A Special Interest Group (SIG) is a community of people who come together around a shared interest and are passionate about sharing knowledge and improving their skills. They often cross geographical and professional boundaries and are self-managed by community members. IPMS/USA encourages the creation of SIGs and offers these guidelines to support new and existing SIGs.

SIG Guidelines (as of 6/2024)

• The SIG’s point of contact is expected to be a member of IPMS/USA and provide complete and current contact information.
• The SIG’s title (name of group) should briefly describe the group's purpose. Groups that advertise sales or trading are excluded.
• The SIG's information should include details on group activities, resources, and rules for participation. 
• The SIG’s website or social media account (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, etc.) should be provided for publication in the IPMS/USA Special Interest Group webpage and in the IPMS/USA Journal publication.
• SIGs without activity for over a year will be marked inactive but remain posted on the IPMS/USA Special Interest Group webpage. It will be removed from the IPMS/USA Journal.
• SIGs are considered dormant if their URLs are outdated or their point of contact is no longer a member of IPMS/USA.
• The IPMS/USA Secretary will review SIGs periodically to validate activity and contact information.
• Any issues or concerns should be directed to the IPMS/USA Secretary.

Ready to get started with your SIG? Have an update to an existing SIG? Send an email to the IPMS/USA Secretary.

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