Here is an updated PDF of the 2025 IPMS/USA National Convention Award Winners.
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Posted on: August 9, 2025
Here is the PDF of the 2025 IPMS/USA National Convention Awards Ceremony.
Posted on: August 9, 2025
Chapter of the Year: Capitol Area Models Society
Newsletter: Eastern Carolina Plastic Modelers
Website: Nate Jones Missouri Ozark Scale Modelers
Region Coordinator of the Year: JC Osbourne, R8
Member of the Year: Tim Burke, IPMS NENY
Posted on: July 28, 2025
Eboard & Staff Quarterly Meeting
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order on July 20th, 2025 at 7:00pm EST by Phil Peterson.
Staff Reports
NKH – Setting up processes for Zelle, looking at refund policy for 2026. Per distributed report to the board:
- Current and pending...
Posted on: July 18, 2025
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order on June 22nd, 2025 at 7:00pm EST by Phil Peterson.
Roundtable/Action Item Updates
PP – Gave an update on the Rocky Mountain Hobby Expo he attended.
JN – Working on the Industry Appreciation Dinner as well as the 60th Anniversary Giveaway still.
SH – Special Edition Convention Journal issue has been sent to RA for finalizing. Convention banners are in production and should be done on time. Planning for 2026 is going well.
RA – Working with SH to...
read more... Posted on: July 18, 2025
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order on May 18th, 2025 at 7:00pm EST by Phil Peterson.
Roundtable/Action Item Updates
PhP – Continuing to work on a Quick Reference guide for judges and verifying and preparing judges pins and certificates. Will be holding a zoom meeting with the head judges next month. PP requests more advertisement or awareness that members can have their models looked at by a judge on Saturday morning.
SH – Model registration will be opening next week. The convention journal is still coming along nicely. Banners will be printed locally and sent to Hampton...
read more... Posted on: July 7, 2025
Northeast Region chapter treasurers met on Zoom to discuss common questions and explore the use of the treasurer spreadsheets downloadable from IPMS USA Chapter Toolbox.
The one-hour YouTube discussion seeks to answer common questions that include tracking chapter revenue, recording expenses, tax considerations, venue insurance requirements, and going cashless.
Watch the Northeast Region Best Practices – The Treasurer Role YouTube video. Please direct your questions to Mark Norman or David Mason.
Mark Norman, IPMS USA Northeast Region...
read more... Posted on: May 13, 2025
It is election time for IPMS/USA! The following nominations have been successfully made for their respective positions.
- John Noack, President
- Dave Morrissette, 1st Vice President
- Scott Hackney, 2nd Vice President
- Bob Delaney, Director of Local Chapters
- Joe Terry, Secretary
- Chris King, Secretary
- Ro Annis, Publications Director
- Chris Bucholtz, Publications Director
- David Knights, Retention Secretary
- Tim Kirkland, Retention Secretary
- Mike McFadden, Retention Secretary
Biographies for each of the candidates are published in the March/April Journal and, which will also contains a paper ballot for those who wish to mail...
read more... Posted on: May 6, 2025
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order on February 16 th , 2025 at 7:00pm EST by Phil Peterson.
Ro Annis introduced the Journal Team members to the Eboard, after which they were excused from the remainder of the meeting.
Roundtable/Action Item Updates
EA – There is currently an issue reconciling the meeting date and location of local chapters and WA, working on a solution to reduce conflicts between the two. RA will send photos and titles of the journal team members in order to update the “About Us” section on the website. Also will be working on making sure the website is ready to go live for Elections when it is time.
NP – Nothing at this time, settling into the role and getting a good sense of the...
read more... Posted on: April 14, 2025
March 16th, 2025
Eboard Working Meeting
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order on March 16th, 2025 at 7:00pm EST by Phil Peterson.
Nate Pollock, newly appointed Data Manager, was introduced and welcomed aboard prior to the start of the meeting. With no questions at this time he was excused.
Roundtable/Action Item Updates
MO – February financial report was discussed. The negative revenue for the month is...
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