District VII
Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin
Welcome District VII members. May days are here! What does that mean? Spring! We have warmer weather, comfortable temperatures, and longer days of sunlight (thanks to Daylight Saving Time). I hope that District VII members are taking advantage of this and making plans for a long and fun flying season.
Although the deadline for the Take off And Grow (TAG) grant has passed, this is still a great time for clubs to develop programs not only to begin this summer, but to con- tinue forward. Not only will it bring recognition to your club but is also a great start to building community relationships.
Community relationships and support are especially important. Many clubs that I have worked with in the past on various community programs have bolstered their relationship with their communities and aided in locating and acquiring potential flying sites, flying site development, site support, and community goodwill.
I have something for clubs to consider. With the arrival of spring—and shortly summer—remember school summer recesses will be starting. This is a great time for clubs to reach out to school districts, community groups, your local libraries, and even children’s museums with thoughts for sharing our great hobby.
AMA has great information to help your club create a program to interact with the education community. Always ready to help, the AMA Education department is available and willing to assist your club create a good program.
I invite you to look at AMA’s educational website (www.amaflightschool.org). There you will find the AMA’s hands-on learning curricula for all ages. It includes do-it-yourself projects, educator tool kits with downloadable material and guides to create class work, and even follow-up test materials geared toward pre-K students through adults. Learn how to get started!
Do not hesitate to contact AMA’s Education department. The staff is ready and willing to work with you to help develop a program for your club.
Please reach out and let me know about your club events this season. Remember to share the passion of aviation!
Randy Gibson
Vice President
rgibson@mmrca.org
503 Mall Ct. # 289, Lansing MI 48912
(317) 688-4346
www.amadistrict-vii.org
ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENTS
Bruce Baier, Oshkosh WI; (920) 233-1127; buzssr@gmail.com
Lee Frederickson, Ada MI; L1520@comcast.net
David George, Riverview MI; (734) 284-9017; indiancity5129@yahoo.com
Bud Gorman, Knife River MN; (218) 834-5797; gorman@frontiernet.net
Bob Johnson, Fond du Lac WI; (920) 922-6705; bobj54935@yahoo.com
Mark Robotti, Lindstrom MN; (651) 257-6792; mgrobotti@frontier.com
Dell Shannon, Osceola IA (641) 342-4278; dell.t.shannon@gmail.com
Marc “Doc” Shelstrom, Lancaster WI; (608) 732-4077; shelstrm@uwplatt.edu
Len Todd, Baldwin MI; (907) 903-3569; lentodd@att.net
Peter G. Van Heusden, Bloomfield Hills MI; (248) 515-1071; petervh@malibutech.com
Kent Woods, Ames IA; (515) 232-8180; woods229@msn.com
EVENT SANCTION COORDINATORS
Michael J. Haller (RC), Fond du Lac WI; (920) 979-9452; mike.haller60@gmail.com
Marc Warwashana (CL), Whitmore Lake MI; (734) 449-7355; whellieman@gmail.com
AMA Headquarters (FF), (800) 435-9262; competition@modelaircraft.org
FREQUENCY COORDINATORS
Al Schwartz, Roseville MN; (651) 633-2286; alberts@comcast.net
Pete Waters, Northville MI; (248) 924-0223; petewaters@charter.net
