Disrtict V - 2012/02

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District V
Jose Soto, District V Vice President; [email protected]
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, US Virgin Islands
HI GANG! As you read this, you have
elected a new president and executive vice
president for the AMA, as well as a couple
of new district vice presidents (VP). This
demonstrates change, progress, and growth
within the hobby.
As a new year approaches, we should
be aware of what is going on in our hobby in
regards to the FAA, flying fields, and our
exposure to the public. This year we will see
novel products, new places to fly, and we
will inevitably lose some flying sites. We
will make new friends, engage with old
ones, and see some go. This is our life as
members of the hobby that is model
aviation, and for me, it is wonderful. I hope
you also make your hobby wonderful!
The Cape Coral R/Sea Hawks promoted
model aviation at Aviation Day at Page
Field in Fort Myers, Florida. The event was
sponsored by the Aviation Department of
Lee County, Florida.
This is how great modeling ambassadors
expose the hobby to the general public in a
way that is constructive and engaging.
The Sun Coast Electric Fly-In was sponsored
by Manatee County Radio Controllers. Jim
Holloman served as the CD. It was a nice
event.
Jim Holloman and Pablo Fernandez enjoyed
the event!
Pablo Fernandez Jr., associate vice
president (AVP), South Florida, sent in
photos from the Markham Park Jet Rally,
held November 18-20. Glen Grant, a
member of the Red Tails 332, served as CD
and organizer, and Pablo was the co-CD.
Big participation!
The flightline is open to the public.
What is an AVP? What an AVP is and does
has been discussed some club meetings I
have attended. Here is how the AMA
describes the AVP position:
First, it is not an elected office; the AVP
is appointed by the district VP for a specific
geographic area or specific group of clubs.
• The AVP must be a Leader Member.
• The AVP is the liaison between the VP.
and the members in the assigned area.
• The AVP provides periodic reports of
activities in his/her assigned area.
• May be selected to represent the district at
an Executive Council meeting in the event
that the VP is unable to attend. They would
have all of the privileges of the VP, with
the exception of voting on matters before
the Executive Council.
• Travel as directed by the District VP and
submit vouchers for reimbursement to the
VP for approval.
This is an important and necessary
position. It is the medium with which we,
the district VPs, can communicate with the
members at large. If you have the desire to
serve your AMA membership and are a
Leader Member, send me an email. If we
need an AVP in your area, I will contact you
so we can speak.
Have a great time building, flying, and
talking model airplanes!
Jose Soto
Vice President
1930 Deanna Drive,
Apopka FL 32703; (407)
409-4795; www.ama
district-v.org
Safety Coordinator:
Red Scholefield,
Newberry FL; (352)
331-8410; [email protected]
Associate Vice Presidents
Rick Grim, Harvest AL; (256)
656-0859; rickgrim@ama
district-v.org
Pablo Fernandez, Cape Coral FL;
(239) 549-3293;
[email protected]
Kris Dixon, Dexter GA; (239)
459-3293; [email protected]
Tony Stillman, Brunswick GA;
(912) 264-8223;
[email protected]
Paul Verger, Vancleave MS;
(228) 826-4892;
[email protected]
Juan L. Cortes, Caguas PR;
(787) 674-9909;
[email protected]
Edwin Medina, Trujillo Alto PR;
(787) 525-7768;
[email protected]
Roger Marshall, Camden SC;
(803) 432-2347;
[email protected]
Webmaster: Tony Fandino
[email protected]
For additional district officers and
volunteers, please see a previous
issue of MA or visit the District V
website.
District V Volunteers
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