John Estes, IPMS #3498, donated $200 to the STT program, the money to be used to purchase paint, glue, and assorted hobby items. John is a member of IPMS El Paso.

We have received a check from Mid Michigan Model Makers (John Birdsall Sec/Treasurer) in the amount of $ 150.00 saying "we appreciate the kits for our contest."

I'm pleased to announce that four major industry members have each responded to a call for support for IPMS/USA's modeling programs.

IPMS/USA, the International Plastic Modelers' Society, a not-for-profit organization, offers three outreach programs designed to connect with people interested in the hobby of building scale models. In summary, these are:

• Make and Take (MnT), a process that allows young, would be modelers to build what may very well be their first model kit in a structured environment. Typically held at IPMS/USA local, regional and national contests, and run under the supervision of volunteer IPMS mentors, MnT events have exposed over 6,000 kids to the hobby, creating future modelers and members.
• Adult Building...