SB QST @ ARL $ARLB038 ARLB038 Georgia Section Manager Changing on November 1 ZCZC AG38 QST de W1AW ARRL Bulletin 38 ARLB038 From ARRL Headquarters Newington CT October 20, 2016 To all radio amateurs SB QST ARL ARLB038 ARLB038 Georgia Section Manager Changing on November 1 Georgia Section Manager Gene Clark, W4AYK, of Albany, has announced that he's stepping down at the end of October, after serving since October 2009. David Benoist, AG4ZR, of Senoia, has been appointed as Georgia Section Manager, effective November 1, to complete the current term of office, which extends until September 30, 2017. When a Section Manager vacancy occurs between elections, the position is filled by appointment. Clark recommended to Field Services and Radiosport Manager Dave Patton, NN1N, that Benoist succeed him. Patton then consulted with Southeastern Division Director Doug Rehman, K4AC, before making the appointment. Benoist has served as Georgia Section Emergency Coordinator and as an Emergency Coordinator. NNNN /EX