Gentlemen- No need to get into a shouting match over all of this, the fix is already in. I want to say a few words about the appointment of the new CEO that I am sure I will be crucified for saying. I have known Dave for quite a long time. I lived in district 2 and was the IMAA D2 director for five years. Dave is a good person and dedicated to the AMA and model aviation. He works hard at it and is willing to go out of his way to help fellow modelers. All that being said, I am not happy with how all of this went down. Not one person was interviewed for this position although the AMA spent money to advertise the job. I have been told that over 30 people sent in resumes including a person who has a high position in an aviation related non-profit with a soaring membership. The week that this appointment took place, the EC went to Muncie to set-up interviews however sometime prior to the meeting a deal was made and the job went to Dave.

Do I feel that Dave will do a good job-YES. Do I feel he should have been considered-YES. Do I feel the top 8 canidates should have been interviewed-YES. The way this appointment was made stinks of "insider trading" as they say on Wall Street. Why would anyone ever waste the time to apply for a position at the AMA if we do business in such a way?

The AMA needs some reforms as well as some new blood with fresh ideas. The problem is the MEMBERSHIP does not want to get involved as long as someone else is willing to pull the wagon.