A look into the AMA historical archives turned up something relevant considering recent news headlines. The following letter was sent to AMA Executive Director John Worth by former President Jimmy Carter following the 1977 Nats: “I send warmest greetings to the participants in the fifty-first Annual Meeting and National Model […]
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Seize the Day and Chase Your Dreams
By Ilona Maine, Clubs Director | ilonam@modelaircraft.org You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream. —C. S. Lewis As we say goodbye to 2024, AMA Headquarters is gearing up for a new chapter. After a successful tenure of more than 5 years as […]
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AMA Members Log First Flights of the New Year
Radio Control Club of Rochester (RCCR) The Radio Control Club of Rochester (RCCR) holds an annual Chilly Chili Fun Fly on New Year’s Day. Members get the chance to show off their chili creation talents. Four great tasting pots of chili showed up this year and were enjoyed by the […]
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Reflections on AMA Milestones
View From HQ By Chad Budreau, Former AMA Executive Director I FIND MYSELF REFLECTING on the incredible experiences and milestones we’ve achieved together at AMA. Serving as the AMA executive director (ED) has been a profoundly rewarding experience. It is bittersweet for me to share that I accepted a new […]
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Carl & Beth Goldberg Vital People Award Winners 2024
Five individuals have been awarded the annual Carl & Beth Goldberg Vital People Award. This award was designed to recognize AMA members who go above and beyond to support model aviation, their clubs, and other modelers. The Carl & Beth Goldberg Vital People Award recipients are nominated by fellow modelers […]
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Club Corner: Obtaining a Tax Identification Number
By Marc Guerra, AMA Chief Financial Officer | amacfo@modelaircraft.org There continue to be good financial management improvements at AMA Headquarters. We completed a successful independent financial audit where we received an unqualified opinion for our 2023 financial statements. All good audits include recommendations for improving internal accounting controls. As we […]
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Charter Club Renewal Season Approaching!
This is a reminder that we will begin mailing the 2025 club charter renewal packets in January. If there have been any changes in your club’s officers, please ensure that the updated information is submitted via email or online at the AMA Club Management Portal. This portal can also be […]
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By Gwen Mathis, AMA Education Development Coordinator | gwenm@modelaircraft.org As seen in the December 2024 issue of Model Aviation. IF YOU LIVE in a place that gets cold during the winter, you probably know how dangerous low temperatures can be for your batteries. If you’ve never noticed this before, pay […]
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By Randy Cameron, AMA Executive Vice President | flyrc@modelaircraft.org As seen in the December 2024 issue of Model Aviation. As I write this, the temperatures are starting to drop as we are getting closer to the holidays and build season. Hopefully, Santa will be good to you all and provide […]
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2024 AMA Model Aviation Hall of Fame Inductees
The AMA Model Aviation Hall of Fame has recognized AMA members for their outstanding contributions to the hobby of model aviation since 1969. Every year, various AMA members are nominated by their family and friends. These nominees are evaluated by AMA on their developmental and administrative accomplishments, volunteering efforts, and […]
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