BPMS Bulletin

T H E

M I N U T E S

by Bobby B2 Blue Pokorny

May was a busy meeting. We squeezed in a lot in relatively little time. We clocked in 29 members and no guests who brought in 22 models, for a busy meeting.

May Meeting

PART-BOX NIGHT: Members brought in parts. Members brought home parts. Worked out perfectly! Remember, Gordon brings the big bin of community parts each month if there’s something you’re looking for, or parts you want to add.

ANNUAL CONTEST – 2Q2011: The second installment of the annual contest is in the books. Your next chance to rack up some votes will be in August.

MAY MEGA-RAFFLE: After much fanfare and excitement we finally had the draw, and I REALLY wish I took a note of who won. But I know someone went home happy with such a great kit as that Tiger. Thanks to the members who bought raffle tixx, and a special thanks to Joe Bergman for his generosity by donating the kits.

You can see pics from each meeting either at the Club Website or on the Photo-Blog: http://gmobile17.blogspot.com/

On the agenda: June

BAR-BE-QUE NIGHT: I was thinking that this isn’t a very long run activity in the BPMS timeline, but we’ve had BBQ Night almost as long as our stay at our current home, The BBSC. This is simple, you bring yourself in, be sure your dues are paid up, and pay approx $6 (definite price will be settled at the meeting because everything has gone up in the last year!). Then eat. We just ask for a little order and consideration. Please wait for everyone to get their first helping before heading back for seconds and thirds. If you’d like to donate chips, sausages, etc, feel free to do so. Also, we must thank Vinny Rosati for allowing us to use the facility grills, and I’m sure El Presidente Don Illjes will lead the way of volunteers lending a hand.

TWILIGHT ZONE THEME CONTEST: Time flies. Our first theme contest is already upon us! These guys will have some WILD awards ready for this, so I hope you builty! More details HERE.

Our next meeting will be on

JUNE 17, 2011

See you at the Bergen Beach Sports Complex!

BPMS 5/20/2011 Photos by Hugh A.

Message from Gordon

Well, on my rush to finish my model for the 2nd Quarter Contest I forgot to bring the most important thing for photography... the camera! I had to settle to use my camera phone to take some photos. However, Hugh was kind enough to take a couple of photos for me in case my photos don't come out right since camera phone have certain limitations. Thanks Hugh for helping me out. Click the link below to see the photos.

Hugh's Photos

In case you are wondering, my photos actually came out right and are being schedule to post daily. Look for my posts starting from 5/21/11 to 6/2/11.

Bulletin: May 2011

THE MINUTES

by Bobby Pokorny

April turned out to be a great month despite the scheduling problem. Due to an accident on the Belt, things got started a little late. However, we clocked in 31 members and one guest who brought in 24 models, for a busy meeting.

April Meeting

WORK IN PROGRESS NIGHT: What’s on your workbench? Your pledge? Your theme contest entry? Something else? Members brought in 16 WIPs that they’re working on and spoke about it with the group. Looks like we should have several Robby the Robots for the theme contest….

You can see pics from each meeting either at the Club Photo-Blog: http://gmobile17.blogspot.com/

 On the agenda: May

PART-BOX NIGHT: Do you have a box of spare parts that you would like to share with the group? Feel free to bring it in! We’ll have tables dedicated to this. If you don’t want to bring it home, you can toss it into the parts bin the Gordon brings each month.

ANNUAL CONTEST – 2Q2011: Time flies. We’re already up to the second installment of the BPMS Quarterly Contest. Just bring in work that hasn’t been in a contest, and fill out all the proper paperwork to compete.

MAY MEGA-RAFFLE: In an effort to try to raise funds for certain activities Joe Bergman donated a 1/35 King Tiger Dragon “white box” with a tank crew. For such a nice prize we’ll have a special raffle in May. Tixx are only $5 a pop. The drawing will be THIS MONTH! This will be your last chance to buy tickets! [You might notice a little switcharoo in the name. This is to avoid confusion with the Super Raffle we have every November. ~B2]

THE TWILIGHT ZONE THEME: It’ll be here sooner than you think! More details HERE.

2011 MODEL PLEDGE: It seems that we kept the concept entirely too loose for members tastes last year so we’re tightening them up a little in 2011. Please bring in an unbuilt model between January and March to declare as your pledge model. Please have it finished for the OCTOBER MEETING for a display. In between there will be one WIP night, which would be nice to show us your progress (April). After October you may bring back your pledge to the November meeting for the last contest of the year. For your efforts you get an additional FIVE Super Raffle tickets for completing your pledge! Sweet! Easy enough? Now go have fun with it!

Our next meeting will be on

MAY 20, 2011

See you at the Bergen Beach Sports Complex!

Bulletin: April 2011 (Meeting on 4/22!!!)

THE MINUTES

by Bobby Pokorny

NOTE: Our next meeting will be on

APRIL 22, 2011

March was another great month. Due to an accident on the Belt, things got started a little late. However, we clocked in 24 members who brought in 17 models, for a meeting that originally looked like it might be a bust. We even voted in a new member. Nice!

March Meeting

DECAL SWAP NIGHT: I think guys brough in decals to swap and sell. I got in late, so I didn’t notice. Oops!

FAVORITE MODEL: A bunch of members brought in what they consider to be their favorite model, at least for that night, and explained to the group why.

MAY MEGA-RAFFLE: In an effort to try to raise funds for certain activities Joe B. donated a 1/35 King Tiger Dragon “white box” with a tank crew. For such a nice prize we’ll have a special raffle in May. Tixx are only $5 a pop. [You might notice a little switcharoo in the name. This is to avoid confusion with the Super Raffle we have every November. ~B2]

NEW MEMBER: He came in for three meeting and showed his work. He builds about everything! So we made him a member. Konstantin L., welcome to the fold!

You can see pics from each meeting either at the Club Website or on the Photo-Blog: http://gmobile17.blogspot.com/




On the agenda: April

DELAY: MEETING WILL BE ON APRIL 22, 2011.

Due to a scheculing conflict at the BBSC, our meeting is being pushed back to 4/22. Tell your friends!

WORK IN PROGRESS NIGHT: What’s on your workbench? Your pledge? Your theme contest entry? Something else? Bring in what your working on to show the group. Be prepared to tell a couple words about your methods. Thanks!

THE TWILIGHT ZONE THEME: It’ll be here sooner than you think! More details here.

2011 MODEL PLEDGE: It seems that we kept the concept entirely too loose for members tastes last year so we’re tightening them up a little in 2011. Please bring in an unbuilt model between January and March to declare as your pledge model. Please have it finished for the OCTOBER MEETING for a display. In between there will be one WIP night, which would be nice to show us your progress (April). After October you may bring back your pledge to the November meeting for the last contest of the year. For your efforts you get an additional FIVE Super Raffle tickets for completing your pledge! Sweet! Easy enough? Now go have fun with it!

Our next meeting will be on

APRIL 22, 2011

Same time,

Same place!

A plea from the Pres

From IPMS:

If you have yet to visit the IPMS website and view the recently posted E-Board minutes (April, 2011) you will find two significant items of business mentioned. The first item is the list of candidates for E-Board. The nomination process for the upcoming E-Board election has come to an end and there are some new faces on the list. The downside to this list is that only one office has more than a single candidate. IPMS is led and staffed by volunteers and my hope is that there would be more interest among the membership in taking on one of these very important roles. The upside is that the individuals whose names appear are all proven  leaders in their local chapter or at a national level, and thusly, bring significant experience to bear. The only seat which has multiple candidates is the Director of Local Chapters position. Both candidates have experience as Regional Coordinators and both are, to put it plainly, nice guys.

The second item is the mention of Amendment 2011-01 by Ron Bell. You may have visited the forum and read some of the posts regarding this very important amendment. This change is greatly needed and I ask you to vote in favor of the amendment. Please consider that it was written by Ron Bell, who is the 2nd VP (in charge of all things regarding the National Convention at the national level) and is the single most knowledgeable person on the planet when it comes to National Conventions and how the Society should approach this annual event. The amendment will update the Constitution to reflect the changes that have  taken place over the last 45+ years. The amendment will also provide a flexible, dynamic, and realistic platform which will make the Convention process easier for the host chapter and for the Society as a whole.

A ballot will be included in the upcoming Journal and the plan is to have all six E-Board seats as well as the Amendment question on the same ballot. You will also be able to cast your vote online through the IPMS website. The online site will be active at or about the same date as the Journal with the ballot begins showing up in your mailboxes.

The most significant point is that, whether you favor or oppose the amendment, you vote. Not voting accomplishes absolutely nothing. No good comes from this abysmal level of non-participation. When you view the ballot you will see a Yes/No/Abstain option. Please mark one of those three options. It Is Important!

Dick Montgomery
Int.Plastic Modelers Society-President

Notice: April meeting delayed to the 22nd!

Due to a scheduling conflict the April meeting will not be on the 3rd but on the 4th Friday of the month. Lend a hand. Tell other members.  

Next meeting date:

April 22nd, 2011

Same time,

Same place!

Bulletin: March 2011

THE MINUTES

by Bobby Pokorny

February was a great month. We had 29 members and 2 guests who brought in 28 models, for a very impressive quarterly contest.

February Meeting

SHOW US YOUR TOOL: This is a fun activity with an AWFUL name! We had many members bringing in various items to show the group. Did you learn something new?

CONTEST NIGHT 1Q2011: The tables were FILLED to capacity with contest entries. This was a most impressive kick-off to the 2011 annual quarterly contest. Did you have trouble filling out your ballot, I mean with all the choices in each category, and not the under-complicated ballot we use!

MAY SUPER RAFFLE: In an effort to try to raise funds for certain activities Joe Bergman donated a 1/35 King Tiger Dragon “white box” with a tank crew. For such a nice prize we’ll have a special raffle in May. Tixx are only $5 a pop.

MODEL PLEDGE: We got a good number of members signing up for the 2011 Model Pledge. Will you join in the fun? More details below.

You can see pics from each meeting either at the Club Website or on the Photo-Blog: http://gmobile17.blogspot.com/

On the agenda: March

DECAL SWAP NIGHT: Bring in decals to sell or trade. You might want to bring in some money in case the sheet you’ve been looking for shows up!

FAVORITE MODEL: Do you have a model that you consider your favorite? Whether it’s built of unbuilt, please bring it (or them) in and be prepared to tell the group a couple words about your fondness for it.

THE TWILIGHT ZONE THEME: We had three sponsors come forward for the June theme contest. More details HERE.

2011 MODEL PLEDGE: It seems that we kept the concept entirely too loose for members tastes last year so we’re tightening them up a little in 2011. Please bring in an unbuilt model between January and March to declare as your pledge model. Please have it finished for the OCTOBER MEETING for a display. In between there will be one WIP night, which would be nice to show us your progress (April). After October you may bring back your pledge to the November meeting for the last contest of the year. For your efforts you get an additional FIVE Super Raffle tickets for completing your pledge! Sweet! Easy enough? Now go have fun with it!

Troop Support Update – Report to Date for 2011

Since establishing contact with SPC Craig Perry at FOB Speicher at the beginning of the year, we have sent four shipments, totaling 86 hobby items, consisting of:

· 1 Airbrush

· 1 Compressor

· 30 Model Kits

· 14 Bottles of Paint

· 14 Paint Brushes

· 6 Hobby Knives

· 6 Hobby Magazines

· 4 Sanding Blocks and Sticks

· 10 Miscellaneous Tools

In addition to the request for the airbrush and compressor, SPC Perry has requested more paint and glue. Please keep in mind that paints and glues must be non-flammable. Also, we cannot ship aerosol cans through the USPS.

Thanks again for your donations!

A reminder – we can't ship any flammable materials, so no model airplane cement or paints with a flammable base such as enamels, lacquers, and some acrylics (Tamiya, for example). Frequently requested materials are paintbrushes and automotive kits.

Thanks in advance for your support.

Hugh

T-SHIRTS: The first wave of shirts arrived a couple months ago. The BPMS blue and white never looked better! Our t-shirt artist came up with another concept that we’re taking orders for now too. Logo on the left-side of the chest, with two options! Ask about it at the meeting. Approx. $12 a pop.

TAKE A PART / LEAVE A PART: Gordon will bring in the big basin monthly for “Take a Part / Leave a Part.” Please feel free to toss your spares into the big bin too! This is something we can all add to or take away from.

GENERATING MONEY: The club will continue to sell magnets and patches and run raffles and to generate some extra money. The reserves for raffles are hitting rock bottom, any donations of recent models would be greatly appreciated! Can we count on you to help fund various activities and sponsorships?

NEW MEMBER? If you're a new member, please see Hugh Alcock to have your photo taken for our newsletter and photo roster. Putting your picture and name in the newsletter is a great way for the membership to get to know you. And the photo roster is a great way for you to get to know the membership. If you didn't get a photo roster, see Bobby Pokorny or Hugh Alcock.

40 YEARS OF THE BPMS: 2012 will mark the 40th Anniversary of the BPMS. We have a year to set up a bash. It should be fun! A dinner is certainly in order. Maybe we should figure out a way to tie in a theme contest. Ideas? Let the officers know!

SUPPORT THE BULLETIN: Some ideas for the newsletter from Hugh –

* Members can write a paragraph or two on how they got interested and/or re-interested in modeling.

* Show us your workbench: Have folks take a picture of their modeling habitat at home and describe what they like and/or don’t like about the setup.

Our next meeting will be on March 18, 2011.

Same time

Same place

SPC Perry has sent several thank you e-mails to let us know how much our support is appreciated by the troops forward deployed in Iraq.

BPMS Troop Support Update for 2011 though 15FEB

BPMS Supports the Troops

Report to Date for 2011

Since establishing contact with SPC Craig Perry at FOB Speicher at the beginning of the year, we have sent four shipments, totaling 86 hobby items, consisting of:

* 1 Airbrush
* 1 Compressor
* 30 Model Kits
* 14 Bottles of Paint
* 14 Paint Brushes
* 6 Hobby Knives
* 6 Hobby Magazines
* 4 Sanding Blocks and Sticks
* 10 Miscellaneous Tools

SPC Perry has sent several thank you e-mails to let us know how much our support is appreciated by the troops forward deployed in Iraq.

In addition to the request for the airbrush and compressor, SPC Perry has requested more paint and glue. Please keep in mind that paints and glues must be non-flammable. Also, we cannot ship aerosol cans through

the USPS.

Thanks again for your donations!

BPMS Bulletin: February 18, 2011

THE MINUTES

by Bobby Pokorny

January was a good month. We had 26 members and 2 guests who brought in 17 models, mostly for the theme contest. A fine start to the New Year!

January Meeting

NEW REGIME: The new Prez will be Don I, with Charlie N in the Veep seat took over the reigns and did a great job. We look forward to a couple of fun years with these guys running things!

KIT SALE NIGHT: Kits were bought and sold. Simplicity!!

SPONSOR: Some members along with some club backing will be sponsoring a trophy package at Mosquitocon in the name of recently deceased long-time member and one of the founders of the BPMS, Joe Turner.

MODEL PLEDGE: We got a good number of members signing up for the 2011 Model Pledge. Will you join in the fun? More details below.

You can see pics from each meeting either at the Club Website or on the Photo-Blog: http://gmobile17.blogspot.com/

CONTEST NIGHT 1Q2011: This will be the first installment of the BPMS quarterly contests. You can bring in something that hasn’t been to a quarterly contest, including anything that might’ve been newly built for December’s theme contest. Categories will be set up on the tables and please be sure to fill out the proper contest paperwork for your entry.

THE TWILIGHT ZONE THEME: We had three sponsors come forward for the June theme contest. More details HERE.

2011 MODEL PLEDGE: It seems that we kept the concept entirely too loose for members tastes last year so we’re tightening them up a little in 2011. Please bring in an unbuilt model between January and March to declare as your pledge model. Please have it finished for the OCTOBER MEETING for a display. In between there will be one WIP night, which would be nice to show us your progress (April). After October you may bring back your pledge to the November meeting for the last contest of the year. For your efforts you get an additional FIVE Super Raffle tickets for completing your pledge! Sweet! Easy enough? Now go have fun with it!

RECOGNIZE THESE GUYS? These are the latest members to join the ranks of the BPMS.

Seamus B

Tomasz K

Joe B

Meeting Date: 02/18/2011

Same time, same place!

On the agenda: February
SHOW US YOUR TOOL: This is a fun activity with an AWFUL name! Show us your tool! Do you use some unorthodox tools? Maybe you use an ordinary tool in an inventive way? Have you figured out how to save money on supplies? Bring them in and be ready to tell the group about it during the meeting. Always educational!

Scott approved

Bulletin: January 2011

T H E

M I N U T E S

by Bobby Pokorny

December was a good month. We had 27 members and 4 guests who brought in 15 models, mostly for the theme contest. A fine ending for a great year!

December Meeting

CHRISTMAS DINNER: When the previous Bulletin was printed the Dinner had NOT yet been held. I can now report that it was a resounding success with nearly as many members as a regular meeting! Couple that with good food and cold beer and it was a good time. Outstanding!

THINGS THAT STING THEME: We finally had it! We had about a dozen entries by nearly as many members. A nice showing! Here are the results:

1st Guy Ferrara – F-18 Hornet

2nd Kevin App – Green Hornet

3rd Joe Bergman – Wespe

HM Ray Whitton – CF-105 Arrow

Bob Epley – Green Hornet

Hugh Alcock – Hornet F3

Frank Tripoli – Mosquito

As always, thanks to the sponsors, without whom the theme contests wouldn’t exist. And thanks to all the members who built for the theme contest, who really make these theme contests worthwhile for members to sponsor! Well done!

AWARDS FOR THE ANNUAL CONTEST - 2010: I crunched the numbers in time, here are the results as YOU, the members voted:

Air: 1st Charlie Nelson

2nd Frank Colucci

Guy Ferrara

Frank Tripoli

3rd Tomasz Kalata

HM Hugh Alcock

Tony Gray

Armor: 1st Frank Tripoli

2nd Howell Serkin

3rd Seamus Boughe

HM Ed Johnson

Tomasz Kalata

Ray Whitton

Figures: 1st Howell Serkin

2nd Joe Bergman

3rd Bill Murphy

HM Kevin App

Ed Johnson

Ray Keegan

Sea: 1st Phil Benson

2nd Mike Crescenzo

Ted Fazio

3rd Ray Keegan

HM Kevin App

Bill Murphy

Charlie Nelson

Ray Whitton

Sci-Fi: 1st Ray Keegan

2nd Gordon Cheung

3rd Jeffrey Eng

HM Israel Alvarado

Joe Bergman

Misc: 1st Ed Johnson

2nd Kevin App

3rd Phil Benson

Most Popular:

1Q Frank Colucci F-105 Thunderchief

2Q Guy Ferrara A-6E Intruder

3Q Gordon Cheung RGM-79 White Dingo

4Q Kevin App Firefighter

Top Gun: 2010

Howell Serkin

OLD REGIME: After two years of service to the club, Ray Keegan presided over his last meeting in december. A special thanks goes out to him and his vice-president Israel Alvarado for their time, energy, and leadership during their years of service.

You can see pics from each meeting either at the Club Website or on the Photo-Blog: http://gmobile17.blogspot.com/


On the agenda: January

NEW REGIME: We have a couple new officers who will be sitting up front starting this month. The new Prez will be Don Illjes, with Charlie Nelson in the Veep seat. We look forward to a couple of fun years with these guys running things!

KIT SALE NIGHT: Bring kits to sell, bring money to spend! There’s no tab at this bar!

THE TWILIGHT ZONE THEME: We had three sponsors come forward for the June theme contest. More details HERE.

2011 MODEL PLEDGE: It seems that we kept the concept entirely too loose for members tastes so we’re tightening them up a little. Please bring in an unbuilt model between January and March to declare as your pledge model. Please have it finished for the OCTOBER MEETING for a display. In between there will be one WIP night, which would be nice to show us your progress (April). After October you may bring back your pledge to the November meeting for the last contest of the year. For your efforts you get an additional FIVE Super Raffle tickets for completing your pledge! Sweet! Easy enough? Now go have fun with it!

Next meeting:

January 21, 2011

Same time!

Same place!

Note for web site/newsletter on Troop Support project

Troop Support Update – January 2011

Frank Colucci volunteered at the December meeting to be my backup for collecting donations at each meeting. My string of absences in the second half of 2010 understandably led to some confusion as to whether the club was still actively pursuing a Support the Troops program. Frank and I will ensure that a box for donations is clearly marked at each meeting. There is a new contact as of December 2010 at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Speicher in Iraq. As mentioned at the December meeting, a lack of current contacts in Iraq had interrupted what had been our continuous support beginning in 2006, so a current contact is a welcome development.

A reminder – we can't ship any flammable materials, so no model airplane cement or paints with a flammable base such as enamels, lacquers, and some acrylics (Tamiya, for example). Frequently requested materials are paint brushes and automotive kits.

Thanks in advance for your support.

Hugh Alcock

Bulletin: December 2010

THE MINUTES

by B2

November was a good month. We had 26 members and 2 guests who brought in 26 models.

November Meeting

HELLO MR. PRESIDENT: In a move never seen during my years with the BPMS, we “convinced” Don I. that we could use his charismatic personality to lead the group for a couple years. He accepted the nod and we have a new Prez starting in January. Charlie Nelson will be the Veep. We’re looking forward to having the new team up front!

CONTEST NIGHT – 4Q10: This was the final installment of the BPMS Annual contest. Did you take one last shot for the year? At the time of this printing the numbers have already been crunched for the year and the awards should be ready for the December meeting!

SUPER RAFFLE: Howie S. was our top builder of the year and had a good chunk of the 210+ Super Raffle tickets we handed out. Chances of winning some of the goodies were about 50%, which are great odds. Build more in 2011 for more chances to win stuff!

2010 MODEL PLEDGE: We ended up the year with about a third of the pledges completed. That’s not bad for the first year. We’re refining the concept for next year.

NEW MEMBERS: They came to three meetings so we put it up for nomination. Joining the ranks of the BPMS are Seamus B. and Tomasz K. Welcome to the fold!

HOLIDAY DINNER: Went off GREAT! We had a huge turn out and the food was great. What else can you ask for? 

GUESTS: It pays to have the websites up because we seem to continue attracting interested parties to the meetings. I think we should have a couple guys up for nomination in October!

You can see pics from each meeting either here or on the Photo-Blog: http://gmobile17.blogspot.com/

On the agenda: December

THINGS THAT STING THEME: Finally upon us! The Theme contest is THIS MONTH. Bring in your entries. See details HERE.

HOLIDAY DESSERTS: The December Meeting is open for your partners, significant others, gf’s, etc. Anyone who wants to bring in cakes, cookies, chips, or any other treats, feel free to do so. Thanks in advance!

Meeting date:

December 17, 2010

Same Time - Same Place

Holiday Dinner Details

SWEIK Y WBEHKA

(Czech / German Food)

2027 Emmons Avenue,

Brooklyn, NY 11235

718-332-0330

http://www.sweikonline.com/

Tuesday, December 7th, 2010 @ 7:00 PM

Bulletin: November 2010

THE MINUTES

by Bobby Pokorny

October was a good month. We had 26 members and 3 guests who brought in 15 models.

October Meeting

WIP NIGHT: We had a couple WIPs on the tables, but, in general, not too many, so we had everyone tell the group a couple words about their models. Educational!

NOMINATIONS: Hmm, what? After two years as Veep Israel turned down the nomination for President. Charlie Nelson has accepted the nod to become the next Vice-President, but we will find out in November if Prez Keegan will hang onto his job a little longer. Stay tuned!

NEW MEMBER: He came to three meetings, brought in finished models and accepted the nomination to become a member. JOE BERGMAN joined the ranks of the BPMS when he was voted in as a member in October. Welcome to the fold!

HOLIDAY DINNER: Okay, mark DECEMBER 7th on your calendar for the Holiday Dinner. We’ll be headed back to the restaurant we went to last year:

SWEIK Y WBEHKA

(Czech / German Food)

2027 Emmons Avenue,

Brooklyn, NY 11235

718-332-0330

http://www.sweikonline.com/

Tuesday, December 7th, 2010 @ 7:00 PM

GUESTS: It pays to have the websites up because we seem to continue attracting interested parties to the meetings. I think we should have a couple guys up for nomination in November!




On the agenda: November

CONTEST NIGHT – 4Q10: Okay, this is your final shot at racking up votes for the annual contest. You can bring in anything that hasn’t been to a BPMS Quarterly Contest previously.

SUPER RAFFLE: This is possibly the biggest BPMS event of the year. For each model you complete you are entitled to ONE TICKET in the Super Raffle. You can’t buy your way into this one in any way! If you finished your Model Pledge you get EXTRA credits for that. So this month the prolific are rewarded. Makes you want to hit the work-bench harder next year, huh? Also this is a good time to consider if you will want to make donations. If you have models, books, DVDs, etc. that you’d like to throw in, please bring them to the NOVEMBER meeting. Thanks in advance!

MODEL PLEDGE: Confused? That’s okay. Just bring in your completed model pledge for the November meeting in order to qualify for the extra Super Raffle tickets. It’s that easy! Be sure to let Jeff or me know that you DID bring it in, okay? Writing “PLEDGE” on your kit slip would be a great help! Thanks!

T-SHIRTS: The first wave of shirts arrived a couple months ago. The BPMS blue and white never looked better! Our t-shirt artist came up with another concept that we’re taking orders for now too. Logo on the left-side of the chest, with two options! Ask about it at the meeting. Approx. $10 a pop.

You can see pics from each meeting on the Photo-Blog:

http://gmobile17.blogspot.com/

Our next meeting will be on November 19, 2010.

Same time, same place!

BBSC News: Hockey is coming!

The ice rink is nearly ready and that means that hockey is coming to the BBSC!
Stay tuned for more details, or go directly to the BBSC website!
http://www.bbyosports.com/

Bulletin: October 2010

THE MINUTES

by Bobby the Blue

September Meeting

SWAP NIGHT: Models were bought, sold, and traded, as expected!

HELL(ER) OF A THEME NIGHT: Hugh had this idea for a HELLER theme night. We ended up having a much better showing for this one than the Revell night. The bulk of the models on display we Heller kits. We started off asking the gents to tell us a couple words about their Heller Models, but ended up asking everyone to speak, even the guests!

HOLIDAY DINNER: We started discussion about the Holiday Dinner because it’ll be here sooner than you think! We’re really thinking about the same place as last year. The food was really good and they had ABBA music the whole night. What more can you ask for? Bill Murphy will be looking into it for us. More details to come!

GUESTS: It pays to have the websites up because we seem to continue attracting interested parties to the meetings. I think we should have a couple guys up for nomination in October!

You can see pics from each meeting either at the Club Website or on Gordon’s blog: http://gmobile17.blogspot.com/

On the agenda: October

WIP NIGHT: Pretty self-explanatory – bring in your works in progress. A good idea would be to bring in your pledge if you’re still working on it, as it’s “due” in November.

NOMINATIONS: President Ray Keegan has put in his two years. It’s time to nominate the next Prez and Veep. Who will end up in the seats up front?

MODEL PLEDGE: Confused? That’s okay. Just bring in your completed model pledge on or before the November meeting in order to qualify for the extra Super Raffle tickets. It’s that easy! Be sure to let Jeff or me know that you DID bring it in, okay? Writing “PLEDGE” on your kit slip would be a great help! Thanks!

SUPER RAFFLE: The Super Raffle is in November, but this is a good time to start considering if you will want to make donations. If you have models, books, DVDs, etc. that you’d like to throw in, please bring them to the NOVEMBER meeting. Thanks in advance!

Meeting date: October 15th, 2010

Same time, same place!

September was a good month. We had 26 members and 3 guests who brought in 15 models.

Sponorship Acknowledged

From Hugh:

http://www.hvhmg.com/categories.html

Our sponsorship of Best Ship is now ack’d on the club’s contest web site.

Bulletin: September, 2010

THE MINUTES

by Bobby the Blue

August was a good month. We had 23 members and one guest who brought in 21 models. Pizza night bring the members out of the woodwork!

August Meeting

PIZZA NIGHT: How many did you eat? We had some missing members so there was more than enough to go around, even with ME being present! There’s nothing like Brooklyn pizza!

CONTEST NIGHT 3Q10: We had a nice showing of great work for the contest. The next and FINAL contest night will be in NOVEMBER.

NEW MEMBER: Did you see the big gun in the table? That was scratch-built by our newest member Jimmy Baumert. Some great work! Welcome to the fold!

You can see pics from each meeting either at the Club Website or on Gordon’s blog: http://gmobile17.blogspot.com/

On the agenda: September

SWAP NIGHT: Pretty self-explanatory – bring in models to swap or sell. It’s usually a good idea to bring some cash. You never know what might be up for sale and there’s no tab at this bar!

HELL(ER) OF A THEME NIGHT: Hugh had this idea for a HELLER theme night. It’s not a contest, just a night to bring in and display your Heller Models. Completed would be a preference, but if you have some remarkable Heller kit you’d like to show still in the box, hey, why not? Have fun with it!

MODEL PLEDGE: Confused? That’s okay. Just bring in your completed model pledge on or before the November meeting in order to qualify for the extra Super Raffle tickets. It’s that easy! Be sure to let Jeff or me know that you DID bring it in, okay? Thanks!

Our next meeting will be on September 17, 2010

Spitfires and a Lancaster

From Russ:

In case you're interested, there will be an airshow at the American Airpower Museum at Republic Airport. For the Battle of Britan anniversary, they will have Spitfires and a Lancaster. More details at www.americanairpowermuseum.org