On the Fly - 2004/02
2004 Executive Council Meetings
The dates for the coming year's Executive Council meetings are:
- February 7–8
- April 24–25
- July 2–3
- October 8 (budget meeting)
- October 30–31
All meetings will be held in Muncie, Indiana, at AMA Headquarters. Meeting minutes will be posted on AMA's website (www.modelaircraft.org) as soon as they are available.
—Joyce Hager Executive Director
Club Charter Renewals
During the month of January, the 2004 AMA club charter renewal kits will be mailed to the contact person listed for your club.
Please be sure to notify us in writing if your club has recently had a change in officers.
—Lois Pierce Club Secretary
New Life Members
The Academy of Model Aeronautics recently welcomed the following new Life Members:
- Kenneth E. Dresser (L606)
- Donald A. Kidney (L904)
- George Smid (L427)
- Jerome Kreckow (L762)
- John Holdampf (L594)
- J. Earl Tileston (L380)
- John C. Bigwood (L432)
- Lawrence T. Bagalini (L430)
- William Adkins (L6243)
- Tony George (L29142)
- Keith Watson (L271)
- Rick Philpott (L283)
For information about becoming a Life Member, contact AMA Headquarters at (800) 435-9262.
—Membership Department
MA Mission Statement
At its November 1, 2003, meeting, AMA's Executive Council unanimously approved the following mission statement for Model Aviation magazine:
"Model Aviation is the flagship publication of the Academy of Model Aeronautics. Model Aviation serves as a vehicle to accomplish the purposes of the organization and a means by which official information is distributed to the membership. Model Aviation supports the mission of the Academy of Model Aeronautics. Model Aviation strives to inform, inspire, and instruct enthusiasts who share a passion for aeromodeling. Model Aviation covers the full spectrum of aeromodeling activities and serves as an important historical resource. Model Aviation seeks to be an information-providing leader in aeromodeling, reflecting the association's position as the world's largest sport aviation organization."
—Rob Kurek Director of Publications
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