A New Flight Path: Introducing the IPMS Memphis Belle Chapter
We are excited to announce a new chapter in the Memphis scale modeling community. After years of informal gatherings and a rich club history, we are officially rechartering with IPMS/USA as the Memphis Belle Chapter.
Our goal is simple: to provide a home for builders in the Memphis metro area to share techniques, show off their latest projects, and grow the hobby we love.
Why Recharter Now?
While our local group has always been a great place to hang out, taking this formal step offers two major benefits:
Growth: By joining the IPMS/USA national network, we gain visibility through their official chapter locators and search tools, making it easier for new builders moving to the area to find us.
The Return of the Show: Many of you remember KingCon, the show hosted by the former Road Warriors chapter. We have a long-term goal of bringing a premier model show back to Memphis, with a target date in 2027 or 2028.
What’s Changing for Members?
For our regular attendees, much of the experience will remain the same. However, to support the new charter and save for our future show, we are implementing a formal membership and dues policy. These funds will go directly toward club resources and the model show fund.
During our March meeting it was agreed upon to set dues at $5 per meeting for the rest of this year.
So for the upcoming April meeting, the plan is for all attendees (excluding junior members) to pay $5 per meeting attended as club dues. Steve Nimitz will be club treasurer and will collect the funds and deposit those in the club bank account. If you prefer to pay in full for the rest of the year, you may do that. Please let Steve know. We want to see how this plan goes. We will re-evaluate this towards the end of the year and have a revised dues plan in place for Jan 2027.
Where & When to Find Us
Our home base remains the same! We are incredibly grateful for the continued support of Mid South Hobbies, our local hub for all things modeling.
Location: Mid South Hobbies, 4862 Summer Ave, Memphis, TN 38122
When: The 4th Saturday of every month
Time: 10:00 AM
Whether you build armor, aircraft, autos, ships, or sci-fi, there is a seat at the table for you. Grab your latest "Work in Progress" or completed model and come join us at the next meeting.
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