Dear Members

Thanks to all those members who attended for our Annual General Meeting. As a result of this meeting the Committee for the year is made up of the following members:

Roderick Agius

Carl Mifsud

Derrick Sammut

Chris Holland

Kevin Borg

The duties of these elected members will be communicated to all members after the Committee holds its first meeting.

Exhibition in Mosta

AME has been invited to take part in an exhibition in Mosta. This will be held on Sunday 10^th April. We will be setting up our stand at the Nicolo Isuard Band Club. The exhibition will be between 9am and 6pm. Those members who have not already indicated that they will participate are to inform Mr Charles Spiteri on 27002487 that they will be participating indicating also what models they will be bringing. The theme of this exhibition is WW2. Models are to be brought to the hall between 8.30 and 9am. Collection of models will be by not later than 6 pm.

Annual Exhibition/Competitions

Competition entry forms are to be submitted to Mr Alex Vella by 14^th April – the latest. The reception we usually hold on the opening of our exhibition will this year be made under payment. €5 will be charged. Those members who will be attending this reception are to inform Mr Emm Swain  on 21826751 by not later than 1^st May, and pay in advance.

April will be the month before our Annual Exhibition. We have three meetings in April as per above notice. It is important that during this month every member will have settled any difficulties as regards the Exhibition. Please do not leave any queries to the last minute. Hereunder is the time-table. Final details will also be given during our meetings in April.

Wednesday 4^th May  -  4pm  : setting up of boards

Thursday    5^th May  -  2pm onwards members to bring in their models

Friday       6^th May  -   Judging of models. Members are not allowed in the premises

Saturday 7^th to Sunday 15^th May – exhibition opened to the public.

Get-Together

We will be holding a get-together on Saturday 30th April. Price €6. Please book with Mr Ramon Borg before 25^th April. Payment in advance.

OUTSIDE ACTIVITY

Our activity for this month is a visit to the War Museum on Sunday 1^st May. Members interested to attend are to book with Mr Roderick Agius.

See you all at our meetings.

Saturday 19th February Get-together - for more details click here

Sunday 27th February Outside Activity - for more details click here

ANNUAL EXHIBITION/COMPETITION

 NEW DATES

Our Annual Exhibition will be held between 7^th May and 15^th May, 2011. Competition forms will be available as from our first

meeting this month. Competition Entry Fee is € 3.00 up to eight models. More than eight are free. Junior members under 15 years

of age may enter their models and these are free of charge. Competition Rules will be available for those who do not have them.

MEMBERSHIP QUESTIONNAIRE

Members are reminded to send in their filled questionnaire. This is important for the Committee to plan future activities.

MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTION

Members are kindly reminded to pay their subscription fee for 2011.

CHRISTMAS DINNER

The Christmas Buffet Dinner will be held on December 17^th at the Meridien in St Julians. Price is €20. Please book with Mr Ramon Borg, Council Member.

ANNUAL EXHIBITION/COMPETITION

Our Annual Exhibition will be held between 27^th April and 8^th May, 2011. Start preparing your models!!!!

MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTION

Members are kindly reminded to pay their subscription fee for 2011.

The Council and Committee of the Association of Model Engineers wish to extend the seasons greetings to all its members and their families.

See you all during our meetings.

MEMBERSHIP QUESTIONNAIRE

Members are reminded to send in their filled questionnaire. This is important for the Committee to plan future activities.

CHRISTMAS DINNER

The Christmas Dinner is earmarked for December 18^th. This has still to be confirmed.

ANNUAL EXHIBITION/COMPETITION

Our Annual Exhibition will be held in late April. Dates will be communicated later.

So start preparing your models!!!!

Membership Questionnaire

We are attaching herewith a questionnaire for all members to fill in. Please return the filled questionnaire during our meetings or post it to Mr. Charles Spiteri at 109, Main Street, Mosta. Please return the questionnaire as soon as possible.

AME Meetings

Our forthcoming meetings will be hold on the following dates:

November   -    11th,  25th

December   -    2nd,   9th

Get-Together + Christmas Dinner

Members are to note we will be having a Get-Together on November 20th and also a Christmas Dinner on 18th December 2010.

Please support AME by attending our meetings.

Members are to note that it is important to sign the attendance book during our meetings. Members are informed that an award will be given to those members who bring with them models for exhibit during our meetings.

Saturday 14th August, 2010: BBQ at Scouts Headquarters in Floriana. Price €10 including drinks. Book with Mr Charles Spiteri on 79353505 or Mr Ramon Borg on 99430427. Please indicate whether you will be taking chicken or meat.

Exhibition at Attard. AME will be participating at an Exhibition in Attard on Saturday 4th September, 2010. Member wishing to participate are to inform the Section Leaders or anyone on the Committee. Further instructions will be given during the meeting on 12th August.

The Malta Railway Group will be holding an event at the Scouts Headquarters in Floriana on August 19th at 7 pm. AME members are especially invited to attend.

Notte Bianca in Valletta. As already announced AME will be participating during this event by holding an exhibition on September 25th. Members are to indicate whether they will be participating in this Exhibition.

Saturday 10th July, 2010:  BBQ at Scouts Headquarters in Floriana. Price €10 including drinks. Book with Mr Charles Spiteri on 99866121 or Mr Ramon Borg on 99430427. Please indicate whether you will be taking chicken or meat.

AME Administration

 Hereunder are the officials of the Association of Model Engineers: 

MODELLING COURSES

We are starting a number of basic modeling courses in the following sections:

Aircraft, cars, marine, basic scenery. Those members wishing to attend should register with the undersigned. Further details will be given during our meetings.

WOMENS CRAFT SECTION

The Council has decided to form a womens section in the Craft Section of AME. We already have a number of women interested to join. Please note and encourage those women whom you think will be interested in joining. Further details will be given during our meetings.

AME Calendar:

July 8th, 22nd

August 12th

The Council would like to thank all members for their support during our meetings.

Members are reminded to pay their subscription fee for this year.

ANNUAL EXHIBITION:  Our Annual Exhibition/Competitions will be held between 1^st May and 9^th May, 2010. Setting up of boards will start on Wednesday 28^th from 4pm onwards. Thursday 29^th is earmarked for the setting up of models. Members should bring in their models after 2 pm. Friday 30^th is earmarked for Judging of models. Members are not allowed into the exhibition hall on this day. On Saturday 1^st May the exhibition will open to the public and a reception will be held at 8pm. This year our Exhibition will be officially opened by Mr K. DeMartino, Scouts Island Commissioner. The closing date for submitting the competitions entry forms has been extended to 8^th April. Members are requested to fill in the entry competitions form as soon as possible so that we will start from an early date putting up the caption cards of Competition Models. For the benefit of new members, Competition Rules will be available at our premises. Members having large models for exhibition/competitions are to inform the undersigned.

Members are to note that it is the policy of our Association not to take part in other exhibitions organized by other clubs/associations similar to ours without the prior approval of the Council of the Association of Model Engineers.

All AME members are to note that they do not have permission to take part in any exhibition at this point in time. 

Disciplinary action may be taken if this directive is ignored.

            ANNUAL  GENERAL  MEETING - Thursday 18th March, 2010

6.00 pm   -   Models on Exhibit

6.30 pm   -   Announcements

6.45 pm   -   Annual General Meeting.

                                Reading of Annual Report.

                                Reading of Financial Report.

                                Appointment of Auditor.

                        Election of new Committee Members.

            IT IS THE DUTY OF ALL MEMBERS TO ATTEND FOR THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Members are reminded to pay their subscription fee for this year. Members who have not paid their subscription fee will not be eligible to vote for the new Committee.

OUR ANNUAL EXHIBITION and COMPETITIONS WILL BE HELD BETWEEN 28th APRIL AND 9th MAY.

CLOSING DATE FOR ANNUAL COMPETITIONS IS 1^st APRIL, 2010

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Notice is hereby given of the Annual General Meeting of the Association of Model Engineers. This will be held of March 18th at 6pm.

ANNUAL EXHIBITION 2010

Competition Entry Forms will be available as from this month. It is advisable to register models for Competition at an early stage. Your cooperation will be greatly appreciated.

The dates for this Exhibition and Competition are: 28th April - 9th May 2010.

Members attending the courses for modelling and computing should inform Charles Spiteri that they will be attending.

2010 Meeting dates:

February: 11, 18, 25

March: 11, 18, 25

April: 1, 8, 15

AWARDS DINNER

The Awards Dinner will be held on 28th November, 2009. This will be held at the Naxxar Parish Oratory. This is situated in front of Master Cellars in Naxxar near parish church. Parking space available in front of Hall. Genuine home cooking will be served.

The menu will consist of :

  Soup

  Pasta

  Main Course, one of:

          Fish, Meat, Chicken served with different kinds of salads.

  Desert

  Glass of Wine or Soft Drink

  Tea or Coffee

Please book early indicating your choice of fish, or meat or chicken.

Price: €17 adults. Children over 6: €7

The activity will start at 8.00pm. This is a once a year activity for our members to meet and enjoy themselves while being given the awards they deserve for the hard work they did.

AME COURSES :

As already announced AME will be holding the following two courses:

“Modelling Course for Beginners” and “Basic Computer course for modelers”.

Those interested should register with Mr Charles Spiteri. As announced, these will be held on the same day as for our usual meetings but will start at 5.00pm. The number of members attending will decide whether these will be held

AWARDS DINNER: This has been postponed to November.

There are NO meetings and NO activities during the month of August.

AME COURSE : We will soon start a beginners’ modelling course. Members interested are to register with Mr Charles Spiteri.

AWARDS DINNER; This will be held on 8th August at the Selmun Palace Hotel. Price is €20. Children between 5 and 10 pay half price. Price includes free glass of wine or soft drink. Book with Mr Alex Vella and Mr Ramon Borg. Bookings accepted up to 30th of July. Menu will be available for perusal during our meetings. Download Menu Here!

B.B.Q. Our first bbq for this summer will be held on Saturday 4th July. Price is €10 including drinks. Book with Mr Ramon Borg and Charles Spiteri.

 

MODELING WORKSHOP - Thursday 18^th June, 2009

 We are starting on something new. We will be holding special modeling and techniques meetings. Those interested should bring with them models and tools. We will work together during this meeting.  The session will start at 6.15pm and finish at 8.15pm.  All members interested should attend.

B.B.Q.

Our first BBQ for this summer will be held on Saturday 4th July. Price is €10 including drinks. Book with Mr Ramon Borg and Mr Charles Spiteri.

AWARDS DINNER

This will be held during the first week in August. Details will be given in next circular.

AME COURSE

Watch out for the next AME Course.

The Council would like to thank all members for a wonderful experience during our Annual Exhibition. Thanks goes to all those members who helped to set up and dismantle the exhibition. I am sure that without your help the exhibition would not have been the success that it was. We will meet at the Deaf Centre in Valletta.

ANNUAL EXHIBITION:  Our Annual Exhibition/Competitions will be held between 25th April and 3rd May, 2009 . Setting up will start on Wednesday 22nd from 4pm onwards. Thursday 23rd is earmarked for the setting up of models and Friday 24th is earmarked for Judging of models.  Further details will be given during our forthcoming meetings. Members are requested to fill in the entry competitions form as soon as possible so that we will start from an early date putting up the caption cards of Competition Models. For the benefit of new members, Competition Rules will be available at our premises. Members having large models for exhibition/competitions are to inform the undersigned during our meetings.

SPONSORSHIP. We have managed to get a sponsorship from Air Malta towards our Annual Exhibition. This is apart from the sponsorship we already got from the Bank of Valletta. Air Malta has given us two flights to European countries. The sponsorship is in the form of a raffle to be organised during the exhibition. We will soon be distributing raffle tickets to all our members to help us sell as much as possible. Your help is needed.

ANNUAL  GENERAL  MEETING - Thursday 26^th March, 2009

6.00 pm   -   Models on Exhibit

6.30 pm   -   Announcements

6.45 pm   -   Annual General Meeting.

                       Reading of Annual Report.

                       Reading of Financial Report.

                       Appointment of Auditor.

                 Election of new Committee Members.

IT IS THE DUTY OF ALL MEMBERS TO ATTEND FOR THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

ANNUAL EXHIBITION:  Our Annual Exhibition/Competitions will be held between 25^th April and 3^rd May, 2009. Setting up will start on Wednesday 22^nd from 4pm onwards. Thursday 23^rd is earmarked for the setting up of models and Friday 24^th is earmarked for Judging of models.  Further details will be given during our forthcoming meetings. Members are requested to fill in the entry competitions form as soon as possible so that we will start from an early date putting up the caption cards of Competition Models. For the benefit of new members, Competition Rules will be available at our premises. Members having large models for exhibition/competitions are to inform the undersigned during our meetings.

Thanks to our sub-committee comprising of Mr Alan Camilleri, Mr Carl Mifsud and Mr Jim Rouse, we have made arrangements to start participating in Television Shows running up to our Exhibition. The first appearance will be on April 5^th and the transmission will be from Gozo. This will be a whole day show starting from 10 am. Members interested to participate are to contact the undersigned as soon as possible. The more we participate the merrier. Help us promoted our Association and our Exhibition. It is useless moaning that the media did not attend. Help us to do a good job BEFORE the exhibition.

AME COURSE : Dates:  January, 15, 22. February 5, 19, March 5,  April 2.

AME MEETINGS:  Dates:  April: 9,16;

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday 26^th  March 2009.

Members wishing to serve on the Committee should fill in the form and hand it in during AME meetings by 12^th March 2009.

ANNUAL EXHIBITION/COMPETITIONS

As already announced our Annual Exhibition will be held  between the last week of April and the first week of May. Dates will be communicated later. Competition Entry Forms for the Annual Competitions will be received by 9th April. Members are reminded to pay their subscription fee for 2009. Members intending to take part in our Annual Competitions should pay their subscription fee by the end of February.

AME COURSE : Dates:  January, 15, 22. February 5, 19, March 5, 19, April 2.

AME Meetings: March 12, 26, April 9, 16

MEMBERS’ WEBSITE

Those members who have a personal website and would like to create a link to the AME website please contact our webmaster  Mr Carl Mifsud.

A huge success. Thanks to all AME members and ESPECIALLY to those members who offered their useful help, our 25th Anniversary Model Exhibition was a huge success.We also welcome those new members who joined us during the Exhibition.

EXHIBITION PHOTOS: Our PRO Council Member Mr Paul Galea is in need of photos during our Exhibition. Those members who have taken photos and are willing to help should contact Paul during our meetings.

AME will be participating in the competitions to be held by the CENTRO SICILIANO MODEL- LISMO STORICO in Catania. The dates are 6th, 7th and 8th December 2008. Those members wishing to take part should attend for this important meeting. Council Member in charge of this activity is Mr. Alex Vella. This activity is for AME members only.

AWARDS DINNER: The Awards Dinner will be held on 22nd November 2008 at the Corinthia Palace Hotel. Members wishing to attend should book as early as possible and by not  later than  15th November. Price is €20. Book with Council Member in Charge Mr Ramon Borg Tel: 21221217.

Annual Exhibition: 25th September to 5th October

CLOSING DATE FOR COMPETITION ENTRY FORMS IS THURSDAY 11th SEPTEMBER.

FULL DETAILS OF OUR EXHIBITION WILL BE GIVEN DURING OUR MEETINGS IN SEPTEMBER.

LET US MAKE THIS EXHIBITION WORTHY OF OUR 25TH ANNIVERSARY. MEMBERS SHOULD PREPARE THEIR MODELS DURING THIS MONTH.

New Committee Member

Members are to note that Mr Roderick Agius has been co-opted by the Council Members as a member of the Committee.

Annual Exhibition - Competitions

The Competition Entry Forms are now available from our premises. Please note that for every model a form has to be submitted. Closing date is Thursday 11th September. No entries will be accepted after this date.

Subscription Fee

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.

Annual General Meeting

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

• Reading of Annual Report.

• Reading of Financial Report.

• Appointment of Auditor.

• Election of new Committee Members.

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

Outside Activity: Sunday 24th February

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.

Presentation of Awards Dinner

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

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

C.S.M.S. Catania Model Show

Click here for more details.

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.

Dismantling of Exhibition
 

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!

Annual Exhibition preparation (before & after)

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.

Bring AND Buy

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.

New Competition Rules

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!

Membership

Members are reminded to pay their subscription for the year 2007.

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:

1. Introduction to Vacforms

2. Getting started in AFVs

3. Building the Santa Maria Chapel

4. Star of Malta

5. The Motor Car Goes to War (Parts 1 & 2)

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:

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.