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March 16, 2026, Pelikan Model Meeting
We had 26 folks attend the meeting after concluding a very successful Pelicon 2026. It surprised me how many members and models showed up after having the convention 3 days before the meeting. Pictures are posted in the Gallery.
March Model Theme Winners were: Brian Fowler - 1st place for his T-34 tank, 2nd place - Randy Rosado for his concept Thunderbird SR-71, and 3rd place - went to Duane Brown for his NASCAR race car. See the latest Gallery Pictures. Congratulations all!
IPMS Pelican Scale Modelers Club Meeting Minutes 16 March 2026
The meeting was called to order at 1908 hours by President Donn Buerger. There were 30 members present, no guests. Donn began the meeting with a brief synopsis of the 2026 edition of Pelicon, held this past Saturday, 14 March. The consensus is that the show was successful. Donn gave Ozzie Leandri, Show Chairman, the floor for a more detailed report. Ozzie said there were 102 entrants who entered 492 models in all categories. The area with the most models was the Automotive area. (Category D-2 was by far the most populated category!!) Ozzie gave the group a brief financial report and said the event made a profit. He mentioned the club received a cash donation, sponsorship of all the Sci-Fi categories from one generous individual. The news received a hearty round of applause from those assembled. Ozzie said the facility has been reserved next year for March 6th due to a conflict with the scheduling of the hall. Brian Fowler made a motion to accept this date and to plan for next year's event to begin. After several seconds, the motion was passed unanimously by affirmation. A brief discussion was held on possible improvements for next year. Tom Hartline then spoke on the raffle. It was noted that one group of people had spent hundreds of dollars purchasing tickets and winning a huge number of kits, including both the regular items and the high-end items. A brief discussion followed regarding how to combat this in the future. More discussion on this topic will occur.
Upcoming shows were mentioned, including dates and hosts. The Villages show will happen on 11 April. Pamscon is scheduled for 29 June, and the IPMS Nationals will be August 5-8, 2026, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The theme for next month’s meeting will be “Made in America”. Donn called for a short break to allow for voting for the evening's Mini-Comp. Following the break, Tom Hartline gave a presentation highlighting the “Best of” award winners from the show. Club members Doug Hamilton (Best Ship) and Vince Pedulla (Best Diorama and Best Theme ) were acknowledged for their awards. Donn then conducted the Table Talk section of the meeting with members speaking on the models they displayed on the table. When this was concluded, Donn announced the evening's Mini-Comp winners; Third place went to Duane Brown for his NASCAR race car. Second Place was awarded to Randy Rosado for his SR-71 Thunderbird, and First Place saw Brian Fowler receive the nod for his Charley Hess Memorial Build of the T-34-76. Well done, everyone!! With no more business before the club, Donn adjourned the meeting at 2045 hours. Respectfully submitted, Doug Hamilton, Secretary
For those who haven't paid their yearly dues, you can do so on this website.
We are still doing the monthly Theme "Modeler of the Year" award with the point system we used last year (see points given under "Club Happenings"), the top 3 modelers receiving the most points by November's meeting will receive a gift certificate.
The Theme for April is "Made in America."
The Pelikan Club Theme Winner was Brian Fowler for his Russian T-34. Congratulations!
