District I - 2006/07
Andy Argenio, District I Vice President; [email protected]
States
Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont
AMA funds and purpose
AMA funds allocated to districts are used by the vice presidents to pay for traveling expenses to district clubs, flying sites, events, and any activities that promote and ensure the status and growth of AMA within the district.
District-sponsored events and plan
As part of the revitalization plan for District I, the district associate vice presidents (AVPs) and I decided that the best way to promote the AMA, the sport of aeromodeling, and to improve members’ attitudes would be to sponsor yearly district flying events. Host clubs receive $300 to $500 from district funds. In exchange, the clubs agree to open the events to all AMA members at no cost for site entry and flying fees. Hosting clubs may earn additional money from food concessions and raffles.
For each district-sponsored event:
- District officers will help club members run the event and set up areas for parking, impound, static display, selling, and vendors.
- The district officers will sanction and CD the event, handle promotion and advertising, and write an event report for publication.
- Host club officers will receive AMA screen-printed t-shirts and be invited to a Saturday night dinner with the district officers.
We held our first district-sponsored fun-fly and air show in September 2005 in Gardner, Massachusetts. It was a tremendous success; many members expressed how much they enjoyed the event and appreciated seeing AMA funds used for the enjoyment and benefit of district members.
It was decided that each year the district will sponsor two events:
- A general fun-fly and air show — open to all types of aircraft flying, with scheduled times to showcase special categories.
- A category-specific event — the category (float plane, large aircraft, Scale, warbirds, jets, helicopters, electrics, soaring, FF, or CL) will change each year.
2006 District-sponsored events
- AMA District I Big Bird Fun-Fly and Air Show
- Location: Woodstock Airport, Woodstock, Connecticut
- Date: August 4–6, 2006
- Host: Woodstock R/C Flyers
- AMA District I Fun-Fly and Air Show
- Location: Salem, Connecticut
- Date: September 22–24, 2006
- Host: RC Propbusters
Please mark these events on your calendar and plan to attend. Many celebrity fliers from throughout the district and your district officers will be in attendance.
Hosting applications
District AMA-chartered clubs interested in hosting an event may complete an event-hosting application form. Applications will be reviewed by the district officers; host selection is based on:
- Location
- Availability of non-conflicting dates with other traditional events
- Suitability of the flying site (size, runway type, noise restrictions, parking, etc.)
Only two clubs per year can be selected; however, applications will be filed for future consideration.
For friendships, flying, and fun, I hope to see you at the next district event.
Andy Argenio District I Vice President
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