International Plastic Modelers' Society / USA

International Plastic Modelers' Society / USA

IPMS/USA

IPMS/USA

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IPMS/USA's 60th Anniversary Giveaway

Posted on: August 13, 2024

In recognition of IPMS/USA's 60th anniversary, we are pleased to announce a year-long giveaway of models, reference material and modeling products to our membership! Our generous partners have donated numerous items for giveaways over the next twelve months, celebrating our 60th anniversary. Every month we are drawing several names from our Membership database and will be sending them something from the donated items!

Our first winners are Forrest Beattie, Randy S. Bumgardner, and John Koethe.

Congratulations to our inaugural winners! You will be receiving your item in the mail.

So, who is eligible for next month's drawing? Anyone with a current active IPMS/USA membership, so, this is a great reminder to renew on time! Each month we are putting everyone...

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2024 National Contest Awards Slideshow

Posted on: August 13, 2024

You can see the slideshow online at: https://www.svsmgallery.com/Top-level/Contests/IPMS-USA-Nationals-2024/Awards-Presentation-Slide-Show

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FAQs Now Available...

Posted on: July 30, 2024

IPMS/USA has compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions to help our site visitors get answers to the most common questions through our "Contact" page. This is a great place to start before contacting our volunteers. 

 

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2024 IPMS/USA Annual Business Meeting

Posted on: July 28, 2024

Purpose

  • Provide the IPMS/USA membership with reports on accomplishments and future activities and events. (A copy of the meeting presentation is available for download).

 

Meeting Agenda

  • Executive Board Introductions
  • National Staff Overview
  • Executive Board Reports
  • ...
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July 2024 Executive Board Meeting Minutes

Posted on: July 28, 2024

Call to Order

  • This meeting was called to order on July 20, 2024, at 11:05 AM (CDT) by Phil Peterson at the 2024 Annual Convention in Madison, WI.

Agenda – Topics for Discussion

  • Old Business
    • Special Membership Pricing (50th Anniversary)
    • IPMS/USA Mission and Vision Statements
  • New Business
    • 2026 Convention Bid Discussion Review and Approval...
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IPMS/USA 60th Anniversary Membership Special!

Posted on: July 16, 2024

Fellow IPMS/USA members, in celebration of the 60th anniversary of our great society we are offering a three-year Adult membership to any new or existing member for only $60.00! Three-year Family memberships are only $65.00. This is a one-time offer in celebration of our Society’s many contributions to the scale modeling hobby. This offer is for all new and existing members on a one time only basis and will be available starting on the first day of the 2024 National Convention (July 17,2024) until the day before the 2025 National Convention (August 5, 2025).

Three years for $60.00 is a $26.00 savings over the regular three-year price! If you have already renewed recently, don’t worry- you can still extend your Adult or Family membership for three more years for $60.00/$65.00....

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June 2024 Executive Board Meeting Minutes

Posted on: July 4, 2024

Call to Order

  • This meeting was called to order on June 16, 2024, at 7:02 PM (EDT) by Phil Peterson

 

Agenda – Topics for Discussion

  • Action Items (AI) Review
  • Round Table, Open Discussion
  • Adjournment

​​​​​​​Action Items Updates

Action Items - Old Business

    ...
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2024 National Convention

Posted on: June 20, 2024

Online registration for the National Convention is closed. You can register as Walk-In at the convention.  The cost will be $65 on site.  

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May 2024 Executive Board Meeting Minutes

Posted on: May 24, 2024

Call to Order

  • This meeting was called to order on May 19, 2024, at 7:02 PM (EDT) by Jessica Ivancso

Agenda – Topics for Discussion

  • Action Items Review
  • Round Table, Open Discussion
  • Adjournment

Action Item Review

Old Business

  • The EBoard reviewed existing Action Items for...
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Adoption of the IPMS/USA Code of Ethics, 2024

Posted on: May 1, 2024

At the April 21 IPMS/USA Executive Board Meeting, the Executive Board voted to adopt the IPMS/USA Code of Ethics. This set of principles will guide the organization’s decision making and activities, as well as the behavior of its Executive Board members and volunteers and sets forth our commitment to ethical behavior. This IPMS/USA Code of Ethics articulates the core ethical beliefs of our society.

The purpose of adopting such a code formally, is to provide Executive Board members and volunteers with guidelines for making ethical choices and to ensure that there is accountability for their actions and choices.

- Your IPMS/USA Executive Board.

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