Category Archives: Meetings

Meetings are Politics-Free Zones

Posted on October 24, 2024 by Frank R

It was recently pointed out to me that our next meeting will be the day after election day.  There will undoubtedly be plenty of election things to talk about, but let’s leave those discussions for some other time and place. Other IPMS chapters have a … Continue reading →

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A Point System for an Annual Member Participation Award

Posted on December 4, 2023 by Frank R

There are lots of ways that members of McKinstry participate in our group, such as attending meetings, bringing models to display and discuss at a meeting, building models, writing kit reviews, presenting a program at a meeting, etc. We’d like … Continue reading →

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2024 Meetings will be held the FIRST Wednesday…

Posted on November 29, 2023 by Frank R

One of our longtime members was unable to meet on our initial choice of 2nd Wednesday of each month due to a conflict, so we polled members again and found the 1st Wednesday to be an acceptable day for all. … Continue reading →

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McKinstry is Moving in 2024!

Posted on September 2, 2023 by Frank R

After 30 (40?)+ years at the Arlington Heights Library, we’re moving our meetings – new day, new location. And – hold on to your hats – we’ve scheduled the holiday party, too! Our home for so many years, the Hendricksen … Continue reading →

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