Meeting Minutes for October 1, 2026
William B, Brian D, Dick D, Tony F, John & Nora F, Steve H, Bill H, Chris K, Chris L, Mike O, Brad S, Reedis T, and John W were present. We welcomed two new members! Andrew F of Lansing met Jason at the Ft. Wayne Nationals, who invited him to join us. Brad T of Spring Arbor found us through a search of local IPMS chapters. Welcome, gentlemen!
For his Vice-president report, Tony spoke of putting together a list of meeting topics; Dick noted that Brian had agreed to work on a list of presentations and events. Anyone with suggestions or requests is encouraged to contact Tony or Brian.
Mike O reported our current balance is approximately $800. There was some discussion on the funds we might receive from participation in the IPMS National Convention. This led to a discussion about obtaining Non-Profit status; Brad S said he would meet with the Executive Board at the next E-Board meeting to review the necessary steps.
Chris L’s R4 Coordinator report noted chapter renewal is due by the end of the year. The Toledo club lost its chapter status for lack of sufficient number of IPMS members, but another club just joined as a new chapter.
The upcoming event for October is the Duneland Model Contest & Swap Meet, Hobart, IN, October 10 (dunelandmodelclub.com). Chris K reminded everyone that Judson Church is having a clean-up day from about 9 a.m. to noon.
The Build Night for September was at Tanuki’s; about four attended. The October Build Night is at Evolution Games on Wednesday, the 14th. The November Build Night is proposed for AFK Games on Tuesday, November 17; Dick will confirm and notify. Chris K noted that Norm is hosting a “virtual” build night, this month scheduled for October 15. Norm would like to set a regular schedule for the on-line build night, possibly the second Thursday of the month. Dick will confirm with Norm and notify.
Brad S reported the Dayton trip to the Air Force Museum is again in flux. He will work on new dates and send word. He and Tony also talked about the proposed workshop with the representative with AK Interactive. The discussion is whether it will be a one- or two-day event, making supplies available to attendees, etc. Brad and Tony are working with Michigan Toy Soldier on the details and will inform as things develop.
There was a brief reminder the holiday party is fast approaching with a gift exchange (details to follow) and the conclusion of the “Thunder and Lightening” group build.
The rest of the evening to dedicated to “show & tell” with lots of interesting projects and a few tools.
The next meeting is Thursday, November 5, 6:30 p.m.
