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
(336) 687-0973
www.amadistrict-iv.org
www.facebook.com/amadistrictiv
ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENTS
Nic Burhans, VA; (540) 219-9646;
nic@ama-d4.org
Bob Burnett, Washington, D.C. SFRA;
(703) 742-9682; bobl@ama-d4.org
Rick Cawley, NC; (919) 630-1649;
racbc2@yahoo.com
Jack Hamilton, NC; (828) 206-5281;
scorpionjacks@hotmail.com
Rusty Kennedy, VA; (757) 812-2812;
rustyk716@gmail.com
Richard “Rick” Moreland, MD; (301)
261-7366; rmoreland@verizon.net
Mark Smith, NC; (704) 798-2776;
marksmithsmitty@yahoo.com
Terry Terrenoire, VA; (412)760-4593;
terry@ama-d4.org
Mark Weiss, DE; (302)547-4917;
ama82824@yahoo.com
EVENT SANCTION COORDINATORS
CL AVP: Jack Rosemere, 609 William
St., Cambridge MD 21613; (410) 330-
4663; jrosemere@verizon.net
FF AVP: Bob Sowder, 84 Misty Hills
Ln., Troutville VA 24175; (540) 525-
7086; bsowder@rjnet.com
RC: John Bergsmith, 1438 Piney
Church Rd., Concord NC 28025; (704)
699-6977; RCcoordinator@ama-d4.
org
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS AVP
Ray Stinchcomb, (443) 618-8998;
govrelations@ama-d4.org
WEBMASTER
Jack Upchurch, webmaster@
ama-d4.org
SOCIAL MEDIA ADMINISTRATOR
Douglas LeRoy, social@ama-d4.org
It’s the time of year to start applying for AMA scholarships, Take off And Grow grants, Flying Site Improvement grants, plus individual and club awards. Applications are being accepted now and will be awarded in 2023. If you don’t think your club has a chance to receive any of these grants, think again.
In 2021 and again in 2022, all of the District IV clubs that applied for a Flying Site Improvement grant got the full amount requested. The only way to receive anything is to apply. Please go look at all of the opportunities available on the AMA website at www.modelaircraft.org/programs and apply.
Sherry Johnson, a member of my local club, shared a report on its annual event.
The Central Carolina RC Modelers (CCRC) in Randleman, North Carolina, held its fifth annual Oldie Goldies, Cubs, Classics, Antiques, and Swap Meet on Saturday, September 24, 2022. The weather could not have been any better, and the field was in great shape for fall. There were 42 registered pilots and many spectators who came to watch. Several vendors set up for the swap meet and had plenty of goodies to sell, from ready-to-fly airplanes, to radios, to all kinds of accessories.
There were all types of vintage aircraft represented and more than 15 Cubs of various sizes and color schemes. Several other clubs in the area joined for the day, setting up tents and enjoying a lot of good flying and conversation. Area clubs coming together to support each other is what is needed to keep our hobby fun and exciting. When clubs come together in support of each other, it helps all clubs grow and succeed.
The club did not hold any type of raffle this year. The goal was to enjoy the day with friends and bring people together. With all of the pilots from
around the area, some traveling more than 2 hours to attend, the club raised more than $700 with this one-day event. The kitchen was open, and the club served hot dogs and hamburgers, with all of the fixings, including drinks, chips, and desserts.
CCRC is very grateful for everyone who came and enjoyed our field and supported us. Look at this great video of the event on YouTube posted by Jeff Sebens: CCRC Fly In - Sept ’22 at https://youtu.be/8h9lKQDniaE. For more information about CCRC, visit www.ccrcm.com.
Go fly and have fun safely.
