{"id":5240,"date":"2026-01-16T17:23:47","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T22:23:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cincy-miniatures.org\/?page_id=5240"},"modified":"2026-01-17T13:06:31","modified_gmt":"2026-01-17T18:06:31","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cincy-miniatures.org\/index.php\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Miniature Society of Cincinnati (MSC) was founded by three friends in 1975. After obtaining a charter from the National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts (NAME), the first meeting was held in January 1976 with 18 members. Several original members are still active in the club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MSC is a hands-on club in the Cincinnati tri-state area. We meet on the second Wednesday of each month at 7 pm at the Kenwood Fellowship Church. We socialize, share, and build dollhouse miniatures. You can learn more about our meetings here<\/span><\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We currently have around 50 miniature enthusiasts, ranging in experience and ages. Our creations are as varied as we are. You\u2019ll find everything from historically accurate room boxes to whimsical fairy wonderlands, from tiny scenes in watch cases, teacups, and matchboxes to full-size dollhouses. Feel free to browse our Galleries <\/span><\/strong><\/a>to see some of our work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Members & guests<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Club membership<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Membership is open to adults age 16 and older. To join, you must attend one meeting prior to joining, pay MSC dues of $20.00 per year, and become a member of our parent organization, NAME. If you\u2019d like to join MSC as a couple or along with another family member, dues for each additional family member are only $10.00 per year. 
MSC dues entitle you to receive our digital monthly newsletter, The Minquirer<\/em>, and to participate in all club events and parties. View more details on the Meetings<\/a> <\/span><\/strong>page.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Guests<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Unless posted otherwise, MSC meets at 7 pm on the second Wednesday of each month. There is no charge to attend as a guest. If you are 16 years old and above, you are welcome to come to any regular meeting.* If you come and see activities you enjoy, we hope that you will consider becoming a member. For more information about becoming a member, feel free to contact<\/a> <\/span><\/strong>us.
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Club officers<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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2025-2026 officers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

President \u2013 Claire F
Vice President \u2013 Coleen M
Treasurer \u2013 Christina M
Recording \/ Corresponding Secretary \u2013 Jean E
Past President \u2013 Gay C<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Web master<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Robyn P<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Board members<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Suzanne O
Cindy M
Ingrid K<\/p>\n\n\n\n

General Club and membership information<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jean E<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Show & sale information<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

2026 Show Chair \u2013 Gay C
2026 Show Dealer Chairs \u2013 Anne C & Robyn P
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The Minquirer Newsletter Information<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Editor – open<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts <\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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NAME<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts (NAME)<\/strong> is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting miniatures through education, events, and regional communities. Our club, MSC, is part of NAME in the Ohio region. Find out if your city has a NAME club here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NAME Membership<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Membership is open to everyone. To join NAME or renew your membership, visit the NAME membership page<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Benefits of joining NAME<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

NAME offers a variety of events and benefits, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n