ORIGINAL: MikeL
I wrote to him asking about his position on a few things prior to the last election he was part of. I just wanted his views. Instead of answering them, he sent me a rather terse note about not having included my AMA number in my communication. He wouldn't talk to me without "verifying that I was an AMA member." That was a little off-putting. Once I gave him the information he was dismissive about my questions, and when I pressed for more than a dismissal he became defensive. As I recall I was asking him about his opinion on what the AMA could do to encourage park flyers to join the AMA and look into their local clubs.
It didn't leave a pleasant taste in my mouth.
I can't say much about the District VP that covers your area...
The Dist VIII VP, Dr. Sandy Frank, has been very easy to get information from, and he once sent me copies of his notes from an EC meeting. (which he certainly didn't have to do...) The amount of stuff these guys are dealing with is MUCH more than most AMA members hear about.
Yest, there are sometimes conflictiong opinions as to how to deal with something in the EC, but that's normal. Get 4 model aircraft enthusiests together, you'll get 6 opions on any subject.