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Tuck Miller NZ6T
for
Southwestern Division
Vice Director

What People Say About Tuck.........

World Class Young ARDFer Jay Thompson W6JAY speaks up....
Tuck Miller NZ6T would be an excellent Vice Director. I first met Tuck at the ARRL Southwestern Convention in San Diego in 1998. I was only thirteen years old and I was going to try my first ham radio exam. I failed and I was really sad. I was thinking, to give up and I was going to give up being a ham because it was just too hard for me. But that’s when Tuck Miller (NZ6T) came up to me and said that I almost made it and I should keep trying and don’t give up. It only took me just one month to pass my 5 wpm code, novice, technician, and my general written test. Because of Tuck Miller (NZ6T) I am now a ham. Since then I’ve met Tuck all over the ARRL Southwestern Division. He gets involved in Amateur Radio more then anyone else I know and really enjoys helping people. That’s why Tuck Miller (NZ6T) should be our next ARRL Southwestern Vice Director.

Thank you Tuck,
Jay Thompson W6JAY

Jay Thompson W6JAY is sixteen years old and is an ARRL Life Member and an Honors Student with a 4.3 GPA. Jay (W6JAY) was the only person under 19 from IARU Region 2 to compete at the IARU 10^th ARDF World Championships in Nanjing, China, Oct. 2000. He also received a Chinese Amateur Radio License. Jay (W6JAY) also won two Gold medals, Silver medal, and a Bronzes medal at the 1^st IARU Region 2 ARDF Championship in 1999 in Portland OR. Jay (W6JAY) won 4 Gold medals at the 1^st USA ARDF Championships in New Mexico Aug. 2001. He is known all over the world for ARDF. Jay (W6JAY) is an ARES member in the group Hospital Disaster Support Communications System (HDSCS). This group supplies backup communications to over thirty hospitals in Orange County.

Richard WA6NOL

Harry Hodges W6YOO, former San Diego SM relates to us:
"I have known Tuck Miller, NZ6T, for almost as long as he has been a Ham. If there has ever been someone who believes "that helping others is always worthwhile", then he is the one. If you ask Tuck if he has time to take on another project, his reply is always: "Sure, when do you need it done". He certainly deserves the title of "Mister Amateur Radio" here in San Diego. The term "been there, done that" really applies. As you can see by the list of titles he has held, the projects he has worked on, and the numerous positions of leadership he has filled, he is fully qualified to occupy the position of Vice Director, Southwestern Division. When your ARRL Ballot arrives, do yourself, the ARRL, and Amateur Radio in general, a favor, by marking an emphatic "X" in the box by Tuck's name. Put a first class stamp on the envelope provided and get the ballot back in to Headquarters promptly. I know he has my vote."

Past Midwest Director Lew Gordon K4VX tells us:
"I have known Tuck Miller since early 1996 when we were both on the WRC-99 Committee. This committee was formed to develop recommendations to the ARRL Board of Directors for the eventual licensing and privilege restructuring of the Amateur Service. Tuck brought to the committee the viewpoint of a new amateur, a no code technician, which was missing. The other members of the committee held Extra Class licenses. Tuck's presence provided a different perspective which was needed.
"Perhaps it was due to our urging, or more probable his own self motivation, that Tuck studied and progressed from Tech to Extra in a very short time. He now serves the League and all amateurs in his section as the San Diego Section Manager. It is fitting that this hard working person should progress to ARRL Southwestern Division Vice Director."

From the best YL in the country, Evelyn N6EVE:
   "As you know by now, my husband Tuck NZ6T is running for Vice Director. The next few months will be busy for him as he prepares for this election.
   "I want to wish him the best of luck. He enjoys ham radio and that has become a great hobby for him. I support him a lot, and if he is elected I know he will be a great Vice Director, as he is now a great Section Manager."

From one of the best Harmonics, Evanna (no call yet):
   "I guess you all heard I'm NZ6T's daughter. My name is Evanna. He is President of two clubs. El Cajon and SOBARS. He also is a section manager. He supports me to get my license. He works for the Trolly. He does a good job at the Trolly. He has 2 daughters, 3 grandsons. James, Shaine, and Juan. Please vote for my daddy.