March 2006 157
THE WINTER has been fairly mild so far
here in the Southeast. There has been lots of
great flying weather around the area and
many modelers are taking full advantage of
it. With a very busy season ahead, I look
forward to meeting more of you this year.
As I promised in my campaign, I have my
2005 financial report on how monies were
spent in the district posted on the AMA
District V Web site at www.amadistrictv.
org. I hope that you take the time to see
how your district funds were used this past
year. If you have any questions about the
report, please feel free to contact me.
I am looking for a few new associate vice
presidents (AVPs) to cover the South Florida
area. Rod Geir has decided to step down as
AVP, and I need to find someone in the
Miami/South Florida area to serve as well. If
you are interested, contact me by E-mail.
Bob Dixon sent in the following about the
Toys for Tots fly-in hosted by the Dixie
Aeromasters of Macon, Georgia.
Sergeants Wirt Durden and Michael Clark
stand at attention.
Mac Hodge’s B-29 is prepared for flight.
Airplanes were everywhere at the west end
of the flightline.
“The Toys for Tots fly-in was held on 10
December, 2005. The weather could not have
been better; it was only a bit nippy in the early
morning. A great crowd was on hand to enjoy
the flying and make a contribution to the Toys
for Tots sponsored by the Marine Corps
Reserves. It should be noted that the Marine
Corps sponsors Toys for Tots all over the
United States in various fund-raising ways.
“Present to see the day’s action were
Sergeants Wirt Durdin and Michael Clark in
full dress uniform from the 970th Detachment
Marine Corp League. They posed for a
picture with my CAP 580 at full attention.
How would you like to have those two men
guarding your airplane?
“Activities at the fly-in included a trainer
aircraft raffle, a paintball shoot at a fly-by
aircraft, stick time sessions for the kids, a
free-style demonstration by Ryan Evans, and
of course the finale was a flight by Mac
Hodges and his fabulous B-29.
“The Dixie Aeromasters raised $1,320
plus all of the toys donated to the kids of the
community. This is yet another awesome way
for us to minister to and help community
organizations in need and still have a great
time doing it. I encourage everyone to come
to one or any of these types of fly-in and
enjoy the blessings that abound.”
AVP Jim Saiff submitted the following
about the Sarasota Modelers War Bird Fly-In
held November 10-11, 2005.
“Each year the Sarasota Modelers club
remembers Pearl Harbor with a Memorial
Warbird Fly-In. Pilots from across the state
and beyond come to the field to spend the
weekend flying. This weekend was no
different. With more than 55 pilots registered
and 65 airplanes on the field the event was its
usual success.
“CD Jon Hay and his staff kept the days
going with all sorts of exhibitions and
demonstrations, while the pilots themselves
put on their own show. Notables such as Dr
William McCauley with his P-40 and Chip
Greene with his famous Bearcat wowed the
crowd with their flying skills.
“The youngest pilot there, Kirby Cole, put
on an excellent show with his Mustang along
with local Joe Saitta with his silver-covered
Mustang.
“If you missed the show, there’s always
next year.”
District V
Tony Stillman, District V Vice President; [email protected]
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, US Virgin Islands
Associate Vice Presidents:
Alabama
Jhon P. Russell, Mount Olive
AL; (205) 213-5240;
[email protected]
Florida
Gene Martine, Jacksonville FL;
[email protected]
Jim Saiff, Tampa FL; (813)-969-
4262; jsaiffchipmunkrc@
earthlink.com
Jose Soto, Apopka FL;
[email protected]
Wallace J. Zober, Apopka FL;
(407) 929-7397;
[email protected]
Georgia
Bob Dixon, Macon GA;
[email protected]
Nick Wright, Moultrie GA;
[email protected]
Freddie L. McClellan, Marietta
GA; (770) 402-6570; fred@
amadistrict-v.org
Mississippi
Paul Verger, Biloxi MS;
(228) 826-4892
Terry W. Boston, Byhalia MS;
(901) 674-1007; TBoston1@
midsouth.rr.com
Puerto Rico
Richard Prann, San Juan PR;
Day (800) 424-1322; Cell (787)
643-0373; [email protected]
South Carolina
Jim Fender, Batesburg SC;
(803) 414-2591; fenderjw@
bellsouth.net
Tennessee
Charles R. Anderson,
Chattanooga TN; (423) 227-
6725; [email protected]
Albert Glenn, Memphis TN;
(901) 647-4211);
[email protected]
Owen Maupin, Collegedale TN;
[email protected]
Billy Miller, Blountville TN;
(423) 677-9230;
[email protected]
Dick Tonan, La Vergne TN;
[email protected]
Safety Coordinator: Red
Schofield, Newberry FL; (352)
331-8410; redscho@
bellsouth.net
Frequency Coordinator: Nick
Wright, Moultrie GA; (229) 324-
7674; [email protected]
D i s t r i c t V Volunteers
Edition: Model Aviation - 2006/03
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