About Us – IPMS/Hampton Roads Scale Modelers
An International Plastic Modelers Society/ USA Branch Chartered Chapter The mission of the Hampton Roads Scale Modelers (HRSM) is to promote the art and pastime of Scale Modeling through the sharing of experience and knowledge without regard to age, status, station or creed.Meeting Schedule
Club meetings are regularly held every third Friday of the month at 6:45 pm in the community hall at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church 3900 Virginia Beach Blvd Virginia Beach, VA 23452 (click for directions.) Next meeting is Friday, 20 December 2024 (Holiday Potluck Dinner Meeting).
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic protocols, all attendees are free to wear face masks.
Club Calendar as of 21 Sept 2024 (PDF)
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Officers
- Pete Koepp – President
- Steve Gallant – Vice President
- Robert Beach – Secretary
- Gary Telecsan – Treasurer
- Robert Beach – Chapter Contact (757-217-7433)
Club Agents
- Ken Patrick – Webmaster
- Robert Beach – Displays ; Swap Meet Coordinator
- Bill Wesley – Raffle Coordinator
Sister Clubs / Groups
- TAMS – Tidewater Auto Modelers Society (Facebook Group Page)
- IPMS/Tidewater Facebook Group Page
- HRSMS – Hampton Roads Ship Modelers Society (https://www.hrsms.org)
Club membership is primarily about participation. There are annual club dues of $20 to support expenses such as the meeting hall and the sponsorship of show events put on by other clubs or IPMS/USA Chapters or even HRSM’s own events. While membership in IPMS/USA is not a prerequisite for HRSM membership, it is worthwhile in and of itself. The IPMS/USA Chapter Charter does require 1) that all club officers be current Society members and 2) at least five club members have current IPMS/USA membership (which is usually met by the club officers!) To find out more about joining IPMS/USA, click HERE.
