IPMS – Capt. James J. McKinstry Chapter

There are lots of ways that members of McKinstry participate in our group, such as attending meetings, bringing models to display and discuss at a meeting, building models, writing kit reviews, presenting a program at a meeting, etc.

We’d like to encourage more of this kind of engagement, so we’d like to recognize one member each year who’s participated most over the course of the year to support the club through his or her (or their, or whatever pronoun applies) activities. To that end, we’re going to try using a point system to quantify and measure, as objectively as possible, participation in the club.

In essence it’s a contest, but it’s also an attempt to recognize that there are more ways to participate than just buiding models.

What follows isn’t the final word on the subject but it’s something I presented at the last meeting to give those attending an idea of what I’m proposing. It probably needs work, but it’s something I think may offer some real value for the club.

I’ll provide a sign-in sheet at each meeting for members to use to record their participation – I can’t do all the work. 😉 We’ll post a running tally on the website so everyone can track progress.

The member accumulating the most points each year will be recognized at the holiday party. (cash prize???)

How points are awarded

Per year:

• Current membership in IPMS-USA – 10 points (current members qualify for this in January; anyone joining McK during the year gets 60 days join IPMS-USA to earn it)

Per meeting:

• Meeting attendance – 3 points for on-time, 1 point for late

Member gallery contributions (only ONE of the following each meeting, not per-model):

• Bring one or more models (non-theme, not new builds) – 3 points
• Bring one or more models relating to theme (not a new build) – 7 points
• Bring one or more new builds (non-theme) – 15 points
• Bring one or more new builds relating to theme – 20 points

For each member gallery contribution, provide the newsletter editor writeup of the model(s) displayed within 7 days after meeting – 5 points

• Deliver the program at a meeting – 25 points (additional 15 points for providing a written summary of the program to the newsletter editor within 7 days after meeting)

Miscellaneous:

• Write a kit review – 10 points
• Distribute flyers or posters – 10 points
• Assist with displays or other group activities (airshow booth, library display, etc.) – 10 points
• Other activities may be awarded points at the discretion of the club officers