Q: What are the requirements to become a member?
A: Simple. All that is required is an interest in any aspect of the maple industry. See the membership form for types of memberships and the dues structures (paid yearly). Contact the Executive Secretary, Larry Myott, Larry.Myott@uvm.edu.  802.877.2250.

Q: When and where are meetings held?
A:

Board meetings are held quarterly and alternate between the US and Canada. The Annual General Meeting is most often held during the 3rd week of October in conjunction with the NAMSC Annual Meeting. The meetings take place in a different syrup producing State or Province each year. The 2005 Annual Meeting was held in Three Rivers, Quebec, from October 24 to 26.

The next quarterly meeting of the IMSI will be held in Burlington, Vermont, USA on Friday, February 3.  The Meeting will be held at the Holiday Inn, Williston Road, So. Burlington.  For information contact the Executive Secretary, Larry.Myott@uvm.edu. 

The 2006 Annual meeting of the IMSI will be held in conjunction with the Annual meeting of the North American Maple Syrup Council in Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA, October 18 - 21.  For information contact: mplehollow@dwave.net.

Q: What is the difference between the IMSI and the NAMSC (North American Maple Syrup Council)?
A: The NAMSC is more focused on actual syrup production and funds maple related research projects. The IMSI watches over the maple industry, and tends to be more comprised of end product users such as bulk syrup buyers & packers, as well as equipment and container manufacturers. Most State or Provincial Associations or Cooperatives name a delegate to attend IMSI meetings.