District VIII Report - 2004/01
Arkansas / Louisiana / New Mexico / Oklahoma / Texas
Dr. Sandy Frank Vice President 105 N. Brazos St. Weatherford, TX 76086-3207 Tel./Fax: (817) 599-7131 E-mail: sfrank69@airmail.net www.AMA-Dist-8.org
Associate Vice Presidents
- Buzz Averill, 11608 Singing Arrow Rd. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87123; Home: (505) 323-8571; Work: (505) 298-6870
- Lester L. Barry, 4808 N. Rockwell Ave., Bethany, OK 73008-5373; (405) 789-5373
- Max Blose, 1001 N. Betsy, Waco, TX 76706; (254) 662-5587
- Ervin "Chick" Frierson, Box 188, Haskell, TX 79521; (817) 864-3086
- Bill Lee, 601 Van Zandt County Road 4815, Chandler, TX 75758; (903) 852-5599
- Jim D. Marshall, Box 9092, Mission, TX 78572; (956) 585-6446
- Randy Randolph, 4873 Fallon Pl., Dallas, TX 75227; (214) 381-7624
- Jim Rice, 118 E. Wright Blvd., Universal City, TX 78148; (210) 945-8221
- Ron Stanfield, 26 Oak Ridge Dr., Maumelle, AR 72113-6846; (501) 851-1697
- Charles Stevens, 226 Delta St., Pasadena, TX 77506; (713) 473-4995
- Ward Watts, 13415 Joor Rd., Baton Rouge, LA 70818; (225) 261-5974
Frequency Coordinator
- (North): Joe DuMond, 6731 Bridge Street, PMB-224, Ft. Worth, TX 76112; (817) 457-6685
- (South): Gene Kent, 2811 Cork Cove, San Antonio, TX 78230; (210) 308-8043
AMA Display Coordinator
- Karen Hopkins, 5515 Bridgeton Avenue, Arlington, TX 76018; (817) 467-9211
I sincerely want to say thank you to all of the vendors, exhibitors, attendees, and especially the AMA District VIII volunteer workers who made the Southwestern Aeromodeling Conference such a rousing success. Well done!
The Academy of Model Aeronautics is the glue that bonds model aircraft enthusiasts together.
Vice President’s Column — Submission Guidelines
It is impossible for me to attend all happenings and events within AMA District VIII, so I am soliciting your input. I would much prefer to use something that you have submitted and you will be given credit for your submission.
If you would like to see something placed in the AMA District VIII Model Aviation column, please use these procedures. Your submission must be sent to me only via the U.S. Postal Service. I receive a great deal of email and separating those messages that may or may not have been meant for publication is often impossible. I cannot accept any electronic photos that are sent via email. "Snail mail" is the only accepted path.
Please include a cover letter with the information you would like to see published. Articles and pictures should be meaningful—not merely a "get my picture in the magazine" item. Model Aviation covers those elsewhere.
Necessary organizational concerns, unique and special programs, and special-interest items that stand out and are exemplary must be given first priority. Please allow a minimum of two to three months for something to appear, and observe the following guidelines:
- Write your information in full—an introduction, further description, and a conclusion or summary. Limit your word count to between 200 and 300 words.
- Include one or two photographs (real photographs are preferred by the magazine publisher). Do not email digital photographs or scanned photography to me.
- Ensure that photos have association with the body of your text. They need to exemplify what is happening.
- Include the text of your article on an IBM-formatted floppy in a .txt file as well as a hard copy of the article.
The first annual Swap Meet, sponsored by the North Texas Aeromodelers, was held at the Denton, Texas Civic Center. There were significant door prizes and a big raffle. The event director was Doyle Irwin, (940) 368-2301, who hosted a fun first effort. Consider attending the club’s second Swap Meet next year.
While on my way up to attend the Society of Antique Modelers (SAM) Champs in Claremore, Oklahoma, I stopped by Mike’s Hobby Shop in Oklahoma City. I spent an enjoyable morning with District VIII associate vice president Lester L. Barry (second in command at the store) and renewed my acquaintance with the owner, Mike McMurtry.
Do not ask if he is a proud papa to world champion team member son Sean—it is obvious!
Flying, fun, and fellowship! Dr. Sandy Frank Your representative to the AMA Executive Council (Board of Directors)
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