District VII Report - 2003/10

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HOW MANY TIMES have you seen
safety measures used in and around the
field where you fly? Quite often, I’m sure.
In my travels to various clubs in
District VII, I have made it a point to see
for myself what clubs actually are
concerned about safety. Sure, we all talk
about it, but who practices it or even
considers the AMA Safety Code?
I had some rude awakenings during
some of my club visits. There were simple
things like no barriers of any kind to
protect pilots on the flightline from an
uncontrolled model.
Another area of concern was the
number of nonflying visitors in the pit area
just wandering around. And not all were
adults; some were young children.
Other areas of concern were not having
fire extinguishers or first aid equipment
present in case of fire or serious injury.
These are just common sense things
that we all have to take into consideration
while we are out trying to enjoy our
hobby/sport.
Jim Rasmussen from Marshfield,
Wisconsin, sent in this next report. In my
opinion this shows exactly what AMA
means about getting involved with
youngsters.
Jim reports that Dan Crump, the vice
president of the Mid-State Aeroguidance
club, is responsible for putting on a mini
aero camp for youngsters at the
Washington Elementary School each year.
Dan reports that the attendees are all eager
to learn and ask him tons of questions,
which he thoroughly enjoys.
Pat Losher (R) looks on while Jesse
Holm (center) gets some stick time with
Dan Crump on the buddy box.
Pat Losher, Joe Weis, Rick Dickman, and
Jesse Holm look on as Dan Crump
readies the modified Sig LT-40.
Great job, Dan!
Our second report comes from Jack De
Lisle of the River District RC Eagles of St.
Clair, Michigan. The club hosted the
second annual gathering of first graders
from the Eddy Elementary School in St.
Clair.
This year there were 80 students and
their teachers who were greeted by 19 of
the River District Eagles. The children
were treated to all kinds of flying activities
and were each given a balsa glider as a
token of their visit.
Barbara Carrell, a teacher and daughter
of club member Bud Joachim, originated
the idea a year ago and it was so successful
that they did it again June 3-5, 2003.
It was difficult to actually tell who had
the most fun, the club members or the
students.
Care to guess how many students will
become modelers?
Thirteen of the Eagles who helped out at
the aero camp.
Teachers (L to R) are Robyn Herr, Wendy
Anderson, Mary Mcintosh, and Barbara
Carrell. Eagle member Bud Joachm,
Barbara’s father, is in the back.
With clubs like Mid-State Aeroguidance
and the River District RC Eagles leading
the way, I hope that other clubs in the
district will get involved with introducing
our hobby/sport to future modelers.
Until next time, fly safe, have fun, and
introduce our hobby/sport to a youngster.
C.A.V.U.
Associate Vice Presidents
Larry Brannan, 2181 Cascade Lakes Cir., Grand
Rapids MI 49546; (616) 956-6012; E-mail:
[email protected]
Ed Bucki, PO Box 324, S. Rockwood MI 48179;
(734) 379-4054; E-mail: [email protected]
Bud Gorman, Box 33, Knife River MN 55609;
E-mail: [email protected]
Russell Knetzger, 2625 E. Shorewood Boulevard,
Milwaukee WI 53211; (414) 962-0637
Thomas D. Lazar, 435 Hubbell St., Marshall WI
53559-9409; E-mail: [email protected]
Jon McVay, 5 Hillcrest Heights Ln., Mount Vernon
IA 52314-9611; (319) 895-6527; E-mail:
[email protected]
Bill Millar, 712 Grand Ave., Petoskey MI 49770
(231) 347-2347; E-mail: [email protected]
Tom Pierce, 6862 Frith Rd., St. Clair MI 48079
(810) 367-6450; E-mail:
[email protected]
Mark E. Robotti, 26540 Olympic Trail, North
Lindstrom MN 55045
Frequency Coordinators
(West): Al Schwartz, 2787 Fernwood, Roseville
MN 55113; (651) 633-2286
(East): Pete Waters, 7420 Seven Mile Rd.
Northville MI 48167; (248) 486-4800
District VII Report
Iowa / Michigan /
Minnesota / Wisconsin
Bill Oberdieck
Vice President
Box 1076
Southgate MI 48195
Tel.: (734) 283-4813
Fax: (734) 283-0650
E-mail: [email protected]
District VII Web page: www.amadistrictvii.org
Four classes of first graders—80 smiling faces—enjoyed the River District Eagles’
presentation. The candy-drop airplane is in the foreground.