International Plastic Modelers' Society / USA

International Plastic Modelers' Society / USA

IPMS/USA

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2025 Hampton, Virginia National Convention Survey Results Posted

Submitted by John Noack on January 24, 2026 - 3:50pm EST

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.

Model club honors fire chief's grandfather

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on January 9, 2026 - 3:46am EST

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.

IPMS/USA Membership Programs Aimed at US Service Members and Veterans

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on October 4, 2025 - 10:23am EDT

I just wanted to post a brief update on the fact that IPMS/USA continues to provide two initiatives aimed at active, retired and disabled service members. These are as follows:

Disabled veterans – IPMS/USA will provide a free year’s membership to any disabled veteran of a US military branch in appreciation for their sacrifices in support of our country.

Best Practices Chapter Toolbox – Treasurer Role Discussion

Submitted by IPMS/USA Webmaster on July 7, 2025 - 10:59pm EDT

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.