AMA News: District VII-2007/02
Normally this part of the year would be considered as half of the building season gone in the northern climes. I think this is no longer the case with the introduction of ARFs during the past few years. I have to admit that I have succumbed to owning an ARF, although I do enjoy building from a kit and, on a rare occasion, I even scratch-build from plans. I'm not sure how many modelers are still involved in that aspect of our hobby. Scratch building may just become a lost art. They call it progress.
For me, the Toledo Weak Signals Expo in April marks the start of a new season that I look forward to.
One item that comes up every so often is a member calling or writing to ask why a particular club has not been featured in this column. A simple answer is: if one of the District VII associate vice presidents or I do not attend an event to document it, then the responsibility is the club's to supply information about the event.
The following is an example of what I'm referring to, and by the way, it is a great way to be involved in your community.
Radio Control Club of Detroit — Kids Night
The Radio Control Club of Detroit (RCCD) puts on a Kids Night twice during the summer flying season. The program is designed to introduce youngsters to our great hobby, but the most important part is that the kids are from abused or neglected families and now reside in foster homes.
This event provided an opportunity for 29 of them to have fun and enjoy a new experience. Not only did the kids get a chance to fly a model, but they also received a balsa glider and enjoyed hot dogs, cookies, chips, and pop, all supplied by the club.
Thanks
- S. Pavlock
- Howard Mottin
- Keith Jones
- John Miklas
- Larry Chaltron
- Don Veres II
- Noel Hunt
- Scott Schultz
- Richard Javery
- Rainel Veres and her culinary ladies
’Til next time, remember to fly safely and take a kid to your field. Safety is no accident. C.A.V.U.
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