District I - 2006/09
District I Vice President
Andy Argenio — District I Vice President Email: [email protected]
States:
- Connecticut
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- New Hampshire
- Rhode Island
- Vermont
Contact:
- Andy Argenio
- 3 Sheila Ln., Smithfield, RI 02917
- Home: (401) 231-6901
- Work: (401) 231-5380
- Website: www.amadistrict1.com
Associate Vice Presidents
- Edward Grossheim, New Hampshire — [email protected]
- Ed Faria, Somerset, MA — [email protected]
- James Gilliatt, Concord, MA — [email protected]
- Ray LaBonte, Standish, ME — [email protected]
- Patrick Libby, Ascutney, VT — [email protected]
- Frank Ponteri, Westerly, RI — [email protected]
- Bob Wallace, Avon, CT — [email protected]
Please see last month’s column or the District I web site for additional district officers.
District I Web Site
If you haven’t viewed the District I web site recently, you will be pleased to know that the site design, presentation, and content are all new. This is your web site and connection to the clubs, members, activities, and events throughout District I.
Take some time to experience the changes and enjoy the news, current events, and gallery of pictures. Several sections are under construction, so expect to see weekly additions and content upgrades.
Calendar of Events
The Calendar of Events section lists all current sanctioned events in District I as well as any non‑sanctioned events or activities that are submitted. Any clubs or district events that have advertising posters or flyers created for them have a PDF file next to the event listing. These advertisements can be opened, printed, and distributed at club meetings.
Picture Gallery
I particularly enjoy the picture gallery section, which has more than 1,000 pictures from District I events I have attended or that were submitted by district members. When using this section, click the icon that activates the slide‑show feature.
Club Section and Future Plans
The club section will eventually have a user map interface for each state that will show club location markers you can click on to provide club‑specific information.
Planned additions include:
- An advertising section for District I hobby dealers to help support web site costs
- A section for district Special Interest Groups (SIGs), their officers, and activities
- A “celebrities” section to honor District I members who have been the shakers and movers of our district’s aeromodeling history
All district officers are volunteers, and their work and efforts are much appreciated. I want to give a special thank you to our webmaster, Paul Costa, for all his hard work.
Upcoming Events
By the time you read this column, the first of the two AMA district‑sponsored events for 2006 will be over. If you missed the Woodstock event, plan to attend the Annual District I AMA Fun‑Fly & Air Show described in the advertisement. Supporting and attending these district events will ensure their yearly continuance and give you an opportunity to meet and talk to the district officers.
It’s all about friendship, fun, and flying. I want to see you at the Salem District I event.
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