Welcome to our online clubhouse Sunday February the 10th 2008 The 14 Annual Florida Toy soldier and Action Figure show Will be held at the Scottish Rites Masonic Hall 22 avenue and D street Lake worth Florida 4 miles south of West Palm Beach airportTake I 95 south to exit 64/ 10 avenue northEast to D street – north to 22 /base of white water tower. Hotel Accommodations available at Hampton Inn and suites 1475 west gateway BLVD Boynton beach Florida 4 miles south of show site off I95 (show rate $199.00 telephone 561-369-0018   Admission:  adults $6 under 12 $3 pre show 25.00 Food available tables $65 additional $60   Table rental Mike Skurda via Enail  Mskurda@inbox.com General information Alan McGhee 954-431-9295 or John Lesinski 561-968-5571 Post show meeting is to be held Sunday Feb.. 17th the Sunday  following the show A Special letter from our president to our members with Important reminders Hal,   I would like remind everybody that we will be having club display tables this year. We have set aside two six foot tables for this. These tables will be located in the painting competition area. We intend the use of these tables as a method show the general public all the various interests of our club. I feel this could be a very good tool to peek the interest of potential new members. After all, this is one of our primary reasons for having this show. We use the term 'Toy Soldier' in our club name. This term is used as a general name to describe a wide range of figures: A toy soldier is a miniature figurine that represents a soldier. The term applies to depictions of uniformed military personnel from all eras, and includes knights, cowboys, pirates, and other subjects that involve combat-related themes. Toy soldiers vary from simple playthings to highly realistic and detailed models. The latter are of more recent development and are sometimes called model figures to distinguish them from traditional toy soldiers. Larger scale toys such as dolls and action figures may come in military uniforms. Toy soldiers are made from all types of material, but the most common mass produced varieties are metal and plastic. There are many different kinds of toy soldiers, including tin soldiers or flats, hollow cast metal figures, composition figures, and plastic army men. Our club interests within the 'Toy Soldier' heading are wide and varied. We have collectors, mold makers, figure painters and dealers in our group. As you know, many of our members also have other interests outside of this, such as trains and model building. Any one of these areas may get a new person interested in joining our ranks. I myself was aware of the club for several years before I heard that figure painting was one of its interests. I would appreciate it very much in having all the club members participate in this endeavor. If you plan on attending the show, please bring something to fill these tables. Or make arrangements with a fellow club member to bring something to represent your interests. While unattended, these tables will be monitored by the painting competition group. As a frequent convention attendee, I always find it unappealing when I come across empty table spaces. Due to the dealer demand; we have expanded into the halls adjoining room. However, not all these spaces have been sold yet. So, I would like to spread the displays out if we have any unsold tables. This way there will be no empty spots. Thanx Mike Thanx Mike   After many a procrastination your Webmaster has finally put the pictures from the last 3 years of club events here for all to see.   Take a trip down memory lane wiht us and see all the shows from 2005 to 2007. 2007 Toy Soldier Show Pictures  - The rest of the clubs pictures Meetings are held on the 2nd Sunday of even numbered months.   At the Tamarac Community Center 8601 W Commercial Blvd Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351-4333 everyone with an interest in club membership is cordially invited to attend. The South Florida Toy Soldier Club has been in existence since 1987 with members from Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.  Meetings are held bi-monthly at the Tamarack Community Center on Commercial Blvd. in Broward County For more information contact   Frank Burns 561-732-7295  John Lesinski (561-968-5571) Mike Skurda via Enail  Mskurda@inbox.com  Alan McGhee 954-431-9295  .... Copyright © 2005/2007 South Florida Toy Soldier Club To report problems with this Site please contact: Webmaster@southfloridatoysoldier.com