We had one of the best-attended events in memory, with a ton of fun including:
Raffle for some awesome planes from MotionRC and Redwing
Donated planes for raffle with the new members: QuickSTART
Early Bird renewal raffle tickets for sale for PRIME and FULL members
Delicious catered meal with plenty of beer soda water and dessert
2018 President's Award winners were:
Above and Beyond Awards went to:
Mike Stellern - for years of service on the Field Team and the Board
Mark Stellern - for years of service on the Field Team and the Board
Dennis Chivetta - for years (decades?) of service as Secretary and Treasurer
George Biderman - for QuickSTART / Pilot Instruction program and Youth Outreach
Kerry Eisenbach - for always helping out with the difficult exhibition flying events, youth outreach and field work
Craftsman of the Year - for consistently bringing interesting scratch-build planes each year with high quality workmanshop, AND helping others learn the techniques, tips, tools, materials and philosophies that lead to enjoyment of the building and repair part of the hobby:
Bob Scheppele
Paul Appelbaum
Newbie of the Year - for demonstrating the service and values of the club in first year of FULL or PRIME membership - Mike Nowak
Pilot of the Year - best pilot in the club, always learning, AND always helping others at the field with their planes, engines, equipment, flying skills - Kerry Eisenbach
Best Crash - for a spectacular one that almost took down the grid with a 25% P-51 - Doug Thompson
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