District X
Jerry Neuberger
San Diego, California
I’m Jerry Neuberger from San Diego, CA. I’m a lifelong modeler, I have flown Free Flight, Control Line and Radio Control. I’m a big believer in modelers serving modelers and have been a club officer and instructor in every club I’ve been a member. I’m currently a Turbine Sign-off Contest Director and Large Model Aircraft Inspector and I previously served as an AVP for District X.
I spent 24 years in the Navy as an Enlisted Aircrewman and later as a Naval Flight Officer. While in the Navy I was the Officer-in-Charge of an Aviation Maintenance Training Detachment where I had 220 Instructors and 2400 students under my command. I’ve been a Combat Systems Officer where I prioritized $1.2 million annually for critical repairs and technology upgrades on Aircraft Carriers. As the Training Officer I budgeted $2.1 million annually for testing, maintenance and upgrades on aircraft mock-ups, simulators, training devices, submarine targets and aircraft flight hours.
I am currently the Integrated Warfare Systems Manager for Aircraft Carriers where I prioritize $100 million annually for Computer, Radar, Gun and Missile systems for our 11 Aircraft Carriers.
I’m a dedicated modeler and experienced leader who can deal with senior Military and Civilian leaders, and large budgets.
My lovely bride, Tami, and I have been married for 40 years and together we have 6 children and 7 grandchildren.
I believe my appreciation of AMA’s roots and my management experience would make me the most effective Vice President for District X, and I would appreciate your vote.
Lawrence Tougas, Incumbent
Fairfield, California
It has been my distinct honor to serve as your District VP for the last five years. I have enjoyed meeting the many diverse, committed and friendly modelers from D10. I am proud to have reinvigorated our District website, and will continue to use the power of new media to bring you news from the local and national level.
There are troubling issues facing the AMA. The FAA continues to come up with misguided, “one size fits all” restrictions that threaten the sport that we love so much. The FAA’s tactics are not new to me; I have spent 24 years working as an Engineer with a major U.S. airline and have dealt with the FAA numerous times. I will continue to fight on your behalf to ensure that our membership is free to pursue modeling.
July 2014 there was a motion to commit $250,000 to develop a new type of AMA membership for commercial modeling the small UAS program. I voted NO on this motion because the two things that define the AMA are, 1) we fly within line of sight, and 2) we don’t charge money for flying. The President broke the 6-6 tie in favor of the program. This was a tough loss, but it reflects my commitment to not be afraid to push back when I think it is in your best interest.
As has been the case throughout my term, my top priority will remain traveling the District and visiting as many of our 283 clubs as possible to understand how I can support you. Vote for me and I will continue to speak up and protect your rights as a modeler.
Please follow my campaign at, ama-district-x-election.blogspot.com.
Sincerely,
Lawrence Tougas
AMA 232
