A YEAR and a half ago I mentioned in this
column about how a group of modelers in
North Idaho had, in a joint effort, put
together an airplane, radio, and engine for
three young people. The Coeur d’Alene
Aeromodelers, the Farragut Flyers, and the
Post Falls Flyers made a dream come true
for these youngsters.
At a recent gathering, I had the pleasure
of presenting the Academy’s Award of
Excellence to two of those clubs. Receiving
those awards for their respective clubs were
Loren Hall of the Coeur d’Alene
Aeromodelers and Bruce
Cochrane of the Farragut Flyers.
In addition to the previously
mentioned generosity, these three
clubs provided much more
assistance to this family. One
youngster is suffering from an
incurable respiratory problem and
these club members raised funds
to purchase some expensive
medical equipment and other
related needs.
They also assisted the family
when it became necessary for
them to relocate for the child’s
well being. The club members
helped make the family vehicle,
which was in need of repair, ready for their
long trip.
My family always considered our
modeler friends more as family and we have
“family” all across the country. I am sure
many of you feel the same way. Acts of
kindness such as this are a good example
why we are a big family.
To this group of fliers and friends, my
hat’s off to you and I am proud to call you
friends.
Happy trails!
Associate Vice Presidents
Rick Allison, Issaquah WA;
[email protected]
Darrell Anderson, Great Falls
MT; [email protected]
Al Culver, Wilder ID;
[email protected]
Jerry Holcomb, Vancouver
WA; [email protected]
Reeves Lippincott, Wasilla AK;
[email protected]
Gene LaFond, Wenatchee WA;
[email protected]
Dave Legard, Salem OR;
[email protected]
Mike Mosbrooker, Oak
Harbor WA;
[email protected]
Frequency Coordinator
Phil Tallman, Medical Lake
WA; (509) 299-5102
District RC Coordinator
W.T. (Bill) Smith, Seattle WA;
[email protected]
D i s t r i c t X I Volunteers
District XI
Bruce Nelson, District XI Vice President; [email protected]
Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington
Nominations Due
for AMA Hall of
Fame
Established in 1969, the Model
Aviation Hall of Fame honors those
men and women who have made
significant contributions to the
hobby/sport of model aviation. The list
of members is long and distinguished,
and there are others not yet in the Hall
who are worthy of induction.
Anyone can submit a Hall of Fame
nomination. Consider nominating a
person who has had a positive impact
on some facet of aeromodeling.
For a nomination form, call or
write Jackie Shalberg at AMA
Headquarters or see the AMA Web
page at www.modelaircraft.org.
Deadline for nominations is March 31,
2006.
AMA/Charles H. Grant Scholarships
Each year, the Academy of Model Aeronautics awards Charles Hampson Grant
Scholarships to deserving high-school seniors who will be pursuing a continuing
academic program at an accredited college or university.
In 2005, 27 applications were received and processed by the three-person selection
committee. Each applicant is screened and ranked using various criteria. These include
such things as grade-point average, test results, school and community activities, and
aeromodeling activities.
In addition to the Grant scholarship program, there are specialized funds available.
These include a yearly donation provided by the Weak Signals club. The funds for this
scholarship are the result of activities which occur at the club’s annual model expo held
each spring in Toledo, Ohio. In 2005, at the club’s direction, the sum of $3,500 was
awarded to the top winner in addition to the amount provided by C.H. Grant funds.
A third scholarship is awarded from funds provided by Sig Manufacturing, Inc. of
Montezuma, Iowa. This award is based upon need and modeling activity. The 2005 sum
awarded was $2,000.
The amount awarded this year through the C.H. Grant Scholarship fund was
approximately $40,000, generated through funds based on Academy memberships and
donations or memorials designated for that specific purpose. The other awards represent
specific donations by individuals or organizations.
To be eligible for a scholarship, the applicant must:
1) Have been an AMA member for the last full 36 consecutive months prior to the
April 30 application deadline.
2) Graduate from high school in the year in which the award is to be granted.
3) Have been accepted by a college or university offering a certificate or degree
program. Applicants are eligible to receive a grant only once.
Applications and information for scholarships or information regarding donations to
the programs may be obtained by contacting AMA Headquarters, extension 515, or by Emailing
[email protected]. Applications are also available on the AMA
Education Web site at www.buildandfly.com. The deadline for applications for the 2006
awards is April 30, 2006.
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