2014–2015 OCBMG Awards

OCBMG is proud to announce that we won the NAME Blue Ribbon Club Award for 2014–2015, which is presented to charter clubs that contribute to their local communities and the miniature community at large. That "8" on the award indicates that our guild has won this award 8 times. We're happy to share our love of minis with the Greater Omaha and Council Bluffs areas!

We also have two members who won NAME's Ambassador's Award for Region A2 for 2014–2015: Edna Bonney and Lois Andres. Region A-2 includes the states of Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming. Here is information about the Regional Ambassador Award from NAME:

"The Regional Ambassador Award is given to one member within each Region for outstanding efforts in promoting NAME and the public awareness of miniatures and the miniature hobby."

Edna Bonney's award: 

Edna Bonney has been a member of NAME for 12 years. She joined OCBMG in 2004 and has held the following offices:

• Secretary: 2006–2008
• President: 2008–2010; 2015–Present
• Nebraska State Representative: 2012–Present
• Nebraska State Day Committee Member: 2013–Present 

Edna is always willing to step in and help us, which we're so grateful for. She has taught many interesting and challenging workshops over the years, and we appreciate all of the knowledge she shares with us. We're so proud of you, Edna! 

Lois Andres's award:

Lois Andres has been a member of NAME for 10 years. She joined OCBMG in 2006 and has held the following offices:

• Vice President: (previously)
• President: (previously)
• Nebraska State Day Committee Member: 2012–Present

We're obviously not entirely sure on the dates for Lois, but they don't really matter. What does matter is that Lois is a treasure to our guild. Her imagination and talent for minis is infectious, and her creations are inspiring and beautiful. We're very proud of you, too, Lois!

Both Edna and Lois are wonderful women, and they bring such light and joy to our guild. Please join us in congratulating them for winning these special awards!

On behalf of all of the members of OCBMG: Congrats Edna and Lois!! Thank you for working so hard on behalf of our guild, Region A-2, and NAME!

Ongoing Miniatures Display 2016

The Omaha-Council Bluffs Miniature Guild and the Shoe Box Bunch are excited to announcing that we're going to have an ongoing miniatures display throughout 2016 at the LaVista Community Center in Nebraska. Throughout the year, we'll be changing out the display to reflect seasonal changes and holidays. Our groups have very talented miniaturists, so you'll be able to see all kinds of interesting, unique, and exciting mini builds.

You can see our display here:

LaVista Community Center

8116 Park View Blvd.

La Vista, NE 68128

(402) 331-4343

For hours, click HERE. 

The LaVista Community Center is just off 84th Street in between L and Giles. Our display is just inside the front door, across from the information desk. We'd love it if you'd come see our minis--and maybe even join one of our groups!

OCBMG and the Shoe Box Bunch would like to thank the community center for inviting us to display our creations in this way. Thank you!!