Hi, everyone! Keith asked me to jump in here and let you guys know that I am throwing my hat in the ring for AMA District 5 VP for 2005.

The election will actually take place in the fall/winter of 2004. I ran last time, and ended up 80 votes short. I had a lot of support from many, many people who worked hard to get my name out. The biggest problem is voter apathy. This is the case in even National elections! Many don't have any idea what the VP's job even is! Some actually think it is to go around and take pictures of the "Very Important" club members and put them in the VP column of Model Aviation. Sure, getting members pictures is a good thing, and I would continue to do that, but actually sitting in on Executive Council meeting and making AMA policy is the REAL JOB!

I know many are not happy with the increase of dues, and want real answers as to why. Some have even had to go outside the district to get answers for other AMA VP's as our's seems to be unavailable to the membership.

I am announcing officially my intent to run here on R/C Universe! I will have a booth at the Southeastern Modelers Show in Perry, GA. I hope many of you will come by and introduce yourself. I would be HONORED to hear from you, and happy to answer any questions as to what my vision for our District is.

Thanks!