Past Director Past Secretary Alan Pickering, KJ9N 31860 Taylor Grade Road Duette, FL 4219-6862 QCWA # 26707 Phone: (941) 776-0933

Alan was in his third term on the Board of Directors when he assumed the position of Secretary on December 17, 2003. He has been a Broadcast announcer and engineer for five radio and TV stations. He is a former Navy pilot, holds bachelor, master and doctoral degrees and has taught at several universities and colleges. He was employed by the national YMCA as its National Training Director, and retired from that position in 1991. He was first licensed in 1954 with the call W8ULS. He has been the presiding officer of seven amateur radio groups, including two QCWA chapters, a member of Air Force MARS and is a LIFE member of ARRL and QCWA.

December 17, 2003