District II - 2009/07
Ernie Nickodem
Ernie Nickodem, longtime associate vice president (AVP) for western New York, decided to step down from this position on May 1. A classy guy, Ernie has been the consummate AVP. He was always present at his club's events and totally dependable about sending in articles and reports.
Never asking anything for himself, Ernie epitomized the best of what it means to be an AMA volunteer. The district and I are indebted to him for everything he has done. We are a better organization because of his efforts.
Regional Chapters
Our District II AVPs are working with their clubs and Leader Members to form regional chapters by the end of the year. A chapter is a regional flying club association where club representatives and Leader Members meet to discuss club events and assist and learn from one another. They also learn about the AMA programs developed to assist clubs to grow and improve, and about what the AMA is doing on your behalf.
Ironically, I have heard of a few clubs that are afraid to participate because they don't want to be told by the AMA what to do. Nothing could be farther from the truth. We are there to listen, work, and assist our clubs. If your club hasn't yet been contacted, please let me know. So far the club response has been good.
Whitman Flyers Swap Meet
The Whitman Flyers' swap meet was held on November 16 in Huntington, New York. Attendance was way up from last year, possibly because of the 50 tables provided for vendors selling fully built models. Modelers were on a buying frenzy; there must have been 100 people crowded in the aisles, making it difficult to maneuver.
There were many fully built models going out the door all morning. RC is alive and well here on Long Island.
2009 District II Fun Fly
The 2009 District II Fun Fly will be held July 18–19 at the Cattaraugus/Olean Municipal Airport. It will also be the Southern Tier Aero Radio Society's (STARS) 32nd annual rally.
Event details:
- Location: Cattaraugus/Olean Municipal Airport
- Dates: July 18–19, 2009
- Runway: 2,200-foot, manicured grass runway
- Occasion: STARS 32nd annual rally
This is a great venue and promises to be a fun time, so please mark your calendar.
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