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Hitec Field Improvement Fund Awards
In the spirit of advancing the Radio Control (RC) hobby, Hitec USA has announced the second Field Improvement Fund Awards. Ten $1,000 cash prizes will be awarded to the ten most deserving RC clubs that apply.
Any club can apply to Hitec with an entry that must include the following verifiable information:
- Contact name, address, and telephone number.
- The same data for two members of the club's board of directors.
- The club's federal tax identification number.
- The number of dues-paying club members.
- Whether the field is club-owned or leased; if leased, how long is left in the lease.
- Short plan of proposed improvements.
- A short, heartfelt statement of why your club should win one of the awards.
Entries must be postmarked before October 31, 2002. Awards will be sent by December 31, 2002.
This fund was created in 2001 as a way for Hitec to give back to the modeling community that has supported the Hitec family.
Send entries to: Hitec USA, Field Fund 12115 Paine St. Poway, CA 92064
International Model & Hobby Expo
AMA members planning to attend the 18th annual International Model & Hobby Expo should note that the Radio Control Hobby Trade Association (RCHTA), together with co-sponsor the Model Railroad Industry Association, has designated a third day as trade-only.
The largest model and hobby show in North America will open exclusively for trade guests September 5–7, 2002. The change in format responds to retailers' need for more time with exhibitors on the floor. Retailers who can only attend during the weekend will also have an opportunity to see exhibits without consumers present. The doors open to the public on Sunday, September 8, allowing a sneak peek at many innovative products that have yet to hit the shelves.
The Expo expects nearly 400 exhibitors from 38 countries across more than 235,000 square feet. More than 50% of last year's distributors were from outside the U.S.—an indication of the event's international significance.
The Expo will again be held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. For more information, contact Mary S. DeBaggis at RCHTA:
RCHTA 31632 N. Ellis Dr., Unit 111 Volo, IL 60073 Tel: (847) 740-1111 Fax: (847) 740-1112 E-mail: msdebaggis@ihobbyexpo.com
New Life Member
The Academy of Model Aeronautics recently welcomed new Life Member Brian Lamy (L328). For information about becoming a Life Member, contact AMA Headquarters at (800) 435-9262.
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