The Omaha-Council Bluffs Miniature Guild

    The Omaha-Council Bluffs Miniature Guild (OCBMG)
    was formed in November 1978 as a National Association of
    Miniature Enthusiasts (NAME) charter club.

    Our goal is to link people of like minds in order to share our
    love of the hobby that captivates us. The effort of many
    hands, minds and talents embodies the NAME motto:

     "Only through sharing can we really enjoy our
    treasures!"

    Exhibits & Special Workshops
    The club strives to share its hobby with the community
    whenever possible.  We have been fortunate to have
    an exhibit at the Durham Western Heritage Museum for
    the last several holiday seasons.  

    Once every two years the club sponsors an exhibit and
    sale that is open to the public. Club members have the
    opportunity to exhibit and/or sell their work, and to view
    the work of and purchase merchandise from dealers
    from all over the country.  In addition,  this event also
    features a number of workshops.  Typically half-day
    workshops are offered as well as simple make-and-
    take workshops.

    Each year, the club members have the opportunity to
    participate in the Omaha – Council Bluffs Miniature
    Guild’s day long workshop called Nebraska State Day.  
    State Days are a NAME concept and are held in many
    locations throughout the country. These events give
    miniaturists a chance to enjoy a day of socializing with
    other miniaturists from our own club as well as some
    who travel from out of state to join us. By the end of
    the day, each participant will have a nearly completed
    roombox or similar project to take home.

    Joining the club
    To join, simply come to a meeting and give
    the treasurer cash or a check payable to
    the Omaha – Council Bluffs Miniature Guild
    for your annual dues.  Annual dues for the
    OCBMG are $10.  Because we are a
    National Association of Miniature
    Enthusiasts (NAME) club, you must be a
    member of NAME to be eligible for
    membership in the Guild.  To join or learn
    more about NAME, you may visit their
    website at www.miniatures.org. Information
    will also be provided to you when you join
    OCBMG.

    Monthly Sunday Meetings
    Each month the club gets together for a
    short business meeting followed by a
    workshop. Meetings last about two hours.

    Meetings take place the third Sunday of
    every month at 1:30 p.m. (alternate
    Sundays are scheduled when the third
    Sunday conflicts with Father’s Day or
    Christmas). Meetings are held at the La
    Vista Community Center, 8116 Park View
    Boulevard from September through April
    and at a location to be determined from
    May through August.  Please email the
    club at ocbmg@netscape.net if you plan to
    attend your first meeting between May and
    August.

    If you’re considering membership you may
    attend up to two meetings for free.  If you
    wish to attend additional meetings you will
    need to join the club.