Joan Anastasio

I HAVE BEEN an active AMA member and RC pilot since 1982. When I became an AMA member and first got involved in this wonderful hobby, it was very much a man's world. In the past 14 years, women have made significant headway into areas that were traditionally dominated by men. However, in RC modeling, it is still a man's world. I was contacted several weeks ago by a gentlemen from AMA, [former Public Relations Director] Tom Clark. He told me that the AMA was concerned about the lack of women (as well as minorities) involved in modeling and were looking into ways to encourage their participation. I was surprised and gratified that a special effort was being made to address these issues, although I got the impression that Tom was looking for a quick solution.