Meeting Minutes for July 2, 2026
William B, Michael B, Dick D, Tony F, John F, Steve H, Bill H, Henry H, Chris K, Mike O, Brad S, and Norm W were present.
For the Vice-president report, Tony said arrangements for Capital City Comic Con were set and we will have four passes. Dick noted we still have three open shifts for the weekend and asked for volunteers.
Mike O gave the Treasurer report. Last month received $20 for Silent Auction and $51 from the Tim Ridout Challenge. As of the start of the month, the balance was $800+, a check was written for $81 to reimburse Bill H for the flowers sent to Reedis. In that regard, Michael B reported Reedis is out of the hospital and will be undergoing rehabilitation for several months and that the Gundam kit he received had been on his wish-list.
Dick reminded those involved that the Capital City Comic Con is next weekend, July 10-12, and showed the location of our table.
Dick reported the Tim Ridout Challenge was an enjoyable afternoon and everyone congratulated Brian and Henry for winning their categories.
There was no information about the build night in June at Evolution Games. Dick reminded that the next build night is on July 15 at AFK Games. It was decided to schedule the August evening at Lansing Maker’s Network on August 19; Dick said he would confirm that with them.
Dick reported that Brian, Tony, Brad, Norm and he had agreed to Greg Humphrey’s request to build a 1/32 B-17F. The kit has arrived and the team met yesterday to begin planning the project.
Brad gave a brief Convention update; registrations are 1000+ and volunteer commitments are at 90+%.
Dick reminded everyone there will be no August meeting due to Ft. Wayne convention, and that Kevin Epling of Small Scale Pics will be at the convention and is scheduled for our September meeting.
The “Thunder and Lightning” group build proposed by Norm will conclude at the December holiday party. William reviewed his experiences at the REOlds Museum during the Ignition Maker Fest and their interest in displaying Oldsmobile models. After some discussion, it was decided having a group build for the December meeting/party would be a good tradition, and we’ll plan on the Oldsmobile project for 2027.
Brad reminded that the Dayton trip to the Air Force Museum is scheduled for September 25-26. He is researching hotel options. Families are welcome to come. Everyone interested in the trip during which Brad will serve as guide, contact him by email.
Dick’s planned slide presentation, “What Judges Are Looking For”, failed due to computer malfunction. However, a lively discussion ensued with lots of pointers, tips and reality check about the subjectivity of judging. The greatest recommendation is to remember this is a hobby. Each of us pursue our various topics for many different reasons. The most important thing is to enjoy what you’re doing.
The next meeting is Thursday, September 3. See you in Ft. Wayne!
