left to right Ed Hammler SAM International President, Brian Sargent SAM 21 President, myself, and Chip Bus SAM 27 PresidentThe fine modelers of The Society of Antique Modelers Chapter 21 invited my daughters and myself to their annual awards banquet. SAM celebrates the early history of modeling by conducting old-time free flight and R/C events. Their awards banquet recognizes the modelers who have amassed the most amount of points at competitions throughout the flying season.
Steve Roselle is shown here accepting the Club Electric Trophy for best performance in Speed 400, Limited Motor Run, and Electric Texaco.
Jake Chichilitti snagged the Motor Trophy which has an Ohlsson side port ignition motor topping it. Jake also won the 1/2A Texaco Trophy. Texaco is a contest that is based on a fixed amount of fuel that is consumed during the climb then an endurance glide ensues.
The evening's presenter Dave Lewis on the right won a fair number of awards himself. here he's shown excepting the Limited Engine Run, Antique and Texaco Trophies. Dave is such a prolific modeler that his nickname is Saint Lewis.
Bill Copeland was given an recognition award for his service as past president of SAM 21.I had a wonderful evening with this great group of modelers. If you live in the Southern San Francisco Bay area and are looking for a great group of people to fly with you can't go wrong with SAM 21.
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