Announcements
2020 IPMS/USA National Convention
The following is a joint announcement from the San Marcos 2020 Convention Leadership team and the IPMS USA Executive Board.
We jointly appreciate all the feedback we received regarding this year‘s convention. We’ve taken your comments and concerns into careful consideration, while maintaining an ongoing dialogue and negotiation with the Embassy Suites convention center in San Marcos. These negotiations have been proceeding carefully due to the significant financial exposure that IPMS would be subject to if we simply decided to cancel the convention unilaterally.
We are now prepared to announce that the 2020 National Convention is officially canceled. While this may disappoint many, including your authors, we believe it is the prudent, safe and sensible thing to do.
On a more positive note, we have been successful in negotiating the use of the Embassy Suites San Marcos location for the 2023 convention. Therefore, the rotation for the next three years, circumstances permitting, will be Las Vegas in 2021, Omaha in 2022, and San Marcos in 2023. Tentative dates for the 2023 convention will be August 2nd through the 5th. We are currently finalizing details of the contract with Embassy Suites and expect a finalized version within a week.
For those who have registered already for the convention, we will be processing your refunds. For those who have booked hotel reservations at one of the convention center hotels, it will be up to you to cancel those on your own. Vendors will be refunded their money for tables as well through our vendor coordinator, Craig Gregory. Chapters and individuals who have sponsored contest categories may also receive refunds for their sponsorships.
Again, we want to thank you all for your patience and support during these trying times, and hope that you recognize we have made the best possible decision for all under the circumstances.
For any questions please contact John Noack at: IPMSPresident@ipmsusa.org
Or Len Pilhofer at: director.nats2020@gmail.com
Respectfully submitted,
Len Pilhofer, 2020 Convention Chairman
John Noack IPMS USA President
Coronavirus Update
May 6, 2020
Local & Regional Show Update
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, IPMS/USA urges all chapters to follow federal, state and local regulations regarding gatherings. These regulations are constantly changing so please check before you schedule your show.
We also recommend you check with your show venues regarding cancellation policies. While we all want to get back to our regular chapter meetings and shows, COVID-19 will be around longer than we want. If a rescheduled show needs to be cancelled, be sure your chapter does not suffer any financial consequences
Personally, I highly urge all members to wear a mask when going out. It makes a big difference. Until testing is dramatically increased and a vaccine is available, anything we can all do will help decrease the spread of this virus
Going forward, the following disclaimer needs to be added to all show flyers as well as your posting on the IPMS/USA event page:
“In light of the current pandemic situation, please be aware that neither IPMS/USA nor its Chapters are liable for any potential transmission of illnesses. Those planning to attend this event should (a) follow existing safe social distancing recommendations and (b) abide by any local or state regulations regarding gatherings.”
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I wish you, your family members and your fellow modelers safe passage through this pandemic. Be well. Happy modeling
Dave Lockhart
IPMS/USA Director of Local Chapters
(678) 620-8417
dlock3155@gmail.com
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