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  1. Hi All, Here's the recording from the convention. Enjoy! Cheers, John
  2. Once uploaded, a link to the video will be shared here.
  3. Hi Rob, Thank you for registering. Everything is included, but feel free to bring an optivisor or your favorite brush. Enjoy! Cheers, John
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. Results will be shared by EOD tomorrow. Thanks for keeping us honest πŸ™‚
  9. 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.
  10. A couple great members stepped up for volunteering! Huge thanks! See you all in 9 days! Cheers, John
  11. Phil is correct and his logic follows the judges thoughts. I echo and would recommend 200B. I'll be putting my JP there πŸ™‚
  12. 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. :)
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. @JClark, correct, they are appointed positions. Myself, Rob Booth, Len Pilhofer, and Mark Persichetti serve on the NCSC. The initial members (Mark was asked in May) were noted in the Q2 board minutes found here. @jcorley, no secrets, high level context was provided in the Q2 board minutes, but we do owe the membership more information. The charter was approved, but it hasn't been released yet. We've been working hard in the background to finalize everything, it's just delayed due to competing priorities. The NCSC has already supported multiple calls with potential bidding clubs and actively supports the club that submitted a bid for the 2024 convention. Again, no one is trying to hide anything from the membership. I'll publish the NCSC charter prior to the National Convention. *Also forgot to mention we'll be hosting a seminar on the bid process and NCSC in Omaha, stop by at 2:30pm on Thursday for 'Meet you E-Board Members/Bid Process for a National Convention' If anyone has any questions feel free to message, email (ipmsusa2ndvp@ipmsusa.org), or call me. I'll also be at Nats and happy to chat.
  17. Thanks for the context James. This sounds very similar to the National Contest Steering Committee we just established.
  18. Can you share details on the B/G idea? First I've heard of it.
  19. Thanks for all of your questions. We're following the process where the initial bid is evaluated by the Eboard, presented to the Eboard at the National Convention, and announced at the awards ceremony. I appreciate your interest and stay tuned for more details.
  20. Details will be shared in 36 days πŸ™‚
  21. August 2-5, 2023 is the dates of the National Convention
  22. Hi All, I'm pleased to report a bid for the 2024 National Convention was submitted. It will be evaluated by the Eboard and details will be shared at the National Convention in Omaha. Thank you all who have reached out and supported the current bid cycle. See you in Omaha! Cheers, John
  23. The 2023 Nationals will be in San Marcos, Texas. Additionally, I've had multiple conversations with potential future hosts. Please message me any context for the late 'decisions.' Anything worth sharing will help influence making future shows better. Your last statement concerning responsibility is misaligned with the current process. Correct, the local chapter is the main action arm of executing the convention. In fact, they are the heart and soul of the convention and the National Organization is indebted to their service. However, the National Organization supports registration and bears the financial responsibility. The contest is managed by the National Contest Committee (NCC), which develops the rules and categories, executes judging on Friday night, and communicates the results on Saturday. They work tirelessly from Friday to Saturday in order to get the results ready for the banquet. Another team that is critical to the show's success. The resource we're developing will clearly communicate the ins and outs of hosting a National Convention. We hope this resource, which evolves every year based on feedback, will incentivize clubs to put a bid in for nationals. I'd also encourage anyone curious or interested in any aspect of the National Convention please shoot an email to ipmsusa2ndvp@ipmsusa.org
  24. Hi David, Thanks for your feedback. I'd like to focus on your last paragraph. The notion that a day will come when no one bids on a nationals is a very real possibility and one of the reasons I chose to run for national office. We are making significant progress behind the scenes, details to be released soon, on how we're thinking about it and ultimately dealing with it. If interested in supporting the initiative, I'd encourage you or any other member to reach out to me. I'm happy to discuss our thoughts, gather your feedback, and take any help offered. Cheers, John
  25. There are currently no bids for the 2024 convention.
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