Edition: Model Aviation - 2026/01
Page Numbers: 106
Portrait of Lawrence Harville

District VIII

Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas

Portrait of Lawrence Harville

Check out the events in District VIII. There are many from which to choose. Visit amadistrict8.org. See you at the field.

Lawrence Harville

Vice President
districtviii@modelaircraft.org
932 Calloway St., Hurst TX 76053
(817) 781-9615
amadistrict8.org

ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENTS

Larry Cox, Corpus Christi TX; (361) 765-8974; judgepilot@gmail.com

D. Tom Holmsley, Crosby TX; (915) 588-8735; delmholsmy@gmail.com

Michael Hicks, El Paso TX; (915) 218-9560; mhicks86103@gmail.com

Johnny Hunt, Godley TX; (817) 905-8124; huntsranch@aol.com

Bruce Landsman, San Benito TX; (956) 244-1034; adjclc2@mathnet.com

Terry Monroe, Greenwood LA; (318) 470-2650; tmlm959@aol.com

Jason Perry, Seary AR; (501) 281-2991; oldschool1@yahoo.com

Randy Ritch, Magnolia TX; (281) 701-3121; randyrtich.dist8@yahoo.com

Pablo “Chico” Romero, Royce City TX; (951) 250-4648; thunderbirds84@yahoo.com

Steve Shipley, Mayhill NM; (806) 620-0590; shipley525@gmail.com

Gary Strickland, Hooks TX; (903) 278-5703; gaystric@gmail.com

Jerry Walters, Maurice LA; (337) 298-7755; jerome1w1@gmail.com

AVP SAFETY

Tony Breyen, Wichita Falls TX; (940) 733-2803; awb1056@sbglobal.net

RC/CL/FF/EVENTS SANCTION COORDINATOR

Lawrence Harville, (817) 781-9615; laharvy@yahoo.com

DISTRICT VIII WEBMASTER

Sonny Coleman, zepher@cannet.net

Children and adults with a model airplane at a flying field
(L-R): Greater Southwest Aero Modelers (Hurst TX) instructor Chris Moon, 8-year-old pilot Grayson Carlos, his brother Troy, mom Brandi, and their friends Bowen and Brian Wade. Grayson received a certificate for being the youngest pilot to solo.
Three people standing with a model airplane
Johnny Bowden, his wife, Gabrela, and son, Zeke, from the Fort Bend Club in Houston and the Thunderbirds RC Club in Fort Worth TX, at Bomber Field in Monaville TX.
Four people holding a framed award at a flying field
(L-R): District VIII Vice President Lawrence Harville, 2022 AMA Hall of Fame (HOF) inductee Mike Fedor, 2025 HOF inductee Julie Parker, and her husband, 2021 HOF inductee Faust Parker. Julie’s accomplishments, honors, and commendations fill several pages. She was nominated for the 2025 HOF by Mike, who highlighted her achievements in Free Flight (FF) since 1983. Julie has 23 top-five finishes in America’s Cup, is a three-time America’s Cup champion in F1Q, and a three-time national champion in F1Q. She received the FAI Jean Batten Award in 2022 and the National Free Flight Society Presidential Award in 2015, 2019, 2023, and 2024. Her dedication to FF is invaluable, making her a deserving recipient for the AMA HOF.
Group surrounding Julie Parker as she holds a certificate
Surrounded by friends and competitors, 2025 AMA HOF inductee Julie Parker receives her HOF certificate.
Group of pilots and families with model aircraft
The Temple RC Club Picnic and Fly-In in Temple TX. It was a great bunch of friends, pilots, and families.