November 2007 161
I AM proud to be an American and a
member of the Academy of Model
Aeronautics.
That is an interesting opening and here’s
why. Where in this cockeyed world, other
than in America, can one pursue any way of
life from schooling to employment to the
freedom of enjoying myriad hobbies without
fear that it might be considered illegal?
Think about that the next time to go to
your club’s flying field. And think about this
as well: as a member of AMA, you have the
benefit of being part of an organization
whose sole purpose is to continue to work to
see that our hobby/sport continues to
educate and involve youngsters in aviation
through aeromodeling.
I had the pleasure of attending a recent
dedication and needless to say, this was a
special one.
The Detroit Aero Modelers (DAMs) of
Detroit, Michigan, honored a very special
member: Lieutenant Colonel Alexander
Jefferson, formerly of the Tuskegee Airmen.
The club named its flying sight after him.
Club members, friends, and Lt. Col.
Jefferson’s family attended the event. After
the raising of the American flag by a local
color guard, it was presented to Lt. Col.
Jefferson. The preceding pictures are worth
a thousand words.
Congratulations to the M.A.R.K.S.—
Milwaukee Area Radio Kontrol Society—of
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which celebrated its
50th anniversary. One of the original
founders, Dario Brisighella, is also known
for his expertise with Quadra engines.
Inventor Dario Brisighella is a founder of
M.A.R.K.S.
After many years of struggling, the club
finally found a local sod farm to fly from
and still flies from the site. M.A.R.K.S. has
a history of involvement in community
activities that promote aeromodeling during
Armed Forces Days, Career Days, and
Youth Fair.
Space doesn’t permit as many pictures or
text as we all would like, so until next time.
Fly safely, have fun, and take a youngster to
the field. C.A.V.U.
District VII
Bill Oberdieck, District VII Vice President; [email protected]
Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin
Bill Oberdieck
Vice President
Box 1076,
Southgate MI 48195
Tel.: (734) 283-4813
Fax: (734) 283-0650
www.amadistrictvii.org
Associate Vice
Presidents
Larry Brannan, Grand
Rapids MI; (616) 956-6012;
[email protected]
Ed Bucki, Rockwood MI;
(734) 379-4054; thebuckster@
sbcglobal.net
Bud Gorman, Knife River MN;
[email protected]
Don Held, Elmira MI;
(231) 584-2662; [email protected]
Tom Pierce, St. Clair MI; (810)
367-6450; tom_pierce_48079@
yahoo.com
Mark E. Robotti, North
Lindstrom MN; 76214.1624@
compuserve.com
Tom Ryan, Milwaukee WI;
(414) 881-0070; tomcat@
execpc.com
Frequency Coordinators
West: Al Schwartz, Roseville
MN; (651) 633-2286
East: Pete Waters, Northville MI;
(248) 486-4800
Flying Site Coordinator
Joe Beshar, [email protected]
Webmaster
Ed Kincer, [email protected]
District VII Volunteers
Edition: Model Aviation - 2007/11
Page Numbers: 161
