District VII
Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin
Hello District VII members! VII has had a new meaning over the past couple of months. VII (7°) was the high for several days! I am sure many of you suffered through the extreme cold, but we made it through and will soon have warm weather upon us.
I am sure that many of you hunkered down as I did during the extreme cold, which provided an excellent opportunity for building projects. I have a couple of new aircraft on the workboard, but let’s hear about what you all are working on for the next season. Email pictures and information to amadistrictvii@modelaircraft.org and let’s share with the members.
One of the other things that is fun to do during the cold nights is to have a great meal with fellow modelers. I had an opportunity to attend the Signal Seekers holiday party in Michigan. Although the holidays had passed, it was still a joyful time sharing an excellent meal with this great group of modelers.
The stories shared brought much laughter and confirms the passion that we all share in the modeling hobby. Thank you to David Schneck, the president of Signal Seekers, and to all of its members for inviting me. See you soon on the flightline.
I want to give a shoutout to one of the District VII clubs and its recognition of two of its club members. The Pontiac Miniature Aircraft Club, one that holds several fun events, sent me information on membership awards that they had presented. Scott Taylor and Steven Seltmann were presented with 2023 Member of the Year awards. They are two wonderful modelers who are great ambassadors for the hobby. Congratulations to both of you.
I am looking forward to attending an event at the EAA in Oshkosh, Wisconsin—the 2024 Winter Flight Fest. It is held inside of the EAA Aviation Museum and features Indoor Free Flight. It is a fun time to enjoy another aspect of the hobby. Look forward to the write-up about this event and pictures in next month’s column.
Until then, let’s be kind, considerate, and most of all, share the passion of the hobby we all enjoy so much.
Randy Gibson
Vice President
amadistrictvii@modelaircraft.org
503 Mall Ct. # 289, Lansing MI 48912
(317) 688-4346
ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENTS
Bruce Baier, Oshkosh WI; (920) 233-1127; buzssr@gmail.com
Bud Gorman, Knife River MN; (218) 834-5797; bgorman@frontiernet.net
Bob Johnson, Fond du Lac WI; (920) 922-6705; bobj5493@yahoo.com
Mark Robotti, Lindstrom MN; (651) 257-6792; mgrobotti@frontier.com
Dell Shannon, Osceola IA (641) 342-4278; duell.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
Chris Sterner, Greendale WI; (414) 349-0981; sternerc6854@gmail.com
Kent Woods, Ames IA; (641) 751-7126; 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; 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
