2009 RDRC Fly-for-Tots - The "can't miss" event of the year is fast approaching!

[flying skunks]

I want to say that there is a Great chance that Jonathan and I will be bringing Chief Aircraft with us , we are planning this trip .....

[leelee]

I have alreay registered online. Wouldnt miss it for the world.

[RobertV]

	Quote: Originally Posted by flying skunks
	I want to say that there is a Great chance that Jonathan and I will be bringing Chief Aircraft with us , we are planning this trip .....

GREAT Donnie! Be sure to keep me informed of developments so that we can make proper arrangements to accommodate you guys.

[flying skunks]

	Quote: Originally Posted by RobertV
	GREAT Donnie! Be sure to keep me informed of developments so that we can make proper arrangements to accommodate you guys.

I will do so Robert , Jonathan and I are already pre-registered ......

[RobertV]

So what is the RDRC Fly for Tots Charity Fly-In?

It's Raleigh-Durham Radio Control's annual Fall "fly-anything" event that brings together hundreds of pilots and spectators for a weekend of wide-ranging RC fun while raising money for a children's charity. The site is RDRC Field north of Raleigh in Youngsville, NC. Here's an aerial view of the site from the 2008 FFT event.

[RobertV]

What charitable organization will be supported by the 2009 Fly-for-Tots event?

In 2007, RDRC chose to support what was then called the "Victory Junction Gang Camp" (now just "Victory Junction). This is a camp for chronically ill children that was started by NASCAR driver Kyle Petty and his wife Pattie to honor the memory of their son Adam, who tragically lost his life in a racing accident. You can read all about it at www.victoryjunction.org. When we visted the camp that year to present our donation to Kyle and the staff, we were all overcome by the realization that this was precisely the right organization to support. It was an amazing experience to see what they do there! We were changed forever and are driven to help these kids through this event.

In 2007, we were fortunate to donate $17,000.



Then, in 2008, with the overwhelming support of our RC "family" and the local community we raised that number to $26,500!



What will 2009 bring? We are all putting our hearts and souls into making it the best Fly-for-Tots ever and, with your help, maybe we can raise the bar again!

[jongurley]

	Quote: Originally Posted by Geckoman
	no way..it'll NEVER happen!! hmmm..we might have to instigate a 'Spot the Gurleyman' competition!!!

Just look for the Blue shirt,, LOL

[smokin]

i am attempting to rearrange my schedule to be able to represent Team Aerotech at the event. this is EXACTLY the kind of event that we want to be a part of. it is awesome to "fly with a purpose"!!!!!

matt

[YakAtak]

Man, I'd like to go to this! This sounds like a good time for a good cause. I'll try to talk dad into letting me use his truck and the trailer, or at least fly down.

[Geckoman]

	Quote: Originally Posted by YakAtak
	Man, I'd like to go to this! This sounds like a good time for a good cause. I'll try to talk dad into letting me use his truck and the trailer, or at least fly down.

It is the best there is...flying planes and helping kids whilst doing so

common up and have a blast!!!

Dave L

www.flyfortots.com

[scalefreak]

Hey guys, pre-registration is temporarily out of service. I'm moving files from one server to another and once everything is sorted I will post back here.

Thank ya'
Drive through


Chris

[scalefreak]

**Update**

The Registration page has been moved, fixed, updated and is back up and running. The shopping cart will be converted over to a PayPal system soon, which will allow the use of all the Credit Cards we can accept now, plus PayPal users will be enabled to pay directly from their PayPal accounts.

[ifly3d]

Matt, if you can come it will be fun.

[RobertV]

	Quote: Originally Posted by smokin
	i am attempting to rearrange my schedule to be able to represent Team Aerotech at the event. this is EXACTLY the kind of event that we want to be a part of. it is awesome to "fly with a purpose"!!!!! matt

Matt, you're right. It's a great thing when we can enjoy flying together and help kids at the same time. We hope you can make it. It will be good to see you again.

	Quote: Originally Posted by YakAtak
	Man, I'd like to go to this! This sounds like a good time for a good cause. I'll try to talk dad into letting me use his truck and the trailer, or at least fly down.

It seems like a bunch of you FL guys are stirring to come up! You're gonna love the "vibe"!

[RobertV]

So how does the Fly-for-Tots raise this money for their charity?

By making 100% of the event proceeds go to that cause. First, the RDRC membership steps up and volunteers tremendous effort toward the many preparations prior to the event and then to help run it. Second, we have many gracious local business and hobby industry sponsors who support us through financial, material, and/or manpower donations. The sale of tickets for the raffle of many sought-after prizes, including an awesome grand prize (we'll detail that shortly!) makes up a great percentage of the total charitable donation. Third, all pilot registration fees, food concession profits, etc. go directly to the donation. ALL OF IT!

So, the ultimate way you can personally help the kids at Victory Junction would be to show up, register, fly, eat, buy raffle tickets, and enjoy yourself. Wow! By having fun doing what we like to do, we will all help make life a little better for some "special needs" children. That's a marvelous thing!