SEPTEMBER 2006 DISTRICT 1 REPORT:
Andy Argenio, District I Vice President

IF YOU HAVEN’T viewed the District I Web site recently; you will be pleased to know that the site design, presentation, and content are all new. This is your Web site and connection to the clubs, members, activities, and events throughout District I.

Take some time to experience the changes and to enjoy the news, current events, and gallery of pictures. Several sections are under construction so expect to see weekly additions and content upgrades.

The Calendar of Events section lists all the current sanctioned events in District I, as well as any non-sanctioned events or activities that are
submitted. You will notice that any clubs or district events that have had advertising posters or fliers created for them are in a PDF file next to the event listing. These advertisements can be opened, printed, and given out at club meetings.

I particularly enjoy the picture gallery section with more than 2,000 pictures from District I events I have attended or those submitted by district members. When using this section, click on the icon that activates the slide-show feature.

The club section will eventually have a user map interface for each state that will show club location markers that you may click on to provide club specific information.

Plans include creating an advertising section for District I hobby dealers to help support the Web site costs, provide a section for district Special Interest Groups and their officers and activities, and establish a “celebrities” section to honor District I members who have been the shakers and movers of our district’s aeromodeling history.

All of the district officers are volunteers and their work and efforts are much appreciated. I want to give a special thank you to our webmaster,
Paul Costa, for all his hard work.

By the time you read this column, the first of the two AMA district-sponsored events for 2006 will be over. If you missed the Woodstock event, plan to attend the Annual District I AMA Fun-Fly & Air Show described in the advertisement. Supporting and attending these district events will ensure their yearly continuance. Attending these events will also give you an opportunity to meet and talk to the district officers.

It’s all about friendship, fun, and flying. I want to see you at the Salem District I event.