Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Miniatures Display: October 11, 2014


OCBMG and the Shoe Box Bunch would like to remind everyone about our upcoming miniature exhibit in October. It's going to be a very fun day, and there will be all kinds of goodies to look at and explore. We also have some VERY exciting door prizes planned, so be sure to stop by and join in on the fun. We hope to see you soon!

2014 NAME A-2 Regional Ambassador Award: Deline Faris


At the 2014 National NAME Convention in St. Louis, OCBMG and Shoe Box Bunch member Deline Faris (known as Del amongst friends) was presented with the Region A-2 Ambassador's Award for 2013–2014. Region A-2 includes the states of Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming.

Del Faris has been a member of NAME for 32 years. She joined OCBMG in 1982 and has held the following offices:

  • Vice President: 1983–1984; 1984–1985; 2012–2014
  • President: 1985–1986; 1986–1987
  • Education Chairman: 1993–1994; 1994–1995

Even though Del does not currently hold an office, she is still always working hard to help her fellow miniaturists in any way she can. Del is a fantastic, beautiful, treasured friend to all of us. She is incredibly worthy of this exciting award!

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."

OCBMG is SO proud to have Del represent A-2 in such a positive, generous, and loyal manner. She has given endless support and encouragement to the members of both of our clubs. We're honored to have Del with us and very excited to celebrate this award with her.

On behalf of all of us, we'd like to say: Thank you, Del! Congratulations!!!

Thanking OCBMG Outgoing Officers


OCBMG would like to take a moment to thank our outgoing officers. These former officers have worked very hard over the last two years. They each served two terms, and we appreciate their generosity and volunteerism within these positions. At our last meeting, the guild presented our former president, Carol Kolb, with this lovely vanity above. We thank you, Carol, for leading our guild and serving us so well.

We'd like to recognize all of our past officers, too:
  • Carol Kolb - President
  • Del Faris - Vice President
  • Andrew Kolb - Secretary
  • Wanda Leighton - Treasurer (served as Treasurer for almost 35 years until she passed away in September of 2013)
  • Michele Foley - Treasurer (in Wanda's absence)

Thank you so much to all of you for giving us your time and hard work. Even though we are all friends and love miniatures, it's still a job to keep the guild going. We appreciate each and every thing you have done for us! Cheers to many more years of friendship and fun!