[net.ham-radio] ARRL 116: Vic Clark

ad7i@houxp.UUCP (Paul Newland) (11/29/83)

qst de ad7i
hr arrl bulletin nr 116  from arrl headquarters
newington ct  november 26, 1983
to all radio amateurs bt

radio amateurs throughout the world mourn the sudden passing, on
november 25, of our beloved arrl president, victor c. clark, w4kfc,
after a massive heart attack.  vic had served as arrl president
since 1982, and had brought to the post the personal qualities
which made him one of the most respected and best known members of
the worldwide amateur radio fraternity.  vic clarks passing brings
a great personal loss for those who knew him and leaves a void in
the arrl organization which he had served for five decades in a
variety of volunteer roles.  a memorial service is scheduled for 2
pm. wednesday, november 30, at the christ church of washington,
3855 massachusetts ave, washington, dc.  the family requests that
no flowers be sent, but that memorial contributions in lieu of
flowers be made to the arrl foundation, the purpose of the memorial
fund to be designated later.  arrl first vice president, carl l.
smith, w0bwj, assumes the office of president for the remainder of
the term.  to repeat, arrl president, victor c. clark, w4kfc, died
suddenly on november 25  ar