2013 USA F3C World Champiopnships Team

[CHiatt]

Greetings fellow R/C model helicopter enthusiasts,

My Name is Cliff Hiatt, and I am the Team Manager for the 2013 USA F3C Model Helicopter World Championships Team. The 2013 F3C World Championships are scheduled to be held July 19 – 28, 2013 in Wloclawek, Poland. The US F3C Team pilots are Curtis Youngblood, Nick Maxwell and Daniel Hiatt with Wayne Mann as alternate.

The US F3C Team needs your help to raise sufficient funds to support this important trip. While AMA covers some of the expenses, it does not cover nearly all of them. Therefore, the team relies heavily on outside contributions.

So, how can you help?

Donate! There are multiple options; purchase team apparel, become a named sponsor, make a straight up cash donation with no strings attached. For convenience, donations can be made through PayPal to teamusaf3c@cfl.rr.com.

You can also send a check, which will eliminate the decuction of PayPal fees, for your donation. Please make checks payable to: “Cliff Hiatt F3C Team Manager” and mail to:
Team USA F3C
c/o: Cliff Hiatt
14218 Lake Tilden Blvd.
Winter Garden, FL 34787

I also implore you to copy this posting into an email to send to all your R/C model helicopter family of friends so they get the word too. Not everyone is on the forum(s) or my mailing list!

Additionally, if you think your club would be interested in making a donation, or know of a prospective corporate sponsor, please let me know via PM or email to: teamusaf3c@cfl.rr.com and I will contact them personally.

Please visit the team web site at www.teamusaf3c.com to learn more. And, stay tuned for further updates…

Now, how will YOU help?

Sincerely,
Cliff Hiatt
2013 USA F3C Team Manager

[CHiatt]

Team USA F3C would like to recognize the following for their support;

Platinum personal sponsors:
Nob Muraki
Rolando Perez
George S Ford
David Sweatt
Tim Diperi
Barron Guss

Personal donation:
Robert Hughes

Club donation:
Daytona Beach RC Association
Birmingham Helicopter Modelers

We have a start, leaving a very long way to go.

Please make a contribution, so we can add your name to the list!

Best regards,
Cliff Hiatt
Team Manager

[CHiatt]

Team USA F3C would like to thank the following for their support;

Corporate sponsors:
Roland Aviation Services Inc.

Platinum personal sponsors:
David Roland

Also, I’d like to express our appreciation to the IRCHA organization for adding information about Team USA F3C to their recent Toledo show announcement email.

Please help spread the word!

Web: www.teamusaf3c.com

Email: teamusaf3c@cfl.rr.com


Regards,
Cliff Hiatt
Team Manager

[petesmith]

Most encouraging to see Nick Maxwell on the Team -- way to go Nick! All the best in Poland to the Team :>

[CHiatt]

Team USA F3C would like to thank the following for their support;

Platinum personal sponsors:
Anson Hargrove

Personal donations:
Joey Jones
Pete Smith
Ray Stacy

Also, please tell your Club officers to be on the lookout for the email message from AMA on behalf of the Team, and encourage them to make a club donation!

Web: www.teamusaf3c.com

Email: teamusaf3c@cfl.rr.com


Regards,
Cliff Hiatt
Team Manager

[CHiatt]

Team USA F3C would like to thank the following for their support;

Club Sponsor:
The Orlando Radio Control Helicopter Society

Personal donations:
Richard Collier
John Patton
Dwight Shilling

We are gaining in our fundraising goal, but are still well short.

Please stop by the IRCHA booth during the show and add your name to the growing list!

Web: www.teamusaf3c.com

Email: teamusaf3c@cfl.rr.com

Regards,
Cliff Hiatt
Team Manager

[CHiatt]

The facts…
Airline tickets @ $1450 each
Car rental @ $750 each
Model and battery shipping unknown
Lodging @ $2000

You donation: Priceless

Team USA F3C would like to thank the following for their support;

Corporate Sponsor
Run Ryder LLC


Club Sponsor:
Huntsville Heli Flyers

Individual Sponsors:
Terry Moore - Platinum
Jerry Smith – Gold
Dennis Purduski – Platinum
Kevin Kientz - Platinum

Personal donations:
Marshall Burroughs
Ireland Dunn
Robert Gorham

We are gaining on our fundraising goal, but are still well short.

Please consider making a contribution!

Web: www.teamusaf3c.com

Email: teamusaf3c@cfl.rr.com

Regards,
Cliff Hiatt
Team Manager

[petesmith]

Hi Cliff,

I just got my Polo shirt - sweet! Professionally done and I will be proud to wear at the local heli events to show my support for Team USA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Is there a Poster that can be put up or circulated to raise awareness and donations?

Cheers, Pete

[JaredJ]

It's not much but I bought a t-shirt. Good luck team!

[petesmith]

I started with a hat and t-shirt, and then quickly updated to a polo shirt. If Ron Lund offers raffle tickets again, I will be in for more :>

[RogerRabit]

I will not support the team ! (look at my location)

But i wish you ALL THE BEST LUCK and a lot of fun onsite.

But for the winners i surely support our nationalities team.....

[CHiatt]

We’re a little over a month away from departure for the WCs! My how time flies…! I’m amazed at the support that the R/C Helicopter community continues to give to the team, both in funds and well wishes. Keep up the good work, and we’ll do the same!

Team USA F3C would like to thank the following for their support;

Corporate Sponsors
E Mergent RC
New Jersey Heating & Cooling
IRCHA
Hobbico/Futaba USA


Club Sponsor:
Mid-America Fun Fly 2013
MARCS club and The Central Arkansas Heli Fun Fly

Individual Sponsors:
Edward Johnson – Gold

Personal donations:
Amaury Santana
Steve Helms


Also, thanks to those purchasing apparel, it helps us and puts a clean t-shirt on your back!

Please consider making a contribution!

Web: www.teamusaf3c.com

Email: teamusaf3c@cfl.rr.com

Keep an eye on this thread and on our web site for an upcoming raffle item… it's pretty good!!

Regards,
Cliff Hiatt
Team Manager

[CHiatt]

Team USA F3C would like to thank everyone for their support. It means a lot to have the support of our friends and ‘family’ of this great hobby.

We’re off for Poland tomorrow! Make sure you check the team web site for updates as we go along our adventure. And, keep us in your thoughts and prayers while we’re away.

Since the last update, we would like to thank the following for their support:

Individual Sponsors:
Hal Staniloff
Lawrence Markey

Personal donations:
Peter Wales
David Roland

And, it’s never too late for you to make a contribution!

Web: www.teamusaf3c.com

Email: teamusaf3c@cfl.rr.com

Look for a RTF Gaui X5 with Futaba 14 FG radio that we’re going to raffle off at IRCHA… look for Craig Bradley to buy your winning ticket!

Regards,
Cliff Hiatt
Team Manager