District IV
Bliss Teague, District IV Vice President; [email protected]
States:
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Maryland
- North Carolina
- Virginia
What is AMA doing for me?
This is a question often asked by members. There are many things on which AMA is working all the time, and the partnership between AMA and the EPA is just one example.
Joe Beshar is our eastern representative for flying fields and he initiated a recent meeting. He gained the help of the EPA to locate and use closed landfills for modeling purposes.
EPA partnership and Prince George's RC visit
In a recent meeting at the Prince George's RC (PGRC) field in Bowie, Maryland, EPA representatives Michael Cook, Director of the Superfund program; Melissa Friedland, Manager of Superfund Coordination; and EPA staff members Kristen Sprinkle and Bob Cattel attended to learn about our activities.
During their visit, each EPA representative had a turn flying on the buddy box. Chick White (instructor) and Rick Moreland (District IV associate vice president) assisted them. Others who helped included:
- Andy Kane, District IV contest coordinator
- Dave Turner, PGRC president
- Bruce Giumarra, AMA flying site assistance volunteer
- James Burns, AMA Leader Member
- Members from DCRC, Free State, and PGRC clubs
- Joe Beshar, Flying Site Coordinator
- Bliss Teague, District IV Vice President
The EPA team was treated to an exhibition of various types of flying and left with a better understanding of our hobby and sport.
These contacts have given us a start, but we have to continue the work ourselves. This is just the beginning.
I want to thank all of the people—roughly 50–60—who came out to support Joe’s effort. The EPA team was amazed at the large turnout. As Rick Moreland put it, “It’s not PGRC, DCRC, Free State, or District IV; it is AMA working for you.”
The next time someone asks, “What is AMA doing for me?” let them know. As with the 50 frequencies, flying sites are not simply given to us. Much time and hard work were expended. If you need assistance, contact Joe Beshar (Flying Site Coordinator) at (201) 261-1281 and thank him. As I have mentioned before: no flying fields, no AMA. If you know people who have kept this hobby and sport alive, thank them. Thanks again to all who attended and made this meeting a great success.
Macon Aero Modelers — Franklin, North Carolina
The Macon Aero Modelers club held its annual fly-in and fun-fly on September 17, 2005. Approximately 50 members and guests attended, and everyone had an excellent time. The weather and temperature were ideal for an event in the western North Carolina mountains.
There was a brief pause in flying to enjoy the excellent food provided by the club. A nearby hobby shop was on hand with plenty of model supplies.
After lunch, flying resumed with some friendly combat flying. At one time there were seven airplanes aloft. The winner of the event was essentially a draw—fun was the name of the game.
The event was organized with the cooperation of Bob Wilson, Greg Doster, and the Macon Aero Modelers’ members. If you are ever in western North Carolina, check them out; they are a great group with a nice field.
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