Torchbearers

On February 1, 2023, we informed our members that Amazon announced the end of their AmazonSmile program.

The following is a recent statement sent out by Amazon: 

“In 2013, we launched AmazonSmile to make it easier for customers to support their favorite charities. However, after almost a decade, the program has not grown to create the impact that we had originally hoped. With so many eligible organizations – more than 1 million globally – our ability to have an impact was often spread too thin. 

Senior Director of Government Affairs

Academy of Model Aeronautics

As senior director of the AMA’s Government Affairs department, I oversee the advocacy team that provides liaison with the Federal Aviation Administration, government officials and agencies, zoning boards, and parks departments to promote the interests of AMA members and clubs.