Convention News
Sep 22, 2009
We have the Official Winner's List now. Thanks to Eileen Persichetti for compiling and verifying it!
Aug 23, 2009
Resized most photos
Aug 21, 2009
Posted pic's in the Photos Section
Aug 20, 2009
Posted pic's in the Photos Section
Aug 19, 2009
Posted pic's in the Photos Section
Aug 15, 2009
Updated the Schedule again
Aug 13, 2009
Vendor Rooms are now open Weds 2pm-9pm, Thu 9am-7pm and Fri 9am-6pm
Aug 9, 2009
Pre-Registration is now CLOSED. If you have not registered by now, bring the paperwork with you!
Aug 6, 2009
Updated the Schedule, Updated the Sponsors Assigned List, Updated the Banquet Page, Added Alternate Hotels (Main Hotel SOLD OUT)
July 30, 2009
Updated the Convention Registration and Model Entry Forms. The Model Entry Form can now be edited and filled in before printing.
July 29, 2009
Added parking info to the Facilities and Accommodations pages
July 20, 2009
Updated Vendor Area Opening Time, Schedules, Vendor List, and Awards Sponsorship Lists
July 11, 2009
Updated Vendor Area Opening Time on Weds.
July 6, 2009
Updated Registration forms, made a schedule change on Friday, added a "Last Updated" to the home page, added some sponsored awards, and modified the information on online registrations.
Apr 27: Added new Registration forms including T-Shirt Info, Categories and Contest Rules
We've updated the registration forms to include T-shirt ordering info. If you've already registered, just send us a check for the t-shirt, and mark pre-registered on the check. We've also posted the categories and contest rules, and some new information on the USAF Museum Tour.
Apr 15: Added Zoo Tour Info, Picture of Hyatt, Online Registration
We've added pricing info on the Columbus Zoo tour, an updated picture of the Hyatt Regency, and updated the vendor page, which is sold out. We've also updated the refund policy, and offered info on how to use Paypay for registration.
Mar 15: Vendor's SOLD OUT!!!
IPMS Columbus is pleased to announce that the vendor's area is now COMPLETELY SOLD OUT!!! Yes, the world's largest hobby shop (2009 edition) will be fully stocked with vendors from all over the world. Be sure to spend lots of time there! Jason Holt, our vendor chairman, is maintaining a waiting list in case some tables become available, but I wouldn't hold your breath!
Registration confirmations running slow
Due to our registration chairman's moving to a new home, confirmation on registrations is running a bit behind while he get's unpacked and the computer systems set up again. Please be patient - you will get a confirmation in the mail.
Feb 20: TwoBob's and IPMS Columbus Announce 1/48 T-2C Buckeye Kit!
IPMS Columbus is pleased to announce a partnership with TwoBob's and MPM to produce a limited edition T-2C Buckeye in 1/48th scale to be released at the 2009 National Convention with special markings. 250 kits will be released for pre-order, with orders for an additional 250 kits released at the show. The kit will ship after the convention. More information is available here.
Feb 6: Fixed the IPMS Columbus Link
Jan 20: USAF Museum Tour Pricing Released
Tour price for the USAF Museum is $30. We hope to have the Zoo price shortly
Sept 9: Added to FAQ
Added a question about IPMS international members eligibility
Sept 9th! We're LIVE!!!
Well, now we're open for business - Welcome everyone!
Aug 17th: We're Back!
Well, most of us survived our trip to Va Beach (GREAT JOB TIDEWATER!) and learned a bunch. Now we've gotta cross the T's and dot the I's to get this site up and live by Sept 1st.
July 6, 2008: Web Site Up
IPMS/Eddie Rickenbacker is pleased to announce that our web site at http://www.ipmsusa2009.org is now up, though many sections are still in development, and we will not go "live" until we return from Virginia Beach on or around August 9th.
2009 National Convention Awarded to Columbus, Ohio
Eddie Rickenbacker Chapter to Host
The 2009 IPMS/USA National Convention was awarded to the Eddie Rickenbacker Chapter, host of the very successful 1997 National Convention. The same venue (Hyatt Regency/Battelle Hall) will be used, and we look forward to your visit.
