The
MMACA is a Tasmanian based organisation made up of affiliated Clubs
and private members. It can have members from anywhere in the world
but its primary benefits are discounts from local hobby shops,
Public Liability cover for its Tasmanian members and priority use
of the Model Park at 137 Howard Road, Goodwood, Tasmania.
Our
first Exhibition in 1992 at the Derwent Entertainment Centre raised
just over $5000 for charity and the Exhibitions have gone on to be
the Glenorchy Lions Club’s major ongoing fund raiser.
The
Association was loosely established following the 1993 Exhibition
and the next year discussions started with the Glenorchy City
Council about a possible site for a Model Operating Park within that
City’s precincts. As time progressed it was found to be in the
Association,s best interests to incorporate, so in 2000 the Model
Makers And Collectors Association Inc. came into being.
The
Glenorchy Lions Club have been a tremendous help to both the
Exhibitions and the Association by providing up front funds for
things like the significant deposit on the Entertainment Centre and
some pre - event advertising. As well they provide upward of 30
members who do a huge amount of lift and carry on set up day of the
Exhibition. They also provide the Public Liability Insurance under
which the Exhibitions are conducted.
The
Lions Club is the Patron Body of The Model Makers and Collectors
Association Inc. and as such they are now providing much needed
assistance with the construction of the Model Park,
stage 1 of which opened in December 2006.
Affiliated organisations
include the Southern Tasmanian Model Car Club and Marine Modellers
Assocation –
Tasmania.
own and respected former announcer on ABC
Radio in Hobart, has recently accepted the position of Honorary
Patron. Ric is an active member of the Marine Modellers Association
– Tasmania.
The MMACA welcomes all model makers
and collectors and also provides benefits to other groups when they
affiliate with us. Browse the pages at left for more information
about MMACA, its history and benefits.
Browse the Events reports for more information about our
activities.
