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Synopsis — Executive Council Meeting, Nats (August 4, 1982)

The following summarizes actions of the summer AMA Executive Council meeting in Lincoln, NE. A copy of the official minutes may be obtained upon request from AMA Headquarters; minutes will be available approximately November 15 and will become official after Council review at the next Council meeting in October.

Attendance

• President John Grigg, Lockport, NY
• Executive Vice‑President Jim McNeill, Birmingham, AL
• Executive Director John Worth, Fairfax, VA
• Vice‑President District I Ed Izzo, Holliston, MA
• VP‑II John Byrne, Bayside, NY
• VP‑III Dave Brown, Hamilton, OH
• VP‑IV Chuck Foreman, Mechanicsville, VA
• VP‑V Bill Mathews, Birmingham, AL
• VP‑VI Jim Sears, Burgin, KY
• VP‑VII Hardy Brodersen, Birmingham, MI
• VP‑VIII Ted White, Bedford, TX
• VP‑IX Travis McGinnis, Arvada, CO
• VP‑X Jim Scarborough, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
• VP‑XI Ed McCollough, Portland, OR

Present from HQ executive staff

• Joyce Hager, Executive Secretary

Guests

• District IV Associate VPs Howard Crispin and Charles Spear
• District VII Assistant VP Jack Finn
• District X AVPs Betty Stream and Al Williamson
• Lawrence Ott, Bob Brown, Stan Stoy, Joan Grigg, Louise Izzo, Sally Brown, Dan Pruss, Lee Renaud

The regular meeting of the Executive Council was brought to order at 9:00 p.m. by the President. The following actions were taken:

1. Special Interest Groups

• Approved unanimously: recognize the Society of Antique Modelers (SAM) and the National Association of Scale Aeromodelers (NASA) to represent those interests within AMA.

1. 1983 RC Aerobatic World Championships

• Approved unanimously: accept a proposal to host the event at Pensacola, FL in fall 1983, subject to approval of specifics at the next Executive Council meeting.

1. 1983 Free Flight World Championships

• Approved (7–4) for the USA to present, at the December 1982 FAI meeting, an offer to host the event if no European country offers to do so.

1. Bylaws Proposals

• Approved unanimously: submit two proposals to the membership for vote.
• Change AMA's guiding principle wording from “Model Builder and Flier” to “Model Airplane Enthusiast.”
• Specify that the Executive Vice‑President (formerly the Secretary/Treasurer) shall assume the duties of the President in the event of a vacancy “until the vacancy is filled.”
• Correction of several typographical errors in the Bylaws was also approved.

1. Frequency Committee Budget

• Addition of $2,000 to the 1982 Frequency Committee budget approved (vote recorded).

1. Membership for Disabled

• Approved unanimously: for 1983, accept open age members at the same rate as Senior Citizens ($18) upon submission of application and proof of total disability.

1. Record Holders Patch

• Approved unanimously: issue a special cloth patch to recognize national and world record holders.

1. Nationals Privileges

• Approved (7–3): provide Executive Council members at the Nationals the same benefits and privileges as Nationals workers and officials.

1. Awards

• Approved unanimously: three AMA clubs to receive Awards of Excellence/Appreciation; presentation details to be announced after presentation.

1. Next Council Meeting

• Approved: October 23–24 in the Washington, D.C. area.

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President's Corner

By JOHN C. GRIGG President, Academy of Model Aeronautics 6387 Badger Drive, Lockport, NY 14094

NATS REPORT

Briefly, we had a good Nats. Hot weather, some wind, over 700 entries, a super hard‑working group of clubs led by the Lincoln Sky Knights, and a whole bunch of dedicated officials all added up to a fine Nats. Without officials and workers contestants could not hold a meet, and without contestants we wouldn't need the officials — it must be a marriage, of sorts, and so it was at the 56th rendition of our Nats.

There was plenty of hard work and good competition, and even a bit of humor. At the Soaring site John Brown went out to the winch area to time for Jim White, who happened to be flying on 72.08. On arriving at the winch area, the winch master, doing his duties properly, inquired, "Are you brown and white?" (frequency color code). With an absolutely straight face, John Brown responded, "As a matter of fact, we are."

Cooperation was notable. Monday morning during the first few rounds of Q/M Pylon it was discovered that a nearby airport radar unit was causing interference, resulting in some crashes. Phone calls to the FAA tower and a quick trip by Vince Mankowski verified that a new antenna had been installed about a year earlier with increased power and a changed RF frequency. Within an hour the tower people reverted to the old frequency and lower power, and QM Pylon continued without further problem. That kind of cooperation was found throughout the Lincoln area.

Airplane crashes were frequent. The most outlandish “crash” involved Steve Helm's Pattern ship: after a flight the plane was set aside in the car park area and Tony Bonnetti later backed his vehicle over the tail. As noted in the Nats News, this technique for besting competitors is not yet approved by AMA.

Mistakes occurred as well. At the workers/officials party we presented awards of appreciation to all area clubs which supported the Nats — all except one. To the Lincoln Area Soaring Society, which so ably assisted at one Soaring site, I humbly apologize for this oversight.

Your AMA officers were in a competition, of sorts. All the VPs attempted to beat a flight time set by John Worth flying an electric‑powered RC plane called the Kitty (4 min. 30 sec.). All of the VPs topped Worth's time; the best time went to Ed Izzo. A photo of Hardy Brodersen flying the Kitty (his first RC flight, he claims) shows him doing well — he even barely beat Worth's time.

ELECTION TIME

Ballots will soon be mailed to Districts 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 to elect the Vice Presidents for those districts. Candidates are:

• District 2: John Byrne, Walt Throne
• District 4: Chuck Foreman
• District 6: Paul Clemens, Jim Sears, Bob Underwood
• District 8: John Clemens, Larry Sartor, Ted White
• District 10: Jim Scarborough, Bev Wisniewski

It is my job to encourage you to vote for the candidate of your choice. It would be superb to have every eligible voter in each district participate so the elected person truly represents the entire district. If you don't vote, you deserve what you get.

QM CONFLICT

A dispute over carburetor bore size in certain engines used in Q/M has arisen. The manufacturer of one engine requested a directive authorizing their engine with a larger bore carburetor. I cannot issue that directive.

I have forwarded the manufacturer's letter and catalog sheet to the Chairman of the RC Contest Board and to Frank Ehling, our Technical Director, for review. If the Contest Board Chairman finds the carburetor legal under existing rules, it is his duty to notify all concerned.

I raise this to point out the need for understanding our rules and procedures. Normally, rule interpretations are the responsibility of the contest boards, who are closer to the problem. Let's let them do their job.

CONTEST DIRECTORS — NOTE

I received letters about three different contests where contestants complained about contest administration:

1. A Contest Director (CD) added another class not advertised in print, leading to an argument and several contestants leaving the meet. The CD did not take sufficient safety precautions; the protestor should have filed a formal protest instead of becoming vocally abusive.

1. A CD made a decision favoring some contestants rather than having involved contestants re‑fly a part of their flight — an unfair action.

1. A club canceled a meet but made no attempt to notify those outside their locale; distant contestants drove 750 miles for nothing.

Each instance shows poor judgment and violates the spirit of our rules. As contestants have responsibility to follow rules, so do CDs and host clubs have responsibility to contestants.

Why cannot life be easy?

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Executive VP's Report

Jim McNeill AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35205

Herb Stokely, editor of the Tidewater Model Soaring Society Newsletter, asked: "What kind of insurance loss do I risk if I help someone else fly?" He referred to an AMA member teaching a non‑AMA member to fly an RC model at a club field.

The answer: insurance coverage follows the person controlling the aircraft. If the person holding the transmitter and controlling the plane is covered by insurance (e.g., an AMA membership with coverage), then they are insured. If the person controlling the aircraft is not covered, there is no coverage. We do not currently have an arrangement to extend insurance to a non‑AMA member for a few minutes while learning to fly.

Helen Olsen, former President of the St. Louis Eagles RC Glider Club and editor, wrote that she is still flying competitively — good for you, Helen. She also suggested exploring a family plan for Nats entry fees (reduced rates for second/third family members); I will bring this up at a Council meeting.

One of the wonderful things about model aviation is sharing the hobby within the family. Many wives and children accompany husbands and fathers to the field for a day of fun. Due to positive response to last month's husband-and-wife teams feature, we are running more this month.

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Executive Director's View from HQ

John Worth AMA Executive Director 315 Fifteenth Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20005

Wall of Fame

• Former AMA President Johnny Clemens conceived the idea; AMA will have a Wall of Fame in its new Headquarters building. No special contribution or donation will be required. The only requirement is payment of AMA dues for 1983 by December 15, 1982. All who are registered as 1983 members by that date will be included. This will record those who were members when AMA began operating from its own building, 46 years after the organization's founding (1936).
• The Wall of Fame will be an enlargement of the microfilm record of AMA membership. Clemens first talked of the idea while hospitalized in Dallas in 1974; he looks forward to seeing the project realized.

Building progress

• The building is going up rapidly. By the end of August the basic steel framework was finished and outside brick walls were going up. Roofing, plumbing, electrical work, and landscaping were in progress — on schedule. Last year's architectural sketches are becoming reality.

No dues increase

• 1983 dues will be the same as 1982, except those who can show proof of total disability will have the same dues rate as Senior Citizens. Members who choose to take the magazine (92¢ in 1982) can expect a larger magazine in 1983 if the current large number of members opting for it continues and advertising revenue holds.

Early renewal discount

• The $2 discount for early adult member renewals is being offered again; send in '83 dues by December 15, 1982 to deduct $2. It is hoped many will instead apply the $2 as a tax‑deductible contribution to the AMA Building Fund.

Thanks, IMAA

• The International Miniature Aircraft Association donated $1,000 toward the AMA Building Fund at their August 27–29 Fun Fly Festival. A prominent place in AMA's new center is reserved for IMAA.

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AMA News

At the Indoor site, Pershing Auditorium staff opened one of their booths and provided necessities for the folks there. Del Phillips of the Sky Knights located a concessionaire in Fremont who brought food to the remote Free Flight contestants. The first day the contractor brought large quantities of fried chicken, beans, cole slaw, and other items, but no drinks. The next day this was corrected with cold sandwiches and drinks supplied. Kings Goody Wagon served the Soaring folks for four days, and Mobile Host provided sandwiches and drinks for the Helicopter group. Overall, attendees were generally satisfied with food arrangements.

Public relations and media

• More than 21,000 placemats distributed via 10 McDonald's stores promoted the Nats for several days. On‑site TV interviews were held with Omaha Channel 3 and Channel 6; Leta Powell Drake interviewed five young fliers (all under age 15) for her Saturday program "Kidding Around." Newspaper and radio coverage was strong. Thanks to Bill Wood and Dan Stach of KLIN, Reid Warren of the Star‑Journal, and Mary Kay Roth of the Lincoln Star.

Volunteers and Headquarters

• More than 300 volunteers made the Nats function. Helping at Headquarters were Johnny Clemens (past president), Les and Mary Hard (Lansing, MI) who edited and prepared the NATS NEWS each day for six days, and Cora Stevick, who staffed the PR desk. Without these folks, much could not have been accomplished.

Closing

• It was hot, tiring, and wonderful. Looking forward to the Nats in 1983.

— Geoff Styles

M.A.D. SIX: Model Aviation Day in New York

• Held at Rockefeller Plaza on August 14, 1982. Ideal weather and fellowship; about 200 models were displayed and awards presented. Excellent PR coverage: CBS, NBC, ABC, Channel 11, The New York Times, New York Daily News, AP, UPI, and international outlets.
• The event featured RC, Control Line, and Rubber builders. The CRAZY 8s CLUB of Queens displayed many Control Line entries; Walt Umland's B‑17 bomber performed engine run‑ups; tethered helicopter flights were made by John Kanakas; and Bob Duran conducted taxi demonstrations with his Red Bipe.
• AMA President John Grigg attended, as did Doug Pratt, AMA Special Events Director. A proclamation designating August 14, 1982 as Model Aviation Day in New York from Mayor Ed Koch was read during the event.
• Congratulations to the Radio Control Association of Greater New York (RCAGNY) and Rockefeller Center for supporting the event.
• Note: Joe Raspante, an RC pioneer who arranged to present a closed‑circuit simulated RC Flight Trainer, passed away shortly before M.A.D. Six. Heartfelt sympathies to his family.

MMAC 14th Annual Soaring Meet

• Held July 17 at Thompson Park, Lincroft, NJ. Classes included ESL, Sportsman, and Expert. CDs: Jim Hamer and Dick Robbins.

PARCS 15th Annual Giant and Sport Scale Competition

• Held July 18 at Floyd Bennett Field, Brooklyn, NY. Included Sport Scale, Giant Scale, and U.S. Scale Masters Regional Qualifying Competition. Other judges included 1981 Pattern Champ Tony Bonetti.

Ernie Nikodem

• Announced as the new District II Contest Coordinator for RC Pylon and Soaring. Address: 407 Willow Street, Lockport, NY 14094. Phone: (716) 434‑8350.

Kingston Aeromodellers

• Projected date for Kingston (NY) Aeromodellers' non‑sanctioned 1/2‑Scale Contest: 16 October; Fun Fly (any size craft) on 17 October.

Richmond Model Flying Club, Staten Island, NY

• July Air Show at Great Kills Park drew over 5,000 spectators. Demonstrations included Aerobatics, Gliders, Sport Flying, Formation Flying, and a full‑scale fly‑by. Thanks to AVP Frank Dresch for representing AMA.

A LAKEHURST NATS IN '83!

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III DISTRICT REPORT

Dave Brown District III Vice‑President 4560 Layhigh Rd., Hamilton, OH 45013

The season brought many flying circuses across the district. I missed the GCRCC show in Cincinnati but heard it was a great success. I attended the WORKS Club flying circus in Dayton where the Buckeye Aero Squadron Show Team demonstrated model aviation to a large crowd. After the show, the public could try flying RC trainers for 25¢ per five minutes — great PR that drew long lines and interest.

Nats recap: attendance was down but 701 contestants participated. District III attendance seemed lower than in past years. In RC, we did well: I regained the Masters Pattern crown. Dave Latsha lost his Quarter Midget crown, finishing fourth or fifth. Pete Willing and Carl Lovins finished eighth and ninth in Advanced Pattern. I suspect Dennie Harkai and Billy Wervagge did well in CL aerobatics.

Frequencies update: the frequency proposal should be up for final FCC vote; if approved, new frequencies may be available mid‑October. This is an important step but not the end of our efforts. The Frequency Committee continues to explore options, including possible use of the 900 MHz band. Our legal representation by the law firm of Jeremiah Courtney has been crucial in presenting our case to the FCC.

Support the Building Fund.

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IV DISTRICT REPORT

Chuck Foreman District IV Vice‑President 607 Patrice Drive, Mechanicsville, VA 23111

Reporting from Lincoln, NE — the Lincoln Sky Knights hosted the 56th Nationals and did an excellent job. Nats attendance was low this year; I believe cost of travel, food, and lodging contributed. If costs continue to escalate, the idea of separate Nats for each major category may be considered. I believe we are spending too much money for the relatively small number of attendees; some savings might be made by trimming certain special interest group expenses, though change is hard when people resist it. Remember — it is your dues money.

Election time

• District IV members will vote for a vice‑president this year. Vote for your preferred candidate; if you like what I'm doing, vote for me — if not, vote for someone else. At least vote.

New officer for District IV

• Paul Yacobucci, 6408 Winthrop Dr., Fayetteville, NC 28301, will be Frequency Coordinator for District IV. Paul has the knowledge and equipment (computer) to track FCC licensing in the 72–75 MHz band. If you suspect interference in your area, contact Paul for confirmation and warnings about new licensing.

What's happening in District IV

• Chesapeake Bay RC Club donated $250 to the AMA Building Fund from The Crab Rag's "Red Brick" collections and a fun fly; thanks to CBRC.
• First State & Delaware RC Clubs held the Second Annual New Castle County RC Team Challenge (July 17), with events for team dead‑stick landing, taxi combat, and a 20‑minute team Pylon race. The First State RC Club won.
• Capital Area Soaring Association: a new soaring group is forming in the Washington, D.C. area. Contact: Capital Area Soaring Association, 12504 Circle Drive, Potomac, MD 20854.

That's all for this month.

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VI DISTRICT REPORT

Jim Sears District VI Vice‑President PO Box 308, Burgin, KY 40310

Associate Vice‑Presidents

• Loren Holm, 643 Hill and Brook, Quincy, IL 62301
• William Kern, 1808 12th St., Bedford, IN 47421
• Bruce Maloney, 1916 Keenland Pkwy., Owensboro, KY 42301
• Raymond Meyers, PO Box 243, Smithville, MO 64089
• Helen Oleson, 820 Old Bonhomme, University City, MO 63132
• William G. Snavely, PO Box 281, Auburn, IN 46706
• Stan Watson, 3042 Hickory Lane, Hart Crest, IL 60429
• Bill Zimmer, Box 72, Varna, IL 61375

Frequency Coordinator

• James A. Cheek, 564 Grandchester St., Lexington, KY 40505

Thanks for the many pictures sent in; space limits submission but I will include as many as possible.

Member highlights

• AVP Bill Zimmer reported Ray Johnson of Galesburg, IL, introducing youngsters to Control Line (CL) competition — excellent work.
• Logansport Thunderbirds (IN) built 23 Live Wire Champs for local fun flies.
• Lapel Flying Modelers (Lapel, IN) held their first Scale meet in July; Scale is growing locally.
• Aero Pilots (St. Louis, MO) staged demos and static displays at Boy Scout Adventure '82 Jamboree, entertaining about 17,000 Boy Scouts; the Signal Chasers RC Club and Lafayette Esquadrille CL Club assisted. Later in June, Aero Pilots entertained 241 Cub Scouts. Thanks to all three clubs.

Enough for now.

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VII DISTRICT REPORT

Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice‑President PO Box 1104, Birmingham, MI 48012

Assistant Vice‑President

• Jack Finn, 368 Hamden Dr. NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

Associate Vice‑Presidents (selected)

• Ardee Vacek, Ann Arbor, MI
• Russell Knutson, Milwaukee, WI
• Robert D. Lundberg, South Bend, IN
• William Rolang, St. Joseph, MI
• Al Schindler, Madison, WI
• Ron Sears, Pontiac, MI
• Terry Taylor, Crystal, MN

Frequency Coordinator

• Pete Waters, 117 East Main, Northville, MI 48167

I wrote this column while preparing to depart for the FAI Team Finals at Taft. A few items of interest:

• Contest coordinating philosophy: I previously raised this topic and encourage clubs to put it on meeting agendas for discussion and to send me synopses.
• Airworthiness concerns: distance from flight line and 55 lb. maximum weight specs are receiving mixed reviews; I welcome your input.
• Fate of the Nats: combining categories forces compromises, often at the expense of Free Flight. Separate Nats change the feel of the event. The central question remains site selection.

Tom Hutchinson, a valued writer and designer (Dragmaster A2), is missed. Donations in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, notify Rosemary Hutchinson.

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VIII DISTRICT REPORT

Ted White District VIII Vice‑President 1109 Greendale, Bedford, TX 76021

Associate Vice‑Presidents

• Don Friend, Little Rock, AR
• William Hurley III, Pleasanton, TX
• Dan Parsons, Albuquerque, NM
• Ed Percival, Grand Prairie, TX
• Al Ruse, Irving, TX
• Larry Starns, Bartlesville, OK
• Ed Shearer, Metairie, LA

(As one of Ted's AVPs, Dan Parsons wrote this month's column.)

I returned from flying my Laser 200 F at the California Scale Squadron's RC Western Scale Nationals — a well‑run contest with 50 entries. A couple of observations:

1. Static judging outline for Standoff Scale

• A new detailed breakdown for static judging appears to have produced a wide spread in static scores (e.g., scores from mid‑80s to high‑90s for planes that, at 15 feet, should have been within a few points). This biases results toward static and away from flying, which conflicts with the original Standoff Scale intent to emphasize flying nearly scale models. The trend could force Standoff Scale toward Precision levels, requiring higher fidelity and expense.

1. Flight judging quality

• There are still judges who are ignorant of Scale flight, incompetent, biased, or some combination. Competitors should complain through proper channels if flight judging is way off base; criticism is needed to improve judging quality. Judging should be learned, critiqued, and held accountable within reasonable bounds.

Regarding beer at meets

• I have attended many meets and have not observed flying problems caused by modelers drinking beer. The AMA Council's attempt to ban beer at meets seems overreaching — local control is more appropriate. My unscientific polling at recent meets showed 100% opposition to a Council ban on beer.

Council meetings

• I suggest cutting Council meetings to no more than two per year to reduce expenditures and limit time available to pass unnecessary rules.

At the Lincoln Nats I encountered a frustrated Free Flight competitor who criticized site conditions and charged me with passing the buck. That incident reminded me why I ran for office: to understand the system and work within it to change it. I am working with others on basic changes to make the system easier to understand and use. Please be patient — worthwhile change takes time.

States in District VIII

• Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming

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IX DISTRICT REPORT

Travis McGinnis District IX Vice‑President 8027 W. 81st Circle, Arvada, CO 80005

Associate Vice‑Presidents

• Robert Ball, Casper, WY
• Ed Cook, Prairie Village, KS
• Dick Crowley, Aurora, CO
• Glen Lau, Lincoln, NE
• Tim Madsen, Grafton, ND
• Jim Ricketts, Sioux Falls, SD

The 1982 Lincoln Nats felt relaxed and enjoyable, though attendance was down. Thanks to many clubs for excellent cooperation: Lincoln Area Soaring Society; Aero Design Flying Club; Beatrice Tender Props; Omahawks; Cobras; Grand Island Modelers Association; Hastings Sky Larks; Frontier Flyers; and Lincoln Sky Knights.

Grand Island Modelers Association & Hastings Sky Larks

• Co‑sponsored the Fourth Annual Mid‑Nebraska RC Championships (July 17–18) in Hastings, NE. There were 31 Pattern entries and trophies and cash prizes awarded.

Youth and beginner programs

• Continued focus on beginners programs and the District IX Youth Activities Coordinator, Chuck Brannon (2220 Mariposa Blvd., Casper, WY 82601). A letter from John Scott Laughlin (Des Plaines, IL) describes a successful park district program for kids aged 8–14 using a progression of kits (AMA Cub, Thermic 18, Peck R.O.G., and a built‑up fuselage kit). He recommends the AMA assist with a model kit coordinator role to source low‑cost, good quality kits for beginner programs.

District IX All Season Flyer Program

• Remains popular. Some clubs are adding patches or local variations; consider coordinating with local Boy Scout patch suppliers to mark continued participation.

States in District IX

• Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Utah

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X DISTRICT REPORT

Jim Scarborough District X Vice‑President 30712 Rua Langlais, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90274

Associate Vice‑Presidents

• Tom Bunker, Las Vegas, NV
• Tony Capobianco, Modesto, CA
• Glenn Carter, Walnut Creek, CA
• Mike Lee, Phoenix, AZ
• Bob Reynolds, Tucson, AZ
• Betty Steen, Long Beach, CA
• Al Williamson, Chula Vista, CA
• Harold P. Jackson, Fair Oaks, CA

I visited the North American Rockwell Club in late July; they have a high ceiling room that allows indoor‑type flying. The club had been without a flying site for a year but has leased property owned by North American Rockwell and is working through management.

Building Fund reminder

• Materials currently offered for the AMA Building Fund will be discontinued at year end. To get your name on the honor roll with a minimum $50 donation, send it in soon. Fund raising will continue next year with different materials and less prominent listing of donors.

Lincoln visit

• I made a mid‑week trip to Lincoln for the AMA Council meeting and participated in flying the electric RC glider (the Kitty) with other VPs. Many VPs beat John Worth's time. The Kitty sells for under $200 and was provided by Lee Renaud.

Council actions

• The Council voted reduced rates for totally disabled people for a one‑year trial (effective 1983). The Council authorized bids to FAI to host the 1983 FAI Pattern and FF meets in the U.S. (Pattern in Pensacola, FF in Sacramento). The AMA will develop a patch to be awarded to people who set AMA and FAI records starting in 1983. I nominated the Reno Radio Control Club and the Hill Country Flyers for the AMA Award of Excellence for their work in the FAI Aerobatics meet in Reno.

Free Flight site

• I timed flights and spoke with Free Flighters at the FF site; recovery was made more difficult by tall grass and nearby corn.

Awards left in my charge

• Superior Service awards for Suzi Stream and Bev Wisniewski were left with AVP Betty Stream to present.

Remember: order the AMA booth for your mall show — at no cost to you. Schedule me for your next club meeting if possible.

Thermals!

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Synopsis — Executive Council Meeting, Hastings (August 11, 1982)

The following summarizes actions of the summer AMA Executive Council meeting held in Lincoln, NE. A copy of the official minutes may be obtained upon request from AMA Headquarters and should be available approximately November 15. Minutes will become official after Council review at the next Council meeting in October. Unless indicated otherwise the President either abstained from voting or voted to break a tie.

Attendance

• President John Grigg, Lockport, NY
• Executive Director John Worth, Fairfax, VA
• Vice‑President District I Ed Izzo, Holliston, MA
• VP‑II John Byrne, Bayside, NY
• VP‑III Dave Brown, Hamilton, OH
• VP‑IV Chuck Foreman, Mechanicsville, VA
• VP‑V Bill Mathews, Birmingham, AL
• VP‑VI Jim Sears, Burgin, KY
• VP‑VII Hardy Brodersen, Birmingham, MI
• VP‑VIII Ted White, Bedford, TX
• VP‑IX Travis McGinnis, Arvada, CO
• VP‑X Jim Scarborough, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
• VP‑XI Ed McCollough, Portland, OR

Present: Joyce Hager, Executive Secretary Guests: District IV Associate VPs Howard Crispin and Charles Spear; District VII Assistant VP Jack Finn; District X AVPs Betty Stream and Al Williamson; Lawrence Ott, Bob Brown, Stan Stoy, Joan Grigg, Louise Izzo, Sally Brown, Dan Pruss, Lee Renaud

The meeting was brought to order at 9:00 p.m., chaired by the President. Actions taken included approval of special interest group representation (SAM and NASA), acceptance of a Pensacola bid for the 1983 RC Aerobatic World Championships (subject to specifics), bylaws proposals for membership vote, frequency committee funding, membership rate for disabled persons, issuance of a record‑holders patch, and scheduling the next Council meeting for October 23–24 in Washington, D.C. Three clubs were approved to receive Awards of Excellence/Appreciation. Executive Council privileges at the Nationals were approved to be equivalent to Nationals workers and officials.

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Nominating Committee Meeting Minutes — August 4, 1982, Lincoln, Nebraska

• Meeting called to order at 8:08 p.m.
• President John Grigg appointed Bill Mathews temporary Chairman. A motion to make Bill Mathews the Chairman was made and discussed. Jim Scarborough was named recording Secretary.

Represented districts: I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI (vice‑presidents as listed at the Council meeting). Where districts had unopposed candidates, nominations were accepted by acclamation. Further nominations and actions were discussed during the meeting; detailed minutes are available from AMA Headquarters once finalized.

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