Ten-Ten International Net Board of Directors Action July 23, 2013
After many hours of deliberation, the Board of Directors (with all officers and directors participating) passed the following motion by unanimous vote.
MOVED
That the Board, based on numerous and ongoing complaints received from 10-10 members and non-member amateur radio operators has determined the following:
1. That on numerous occasions over an extended period of time, Todd Burnette (“KC4TVZ “) 10-10 member # 60783, has repeatedly acted in a rude and unwelcoming manner toward members of the amateur radio community that do not have 10-10 numbers;
2. That audio recordings of KC4TVZ posted on YouTube and postings on other Internet sites about the conduct of KC4TVZ on 10 Meters while operating and identifying himself as a member of 10-10 are inconsistent with the purpose of the organization, as stated in Article II of the Bylaws, as follows:
Ten-Ten International Net, Inc. is an organization dedicated to assisting, encouraging, and promoting amateur radio activity on the 10 Meter amateur band, using all lawful modes of operation and embracing new technologies. Our aim is to assist in the growth of amateur radio around the world, to mentor new members, and enhance fellowship among radio amateurs.
3. That representatives of the Board of 10-10 have repeatedly contacted KC4TVZ regarding the rude and unfriendly conduct and made numerous requests for KC4TVZ to modify this conduct for the benefit of the organization.
4. That the ongoing rude and unwelcoming conduct of KC4TVZ, while not in violation of any FCC regulation or a breach of any 10-10 rule that would justify removal of KC4TVZ from membership in 10-10 or revocation of his 10-10 membership number, is inconsistent with the conduct expected of members of 10-10 who hold official positions in the organization and who, by virtue of holding those official positions, represent 10-10 to the amateur radio community; and
5. That KC4TVZ, while holding official positions in the 10-10 organization, has persistently exhibited conduct inconsistent with the mission of 10-10, and that his conduct has been detrimental to the efforts of 10-10 to expand the membership of 10-10, promote the use of 10 Meters, and enhance fellowship among radio amateurs.
And that based upon these determinations, the Board remove Todd Burnette (“KC4TVZ “) 10-10 member # 60783 from the following 10-10 positions, effective immediately:
1. Weekly Net Control operator for the 10-10 Net, and
2. Member of the 10-10 Awards Committee And Further, that the Board direct that KC4TVZ be removed from the current list of 10-10 Volunteers and that KC4TVZ not be permitted to serve as a 10-10 volunteer in any capacity until he has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Board that he will conduct himself while acting as a 10-10 volunteer in a manner that is consistent with the mission of 10-10.
That the Board direct the President of 10-10 to inform KC4TVZ of these actions and that this action be published in the next issue of the 10-10 newsletter.
Respectfully Mel Sojka KD5DE President
