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!

2014 Miniatures Round-Up

The Omaha-Council Bluffs Miniature Guild and the Shoe Box Bunch rounded out 2014 with many fun activities. On October 11, we held a free miniatures display in Papillion, Nebraska. We spent the day visiting with our guests and showing off our amazing builds:

There were so many things to look at -- rows and rows of multi-scaled beauties. It was truly fantastic:

Also in October, we held displays at the Omaha Swanson Library, Sump Memorial Library in Papillion, and La Vista Public Library.

In late November and early December, both clubs contributed to a Christmas display at the Sarpy County Museum in Bellevue, Nebraska. Christmas displays are always a big hit, and we enjoy sharing our builds at this magical time of the year.

In mid-December, OCBMG and the Shoe Box Bunch both held holiday parties. There was a lot of delicious food and a lot of minis! Holiday parties are never complete without gift bags:

OCBMG is proud to mention that several of our members had articles and/or photographs published in the NAME Miniature Gazette in 2014. We also received the NAME Blue Ribbon Club Award for 2013–2014, which is presented to charter clubs that contribute to their local communities and the miniature community at large. We look forward to earning this award again in 2015!

Happy mini-ing!

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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!!!