Northern Illinois: Acme Design Model & Prop Group Meetings (Monthly)

[Elizabeth]

On behalf of Clint, the host of this monthly gathering, and with his permission, I am extending the following invitation to model/prop builders and aficionados, and sci-fi/horror fans in general:

You are hereby invited to the monthly Model & Prop Group Meeting as hosted by Acme Design.

Acme Design (http://www.acmedesign-inc.com/) is located at 37 N. Union Street in Elgin, Illinois.

The group meets the first Saturday of every month.  Doors open at around 1:30 p.m., and there is no set cut off time.  (We often stay very late.)

Meetings go kind of like this...

Folks bring things to work on, such a models they are building, special projects and so forth, and spread out in the workshop at Acme and work on them, while visiting with others.  The benefits are-- you get to show off your work, and there is experienced help handy if you want to brainstorm and problem solve something particular.  If you don't have a project, and just want to visit, you are still welcome.  (I'm welcome, and I have zero talent.)

Later in the afternoon, we generally collect money from the folks assembled (usually about $7 each) and order pizza.

In the evening, we watch a movie... sci-fi, horror, comic book hero, etc. type movies.

It's often more socializing than work, but it's a wonderful way to re-energize once a month in a friendly setting.  At model/prop group, you can geek-speak in safety, without any eye rolls or confused looks.  From classic horror to Battlestar Galatica, the folks in this group speak your language.

If you are interested, want more information, have questions... please send me a PM and I can hopefully give you the scoop (or point you the right direction).

[Elizabeth]

September 2009 Meeting

The September 2009 meeting will be Saturday, September 5th.  As this is both Labor Day weekend AND the weekend of Dragon Con, our attendance numbers will be a little lower... but there will be folks there to greet you, and newcomers are very welcome!

[Ripstick]

Unfortunately, I and a few other PG members will not be in attendance due to the aforementioned event in Atlanta.

However, Clint is well versed in the evacuation and hazmat procedures should another unfortunate incident occur like that which happened two months ago.  Thankfully Paul was on site with his radiation detector and managed to identify the uranium leak from that 'supposed' dismantled nuclear engine core.  Little did its owner (who shall remain nameless for legal reasons) know that his recent military surplus acquisition only had it's ignition system disabled, while the enriched uranium cell was still intact -- but not entirely.  The affected areas of the building and parking lot have been 'scrubbed' in accordance with HAZMAT 12036-71-4, and I am happy to report that only two members out of the original 17 that were exposed remain hospitalized -- our thoughts and prayers go out to them and their families.

So have fun, don't bring nuclear engines from flying saucers, and good luck!

[Elizabeth]

(PG = Prop Group)

Hello and welcome, Ripstick!

Yep, your story illustrates... you just never know what kind of wacky, fun stuff is going to happen at prop/model group!

And as for the members who were exposed to the alien radiation... that flashy thingie they can do with eyes now proved very handy last month, when we had the summer BBQ party.

[Elizabeth]

Just a reminder... this Saturday being the first Saturday of the month, it's  Model & Prop Group night at Acme Design!

Neither rain, storm, Labor Day, Dragon Con or alien invasion can stop the meet.

Creepy Jeff tells me he is hoping to make it this Saturday night, to check things out.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

If anyone needs help, information, directions, give a holler.