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93 numerous National Championships. He has also won over 40 district championships. He is always helpful to other boaters, doing what he can to make sure that they get on the water. Tony Rhodes - Inducted 2006 Tony Rhodes started his model boating career in District 19 in 1990. Tony served as the District 19 Outboard Chairman for six years and as the District Director for two terms. He took on the job of NAMBA Vice President in 2006. Tony has always been competitive in any class that he entered, winning numerous district and Nationals championships. Not only has Tony attended many NAMBA Nationals, usually entering over15 classes, but he also was the Contest Director for the 2004 Nationals that were held at Legg Lake in Los Angeles. Joe Monohan - Inducted 2006 Joe has been racing in District 19 for over 30 years. While he is mostly known as an outboard racer, he has also had forays into the inboard and scale classes. Joe recognized the need for custom boat parts, especially for the out- boards, and created 707 Specialties. His parts have helped many model boaters become more competitive. He also was active in R&D work with K&B in the development of various outboard engines. Joe has been the longtime President of the Prop Nuts Model Boat Club and has hosted many District 19 races over the years. Mark Grim - Inducted 2007 Mark started in model boating in 1972 as a young boy. In the mid 1980’s he started helping out as a contest director at district races and continues to do so to this day. You cannot say“NAMBA Records”without thinking of Mark. Not only has he held numerous records himself, but he has also directed many straight-line and two-lap oval record events in District 19. Mark has attended many NAMBA Nationals and was on the committee that organized the 2004 Nationals in Los Angeles. Mark is viewed as an expert in engine and prop modification, and has helped many model boaters get their boats running more competitively.