District IV

District IV—Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia

Jay Marsh
Vice President

jaymarsh@ama-d4.org
3227 Pine Needles Rd., High Point NC 27265
Tel.: (336) 687-0973; www.amadistrict-iv.org
www.facebook.com/amadistrictIV

Congratulations to Bob Satow, the president of the Triad Aeromodelers, a Gold Leader club, in Lexington, North Carolina, for receiving the District Service Award. This is the highest district award given to an individual. On Saturday, June 3, 2017, the club dedicated its great field to him. Bob has served the club as president for 22 years with outstanding leadership and community involvement. Thank you, Bob.

Jay Marsh and Bob Satow with the District Service Award — District IV Vice President Jay Marsh (R) with Bob Satow and his District Service Award.

It’s time to start thinking about who in our district is deserving of the Carl and Beth Goldberg Vital People Award. This prestigious award is given to only five people nationally, each year honoring an individual who goes above and beyond to support model aviation, our clubs, and our members—often working in the background. The deadline to submit a nominee is October 15, 2017. If you know someone like this, please submit an application by visiting www.modelaircraft.org/membership/membership/vitalpeopleaward.aspx.

I can’t go without saying what a wonderful job the Central Carolina RC Modelers did presenting our hobby to the public at its 25th anniversary Open House held on Memorial Day. More than 1,000 people attended and the club members showed them exactly what model aviation is all about.

Congratulations to Colby Erwin from Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, and

Alan Lavere from Felton, Delaware, for winning the District IV Photo Essay Contest and a week at Camp AMA. Yes, we couldn’t decide on one, so both received the win. They each submitted an essay answering the question “Why is model aviation important to me?” in pictures. Enjoy their essays.

Go fly and have fun safely.

Model aircraft displayed indoors — “I learn how planes fly, as well as how to assemble them. I also learn uses for many different parts.”

Two people standing at a flying field — “I get to meet new people as well as talk with others who share similar interests.”

Red model biplane — “Model aviation means that I get to learn about the history of aviation.”

Two men with a model aircraft at a flying field — “I get to spend time with my father.”

People at a flying field — “Flying with my mom and dad is always fun and memorable whether it’s teaching each other, testing each other, or just simply flying side by side.”

People working around a model aircraft at a work table

People gathered at an outdoor model aircraft event — “Flying to me also means getting the community involved and reaching out to new possible members.”

Two people standing beside a model aircraft — “I love making new friends at the field and learning from the more experienced members and listening to their stories.”