International Plastic Modelers' Society / USA

International Plastic Modelers' Society / USA

IPMS/USA

IPMS/USA

Executive Board

IPMS/USA Social Media Director Selection Announcement

Submitted by IPMS/USA Webmaster on January 16, 2024 - 10:27pm EST

We are very excited to announce the new IPMS/USA Director of Social Media, Mrs. Eugenie Ray.

Eugenie has developed a unique skill set and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this new position. She spent 18 years leading content and knowledge management initiatives at Cisco Systems, including writing and editing content and managing the design and structure of over one thousand internal websites. She led the team that set design and content policy, but also documented structure and knowledge sharing.

New Officers Announcement

Submitted by Phil Peterson on November 1, 2023 - 8:57am EDT

As you probably have read, Dave Lockhart has resigned from the role of President as of October 31, 2023.  In accordance with the duties of the First Vice President, I accepted the role of President until the end of the next term.

To replace me in my previous position I nominated John Noack to once again take on the responsibilities of the First Vice President.  He accepted and the Eboard approved his appointment. 

To IPMS/USA Members

Submitted by David Lockhart on October 6, 2023 - 4:09pm EDT

Effective Oct 31st, I will be resigning as president of IPMS/USA.  While this has been a difficult decision for me, I have though on this for a while and feel it would be best for myself and IPMS/USA.  While I have thoroughly enjoyed most of the past two years.  There have been situations out of my control and others where I should have displayed more control.  Perhaps my leadership skills are not what is needed now.

My days of tilting at windmills are over and I’m looking forward to getting back to the joy of building models.

Elections Results Announcement

Submitted by Rob Booth on September 22, 2023 - 2:45pm EDT

To the Membership of IPMS/USA,

The results of this year's officer elections and amendment referendum have been tabulated and verified and are available for your review below. In short, all officers were running unopposed, and were confirmed by the vote. All proposed amendments to the Constitution and By-Laws were approved by a majority of a sufficient number of the membership, to make a valid response as required in the By-Laws. The specific totals for each line item are included below.

The Executive Board of IPMS/USA appreciates your participation in the election process. Your participation and feedback are critical to the success of our Society.

Eboard/NCC Statement Regarding 2023 National Contest

Submitted by IPMS/USA Webmaster on September 19, 2023 - 9:07pm EDT

Our annual national convention is one of the highlights of being a member of IPMS/USA. This year our convention was held in San Marcos, Texas, and it was a great success.

One of the key reasons modelers from all over the world attend is to take part in our national contest. This year there were over 3,100 models entered by 400 modelers in over 200 categories. While the competition is fierce, there is a strong comradery among all the modelers who participate, whether as contestants, judges, or simply as admirers of the amazing skills and talent on display.

Nats 2023 Judging Issues Response

Submitted by IPMS/USA Webmaster on August 23, 2023 - 4:17pm EDT

Social media has been full of discussions regarding “IPMS judging” following this summer’s wonderful IPMS/USA National Convention in San Marcos.  These social media and IPMS Discussion Forum debates are not new; judging has always been a topic that brings out the passion in modelers. There is always fervent support on either side of whatever judging issue is being discussed.  We want you to know we are listening and appreciate and are inspired by your passion for the hobby, and any constructive feedback.

The International Plastic Modelers Society - USA Branch Executive Board Statement

Submitted by IPMS/USA Webmaster on June 14, 2023 - 10:14pm EDT

To all members of IPMS/USA, and the greater scale modeling hobby community:

Our President, Dave Lockhart, recently offered an editorial intended to emphasize the supportive partnership history of IPMS/USA within the hobby, to motivate scale modelers to consider the benefits offered by joining our organization, and to urge the membership to more fully participate in all that IPMS/USA has to offer.  Unfortunately, his choice of words clearly missed the intent, and he offered a sincere apology upon realizing the mistake.