[amsat-bb] WA9JBQ Request (Kevin)

[Jerry Buxton]

On 7/11/2020 17:16, Jeff via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> I'm thinking Joe just had enough of all this BS, and I certainly don't blame him....
I will say that just like everyone, there are "real life" things that
come up and demand and deserve the attention even if it impacts our
hobby.  AMSAT Officers really are very dedicated volunteers and the
hours are long (as my wife liked to say, "I saw more of you when you got
paid to work.")  Real life can slam what hours we have grown used to
giving our hobby and that easily causes the appearance of neglect or
wondering why an Officer appears to have gone AWOL.  Since the real life
stuff is often personal, despite the amount of sharing or appearances
any volunteer is known for most are not willing to share their personal
life and problems with fellow hams everywhere via the same media they
usually use.  Most probably don't even happen to think about any
unexplained absence perceived by anyone beyond letting our other
Officers and team leads know.  And when it gets too deep something's
gotta give, and it will be hobby/volunteer time spent toward others but
the information shared publicly is often "personal reasons" for the
obvious reason.  I don't think Joe or anyone else who has had to step
down or step back from any position and effort they have been
volunteering to AMSAT take that decision lightly or without reluctance
when it comes.
Having had enough is certainly something that would be understandable
since this is "just a hobby" but the reason for departure is not as
likely to be a somber "personal reasons".  It's probably a much more
lively response, I would imagine!   hihi

Jerry Buxton, NØJY