District VII
Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin
Hello District VII! There is much excitement in the air because flying season is well underway. The swap meets have taken place, winter projects (hopefully) finished, and people have made the first flights of many more for the season.
As you read this, many of you have been to some great events both regionally and at your local club. I bet it is a great feeling to be out and sharing the passion with friends. One of the greatest feelings is being able to share model aviation with youth.
I’ve had a chance to visit some clubs and I’m looking forward to having the opportunity to visit many more this year. I thank you for your hospitality and have enjoyed the fun. Among the things I get to see that warms my heart is the interactivity of the club members with young people.
In the spirit of clubs working with youth, and expanding their programs, I would like to congratulate the following District VII clubs that were awarded Take off And Grow (TAG) grants: River District RC Eagles, Des Moines Modelaires, and the Twisted Sticks RC Club. Thank you for your assistance in promoting the hobby and outreach to youth with your programs.
I know that many District VII clubs have a variety of programs. When you have the opportunity, please send reports and pictures of your activities.
Regarding awards, I also want to take a moment to acknowledge and congratulate District VII member Tristan Hoel. Tristan received a 2024 Charles H. Grant scholarship.
I want to give a shout out to the Pontiac Miniature Aircraft Club and the club’s training program. Steve Seltzmann heads up a group of the club members with an active training program. It was great to see the club members working with these young people.
You will want to tune into this column next month. I will have some interesting and fun adventures in the next article—something you will definitely not want to miss!
Until then, have great flights, enjoy the weather, and most of all, share the passion.
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; bobj54935@yahoo.com
Mark Robotti, Lindstrom MN; (651) 257-6792; mgrobotti@frontier.com
Dell Shannon, Osceola IA (641) 342-4278; dellt.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; sterner6854@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.haller.60@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
