w f/i AMA Harmony Leafing through pages April 1992 issue RCM magazine became appalled dismayed being confronted two separate negative AMA references seemed though prominent AMA members going public grievances against Academy openly camouflaged sense smoldering fire needs contained before erupts destructive conflagration Allow focus readers attention reasons personal concern After 12 years member consider AMA valuable asset aeromodeler flier occasionally contribute material Model Aviation freelance pen pusher am no way connected obligated AMA hierarchy Nevertheless feel compelled add two cents possible volunteer fireman Intra-organizational sparring normal on-going process vividly recall conversation some years ago loyal AMA devotee late Johnny Clemens involved After no two pairs eyes view panorama through same set bifocals properly refereed differences can get seriously out hand example years ago touring motorcycle enthusiast Together long-suffering Lexan- leather-encased wife buddy seat covered probably 100000 milessome far North Alaska time paid members dues two independent national cycling associations have both since succumbed result internal political strife Surely AMAs problems serious Still bit AMA rallying cry might order.. first elected Don Lowe touted able peacemaker Now may time talent needs applied full strength calm present state restiveness within AMA community Motivation sometimes spawns bizarre follow-up action though primary logic easily understood instance faithful member might turn adversary aspirations thwarted some manner now appears certain AMA dissidents have allowed themselves become affiliated newly formed rival organization clearly states its profit objective Competition sort especially nebulous realm difficult-to-compare insurance divisive confusing True majority AMA members probably take no advantage AMA s services except insurance changes dues upwards insurance benefits downwards will viewed much like Bush tax revisions Also Muncie venture likely find mega-tuned resonance among rank file categorically resent change incompetent little now has learn fly Turnaround yet budding age 70 case change challenge needed anotherpositive challenge that AMA should view present situation couple hopefully constructive suggestions 1 Narrow gap between headquarters trenches platoon roving ambassadors Articulate such AMA reps would surely welcomed open arms club meetings club functions Yes theoretically district VPs associates should fill bill Practically dont think works After such people need work living side Oh sure head platoon Corporal Don 2 Establish forum Executive Council meeting aggrieved otherwise injured questioning members bring case fore Executive diplomacy could smooth members wrinkle Sure above means extra dip till firmly believe will money well spent Somebody recently said no world yet ever people wanting piece often lot other reasons eying piecethe flying sites So goodness sakes lets stay UNITED basis experience theres no better way through AMA Now hows message Reston Respectfully Fred Berman AMA No 63971 President Mon Valley R/C Club AMA Officers reading February issue Model Aviation Ive noticed lot comments members insurance AMAs ability help RC flier Instead everyone throwing darts AMA maybe its time hear club 100% behind AMA things can us am Commander Flying Tigers R/C Club Toledo Ohio club now has 94 active members proud part very active District 3 have flying off closed landfill leased county last 11 years Just last year EPA found site leaking what call leaching Due health reasons asked close flying site complied EPA possible way contacted AMA help find new flying site AMA buy site club receive information acquire new site couple weeks sent box full information letters books pamphlets to book finding keeping flying sites also asked received video tape Partnerships no charge club its membership am happy report product support some hard work club have new flying site have worked out lease Sylvania Parks Recreation club always trying promote AMA RC hobby public two mall shows year once again called AMA mall show package Again received carton full information public helps explain what what stand package also free clubs members two airshows year public again AMA very helpful its show teams year club has started winter workshop kids show build teach safety modeling planning introduce program school system again AMA has program help us out program also free clubs AMA members club doesnt know about programs AMA its up officers find out AMA cant always hold hand can provide tremendous amount support guidance Its up us AMA members officers clubs educate public about hobby So next time ask What has AMA done lately think about used services AMA has offer would never need ask question Regards Tom Kroggel Commander Flying Tigers R/C Club June1992 117