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  3. Efforts toward a west coast Nats

    in About the IPMS/USA National Convention

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    This is a Membership Map I did on a CalComp Plotter at work in 1969, and published in the Quarterly Memo prior to the 1970 Convention in Wichita, KA.

     

    The map shows membership, by number of members in each concentrated area of the US. I expect the distribution hasn't changed a great deal since then.

     

     

    Ulps - can't seem to get the I'mage inserted here???
    I will be happy to send it to anyone interested as a regular e-mail attachment.
    My e-mail: ralf7@verizon.net

  8. Oldest Chapters?

    in Ask the IPMS/USA

    Posted

    The earliest Chapters I recall, in the late 60s, were; Tidewater (Norfolk area), VA, and Seattle, WA. I can dig into my old Publications for further info.

     

    Back then there were no requirements for being a chapter, Any couple guys could declare themselves a chapter and be listed in the Memos as such. I recall attending the Louisville, KY chapter meeting (while on a business trip) in one members basement with two members in attendance.

     

    Gil - I attended the 1974 Convention in Columbus OH.

  9. New IPMS/USA Website

    in Ask the IPMS/USA

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    When I was setting up the original IPMS/USA web site in 1996 I applied for "IPMS.org". But that URL had already taken by the "International Power Motor Squadron", a boating organization.

     

    That organization has (apparently?) since been re-named the "International Sail and Power Academy ISPA" .

     

    A minor incidental IPMS/USA history item. :smiley1:

  10. New IPMS/USA Website

    in Ask the IPMS/USA

    Posted

    Eric,

     

    Good idea making your activities transparent. We all get to see how you are proceeding in implementing our suggestions toward making our web page even better. Your responsiveness is very much appreciated.

     

    Excellent job with the web page these recent years and glad you are sticking with it- THANK YOU.

  16. Convention Packet Question

    in About the IPMS/USA National Convention

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    Steve,

     

    I too received my 50th Anniversary T-shirt and pin sometime ago. And I understand my Convention Packet will be mailed from the Convention folks a couple weeks before the Convention.

     

    The (50th Anniversary T-shirt and pin) and the (Convention Packet) are coming to you from two different sources.

     

    Trust the above helps.

     

    See you in Hampton and TAKE CARE,

    Ralph

  23. IPMS-USA Founder Jim Sage has Passed Away

    in Ask the IPMS/USA

    Posted

    I first met Jim in 1967 when he helped us form IPMS/NorDel . Next we worked together drafting the IPMS/USA C&BLs, then on the first EB, Jim was a joy to work with during those early IPMS times.

     

    Jim's efforts established IPMS/USA's guiding principles we follow today. Jim was both our society's founder and inspiration.

     

    Jim was one of those rare individuals you meet, work with, and then admire and deeply appreciate the rest of your life. Jim will be sorely missed by those of us that knew him.

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  24. I'm looking to catch a ride

    in About the IPMS/USA National Convention

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    I'm looking to catch a ride with someone driving to the Convention;
    1. From the NorthEast
    2. Along I-95 South or New Jersey Turnpike
    3. Passing through Northern Delaware Wednesday Aug. 6th, AM
    4. and Returning via same route Sunday Aug, 10th.

    I can meet at a convenient pick-up location outside Wilmington, Delaware and will of course share travel expenses and Tolls.

    Please contact me off-Forum at ralf7@verizon.net

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