Written by BT (10/2012), transcribed by JS (01/2013); Updated by JS (07/2014)
District IV Bliss Teague Hickory, North Carolina
I became an AMA member for the second time in the mid-60s. The first time was in the mid-40s. In 1978 I became a Contest Director and have handled more than 50 contests since. I attained Leader Member-status in 1989 and was appointed AVP for Western North Carolina in 1998. Then I was responsible for approximately 40 clubs and visited approximately three-fourths of them.
I have held the office of club president of over 25 terms, though not all consecutive, and was vice-president for several years. I was instrumental in starting the first modeling club in our area and securing four flying sites.
I enjoy meeting people and talking modeling. Everyone has something to contribute and that makes modelers special. …
My modeling started at the early age of nine, being interested in balsa gliders and rubber powered models. Then my interest moved to control line. I worked in a hobby shop to support my modeling. After a time out for family and home, I started back in the late 60s in radio control and building my own radios. Like most, I flew trainers, sport types, and then pattern and racing. Later, I tried helicopters, some sailplanes and a little electric. Eventually, I got into scale and the larger models. I enjoy all facets of modeling, although I haven’t tried them all. Perhaps someday I will.
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