CASM E-Board Minutes - March 2013
Date: 3-30-13
Members present: Brent Bristow, Tom Brown, Brianna Childres, Ken Childres, Rick Knapp, Ray Smith
Absent: David Wassell
The meeting was called to order by President Ken Childres at 10:00 a.m.
Recap of Last Meeting: Ken and Brent went over minutes of the last meeting, and made note of topics that need additional follow up.
Banner: Ken has designed a banner that will be hung in HobbyTown. The design was discussed and Ken will move forward with getting the banner printed.
IPMS Membership: The membership drive is underway, and so far, only 2 people have renewed membership during the designated period.
Website Club Member Profiles: It was suggested that we take member photos, perhaps in the form of a mug shot, during future club meetings, and have members fill out the questionnaires for submission.
IPMS “of the Year” Awards: Work has begun on the submissions for IPMS Club, Website, and Newsletter of the Year. Looking over these drafts took most of the meeting time, and E-Board members looked over the formats, and discussed the best way to present our information. Brianna has done a tremendous job of formatting these packets. The packets will be completed and submitted by April 15.
Youth Program: CASM will do a Youth Modelers Contest in the summer of 2014 separate from the Sproo-Doo. In leading up to this event, there will be scheduled instructional sessions in which members assist young modelers build entries for the event.
Scratching Post and Website: Brianna presented the statistics for hit rates on sections of the website/Scratching Post articles and from where geographically the hits were coming. This indicated web visitors from all over the world, and hits according to search engines. It was also discussed that Scratching Post articles that are about thought processes and approaches to modeling, not necessarily about specific techniques, are getting the most hits.
Plaque for Fallen Members: Brianna reminded the E-Board that a plaque with the names of fallen members had been planned, but for various reasons had never been made. The E-Board will follow up on this.
Work Days: Members are encouraged to participate in work days and see the benefits of modeling together. Tom will be preparing a series of Scratching Post articles on this subject.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:55 a.m.
Members present: Brent Bristow, Tom Brown, Brianna Childres, Ken Childres, Rick Knapp, Ray Smith
Absent: David Wassell
The meeting was called to order by President Ken Childres at 10:00 a.m.
Recap of Last Meeting: Ken and Brent went over minutes of the last meeting, and made note of topics that need additional follow up.
Banner: Ken has designed a banner that will be hung in HobbyTown. The design was discussed and Ken will move forward with getting the banner printed.
IPMS Membership: The membership drive is underway, and so far, only 2 people have renewed membership during the designated period.
Website Club Member Profiles: It was suggested that we take member photos, perhaps in the form of a mug shot, during future club meetings, and have members fill out the questionnaires for submission.
IPMS “of the Year” Awards: Work has begun on the submissions for IPMS Club, Website, and Newsletter of the Year. Looking over these drafts took most of the meeting time, and E-Board members looked over the formats, and discussed the best way to present our information. Brianna has done a tremendous job of formatting these packets. The packets will be completed and submitted by April 15.
Youth Program: CASM will do a Youth Modelers Contest in the summer of 2014 separate from the Sproo-Doo. In leading up to this event, there will be scheduled instructional sessions in which members assist young modelers build entries for the event.
Scratching Post and Website: Brianna presented the statistics for hit rates on sections of the website/Scratching Post articles and from where geographically the hits were coming. This indicated web visitors from all over the world, and hits according to search engines. It was also discussed that Scratching Post articles that are about thought processes and approaches to modeling, not necessarily about specific techniques, are getting the most hits.
Plaque for Fallen Members: Brianna reminded the E-Board that a plaque with the names of fallen members had been planned, but for various reasons had never been made. The E-Board will follow up on this.
Work Days: Members are encouraged to participate in work days and see the benefits of modeling together. Tom will be preparing a series of Scratching Post articles on this subject.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:55 a.m.
CASM Meeting Minutes - March 2013
Date: 3/9/13
Present: Matt Bond, Brent Bristow, Tom Brown, Cliff Bullock, Richard Buzbee, Brianna Childres, Kenneth Childres, Michael Dupslaff, Kenneth Fausett, Jason Gilkey, Rick Knapp, Daris Long, Sam Macheak, Conrad Schalchlin, Ray Smith, David Stilwell, Mike Warren, David Wassell, Steve Wilson
The meeting was called to order by President Kenneth Childres at 10:00 A.M.
Announcements:
Announcements that do not require discussion will be emailed out to members. If you have not received these announcements, contact Ray Smith or Ken Childres.
Show Reports: Matt Bond gave a report on RiverCon, held in Shreveport, LA, on 3/2/13. He attended the show along with Bob and Mona Hiatt. There were around 100 models and 22 participants. All three members received awards, and Matt won Best Armor, and Bob won Best Ship.
Ken Childres gave a report of the AMPS/Atlanta Figure Show held in Atlanta, GA, on 2/15-2/17. Ken attended the show along with Rusty Nail and Ron Leker. Brent Bristow entered two models by proxy. Rusty gave a long demo at the show on airbrushing flesh tones. All four members won awards, including Rusty receiving the award for Best Horror Figure.
(A more complete report of both shows can be found on the Club Forum under Area Shows.)
Club Dues: Brent has turned in the list of paid members to Roger for the HobbyTown discount. You can still pay now to have your name added to the list.
IMPS Membership Drive: Any CASM member who joins IPMS or renews their IPMS membership between the March meeting (3/9/13) and the May meeting (5/11/13) will be entered into a drawing to win a HobbyTown gift the card. There will three cards in the amounts of $100, $50 and $25.
HobbyTown Display Cases: Please try to frequently change out pieces in the cases. The cases are there to display club work, not for extra storage.
Future Demos: See Rick if you have ideas or want to volunteer to do a demo at a future meeting.
PTC Classes: Don’t forget these classes meet at the Pulaski Tech campus near the airport on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m.
Demo: Ken Childres gave a great demo on using hairspray to create a chipped paint effect. He discussed the types of paint using and the density of the paint.
Gift Card Drawing:
$5-Richard Buzbee
$10-Ken Childres
$15-Cliff Bullock
Show-N-Tell:
Cliff Bullock presented a Hasegawa PZKFW IV Jagdpanzer, a Revell Stug III 40/1 Late, a Roden SD. KFZ 4/1 Panzerwerfer 42 (early), and UM Models Flampanzer Hetzer 38 (T).
Mike Warren presented an Autoblinda AB 41 WIP, and a Renault 35 WIP. He also brought Durhams Water Putty that he uses for ground work.
Ray Smith presented a 1/144 scale XP 55 Ascender, and a 1/84 scale Type 94 Tankette.
Matt Bond presented Tamiya Marder 3, and a Tiger I.
Michael Dupslaff presented a WIP Elvira figure.
Ken Fausett presented 2 WIPs: a 40’ Ford Pickup, and a 30’ Woody Wagon.
Brent Bristow presented a Green Hornet’s Black Beauty car.
Rick Knapp presented a WIP Dragon M4A4 Sherman Tank.
Richard Buzbee presented a 1/48 Airfix Supercat Jackel, and a WIP Dragon Panzer IV G (Pz. Kpfw. IV Ausf. G). He also brought several newspapers from the 1940s with WWII articles.
Daris Long presented an AH1W Cobra Helicopter, and several books on destroyers, battleships/cruisers, submarines and amphibious warfare.
David Stillwell presented an SH-3H Seaking helicopter and a Firebird.
Ken Childres presented a Meng toyota truck with Zombie hunter figure and base, and a Skoda RSO-Radschlepper Ost. WIP.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:05.
Present: Matt Bond, Brent Bristow, Tom Brown, Cliff Bullock, Richard Buzbee, Brianna Childres, Kenneth Childres, Michael Dupslaff, Kenneth Fausett, Jason Gilkey, Rick Knapp, Daris Long, Sam Macheak, Conrad Schalchlin, Ray Smith, David Stilwell, Mike Warren, David Wassell, Steve Wilson
The meeting was called to order by President Kenneth Childres at 10:00 A.M.
Announcements:
Announcements that do not require discussion will be emailed out to members. If you have not received these announcements, contact Ray Smith or Ken Childres.
Show Reports: Matt Bond gave a report on RiverCon, held in Shreveport, LA, on 3/2/13. He attended the show along with Bob and Mona Hiatt. There were around 100 models and 22 participants. All three members received awards, and Matt won Best Armor, and Bob won Best Ship.
Ken Childres gave a report of the AMPS/Atlanta Figure Show held in Atlanta, GA, on 2/15-2/17. Ken attended the show along with Rusty Nail and Ron Leker. Brent Bristow entered two models by proxy. Rusty gave a long demo at the show on airbrushing flesh tones. All four members won awards, including Rusty receiving the award for Best Horror Figure.
(A more complete report of both shows can be found on the Club Forum under Area Shows.)
Club Dues: Brent has turned in the list of paid members to Roger for the HobbyTown discount. You can still pay now to have your name added to the list.
IMPS Membership Drive: Any CASM member who joins IPMS or renews their IPMS membership between the March meeting (3/9/13) and the May meeting (5/11/13) will be entered into a drawing to win a HobbyTown gift the card. There will three cards in the amounts of $100, $50 and $25.
HobbyTown Display Cases: Please try to frequently change out pieces in the cases. The cases are there to display club work, not for extra storage.
Future Demos: See Rick if you have ideas or want to volunteer to do a demo at a future meeting.
PTC Classes: Don’t forget these classes meet at the Pulaski Tech campus near the airport on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m.
Demo: Ken Childres gave a great demo on using hairspray to create a chipped paint effect. He discussed the types of paint using and the density of the paint.
Gift Card Drawing:
$5-Richard Buzbee
$10-Ken Childres
$15-Cliff Bullock
Show-N-Tell:
Cliff Bullock presented a Hasegawa PZKFW IV Jagdpanzer, a Revell Stug III 40/1 Late, a Roden SD. KFZ 4/1 Panzerwerfer 42 (early), and UM Models Flampanzer Hetzer 38 (T).
Mike Warren presented an Autoblinda AB 41 WIP, and a Renault 35 WIP. He also brought Durhams Water Putty that he uses for ground work.
Ray Smith presented a 1/144 scale XP 55 Ascender, and a 1/84 scale Type 94 Tankette.
Matt Bond presented Tamiya Marder 3, and a Tiger I.
Michael Dupslaff presented a WIP Elvira figure.
Ken Fausett presented 2 WIPs: a 40’ Ford Pickup, and a 30’ Woody Wagon.
Brent Bristow presented a Green Hornet’s Black Beauty car.
Rick Knapp presented a WIP Dragon M4A4 Sherman Tank.
Richard Buzbee presented a 1/48 Airfix Supercat Jackel, and a WIP Dragon Panzer IV G (Pz. Kpfw. IV Ausf. G). He also brought several newspapers from the 1940s with WWII articles.
Daris Long presented an AH1W Cobra Helicopter, and several books on destroyers, battleships/cruisers, submarines and amphibious warfare.
David Stillwell presented an SH-3H Seaking helicopter and a Firebird.
Ken Childres presented a Meng toyota truck with Zombie hunter figure and base, and a Skoda RSO-Radschlepper Ost. WIP.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:05.
