First Annual "Big Jim Greenaway Memorial Stunt Contest", Sunday, May 25th, 2008

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Well Hello to ALL,

The very first "Big Jim Greenaway Memorial Stunt Contest" took place on Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend, May 25th. It was indeed a great day and theirs no doubt in my mind that the "Big Man" was looking out for us. He Blessed us with a glorious Sunny, Blue Sky, Mild Winds, Stunt Heaven Day. Of course the emphasis on "heaven".
After a great pilots meeting, morning prayer and the singing of "Our National Anthem", and might I add, everyone was in great voice, the contest got under way.
We also had a great "Out of town Guest", Gene Martine, who came along with Rich Giacobone from Jersey. Might I add that Gene borrowed my airplane and proceeded to beat me, going home with 3rd place in Expert PAMPA Stunt.

For your information, let me give you all the results on the outcome:
Beginner Stunt:
Kevin De Mauro    1st Place    122.5 pts.

Intermediate Stunt:

Tom Cappadona     1st    477.5 pts.
Rudy Ryback         2nd   462.5
Tom Tucker          3rd   437.5
Matt Colan            4th    392.5
John Passalaqua    5th    382.5
Ken Dawson           6th    292.5

Advanced Stunt:

Mike Ostella            1st    469.5 pts.
Steve Pagano         2nd   460
Neal Beekman         3rd   443
Bob Krug                4th   442
Steve MacBride     5th   437
Rueben MacBride   6th   434.5
Rich Peabody          7th   402

Expert Stunt:

Windy Urtnowski     1st    560 pts.
Jose Modesto          2nd   549
Gene Martine           3rd   535.
Bob Lampione           4th   519
Bill DeMauro             5th   515.5
Don Herdman            6th   515
Jim Borrelli               7th   416
Rich Giacobone          PASS

ARF Stunt:

Bob Lampione           1st   493 pts.
Bill DeMauro            2nd   486.5
Mike Chiodo             3rd   484.5
Mike Ostella             4th   471
Steve Pagano            5th   456
Neal Beekman           6th   431
John Passalaqua        7th   395.5

The Big Jim Greenaway "High Point Award" was won by Tom Cappadona, and the "Concourse de Elegance", Most Beautiful Airplane Award went to Windy Urtnowski.

The Club also decided to give out an "Outstanding Sportsmanship Award" which went to Jim Borrelli who has opened his door to everyone on the "Sunday Building Sessions" during the winter and let us not forget the outstanding hospitality from his Beautiful Wife Debbie, who puts up with all of us.

I would like to extend my many THANKS to Debbie, Lorraine, Melanie, Karyn and Atina, without their help no scores would ever get posted and no Raffle could have taken place.

I also want to thank Jose Modesto, who donated the "Porta Potty" for everyones comfort. We all know how important that little item can be.

Thanks to all the Judges, Jim Borrelli, Jose Modesto, "Sleepy" Dawson, Jim Demerel, Alex Ortiz and Ron Heckler. Thanks to all of you for helping me set up the field for a great event and a Big Special Thanks to the NYC Dept. of Parks and Recreation for a job well done maintaining our great flying facility. I look forward to seeing you all at the "Joe Ortiz Memorial Stunt Bash" which will take place on September 28th, 2008.

Remaining yours in STUNT,

"Champione"

[Leester]

Thanks Bob, any pics would be great. Hey Steve P. nice job , a 2nd and a 5th.

[steve pagano]

Thanks Bob, any pics would be great. Hey Steve P. nice job , a 2nd and a 5th.

Thanks Lee

[Gene Martine]

   
Bob:
Had a great time at the BJ event, and thanks for the use of your plane. Big Jim was certainly looking down on us.
I took 110 pictures of the event, if anyone is interested the DVD is $10.00 + $2.00 SH. Mail check or MO to:
Gene Martine
11248 Martin Ls.Dr. No.
Jacksonville, FL 32220
Thanks for the great time
Gene