The IARU Administrative Council has honored outgoing Secretary Rod Stafford, W6ROD, with the Michael J. Owen, VK3KI Memorial Award at the conclusion of his seven years of service in that office. Stafford was recognized for his more than three decades of devoted volunteer service to organized amateur radio, including five years as ARRL President and a decade on the IARU Region 2 Executive Committee that included three years as Region 2 President.
Presenting the award on 10 October during the Region 2 General Assembly in Viña del Mar, Chile, IARU President Tim Ellam, VE6SH, noted Stafford’s long record of service and highlighted his contribution as IARU Secretary. “Rod has been a great asset to the officer team. Quiet and unassuming he does a lot of behind the scenes work, both routine and dealing with some controversial issues, to allow the International Secretariat to run smoothly. His work as secretary has been nothing short of excellent and a lot of the success we have had over the last several years is down to him.”
Michael Owen, VK3KI, was a tireless advocate for amateur radio who exemplified the spirit that has made the IARU an effective international organization for more than 90 years. He served as Vice President of the IARU and at the time of his death in 2012 was Chairman of IARU Region 3 and President of the Wireless Institute of Australia. The Administrative Council named its highest award for Michael Owen to perpetuate the memory of this exceptional colleague and friend.
Michael Owen, VK3KI, was a tireless advocate for amateur radio who exemplified the spirit that has made the IARU an effective international organization for more than 90 years. He served as Vice President of the IARU and at the time of his death in 2012 was Chairman of IARU Region 3 and President of the Wireless Institute of Australia. The Administrative Council named its highest award for Michael Owen to perpetuate the memory of this exceptional colleague and friend.
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