AMA News District IX - 2007/08
Hi folks! Every weekend from mid-May to the end of June is packed with airplane events — busy times! I want to cover some articles that were sent to me by our District IX associate vice presidents (AVPs). But first, good friend Gary Himes sent me the following about losing a club member, Duane Grigsby, as reported by Rick McQuerrey. I think it’s important to recognize the accomplishments of fellow modelers.
In Memoriam — Duane Grigsby
“Longtime Northern Knight Duane Grigsby passed away March 26 after a short battle with cancer. Those of us who knew Duane will without a doubt be better for it.
“Duane didn’t do a lot of flying in the last couple of years and yet whenever we had an event you could bet he would be there and if food was involved he would always bring one of Grace’s pies or cobblers and they were always very good.
“Duane used to always come to the field on training night and if nothing else we would just sit and shoot the breeze for a while.
“He could always be counted on for the mall shows and always came out to shows away from the field and would talk to anyone who wanted information about the club.
“At one point Duane held office in the Knights and I would always appreciate any input from him or any of the other longtime club members. He will be missed.”
Arvada Aeromodelers and the Boy Scouts
Colorado AVP Jim Wallen sent in a report about what his Gold Level Leader Club, the Arvada Aeromodelers (AAM), did with the Boy Scouts. As a past Scoutmaster, I have a special interest in Scouting and aviation!
“Although the weather looked threatening and there were a few sprinkles, we had a great event at the field. Sikkema, Wallen, Siebenrock, and White hosted more than 60 Scouts and parents for a rocket shoot. Civil Air Patrol attended and shot off some ‘big birds,’ and there were some oohs and ahhs when we flew a Stryker.
“The leaders and parents want to advance the relationship with AAM and I propose we plan some sort of event with them down the road. We may want to do a hot dog thing at the field and/or a demonstration for them at their place to elaborate on AAM and RC. We will probably have some of the attendees show up for training night and they seemed excited at the prospect.”
- Hosts: Sikkema, Jim Wallen, Siebenrock, and White
- Attendance: More than 60 Scouts and parents
- Other participants: Civil Air Patrol
- Highlights: Rocket shoot, demonstration flight of a Stryker, plans to strengthen ties with the Scouts (possible hot-dog event, demonstrations, training night participation)
This must be Mission Control. Thanks Jim, and keep up the great work!
Looking Ahead
That’s it for this month. Next month I’ll share my trip to Wilson Lake for WOW, the annual Wings Over Wilson Soaring event.
Until then, have fun and keep in touch!
Mark.
Transcribed from original scans by AI. Minor OCR errors may remain.
