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. It came with 23 fighter planes, 10 torpedo bombers, with flight deck tractors, crew members and various anti-aircarft guns. Myers grandfather earned three Bronze Stars and one Silver Star.The USS Princeton met an untimely demise on October 1944. The Myers' family...
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Call to Order
The meeting was called to order on November 16th, 2025 at 7:00pm EST by John Noack.
Roundtable/Action Item Updates:
DM – 24 reviews were posted in November. Developing a list of potential manufacturers to supply items to review. Has begun contacting those whose reviews are late and working to clear the late review list.
SH – Recovering from knee replacement still. From submitted report:
- Continuing to work with Ft Wayne on 2026 Convention, twice a month zoom meetings.
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October 19th, 2025
Eboard & Staff Quarterly Meeting
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order on October 19th, 2025 at 7:00pm EST by Phil Peterson.
Phil started off by thanking everyone for their support and hard work during his time as President.
Staff Reports...
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Call to Order
The meeting was called to order on September 28th, 2025 at 7:00pm EST by Phil Peterson.
Roundtable/Action Item Updates
PP – Worked on a response to feedback received regarding Nationals, nothing else new to report.
JN – Already begun working on the...
read more...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...
read more...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.
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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...
read more...Here is an updated PDF of the 2025 IPMS/USA National Convention Award Winners.
Here is the PDF of the 2025 IPMS/USA National Convention Awards Ceremony.
Chapter of the Year: Capital 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