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July 20, 2026, Pelikan Model Meeting
We had 32 folks attend the meeting. The theme was "OPEN"; pictures are posted in the Gallery.
July Model Theme Winners were: Ray Rosado - 1st place for his Grumman Goose aircraft, 2nd place - Tom Hartline for his "Nautilus submarine, and 3rd place - Ozzie Leandri for his F-104 Starfighter. See the latest Gallery Pictures. Congratulations all!
IPMS Pelikan Scale Modelers Club Meeting Minutes
Pelikan Meeting Minutes 20 July 2026.
President Donn Buerger called the meeting to order at 1910 hours. There were 32 members present.
Donn mentioned that long-time member Bill Malick is still having ongoing medical issues and asked for prayers for Bill. It’s hoped Bill can begin healing and recovery.
The next topic discussed was the recently held Pamscon 2026 that was held at the Strawberry Festival grounds and hosted by Polk Area Modelers. Event statistics saw about 100 entrants and over 400 models on the contest tables. Several of our members went home with awards at the end of the day; good job, everyone!! Donn noted that all three of the contestants in the Iron Modelers competition were our members. The entries, as completed at the end of the prescribed time, were cobbled together using the parts contained in bins. The completed models all showed great imagination and building skills. Congratulations to all three of our Iron Modelers!! A general round-table discussion was held with several members speaking.
It was noted that the IPMS National Convention is rapidly approaching and will be held this year in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Members confirmed to be attending are Brian Fowler, Dale Stanek, Dave Fredrickson, and Doug Hamilton. Dave spoke about the facilities that will be used, noting the event site and hotels are nice and should provide a good backdrop for the event. It was mentioned there will be additional Gundam categories this year. Another brief round-table discussion was held.
The topic of new club shirts became the next topic. A quick discussion was held, then tabled, as more information is needed.
Ed Brut then took the floor to talk about a recent excursion he and Libby took to the American Honor Foundation in Ocala for an air and military vehicle show. George Hecht’s wife Jane had donated George's 1/8 scale Aircraft collection to them. The aircraft were on display for the event. The Museum is based on a small private airstrip with six smallish hangars which contain several aircraft. All the aircraft on display are in flyable condition. Aircraft on display include P-51s, a Navy F4U Corsair, helicopters, and an F-86. There were also classic cars and military vehicles from several sources. Ed said it was a very nice event, and the crowd was of manageable size. The next show/event at this facility will be on October 3rd. For more information, please check their website at www.americanhonorfoundation.com.
The meeting was paused for a break at 1945 hours. The meeting was recalled to order at 2000 hours, at which time Donn conducted Table Talk. After everyone had an opportunity to speak on their model on display, Donn announced the night’s winners. They are: 3rd Place - Ozzie Leandri with his F-104 2nd Place – Tom Hartline with his Nautilus submarine 1st Place – Ray Rosado with his Grumman Goose. Congratulations all!!
With no further business before the club, the President adjourned the meeting at 2105 hours. Respectfully submitted by Doug Hamilton, Secretary
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 August 17 is "Russia/USSR 1914-2026"
The Pelikan Club Theme Winner was Ray Rosado for his Grumman Goose Aircraft. Congratulations!
