District II
New Jersey, New York, Europe
It is well-established that AMA clubs that are active and participate in their communities can significantly increase their membership levels. Such clubs also have more friends and supporters in their communities that they can turn to in times of need. One District II club that is active on multiple fronts is the Pine Barren Modelers RC Club of Bayville, New Jersey.
The Pine Barrens Modelers kicks off its season with the club’s annual Penguin Day on January 1. Throughout the year, the club stays busy with numerous activities and events that keep club members active and maintain community relationships. Everything from indoor flying, float-flying, RC cars races, a club open house, and much more are found on the Pine Barren’s event schedule. Working with the Boy Scouts, the EAA, and veterans’ groups are also part of the club’s efforts.
Among the many community events the Pine Barrens participate in is a roadway cleanup day. Club members Micki and Bill Bowne wrote about the club’s November 28, 2020, activity.
“We had a great turnout for our community cleanup event in Berkley Township, New Jersey. Sponsored by the New Jersey Clean Community Grant, the township provided the bags, pickup sticks, and heavy lifting, while our club provided the workforce.
“Not only did we help clean the environment, we continued to strengthen our goodwill within our community, the club gained a financial contribution, and we got to work off some of that Thanksgiving turkey. If your club (or other organization) is interested in this program, give a call to your township.”
It should be noted that the club didn’t allow COVID-19 to keep it down. This year, the Pine Barrens followed safeguards at its three flying fields and at club events. Everyone was required to maintain 6-foot distancing and/or to wear face masks. Congratulations to the Pine Barren Modelers on its club and community efforts!
ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENTS
Dennis Andreas, Freeport NY; (516) 379-0135; danandreasdhqsd@juno.com
Frank Costello, Somerset NJ; teams3fpv@gmail.com
Chuck Davis, Sayville NY; (631) 589-7690; cjdavis60@verizon.net
Gary Fitch, Delevan NY; gm fitch@hotmail.com
Gene Gavin, Staten Island NY; (718) 967-0598; Gavin1957@aol.com
Frank Granelli, Rockaway NJ; (973) 625-4995; granellif@aol.com
Bill Hauth, Hamburg NY; (716) 649-8582; toolmkr2000@msn.com
Tony Jensen, Binghamton NY; (607) 644-6873; tjravenpilot@gmail.com
Ron McGrath, North Chili, NY; ronmcgrath@rochester.rr.com
Thomas Murray, Basking Ridge NJ; (908) 766-5656
Anthony Rossi, Somerset NJ; (917) 320-2665; p510851@gmail.com
Leonard Max Smart, Morrisonville NY; (518) 563-6878; hotrodsbymax@charter.net
Alexander Szmere, Kendall Park NJ; (732) 821-5641; drszemere@aol.com
Michael Wong, Mahwah NJ; kingmeow@verizon.net
Herb Ziegler, Baldwinsville NY; (315) 857-6266; herbz1957@yahoo.com
RC EVENT SANCTION COORDINATORS
Tony and Trish Jensen, Binghamton NY; (607) 644-6873; tjravenpilot@gmail.com
CL/FF EVENT SANCTION COORDINATOR
AMA Headquarters, Competitions Department; (800) 435-9262, Ext. 252; cpierce@modelaircraft.org
