AMA News District V - 2013/04
District V
- Alabama
- Florida
- Georgia
- Mississippi
- Puerto Rico
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- U.S. Virgin Islands
Vice President
- Jose Soto
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: 1930 Deanna Dr., Apopka, FL 32703
- Tel.: (407) 409-4795
- Website: www.amadistrict-v.org
Message from the Vice President
Hello fellow modelers!
I would like to congratulate Mr. Don Wise for being named the new associate vice president (AVP) in South Carolina. He has a great area to work in and is very qualified to represent the AMA. Thanks for coming on board, Don!
North Florida AVP Andy Griffith invited me to the Radio Control Club of Jacksonville (JAX RC) Member Appreciation Day this past January. This was the perfect opportunity for me to introduce my neighbor, Micah Brugonone, to model aviation. I showed him full-size aviation, and the show at JAX RC set the hook! Micah is now an AMA member and is building his first model.
The JAX crew was hospitable and organized. The events I attend give me a pulse of what is going on in modeling throughout the district. This event was well attended, well organized, the grounds were immaculate, and the membership camaraderie was excellent. The barbecue was out of this world, and as Andy told me, the food alone was worth attending the event.
The AMA District V Helifest, held at Prosser Field in Statesboro, Georgia, will take place April 11–14. This is an AMA-sponsored, full-blown, heli-only event. The field is unequaled in layout and space, with great accommodations for campers, motorhomes, and day fliers. I hope to see you there!
Joe Nall, the Southeastern Model Show, the Southeast Electric Flight Festival, and Helifest are all in the spring, so make plans early!
Spring events (highlights)
- Joe Nall
- Southeastern Model Show
- Southeast Electric Flight Festival
- AMA District V Helifest (Prosser Field, Statesboro, GA — April 11–14)
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