December Meeting and Other News

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Here’s your friendly reminder about our upcoming meeting on Wednesday, December 4th from 7 to 9 PM.  Doors open around 6:45 PM, we recommend you arrive early to facilitate starting on time.  

MEETING AGENDA

  • 6:45 – 7:00 Arrive / setup
  • 7:00 – 7:10 Announcements / welcome to new club members
  • 7:10 – 8:00 Flea market!  (only members can sell, anyone can buy)
  • 8:00 – 8:45 On the Tables – show us your projects!
  • 8:45 – 9:00 Wrap up and meeting close  

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

  • 2024 is coming to a close and 2025 memberships are now due at https://ipmstoronto.com/membership/  please and thank you. Without your membership fees we could not host these meetings, so please go to the site at your earliest convenience. 
  • From Glenn Cauley, President IPMS Ottawa: The Ottawa chapter of the Canadian Aviation Historical Society (CAHS) is holding its next meeting on Thursday, November 28, 2024 at 1900h. For non-members wanting to attend the Zoom virtual meeting, please email cahsottawa@gmail.com to RSVP and receive the login information. See details in the attached image.
  • From Brian Cotter: An INVITATION on behalf of the Board of CAHS Toronto, I write to cordially invite IPMS Toronto members to a talk CAHS Toronto is hosting on Sat, Dec 7 starting at 13:00 hrs in the Simmonds Theatre at Canadian Forces College by acclaimed historian/aviation author:TED BARRIS on his latest and 22nd book: THE BATTLE of BRITAIN: Canadian Airmen In Their Finest Hour— please see the attached PDF complete with the CFC’s location — As you may know, Mr BARRIS is an engaging speaker so this promises to be a fabulous event especially as he’ll be offering his usual exceptionally well researched insight on the Canadian airmen who took part in this critical and iconic battle.   The CFC’s Simmonds Theatre is a fine venue seating 90: may I suggest arrival at 215 Yonge Blvd by-before 12:40/45 ish. (See more below.)Please share or re-post this invitation to IPMS – Toronto Members. Many thanks!Sincerely,Brian Cotteraffiliations: CAHS Toronto, IMPS Toronto, CWHM, RCAFA, Historica Canada speaker and a recently minted RCAF Associate Historian c 416-985-9153Arrival/event info:
    • if the Gate to the CFC’s very spacious parking lot is closed… simply buzz the Commissionaires via the box on the post nearby to say you’re there for the CAHS Ted Barris talk… and the Commissionaire will activate the sliding Gate;
    • once parked the entrance is at the East end of the lot just down a flight of stairs or a ramp to the left; this’ll take you inside to the Commissionaire’s Security Desk wherein you’ll find our sign-in sheet;  
    • the Theatre is a 90 deg right turn just down the hall (washrooms on the right) to find our Welcome Desk likely staffed by Geoff and his wife Moyra with membership forms, recent Chapter Newsletters and other info; a name tag stickers, etc.; 
    • we ask a ‘landing fee’ of $ 5 for non-members ($ 3 for members) mostly for coffee & treats in the MESS apres for which you’ll be given a Door Prize ticket;
    • behind their Desk on that upper level you’ll find our book sale e.g. a wide variety of high quality, gently used aviation related books at amazingly low prices;  
    • also: Mr BARRIS’ BATTLE OF BRITAIN will be on sale after the Q & A; likely on the Theatre floor-level; which he’ll be happy to autograph;
    • apres… attendees are welcome to join us a short walk across the grounds past a naval guns a Leopard MBT and a CF-104 to the OFFICERS’ MESS (a late 19th/early 20th C Tudor Revival style mansion) who’s interior is quite ornate inside e.g. a wide variety of unit/Forces crests, etc. for coffee, tea, treats and conversation;
    • Dress: may I suggest “Saturday PM nice casual” e.g. no jeans;  ideally slacks, open collar dress shirt maybe with sweater, cardigan or even sports jacket if desired.  

We are always looking for members to present any relevant material like museum visits, personal projects, tools, techniques, tips, etc. Please write to IPMSToronto@gmail.com or malaudisa@gmail.com if you would like to present at an upcoming meeting.  Our monthly meetings take place the FIRST Wednesday of each month from 7:00pm to 9:00pm.  

MEETING LOCATION

Royal Canadian Legion Hall, 948 Sheppard Ave W, North York, M3H 2T6 

Meetings take place every first Wednesday of the month.  We look forward to seeing you all there!

*DATE CHANGE* Tuesday, November 5th, 2024 Meeting

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Here’s your friendly reminder about our upcoming meeting on Tuesday, November 5th from 7 to 9 PM.  The November date had to be changed due to the Legion needing the hall on Wednesday. Doors open around 6:45 PM, we recommend you arrive early to facilitate starting on time.  

MEETING AGENDA

  • 6:45 – 7:00 Arrive / setup
  • 7:00 – 7:10 Announcements / welcome to new club members
  • 7:10 – 8:00 Jason Liang, “Titan Missile Museum in Tucson, AZ”
  • 8:00 – 8:45 On the Tables
  • 8:45 – 9:00 Wrap up and meeting close  

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

  • Membership renewals for 2025 are now due, please pay online at https://ipmstoronto.com/membership/  
  • Please remember that side conversations during the presentation are distracting to both audience and presenter, thank you for your patience.  
  • Models on display are extremely fragile, NOBODY SHOULD TOUCH OR LIFT THEM WHATSOEVER WITHOUT THE EXPRESS CONSENT OF THE AUTHOR (yes, apparently that happened….). 

We are always looking for members to present any relevant material like museum visits, personal projects, tools, techniques, tips, etc. Please write to IPMSToronto@gmail.com or malaudisa@gmail.com if you would like to present at an upcoming meeting.  Our monthly meetings take place the FIRST Wednesday of each month from 7:00pm to 9:00pm.  

MEETING LOCATION

Royal Canadian Legion Hall, 948 Sheppard Ave W, North York, M3H 2T6 

We look forward to seeing you all there!

October Meeting

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Here’s your friendly reminder about our upcoming meeting on Wednesday, October 2nd from 7 to 9 PM.  Doors open around 6:45 PM, we recommend you arrive early to facilitate starting on time.  

MEETING AGENDA

  • 6:45 – 7:00 Arrive / setup
  • 7:00 – 7:10 Announcements / welcome to new club members
  • 7:10 – 8:00 Alfred Wong, “Scratch-building the 1/48th scale Vulcan” (*)
  • 8:00 – 8:45 On the Tables – show us your projects!
  • 8:45 – 9:00 Wrap up and meeting close  

(*) Due to a scheduling conflict Jason Liang will be presenting his Titan Missile museum visit in November instead. 

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

  • On the occasion of the RCAF 100th anniversary, our member Tom Ricci has shared a link to a fascinating on-line magazine, take a look: RCAF Today Magazine (skiesmag.com) 
  • Please plan to arrive on time and kindly be mindful that side conversations during the presentation are distracting to both audience and presenter, thank you for your patience.  
  • I was asked to remind everyone that models on display are extremely fragile, and NOBODY SHOULD TOUCH OR LIFT THEM WHATSOEVER WITHOUT THE EXPRESS CONSENT OF THE AUTHOR (yes, apparently that happened….).
  • We will soon be looking for membership renewals for January to December 2025, we will issue a reminder / announcement on how to renew and due dates in the next few weeks. 

We are always looking for members to present any relevant material like museum visits, personal projects, tools, techniques, tips, etc. Please write to IPMSToronto@gmail.com or malaudisa@gmail.com if you would like to present at an upcoming meeting.  Our monthly meetings take place the FIRST Wednesday of each month from 7:00pm to 9:00pm.  

MEETING LOCATION

Royal Canadian Legion Hall, 948 Sheppard Ave W, North York, M3H 2T6 

Meetings take place every first Wednesday of the month.  We look forward to seeing you all there!

September Meeting

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Good day all, 

Summer is at an end once again, where did it go?  Here’s your friendly reminder about our upcoming meeting on Wednesday, September 4th from 7 to 9 PM.

At our September meeting our member Ming Wong will be presenting his spectacular WW2 Canadian Welding truck project.  The project, which has been ongoing for over a year, was inspired by a visit to a local museum, and showcases some remarkable modelling and scratchbuilding skills.  I have seen this work in progress up close recently, and you will not want to miss Ming’s presentation.  

As always, we will also hold our “On the Tables” segment, so please bring your latest projects for all to view and enjoy.

Here’s a preview of content for the rest of the year:

  • October 2nd, Jason Liang, “Titan Missile Museum in Tucson, AZ”
  • November 6th, Alfred Wong, “Scratchbuilding the Avro Vulcan”
  • December 4, Flea Market

We are always looking for members to present any relevant material like museum visits, personal projects, tools, techniques, tips, etc. Please write to IPMSToronto@gmail.com or malaudisa@gmail.com if you would like to present at an upcoming meeting.  Our monthly meetings take place the FIRST Wednesday of each month from 7:00pm to 9:00pm.  Doors are open around 6:45pm, so members may arrive early to set up.

Meeting location is:

Royal Canadian Legion Hall
Wilson Branch #527
948 Sheppard Ave W, North York, M3H 2T6 

We look forward to seeing you all there!