District III
Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia
During the winter months, several clubs in District III hold banquets for members and their families in recognition of their achievements and in appreciation of the work that they provide.
Roger Luther, of the Johnstown RC Club in Windber, Pennsylvania, submitted the following: On March 23, 2024, the club held its 62nd annual club banquet. Other club activities include an indoor fly-in, a winter picnic, and a static display at a local mall in May.
Neil Woffinden (L) received the Dedicated Flyer award from club President Sam Kaplitz.
Right: Charter member Jim Patterson (L) received a Senior Member award from Sam.
Below: Guy Livingston (R) received Best Model Ladies’ Choice award from club Vice President Al Stein.
The Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club (GCRCC) held its annual banquet on February 4, 2024, at Hanover Reserve in Hamilton, Ohio. More than 90 club and family members attended. The GCRCC has existed since 1960 and is a spinoff of the Queen City Radio Control Club that was formed in the 1950s. The club banquets have taken place for many years and are followed with a presentation of the year in review and awards to family and club members who help make the club function.
District III Vice President Randy Adams (L) presented President Larry Guthier a District Service Award for his years of service as an AMA club president.
Larry (R) presented Bray Ray with a Special Recognition award for his many supporting roles in 2023.
Associate Vice President Mark Feist (L) presented Allen Lipinski with the Broken Prop of the Year Award.
There are also moments of good-hearted ribbing for those who win the club’s cherished, monthly Broken Prop award. This is eclipsed with one lucky person having the honor of winning it for the year. Some club members’ wives are also known to have won this award. The club has a massive giveaway of aircraft and family-orientated prizes.
Pictures were provided by Richard Kuns. Recognition of club members and their accomplishments is key to building a strong club.
