September 2011 Newsletter

[Lee_K]

Squadron Alert!

The official newsletter of IPMS Eagle Squadron
http://www.ipmseaglesquadron.org

Next Meeting

     Sunday, September 18, 2010, 1:30 PM
     Classroom 126A, Engineering Tech Building, Wake Technical Community College


Last Month's Meeting Highlights

     There was an informal build and bull session.


This Month's Meeting

     We return to our normal meeting schedule with a group exercise: Build Outside the Norm.  All of you who have been diligently working on your models that are outside your normal comfort zone, the deadline is this weekend.  Bring them in for inspection and sharing your experiences with the rest of the club.
     Club treasurer Ryan Koschatzky will also be presenting a detailed financial breakdown of RDUCON 2011 expenses and revenues, including the final resolution of the Mike Mittenzwei Estate.


USO North Carolina Black Tie Event

     Jon Emery is requesting built models to be donated to a very worthy cause: the USO, NC division.  There will be a silent auction at an October 7 gala event and Jon would like for some nicely built models to be part of the items up for bids.  Also, he is looking for built models that can be donated directly to members who will be honored that evening for outstanding service to the USO.


Future Meeting Calendar


•   Sunday, October 16 – Slides from RDUCON 2011

•   Sunday, November 20 – Working with clear parts.  Demonstration by William Reece

•   Sunday, December 18 – Holiday Celebration and Gift Exchange.  Modeling year in review.  Officer elections.  Most Improved Modeler Award.

•   Sunday, January 15 – Demonstration: how to photograph models.  Workshop by Lee Kolosna


Local Contest and Event Outlook

   Saturday, September 17.  Contest, hosted by IPMS Piedmont.  Spartanburg, SC
   Saturday, September 24.  Contest, hosted by IPMS Foothills.  Morganton, NC
   Saturday, November 5, Show and Contest, hosted by IPMS Lafayette Scale Modelers, Fayetteville, NC
   Saturday, February 25.  Contest, hosted by IPMS Richmond.  Richmond, VA
   Saturday, April 28.  Region 12 contest, hosted by IPMS Mid-Carolina.  Columbia, SC
   Saturday, May 12.  Contest, hosted by IPMS Richmond.  Richmond, VA