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MAAC Executive

President
Ronald R. Dodd 5704 Remington Cres. Chilliwack, BC V2R 3X8 Tel: (604) 824-2976 Send an email
Bio I started in Modeling ( control line) in 1959, and was active in the hobby till I was married in 1970....took a sabbatical till the kids grew up, and then started RC, flying electric powered models in 1992, and have used electric power exclusively since then. I fly gliders, sport models, 3D models, control line, and scale types...my favourite is the WW1 type models with electric power..usually 1/4 scale and larger. I have been involved in MAAC firstly as an assistant zone director and then as a deputy zone director, zone director for B.C and Yukon zone C and currently as ZD for B.C. Coastal zone H. Home field is the Fraser Valley R.C. flyers field in Chilliwack, but I have flown at pretty much every field in the zone, as I love to visit events that are put on during the season. If you attend a few events during the season, you can bet we either have already met, or we will meet, as I love to talk to people about their models. See you at the field....

Vice-President
Claude R. Melbourne 3104 County road 29 Brockville, ON K6V 5T4 Tel: (613) 802-5000 Fax: (613) 342-1029 Send an email
Bio 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. I n 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.

Past President
Richard Barlow RR 1 Lemon Point 8 Prescott, ON K0E 1T0 Tel: (613) 348-1696 Send an email
Bio Richard was born in South Africa in 1941, moved to Ireland and started modeling in the late forties. In 1955, he moved to England and was a member of the Northern Heights and Northwood clubs, flying Free Flight and Control Line. He immigrated to Canada in 1961, became a Technological Studies teacher, and in 1968 was a founding member of Mississauga MFC, later joining the Balsa Beavers and Humber Valley R/C Flyers. He moved to Prescott in 2002 and joined Brockville MAC and SAM 86, actively flying Free Flight, Control Line, R/C and Indoor as recreation; he competes in SAM R/C and Free Flight events and edits the SAM86 newsletter. Richard has served MAAC as Vice-President, Ottawa Valley Zone Director, Youth Chairman, Insurance Chairman, Constitution Chairman, Sergeant-at-Arms, Free Flight and SAM committee members. He was Canadian team manager of the 1996, 1998 and 2000 World Control Line Championships. An avid engine collector, he believes that the strength of MAAC is found in the diversity of the interests of the members. Richard remains a strong supporter of both competition and recreational flying. Other hobbies include photography, motorcycling, boating, gardening and travel. The help and support of his wife Pat are acknowledged and appreciated.

Executive Committee Member at Large
Regis Landry 11665 Hwy 11 Pokemouche, NB E8P 1J4 Tel: (506)727-5225 Fax: (506)727-7788 Send an email

Executive Committee Member at Large
Roy R. R. Rymer 1546 8th Ave. St Catharines, ON L2R 6P7 Tel: (905) 685-1170 Fax: (905) 641-1082 Send an email
Bio 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.