Now that I have formal notification that I am a nominated Ballot Candidate, I will provide a peek for you to the MA page plus my life experience.

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EVP Campaign Statement, Horrace D. Cain, 2008


Hello, AMA Members. Are you well satisfied with this aeromodeling sport-hobby in your chosen disciplines? Hopefully you are as satisfied as I have been for over 60 years.

With so long in this activity, I wish to see it survive in this fast paced and active world in which we live. Modelers need flying sites, where they should be able to feel secure, and to know that once they labor and procure those sites, they can expect to enjoy the fruit of that labor for a long time.

Elect Horrace D. Cain, AMA L-93, New Caney, TX, to the office of Executive Vice President, Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA). Then you and I can direct AMA to ensure flying facilities exist and your welcome there will remain for many years.

Together we can ensure governments at all levels are aware of our excellent sport. Using available no-cost media we can bring the aeromodeling message to all from the White House down to city and township councils. All the major networks plus local news media will receive aeromodeling news on a regular basis. Informing the national offices and media about the international goodwill AMA promotes through the FAI programs has to be of their interest. When a Club or group speaks to officials about flying sites, noise problems, etc. the modelers will then be received by persons aware of modeling’s worth in recreation and education for both young and old.

As you may be aware, certain organizations have a regular C-Corporation for the organization, yet provide one or more Foundations to provide membership benefits under the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 501 (c) (3). AMA could use such framework. Then AMA, unrestricted, could present to legislatures those items benefiting AMA members.
There are those that, for political gain, would severely restrict our sport. Here is an opportunity to secure our investments and labors in our sport. Together, we can do that.

AMA has established a commercial publishing business known as an “Unrelated Business” under the IRC. As such it can suffer certain federal income tax liabilities. So far the AMA provides adequate financial losses to preclude any significant tax.
Do you stop earning money because you have to pay tax? While significant profitability may require taxes, AMA could significantly reduce the loss of your dues monies which now finance this commercial operation. You and I can do that.

Our sport and hobby has many different disciplines and factions. Isn’t it wonderful that so many can enjoy such different activities, yet be bonded by a common name, aeromodeling? However this means the AMA really needs to branch out and attract persons from all the various modeling themes be they sport or hobby. We need to recognize our fellow modeler, no matter his/her interest or station within the activity.

The technologies and the membership needs are, as the world itself, changing almost exponentially. As an association, we must lead these advances. Only a progressive Executive Council (EC) can lead our employee staff in this direction.

AMA programs need constant revision, modifications or even deletion, while new programs are developed to meet the needs of a changing aeromodeler’s society. Providing the necessary outreach to the newer generations involved in the new technologies, yet still providing for the established needs of the more conservative approaches, will allow AMA to attract and maintain the membership needed to accomplish AMA goals.

These objectives will provide all aeromodeling disciplines with a progressive AMA EC, one equipped to represent its membership and their interests to the world. As your EVP, I will pursue these objectives, and inform you as they progress.
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So there you have my main focus. If I have a strong point, it is that I am not afraid to communicate to the membership what I do, why I do such and the results as they develop. In addition, I try to have more than one plan in hand and will change and/or restructure plans when needed to advance the objective. You will make the final decision with your vote.


Life Experiences
Horrace D. Cain,
RESUME Page 1 of 2
AMA L-93
31619 Bohlssen Rd.
New Caney, TX 77357
281-399-5627
[email protected]


Objectives
As Executive Vice President of the Academy, my objectives are :

1.) Assist the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) to be well known throughout all levels of governments, national and local along with all news media, by expressing the sport of model aviation in the recreational and competition senses, and the international goodwill of the AMA’s FAI programs.
2.) Promote the restructure of the current AMA into a main corporate body with one or more foundations to provide the membership functions, enhancing needed opportunities for both non-profit and lobby functions.
3.) Enhance the AMA’s Internal Revenue Code 501 (c) (3) named “Unrelated Business” function/s to become a better financially rewarding entity for the AMA.
4.) . Assist in the development of new programs, and modification of old programs, commensurate with the differences and interest levels of current and future aeromodelers, to better fit the needs of the many different individuals with the objective of enticing them to join and remain as members of AMA.

Education
Two years college Liberal Arts GED
USAF : Aviation Cadets, Navigator with Electronics: 1955-56.
USAF: Academic and Flight Instructor Navigation School, 1956.
USAF: Advanced Navigation, Long Range Strategic Reconnaissance and Bombardment: 1958
USAF: B-47 Combat Aircrew Training: 1958-59
USAF: Pilot Training 1962-63.
USAF: Instructor Pilot Training: 1963
USAF: Squadron Officer School: Leadership, Management, etc.1963
USAF: Academic Flight Instructor 1965.
Laredo, TX Jr. College: 4 Semesters Night School; English: 1964-67
United Airlines: UAL New Hire Pilot Training: early 1968
Successful Investing and Money Management , Hume Course, 1989-90

Management Experience
LIFE: From a small High School to USAF Officer with wings at age 20, to being able to send three children through major universities, Northwestern, Purdue, and University of Chicago then onto a fairly decent retired life from age 60 should represent fair management of LIFE and associated resources.
Founded and owned successful Hobby Business in north west suburb of Chicago, 1971-77. Sold at profit.
Time and resource management with UAL pilot, USAF Reserve pilot, and HS owner at same time.
Used a number of Sub-Chapter S corporations to allow for better financial positioning, including children’s college funding.
Managed flight crews, maintenance crews and other related personnel and resources through 41 years of professional aviation, including instructing in both flight and academic envirionments, plus combat weapons delivery.



Financial Background
Pioneered use of IRA funds in real estate investments for lucrative returns.
Pioneered the use of multiple IRA accounts to use the sixty (60) day Roll-Over rules for quick funds to secure investments. Taught others how.
Originated the financial procedure, Nov. 1981, that obtained the final release of the 50 FCC frequencies now used by RC modelers.
Charitable activity includes a $40,000.00 appraised value Real Estate donation to the AMA in December 1984.

Insurance
None other than as a user.

Legal background
Self taught in Real Estate and Federal Income Taxes to a fair degree.
Experienced six IRS audits without criminal accusation.
Have represented self in civil courts and won, against attorney, March 2007, Small Claims, Sep. 2007.

Technical Background
Highly Trained and frequently used in subjects of Applied Aerodynamics, Electrical systems, Fueling systems, Hydraulic systems, Pneumatic systems.
Previously well trained in the use and application of thermonuclear physics and weapon systems and the delivery factors thereof.
Also experienced in the operation of reciprocating conventional engines plus a number of turbine engines including afterburners.

Aeromodeling Experience
Extensive for 60 years. Experienced in most disciplines of the Control Line, Free Flight, and Radio Control models. Contest Director since 1963. Leader member since 1964.
Have won over 150 trophies in competition, CL, FF, and RC.
Served 3 years as a RC Contest Coordinator and 3 years as a District Vice President.
Manpower Director at the 1972 Glenview and 1973 Oshkosh Nationals.
Purchased 100 acres, 1996, to provide Club with 30 acres to build superior Flying Facility.
Recently, 2007, provided additional 20 acres to club, all at significant personal expense.
Have directed one or more events per year for past eleven years.


Horrace D. Cain
31619 Bohlssen Rd.
New Caney, TX 77357

Other Aviation items: Charter Founder and sustaining member: American Air Museum, Britain
Recognized: National Aviation and Space Exploration Wall of Honor, Museum, S.F. Udvar-Hazy Center.

Thanks for your support and I sincerely hope you and I can give the sport of model aviation a big boost through a well directed AMA.