Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA)

On July 14^th a survey meant for all Leader Members (LM) was included in July’s edition of AMA Today. 

The rationale for the survey was to gather data and insight on what direction the committee should go in support of our mission statement based on the input of LMs across the Academy.  The survey questions were developed from a list of 22 goals that the committee has been brainstorming.  A problem we noted right away was that the survey sent in the AMA Today did not reach all 2,547 LMs due to many of our LMs not having current email addresses.  LM's, based on their status in the AMA, have a responsibility to keep up to date with what is happening in the AMA modeling community.  Information being shared between LMs, DVPs, AVPs and from HQ is regularly sent via email.  Not having a valid email address compromises a LMs ability to stay current on the latest events in the AMA and aeromodeling.  To rectify this problem our committee has started a multi-pronged approach to reach out and contact all LMs and have them update their contact information with the AMA, especially their email address, which  is the most convenient method for communication for both the sender and receiver.  Verify that your email address and contact information is current and if not please ensure it is updated by calling the AMA at (800) 435-9262 or email the membership department with the updates at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Additionally, the Executive Council voted in January of this year to send each EC Meeting Agenda to all Leader Members in advance of each meeting.  The purpose is to further engage this vital group of members and to encourage their input with each District Vice President.