We welcome anyone with an interest in model making to come and join us for a meeting.

The Alexander Lippish “Fartin Fleas” meet the first Thursday of every month at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum on the Mezzanine Level. Meetings begin at 7:00pm and close with a show-and-tell at the end of the meeting.

Business meetings are at 7:00pm the 3rd Thursday of each month at HobbyTown. Contact Us for more information.

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IPMS/USA Membership

IPMS/USA, of which we are a chapter, is an organization dedicated to the hobby of scale modeling. IPMS/USA was begun in 1964 and in 2013 celebrated its 50th anniversary.

The U.S. is grouped into 13 local regions. Our Club is in Region 5. The local regions and chapters sponsor model shows and contests every year. You don’t have to be a member of IPMS/USA to attend club meetings or attend and enter most local show.

With membership in IPMS/USA, you receive the impressive and informative IPMS/USA Journal six times a year. This magazine has articles on various types of modeling subjects, including aircraft, armor, ships, automotive, figures, sci-fi, etc. There is also information about local club contests, along with kit, book and tool reviews, hints and tips.

Membership at the Adult level in IPMS/USA is only $25 per year or $49 for two years.

Membership in the IPMS/USA also saves you $5 on our club dues. So, instead of $25 per year; your club dues are only $20.

For more information about IPMS/USA or to join, simply visit the National IPMS/USA website at www.ipmsusa.org.