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Coronavirus Update #2

Submitted by IPMS/USA Webmaster on Mon, 05/11/2020 - 10:41

May 6, 2020

Local & Regional Show Update

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, IPMS/USA urges all chapters to follow federal, state and local regulations regarding gatherings.  These regulations are constantly changing so please check before you schedule your show.

We also recommend you check with your show venues regarding cancellation policies.  While we all want to get back to our regular chapter meetings and shows, COVID-19 will be around longer than we want.  If a rescheduled show needs to be cancelled, be sure your chapter does not suffer any financial consequences 

Personally, I highly urge all members to wear a mask when going out.  It makes a big difference. Until testing is dramatically increased and a vaccine is available, anything we can all do will help decrease the spread of this virus 

Going forward, the following disclaimer needs to be added to all show flyers as well as your posting on the IPMS/USA event page:

"In light of the current pandemic situation, please be aware that neither IPMS/USA nor its Chapters are liable for any potential transmission of illnesses.  Those planning to attend this event should (a) follow existing safe social distancing recommendations and (b) abide by any local or state regulations regarding gatherings."

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.  I wish you, your family members and your fellow modelers safe passage through this pandemic.  Be well.  Happy modeling

Dave Lockhart

IPMS/USA Director of Local Chapters

(678) 620-8417

dlock3155@gmail.com

Strike Force Hobbies is Offering a 10% IPMS/USA Member Discount

Submitted by IPMS/USA Webmaster on Thu, 02/25/2021 - 21:27

Strike Force Hobbies is offering a 10% IPMS/USA member discount on the BenchVent BV300S-D paint booth.

All members upon purchase of a BenchVent BV300S-D will receive 10 % discount.

Members must enter their official IPMS-USA membership number in the text box displayed upon product page and or cart page when ordering the product.

For more information, see Strike Force Hobbies Discount page.

Obituary - William L. "Bill" Brickhouse IPMS# 478

Submitted by Chip Jean 13823 (not verified) on Tue, 02/16/2021 - 13:22

IPMS Tidewater lost one of its founding members and longtime president. William "Bill" Brickhouse passed away on February 1, 2021 at the age of 83, surrounded by his loving family and with his beloved dog, Gotti, on his lap. Bill resided in Newport News, VA and is survived by his wife Sylvia Van Liew Brickhouse; daughters, Deborah Brickhouse, Lisa Brickhouse Kelly and her husband Mike; stepson Dennis Hancock; grandchildren, Elizabeth Stella Barbrey, John A. Presgraves, Jr.

IPMS Members and Supporters of Models For Troops

Submitted by John Noack on Sat, 01/02/2021 - 00:24

I'm writing a brief note to clarify the relationship between Models For Troops (M4T) and IPMS/USA. Let me start by saying that it has been one of my priorities since taking office to support M4T in multiple ways. That being said, please be aware that 4T is a standalone organization run ably (and gallantly) by Jon Emery. Jon's outreach to active servicemembers, those in VA treatment, and other vets is a labor of love.