District X Report - 2003/02
Distinguished Service Award
At the October 26, 2002, Executive Council (EC) meeting, District X Associate Vice President (AVP) Jerry Neuberger of Santee, California, was presented the AMA’s Distinguished Service Award for his outstanding achievements, dedication, and commitment while serving as chairman of the Hall of Fame Ad Hoc Committee.
During a two-year period, the select committee worked diligently behind the scenes to update and revamp the Hall of Fame selection process. Under Jerry’s leadership and through the dedicated efforts of the committee, the Hall of Fame selection procedures were updated, streamlined, and provided the infrastructure to continue this important process for years to come.
Other members of the ad hoc committee included:
- Bill Netzeband
- Norm Rosenstock
- Charles Mackey
- Dale Kirn
Thanks to all of you for your hard work and dedication.
2002 US Scale Masters Championship
October 10–13, 2002, the Arizona Model Aviators (Mesa, AZ) hosted the US Scale Masters Association’s (USSMA) 23rd Annual US Scale Masters Championship. The 2002 Scale Masters Championship saw 45 individual and 12 team entries.
Officials:
- Contest Director: Austin Goodwin
- Vanguard Leader: Jim Demming
- USSMA National Chairman: Earl Aune
#### Championship Results
- 1st — Kent Walters (Scottsdale, AZ): Kent’s SBD-3 Douglas Dauntless tied for top static at 98.00 points and won the USSMA Championship with a total score of 192.08.
- 2nd — Ramon Torres Sr. (Miramar, FL): Tied for top static and took second place with his Beechcraft Baron, total score 188.67.
- 3rd — Eugene Job (Santa Rosa, CA): Placed third with his Hawker Sea Fury Mk 11.
'Till next time ... Keep 'em safe and keep 'em fly'n.
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