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There have been several great miniature events in the community this
winter. I found out about the 84th
International Miniature Art Exhibit at the
Strathmore Mansion a bit late to put in the last Tiny Tattler, and now it is
over. But the good news is that it will be back next year, so be sure and
look for it next year. This is a free event in Rockville and well worth a trip
for anyone who lives locally. There were about 600 miniature pieces,
mostly paintings and a few sculptures. The majority of them are American
artists, but the works of several international artists were also on display.
This is a juried exhibit, so the quality was excellent. Let’s remind each
other to look for it next fall!
I hope lots of folks were able to get to the Nutshell Studies by Frances
Glessner Lee at the Renwick Art Gallery in Washington, DC. In summary,
“In the 1940s and 1950s, she built dollhouse crime scenes based on real
cases in order to train detectives to assess visual evidence.” It was a bit
gruesome, but enjoyable. Unfortunately, they don’t offer any solutions to
the crimes, so it was a bit of a tease. I know several groups have gone to
see her work in Baltimore. I planned my third trip before it closed on
January 28th
. It is fun to see non-miniaturists enjoying the show.
A third miniature venue is in Times Square, New York. Gulliver’s Gate
(https://gulliversgate.com/) contains 50,000 square feet of interactive
miniatures. There are models of sites from around the world, including a
working railroad, a functioning airport and naval locks. You can even have
a miniature of yourself made and added to the scene. It is in HO scale
(l:87). Tickets are $36.00 for adults; $27.00 for seniors. I don’t have plans
to go yet, but maybe. This is a permanent exhibit with plans to grow.
And yes, there are a few great local miniature events coming up in the
calendar! Look for information in this Tiny Tattler.
Happy mini-ing,
Mary
Tiny Tattler - Region E-1
From Your Regional Coordinator…
REGIONAL TEAM
Regional Coordinator
Mary Myers
4391 Adam Court Mt. Airy, MD 21771
301-865-1023
Maryland State Representative
Nancy Chalmers 10301 Grosvenor Place #1512
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-493-5139 [email protected]
Northern VA State Rep.
Open
Southern Virginia State Co-
Representatives
Ina Waples
757-596-3593 [email protected]
Darlene Wilson
Web Mistress
Carol Ann Frost 1301 McPherson Court
Lutherville, MD 21093
410-321-1392 (voice or Fax)
webmistress@nameregi
one1.org
Program Coordinator
Nancy Chalmers 10301 Grosvenor Place #1512
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-493-5139 [email protected]
Maryland Welcome Committee
Leah Leizear Smith 2230 McKendree Road
West Friendship, MD 21794
410-489-7571 [email protected]
Virginia Welcome Committee
Carol House
15575 Tyler Station Road
Beaverdam, VA 23015
804-449-1425
Newsletter Editor -- Tiny Tattler Anita Myers 1416 Gilbert Road
Arnold, MD 21012
410-974-4937 [email protected]
Region E-1 Web Page
http://www.nameregione1.org/
NAME Web Page: www.miniatures.org
Spring 2018
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From Virginia…
I hope everyone has been doing well through the recent snow storms. At least
working in miniatures is great therapy for cabin fever. Peninsula Heritage
Miniature Society had a Christmas party and dinner, but we ended up
cancelling our January meeting due to snow. It does not take much snow to
shut down Tidewater. We are working on an idea to display and do a
workshop at an event that is a bit out of the box for miniatures, perhaps even “out of this world.”
More details will follow as they materialize.
Jeff Wilson
President, PHMS hmmm… Wonder what he is up to! (TT editor)
… And Maryland
Well, here it is. Save the Date!
The big news going around the region is that there WILL be a MARYLAND
STATE DAY this year. It will be held on Saturday, May 26, at the Church of the Ascension in
Westminster, Maryland, from 8 AM to 3 PM, and the project is a 1/2" scale one-room log cabin, to be
finished however you like - pioneer, depression, summer get-away. . . So, start gathering furnishings and
decorations from your stash of goodies so you can outfit your cabin to your heart's desire. There will be
exhibits, souvenirs, a silent auction, and tray sales. I hope you will find plenty of items in your
collections to bring and sell to others, as well as find treasures to buy and add back into your stashes! A
box lunch will be provided (more about that on the Registration Form). I hope you plan to attend. It
looks like it will be lots of fun!
On a different topic, as a region, we need to consider how to get young people interested and involved in
miniatures. I have presented children's workshops at Molly's shows in both Maryland and Virginia in past
years, and they have been well received by the children attending the show with a parent or grandparent.
However there is no follow up provided to keep the enthusiasm alive. I have no knowledge of how many
little girls or boys have a dolls house or barn in these somewhat anti-social days of cell phones and
computers. It just could be that involving your children, or grand, or even great-grandchildren in special
miniature projects that interest them might be a means of getting young people interested in miniatures.
Topics like Harry Potter, Frozen, Paddington Bear or any of the Disney characters, or sports are
popular and easy to find figures and other items to stuff a cupboard, make a sorcerer's table, or other free-
standing scenes that interest the children. They are not huge, time-consuming undertakings that could
lead to a large price tag or are so involved that the child becomes bored. Everything starts from one small
seed, grows and blooms into a beautiful creation. It is up to us plant that seed. If we don't, we will be
contributing to the demise of our cherished hobby.
I hope everyone is keeping warm and healthy in this crazy weather and working on minis!
Until next time,
Nancy
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We would like to invite you to join us for a Maryland State Day. The project is a one-room “Log Cabin”
You can use your imagination to make this versatile 1/2-inch scale structure anything you would like it to
be. Be creative and design your cabin to fulfill your dreams!
Your Registration Fee of $75.00 includes lunch and the workshop. Lunch is a sandwich with fruit, chips,
dessert and beverage.
As a participant you are invited to take part in tray sales. A tray sale is as many items as you can get on to
a lunch tray that you might like to sell. There will also be a Silent Auction with many treasures.
For further information about attending the workshop contact Nancy Chalmers at (443-799-0155) or
Committee members will showcase their prototypes at the Yard Sale on May 12, 2018, the First State
Mini Show (Delaware Show), the Lancaster Show and at club meetings.
This cabin is designed to fit into a 12” x 12” basketball case. Cases will not be included in the State Day
fee. (See registration form on page 7.)
Some NAME Day 2017 photos
Maryland State Day – 2018 May 26, 2018
Log Cabin
A one-half inch scale project
Saturday Workshop - 8 A.M. to 3 P.M.
Church of the Ascension
23 North Court Street
Westminster, MD
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… and some displays!
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Greetings Miniaturists! The First State Mini Club Show and Sale of 2018 is coming up, April 8th, 2018,
10 AM to 4 PM. Please put this on your calendars and come join us to see wonderful exhibits, excellent
vendors, door prizes, estate sales, and more. This year we will have a special booth that creates
miniature clones - of you or your friend or relative. Come see!
Go to www.firststateminiclub.org to see the latest list of vendors and more information on our club.
A Note from your Editor… A big thanks to all who submitted photos for this issue. Articles &
photos about your club activities or your own collections are always welcomed to be
published in the Tiny Tattler. This newsletter is only as good as the materials that are
shared by its members. I send out reminders via e-mail before the publishing deadlines. If
you would like me to send you the reminders, please email me and I will add your name to
the list: [email protected]. Thank you.
~Anita Myers
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MINIATURE YARD SALE
CRAFTS – COLLECTABLES – MINIATURES
May 12, 2018 ~ TIME 10 AM to 3 PM
CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION
23 N. Court Street, Westminster, MD. 21157
Tables are $25 each. Please submit table registration by May 5, 2018
To register, please complete the form below: Name: __________________________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________________ City: _______________________________State: __________ Zip: __________ Phone number (Day): ___________________ (Evening/cell) ___________________ E-mail address: ___________________________________________________ Number of tables requested _______
Space is limited. Dealers can get in at 7 AM.
Please mail check, payable to Romaine Eyler, and the registration form to:
Romaine Eyler
550 E. Nicodemus Road
Westminster, MD 21157
Must be received by May 5, 2018
Mini
Treasures
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REGISTRATION FORM Maryland State Day, May 26, 2018
To register, please complete the form below.
Space is limited to 30 participants.
Name: __________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________
City: _______________________________State: __________ Zip: __________
Phone number (Day): ___________________ (Evening):___________________
E-mail address: ___________________________________________________
□ Saturday workshop $75.00
□ Tray Sales NO cost, just FYI for committee Total amount enclosed______________
Please make a sandwich choice, there will be a box lunch with a drink. Ham and Cheese Sliced Turkey Chicken Salad Egg Salad Veggie Wrap
Pepsi regular: ___ Diet_____ Coke regular _____Diet_____ Sprite____ Please list any special needs or dietary restrictions: ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________
Mail your check, payable to Mary Myers and this registration form no later than May 15, 2018 to:
Maryland State Day
Mary Myers 4391Adam Court
Mt Airy, MD 21771
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In Memory of
Betty Mathers,
founding member
of Maryland
Miniatures
Unlimited (MMU).
September 9, 1926
- December 3,
2017.
Betty Mathers had
been working with miniatures for over 40 years.
Ever since she walked into a model railroading
shop with her husband in 1972, she became
fascinated with miniatures. She spied a book on
how to make flowers, and before she knew it she
had made so many flowers that she needed to
make a miniature florist shop. There was no
turning back.
She went to her first houseparty and show in
1982, and saw how expensive it was to buy
miniature items back then. For a short time,
Betty and her son Dick sold items at shows-
Dick making trellises and Betty making flowers.
The closest miniatures club to Betty in those
days was in Columbia, and Betty lived in
Baltimore. She was in several other clubs before
she helped found Maryland Miniatures
Unlimited.
Betty continued to be an active member of the
club until last year when her health prohibited
her from participating. Most recently, she
participated in the 2011 and the 2013
MMU/HSBC biennial exhibits as part of the
planning committee and as an exhibitor. We
have valued her at MMU as a founding member
and participant. In 2013 we highlighted Betty
and her work in the Featured Artists section of
the exhibit and the program.
We remember her positive attitude, enthusiasm,
sense of humor and willingness share what she
has learned over the years with the club and the
miniature community. She will be sorely missed.
In memory of Jackie
Foster - Jacqueline
“Jackie” Foster
passed away on
January 10, 2018.
Jackie was a longtime
miniaturist and
friend. She was a
member of Maryland
Miniatures Unlimited, Maryland Half Scalers
and the former Pocket Pals. She was a former
president of Maryland Half Scalers and had co-
chaired miniature exhibits at the Historical
Society of Baltimore County. Jackie’s husband,
Melville, died several years ago. She is survived
by her daughter Robin (Chris) and son Chris
(Sharon) and three grandchildren.
Both of these lovely ladies will be sorely missed.
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Around Our Region
December Holiday Party
I would like to say thank you for the lovely Holiday Party that Stacy Moser and her committee of Paula
Driftmyer, Margaret Schroeder and Pat Lazaro put on. The table was set for a lovely party with the “main
course” being a lovely gift box containing our kit. The Puppet Theater was a cute kit with a lot of the
work already done.
The group was small, but all had a good time and enjoyed the day. I even got most of the work done
before I left for the day. Now I need to decide what “play” in want to stage in my Puppet Theater.
Again, thanks to Stacy and her committee.
~Yvonne Ayoroa
Logan Wilhelm, one of our members, described her experience.… “Bullock’s was decorated beautifully,
like a fancy Christmas tea party. The project came in a pretty box and there was a set of colored pencils
and a set of markers for each attendee to keep. There was red velvet, gold and other pretty trims to
embellish the front of the theater. The theaters themselves were nicely constructed and stained. The
colors of the scenery were to be filled in with the colors of your choosing. This step took the most time to
complete. There are little actors to be painted as well. Although there were no written instructions, the
project was easy and straightforward, and Stacy made a point of spending time with each guest! There
were great bags of candy at each place and there were 4 door prizes drawn from a ticket in each kit.
Really upset with myself for not having my memory card in my camera bag!!!!! My project is close to
being done, but not quite.”
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The Virginia Miniature Enthusiasts Club in Richmond has embarked on a year-long
project which will ultimately yield each member a fully decorated Christmas tree.
Club members Carol House and Valli Laneve have teamed up, using their own supplies and knowledge,
to host a workshop at each monthly meeting instructing the group on how to create Christmas tree
ornaments and decorations. The first workshop was in December, and how appropriate to embark on this
adventure during the holiday season. Members contributed to a pot luck luncheon, and there was so much
spirit and festivity in the room.
Valli Laneve was thorough and well-versed as she guided the club through each step to create a tree
ornament. Her message was clear, “use your imagination to decorate a tree of your own style, colors and
technique.” It certainly gave us great pride in our ornaments.
Subsequent workshops during 2018 will include creation of other Christmas tree decorations, ending in
December of 2018. For this club, we’ll be celebrating Christmas the whole year ‘round!!!!
Kathy Opdycke
President/Virginia Miniature Enthusiasts
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A Year in the Making . . .
One year ago, The Mount Vernon Miniatures Club found a new meeting place at the Fabric
Place Basement in Alexandria, VA, after the John Marshal Library closed for extensive renovations.
Soon after, the idea of a miniature sewing shop as a gift to the store’s management was born.
Members collaborated plans, exhibited sewing shops, minis from peddler dolls made during (State Day
2013?), and initiated fabric bolts. Over (how many??) fabric bolts are included. Donated items poured in
including the room box, a measuring table, display cases, patterns, scissors, buttons, and much more!
Now the gift is nearly complete and we look forward to giving the mini fabric place basement to
management of the real Fabric Place Basement! A gift of thanks for our new meeting place, also our
Happy Place!
Submitted by Laurie Juola
Mt. Vernon Miniatures Club
From our minutes – February 2017!
Hooray!!! We have a new meeting location at the Fabric Place Basement,
6660 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 22306, 703-660-6661
Many witnessed the large rainbow following Saturday's thunderstorm!
Our clubs new meeting place is officially at the end of the rainbow.
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Wee Friends Club has Reasons to Celebrate, Approaches 30th
Year as a NAME Club
By Barbara Hopkins
Neither bitter cold temperatures nor snow still on the ground (but thankfully, not on most roads) could
stop members of the Wee Friends Miniature Club from gathering in early January for a post-holiday
celebration and pot luck lunch. Our newest member, Canta Pian, arrived from her home in D.C. via an
Uber driver, and past-president Kirsten Enzinger came all the way from Richmond, Virginia, with an
unexpected stop in Fredericksburg after car trouble caused her to detour to a repair shop and a get loaner
car. With these extra efforts made to get there, we were especially happy to be together to share a
delicious meal and the warmth of friendship, to talk miniatures, and to marvel at the fine collection of
Katie Goldfarb, our president and hostess.
Kirsten retired as club president last spring after she and her husband decided to move to Richmond to be
closer to other family members. Treasurer Ramsey Alexander digitally created and printed a memory
book filled with pictures and reminders of club members and events to present to Kirsten in appreciation
for her service and contributions to the club and to the miniature hobby over the years. We hope she can
continue to join us often.
Some of our projects in 2017 were making a fringed, tufted bench; weaving rugs on a simple, home-made
loom; learning to create resin “water” scenes and food items; sewing throw pillows from scratch; and re-
upholstering a chair. Club members planned and led most of these projects. For the resin class, we
traveled to the home of Sue Ann Ketchum who guided us in making a pond, a bird bath fountain, and
drinks in a pitcher and glasses.
In May we celebrated the club’s anniversary with lunch and a shopping spree at Ruth Dubois’ miniature
stores in Olney and Gaithersburg. This spring, we will celebrate our 30th
anniversary as a NAME club.
Our members live in six Maryland counties; Washington, D.C.; and now two Virginia counties. Last year
we helped celebrate the 100th
birthday of member Eleanor Abbey, who downsized her miniature
collection in 2016 but still has an interest and love of the hobby and attends meetings when she can.
We look forward to another year of mini projects and many good times together as we plan our calendar
for the months ahead.
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Workshops from the Scranton’s ‘Sleepy Hollow’ Houseparty
Sarita Speros Ramsey Alexander
A Tudor Shoppe…
Teresa Lindstrom Leah Smith
Leah Smith Sue Ann Ketchum
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More Finished Projects
From Around Our Region A Tudor Shoppe…
by Leah Smith
by Sue Ann Ketchum
by Theresa Lindstrom
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March 17-18 – Springtime in Frizellburg (vintage &
antique dolls and miniatures) at Frizellburg Antique
Store, 1909 Old Taneytown Rd, Westminster, MD
21158. 11 AM to 5 PM both days. 410-848-0664
March 22-25 - Online Miniatures Yard Sale -
http://www.wondersinminiaturepromotions.com
April 8 – First State Mini Club’s 41st Annual Show
& Sale. 10 AM to 4 PM, Clarion Hotel, 1612 N.
DuPont Hwy, New Castle, Delaware.
www/firststateminiclub.org
April 27-28 - Frizellburg Antique Store Yard Sale,
1909 Old Taneytown Rd, Westminster, MD 21158.
Multiple vendors selling vintage & antique items at
yard sale prices! 9 AM to ? 410-848-0664
May 12 – E-1 Region Miniatures Flea Market at
Church of the Ascension in Westminster, 23 North
Court Street, Westminster, MD. 10 AM to 3 PM.
May 18-20 – Louisville, KY Houseparty, “Jockeys
and Juleps” All Scales Houseparty. Registration is
now open: https://miniatures.org/2018Louisville
May 26 - Maryland State Day ~ “A One-Room Log
Cabin.” Church of the Ascension, 23 N. Court Street,
Westminster, MD. 8 AM to 3 PM. See details and
the registration form elsewhere in this newsletter.
Some Shared Photos From Chris Evans of Inch by Inch
June 7-10 – Online Miniatures Yard Sale -
http://www.wondersinminiaturepromotions.com
August 2-5 – Online Miniatures Yard Sale -
http://www.wondersinminiaturepromotions.com
August 23-26 – NAME National Convention, “Sweet
Tea & Sunshine - a Southern Celebration” - Embassy
Suites, Charleston SC. Registration opens February
23, 2013. https://miniatures.org/2018Charleston
November 2-4 – Philadelphia Miniaturia, Crown
Plaza Hotel, Route 70 (Marlton Pike), Cherry Hill,
NJ. Check for details at
www.philadelphiaminiaturia.com
November 8-11 – Online Miniatures Yard Sale -
http://www.wondersinminiaturepromotions.com
2019
2019 NAME National Convention, Nashville, TN
(watch for details)
2019 Hallmark Contest – Watch for details!
Fall 2019 – Online Houseparty
2020
NAME National Convention, Indianapolis, IN
Mini Misfits of Damascus say, “Hi!”
Upcoming Events
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Advertising
MARYLAND
A Little Something Special
(Inside Valley Antiques & Uniques)
108 E. Baltimore St.
Funkstown MD 21734
Open Mon-Sat 10-5; Sun 12-5. 301-991-3069
www.facebook.com/ALittleSomethingSpecialMD
Forever Friends
2105 Bishops Castle Drive
Olney, Maryland 20832
301-774-3037
http://foreverfriendsminis.com
Frizellburg Antique Shop
(Specializing in antique dollhouses, dolls & furnishings)
10909 Old Taneytown Road
Westminster, MD 21158
410-848-0664
https://www.facebook.com/Frizellburgantiques/
Gibby's Doll House Shop
241 East Green Street
Westminster, Maryland 21157
410-840-3408 / 888-716-7493
https://www.facebook.com/Gibbys-Dollhouse-Shoppe-
813915115306164/
Granny's Little Things
2711 Egret Way
Frederick, MD 21701
301-299-7310
http://grannys-minis.com/
Itsy Bitsy Mini
611 Tony Tank Lane
Salisbury MD 21801
www.itsybitsymini.com
Phone: 347-524-9569
LadyBug
Sue Ann Thwaite
4009 Tranquility Court
Monrovia, MD 21770
301-865-1984
Mike Barbour Dolls
Columbia, MD
443-996-4430
www.mikebarbourdolls.com
MiniDreams Outlet Shop
18227A Flower Hill Way
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Call for Hours: 301-807-4477
Or check the website: www.minidreams.biz
Nonnie's Dollhouse
7600 Irongate Lane
Frederick, Maryland 21702
301-305-6931
http:/nonniesdollhouses.com
Shops and Dealers
Stitches in Miniature
Janet Patacca
410-323-7975
http://www.stitchesinminiature.com/
Sue Ann Ketchum
Handcrafted Miniatures, Furniture & Accessories
10308 Buckmeadow Lane
Damascus, MD 20872
301-253-5664 – Hours by Appointment
Virtual Dollhouse, The Store
5137 Hoffmanville Road
Millers, Maryland 21102-2234
410-239-2377 - Hours by appointment
http://www.virtualdollhouse.net
VIRGINIA
Bell's Exclusives
4 East Nine Mile Road
Highland Springs, Virginia 23075
804-328-0121
Bits & Pieces of Ghent
400 W. Olney Road, Suite E
Norfolk, Virginia
757-623-0999
Happily Ever After
20609 Gordon Park Square, Suite 110
Ashburn, Virginia 20147
703-777-7869
Toll Free 866-253-7065
www.happily-ever-after.biz
Lilliput's Dollhouse Shop
3167 Lauderdale Dr
Henrico, VA 23233
804-285-8484
www.Virginia-Dollhouses.com
Tammy's Heirlooms
(703) 626-0456
http://www.tammysheirlooms.com
The Miniature Cottage
7426 Windy Cove Road
Bridgewater, Virginia 22812
540-828-1400
https://www.facebook.com/Tis-the-Season-and-Miniature-
Cottage-205401035133/
Vernon Pottery
Eileen Vernon
441 Bethune Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
757-486-5147
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under the following rates:
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1/4 page: $5.00
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Full page $15.00
An additional charge will be added for non-
camera ready ads.
Classified Ads:
$.10 per word (minimum of 10 words)
MAKE ALL CHECKS PAYABLE TO:
Mary Myers.
Clarification of paid and unpaid advertising:
Any function that is non-profit, such as a
workshop, Fun Day, State Day, museum event,
miniature art show, NAME club show, or display
is included in the Calendar of Events or listed
under the appropriate heading free of charge.
Vendor shows that offer tables for the use of the
NAME Regional Coordinator or State
Representatives are also listed in the Calendar of
Events free of charge. If more than a simple
listing is desired, advertising rates will apply.
Disclaimer:
Information and opinions contained in the Tiny
Tattler do not necessarily reflect the views of the
National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts
(NAME) or its regions. The facts as presented in
each article are verified insofar as possible, but
any opinions are strictly those of the individual
authors.
Newsletter Submission Deadlines:
The Tiny Tattler will be published quarterly.
Articles & photos for the issues are due as
follows:
Spring – on or before February 1, with the
publication to appear by February 15
Summer – on or before May 1, with the
publication to appear by May 15
Fall – on or before August 1, with the
publication to appear by August 15
Winter – on or before November 1, with the
publication to appear by November 15.
Event updates and other timely information will
be transmitted between issues and may also be
found on the Regional Web Site.
The Newsletter Editor welcomes articles
containing news about club activities, miniature
events and displays, etc. Calendar of Events
listings are free of charge to any non-profit
organization or to any show that offers a table for
the use of the Regional Coordinator or State
Representatives.
You may email your submission or send a hard
copy to the Editor. Digital images in .jpg format
are preferred. Please send the text of the article
in Microsoft Word.
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Mary Myers
Tiny Tattler, Region E-1
4391 Adam Court
Mt. Airy, MD 21771
