2004 IRCC
"Amateur of the Year"   

James Osburn,  WD9EYB

IRCC  2004 “OUTSTANDING AMATEUR OF THE YEAR” 

 Active in all club activities

Always looking for ways to promote amateur radio though hands on learning

Organizes fox hunts

Instrumental in streamlining Field Day operations

Volunteer examiner

Conducts amateur radio "kit building" parties

This amateur loves ham fests. He’s been quoted as saying, "If there was a hamfest every weekend with driving range, I would go."

We are pleased he decided to take a short drive to Ft. Wayne to attend the hamfest and be on hand to accept this prestigious award.

The Indiana Radio Club Council hereby presents the 2004 Outstanding Amateur of the Year award to James Osburn WB9EYB from Terre Haute, Indiana.

Text by W8ISH

2004 IRCC "Amateur of the Year" 
Award Nominees

Award presented during the IRCC Forum at the Ft. Wayne Hamfest on November 13, 2004.