District X - 2010/10

THE E-MAILS I have been receiving and
discussions I have been involved in during
the last few weeks have been really good.
The membership, meaning you, has been
responding favorably to the many things the
AMA as an organization is doing or the
things your district officers, including your
associate vice presidents (AVPs) and me as
your interim District X vice president, are
doing for our districts clubs and members.
The organization, as always, is
implementing new programs and finding
more benefits for the members. Your AVPs
and I have been busy as well. We are
delivering all awards and grants in person
now, as you have seen or read in these
columns. Maybe we came to your club?
There are new changes to the district
Web site and getting more popular with each
issue is the District X newsletter. If you
have not seen this new publication, please
visit www.ama10.org, the district Web site.
Read about a new flying field being built in
Roseville, California, in the District X
newsletter in the September issue.
A member’s photo page is new to the
Web site as well, so please send your
favorite picture of yourself and your latest
creation, or an aerial shot of your club field.
All will be displayed on the new page.
Now let’s look at a report from your
AVP, Tim Attaway.
“Menifee Valley Flyers Get a Helping
Hand: One of the very deserving clubs in
District X is nestled in a nice valley
surrounded by Hemet, Sun City, Moreno
Valley, and Winchester, California. The club
had experienced some hardship with regard
to its runway and the way it was put in, and
had to remove some of the material that had
been used.
“Ray Gould and his executive board
were elected to put things right and one of
the first things was to request some funding
to get over the hump. Dave Mathewson,
AMA president, became very interested in
the welfare of this vibrant club. He called
repeatedly to find out how things were
progressing and suggested the club file for
assistance from the AMA.
“Ray and his board filed the proper
paperwork with vice president of District X,
Michael Brown. He also got in on the
process and helped the Menifee Flyers to
receive a check for $1,000.
“As an AVP for District X and living
fairly close, I was selected to deliver the
check to the club. After looking up the
club’s Web site, I found they were having
their general meeting on June 19. I contacted
Ray and was invited to attend the meeting.
“The trip up was roughly 90 miles from
my home in San Diego, and it was a pleasant
drive. The flying site was on a raised portion
overlooking the valley and when I pulled up
I noticed a large number of club members
chatting and hanging out around the
clubhouse shade structure.
“Introductions were made and I met all
of the key leaders of the club. During the
meeting the presentation from the AMA was
made (see the picture below) and the club
seemed very appreciative of the
contribution. It was a real pleasure to get to
know more about this club.
“The Menifee Valley Flyers club has big
plans to have events, expand membership,
and offer the public an outstanding place to
assemble, socialize, and fly model aircraft.
Shortly after the meeting, I took out one of
my electric airplanes and flew a celebratory
flight at the Menifee Valley Flyers’ flying
site. Thanks again for the hospitality!”
Thanks, Tim. I am glad the members and
clubs of District X are letting it be known
they approve of the many changes their
district officers and the AMA are doing.
Your voice and opinions are what tell us we
are working in the right direction.
I know you all know this, but it is for you
and the hobby we volunteer as we do. When
you see or hear of something you like, let us
all know. You are welcome to contact me
anytime at [email protected] or (530)
440-8732.
District X
Mike Brown, District X Vice President; [email protected]
Arizona, California, Guam, Hawaii, Nevada, Utah
Mike Brown
Vice President
Box 69,
Bella Vista CA 96008
Tel. (530) 440-8732
[email protected]
www.ama10.org
Associate Vice
Presidents
Tim Attaway, Chula Vista CA
(619) 427-6392
Denny Baker, Brentwood CA
(925) 513-1224
Darwin Barrie, Chandler AZ
(480) 946-8955
Greg Clemensen, Las Vegas NV
(702) 870-6242
Wayne Hamada, Honolulu HI
(808) 521-7733
Kevin Houser, Oro Valley AZ
(520) 490-7657
Marc Karpowich, Logan UT (435)
232-1873
John Lockwood, Clovis CA
(559) 298-1606
Rick Maida, Morgan Hill CA
(408) 778-6885
Scott Malta, Merced CA
(209) 723-4202
Bill Malvey, Ladera Ranch CA
(949) 481-8624
Jerry Neuberger, Santee CA
(619) 258-4477
Jon Wilson, Ryde CA
(916) 776-2797
Contest Coordinators
Ellis Hall, Fair Oaks CA (North);
(916) 217-6302; [email protected]
Tim Attaway, Chula Vista CA;
(619) 427-6392;
[email protected]
Wayne Hamada, Honolulu HI;
(808) 521-7733;
[email protected]
Roxanne Cottrell (Utah and
Arizona only), Mesa AZ; (602) 321-
7955; [email protected]
District X Volunteers
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