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The 91������ƽ�� Executive Council and/or the president have developed committees to provide guidance, investigate solutions, and help advance the mission of the 91������ƽ��. Members of these committees concentrate their expertise in these areas to improve the involvement and operation of the organization. The following is a summarization of each of these committees. Please contact the chairperson of the committee, your elected District Vice President, or 91������ƽ�� Headquarters staff if you have a topic, you would like one of the committees to address.

*Note: Committee chairman to decide if HQ Staff person has vote on issue.

Committee Name/Members
P = President Appointed
C = Executive Council Appointed (vacancies to be replaced by EC)
The 91������ƽ�� President is ex officio on all committees.

Advanced Flight Systems Committee (C):

Chair: Andy Argenio

Note: Sub Committee of the Safety Committee

Committee Members: Eric Williams, Randy Cameron

91������ƽ�� Government and Advocacy Workgroup (P):

Chair: Tyler Dobbs (HQ)

Committee Members: Rich Hanson, Randy Cameron, Mark Radcliff, Eric Williams, Jay Marsh, Lucas Rodden (HQ), Jim Williams, Greg Stone

Bylaws Committee (C):

(made up of three vice presidents, executive director, president, HQ staff member, one new member, one who served less than two terms and one who has served more than 2 terms)

Chair: Andy Argenio

Mission Statement: "Shall be responsible for reviewing Bylaws, recommending changes that would coincide with the mission and goals of the Academy.”

Committee Members: Randy Gibson, Greg Stone, Tyler Dobbs (HQ)

Education Committee (P):

Mission Statement: “To provide the Academy guidance and assistance in the formulation, implementation, evaluation, and dissemination of education programs and policies. This guidance and assistance should help 91������ƽ�� realize the ideals outlined in its vision and mission statements and assist the Executive Council in its effort to further the educational role of the Academy.”
Chair: Kevin Garland
Committee Members:  Rick Larsen - EAA,  Randy Gibson, James Brough, Capt. Albert Glenn - OPAB, Mark Atwood, Kyle Jaracz (HQ), Jim Tiller. 

Executive Director Review Committee (P):

Mission Statement: "To perform annual Executive Director appraisals, evaluate performance objectives, bonus considerations, and employment and benefit contracts."
Chair: Andy Argenio
Committee Members: Randy Cameron, Eric Williams, Phil Tallman

FAI Executive Committee (P):

Mission Statement: “To review and recommend current procedures concerning FAI matters to the Executive Council.”
Chair: Mark Radcliff
Committee Members: Nick Maxwell, Mark Atwood, Jay Marsh, Gary Fogel, Colleen Pierce (HQ), Tyler Dobbs (HQ), Tony Stillman, JC Zankl (HQ), Rich Hanson, Randy Cameron

Finance & Budget Committee (C):

Mission Statement: “To present a budget to the Executive Council for review and approval that will assist the 91������ƽ�� in performance of its mission statement.”
Chair: Marc Guerra
Committee Members: Randy Cameron, Rich Hanson, Jay Marsh, Bud Lane, Greg Stone, Tyler Dobbs (HQ)

Hall of Fame Committee (C):

Chair: Jerry Neuberger
Committee Members: Rich Hanson, John Buckley, Tom Hunt, Bob Hunt, John Hunton, Mike Hesel, Mark Freeland, Tony Breyen, Michael Harrington, Larry Renger, Randy Cameron, Mike Ingram 

Insurance Committee (P):

Mission Statement: “To ensure that the Academy’s insurance program meets the needs of its members and the organization. To meet with 91������ƽ��’s insurance broker, the claims adjustment agency, and 91������ƽ�� staff on a regular basis to oversee the Academy’s insurance operation and recommend changes as required.”
Chair: Mark Radcliff
Committee Members:  Joan Liska, Ilona Maine (HQ)

IT Steering Committee (P):

Chair: Jay Marsh
Committee Members: Jim Tiller, Randy Cameron, Greg Stone, Tyler Dobbs (HQ), Eric Bachmann (HQ)

Leader Member & Leader Clubs Program Committee (P):

Mission Statement: “The 91������ƽ�� Leader Member Committee is tasked with developing new and creative ways to communicate with, and utilize, the diverse education, motivation, and talents of our Leader Members. This potential volunteer force represents nearly 3,000 members that could benefit the Academy and the general membership.”
Chair: Erin Dobbs, Randy Cameron
Committee Members: Jay Marsh, Rich Hanson, 

Marketing and Membership Committee (P):

Mission Statement: “Will advise the president and Executive Council on programs to attract and retain 91������ƽ�� Members.”
Chair: Mark Benson
Committee Members: Randy Cameron, Mark Feist, Angie Martin (HQ), Kenneth Cassidy (HQ)

Museum Acquisition Committee (P):

Chair: Mark Radcliff
Committee Members: Jim Tiller, Randy Cameron, Will Davis, Jerry Murphy, Michael Smith (Museum), Gerry Gilier, Greg Stone, Tyler Dobbs

Museum Steering Committee (P):

Mission Statement: “To establish and continue the National Model Aviation Museum for the collection and exhibition of the historic, scientific, technical, and artistic legacy of model aviation.”
Chair: Randy Gibson
Committee Members: Andrew Griffith, Michael Smith (Museum)

Nats Management Committee (P):

Mission Statement: “The 91������ƽ�� National Aeromodeling Championships (Nats) is an annual organized competition for the promotion, development, and technical advancement of model aviation. The Nats provides a venue to encourage competition, recognize achievement, further education, promote fellowship, and pursue scientific development for all phases of model aviation.”
Chair: Randy Cameron
Committee Members: Yolanda Jones (HQ), Colleen Pierce (HQ), JC Zankl (HQ)

Nominations Committee (P):

Chair: JR Schiager
Committee Members: Executive Vice President, District Vice Presidents

Property Development Committee (C):

Mission Statement: “To plan for and facilitate the construction and management of 91������ƽ�� property.”
Chair: Brandon Koch
Committee Members:  Randy Cameron, David Lindley, JC Zankl (HQ), Mark Weis

Publications Committee (P):

Mission Statement: “To establish and monitor the national communications policy of the 91������ƽ��.”
Chair: Gary Himes
Committee Members: Phil Tallman, Randy Cameron, Tyler Dobbs (HQ), Rob Kurek (HQ), Erin Dobbs (HQ), 

Safety Committee (C):

Mission Statement: “To review new techniques, ideas, and guidelines that would affect the safety of our sport/hobby.”
Chair: Brandon Koch
Committee Members: Andrew Griffith, Rick Grimm, Jim Rice, Bob Klenke, Ilona Maine (HQ)

Special Interest Groups Committee (C):

Mission Statement: “To evaluate special modeling groups applying for status as an official 91������ƽ�� Special Interest Group, as well as provide a communication conduit between the Executive Council and SIGs.”
Chair: Randy Gibson
Committee Members: Ilona Maine (HQ), Randy Cameron, David Lindley, All SIG Representatives:

ARCCHS – American Radio Control Competition Helicopter Society
IMAC—International Miniature Aerobatic Club
IRCHA—International RC Helicopter Association
JPO—Jet Pilots Association
LSF—League of Silent Flight
MACA—Model Aircraft Combat Association
NSRCA—National Society of RC Aerobatics
MECA—Model Engine Collectors Association
MultiGP—First Person View Racing
NASA—National Association of Scale Aeromodelers
NASS—North American Speed Society
NCLRA—National CL Racing Association
NCS—Navy Carrier Society
NFFS—National Free Flight Society
NMPRA—National Miniature Pylon Racing Association
PAMPA—Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Association
RCCA—Radio Control Combat Association
SAM—Society of Antique Modelers
SPA—Senor Pattern Association
USRA—Unlimited Scale Racing Association
US Drone Soccer - Drone Soccer
VR/CS—Vintage R/C Society

Staff Liaison and Affairs Committee (C):

Mission Statement: "To mitigate issues arising from executive council member/s duties or relationships and/or collaboration with 91������ƽ�� staff member(s).
Chair: Andy Argenio
Committee Members: Eric Williams

Site Usage Committee (P):

Mission Statement: Mission is to provide scheduling for the International Aeromodelling Center, maintain a web-based calendar, and provides conflict resolution.

Chair: Randy Cameron
Committee Members: JC Zankl (HQ), Yolanda Jones (HQ), Colleen Pierce (HQ)

In addition to the above committees, there are times when special or ad hoc committees are formed to review one particular situation or item. When the objective has been met, the committee is dissolved.