Volume VI, Issue 3 July 2014 A member publication of the Hobby Manufacturers Association In This Issue :: iHobby Expo Update :: Radio Control Division :: General Hobby Division :: Model Railroad Division :: Plastic & Die Cast Division The 2014 iHobby Expo is only 3 months away! Booth space is still available contact show management today to join the growing list of exhibitors! Academy of Model Aeronautics Acrylicos Vallejo AEROMAX Inc AFX/Racemasters Air Age Media Alumilite Corp Atlas Model Railroad Company Autoworld/Round 2 LLC b2b Replicas Bachmann Trains Big Squid RC BMC Toys, LLC Bob Smith Industries Caboose Industries Steve Olson Chicagoland Toys and Hobbies Choo Choo Bob's Train Store Choo Choo Track & Toy Co. CMW Holdings Ltd Daron Worldwide Trading, Inc. Ding HWA Co Ltd Sparmax Doll and Hobby Inc DBA Moebius Models MANAGEMENT CHANGES The HMA Board of Directors has hired Heather Stoltzfus, currently affiliated with Bachmann Industries, to fulfill the administrative duties of managing the Hobby Manufacturers Association from her current location in Philadelphia. PMSA (Peak Management Solutions for Associations), who has managed the Association since 2004, will no longer be handling these responsibilities. Heather can be reached [email protected]. HMA Division Council News Drones Direct Du-Bro Products Electronic Model Systems Elma Company Empire Hobbies Fox Valley Division NMRA FrSky Electronic Co., Ltd Games Workshop Garrett Metal Detectors Gens Ace Great Midwest Train Show Grex Airbrush Heartland Hobby Wholesale and Arizona Trains and Hobbies HobbyBoss Hobby Manufacturers Association Hobby Merchandiser HobbyTown USA HobbyTyme Distributors Hong Kong Trade Development Council Horizon Hobby I Rhino Enterprise ICM Iwata-Medea Kalmbach Publishing Co. Kato USA, Inc. Magcraft Mato Toys Meng Merit International LLC Metric Electronic Technology Co Ltd MMD - Squadron Monarch Models Mr. Beer National Retail Hobby Stores Association Panache Place Inc. Pegasus Hobbies Phoenix Toys & Hobbies Proxxon - Prox-Tech Quayside Publishing Group REH Distributing Riverhobby Tech Robbies Hobbies SBN Power Technology Shenzhen AEE Technology Co., Ltd Shenzhen Yunyi Flight Technology Co., Ltd Stevens International The Coachyard The Testor Corporation Tripoli Rocketry Association Inc Tri-Technical Systems Inc Tru-Square Metal Products Trumpeter Models Elected to the MRID Council for the 2014-2015 year are the following: Stacey Walthers Naffah (re-elected) Wm. K. Walthers Kathy Egan (newly elected) Woodland Scenics John Engstrom (re-elected) San Juan Car Company The Council also appointed its officers for the 2014-2015 year, all of whom were re-elected to their current positions: Stacey Walthers Naffah President Jarrett Ireland Vice President Gale Cousins Treasurer In other MRID News, the group recently met at the National Train Show (NMRA) in Cleveland, Ohio, where the Annual Awards are traditionally bestowed on deserving industry members. Wm K. Walthers, Inc. Woodland Scenics Worlds Greatest Hobby Worlds Greatest Hobby on Tour Chicago Airbrush Supply CIS-Associates LLC Craft and Hobby Association Hornby America Kondor Model Products IMEX Model Company M.T.H. Electric Trains Maplegate Media Group Minicraft Models Model Rectifier Corporation Red Baron Adhesives Redcat Racing Strictly RC Hobbies Inc Sun Star Die Cast America Sun Trade Ltd Sunward Aerospace Group Traplet Dist The HALL OF FAME award honors legends of the industry that have served at least 20 years in the model railroad industry and have made a significant historical contribution to the model railroad industry while maintaining an impeccable record of respect and integrity in the industry. Past winners have included Michael R. Stephens, Edward C. and Douglas R. Suydam of the Ed Suydam Company and Phil Walthers of Wm. K. Walthers. NEW THIS YEAR! CASH GIVEAWAY There will be a prize incentive program for trade attendees at this year's event. Four prizes will go to the stores that place the highest value of orders at the show: 1st place - $5,000 2nd place - $1,000 3rd place - $500 4th place - $250 - drawing! All trade attendees writing over $1,000 in orders at the show will be entered in a drawing for the 4th place prize of $250, and consolation prizes of $50 will be awarded to those that do not get picked (any company that places over $1,000 in orders will receive at MINIMUM $50 cash.) Please visit www.iHobbyExpo.com to get the latest information on this and other programs. If you have any questions about the show that the web site does not answer contact show management [email protected] or call 630-4447372. We are pleased to announce that the 2014 Hall Of Fame Award winner is HMA Past PresidentFred Hill (The Coach Yard, Allied Hobbies, The Original Whistle Stop). Fred's accomplishments are many. As a business person, Fred, working with his partner Dave Allen, imports a series of HO hand built brass passenger cars that are acknowledged by the industry to set the highest standard for fidelity and workmanship. Fred is very generous with his industry knowledge and has introduced and guided others into the world of brass model manufacturing. Those that have known Fred over the HMA Division Council News Elections were held for the 2014-2015 Radio Control Division Council with the following candidates being elected to three-year terms: Joel Johnson (re-elected) AKA Products Bill Jeric (returning to the Council) The Jeric Group IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE AMA... years recognize him for his total dedication to the model railroad industry. He exhibited at the old MRIA shows before there was a combined "Chicago Show". He is the only brass manufacturer to continually support the model railroad industry from those early days and through the current iteration of iHobby Expo. Not only has he contributed to the trade shows as an exhibitor, but he also tirelessly supports the show behind the scenes. He has served as the HMA President and Treasurer while on the Board of Directors, iHobby Show Committee chair, the MRID Council and various other service posts. His enthusiasm for the Model Railroad division remains strong. Congratulations to Fred on this deserving honor. What You Need to Know About the FAA Interpretive Rule and How It May Impact You 1. Are you a model aircraft enthusiast? As a model aircraft enthusiast you are now subject to all the rules and regulations of the National Airspace System, including those intended for full-scale aircraft. If you are a private pilot and are cited for a violation while flying a model aircraft, your full-scale license may be jeopardized. [AMA's Viewpoint:] The FAA's interpretation concludes with the statement that an unknown number of aviation regulations "may apply to model aircraft operations, depending on the Trainfest, America's largest operating model railroad show, will take place November 8-9, 2014 at the Wisconsin State Fair Park. Visit their website atwww.trainfest.com for complete details. particular circumstances of the operation." HMA Division Council News Click here to read the full update or go towww.modelaircraft.org for more information. HMA Division Council News The Plastics & Die Cast Division Council has re-elected the following individuals to its Council for the 2014-2015 year: Alain Morot Minichamps NA Inc. Bob Johnson Scaleworks LLC The General Hobby Division of the Hobby Manufacturers Association has re-elected the following members to the Council for the 2014-2015 year: Alan Iwig Excel Hobby Blades Paul Weber Alpha Precision Abrasives Bob Wilke HobbyTown USA Newly elected to the Council is: Abby Robey Xuron Corporation The Council also appointed its officers for the 2014-2015 year and have chosen to re-elect: Lewis Nace President Mike MacDowell Vice President The Legends of the Industry Awardwas formed to recognize those pioneers in our industry who have impacted the growth and development of the model plastics/die cast hobby industry. In addition, they will have exhibited prominence in promoting public awareness of the model plastics/die cast hobby or developing a unique manufacturing process which has significantly impacted the industry, and/or innovation in product marketing or development. Past winners include Oscar Koveleski, John Mueller, Fred Ertl and George Totef. We are pleased to announce that the 2014 recipient of the PDC Legends of the Industry Award will be Al Trendle (Revell). DUES INVOICING CONTINUES... All HMA members have been invoiced for their 2014-2015 annual dues. Reminders will continue to be sent. If you have yet to pay your dues and need another copy of your invoice, please contact the office.
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