International Plastic Modelers' Society / USAInternational Plastic Modelers' Society / USAIPMS/USAIPMS/USAThe 2024 IPMS National Convention Team has been working tirelessly to bring what we hope will be the biggest spectacle in IPMS National Convention history! This mission brief provides you with all the information we have available at the time of this writing. It is our sincere hope that you will join us in Madison this summer!
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.
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.
Sexual Harassment
There have been several posts on other social media sites concerning an incident of sexual harassment at an IPMS/USA event.
Let me reiterate in the strongest wording that IPMS/USA has not and will not condone any such behavior. The board takes these issues very seriously and will address them immediately.
In this incident the individual responsible what immediately dismissed from IPMS/USA and is not allowed to attend our national convention.
The National Contest Committee Report on the 2023 National Contest
October 1, 2023
To the Membership of IPMS/USA and the hobby community,
The appearance of impropriety or questionable integrity is unacceptable in any sector of this organization. The IPMS Executive Board will work diligently to fix those issues when they arise.
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.
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.
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 full gallery of pictures from the IPMS/USA 2023 National Convention
https://www.svsmgallery.com/Top-level/Contests/IPMS-USA-2023-Nationals-S...