SFDRCM

AMA VP Mike Brown at Field

2010-03-18T21:36:00.001-07:00

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Also SFDRCM has been awarded TAG funds.

I wanted to personally thank the club for applying for a TAG grant. This year there were several clubs who applied from most all AMA districts and three from District X alone!
There is only so much money available for these grants so I spent a lot of time thinking what was the best thing to do with the funds, what would be best for the hobby. In the end I thought it best I shared what was available between all three clubs who applied evenly, rather than all for 1. I hope you agree with my way of thinking.

I would also like to ask all three of the clubs that received grant money to write something for the District X newsletter. I think the entire district would be proud to know what three of its clubs have done for modeling. A long or short article with how ever many pictures you would like to send would be great.
If you could let me know in advance when your TAG event will be held I will try and get one of our AMA AVP's to attend. I wish it could be me Wayne but I won't be able to come back that fast.

Again, I thank you for your hard work and dedication to our hobby.

Michael Brown
District X Vice President.

Michael Brown Visit Thursday

2010-03-17T15:45:00.001-07:00

Michael Brown will be at our field about 9:00 AM, maybe a tad latter. See you there if you can make it.

Wayne

Forwarded message :

I am sure Jim has been keeping you informed but I will be at the SFDRCM flying field tomorrow AM. I am not sure when as I don't know how long it will take to get there but I am at the Pomona KOA campground by where the RCX show will be. I would guess I will leave here early, say 8am but the plan is to call Jim Feldmann when I leave for the field and he is going to be there to open the gate for me....unless guy's are already flying.
I will be happy to answer any questions any of you have and plan to fly with you all as well.
I am running to continue as your District X Vice President in the coming election so if there is anything along those lines you wish to discuss I am happy to talk about it.
Thanks for having me and lets have some fun flying together tomorrow.

Michael Brown
District X Vice President.

AMA District X Special Election

2010-03-16T18:16:00.001-07:00

I just receive this message from Lawrence and we pass it on for your information.

Michael Brown will be at our Field this Thursday March 18th and he would like to meet as many of you as possible.

Michael and Lawrence will be running against each other in the election that will take place in late September. Come and meet Michael this Thursday.

SFDRCM
C Wayne Brown, President

Begin forwarded message:

From: Lawrence Tougas amadistrictxelection@gmail.com
Date: March 16, 2010 10:33:57 AM PDT
Subject: AMA District X Special Election

Dear AMA District X Members,

Today I announce my intention of becoming the AMA District X Vice President. As many of you know I was a candidate in last year’s District X election. Jim Giffin and I campaigned for the office. After all 23,000 members of District X had an opportunity to vote the election came down to 34 votes. Jim prevailed by those 34 votes in a 51%-49% split.

Sadly Jim passed away 1 month into his term. AMA by-laws require that a special election be held when a Vice President leaves office before the end of their term. This special election will be held in the October/November time frame concurrent with the National Election for AMA President.

I believe my background in modeling, aviation, and business makes me the best candidate for the office. My top 3 issues for District X are;

1) Helping clubs find and keep their fields.
2) Bring District X to the internet
3) Build an AMA Western United States Flying site

Any club that is on public land, rents their land from a third party, or is near a population that may object to their field needs to be proactive in protecting their field. Building strong relationships with your elected officials, landlord, and community are essential in protecting the long term use of your field. Clubs need to market themselves, and it is essential that this take place before your field is at risk. I have some specific ideas on how clubs can do this and will do everything in my power to protect our right to fly.

Our District X website is not up to snuff. It has little information on it and it almost never is updated. We can and will do better under my leadership. We will harness the power of the internet to keep our members well informed. We will share news of our events, tips for construction, and flying of our models. We will also collect historical information about the clubs, and modelers that make District X great.

I believe that the time has come for the AMA to build a western United States flying site. AMA West will be a place we can hold large contests of every type, R/C, C/L, and F/F. We would be able to host a portion of the Nats with the dedicated support of our members. This will be a place for us to gather and enjoy the fellowship of the modeling community. We could hold large fun flys like the Joe Nall event on the east coast. We are only limited by our imagination.

I need your help to achieve these goals. You can help by talking to your modeling friends and let them know about my ideas. You can help by having your club officially endorse me. You can help by contributing to my campaign.

As an airline employee I am able to get around our large district. I would like to start mapping out appearances at large gatherings of modelers. If you are planning an event and would like me to attend please contact me, I can’t promise to make it to every event but I will make my best effort. This weekend I will be at the RCX show in Pomona, California. If you would like to meet me please send me an email and we will coordinate.

I have a blog that I started for last year’s election and will be updating. It is at

http://ama-district-x-election.blogspot.com/

Last year while running for office, I met some wonderful people, and received a lot of support for my campaign. I look forward to meeting more modelers, and will need all of your support to become the AMA District X Vice President.

Sincerely,
Lawrence Tougas
AMA 232

Float Fly IS ON This Saturday

2010-03-09T20:21:00.000-08:00

Here's the DEAL for club members:

1. The Lake is free. We, the club, have paid for the Lake.

2. No flying fee for CLUB MEMBERS. $10.00 for non Member. Club members bring your club card.

3. Royal Catering will be there from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM for those who want to purchase a nice meal. Possibly at 8AM also.

COME FLY With Us. Rain, Rain, Rain has gone away.

SFDRCM

Zeno's Warbird Video Drive-In Videos

2010-03-07T07:32:00.000-08:00

Zeno's Warbird Video Drive-In Big March 2010 Newsletter

Hello World War 2 & jet aircraft fans. You're invited to drop by
Zeno's Drive-In http://www.zenoswarbirdvideos.com/
for this month's sortie of five exciting aviation documentary films
playing over the Internet. This month we have two Premiers and all
five films have been remastered for better web streaming.

As always, all of the videos showing on our web site are for your free
viewing pleasure. The movies playing at the Matinee are now viewable
in both RealVideo and Windows Media streaming video formats.

March newsletter posted

2010-03-06T17:51:00.001-08:00

Click here for MARCH NEWSLETTER

Video of Turbine Heli Flight at our field

2010-03-06T17:37:00.000-08:00

Video by Gogian Yee. What a sound! See what $7000 will buy.
Allow about 30 seconds after the title for the action to start - we are new at Youtube.

Float Fly POSTPONED

2010-03-03T20:05:00.001-08:00

Rain, Rain, Rain, Go Away

The March 6th Float fly has been postponed to March 13th

Wayne Brown

New District X Newlsetter

2010-02-26T21:12:00.001-08:00

CLICK HERE for new AMA District X newsletter, thanks to Michael and Sandra Brown.

FLOAT FLY POSTPONED

2010-02-26T13:32:00.001-08:00

Because of the probability of rain on February 27, the Float Fly has been rescheduled for March 6. Because of preparations for the Renaissance Faire it will be at a slightly different location within the park. Please watch the website for further information.

Raidentech Sale

2010-02-24T19:29:00.000-08:00

Get free shipping with coupon code "FREESHIP4ME" Minimum purchase $50 required.
OR
Get 10% Off with coupon code "TENOFF4ME" No minimum purchase required.
All offers expired on March 15, 2010.

Newspaper Interview this Tuesday 2/23

2010-02-22T19:32:00.000-08:00

The Tribune is scheduled to come to our Flying Field tomorrow and
write an article on our behalf and kick off our TAG "Take off And
Grow" program. We are moving toward bringing in local school kids and
their parents.

WE WANT AS MANY FLYERS AND PLANES TO SHOW OFF AS POSSIBLE!

Come one Come all.

!0:00 AM is the expected time, therefore come early and get setup.

Wayne

Star-News at the Field Feb 23 - Members wanted!

2010-02-19T14:14:00.001-08:00

The Pasadena Star News / SGV Tribune will have a reporter at the field Tuesday Feb 23 at around 10 AM for photos and interviews. This is a great opportunity for positive publicity about our club and future open house events. Members and especially families and kids are encouraged to show up. Bring a plane even if you are not going to fly. This is a rare opportunity for positive action. Club logo apparel is encouraged. Lets put on a happy face! Weather is currently predicted to be clear and sunny that day!!

Updated February Newsletter Posted

2010-02-12T10:37:00.000-08:00

Updated newsletter posted - gremlins hid Frank's article.

Remember the meeting is Wed Feb 17.

Float Fly is Feb 27 !! Free to club members!!

February Newsletter link http://www.sfdrcm.com/docs/newsletters/02wav10.pdf

We have submitted an application to get a grant to host a TAG Model Aviation Day at our field. We will let you know as that progresses. If we have such an event, we will count on all club members to participate and show the public the best face of model aviation!

Design your own floats

2010-02-06T13:47:00.001-08:00

Want to try float flying without spending a lot (or any) money? Follow this link
http://www.geistware.com/rcmodeling/articles/floats/index.htm

for a calculator for dimensions. Cut some floats out of white foam, glue a rail on top, glass or iron-on the rest.

February Meeting Date Changed

2010-02-05T21:03:00.001-08:00

Special Note:

Remember our February meeting is scheduled for Wednesday February 17th and Field Cleanup will be the Saturday (2/20/10) after the Feb. meeting.

SFDRCM

Jim Giffin passes away; special election

2010-02-01T09:44:00.000-08:00

Dear Supporters,

I wanted to let you all know that Jim Giffin the District X vice-president passed away last Sunday January 31st. The news was posted here on the AMA website. Anyone wishing to send sympathy cards can send them to;

Maureen Giffin
Box 494688
Redding, CA. 96049

Jim's passing will require that the AMA conduct a special election to choose a new vice-president. Many of you have expressed strong feelings on how the vacancy should be filled; namely you feel I should be appointed to the position since Jim and I essentially received the same number of votes in the recent election. That is not going to be possible. The AMA bylaws require that each District Vice-President identify one of their Associate Vice-Presidents to step in, in cases such as this. Mike Brown was the AVP Jim chose to be his alternate.

Traditionally special elections are held at the same time as a regular election with voting in October and November. While this is tradition, it is not required. The Executive Council has the authority to call a special election at anytime. I have had discussions with our President Dave Mathewson on this issue, he has committed to thinking this issue over and may raise it next week at a discussion the Executive Council will be having on this and other issues.

If you are in favor of having a special election now rather than later to fill the District X Vice-President's position here's what you can do. Since you are all leaders in the clubs that provided the most support to me please encourage your members to send an email to Dave Mathewson at president@modelaircraft.org or our AMA Executive Director Jim Cherry at jcherry@modelaircraft.org asking that a special election be held now rather than in October. I have found Dave and Jim to be open and honest and more than happy to discuss important issues like this one we face now. Please ask that all emails be constructive and respectful.

While I feel genuinely sorry about Jim Giffin's passing, the issue of when we hold a special election does not allow time to pass before acting. I beleive that given a significant amount of positive feedback from AMA members we will have a special election now rather than later, but time is of the essence and we must act today.

If you would like to discuss this with me please contact me at 707-480-2053. Thank you for your support.

Sincerely,
Lawrence Tougas
Candidate for AMA District X Vice President
http://ama-district-x-election.blogspot.com/

Turbine Heli Demo Jan 16

2010-01-11T20:33:00.000-08:00

Come see something really special - bring your camera. 10 am

Click the picture for some background information

MECA Collecto & Hobby Swap Meet

2010-01-11T20:26:00.001-08:00

Hobby Swap Shop & MECA Collecto......Sat. Feb 13
The American Legion Post, #335 9am
till 1pm
9535 California Ave. South Gate,
Calif. 90280

Long Beach Freeway, (710fwy) to Firestone Blvd.
Take Firestone WEST approx 1 mile to California.
Take Calif. SOUTH to the hall on the right side of
the street. Park in lot on the LEFT side of the hall.
*********************************************************
Seller Tables @$10ea for MECA Members/ $10.01 Non-Members
Buyer & Seller admission @
$4 MECA Members/ $4.01 Non-MECA Members.
**FREE COFFEE & DONUTS**
Any questions contact George Milano (626)915-1922
*********************************************************
Don't forget we need prizes for the RAFFLE.
You guys came up with many neat items at the last one so lets keep it
going with even BETTER ITEMS this time.

No need for advance table reservations. Just pay at door.

January Newsletter Posted

2010-01-09T10:44:00.001-08:00

The January Newsletter is posted. Use this link http://www.sfdrcm.com/docs/newsletters/01wav10.pdf

Meeting is January 13 !!

AMA DISTRICT X NEWSLETTER

2010-01-05T15:54:00.001-08:00

AMA VP Jim Giffin has published the first AMA District X newsletter in an online format. I don’t see it yet at any AMA sites but we have it at:

www.sfdrcm.com/docs/distxnl01.pdf

Take a look – lots of pictures and hopefully we can submit to it!

AMA EXPO; MEETING DATES

2009-12-23T20:42:00.000-08:00

Deadline Jan 1 to order online. Don't forget to get your advance tickets for the AMA convention in Ontario Jan 8-10.

See you at the January 13th meeting and we have learned that our February meeting has been moved to the third Wednesday, February 17th.

Have a Merry Christmas everyone,
From the SFDRCM Executive Committee

EMS/JOMAR SALE

2009-12-21T20:39:00.000-08:00

USE CODE 120109

Our once a year customer appreciation sale ends on December 31. Take advantage of our only web sale during the year and save 10% on all products and from 21-24 December all orders will be shipped via Priority Mail at the regular shipping rate of $5. Please visit our website at www.emsjomar.com. Not all Hitec servos are listed on the website. Call for a special price.

SANYO BATTERIES / CONNECTORS / ZAP PRODUCTS / ALL HITEC / LiPOS / ERNST / +++

Sincerely, Mark Schwing

AMA Expo 2010 - Get the Bug - It's Awesome!

2009-12-21T20:01:00.001-08:00

You've "got the bug" -
now get to AMA Expo 2010!

AMA members encouraged to attend an Expo unlike any before - see and purchase the latest in model aviation and interact with aviation/aerospace celebrities! A great holiday gift purchase!

If you've been to one before, and think that the January 8-10 extravaganza at the convention center in Ontario, California will be just like past years, think again! Themed Get the Bug - It's Awesome!, this year's event is for the whole family.

"For just the price of admission we're offering the chance for attendees and exhibitors to listen to and interact with some of the top aviation luminaries in the country," says Jeff Nance, AMA Director of Marketing and Programs. "And there will be things to see and do which will thrill modelers and anyone interested in aviation and space. It might even be more than you can do in just one day, so consider a two- or three-day pass."

Advance ticket prices

One-day pass $13 (AMA $11)

Two-day pass $23 (AMA $20)

Three-day pass $32 (AMA $27)

At-the-door prices

One-day pass $15 (AMA $13)

Two-day pass $28 (AMA $24)

Three-day pass $36 (AMA $36)

Up to Jan. 1, go to www.modelaircraft.org/amaexpo

Planes For Sale

2009-12-14T09:02:00.001-08:00

Email HardLuckT@aol.com
Irvine, CA

Selling my planes

Areo-works Extra 300- 78”
With DA 50-not broken in yet $950.00
Hitec HS5965
Smart fly optical cut off switch

Areo-works YAK-54 - 72” $85.00
Just the Body Kit

Areo-works Edge 540T- 60” $300
OS 91

I also have a lot of Thunder Power Batteries for Electric planes
4ea 2200mah
4ea 2100mah