IPMS/USA is proud to partner again in 2026 with the family of the late Ralph Forehand to offer a scholarship program to IPMS/USA members, their children and grandchildren. For those who didn't know Ralph there are some details of his longstanding service to IPMS/USA and his life in the image below, as well as information about how to apply for the scholarship. This year there will be up to two $500 scholarships available, thanks to the generosity of the Forehand family. Applications must be submitted by April 15, 2026, and the winner(s) will be selected on May 15, 2026 for the 2026-2027 academic year. Use this link or the QR code for more information.

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Each year since 2023 IPMS/USA has surveyed the attendees at our National Convention to understand more about why members attend, what they like and don’t like, and how we can improve the convention experience. Here is the survey summary of the 2025 Hampton Virginia convention, put together by our new Data Manager, Nate Pollock. Nate was able to take data from each of the last three conventions to compare how members feel about their convention experience.

The first and most important learning is that our members overwhelmingly enjoy the convention experience, and if they attend once, they want to come back for more!
The 2025 convention was rated 4 or 5 (out of 5) by 96% of the responding members, something we can all be proud of as a Society. 78% said they plan to...

Yarmouth Fire Chief Justin Myers loves talking about his granffather and his WW2 Experience on board an aircraft carrier. USS Princeton. Justin Myers knew that his friend and fellow firefighter Doug Kolkman likes to build models and asked Doug that if he ever sees the model kit to get it for him. It was found at  Majors Art abd Hobby Center in Davenport, Iowa. Doug had an idea for a club project. Club member Tom Elshoff volunteered to build this kit as a winter project. It took Tom 108.25 hours to complete the build. It came with 23 fighter planes, 10 torpedo bombers, with flight deck tractors, crew members and various anti-aircarft guns. Myers grandfather earned three Bronze Stars and one Silver Star.The USS Princeton met an untimely demise on October 1944. The Myers' family...

October 19th, 2025

Eboard & Staff Quarterly Meeting

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order on October 19th, 2025 at 7:00pm EST by Phil Peterson.

Phil started off by thanking everyone for their support and hard work during his time as President.

Staff Reports...