OK,
I have had a lot of conversations with several people in IPMS USA. Its really 6 of one, half dozen of the other. SIGS can do EVERYTHING that a chapter can do and are considered equal footing within IPMS. I am going to make the formal plunge to go as a SIG rather than a Chapter. However we need to work on our name..... I was told its probably not a great idea to have it so close to IPMS....
look for a new thread in a few moments!
Chris