We have updated the contest entry form for the 2021 show, to indicate the maximum number of model entries per contestant.
The form can be downloaded from the MosquitoCon 29 page, or by clicking on the icon to the left.
May 2021 Club Meeting In Person!
NJIPMS is going back to in-person meetings for this month, on Friday the 14th, at 7pm.
Per Big Bill’s email on the subject, the meeting will be as close to “business as usual” as can be made, with three big requirements:
- Masks are to be worn indoors at all times. No exceptions.
- Safe social distancing will be observed at all times.
- And finally, The Bar Will Be Open!
One more item: with the return of in-person meetings, means the return of dues. If you can pay them on the 14th, all the better.
Friday, May 14th. Back to almost-normal. Hope to see you all there.
MosquitoCon 29 UPDATE
This has been added to the main MosquitoCon 29 page as well:
MOSQUITOCON 2021 UPDATE (5/2/21):
As of now, we are on track to hold MosquitoCon 29 on Saturday July 31, 2021. We will continue to monitor the situation and will be following state and venue guidelines the day of the show.
A few things to note (everything is subject to change):
– Wearing of masks inside the venue is mandatory – NO EXCEPTIONS.
– Each entrant may enter UP TO 12 models in total
– Each entrant may enter UP TO 3 models per category (12 max – see above).
– Door are scheduled to open at 9am for CONTEST ENTRANTS ONLY.
– Doors will open at 10am for non-entrants. This means no access to the contest OR vendor rooms for non-entrants until 10am. NO EXCEPTIONS.
We are hoping that, as restrictions ease and things open up, we will be able to a pretty much “normal” show, but keep checking back here, or on our Facebook page, for updates, as everything is subject to change.
Look forward to seeing everyone again!
MosquitoCon Rescheduled to July 31st, 2021
Due to the ongoing pandemic, New Jersey IPMS has rescheduled MosquitoCon to July 31st of 2021. There’s no indication that there will be a reduction in the severity of the pandemic before our regular show date in early April, and there is little chance that vaccinations will be wide-spread enough at that point.
Thank you to everyone for understanding. We want to get back to the usual show schedule as much as everyone else, and to do it safely.
MosquitoCon 29 Rescheduled to April 10th, 2021
MOSQUITOCON RESCHEDULED DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC
From Big Bill Schwarz, President NJIPMS, the e-board and members of New Jersey IPMS:
We wish all of our long time vendors, contestants and walk in show goer’s to know that because of current situations due to COVID-19, we are not allowed to have our show in August!!
Therefore, we’ve made the decision to go ahead and move the show months in the future to what would be our regular show date of April 10, 2021 – same time and same place. A lot if not all of our vendors are hopping on the train with us so we are simply rolling the show over intact. I will be emailing and corresponding with our long time vendors and friends to make all aware. A lot have already committed. With more shows cancelling every day its in best for all involved that we do it this way. We as a club will put absolutely no one at risk at ant time or place !! We also know this is a very well liked and attended show !!
We will see what happens in the coming months and the club and e-board wish to apologize that we couldn’t make it happen. We have gotten through blizzards and have overcome many obstacles over the last 30 years, but this is quite different!
At this time I would again like to thank each and every modeller,shopper,vendor and lookers that have made MOSQUITOCON what it is and we look very forward to seeing you all in the not to distant future!!
Until then , build models , stay safe and well, live long and mostly enjoy every day !!!
SEE YOU ALL SOON !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Regards , Big Bill Schwarz President , The Executive Board and the Membership of NJIPMS
Mike O’Connor
NJIPMS lost a long-standing member this past week. We’re sad to announce that Mike O’Connor passed away on June 24th. A club member since the very early days of NJIPMS in the 1970’s, Mike will be truly missed.
Visitation is Saturday 12 Noon till 200 PM at Fiore Funeral Home, 236 Monmouth Road, Oakhurst, NJ Only 30 people will be allowed in at any one time, and face mask and social distancing required. To leave condolences and for more information, please visit fiorefuneralhomes.com
IPMS/USA National Convention CANCELLED
The IPMS/USA 2020 National Convention, scheduled to be held in San Marcos, Texas, has been cancelled. The San Marcos loction has been moved to 2023, with 2021 to be held in Las Vegas, and 2022 seeing a return to Omaha.
More information is available on the IPMS NATS 2020 website.
June Newsletter and Virtual Club Meeting
The June 2020 newsletter has been uploaded to the Newsletter page.
Also, the virtual club meeting is this evening, Friday the 12th. Check your email for a log-in link from Dan.
Second May Newsletter Uploaded
Editor extraordinaire Bill Schroeter has put out a second-half for the May newsletter, with more club information and Memorial Day remembrances. Find it on the Newsletter page.
Just a reminder to all: until further notice, all NJIPMS meetings are cancelled until further notice. Watch your emails for a link to join one of the club’s Zoom meetings.
Meetings Status and Newsletter
As most probably already have figured out, the May and June club meetings have been CANCELLED. Again, continue to check here and the Newsletter for the most up to date information.
And speaking of the Newsletter, the most recent edition has been uploaded to the Newsletter page. Our industrious editor says that he may have a second volume this month, with so many articles coming in.