David Drummond, W4MD, of Northport, Alabama has been appointed Alabama Section Manager effective January 1, 2011. Earlier this month, Jay Isbell, KA4KUN, -- who had served as Section Manager since January 2008 -- resigned due to health related reasons. ARRL Membership and Volunteer Programs Manager Dave Patton, NN1N, made the appointment in consultation with Southeastern Division Director Greg Sarratt, W4OZK. Drummond has served as Alabama Assistant Section Manager since January 2008. He will complete the current Section Manager term that continues through December 31, 2011.