jeninky Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 I have said to my club members time and time that they saved my life. I was going through something terrible and I jumped into going to their meetings to used it as my "get away" soon I was part of their family. I love my group and love NAME. I don't get to their Conventions that much but I love hearing about them and going when I can. Miniatures are about sharing and having a hobby that you jump into and seriously learn something new everyday. NAME is wonderful organization. You will not get spammed with emails. You do get information from time to time. Newsletter and "What's Happenings" ever so often. If you get their online yahoo group emails you get a digest once a day. So if you have a chance to "test" out a miniature club, I say go for it. They could be friends for a life time. Remember they share you passion and love of miniatures. I am a hands on and a face to face person. So it works for me. But I LOVE my online world too. We are having our retreat this week and we go to a state park and have a huge room and each person has two six foot tables and we work on our miniatures for four days. Nothing but miniatures, food, laughter and friendship. Don't miss out on a opportunity to meet wonderful people and make friendships that will last a lifetime. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyckedWood Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 After I get my work room finished Im going to join name. Even though the one and only local group says it's closed. Apx. 1.8 miles from our new house is the home based business of BJ miniatures who specialize in 1/4 scale. Apparently they are a husband and wife team and active in Name. Their home isn't a place of business but it's nice to know that other miniaturists are close by since my state is a dollhouse dead zone with no shops to speak of. They are exhibiting in Chicago I believe and are offering a new kit in 1/4 scale that is so cute I may have to test out 1/4 scale. It's called the Tuck Box, a tea room in Carmel CA that I've had tea in :-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyckedWood Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 https://www.bjminis.com/contents/en-us/d54_Tuck_Box.html Might as well post the link since I mentioned it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyGunn Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 That Tuck Box is adorable! I was told to not wait to join NAME and to go for the 3-year option, since the membership rates will be increasing from $30 to $57 (?) in June or July. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyckedWood Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Uhhhh...that would be a deal breaker for me! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Love that Tuck Box but I've not even successfully moved to half scale yet. Wish it came in a larger scale but I understand their focus (which is a much needed arena so not complaining here - just commenting) Quarter scale is adorable but I'd probably crush the pieces to smithereens with my big old clod hopper hands. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyckedWood Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 I don't think it's very much smaller than the half scale buttercup! This looks like current info on the NAME dues increase. http://www.miniatures.org/pdfs/2015MarchNewsletter.pdf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyGunn Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Whew! $40/year is much better than the $57 I was told. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyckedWood Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Ya, that's what I was thinking too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 KariW it was so nice to have you at our dinner tonight. I know you will fit in nicely. I hope you had a good time. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KariW Posted May 8, 2015 Author Share Posted May 8, 2015 I had a great time!!! Thanks for inviting me!!! I'm joining name tonight!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 KariW, the club will sign you up, collect your dues and give you a membership card, if you choose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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