President's Perspective - 2015/04
I attempt to keep you apprised of our progress with the various government agencies each month. This is disheartening when little movement has been made, but this month is slightly different.
President's Perspective - 2015/03
During the last two months of 2014, I was involved in several meetings with various organizations and individuals. The meetings and discussions were beneficial to the AMA.
President's Perspective - 2015/02
Recently I enthusiastically watched the launch of the Orion, NASA’s new spacecraft.
In my lifetime I have been fortunate to witness the evolution of space exploration from the Sputnik era to that of today. The benefits of the program are endless and it is a true determent that the United States has lost interest. Quite often I question the direction in which this country is headed. While watching the Orion launch, the enthusiasm displayed by mission control was extreme. However, the need for youth in the program was apparent. I am not degrading those currently involved but am seriously concerned as to the future. There is a need for aerospace engineers. The members of the AMA Foundation are aware of this need and are beginning to focus on how the Academy can provide assistance. Endowments in the name of the AMA scholarship program can certainly increase its’ success.
President's Perspective -2015/01
This year was quite busy. I saw the Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Canada, and almost Mexico. I was in at least 22 states and visited two foreign countries. I met a lot of people and as a result have numerous new modeling friends. As AMA president, I am very enthusiastic in leading a great team. How else could you meet so many people having fun?
President's Perspective - 2014/12
Great news! As I write this in October, the Academy of Model Aeronautics now has 175,865 members. This surpasses 2002 when the membership was 173,420. We owe everyone involved a great deal of gratitude. We are a super team
