International Plastic Modelers' Society / USAInternational Plastic Modelers' Society / USAIPMS/USAIPMS/USAEboard Working Meeting
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: 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
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:
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...
read more...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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