District VII
Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin
Hello District VII members! Welcome to another new month, one that marks two months or so until the warmer weather returns and we can get back to flying outdoors!
How has the winter been going for you so far? Any interesting build projects? I have a couple of ongoing ones that I will hopefully finish before the weather becomes nice, but I, as well as others within the district, would enjoy learning about your builds.
Dave Scott reached out and let me know about the membership drive event that the Shawano RC Club and the Wausau R/C Club in Wisconsin held. It shows great cooperation between two clubs for the betterment and expansion of the hobby.
I’ve had an opportunity to visit with Dave and Mike Carson, president of the Wausau club, and I can tell you firsthand that they have a great program. The increase in their membership shows the results. Let me hand over the keyboard to Dave to discuss the recent membership drive.
“Late this fall, the Shawano RC flying club conducted a membership drive that drew more than 30 new people to take the controls. Flyers were put up at restaurants and the local hardware store offered free introductory flights, zero chances of crashing, and a raffle for a free RTF AeroScout.
“A shout-out to the nearby Wausau R/C Club pilots who took kids between ages 6 and 16 up in the air and had them doing loops and rolls on their first flights.”
I extend my thanks to Dave, who operates the 1st US RC Flight School, provided the AeroScout, and took up more than a dozen people, coaching many of them to a landing. As you can see in
the pictures, there were smiles on everyone’s faces from ear to ear! The club gained three new members that day, and several expressed strong interest in joining.
Really great job, people. This is a great example of reaching out to the community and sharing the passion.
Closing out the month, remember Valentine’s Day is upcoming. We enjoy the hobby, but remember our spouses and partners who support us. Do something nice to show appreciation for their support and, of course, share the passion!
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; bgorman@frontiernet.net
Bob Johnson, Fond du Lac WI; (920) 922-6705; bobj54935@yahoo.com
Mark Rhobotti, Lindstrom MN; (651) 257-6792; mgrobo[email protected]
Dell Shannon, Osceola IA (641) 342-4278; dell.t.shannon@gmail.com
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) 223-1243; whlellieman@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
