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K6LCS

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AMSAT Ambassador Opportunity
« on: November 20, 2020, 08:32:19 AM »

So you have the "satellite bug." You want to tell others about your
experiences getting on the "birds." You have enthusiasm and some
volunteer energy to give to the amateur radio community ...

Take a look at the AMSAT-NA Ambassador program!

https://www.amsat.org/ambassador/

Start with your local club(s). Have they had a satellite speaker/presentation
recently? Probably not since the new ISS ham equipment was commissioned
last September! They NEED your information and experiences!

You will have support of fellow AMSAT Ambassadors all the way! From
presentation preparation to scheduling to - well, just about ANY obstacle
can be met and overcome with AMSAT's support!

https://www.work-sat.com/presentations.html

Need more information? I am available via email and phone:

https://www.work-sat.com/contact.html

Or please send an email message to Robert Bankston, KE4AL,
Director, AMSAT Ambassadors:  ambassadors AT amsat DOT org

Share your passion - support AMSAT-NA: Consider becoming
an AMSAT Ambassador!

Clint Bradford K6LCS
909-999-SATS (7287)
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Re: AMSAT Ambassador Opportunity
« Reply #1 on: November 20, 2020, 08:45:32 AM »

Well Clint...if what I saw in another thread is any indication, I don't want to get involved.

But that is simply one persons opinion. Looking from the outside in has generated that opinion. FWIW
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Re: AMSAT Ambassador Opportunity
« Reply #2 on: November 20, 2020, 08:47:29 AM »

Well Clint...if what I saw in another thread is any indication, I don't want to get involved.

But that is simply one persons opinion. Looking from the outside in has generated that opinion. FWIW

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Re: AMSAT Ambassador Opportunity
« Reply #3 on: November 20, 2020, 09:11:38 AM »

Double ditto.
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Re: AMSAT Ambassador Opportunity
« Reply #4 on: November 20, 2020, 02:13:21 PM »



Just sayin'...

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Re: AMSAT Ambassador Opportunity
« Reply #5 on: November 20, 2020, 02:23:40 PM »

It’s apparent that the head of the AMSAT -NA Ambassador program doesn’t hold all Ambassadors accountable to these standards. There’s no sense in having rules if they aren’t enforced.

This is par for the course with the current leadership of AMSAT-NA. Rules, bylaws and Washington DC corporate code don’t matter.

I hope that one day members wake up and, finally, become angry that the legacy, incumbent Board members allow bad behavior from representatives and the violation of bylaws and spending of members’ monies.
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« Reply #6 on: November 20, 2020, 04:33:36 PM »

People should also remember that they can send an email to ambassadors@amsat.org if they have issues with any AMSAT-NA Ambassador. One does NOT have to be a member to complain about an AMSAT-NA representative (Ambassador) that is attacking them either in-person or online or if they encounter an AMSAT-NA representative (Ambassador) that is not living-up to the AMSAT-NA Code of Conduct that has been posted in this forum thread.

Granted, you probably won't get a response since it is obvious that this behavior is condoned and not condemned by the AMSAT-NA legacy, incumbent leadership. Even without a response, it will make you feel better to report bad behavior but it will probably frustrate you when you don't get a response or when you don't see the bad behavior ceasing.

It doesn't matter if someone is a member, non-member or potential member of AMSAT-NA. Nobody should be subjected to bad behavior by AMSAT-NA representatives.
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Re: AMSAT Ambassador Opportunity
« Reply #7 on: November 21, 2020, 08:00:20 AM »

A message I received...

>> ... Well Clint...if what I saw in another thread is any indication, I don't want to get involved.

Just re-read every work -I- wrote in that thread.

Truth is my ultimate defense.

No matter how many times malcontents scream about "conspiracy theories," "broken laws," and "malfeasance" - there's no facts nor evidence to back them up.

If one wanted to know the "truth" about AMSAT-NA, there are published budgets, published board minutes, and board members to contact.

But blindly accept the word of someone who cannot garner more than a handful of votes for ANYTHING related to AMSAT? Or blindly support someone who cannot behave on message boards - like AMSAT-BB and QRZ.com - gets tossed, and wants an audience to whine to?

Why ANYONE would blindly believe someone who came in dead last in balloting TWICE - a sign that the membership-at-large see right through him - is baffling.

Why anyone would read the very first post - where the writer states that he broke the rules of a message system, was booted, and now wants to whine - and SUPPORT him in any manner - is also baffling.

Wish more people were more critical thinkers. Some behave like sheep.

Want to know something about AMSAT-NA? Ask AMSAT-NA. Just because someone cannot have his threats and lies replied to by AMSAT does not mean AMSAT is not answering their email. Just means he's a miserable communicator.

Clint Bradford K6LCS
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You still just don't get it. Representing an organization should NEVER contain condescending remarks about ANYONE. Your continued use of such language is an indication that unless it is your way, be prepared to be publically flogged.

Also it tarnishes what was a fine organization.
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Re: AMSAT Ambassador Opportunity
« Reply #8 on: November 21, 2020, 08:53:12 AM »

Oh, I entirely "get it." Without conducting independent research and asking questions of those truly responsible, a couple malcontents have picked up a few followers.

Nope - sorry. When one lies about an organization that I respect and support, I am going to speak up.

Just like voters in the last two AMSAT-NA elections spoke up - and dismissed one candidate soundly.

Again - truth is my ultimate defense.

AMSAT-NA's rep is "tarnished?" Not evidenced by anyone who performs their own research about the organization.

Love "conspiracy theories" and "illegal expenditures" and "violations of code" - all submitted with no true evidence to back up those allegations? Keep fawning over the ranters and continue your obsequious behavior towards false authority. 

Clint Bradford
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Re: AMSAT Ambassador Opportunity
« Reply #9 on: November 21, 2020, 09:11:10 AM »

Nope - sorry. When one lies about an organization that I respect and support, I am going to speak up.

Just like voters in the last two AMSAT-NA elections spoke up - and dismissed one candidate soundly.

Again - truth is my ultimate defense.

AMSAT-NA's rep is "tarnished?" Not by any member who performs their own research about the organization.

Clint Bradford

I guess it can be said that you and your cadre are in denial.
You talk about everything but the allegations!
We have established that the 10K legal slush fund is true, and that's bad enough, but it's worse than just that.
If you want to accomplish something, deal with facts, not personal attacks.

Unfortunately, you bring no real defense to the allegations.
Bet nobody is fixing the website either.
It's all a waste of time and money...

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Re: AMSAT Ambassador Opportunity
« Reply #10 on: November 21, 2020, 09:36:28 AM »

>> ... We have established that the 10K legal slush fund is true ..

1. Who is "we?"

2. Evidence, please. EVIDENCE. Show us where this dollar amount was HIDDEN from official AMSAT-NA documents (minutes, budgets). Because "slush fund"  is a term used to describe a reserve of money used for illicit purposes - a serious charge, indeed.

I see that you - if truly an honorable ham - have TWO choices here:

1. Provide EVIDENCE and back up your written statement. Readers deserve that.

2. Admit that you are wrong - and publicly apologize.

And remember: NOTHING written by malcontents is EVIDENCE: no blog post, no endless eHam ranting. We are discussing a 501(c)(3) organization. If something is wrong, find it in documentation - show us where your perceived problem is.

Show us where something occurred that wasn't covered in a budget or minutes or official corporate documents.

Do the amateur radio world a favor: Document with evidence. Expose the perceived problem.

No one has been successful proving malfeasance yet. One who thought he knew it all was summarily dismissed by voters as a non-entity. Show us the evidence!

Clint Bradford

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Re: AMSAT Ambassador Opportunity
« Reply #11 on: November 21, 2020, 10:29:51 AM »

>> ... We have established that the 10K legal slush fund is true ..

1. Who is "we?"

2. Evidence, please. EVIDENCE. Show us where this dollar amount was HIDDEN from official AMSAT-NA documents (minutes, budgets). Because "slush fund"  is a term used to describe a reserve of money used for illicit purposes - a serious charge, indeed.

I see that you - if truly an honorable ham - have TWO choices here:

1. Provide EVIDENCE and back up your written statement. Readers deserve that.

2. Admit that you are wrong - and publicly apologize.

And remember: NOTHING written by malcontents is EVIDENCE: no blog post, no endless eHam ranting. We are discussing a 501(c)(3) organization. If something is wrong, find it in documentation - show us where your perceived problem is.

Show us where something occurred that wasn't covered in a budget or minutes or official corporate documents.

Do the amateur radio world a favor: Document with evidence. Expose the perceived problem.

No one has been successful proving malfeasance yet. One who thought he knew it all was summarily dismissed by voters as a non-entity. Show us the evidence!

Clint Bradford

So you can't give reasonable answers to my requests for facts to the contrary of the OP allegations, so now you are attacking me .. and I'm not even a member!! WOW! You make AMSAT look worse with every post. You should quit while you are ahead, like you "bowed out" last time.

IT was YOU who provided the confirmation about the legal fund.
Somewhere in this tangled bunch of threads YOU defended the $10K fund saying something to the effect of " it is reasonable for an any 501c organization to have a legal fund to defend against people attacking it".
I countered with " I don't know any of the 501c clubs I'm a member of that have such a fund."

Is someone "attacking" AMSAT legally? if so, why? Please explain rather than insulting me.



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« Reply #12 on: November 21, 2020, 11:05:25 AM »

Is someone "attacking" AMSAT legally? if so, why? Please explain rather than insulting me.

That's an good question. As far as I know there has only been one person that has threatened AMSAT-NA with legal actions... can you guess who that might be? Could it be the AMSAT-NA Ambassador that keeps posting here? Hmmm... is it time to publish some documents so that the world can see the hypocrisy?

Tell ya what, I'll wait to see if any AMSAT-NA Ambassadors ever admit to threatening the organization with legal action. Let's see if they will be truthful or continue with their deceitful tirades. If an AMSAT-NA Ambassador doesn't admit the truth about this matter, I'll be happy to publish the relevant documents. It's time that members, non-members and potential members know a bit more truth about the organization and those that the organization uses as 'front men'. It's disgusting to me, as a member, how the legacy, incumbent Board members have been, and are, allowing this to happen and to further tarnish the once great organization.

Tick, tock.
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Re: AMSAT Ambassador Opportunity
« Reply #13 on: November 21, 2020, 02:16:15 PM »

>> ... [deflection] ... [lies] ... [no evidence] ... [continuing refusal to answer direct questions] ...

You'll never change. You're so "invested" in your meager following and spreading misinformation ...

Good thing, though: You have absolute NO effect on the day-to-day operations of AMSAT-NA. Your antics are about as inconsequential as they could possibly be. You didn't fool those who voted the past two elections. You don't fool too many here.

I hear Rudy Giuliani is looking for staffers ... 202-456-1414. You'd fit right in if hired, AND get yourself on Fox News!

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Re: AMSAT Ambassador Opportunity
« Reply #14 on: November 21, 2020, 02:55:09 PM »

You'll never change. You're so "invested" in your meager following and spreading misinformation ...

Good thing, though: You have absolute NO effect on the day-to-day operations of AMSAT-NA. Your antics are about as inconsequential as they could possibly be. You didn't fool those who voted the past two elections. You don't fool too many here.

I hear Rudy Giuliani is looking for staffers ... 202-456-1414. You'd fit right in if hired, AND get yourself on Fox News!

Clint Bradford

More deflection and not being truthful. The truth can, and will, set one free.

More attacks on a paid, AMSAT-NA member from an AMSAT-NA Ambassador in a direct violation of AMSAT-NA Ambassador Code of Conduct.

Now, back to my question. Who knows who threatened AMSAT-NA with legal action? Was it anyone posting here? Stay tuned... I'll let everyone know this evening... unless there is someone that wants to admit to it now.

Tick tock...
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