SAPropbuster,

The following was sent to me second hand. Since I did not receive the original, I can only assume it is accurate.

Mongo, or anyone else that got an original, Is this what you received in the mail?

JR

The copy follows:

>It very soon will be Executive Council (AMA Board of Directors)
> election time in the AMA District VIII region.
>
> Each adult AMA member (almost 19,000) who reside within the states of:
> Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana will be sent a
> ballot (to save outgoing postage this ballot is enclosed within
> their 2004 membership renewal paperwork).
>
> It is NOT required that you submit your 2004 membership renewal at the
> same time as your ballot. In fact your renewal and your vote MUST be
> sent to separate locations to be properly processed (AND COUNTED).
>
> Each year literally thousands of AMA election ballots are improperly
> sent to the AMA Headquarters enclosed within their membership renewal.
>
> (Some have told me that they thought that they were saving AMA postage
> by sending these together by enclosing their ballot within their
> membership renewal paperwork.)
>
> This is NOT at all THE CASE as YOUR VOTE MUST be sent
> to a separate address where the auditors independently
> tally the votes. So PLEASE use the postage paid postcard
> to cast your ballot - just mark it and drop in into the mail. (It is
> pre-addressed and postage paid and will get to the auditors.)
>
> IF YOU ENCLOSE YOUR BALLOT WITHIN YOUR RENEWAL PAPERWORK AND SEND IT
> TO AMA HEADQUARTERS IN MUNCIE,INDIANNA IT WILL NOT BE COUNTED AND
> WILL BE DESTROYED.
>
> The 2004-2006 term of office for the AMA Board of Directors (Executive
> Council) will set the course which AMA takes into the 21st Century.
>
> Your input via your vote is needed and important !
>
> Elsewhere you will be seeing the political rhetoric and campaign
> promises of all the candidates in this election !
>
> Please read it to help you choose who to vote for... or if you choose
> to please contact the candidates directly and personally to ask any
> questions which you may have of them and their candidacy.
>
> ( I gladly publish my contact information and would be HAPPY to
> discuss this election with anyone at anytime ! )
>
> Historically only 10% to 12% of the eligible membership votes in these
> elections.
>
> Many just do not BOTHER to VOTE !
>
> So please vote! Your vote is needed and important !
>
> It is by YOUR vote that you can express how much that
> you are really care about your AMA organization, and its mission and
> its goals and its objectives.
>
> HERE is where I stand and WHAT I stand for !!!
>
> and please consider the following...
>
> [email protected] wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> I am Dr. Sandy Frank of Weatherford, TX. I am seeking your vote for
> re-election as your AMA District VIII representative to the AMA Board
> of Directors. In that capacity, I will continue to insure that your
> thoughts, concerns, and issues are brought forward for consideration
> by the entire AMA Executive Council. The 2004-2006 term of office will
> continue to steer the course for AMA into the 21st Century.
>
> Please vote.
>
> I have been an aeromodeler since my earliest recollections, an AMA
> member since 1957, and have built, flown, competed with and enjoyed,
> all types of C/L, F/F and R/C model aircraft. As a child, I was taught
> about modeling and over the following 39 years I have learned and
> experienced the personal fulfillment of AMA volunteer work at the
> local, regional and national volunteer levels.
>
> As a means by which to better serve the AMA members and all modelers
> of District VIII, in 1999 I conceived, organized, and produced the
> first Southwestern Aeromodeling Conference in Arlington, TX. (SWAC
> 2003 - Oct. 3rd - 4th) All profits will once again go to AMA projects
> and initiatives (within the 5 state region of AMA District VIII).
>
> I have been successful in my personal career as a Licensed
> Psychologist (Ph.D.) and have owned and operated a private practice,
> but am now semi retired. My record on Council for the past six years
> is solid proof of my extensive leadership, management, and
> representational skills. I can, and will, continue to devote the time,
> energy, and effort required to represent "YOU" well to the AMA Board
> of Directors.
>
> Your vote is needed and important !
>
> I will support no dues increases or AMA instigated lawsuits. I will
> continue to place local modeling support (especially flying site
> assistance) as AMA's highest priority, and work to even further open
> communications between the AMA and all of its members.
>
> Your vote for me will be a vote for progressive and dynamic
> representation of each and every member of District VIII, and
> sincerely appreciated. I am available 24 X 7 to assist you!
>
> Thank you.
>
> Dr. Sandy Frank - AMA Life Member #L-69