Mini Convention

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As of this time I have not attended any mini conventions nor for that 
matter have I attend many annual conventions. While I believe the annul 
convention has a lot to offer they also seem to not offer very much for 
the modeler. Maybe the mini's could have a better focus on modeling and 
offer clinics on different aspects of modeling in general and the N&W in 
specific. Display space for ones models without the contest portion 
might persuade more modelers to display their equipment. Maybe an area 
to allow modelers to swap unwanted items (models/kits, paper items, 
photos or slides) would also help. If any of this is already being done 
please excuse the repetition and it seems that I am missing a good time.

Bill Tucker
nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org wrote:

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>     I have not been to the Mini Meets,  but have been to all the
>     conventions from the begining except for three of them. The
>     modeling aspect the the conventions have become very poor over the
>     years and most awards are given because only one entry, whether
>     the model is award winning or not.  Because of tours, picnics, and
>     running around at the convention, there is so little time to
>     converse about modeling that I don't enjoy the conventions as much
>     as I use to even the modeling room seems to be lockedup most of
>     the time or when it is open it seems it's when someting else is
>     going on.   I always arrived early, but so many people are unable
>     to do so that some models at times don't arrive until Saturday up
>     until voting, which is very short time due to getting a late lunch
>     or getting ready for the Saturday nite dinners. The raffles use to
>     include a brass model which I donated or was donated by an
>     importer or was bought at a very cheap price as N&W pieces can be
>     found today. I was told to stop the brass raffle by the board that
>     we were not to solicit manufacuters anymore, who were very
>     gracious in donating to the society.
>     Everyone seemed to walk away with something special.  The
>     conventions is not model friendly but is great for tour and speakers!
>     This is why I was wondering about the Mini convention. It would be
>     nice to know if the Mini conventions is going to be held so that
>     one could plan if you could not make the Main Convention.  The
>     peaple that I talk to and the write ups in the Arrow make the Mini
>     Convention sound much more fun where you have more time to share
>     ideas, tips, and discuss about the N&W. Jim Brewer stated in his
>     article in the Arrow that the first convention in Cincinnati was
>     "diapointed on the convention activities".  That year we had a
>     record of 213 in atendence as it was called "the convention for
>     the N&W Modeler".  I was approached by Jim Gillium for the
>     convention. There was nothing left of the N&W to visit, but he
>     wanted a volunteer.  The Modeling theme of the convention must
>     have been a success, for I had numerous request to volunter
>     again.  I was like a huge Mini convention with slide shows, layout
>     tours and everything.  
>     Does any one else who has been to the MINI Conventions have any
>     helpful comments or suggestions?
>      
>     Stephen Rineair
>      
>     on 6/3/05 10:11 PM, nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org
>     <mailto:nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org> at nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org
>     <mailto:nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org> wrote:
>
>         Fellas, at this point no Fall NWHS Modelers Mini-Con is on the
>         calendar, but Jim Gillum and I spoke yesterday about hosting
>         the fourth annual such event in Richmond in November. The
>         first three have been well-received, and as has been pointed
>         out, actually have attracted more models than the Conventions.
>
>         Give us a little time to work out some scheduling details and
>         we'll post something. In the meantime, how about subject
>         matter; what would you like to  see in the way of clinics? Any
>         changes in format?
>
>         Best regards,
>         Bill McClure
>
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>         I haven't been able to make many of the June conventions but
>         have made all 3 mini meets and they've all been GREAT ! ! !
>         The clinics have all been informative and the format is fine.
>         Alternating between Richmond and North Virginia is a nice touch.
>
>     -- 
>     Ron Herfurth
>     Charlottesville, VA
>
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