AMA News: District IV-2007/04
Chuck Foreman and the Coast Guard
Have you ever wondered what a past district vice president does with his time? One former district vice president, Chuck Foreman, is working with the Coast Guard. He is involved in the emergency and rescue work they do night and day. They were even on patrol during the Festival of Flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, in 2003.
Although the hours are sometimes long and demanding, Chuck says he enjoys it. I guess it keeps him out of trouble.
He does not get time off for bad weather. When a call comes in, they go—whatever the situation and regardless of how hot, cold, sunny, or rainy it is.
That's dedication, and I'm sure the people they help appreciate them.
Here are a few pictures of their drills and rescue efforts.
Caldwell Aeromodelers Annual Fly-In
The Caldwell Aeromodelers, Inc., held its annual fly-in on June 24, 2006. This year the members decided to include a program called Animals for Alex in honor of Bliss and Shirley Teague's grandson, Alex, who died of cancer at age 14.
Animals for Alex program
There have been a number of Animals for Alex drives to collect stuffed animals to be given to children by:
- EMTs
- Police
- Firefighters
- The sheriff's department
- Highway patrol officers
The animals collected are placed on Alex's grave for one day and then given to the appropriate officials for distribution.
A number of the stuffed animals have gone to children who were victims of Hurricane Katrina, and some have been sent to children in Iraq. This effort started small and has grown substantially.
During the fly-in, many spectators brought stuffed animals for the cause, so most went to various organizations in Caldwell County. The animals collected, together with those purchased with the entry fees, totaled approximately 600. Hopefully these will help make many children happy.
Until next time, go teach a kid to fly!
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