Help us curtail voter apathy
By Bob Brown ([email protected])
The RC Pylon Special Interest Group, the National Miniature Pylon Racing Association (NMPRA), recognizes the enormous contributions made by Cliff and Nancy Telford each year during the Nats. A raffle was held for a complete Quickie airplane and radio during this year's event.
This raffle generated more than $4,600 for the Telford scholarship fund. An anonymous member matched the donation, creating a total of more than $9,200 for the scholarship fund. This gesture illustrates the positive efforts exhibited by members of the Academy. Thanks to all who participated.
AirVenture and KidVenture
The EAA recognized the Academy for its members' participation in the Young Eagles program. The program has introduced thousands of young aviation enthusiasts to aeronautics by providing a ride in a full-scale aircraft. AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, was attended by a large number of AMA members.
KidVenture was a venue where youngsters were introduced to aviation through models. AMA members demonstrated building techniques, Control Line flying, and Radio Control flying to thousands of kids. We also introduced the AMA to visitors at EAA's AirVenture Museum.
In the future, you may be able to view videos of some of our members' experiences with full-scale and model aviation. Anyone interested in aviation should put AirVenture on their calendar — it's unbelievable!
Camp AMA
Camp AMA was a positive experience this year. The varied student abilities and windy weather provided a challenge to the staff; however, all turned out well.
Two clubs provided camp tuition for worthy club members. I hope this can become a goal for your club. The friendships generated continue today and, hopefully, will in the future. The students and teachers remain in contact via email and a YouTube page.
A special thank-you is extended to Texas Roadhouse and Applebee's restaurants in Muncie, Indiana, for providing free food to the camp attendees. If you are ever in Muncie, please support those restaurants and express your appreciation. Jessy Symmes, the Education Coordinator, deserves a big thank-you for acting as "mom" for the camp.
Membership renewals and voting
In the near future you will receive your renewal notice. Members in the following districts will also receive a ballot for vice presidential elections:
- District II
- District III
- District IV
- District VI
- District VIII
- District X
All of the candidates have the required credentials but come from different backgrounds and have different goals. I urge you to read the campaign statements beginning on page 140 in this month's Model Aviation (MA) or on the AMA website.
Ballots can be returned in conjunction with your dues payment since the ballots are being counted at AMA Headquarters. We are attempting to curtail voter apathy — please vote.
Transcribed from original scans by AI. Minor OCR errors may remain.
