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2 March 2014 at 00:27 #23175
John McNamara
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Lets get together
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2 March 2014 at 00:27 #145666
John McNamara
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Hi All

I live in Melbourne Victoria and would be pleased to organise a meeting of like minded souls interested in model and workshop engineering,

Maybe every month or so? Please PM me if you are interested.

A forum member from other states and cities may also like to organise a meet?

Regards
John
2 March 2014 at 00:34 #145667
John Stevenson 1
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Ok John, I'll see if i can organise a forum space for you at the bottom of the page
2 March 2014 at 00:47 #145668
John McNamara
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Hi John Stevenson

Thank You.

Regards
John
2 March 2014 at 00:52 #145669
Bazyle
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Erm what happened to the local club MSMEE

A couple of months ago when I was looking in the area I found a reference to people meeting regualarly but informally in a restaurant, I thought connected with MSMEE but I don't see that anymore.

I'm going to be out there later this year so interested to make contact with the locals.
2 March 2014 at 01:29 #145670
John McNamara
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Hi Bazyle

The MSMEE meeting is still held the second Friday evening of the month at Tooronga in a hall central Melbourne. Starting at about 8PM but most people get there around 7.30 to chat. It is quite an old club, Neville Shute the author, aircraft engineer and model maker was a member in the 1950's but it goes back a lot further than that.

The meeting is semi-formal with a chair:
Maybe 15 minutes of general business and News announcements, then most of the time a speaker on a facet of engineering from industry, Followed by "Models on the table" where various members show a project they are working on or have made. if it is too big to bring a PowerPoint or Video is shown. Then Coffee or tea and biscuits. The meeting normally finishes rather late! Visitors are welcome.

There is also an informal convivial fork and talk meeting at a local pub on differing days.

Alas the website is not being maintained.

Once you know the dates of your trip drop me a line and I will confirm.

There are other groups around Melbourne also.

Regards
John

Edited By John McNamara on 02/03/2014 01:34:11
2 March 2014 at 11:04 #145693
Bazyle
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"There is also an informal convivial fork and talk meeting at a local pub on differing days."
Thanks. That was the bit I was thinking of. It seemed like a good idea and have suggested it to our committee.
2 March 2014 at 11:21 #145697
John McNamara
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Hi Bazyle

If you just want a night out and a good natter then yes, The hardest part for the club committee is arranging good non member speakers for the main meeting, the committee do a good job. some of the talks have been outstanding.

I am also involved in a hacker group and a Men's shed.

Regards
John
19 August 2014 at 13:01 #161123
Bazyle
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I guess I should have realised with Melbourne covering as much area as London there would be quite a few clubs, and with plenty of room for some interesting tracks. I seem to have timed it wrong for any proper club evenings but might get to Box Hill for their invitation day on the 6th Sept, and one of Tullamarine or SLSV for the Sunday public running.
See a lot of club websites are sort of on hold still.
19 August 2014 at 13:26 #161125
John McNamara
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Hi Bazyle

The Melbourne society of experimental engineers meets in the evening starting at about 7PM till 10+ every second Friday of the month at Tooronga.

Will You be in Melbourne at that time? Its about 10K from Box Hill. If transport is a problem I could assist.

If You PM me with the dates when you are here I will find out what is on that may be of interest.

Regards
John
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