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Hi All, Here's the recording from the convention. Enjoy! Cheers, John

Once uploaded, a link to the video will be shared here.

Hi Rob, Thank you for registering. Everything is included, but feel free to bring an optivisor or your favorite brush. Enjoy! Cheers, John

Great question, we took a step back and evaluated our options for the conventions; we found that Monona Terrace is the best venue for the IPMS National Convention. We're excited to have this historic facility and look forward to hosting the membership.

Hi Gil, Those details are being finalized now with new nearby hotel chains. Due to its proximity, some of the hotels supporting the previous venue will be used for this location. It is expected that the hotels supporting this venue will be equal to or greater than those supporting the previous venue. New details will be released as contracts are signed.

Hi All, We want to announce a change of venue and date for the 2024 National Convention. Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have moved the event to a new location. We are excited to share that the 2024 National Convention will now be held at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center on July 17-20. Located on the shores of Lake Monona in downtown Madison, this large and professional event space is an ideal location for the IPMS/USA National Convention. There is plenty of onsite parking, nearby hotels, and an excellent restaurant scene within walking distance. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused, but we are confident this new venue will deliver an unforgettable attendee experience. IPMS/USA would like to recognize the IPMS Mad City Modelers' dedication and commitment throughout the early planning process. The show is in great hands, and we can’t wait for 2024. Additional information on the new venue will be posted soon on the IPMS/USA homepage. If you have any questions, feel free to contact ipmsusa2ndvp@ipmsusa.org. Thank you for your membership and support.

Hi IPMS Members, I have enclosed the results of the 2022 IPMS Nationals Post-Convention Survey. Thank you to the 347 respondents that shared feedback on their show experience. Your feedback is vital to capture what IPMS does well and what we have to improve on for every aspect of the show. This survey was only sent to registered attendees, but be on the lookout for more membership surveys in the future. If you have questions or recommendations concerning the survey please email ipmsusa2ndvp@ipmsusa.org. Cheers, John Bonanni IPMS 2VP 2022 IPMS Nationals Survey Results.pdf

Results will be shared by EOD tomorrow. Thanks for keeping us honest 🙂

Hi Mark, the convention bidding packet is getting a major overhaul. I'm hoping to have a new one out in a month or so. When it's complete it'll be published to the website.

A couple great members stepped up for volunteering! Huge thanks! See you all in 9 days! Cheers, John

Phil is correct and his logic follows the judges thoughts. I echo and would recommend 200B. I'll be putting my JP there 🙂

The NCSC is the first step for investigating that process. There are many factors that need to be evaluated (one of the most important aspects is consideration for the same local support and likelihood of burnout). Stop by our seminar at 2:30 on Thursday to learn more and present your feedback/recommendations. We can also discuss this over a beer, likely multiple now with everything we have to cover. :)

Hi Mark, I can't promise we'll be able to record it, but I'll definitely provide any content shown during the seminar to you following the show. Also happy to connect offline and discuss any aspect of the National's bidding process. Cheers, John

In short, yes. The 2nd VP serves as the chairman of the committee and the NCC representative is delegated to the NCC Chief Judge. I could be retained on the committee if the new 2nd VP wants me to. The committee composition is determined by the 2nd VP. If interested in learning more, stop by our seminar or catch me at the Nats.

Thanks for the feedback @jcorley. We're in unchartered waters here; this is the first time (I believe) that only one bid has been submitted for a national convention. To add some excitement, we the Eboard, have been pretty tight on communications around the bid details. The Nats are 22 days away when everything will be revealed. If you have questions feel free to reach out directly to me or any other Eboard member. There's no agenda by the Eboard to keep members uninformed, we're always striving for increased transparency (our detailed meeting minutes are one example). Are you going to Nats? If so, lets catch up.