AMA News District VI - 2007/10
Freeport, Illinois — Club #253
Club #253, the Freeport RC Modelers Club, is always looking to expand membership by participating in local events.
Activities included:
- Static display with handouts at the Stephenson County Information Center.
- Flight demonstrations at the club field.
- A float in the Freeport Memorial Parade.
By becoming visible in the community, the members hope to attract new modelers to join the club.
Pictures and information were submitted by Richard Potempa.
Marion, Illinois — Club #859
Club #859, the Sky Squires RC Club, staged a different kind of static display. Club members broiled in the hot sun to provide the public with an outdoor static display at the Kroger store in Marion, Illinois. The Williamson County Tourism Bureau invited the club and other groups to this event.
The Sky Squires fly indoor models of all types in a large building managed by the Tourism Bureau. Everyone felt that the display at the Kroger store was a public-relations success, and the members hope it will become an annual event.
Club president Darrell Honey sent in the information and photos.
Transcribed from original scans by AI. Minor OCR errors may remain.
