District IV Report - October 2004
New contest coordinator
Andy Kane, of Silver Spring, Maryland, has agreed to take over the position of contest coordinator. Welcome aboard, Andy!
Thanks to retiring coordinator
To the retiring Alice Mundy: thank you for your many years of service as contest coordinator for District IV. Your work is greatly appreciated.
Southeastern Model Show (Perry, GA — March 5-6, 2004)
The Southeastern Model Show was held at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter in Perry, Georgia, March 5–6, 2004. This is one of the largest—if not the largest—model and swap shows in the Southeast. The show was hosted by the Georgia Aircraft Modelers Association, Inc.
More than 800 tables were available, and they were sold out well in advance. Dr. Sandy Frank and Bliss Teague, vice presidents of District VIII and District IV respectively, staffed an AMA booth at the club's request. There was a lot of AMA discussion, hangar flying, and bargains galore. Consider attending next year.
Triad Aeromodelers Swap Meet (Lexington, NC — March 20, 2004)
The Triad Aeromodelers Swap Meet was held in Lexington, North Carolina, March 20, 2004. This yearly swap meet takes place in the armory off I‑85 in Lexington. The Triads had a good crowd with plenty to sell and see. Food was available, as usual, and many door prizes were given out, including AMA license tags. There was a 50‑50 raffle in which the winner received several hundred dollars. If you are in the vicinity next year, take this event in.
Warbirds Over Hickory (North Carolina — May 8-9, 2004)
The Warbirds Over Hickory airshow was held in North Carolina, May 8–9, 2004. Full‑scale warbirds were on display both as static exhibits and in flying demonstrations. Rides in some World War II aircraft were offered. Along with the event, models of World War II aircraft were on display by the West Hickory Aero Modelers. The AMA booth was set up and again staffed by Bliss Teague. Many pamphlets and brochures were handed out, and several AMA members were recruited. Next year there will be a flying demonstration of model warbirds.
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