District VIII Report - 2003/11
Arkansas / Louisiana / New Mexico / Oklahoma / Texas
Contact
Dr. Sandy Frank Vice President 105 N. Brazos St. Weatherford, TX 76086-3207 Tel./Fax: (817) 599-7131 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.AMA-Dist-8.org
Associate Vice Presidents
- Buzz Averill
11608 Singing Arrow Rd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87123 Home: (505) 323-8571; Work: (505) 298-6870
- Lester L. Barry
4808 N. Rockwell Ave., Bethany, OK 73008-5373 (405) 789-5373
- Max Blosé
1001 N. Betsy, Waco, TX 76706 (254) 662-5587
- Ervin “Chick” Frierson
Box 188, Haskell, TX 79521 (817) 864-3086
- Bill Lee
601 Van Zandt County Road 4815, Chandler, TX 75758 (903) 852-5599
- Jim D. Marshall
Box 9092, Mission, TX 78572 (956) 585-6446
- Randy Randolph
4873 Fallon Pl., Dallas, TX 75227 (214) 381-7624
- Jim Rice
118 E. Wright Blvd., Universal City, TX 78148 (210) 945-8221
- Ron Stanfield
26 Oak Ridge Dr., Maumelle, AR 72113-6846 (501) 851-1697
- Charles Stevens
226 Delta St., Pasadena, TX 77506 (713) 473-4995
- Ward Watts
13415 Joor Rd., Baton Rouge, LA 70818 (225) 261-5974
Coordinators
- Frequency Coordinator (North): Joe DuMond
6731 Bridge Street, PMB-224, Ft. Worth, TX 76112 (817) 457-6685
- Frequency Coordinator (South): Gene Kent
2811 Cork Cove, San Antonio, TX 78230 (210) 308-8043
- AMA Display Coordinator: Karen Hopkins
5515 Bridgeton Avenue, Arlington, TX 76018 (817) 467-9211
Southwestern Aeromodeling Conference (October 3–4, 2003)
PLEASE NOTE the new date for the Southwestern Aeromodeling Conference: October 3–4, 2003. All AMA members are cordially invited to attend this event.
Keynote speakers will include Wes DeCou, AMA flying site assistance coordinator for the Western region, and Carl Maroney, AMA’s special services director. They will speak Friday, October 3, 2003, from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m., when the trade show will open to the public. Other seminars, workshops, and symposia will include sessions for club and newsletter editors (Saturday around noon), the AMA History/Biography program with Norm Rosenstock, the AMA historian, and a safety seminar for model aircraft. (Exact times are yet to be scheduled.)
This will be the largest gathering of model aircraft enthusiasts in the region — a major modeling trade show, a swap meet, a modeling auction, and a static display of models. It will also feature the largest indoor flying activity within the region and will be an excellent opportunity to network with enthusiasts from throughout the nation and internationally.
All of this is made possible by volunteer workers from within District VIII. Admission is $5 per day, with all profits going to AMA projects within AMA District VIII.
Mark your calendar and please plan to attend the Southwestern Aeromodeling Conference, October 3–4, 2003. You will have an excellent experience at this tremendous gathering of model aircraft enthusiasts.
The Academy of Model Aeronautics is the glue that bonds model aircraft enthusiasts together!
AMA Executive Council Election
The AMA’s Executive Council election will be held soon for five council seats, including that of District VIII. Adult AMA members — nearly 19,000 — who reside within Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana will be sent a ballot. To save AMA postage expenses, this ballot is enclosed within the 2004 membership renewal paperwork. It is not required that you submit your 2004 membership renewal at the same time as your ballot.
Important ballot instructions:
- Your ballot must be sent to a separate location to be properly processed and counted.
- Please use the postage-paid postcard to cast your ballot; mark it and drop it into the mail. It is preaddressed and will get to the auditors.
- If you enclose your ballot within your renewal paperwork and send it to AMA Headquarters in Muncie, Indiana, it will not be counted and will be destroyed.
The 2004–2006 term of office for the AMA Executive Council will set the course for AMA as it moves into the 21st century. Your input via your vote is needed and important.
Elsewhere you will see the political rhetoric and campaign promises of all the candidates. Please read them to help you decide for whom to vote. Historically, only 10% to 12% of the eligible membership votes in these elections. Many don’t bother — by voting you can express how much you care about AMA, its mission, goals, and objectives.
Other Notes
When you visit the National Model Aviation Museum in Muncie, Indiana, consider visiting the Wilbur Wright Birthplace museum located nearby.
Flying, fun, and fellowship!
Thank you, Dr. Sandy Frank Your representative to the AMA Executive Council (Board of Directors)
I am available 24 x 7 x 365 to assist you.
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