Donald C. Coad
Inducted: 1981
Don ran his frst R/C boat on Lake Merritt in 1931. Radios were scratch built in those days. He
helped start the Richmond Model Boat Club in the 1950’s, and was President of WAM in 1959
and 1960. Don spent countless hours helping his wife, Mom Coad, with the administrative
functions of NAMBA for over 17 years. Don was also responsible for the die work on the NAMBA
pins, and manufactured and engraved the beautiful brass record shields for many years.
Gary L. Johnson
Inducted: 1981
Gary was the President of seven different model boating clubs, starting in 1953. He was active
in power, sail, and scale model boating, and was a Contest Director for over 100 model boating
events. Gary served as NAMBA’s frst President from 1971 to 1973, and again from 1987 to
1989. He designed over 20 patches for various regattas, and his organizational leadership gave
NAMBA its frm foundation from the beginning.
Al Metelak
Inducted: 1981
Al started in model boating by operating a retrieve boat at a local contest in the late 1960’s.
He became President of the Racing Dolphins Model Boat Club, and was a NAMBA District
Director from 1971 to 1973. He then served as NAMBA President from 1974 to 1980. One of
Al’s greatest values to NAMBA was his public relations activities at the many hobby trade shows
throughout the country. He also represented NAMBA at FCC frequency meetings to make sure
that model boating was not forgotten.
George Campbell
Inducted: 1981
George got involved in organized model boating in 1967. He was one of the founding members
and past offcers of the Modeleers in the San Fernando Valley area of California. He held several
speed records, and was the district A Mono champion in 1974. George designed model boats
for several different manufacturers over the years. George was a true pioneer in hull design,
and was always ready to help a fellow model boater.
John Brodbeck, Sr.
Inducted: 1982
John has spent the better part of his life promoting modeling and manufacturing hobby related
items. John has been one of the nation’s leaders in supporting the development of model
marine products. He can always be counted on to support model boating. John’s years of work
and enthusiasm gave us many fne products that make it possible for model boating to be what
it is today. John is also a member of the Hall of Fame of the Academy of Model Aeronautics.
Jerry Dunlap
Inducted: 1982
Jerry started model boating in the 1950’s running small outboards, and his frst R/C boat
was built in 1966. Since that time, Jerry has authored many articles on model boating in the
consumer hobby magazines. He has also designed several boats for various manufacturers.
Jerry’s NAMBA involvements are many. He has served as District Director, Nationals Contest
Director, Technical Committee member, and various class chairmen. Jerry is a real spark plug in
promoting model boating in the northwest.
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