OF NEW JERSEY
Founded 1981
Volume 42, Number 2
Newsletter of the Ship Model Society of New Jersey
In This Issue Meeting Report Old Business New Business Books and Publications Tech Session Hudson River Maritime Museum Meeting Venue Show and Tell Club Information
Upcoming Events & Tech Sessions The next meeting is 12:15 pm, Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Roseland Library.
Meeting Report: The meeting was opened at 10 am at Tom Ruggiero’s home, by our President, Eric Marshall. Fifteen members attended, six in person. Joining the meeting was Mark Peckham who drove down from Kingston, New York. Larry was visiting with Barry in Florida and they joined virtually (there is a good side to virtual ed.). Coffee and refreshments were there. At the end of the meeting we had a tour of Tom’s workshop. The meeting adjoined at 1:00 pm. Tech Sessions are an important part of our meetings. Members are asked to suggest topics that they can present.
The March 2024 Tech Session is scheduled to be “Exploring the Sunken Canal Boats of Seneca Lake” by Al Cohn. June 1, 2024: Day at the Farm. Ship Model Exhibit in Pennsville, New Jersey August 3, 2024: USS New Jersey Modelcon hosted by the Philadelphia Ship Model Society.
Same Place—Different Day The February 2024 meeting is back at Roseland Library but on a different day. Going forward, the meeting will be on the third Saturday of each month, starting time, 12:15. See inside for details. Next Tech Session
The February 2024 Tech Session is replaced by an auction of Ship Model tools, kits and books. . . 1