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AMA Foundation Executive Director Attends TechPoint Youth Indiana Robotics State Championship

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On March 14, 2026, AMA Foundation Executive Director Steve Haston joined AMA staff at the TechPoint Youth Indiana Robotics State Championship

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New Mobile Food Cart

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Great events deserve great food. The AMA Foundation is excited to announce that a recently purchased mobile food cart will service on-site AMA events during the 2026 flying season!

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The AMA Foundation's West Coast Travel Plans

AMA Foundation Executive Director Steve Haston will soon be traveling to Arizona and California. He's eager to connect with AMA members in the area!

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Fuel Your Passion: The AMA Foundation Torchbearer Program

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The AMA Foundation Torchbearer Program allows you to fuel your passion, all while showing your commitment to reaching new heights in model aviation philanthropy.

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Executive Director Attends 2026 KC/RC Swap-N-Shop

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On February 7, AMA Foundation Executive Director Steve Haston attended the Kansas City Radio Control Association's 2026 KC/RC Swap & Shop event.

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2026 Club and Member Visits Commence

Each year, AMA Foundation staff make an effort to attend club events and meet with AMA members across the country. 2026 club and member visits have officially commenced!

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National Model Aviation Day 2026

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The AMA Foundation is excited to announce the date of National Model Aviation Day 2026!

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CCRCC: Building Pilots, Families, and Community

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Club President Bill Spencer details how the Champaign County Radio Control Club's training, outreach, and retention program is redefining club growth.

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New Video Series: Flightline Founders

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The AMA Foundation is excited to announce the launch of a new video series dedicated to acknowledging the pioneers of model aviation: Flightline Founders!

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AMA Foundation Awarded Enhancement Grant

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The AMA Foundation is excited to announce that it has been awarded an enhancement grant from the Sherman and Marjorie Zeigler Foundation.

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Foundation News

AMA Foundation Executive Director Attends TechPoint Youth Indiana Robotics State Championship

New Mobile Food Cart

The AMA Foundation's West Coast Travel Plans

Fuel Your Passion: The AMA Foundation Torchbearer Program

Executive Director Attends 2026 KC/RC Swap-N-Shop

2026 Club and Member Visits Commence

National Model Aviation Day 2026

CCRCC: Building Pilots, Families, and Community

New Video Series: Flightline Founders

AMA Foundation Awarded Enhancement Grant

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