Where are we going?

Without a doubt there is a changing of the guard coming soon. Similar to WW2 vets., the folks who started with single channel, galloping ghost, pulse proportional, reeds etc. are dying off at an alarming rate! These are the folks that have guided the R/C hobby for a long, long time and it is time for them to step down. Having been a member during this era I am thankful for all that has been accomplished! We who have been there, know what was done and recognize the hard work that has accompanied it.

So, it's time for a younger generation to take over control and determine the direction the AMA shall head. Whether they will listen to people of experience, pay heed to the foibles of the past and recognize the hard work of their predecessors, as well as plot course for the future, remains to be seen.

Down through the ages there has always been friction between the generations. Until recently, it's seemed the younger generations have always tended to grow to understand the points of view and experience, and ended up with appreciation for the older generation. The older generations have appreciated the enthusiasm, dedication and hard work of the younger generation.

Will this continue, or (as I fear) will life only be about youth? I only hope I am provin wrong while I can still comprehend it!