Hamilton Immortals Miniature Wargaming Club

Hi everyone. This Sunday at the club, Geoff from Game Centre and friend Mark Caunter will be hosting a introduction demo for the DBA 3 (De Bellis Antiquitatis) historical wargame system; armies will be provided or you may bring your own.

Commemorating the anniversary of D-Day, our friends and often-sponsors, Game Centre, a hosting an interactive Bolt Action demo at 9:30, this coming Saturday. It will feature in-part the massive American vs. German D-Day box set by Warlord Games, all of the miniatures painted and set up on a tabletop battlefield. Come along and have a gander, or better yet, roll some dice!

Hi everyone. This is another callout for rugby stadium volunteering for the Waikato Sunrise Rotary; this time, Chiefs vs Reds this Friday evening, 7:05pm kickoff.

"We will need a few people to start at 5:00pm (so they are ready to serve folk who arrive when the gates open), with the rest arriving by about 5:30-5:45 in time for the rush of patrons."

Again, the club receives payment for this, and will continue to go into improving our gaming assets.

Please send through your yes or no via here or email.

NOTICE OF THE 2024 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF Hamilton NZ Immortals Miniature Wargames Club

To be held at 7:00pm on Wednesday 17th of July 2024 at the Cosmopolitan Club, Hamilton

As per the new constitution any Members wishing to propose a motion to amend or replace constitutional rules must submit in writing, signed by at least 3 eligible Members of the society, and accompanied by a written explanation of the reasons for the proposal, to the Secretary before Monday 17th of June 2024, at which point the motion is to be considered.

Proposed constitutional amendments to be considered will be distributed by the Secretary to all Members on Wednesday 3rd July 2024

The business of an Annual General Meeting shall be to:
1. confirm the minutes of previous Society General Meeting,
2. adopt the annual report on Society business,
3. adopt the Treasurer’s report on the finances of the Society,
and the annual financial statements and appointment of
auditor.
4. set any subscriptions for the current financial year,
5. consider any motions,
6. consider any general business.
7. Vote on the Good Bastard Trophy
8. Elect a committee for the next financial year.

As the new constitution is in force, please note that the process of nomination for election has changed:
A candidate’s written nomination, accompanied by the written consent of the nominee (who must be a financial member) with a certificate that the nominee is not disqualified from being appointed or holding office as a Committee Member by these Rules or the Act, shall be received by the Secretary before the Wednesday 10th of July 2024

A nomination declaration form is available on the club drive for convenience.

If there are insufficient valid nominations received, further nominations may be received from the floor at the Annual General Meeting.

Documents relating to the AGM will be available on the club Google drive including any proposed amendments and any other business.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1iyUo5SX7hfubxhg0BpJYyaiDSVQWmSBA?usp=sharing

Greetings everyone! The Hamilton Immortals is once again asking for volunteers, this time for Super Rugby (Chiefs v Hurricanes), assisting the Rotary Club at FMG Stadium, on the 24th May, this Friday.. As with previous volunteering efforts, the proceeds to right back to the Immortals, with those volunteering directly influencing how those funds are spent. If you are interested, please let us know. Apologies for the short notice.

Initial staffing: 3:15-3:30pm
Gates Open: 3:45pm
Curtain Raiser K/Off: 4:05pm
All staff on board: 5:00pm – 5:15pm
Chiefs v Hurricanes K/Off: 7:05pm
End of duty: about 8:45pm

With a heavy heart we announce the passing of Chris Shannon who sadly passed away last Friday.

Chris was an active member of both the Hamilton Immortals and the Waikato scale model clubs and will be deeply missed by us all.

Details of this funeral are not currently available, but will be posted here once known.

RIP Chris.

Last weekend, the Hamilton Immortals had the pleasure of hosting Parker Hobbies first ever tabletop event: Bolt Action!

With a rising surge in a local playerbase, the WWII tabletop event took off with fantastically-presented tables and armies. Peter Parker did a write-up on his website, below.

Parker Hobbies hosts it’s first Tabletop Wargaming Tournament Parker Hobbies was founded primarily to improve the accessibility of otherwise hard-to-get painting and hobby products for New Zealand’s Scale Modelling and Tabletop Wargaming communities. Like many of us keen model builders, I personally love getting them on the tabletop for some gaming with mate...

Over The Top 2024 was a hit this weekend, with solid turnout for both Warhammer 40k and Middle Earth. Congratulations to those whom won big, and a big thank you to everyone whom attended and put it together. Some words from our man of the hour, Chris, whom put together the 40k event.

"Big thanks to everyone who attended Over The Top 2024, after a couple of player drops due to sickness we ended up with 30 players.

With some of New Zealand's best and up and coming new players in attendance there were some incredible matches and players on display over the weekend.

As predicted our robot Overlords were dominant with Jonty taking 1st and Ivan taking 3rd, however Chris Voss secured a 2nd place finish for the Greater Good before their new codex drops.

I'd intended to just TO the event but ended up playing to balance the numbers and had 5 of the most memorable and enjoyable games of 40k. So thanks to my opponents even the ones who beat me!

Big thanks to the team that helped me setup and run things during the day and an even bigger thanks to our Sponsor Game Centre for the prizes and the ongoing support of Corellian Factory - their terrain support allowed us to finally banish the dreaded OTT Grey Ruins!

There's always room for improvement so if you have any suggestions please let me know.

Looking forward to next year's one already and I'd love us to crack 40 players, We have an awesome venue with enough space to grow and big thanks to the Cossie for hosting us.

If you have any epic photos of the day please share them! Was too busy rolling dice to remember to take photos."

- Chris Hamilton, Hamilton Immortals Secretary & organizer of 40k OTT 2024

Good afternoon, everyone!

Whilst Over The Top is churning away at the Cossie this weekend, please take a moment of your time to read another president's report by our... President, Kevin King.

Highlights:

Over the top
Painting competition
Giving back to the club
Upcoming 50-year Jubilee
Recognition of Teina te Moni and Kevin Foxall as exceptional club members, in lieu of new 'Member of the Month' award and their volunteering work

Happy dice rolling! :)

Copy of Presidents report - March 2024

- Successful "Learn to Airbrush" Event with Peter Parker (Parker Hobbies) and Logan Wallace -

On Sunday, 17 March, Parker Hobbies, in collaboration with the Waikato Scale Model Club (WSMC), hosted an enriching "Learn to Airbrush" workshop. Spearheaded by Peter Parker and Logan Wallace, this event offered eager club members an exclusive hands-on experience focusing on the art of airbrushing 28 mm miniatures. The workshop was extremely well planned and highlighted Peter and Logan's exceptional expertise and patience, earning them heartfelt appreciation from all participants.

In our quest to foster a vibrant community and working relationship between the WSMC and Immortal's broader membership, we identified this workshop as a perfect opportunity to bridge interests. The event was a compact yet impactful gathering, distinct from our larger annual painting competitions, promoting interaction and skill-sharing among members.
Peter and Logan guided us through the nuances of airbrushing, including equipment types, paint selection, thinning techniques, and maintenance protocols. The initial exercises, such as writing names with an airbrush, provided a gentle introduction to the tool's potential, blending humour with learning as we navigated our initial attempts.

The workshop's hands-on approach escalated as participants applied intricate designs to Centaurs and other mythical 28mm figures produced by Peter's remarkable 12K 3D printer. We explored advanced techniques such as layering and blending colours and applying washes to enhance details on the miniatures. These activities demystified airbrushing and showcased its versatility in model painting.

As the day progressed, it became evident that the enthusiasm and engagement of the attendees could have easily extended the event further. The collective learning experience and the newfound appreciation for airbrushing among the participants were significant achievements of this workshop.

We extend our deepest gratitude to Peter from Parker Hobbies and Logan Wallace for their generosity in sharing their time, expertise, and resources. Their contribution has significantly enriched our club members' hobby experience and fostered a stronger sense of community.

Enclosed are photographs capturing some memorable moments from the workshop, reflecting the joy and creativity that defined the afternoon.

This event has set a high standard for future workshops and has undoubtedly paved the way for more collaborative and interactive sessions within our club's activities.

- Kevin King, Hamilton Immortals
Club President

Hitting this with the magic bump once again. Come down and see us at 2:30 :)

SAVE THE DATE!!!

The Immortals are holding a 'Learn to Airbrush' day! This will be 17 March between 2:30 and 4:30 pm run by esteemed local painters, Peter Parker and Chris Shannon.

We simply ask for a five dollar donation to secure your place and help pay for expendables; attendees will be provided with the 28 mm model to practice the techniques being presented. No equipment is necessary as you’ll be using the equipment on display, but feel free to bring your own airbrush if you have one, especially if you’re having problems with it. Chris and Peter will be more than happy to assist you to resolve any technical or user issues and improve your technique.

Hi everyone. As you may have noticed in the latest Cossie Club newsletter, the financial year is soon ending, and since our club's now coincides with theirs, we will be asking for Immortals re-ups for the 2024-2025 year.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/14O5aFyHjKBzpvbm-IoLCMgJ0bWAdAns4YWISzhVEwnY/edit

Here's the link to the new form! :)

Membership details 2024 - 2025 Membership details

Bump! Reminder that this is a thing!

SAVE THE DATE!!!

The Immortals are holding a 'Learn to Airbrush' day! This will be 17 March between 2:30 and 4:30 pm run by esteemed local painters, Peter Parker and Chris Shannon.

We simply ask for a five dollar donation to secure your place and help pay for expendables; attendees will be provided with the 28 mm model to practice the techniques being presented. No equipment is necessary as you’ll be using the equipment on display, but feel free to bring your own airbrush if you have one, especially if you’re having problems with it. Chris and Peter will be more than happy to assist you to resolve any technical or user issues and improve your technique.

SAVE THE DATE!!!

The Immortals are holding a 'Learn to Airbrush' day! This will be 17 March between 2:30 and 4:30 pm run by esteemed local painters, Peter Parker and Chris Shannon.

We simply ask for a five dollar donation to secure your place and help pay for expendables; attendees will be provided with the 28 mm model to practice the techniques being presented. No equipment is necessary as you’ll be using the equipment on display, but feel free to bring your own airbrush if you have one, especially if you’re having problems with it. Chris and Peter will be more than happy to assist you to resolve any technical or user issues and improve your technique.

Hi everyone. For those of you interested in the 40k club Champs, please remember to register your interest by midnight tonight.
Additionally, we will not be open this Sunday as there is a working bee amongst the committee to stocktake and fix up damaged terrain.

Attention all 40k players (whom are current Immortals club members!)

Soon, we will be running our yearly 40k Club Champs alongside our club nights. Interested competitors will play 3 Leviathan Mission Pack games over a 9 week period, with up to 3 weeks allowed each round to organize your games. This is so everyone should be able to move onto the next round without having to wait too long for the final pair to play their game, whilst also having time to fit an evening of dice rolling into their schedule. I say soon, because we cannot formalize a start date until we have enough registered players.

Once everyone in the pool has played their games, matchups into round 2->3 will be decided based on the previous round's victory points, etc. At the end of it, the winner will be recorded and receive a trophy, and of course, bragging rights.

Anyone interested, please register your interest. and submit your army list, by email, Facebook or Discord message to the club page or Daniel Fox, as will the resulting scores of each game.

Happy new year, hobbyists!

Once again, we will hold our annual Painting Competition at the Cossie Club, for which there will be 4 categories:

Single model
Squad
Large
Armies on Parade

Full (albeit small spread) of rules in the link below.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1a34hpJvjshPPJJ1TdpINUfgRH5yyFn4K/view?usp=sharing

Greetings. We hope everyone had merry holidays. On the 17th of this month, we gather once again, in wargaming.

Hi everyone. We are wishing you a merry and hopefully-not-too-sweaty Christmas. We will be closed until 14th January, though you are still welcome to come up and use the space providing you have your own terrain etc, as the cupboards will be locked and duty members will not be there.

Take care!

Hi everyone. Here is our updated calendar up to December 2024 featuring a whole lot of event dates.

immortals dates 2023-2024.docx

Hi everyone. Incase you missed the newsletter, the Cossie Club will be closed this Sunday for their staff Christmas party.

Greetings. After working his butt off to get an alternative Flames of War event up and running at Rallypoint this year, Kevin, our club president, has written up an after-action, glowing about the fun that was had.

RallyPoint-2023-After-action-report.docx Rallypoint 2023 Flames of War Report Nothing happens in New Zealand in the middle of October! Except for a National Election and an All Blacks World Cup Quarter final, and Hamilton Immortals Rallypoint! Rally Point Flames of War took place on the weekend of the 14/15 October 2023 at the Cosmopo...

Hi everyone. For a long time, this club has had a loosely-used 'public' FB group that was freely joinable and posted to. It has proven technically impossible to moderate due to admin never receiving notifications of posts, instances of spam, people unaffiliated with the club using it to promote own interests, etc.

That group is currently being dismantled. At the minute, it is functionally 'paused', meaning that it is read-only and cannot be interacted with. In order to delete a public FB group, the admin must systematically remove/ban members until the admin is the sole-remaining member, by which time the group can be closed, so that will be happening over the next couple of days.

The club will have a new private group, specifically for existing and potential future members, as well as friends of the club, with new joiners requiring admin approval. It is intended to function as an organisational outlet of our social media presence and community, where members can interact amongst eachother online.

This club "page" you are reading this from will still exist, as it is our public 'face' and therefore still used for promotions, wide messages and direct correspondence, in addition to our email address.

Hi everyone. As per recent committee confirmation, our new club opening hours on Sundays are 2-6, in accordance with the Cossie Club's own new opening hours. You are free to stay afterwards if you are using your own terrain, but 6pm is a fairer time to expect the duty volunteers to stay until, so that is when your games should wrap up and pack up by.

Thank you :)

Hi everyone, here is the player's pack for Flames of War at Rallypoint this year - Battle of the Bulge Campaign with a twist. Get amongst!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q_osBrNZOX1xco6iUKh8r-eONax31etB/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=107114573303802162714&rtpof=true&sd=true

Good morning everyone,

The club is met with an exciting, potential opportunity to secure additional funding for our gaming assets and infrastructure improvements. This is through an application for a mental health funding grant, towards which we have made inroads with a well-regarded broker. We are not in dire straits, happy to say we are above the black financially, with our memberships essentially paying for our rent now (as Marlin's treasury report at the AGM would show). However we would still love to be able to significantly improve our infrastructure, specifically tabletop terrain, storage for such, and assistance with our facility hire, enabling us to offer a highly attractive environment and gaming platforms. This is NOT a replacement for running events, in fact this will only make future events even more attractive.

To this end we humbly request any of our members whom are willing, to submit a personal affidavit as to how our club has positively impacted their mental health journey and re-integration into society especially in post-lockdown times. Putting your name to these will significantly enhance our chances at success, so if you are willing, it would be greatly appreciated. We have been thrilled to hear comments about this in passing however should you be inclined to put something in writing for us, this could see a significant general boost to our beloved gaming space as a whole.

We are meeting with our consultants on this Wednesday evening, so would those inclined please submit these letters to our page inbox or our club email: [email protected]

On behalf of the committee, a big thankyou is owed to the people whom promptly offered their time for the upcoming Football games. We have been notified that the numbers needed have been reached, so we will not be able to take on any more helpers.

With the proceeds we're told to be receiving, we can see some much needed and well-deserved improvements to some of our gaming assets and it will be because you helped make it so.

Shoutouts to the two Chris's ("What about second Chris?" I hear you ask), Kevin, Lexi, Teina, Sara and anyone else whom sent an email but for whom spots were already locked.