Have you renewed your club online or returned the renewal documents to AMA Headquarters? If you answered yes, thank you! If you just realized you have been procrastinating, it’s not too late! Renewing your club charter with AMA is now easier and faster than ever! Complete the process online at […]
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AMA Launches Club Toolkit as Part of Growth Initiative
At the request of AMA President Rich Hanson, District III Associate Vice President Mark Feist is leading a membership growth initiative. Working closely with the AMA executive director and members of the AMA Executive Council, an AMA Growth and Retention Plan and team have been created. The team is developing several […]
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AMA Club Recruiting Tips
Welcoming New Members When someone visits your club for the first time, your real work begins. A welcoming and inclusive environment is essential to building a vibrant community. Newcomers—especially those unfamiliar with model aviation—might feel overwhelmed by a group of seasoned hobbyists. Without meaning to, long-time members can give off […]
Continue readingClub Corner: What is a W-9 and How Does it Impact Clubs?
By Marc Guerra, AMA Chief Financial Officer | amacfo@modelaircraft.org In my last update, I covered the steps for obtaining a nonprofit tax ID number. In this current update, I’ll cover the steps of completing a W-9 request for a tax ID number. Your club might be asked to provide a […]
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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 […]
Continue readingClub 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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Club Corner: Club Renewals and Event Planning
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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Toys for Tots Fun-Fly
The city of Suffolk, Virginia, has a population of just over 100,000 people and is on the outskirts of larger communities in the area. While still growing, there is a need in the community to support families during the holiday season. In steps the Salvation Army. While larger areas of […]
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