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91 Dave Bestpitch - Inducted 1998 Dave has been a member of NAMBA since its early days. He has served terms as Director of District Nine and served as the Contest Director for the 1992 NAMBA Nationals which were held in Sacramento. Dave and his wife Bev can usually be found at all of the west coast nationals complete with their engraving equipment, personalizing plates for the trophies with the winner’s name. Dave currently serves as the NAMBA Records & Awards Chairman. Doug DeWitte - Inducted 2000 Doug started model boating in 1988 and attended his first Nationals in 1989. Since then he has attended many more Nationals and has won many National Championships. He served two terms as District 19 Director, several years as NAMBA Sport Hydro Chairman, and two terms as NAMBA Vice President. He also served on five Nationals committees. Doug says his real love in NAMBA is the people, who in his words are“my second family”. JimWhitlatch - Inducted 2001 Jim began running tether hydroplanes in 1951. While living in the Los Angeles area, Jim was a member of the Modeleers. In 1966, Jim became a contributing editor of RC Modeler Magazine. writing technical articles and coverage of NAMBA/IMPBA Nationals. After relocating in the Bay Area in the 70’s, Jim became a member of the Model Mariners. Jim has won numerous National championships and has set records in straight-line speed and oval competitions. Al Waters - Inducted 2003 Al joined NAMBA in 1989. He served two terms as District 19 Director, is currently the NAMBA Scale Hydro Chairman, and was elected NAMBA Vice President in 2002. Al created the District 19 web page and still serves as webmaster. Al was the Co-Contest Director of the 25th Anniversary Nats that boasted almost 1000 entries. Al has been an ambassador for NAMBA, attending races in different districts and different organizations.