International Plastic Modelers' Society / USA

International Plastic Modelers' Society / USA

IPMS/USA

IPMS/USA

Posted on: August 8, 2026

Here is the 2026 Nationals Awards Presentation

Posted on: July 30, 2026

IPMS/USA is seeking a volunteer candidate for the newly created position of IT Director. This person will report to the President of IPMS/USA as a voting member of the Executive Board. Duties and responsibilities include:

  • Providing guidance and oversight on the acquisition and use of software and hardware platforms to enhance our ability to service our membership.
  • Reviewing the suite of current COTS and internally developed applications and making recommendations for their improved integration, maintainability and utility
  • Working closely with the Treasurer and Director of social media regarding IT needs in support of their roles
  • Oversight of model registration system, National Awards Presentation creation, Contest Photography scripts
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Posted on: July 22, 2026

July 20th, 2026

Eboard & Staff Quarterly Meeting

 

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order on July 20th, 2026 at 7:00pm EST by John Noack.

Staff Updates and Reports

EA – Updating the Gallery and Forum sections of the website soon. Main website migration is...

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Posted on: July 13, 2026

June 28th, 2026

Regular Eboard Meeting

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order on May 17th, 2026 at 7:00pm EST by John Noack.

Eboard Roundtable/Action Item Updates

DL – Regional Awards have all been distributed and National Awards are being prepared. Has been sending out...

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Posted on: July 13, 2026

Regular Eboard Meeting

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order on May 17th, 2026 at 7:00pm EST by John Noack.

Eboard Roundtable/Action Item Updates

PP – Attended a meeting with SH and the convention team regarding the contest and judging. Everything is going well. Plans to follow up on the video regarding what judges look for....

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Posted on: June 7, 2026

Here are the IPMS/USA 2026 – Regional Awards winners.


IPMS/USA 2026 – Regional Awards

Chapter of the Region

Region 1 Chapter of the Region – 2026

Brooklyn Plastic Modelers Society

Brooklyn, NY

Region 4 Chapter of the Region – 2026

Mid Michigan Model Makers

Saginaw, MI

Region 6 Chapter of the Region – 2026

S.W.A.M.P. (South West Area Modelers of Plastic

Lake Charles, LA

Region 7 Chapter of the Region – 2026

Oregon Mid Valley Modelers

Lebanon, OR

Region 8 Chapter of the Region – 2026

San Diego

San Diego, CA

Region 12 Chapter of the Year – 2026

Eastern Carolina Plastic Modelers

New Bern, NC

Member of...

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Posted on: May 22, 2026

April 19th, 2026

Eboard & Staff Quarterly Meeting

Present: John Noack (JN), Dave Morrissette (DM), David Lockhart (DL), Eugenie Taylor Ray (ETR), Chris Bucholtz (CB), Phil Perry (PP), Joe Terry (JT), David Knights (DK), Scott Hackney (SH), Nancy Kennedy-Hackney (NKH), Nate Pollock (NP), Eric Aitala (EA)

Absent: Mike Oberholtzer, Steven Broughall

Call to Order...

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Posted on: April 20, 2026

March 16th, 2026

Eboard Meeting

Present: John Noack (JN), Dave Morrissette (DM), Mike Oberholtzer (MO), David Lockhart (DL), Eugenie Taylor Ray (ETR), Chris Bucholtz (CB), Phil Perry (PP), Joe Terry (JT)

Absent: David Knights, Scott Hackney

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order on...

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Posted on: March 20, 2026

February 15th, 2026 Regular Eboard Meeting Call to Order The meeting was called to order on February 15, 2026 at 7:00pm EST by John Noack.

Roundtable/Action Item Updates

ETR – Has been meeting with Eric Aitala regarding the website update and refreshing website content. Continuing to look at ways to support Junior Clubs and possible ‘template’ for other clubs to use. Has been working with the Nationals team regarding Facebook posts to keep Nationals in people’s feed.

PP – Categories and rules are finished and are ready for the Convention.

SH – Contest is coming together. Trophy sponsorships will start Feb. 20th. Tiger Meet and Vendor Room sponsors have been secured. 2026 Categories and Rules have been posted to the Convention website...

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