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MAAC Board of Directors
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Zone A - Alberta (Nunavut & NWT)
Don G. McGowan
# 30 Cavanagh Cresc.
Stony Plain, AB
T7Z1G3
Tel:780-963-4586
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Member Profile: Maac member since '94. Member of Meridian Model Flyers Assoc. of Stony Plain, AB. Acted as Deputy Zone Director 2009 to 2011 when elected to Zone Director position.
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Zone C - British Columbia & Yukon
STEVE HUGHES
www.maaczonec.ca
#39 -844 Hutley Road
Armstrong, BC
V0E-1B7
Tel:250-546-0612
Fax: 250-546-0618
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Member Profile: Zone Director Zone C (BC)
My love for aircraft came from multiple events throughout my life. I do believe it's in my blood, just look at my last name! As a young boy in 1974 we moved to Canada from Liverpool England, I was told I was never so quiet as I fully enjoyed the jet ride to Canada. A number of years later my wife of the past 20 years purchased a Kadet 3 channel trainer for me and my then 7 year old son and I haven't looked back since, almost 12 years ago! I can not describe in words how valuable this hobby has been to me. Throughout many difficult times in my life I have always had R/C aircraft and equally important, the support of the club and the members within it. I have a number of years volunteering on an executive level, 3 years as an Assistant Zone Director and two as a Deputy Zone Director. My largest objective, to maintain what we have! Looking forward to meeting you at the field!
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Zone E - Middle Ontario
Roy R. R. Rymer
1546 8th Ave.
St Catharines, ON
L2R 6P7
Tel:905-685-1170
Fax: 905-641-1082
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Member Profile: I was born in St. Catharines in 1951. Have been here ever since and my family history dates back to the 1800s here. Back in the 50's when the grass was greener I started off with Cubs. That is just before Scouts. Then there was Scouts. I was a member of the 25th Queen Street Baptist Church Troup. During that time considering my fading memory I joined the St. Catharines Model Flying Club. (around 1959 or so, the predecessor of the Niagara Region Model Flying Club) Line control, galloping ghost, escapement, boats and rockets. In the early 60's playing with and building model airplanes was just wonderful; but the crashes were not. Upon losing my father in 1970, went on to work on becoming an Orthotist and Prosthetist. This was done at George Brown College and University of Toronto. During this time plastics was in my blood considering 8 hours a week of plastics in class and 4 hours a week helping in other classes at night in plastics as a volunteer. In 1974 incorporated my own business (in plastics composites for the wire and aircraft industry) which I am still hard at work with and then becoming an executive member of the Niagara Regional Van Association; again helping out with running of the association and volunteering more time through the organization with the Big Brothers, Remembrance Day Veterans and other volunteer duties. Then along came a chance to volunteer as a Scout Leader for the 46th Venture Handicap Scout Troup of St. Catharines. The very first one in existence and very, very rewarding endeavour at that! Moving ahead to become a member of the, "The Niagara Region Model Flying Club Inc." to this day. Being the secretary once, the Treasurer of the club for some years now and a very proud member of the MAAC association. I am also the Treasurer of the Southern Ontario Model Airshow (SOMA) for 6 years and its Chairman. The annual event raises money for children organizations. One hundred percent of all the money raised goes directly to the charity. Also at this time for the MAAC organization, I am the Zone Director for the Middle E zone, Chairman of the Public Relations and on the Executive of MAAC.
One of my personal goals for the Association, "MAAC" is to encourage new membership for the young and old. To encourage the "kids" to join the sport and prove to them and their respective parents that there is a lot more to MAAC then just flying RC airplanes. It takes skill for, wood working, electronics, mechanics, aerodynamics, hand-eye coordination, socializing, friendship and camaraderie to name a few. If you think this is it, please do not be fooled. These skills and benefits of being in the sport is critical for building our next generation of fine adults. If you think I am wrong, please join and prove me otherwise! Thanks for this opportunity to share my thoughts and bio. Join and get the full benefit! Sincerely, Roy R. R. Rymer 61172-L.
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Zone F - Northern Ontario
Kevin W. McGrath
40 Parkshore Ct
Sault Ste Marie, ON
P6A 5Z3
Tel:(705) 759-1670
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Member Profile: I am a life long modeler and remember building stick and tissue models as a child.I went through free flight and then U control,and have been active in R/C and a member of MAAC since the late 1960s.
I spent many years in the pattern wars,but today my preoccupation is giant scale models both full competition scale and scale aerobatic,and I do some float flying and have been flying a three Metre glider lately.
I am originally from Montreal,have lived in several provinces,and travelled extensively in Canada and the U.S. during my career in corporate sales with one of the major steel producers,from which I am now retired.
I have been married to Pat(Ne Murielle lise Claudette Proulx) for more than forty years and have her total support in the pursuit of this great hobby/sport,especially since I became a zone director six years ago.
I have served on the executive of MAAC for three years and am currently the Vice President of the Corporation and the zone director for Northern Ontario.
We live in Sault Ste Marie and I am a proud member of the Soo Modellers Club home of the famous U.G.L.Y meet each spring.
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Zone G - Ottawa Valley
Claude R. Melbourne
3104 County road 29
Brockville, ON
K6V 5T4
Tel:613-802-5000
Fax: 613-342-1029
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Member Profile: I got into the hobby when I received my first plane for Christmas in 1973. It was a Cox control line. I have built several control line planes
since.
I ventured into many areas of this diversified hobby, including some light combat, aerobatics and played with rockets for many years. In 1996, I became interested in radio control. I have also flown gliders, rubber powered free flight, glow powered free flight, electric planes and helis, floats, skies, wheels, 1/4 scale gas, 1/3 scale gas, aerial video, AIR HOGS etc. My favourite is large gas powered planes.
It was my passion to fly that motivated me to join the Brockville Model Aeronautics Club in 1998. I am the current President. In October 2005, I became the Deputy Zone Director of the Ottawa Valley Zone.
I am self employed, managing an office equipment sales and service business. I am very happily married to a wonderful and understanding girl (Tina). Who is very understanding when my friends call
to ask if "Claude can come out to play".
As the new ZD I am looking forward to meeting more hobby enthusiasts. I am ready and willing to give assistance whenever needed.
2006 Zone fun fly info
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Zone L - Southeast Ontario
Clair B. Murray
15390 8th Concession RR1
Schomberg, ON
L0G1T0
Tel:(905) 939-2928
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Member Profile: Areas of Interest:
RC Fixed Wing Model Aircraft
RC Flight Instruction
Safety
Activities:
TEMAC CFI
MAAC Safety Committee Member
EMFSO President
MAAC South East Zone Director
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Zone M - Southwest Ontario
Frank Klenk
450 Broadway Street
Tillsonburg, ON
N4G 3S7
Tel:519-842-8242
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Member Profile: R/C flyer and builder for 25 years +. My planes vary. Some fast, others slow, scale and non. I pretty much enjoy flying anything with an engine. IMAAC I must admit has taught me the most and it is a lot of fun. Engine collecting is something else I really enjoy and it keeps me busy over the long winter months. Indoor flying I enjoy and of course it's a good way to learn. I like it better than a simulator. I look forward to meeting you at an event. Keep your wings level.
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