AMA News - District I Report

Don Krafft Vice President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 (781)934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M. Semonian, 166 Allen Road, Billerica MA 01821-5240 M.C. McGuffin, 116 Millview Avenue, Moulton ME 04730-2312 Harry S. Newman, 36 Sherwood Drive, Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman, 30 High Street, Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Andrew Argenio, 3 Sheila Ave., Smithfield RI 02917 Bob Wallace, 91 Sylvan Street, Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator Joel Chappell, 21 Billings Street, Milford NH 03055-3906 Ph. (603) 673-6240 THIS MONTH I will complete the article in last month's issue of Model Aviation regarding the field purchase by the Northern Connecticut Radio Control Club. Bob LaFlamme is the president of the Northern Connecticut Radio Control Club and it was primarily through his efforts and guidance that the club could purchase its own field. Bob Wallace, the Associate Vice President for Connecticut, presented Bob with the Distinguished Service Award for his leadership. An added award was made to Bob Wallace. He received a Fellowship Award from the Academy of Model Aeronautics for his many years of service to the modelers. His work and dedication to the hobby are greatly appreciated. The cake had a copy of the award wording as part of the decoration. On May 11, 2002, the club held a formal field dedication to thank all the people involved with the purchase and the financing of the field. Bob Wallace with his Fellowship Award. After the awards were presented, it was time for lunch. The club provided an outstanding picnic lunch along with two beautiful cakes. All enjoyed this and it was a nice conclusion to the activities. Some of the people involved with the field purchase and their thank-you awards from the club. Cake showing field layout as part of the decoration. The ribbon cutting. The weather this day was nearly perfect although somewhat breezy. Adam Ludlow, 14, from Manchester CT made the inaugural flight. Bob Wallace (L) presenting Bob LaFlamme with the Distinguished Service Award. Adam Ludlow after making the inaugural flight. The other cake served at the picnic lunch. I want to close by listing the people involved and giving my personal thanks for having the foresight and the ability to purchase their own club flying site. As far as I know it is the only club-owned field in the district and one of the few in the country. Club Executive Committee Bob Boulais Dave Johnson Bob LaFlamme Len Marchese Paul Savastano Steve Teerlinck Dale White Additional Field Acquisition Volunteers Bob Glamuzina John Packard Rudy Roggenkamp Bob Spooner Irv Thurrott Bob Wallace