District V - 2006/05

156 MODEL AVIATION
THE SOUTHEASTERN Model Show had a
large turnout this year. The show usually
signals the beginning of the spring flying
season in District V.
At the show, I met with many of you and
shared ideas and issues. Thanks for taking the
time to come by and speak with me and the
associate vice presidents (AVPs) who
attended! Many AVPs were able to make the
meeting and help in the AMA booth, too.
Thanks to Sandy Frank and AMA
librarian Rich LaGrange for spending time in
the AMA booth.
Several AVPs were
on hand to help me
answer questions at
the District V
meeting at this
year’s Southeastern
Model Show.
I am proud of the
group of AVPs who
are working to assist
clubs in District V.
These men take
time from their
family and jobs to
attend meetings and
club events. They make telephone calls and
send E-mails to these clubs as well.
It is this kind of effort at the local level
that this work gets done. Because our district
has almost 400 clubs, it is a huge effort to
contact all of them! I cannot do it alone!
I am still looking for one or two AVPs for the
South Florida area. I need someone to cover
the Miami area and another for around the
Fort Lauderdale area. If you or someone you
know is interested, please contact me!
AVP Gene Martine attended the King
Orange International and sent this report:
“The 52nd King Orange International was
held in Starke, Florida, January 14-15. Fliers
came from Maryland, Pennsylvania, Ohio,
Illinois, Kentucky, New Jersey, Alabama,
North and South Carolina, Georgia, and
Florida to compete in this two-day meet..
“Saturday morning was 49 degrees with
the high in the low 50s. The winds were
blowing around 25 mph with gusts to 30. Not
great flying weather! The events for the day
were Basic, Old-Time, Classic, and Profile
Stunt. There were two or three crashes
because of the wind and some of the guys
passed on their flights, but most flew.
“Members of Boy Scout Troop #70 served
as runners and also worked the concession
stand. They did a great job.
“Sunday was a great day. The
temperature started around 32 but quickly
moved to the mid 60s. Winds were around 3-
5 mph. Stunt Heaven! Events were
Beginners, Intermediate, Advance, and
Expert Stunt. The perpetual trophy winner
from the last King Orange International,
Randy Smith, was there to defend his title,
but lost it by few points to Curt Contrata.
“Everyone had a great time! Keep up the
good work X-47!”
(L-R) Lynn Weedman, John Rewis, Don
Thibault, and Bill Hodge.
First in Basic Stunt was Gavin Barry.
Mike Ostella came from North Caldwell, New
Jersey.
King Orange champion Curt Contrata!
Associate Vice Presidents:
Alabama
Lamar Blair, Decatur AL;
(256) 351-8445; l.blair@
worldnet.att.net
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]
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;
(662) 838-5541; 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
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Volunteers
District V
Tony Stillman, District V Vice President; [email protected]
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, US Virgin Islands