Flying as I know it in Virginia no longer exist. There is still approximately 2 feet of snow in my backyard not to mention the drifts and the piles of snow the snow plows left. (Most at least 6 feet high) To add insult to injury I get phone calls from the southern portion of the district letting me know that oh, by the way, we went out and flew just the other day. I believe I finally get the picture-move south!
I am seeing a few contest start to show up in the calendar. That is good news. I also have another to add. FARM will again hold the Sept. contest. This year the FARM Club will support both the spring and fall contests I recently spoke to George Asteris. Looks like if all goes well we will have another fall contest at Green Sea. Should be a good time as it will be around the Halloween time frame. Buff's spring event is already scheduled. Winston Salem should be hosting their Spring and Fall contest. Marvin Marozas is working with the Lake City Club to schedule a contest. At this point I count at least six contest that are or will be scheduled. Don't forget to plan on attending the D1/D2 Challenge. Archie is working hard to make this one we will all enjoy. (Guys we need this trophy)
On the subject of contests I would like to talk about the district finals. I believe everyone knows but for the ones that don't the contest is held at Winston Salem unless another club or individual submits for the finals to be held at another approved site. It should be noted that approval must be granted by the District. I'm bringing this up now as it is never too early to begin thinking about it. Winston Salem does a great job and I don't in any way want to suggest they don't. This would give the District another contest as the finals replaces Winston Salem's fall event. Bill and Terry please let me know how you feel on this.
I hope everyone is ready to go for that first contest. Until then back to the simulator.
Larry Kauffman
D2 VP
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