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  1. Eric,

     

    When I did the membership distribution map I used the following procedure;

    1. Using the active membership list (need only member Zip Codes)

    a. Sort by Zip Code

    b. Sum number of members in each Zip Code into minor groups

     

    2. Append applicable latitude and longitude to each Zip Code minor group

    a. Sort by minor Zip Code groups in decending number of members order

     

    3. Starting with the largest minor group

    a. Calculate the mileage difference based on difference in latitude and longitude) between the next Zip Code groups

    b. If the milage difference is less than, say 15/? miles, then

    add the second smaller group to the larger group

    and Delete the second group from the list

    c. Continua for remaining Zip Code minor groups

     

    4. Repeat Step 3 starting with the next largest group until all Zip Code minor-groups have been assigned to Zip Code major groups.

     

    The remaining Zip Code major groups will be central and include smaller groups within 15/? miles.

     

    Three further points;

    1. You only need to use the first 3 digits of the member Zip Codes to group members. I think I applied a break-point programming technique to do this.

    2. There are lots of formulas on the Internet that measure distance between two map coordinates

    3. Find a Plotter that will plot and size the Zip Code major membership group's coordinates on a US Map outline.

     

    Of course I'll be happy too help where I can.

     

    Here's a distribution of US attendees for 2014 in Hampton. The dots are individual registrants by zipcode, with the states shaded by total registrants per state. I could do another for current members, but I'd have to get Bruce or MJ to send me a new database as the latest one I have was from the end of our show.

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  2. The 2014 National Convention Packets for Pre-Registrations ordered on or before June 1 2014 were mailed to our pre-registered guests on June 30, 2014. The packets include your registration name tag and the tickets you purchased for the convention events. For our overseas pre-registrants, you will receive an e-mail version of your registration package shortly to ensure receipt of your materials. We will also maintain a printed version of your package at the will-call registration desk as a back-up.

     

    Please note that any additional ticket items purchased by you after June 12, 2014 will not be mailed, but they will be available for pick up at the convention registration will-call desk.

     

    If you do not receive your pre-registration packet by July, 11, 2014, please contact me at Registration@IPMSUSA2014.com, so we can make sure a new set is printed and mailed out. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at this address. Thank you for pre-registering, and we look forward to hosting you at the Hampton Roads Convention Center. We wish you safe travels and hope you enjoy the show.

     

    Regards –

     

    Jared

     

    Jared Nuss

    2014 IPMS Convention Committee

    Registration Chair

     

  3. I just received my 50th Anniversary T-shirt and pin in the mail, but the convention nametags and such were not included. Are they being mailed separately? I only ask because the envelope was damaged by the USPS, and I'm concerned some of the contents may have fallen out before it got to me.

     

    Thanks,

     

    Steve Nelson

    IPMS #30925

    Steve, I can confirm that we got your registration. 50th Anniversary items are mailed separately from Convention Registration Items (for orders before June 1)

     

    If any one else has questions about their registration, email me at registration@ipmsusa2014.com

  4. Yes we will be mailing out registration packets with your Name Badge any other event tickets you purchase On or Before June 1st 2014. That way you don't have to stand in line when you arrive, plus you save $5 for the vendor room. You can then pick up your registration "goody bag" when ever you want at a specific pre-registration pickup table.

     

    We do not plan to mail the pre-registration packets out until just after Pre-Registration closes on June 1st. That way we can do all of them in one fell swoop.

     

    If you feel the need to double check that we have received your registration email me at Registration@IPMSUSA2014.com and I will let you know.

     

    Jared Nuss IPMS/USA 2014

    National Convention Reg. Coordinator

  5. I can't give a specific answer as we don't know yet exactly when the Conference Registration will be available on the Website, but I can tell you we are getting real close.

     

    But as Ralph said expect a lot of info to start coming out real soon.

     

    And as far as Facebook is concerned, its really only going to be used as a "Hey there's something new on the IPMSUSA2014.com website, click here to see it" sort of thing. There is not anything you will miss by not going to the Facebook site.

     

    Jared Nuss 2014 National Conference Contest Chair

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