HVHMG Mid-Hudson IPMS

 Who we are?

     HVHMG Stands for the Hudson Valley Historical Miniatures Guild.  Our club is a member of the International Plastic Modelers Society (IPMS).  This Club meets on the First Wednesday of the month at the Town of East Fishkill Community Library located on Rte. 376 in Hopewell Junction, NY.  We are based in the picturesque area of Dutchess County, in the lower Hudson Valley of New York State. Originally the HVHMG club was formed by Jimi Barton, Don Weeks, and Chuck Lamb in 1986, for the ability for Figure modelers and painters to get together to enhance each members ability in the hobby.  

      Then there was a Group of Club members who had formed the Mid-Hudson IPMS back in the early 1970's. For a number of years they, (Roger Greimsmann, Eli Geher, Steve Whitney, Ken Hanson, Stan Waryas, and a few others), met at members houses. The chapter never listed more than a half dozen members or so.  Some of these members, who were also members of the HVHMG had brought the idea of merging the two groups into one.  

        In 2003 HVHMG and IPMS Mid Hudson voted to merge under the IPMS Banner for the benefits of becoming a member of a great modeling society, and two clubs become one. This has helped the group evolve into a club of Figure, Armor, Aircraft, Automobile, Ship, Diorama, and Science Fiction modelers.  Basically anything in scale modeling is welcome. 

     This year we are celebrating our 22nd Anniversary.  When our club members meet, We have Mini-Competitions, Demonstrations on technique, and plan other gatherings for group members to visit other neighboring club shows.  This years schedule can be found on the Events web page on this site.   We also gather to plan our Own Club show that is held annually in October in Poughkeepsie, NY.  Please visit the HVHMG2008 page to get additional information about our show.  The group always looks for new members, and all are welcome to come to one of our regular meetings to see what we are all about.  Any additional information on the club, you can e-mail our Club President, or our Officer at Large and we will be sure get your questions answered A.S.A.P.

Jimi Barton Memorial

Jimi Barton Was not only one of the founders of our club, but was a big contributor to the Dutchess County Fair that is held annually in Rhinebeck, N.Y.  Placed on the fairgrounds is this monument in his honor.  

The Inscription reads "In Memory of Jimi Barton, Every once in a while we are fortunate to share our lives with someone very special"

Photo of our Membership at our March Meeting 2005

This year's 2008 officers are:

Bill (Doc) Wiseman, President

Paul Hofle, Officer-At-Large

Mike Connolly, Treasurer

Lynn Myers, Secretary

This year's 2008 appointed positions are:

John Gallagher, HVHMG2008 Show Chairman

Chris Chaney, HVHMG2008 Vender Chairman

Bill Wiseman, Editor of the Replica Newsletter

Paul Hofle, HVHMG Web Site Administrator

We hold a Mini-Competition among our club members in February, May, September, & November. At the December meeting, those pieces that win in their respective categories are judged for Best of the Year.

2007 Top Gun (Best of the Year) 

Advanced Mechanical

went to Bob Doyno for his "Any Landing"

Advanced Figure

went to Bill (DOC) Wiseman for his "Sophie the Succubus"

Intermediate Mechanical

went to John Gallagher for his MUTT with TOW

Intermediate Figure

went to Lynn Myers for her Sexy Cowgirl

Novice Mechanical

went to Kevin McGarry for his Lunar Module

Novice Figure

None this year, maybe next

We also vote for one of our members as "Member of the Year".  This is for their devotion, and outstanding work for the club in the past year. Go to Members of the Year to view those who won in the past.

The 2007 Member of the Year 

is 

Bob Doyno

Dues are $20 a year and we publish a monthly newsletter, "The Replica".

The club members are part of a Yahoo Groups area so that contact, and modeling knowledge can be exchanged with ease. 

Click to join HVHMG

The HVHMG Annual Exhibition and Competition that has become one of the premier events of its type on the East Coast is scheduled for Saturday, Oct 25th, 2008.  For This years show information, go to HVHMG2008.