District IV Report - 2004/03

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THE FOLLOWING was submitted by
Tom McClain, contest director (CD) and an
associate vice president (AVP) in District
IV.
“The Northern Virginia Control Line
Association sponsored the seventh annual
Walt Musciano Scientific Commemorative
1/2A contest. The weather was beautiful, the
Bull Run Park site was perfect, and the
contest was enjoyable. This was my second
year as CD and I would like to thank all of
those who made my job a lot easier and
pleasant.
“Thanks to Dick Houser for running the
Team Race and judging. Dick also ran the
50-50 drawing and Musciano Book Auction
and brought the tables for the concessions
and administrative area. Dick documented
the contest with his digital camera.
“Thank you Scott Richlen for convincing
the Northern Virginia Regional Parks
Authority to let us use Bull Run Park,
judging, and coming out Friday and doing
ground preparation.
“Bill Smith brought his lawn mower and
cut a lot of grass. He also brought plenty of
change for the concession stand and water.
“Thanks to Kirk Wicker for bringing his
lawn tractor and creating two new flying
circles, and for bringing his beautiful motor
home for all to use with exclusive use of the
bathroom for the ladies.
“Carl Foster’s help with collecting entry
fees and getting people to sign up for the
different events is appreciated.
“Ron King ran the scoring program and
made sure everything was fair and correct.
“Thank you Dave Reyes for doing the
hard job of pit boss and bringing the coolers
and ice.
“Thanks to Hal Howard for bringing the
Musciano fuel and his two Lawn-Boy
mowers and cutting grass.
“John Donley’s help with cutting grass
was appreciated as was Chris Jackson’s who
brought six large rubber mats to use for
take-off strips.
“Thank you John Lindberg for helping
run the event whiteboards, getting scores
posted, and getting people signed up for
their events.
“Thanks to Henry Werner for bringing a
small version of his hobby shop to help with
any need for parts. Henry has all of the
snacks, drinks, and other goodies at Virginia
HobbySport far all to purchase at the next
club meeting.
“Jim Pollock, thank you for helping
judge Stunt and for your help with the
concession stand. Thank you to Janet
Pollock for bringing tasty pastries from
Panera Bread.
“Thanks to Sheryl McClain for setting up
the concession stand and providing
refreshments and snacks for all and adding
to the funds in the club treasury.
“If I have missed anyone, I apologize and
thank you for your help. Let’s do it again
next year.
“Walt Musciano came down from Lodi,
New Jersey, via Amtrak and officiated the
contest. The overall champion was Vaughn
Rockney of Vintage Garage fame
(www.vintagegarage.com/Index.html) with
his Zig Zag and F-82 Twin Mustang.
“The craftsmanship winner was John
Murphy of Northern Virginia Control Line
Association with his Aeronca Sedan
powered by a Fox .049. The Musciano
Unlimited winner was Dick Wolsey with his
1948 (it was actually built in 1948)
Stuntmaster powered by an O&R .33.”
The West Hickory Aero Modelers in
Hickory, North Carolina, held its fifth
annual Bob Wilson Memorial Fly-In with
approximately 25 fliers participating.
Airplanes ranged from Old-Timers, to those
of World War I and II, to sport models.
The weather cooperated with the club for
a wonderful day and event. There was a 50-
50 drawing as well as a raffle to increase the
club’s kitty.
The food was served by the Drowning
Creek Fire Department which received all
proceeds from the sales.
Steve Parson served as CD for the fly-in
and the photos are courtesy of Steve
Elledge.
Headquarters and impound for the Bob
Wilson Memorial Fly-In.
This Der Jaeger biplane from Balsa USA is
a 1/3-scale model by Steve Bollinger.
This Old-Timer was flown by John
McDermott Jr.
Ron Miller was in charge and everybody
helped.
The Catawba Valley RCers of Claremont,
North Carolina, donated $1,000 to the
Eastern Catawba Cooperative Christian
Ministry. Mark McClellan is shown
donating the check, proceeds from a club
fly-in, to
Reverend
Burton. The
funds will be
used to help
families in
need. Thanks
to this club
for a
worthwhile
community
project.
Associate Vice Presidents
George Abbott, 8712 Westlake Court, Raleigh, NC
27613; Tel.: (919) 848-6719; E-mail:
[email protected]
Randy Elliott, 5302 Crossbow Drive, Pulaski VA
24301; (540) 980-8461; Office Tel.: (540) 994-
2316; E-mail: [email protected]
Chuck Foreman, 233 Broadbay Dr., Kill Devil Hills
NC 27948; Tel.: (252) 441-5855; Fax: (252) 441-
6554; E-mail: [email protected]
Tom McClain, 2601 N. Quantico St., Arlington VA
22207; E-mail: [email protected]
Richard (Rick) Moreland, 726 Hillmeade Rd.,
Edgewater MD 21037; Tel.: (301) 261-7366; Email:
[email protected]
Steve Moulton, 2217 Johnstown Rd., Chesapeake
VA 23322; (757) 421-4545; E-mail:
[email protected]
John Stare, 826 Marl Pit Rd., Middletown, DE
19709; (302) 376-7154; E-mail: [email protected]
Frequency Coordinator
George Fryer, 5508 Ramshorn Dr., Fayetteville
NC 28303; Tel.: (910) 867-9524; E-mail:
[email protected]
Contest Coordinator
Alice Mundy, 18 W. Lewis Rd., Hampton VA
23666-4012; Tel.: (757) 826-5063; E-mail:
[email protected]
Jim Coffin, 4604 Hollbrook Dr., Annandale VA
22003 [email protected]
Delaware / District of
Columbia / Maryland /North
Carolina / Virginia
Bliss Teague
Vice President
625 5th Ave., SW, Hickory
NC 28602-2812
Home: (828) 324-2164
Fax: (828) 267-0956
E-mail:
[email protected]
District IV Report