Author: Lawrence Harville

Edition: Model Aviation - 2026/07
Page Numbers: 106
District VIII

Stepping up in a big way: I am proud to announce Gordon Guillory as District VIII’s newest AVP. Many of you already know him well because of his attendance at events. Currently the president of the North Dallas RC Club, Gordon has been flying warbirds and sport, electric, gas, and EDF airplanes for 34 years. I first met him when he was president of the Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. organization’s local chapter. When you see him, he is easy to spot; he’s the tall guy with a big smile. Say hi!

Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas

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

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
Gordon Guillory, Denton TX; (214) 392-0259; airmeng44@gmail.com
Michael Hicks, El Paso TX; (915) 218-9560; mlhicks86103@gmail.com
Johnny Hunt, Godley TX; (817) 905-8124; huntsranch@aol.com
Bruce Landsman, San Benito TX; (956) 244-1034; adjc1c2@hotmail.com
Terry Monroe, Greenwood LA; (318) 470-2650; tlm1959@aol.com
Jason Perry, Searcy AR; (501) 281-2991; oldschoolh1@yahoo.com
Randy Ritch, Magnolia TX; (281) 701-3121; randyritch.dist8@yahoo.com
Pablo “Chico” Romero, Royce City TX; (951)250-4648; Thunderbirds84@yahoo.com
Steve Shipley, Mayhill NM; (806) 620-0590; shipley2525@gmail.com
Gary Strickland, Hooks TX; (903) 278-5703; garystric@gmail.com

AVP Safety

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

RC/CL/FF Event Sanction Coordinator

Troy Phillips, (505) 600-5270;
troy.phillips@icloud.com
District VIII Webmaster
Sonny Coleman, zepher@camnet.net

After 14 years, Associate Vice President (AVP) Jerry Walters is stepping down from his AVP duties. He has been flying models for 45 years and is one of our longest-serving AVPs in District VIII. He will be missed! He has put many of our modelers in Model Aviation magazine. When you see him at the field, give him a big thank you for a job well done.
After 14 years, Associate Vice President (AVP) Jerry Walters is stepping down from his AVP duties. He has been flying models for 45 years and is one of our longest-serving AVPs in District VIII. He will be missed! He has put many of our modelers in Model Aviation magazine. When you see him at the field, give him a big thank you for a job well done.
(L-R): Troy Phillips, the president of the Rockwall RC Club in Rockwall, Texas, presents Neal Higinbotham with the Rockwall Lifetime Member award. AVP Chico Romero is also pictured. Troy is also the District VIII contest coordinator.
(L-R): Troy Phillips, the president of the Rockwall RC Club in Rockwall, Texas, presents Neal Higinbotham with the Rockwall Lifetime Member award. AVP Chico Romero is also pictured. Troy is also the District VIII contest coordinator.
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Photo captions

The Tyler Modelers Club (TMC) in Tyler, Texas, hosted its third annual In The Sticks Flyin with 41 registered pilots. (L-R): Alan Mcentarfer, Rick Madrigal, TMC Vice President/Secretary Phil Beckmon, TMC President Wayne Garrett, and Larry Hawks Jr. from the Shreveport Area Radio Kontrol Society.