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

Posted on: October 4, 2025

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.

Active or veteran/retired military members – as a way of recognizing your service and encouraging your entry into or continued enjoyment of our hobby, IPMS/USA will offer a free first-year membership to any current or retired member of each Service Branch of the US Military.  This offer is open to new IPMS/USA members only, and documentation of your service must be provided when applying for...

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2025 IPMS/USA Executive Board Election Results

Posted on: September 11, 2025

President – John Noack
1st Vice President – David Morissette
2nd Vice President – Scott Hackney
Secretary – Joe Terry
Director of Local Chapters – Bob Delaney
Historian/Publications Director – Chris Bucholtz
Recruitment and Retention Secretary – David Knights

The new Officers will assume their positions on 11/1/2025.

The Executive Board would like to thank everyone who took the time to vote this year and especially to those who submitted themselves for office.

Office & Candidate Online...
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2025 IPMS/USA Annual Business Meeting

Posted on: August 14, 2025

August 9th, 2025

IPMS/USA ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order on August 9th, 2025 at 9:00am EST by Phil Peterson for the purpose of reporting to the membership the actions of the Executive Board over the preceding year, the current status of the Society, and goals for the ensuing year.

 

Welcome and Introductions...

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2025 IPMS/USA National Convention Award Winners

Posted on: August 9, 2025

Here is an updated PDF of the 2025 IPMS/USA National Convention Award Winners.

2025 IPMS/USA National Convention Awards Ceremony

Posted on: August 9, 2025

Here is the PDF of the 2025 IPMS/USA National Convention Awards Ceremony.

2024 IPMS/USA National Achievement Awards

Posted on: August 9, 2025

Chapter of the Year: Capitol Area Models Society

Newsletter: Eastern Carolina Plastic Modelers

Website: Nate Jones Missouri Ozark Scale Modelers

Region Coordinator of the Year: JC Osbourne, R8

Member of the Year: Tim Burke, IPMS NENY

July 2025 Executive Board Meeting Minutes

Posted on: July 28, 2025

Eboard & Staff Quarterly Meeting

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order on July 20th, 2025 at 7:00pm EST by Phil Peterson.

Staff Reports

NKH – Setting up processes for Zelle, looking at refund policy for 2026. Per distributed report to the board:

  • Current and pending...
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June 2025 Executive Board Meeting Minutes

Posted on: July 18, 2025

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order on June 22nd, 2025 at 7:00pm EST by Phil Peterson.

Roundtable/Action Item Updates

PP – Gave an update on the Rocky Mountain Hobby Expo he attended.

JN – Working on the Industry Appreciation Dinner as well as the 60th Anniversary Giveaway still.

SH – Special Edition Convention Journal issue has been sent to RA for finalizing. Convention banners are in production and should be done on time. Planning for 2026 is going well.

RA – Working with SH to...

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May 2025 Executive Board Meeting Minutes

Posted on: July 18, 2025

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order on May 18th, 2025 at 7:00pm EST by Phil Peterson.

Roundtable/Action Item Updates

PhP – Continuing to work on a Quick Reference guide for judges and verifying and preparing judges pins and certificates. Will be holding a zoom meeting with the head judges next month. PP requests more advertisement or awareness that members can have their models looked at by a judge on Saturday morning.

SH – Model registration will be opening next week. The convention journal is still coming along nicely. Banners will be printed locally and sent to Hampton...

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Best Practices Chapter Toolbox – Treasurer Role Discussion

Posted on: July 7, 2025

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.

Watch the Northeast Region Best Practices – The Treasurer Role YouTube video.  Please direct your questions to Mark Norman or David Mason.

Mark Norman, IPMS USA Northeast Region...

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