District IV
Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland,
North Carolina, Virginia
Jay Marsh
Vice President
amadistrictiv@modelaircraft.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;
racbgc2@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; rmoreland1@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@pronet.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
Happy holidays from District IV. During these holidays, community outreach is at its prime in support of the season, and you need to be a part of it. The best time you will have is showing off your airplanes and flying talents in public, as well as the camaraderie of doing something very worthy together. I have seen many such ideas, from clubs participating in holiday parades, to holding demonstrations at retirement communities, to mall displays. It is a great way to enjoy and grow.
We have all benefited from belonging to the largest model aviation organization in the world, but to keep it that way, it is prudent to look to the future and continue growing our ranks. Give someone an AMA membership.
Doug LeRoy, event manager and president of the Holly Springs Skyhawks RC Group, shared information about the club’s most recent community charity outreach, the 2023 Wings Over Springs Charity Electric Fly In.
In the tranquil town of Holly Springs, nestled in the heart of North Carolina, aviation enthusiasts and model airplane aficionados eagerly awaited the arrival of the sixth annual Wings Over Springs charity flying event. Wings Over Springs has become a staple event of Labor Day weekend and is attended by pilots from as far away as Virginia. This year’s event was extra special, with the return of renowned pilot Jeff Stubbs and his Havoc jet during the noontime demonstrations.
The weather was perfect, with low humidity, light wind, and a clear blue sky for a full day of flying activities. Wings Over Springs is a charity event benefiting Meg’s Smile Foundation (www.megsmile.org). Aviation-themed donations were provided by local hobby shop sponsors and raffle tickets were sold, with 100% of the proceeds going to Meg’s Smile Foundation. This year, we had two vintage kits and one special edition Cub for our grand raffle prizes.
One of the most anticipated moments of the day was the noontime demonstration featuring Jeff and his Havoc jet. He is a seasoned pilot with a reputation for pushing the limits of model aviation, and he did not disappoint. Jeff loves audience participation and giving the youth a front row seat. An obligatory picture of the Havoc
with the younger crowd in attendance brought smiles to parents and spectators.
Our club’s 6th annual Wings Over Springs was a resounding success for all who attended. We look forward to welcoming everyone back next year on Saturday, August 31, 2024! The gates will open at 8:30 a.m. Visit www.hssrcg.org for upcoming information. See you then.
