Originally posted by vpresley
I heard a lot about Mr Stillman, but his words were no where to be found. Thought it was time "HE" spoke up. You and Red say he can walk on water, wanted to hear it from him. Your continued problem is the "negativeness" of your attitude, your posts, flaming and your personal attacks in general. Not a good reflection on you. You can do all the same things you want, not using these negative traits you seem to favor. Wonder why you choose this method over the more positive method. You can't change the way its right now, you can change it at the next election. All you and reds diatribes do is reflect poorly on you and your character as a person/modeler. But you seem unable to do a little self assesment of your methods, and choose the higher ground, old dog can't learn new tricks ?
Vince AMA 7051
Vince, did you not read post #31 in this thread from Tony Stillman. Niether Kieth or I made any statements regarding Tony Stillman walking on water. All you have to do is compare the background and resumes of the two individuals. Why, rather than shoot at the messengers, don't you post some positive things regarding Mr. McNeill. Why should he be retained in office? What has he done to promote model aviation in District V? Why doesn't he respond in kind to the questions posted here?
Just compare the two statements from the last campaign.
Stillman:
I became involved with Radio Control modeling at the age of fourteen. That is the key word when considering my qualifications for the office of Vice President for District V: INVOLVED. From 1971 when I joined AMA and my local club, Northwest Florida Modelers, Inc., I have been directly involved with both my local club and the national organization.
Member of Northwest Florida Modelers, Inc. and AMA since 1971
Served in every office of my local club, and am currently serving as Secretary/Treasurer
Contest Director since 1974
Pattern Event Director for NATS - 1992, 1993
Contest Director for World Championships - 1983, 1999
Team Manager for USA F3A World Championship Pattern Team - 1993, 1995, 1997
SRCA District Vice President - 1992 through 1993
NSRCA President - 1994 through 1997
I have flown free flight, helicopters, scale, giant scale, pattern, IMAC, sailplanes, R/C assist old timers, and even some pylon racing and combat. Though my own personal first love is Pattern, I am an advocate for all types of modeling, as they are all a part of model aviation.
District V has so much to offer AMA.. We have some of the best builders, pilots, clubs and flying sites in the entire United States. My Associate Vice Presidents, who will be active modelers, and I will listen to your concerns and see that your voices are heard in Muncie.
My background in modeling, along with my career in the hobby industry, gives me unique insight into many areas that need attention within AMA. Please support me this fall when you receive your ballot. Help me to help YOU. Together, we can make a change for the better in our District and in the AMA itself!
McNeill
From mailings to District V members and from ad to appear in Model Aviation, November 01
“If I am reelected, I will continue to do just exactly what I have been doing.”
AMA Life Member (L-2)
AMA Fellow
AMA Historian Emeritus
27 years on the AMA Council.
Former AMA Secretary Treasurer (10 yrs)
Co-founder of AMA's Life Member numbering system.
Co-founder with John Worth of AMA's National Newsletter
Sole Editor of the AMA Nat'l Newsletter for many years.
Current serving Officer of I.M.A.A. Assistant Director under Rod Gier
LIFE Member if I.M.A.A.
Life Member of N.F.F.S. (Nat'l Free Flight Society)
Honorary Life Member of S.A.M. (Society of Antique Modelers)
Life Member of the Birmingham RC Assoc'n.
Honorary Member of the BAMA Flyers. (Birmingham Aeromodeling Assn)
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Red S.
AMA 951
District V - there is a choice - make it!