Meet Your
Executive Board.
GSARA is guided by five elected officers who volunteer their time to support our members, manage club operations, and help amateur radio thrive throughout Southern New Hampshire.
MEET THE BOARD ↓
Five Officers. One Association.
The Executive Board oversees the administration and operation of GSARA in accordance with our Constitution and Bylaws. Each officer has specific responsibilities, and together they help keep the Association organized, accountable, and focused on its members.
Your Executive Board
Christian Arnaut
N1COWLeads the Association and Executive Board, presides over meetings, and helps coordinate the club's activities and priorities.
CONTACT PRESIDENT → president@gsara.org
OPEN
OPENSupports the President and assists with Association leadership, continuity, and Executive Board responsibilities.
CONTACT VICE PRESIDENT → vicepresident@gsara.org
Tim Castes
WM1HMaintains meeting minutes, official records, correspondence, member notifications, and organizational filings.
CONTACT SECRETARY → secretary@gsara.org
Ryan Retelle
W1SNHManages Association funds, maintains financial records, and provides regular financial reports to the membership.
CONTACT TREASURER → treasurer@gsara.org
Eric Pfeifer
N1JURMaintains membership records, coordinates renewals and membership drives, and reports membership status to the Association.
CONTACT MEMBERSHIP → Membership@gsara.orgLeadership Guided
by Our Members.
GSARA's Executive Board operates under the Association's Constitution and Bylaws. These documents define officer responsibilities, elections, membership rights, and procedures for maintaining accountability.
Have a Question for the Board?
Whether you have a question, suggestion, or an idea for the club, we welcome hearing from our members and the amateur radio community. You can contact an individual officer above or reach GSARA through our general contact page.
CONTACT GSARA →Appointed Positions
In addition to the five elected officers, GSARA relies on appointed positions to help manage club property, repeater operations, and financial continuity. These positions serve under the direction of the Executive Board.
Property Trustee
Responsible for managing and tracking the Association's physical property and equipment, including inventory, storage, distribution, and property transactions as directed by the Executive Board.
Reports to Executive BoardRepeater Trustee
Ryan maintains the GSARA repeater operating under the callsign N1QC. His responsibilities include overseeing repeater operations, coordinating maintenance, supporting reliable system operation, and maintaining appropriate licensing and regulatory compliance.
Reports to Executive BoardTreasurer Pro Tem
The Executive Board may appoint a Treasurer Pro Tem to assume the Treasurer's duties during the Treasurer's absence, helping maintain continuity in financial operations.
Appointed when neededClub members can also contribute through committees, projects, events, and other volunteer opportunities.
Position descriptions summarized from Bylaws Part 5 and Constitution Article III .
You Don't Need a Title
to Make a Difference.
GSARA runs on volunteers. Our Executive Board helps guide the club, but it's the members who bring our activities, events, and projects to life. Whether you have a few minutes or a few hours to contribute, there's a place for you to get involved.
Help at Monthly Meetings
From setting up the meeting room to helping with audio and video, coffee, and cleanup, small contributions make our monthly gatherings run smoothly.
Share Amateur Radio
Help introduce amateur radio to students, families, and the public through school visits, demonstrations, STEM activities, and community outreach events.
Make Events Happen
Support Parks on the Air gatherings, field activities, club meetups, and special events. You don't have to be an expert operator to lend a hand or help someone get started.
Help Keep the Club Running
Assist with communications, member support, event planning, equipment organization, or special projects. These smaller tasks help spread the workload across the club.
A Little Help Goes a Long Way.
You don't need to commit to a committee or take on a major responsibility. Sometimes helping with one task at one event is exactly what the club needs.
Have a skill to share or an idea you'd like to help bring to life? We'd love to hear from you.