Association of Model Engineers

Members are reminded that those who do not pay their subscription fee by the end of March, 2008 will not be elligible for the Annual Competitions.

The Association's Annual General meeting will be held on Thursday 27th March 2008 with the following Agenda:

Note: This is a very important meeting and it is the duty of all members to attend and vote for the new Committee.

We will be visiting the CLASSIC CAR MUSEUM in Qawra. The museum is situated in Tourists Street in Qawra near the Bus Terminus. We will meet at 10.30am in front of the museum. Book with Mr. Ramon Borg.

The AWARDS DINNER will be held on Saturday 24th November 2007 at the Selmun Palace Hotel at 7.30pm. Price is Lm7, Children Lm3.50, Buffet. Please book early with Mr. Alex Vella, by not later than 16th November.

Congratulations to Julian Kitney for placing 6th in the Revell Models Online Worldwide Competition.

Obituary - SAVIOUR LIA - The mass for the repose of Saviour Lia will be held on December 1st at the Senglea parish church at 7:45am. Please note that members wishing to attend should check with Mr. Swain (tel 27826751) the day before.

Thanks to all members for their help and participation during our Annual Exhibition. It was definitely a huge success. Let us now look forward for the next one which we will be celebrating the 25th Anniversary of our Association.

We also thank all members you gave us a helping hand - dismantling was done in a very organised and efficient manner, like the preparation. Well done!

Members are reminded to prepare Caption Cards for models on Exhibit. Models for Competition will have their Caption Cards prepared by the Committee.

Setting up of Easels and Boards etc, will be held on Friday 7th September, from 9 am onwards. Members in charge are C. Spiteri and J. Lapira. All models (Exhibits and Competition) are to be brought to the Exhibition Hall on Friday 7th September after 12 noon. Judging will be held on Friday during the night. Results will be published on Saturday. A reception will be held on Saturday evening.

Dismantling of Exhibition/Collection of Models will be held on Sunday 16th September at 8pm. Help is also required at this time. Please do not be selfish. Help us dismantle and then take your models afterwards.

As most members know by now, we have introduced a Bring and Buy. Members wishing to get rid of their unwanted kits should bring them along. Contact person Mr Anthony Carbonaro. A raffle is being organised every meeting using such models.

Members are to note that during this month (May 2007) we will be distributing the new Annual Competition Rules. Make sure you get a copy!

New Committee

As notified in January 2007, our Annual General Meeting is scheduled for the 13^th April 2007. The Council is appealing to members to form part of the new committee. Five (5) members are needed for the committee. It is hoped that members will apply to form part of this committee. The committee usually meets once a month. Please give something back to AME.

AME Publications

AME has published the following information and modelling sheets:

These will be available during our meetings at a cost of Lm0.20 in order to cover printing and copying expenses.

Donations and Fund Raising

AME is a non-profit making, non-ideological association, and thus requires an additional effort from all members for the ongoing successful function of the association. Any type of donation, whether monetary or not (objects, services), will increase our potential to share our skills and be more proficient in our craftsmanship.

A Sub-Committee for Fund Raising has been formed. Member in Charge is Mr Tony Carbonaro. This Committee has started work on a series of aircraft photos taken in Malta. The first set comprising of 18 post-cards is now ready for sale at the price of Lm3. Other sets will be available in the future.

This Committee has also taken in hand to produce a CD of our Exhibition. This will soon be ready for sale at Lm3.50. Members who had booked this CD can pick it up from Mr Carbonaro, when it is available.

Various kits and modelling materials are also available. Contact Mr Carbonaro during our meetings.

Discounts

The following agents have agreed to offer discounts on kits to our members:

Emm. Said - Zabbar:

10% discount on all goods.

20% discount on Revell models.

25% discount on selected Revell models.

Paolo Bonnici - Marsa:

20% discount on all Airfix and Heller kits.

K-Hobbies - Fgura:

Some kits at 5% discount.

Others at 10% discount.

AME members are reminded to present their AME MEMBERSHIP CARD when buying from these outlets in order to be eligible for these special discounts.

Articles

Members are encouraged to make write-ups on any subject related to modelling, which will be of benefit to any reader of this website.