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 structure (paid yearly). Contact the Executive Director, Dave Chapeskie at agrofor@ripnet.com.

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 next quarterly Board of Directors meeting of the IMSI will be held at the Holiday Inn in Burlington,Vermont on Friday February 12,2010.

The 2010 Annual Meeting of IMSI will be held at Arden Park Hotel  in Stratford ,Ontario from October 20-23,2010)Contact Bill Robinson(robinmap@hurontel.on.ca) or Dave Chapeskie at agrofor@ripnet.com  for further information.

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 and many are IMSI members.