The International Amateur Radio Union Region 3

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Society and Administration Liaison
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Liaison
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What does Liaison mean?
Dictionaries describe liaison with words like
communicate, link, connection and keep
in touch.
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What is a Society?

• The Constitution of the International Amateur
  Radio Union (IARU)
• has this definition of a
• National Amateur Radio Society

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A Society

• A non-commercial association of radio amateurs,
• substantially covering by influence and
  recognition
• the country and/or territories which it
  represents.

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What is an Administration?

• The Convention of the
• International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
• and the
• Radio Regulations
• both define Administration

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An Administration

• Any governmental department or service
• responsible for discharging
• the obligations undertaken
• in the
• Convention of the International Telecommunication
  Union
• and the
• Regulations.

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Your Liaison Officer should

• Have an extensive background in AMATEUR RADIO
• Have an understanding of the Radio Regulations
• Have email, fax, telephone wordprocessor
• Be available during office hours
• Have negotiating skills
• Have secretarial skills
• Report regularly to your society

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Liaison in Action

• Keep-in-contact
• Have regular meetings
• Know the people involved
• Discuss issues by phone, email, letter
• Negotiate solutions
• Record agreements
• Invite participation in your societys activities
  

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Preparing a Submission

• Explain who you are
• Explain what you want
• offer more information
• be prepared to discuss
• Include a SUMMARY
• thanks for the opportunity

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Research the topic Look at

• Published documents
• The IARU Web Page
• Consult other societies
• Consult the Region 3 Secretary
• Be ACCURATE!
• List references

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Check your document!

• Other eyes should view your work!
• Seek help to
• Check accuracy
• Check the wording
• Improve layout
• Be professional!

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Successful LIAISON brings advantages to both
parties!

• Review your methods regularly
• Ensure your Liaison officers are active
• Request frequent REPORTS
• KEEP IN TOUCH!

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Thank you for Your Attention!