Finger Lakes TEP will be held in Batavia on
Saturday, February 21, 2009.
Download the pdf file now for more info and to register.
View 2009 TEP Brochure
Message from the Editor
We all start the new year with high hopes for a great year. I returned from the conferences out west inspired and eager to share what I've learned with my colleagues. I was fourtunate enough to be the speaker for the Finger Lakes group in January and had the opportunity to share what I've learned as well as witness the swearing in of our new officers, including our new Section Chair, Dan Runfola.
If any one of us knew at that meeting that it was our last night with Dan, what would we have done differently? I received a phone call that Dan passed away the next day from a heart attack. If you knew Dan, I don't have to tell you how good of a person he was. Every one of us will miss him tremendously. My thoughts and prayers go out to Dan's wife Nan as she copes with this sudden and tragic loss.
- Steve
Steve Chesler
Chesler Photography
Membership News
"If everyone took the time to personally invite one member..."
Its the obligation of everyone in the organization to work on membership!
-Herb Jones, Membership Chairperson
Minutes of the January 2009 Meeting:
January 21, 2009 Finger Lakes Meeting Minutes
Attendance: Dan & Nancy Runfola, Neil Sjoblom, Vince and Lyn Aiosa, Steve Chesler, Paul Freeman, Roger Smith, Denise Weldon, Steve Schwarz, Mark Griffin, Ameka Cooper, Kevin Carlson, Honey DeLapa, Monroe Payne, Russ Graham and Honey DeLapa.
Guests: David Mandeville, RIT Photo Student (Guest of Kevin)
Guest speaker: Steve Chesler
Call to order at 5:30 by Vince Aiosa, Chairman
Secretary's Report: Correspondence: Neil announced the passing of long time Finger Lakes member/supporter Flora (Ed) Murphy. Honey suggested the secretary send a card to her son Marty. Minutes approved on a motion by Monroe, Second by Lyn.
Treasurer's Report: Vince mentioned that Bonnie was absent due to some health problems, but was doing better and expects to be at the TEP.
Committee Reports:
Nominating Committee: The new officers were sworn in by Honey on behalf of the nominating committee:
- Section Chairman: Dan Runfola
- First Vice President: Monroe Payne
- Second Vice: Steve Schwarz
- Treasurer: Bonnie Saunders
- Secretary: Neil Sjoblom
Delegates to Council: .Roger, Monroe, Vince, Denise Weldon and Herb "for backup".
Programs:
- February: TEP - Saturday February 21, 2009 at the First Presbyterian Church Batavia, NY. For online Brochure go to: http://www.flppsny.com/TEPtrifold-1.pdf. Kevin Mailed brochures. Anticipated vendors include Cole & Co., TopFlight Pro Labs, Galaxy Labs, and Hahn Graphic. Nancy volunteered to help Bonnie at registration table. Print committee will set up racks Friday night. Kevin said he would notify print committee "Craig" of sponsors names to be printed on plaques. Neil agreed to make print corners. It was determined that another print judge was needed and some possibilities were mentioned. Vince volunteered to photograph the event.
- March: TBA
- April: Dana
- May: Dewey Neild
Convention: March 28-31 Annual Conference Desmond Hotel Albany, NY. According to Vince, more than 200 people have registered so far and he says "the Desmond Hotel is big, beautiful and the food is good". Vince passed out PPSNYS Service Award forms and encouraged members to fill them out in order to be eligible for "bling" to be awarded at convention. Honey explained that service points are cumulative and that 50 points = gold. For more information go to: http://www.ppsnys.com/download/members/ServicePoint2008.pdf. Denise Weldon expressed a need for help in setting up the Hall of Presidents display at convention.
Workshop: July 19 - 24. Vince reminded us that everyone is eligible to receive a $100.00 scholarship thanks to our Blair-Rodabaugh Scholarship endowment. With early payment and PPSNYS membership take another $200.00 off your tuition. http://www.ppsnysworkshop.com/
New Business: It was suggested that the March meeting be held at Abigail's Restaurant in Seneca Falls. Monroe suggested we try Abagail's because "the room was better configured" in terms of layout and internet access and the food was excellent. After some discussion Monroe agreed to contact Abigail's regarding availability of the room. http://www.abigailsrestaurant.com/
For the Good of the Order: Vince was thanked for his service as Finger Lakes Chairman. It was announced that Russ Graham was granted Life Membership status. It was noted that Honey will become a PPSNYS State officer.
Meeting Adjourned at 6:20
Respectfully submitted,
Neil Sjoblom, Secretary.
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30 Linden St.
Geneva, NY 14456
(315)789-1082
website: www.neilsjoblom.com
TIP OF THE MONTH:
News and Notes:
This is a new section of the newsletter for anyone who wants to share something of interest. It could be a birthday, a milestone, something new you're doing that you want to share, the sky is the limit. Send your News and Notes items to Steve@Cheslerphoto.com.
PPSNYS PHOTO WORKSHOP 2009
PPSNYS PHOTO WORKSHOP 2009
July 19-24, 2009
Hobart/William Smith Colleges in Geneva, New York
Teachers will be:
- Fay Sirkis - "Impressions of Art" A Photo Painting Workshop
- John Woodward -- All I Know, Mastering the Light
- Ken Sklute - Wedding Program
- Craig Hutchings - Photography 101
- Suzette Allen - Doing a Photoshop Class
- Gary Meek -- Photography - A Comprehensive Study
PPSNYS has a Scholarship Program that gives each section that buys one $100 scholarship a free $100 Scholarship. Each section is free to buy as many more $100 scholarships as they desire. This is an incentive to help with the cost of the school for members of PPSNYS.
WORKSHOP TESTIMONIALS: 2008
- Very pleased. Beautiful Facility, no politics, super educational opportunity.
- This is the best year of six. Value far exceeds minimal cost.
- Wonderful experience.
- Wonderful!! Relations formed are life long. Cannot thank you enough.
TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT IN THE COURSE OF YOUR CHOICE, SEND YOUR DEPOSIT
($100 or $200 for Fay Sirkis and Suzette Allen) to:
Linda Hutchings/Registrar,
Box 403,
Elmira, NY 14902
Early registration means that $100 is deducted from your tuition. Every member of PPSNYS, PPA or another state's photographic organization (PPA affiliated) is entitled to another $100 deducted from tuition. Your tuition includes the instructor of your choice, air-conditioned classrooms, a CD master set of images from your class (except for digital classes), dorm facilities, breakfast, lunch and dinner, wine and cheese party, Thursday night awards ceremony (with dinner), degree merits for PPA members, class photograph, all school photograph, diploma for your wall, workshop shirt and central parking facility. Deposits are non-refundable.
PPSNY Forum:
The new PPSNY Forum is off to a running start. Don't to forget to sign up at www.ppsnysforum.com. This is one of your new member benefits, so take advantage of it and share ideas and inspiration with friends and colleagues across the state.
FINGER LAKES FORUM:
If you haven't signed up for the Finger Lakes Forum, now it the time. By signing up with an e-mail, automatic reminders of upcoming events will be sent to you. There is also a calendar listing all events. Sign on and see what's happening. There are listings for jobs and equipment also. If you have something you would like to sell please feel free to post it there. Several members have uploaded photos for you to look at. There are also a few photos from Conference.
Thank you Steve Chesler for getting this started. I hope it will become a place where our members will get together to share information.
CONTACT INFO:
Finger Lakes Officers
| Name |
Title |
Phone |
Email |
| Dan Runfola |
Section Chair |
(585) 669-9621 |
drunfola@aol.com |
| Monroe Payne |
1st Vice President |
(607) 351-8076 |
monroe@paynefamilyphotographers.com |
| Steve Schwarz |
2nd Vice President |
(607) 962-1333 |
steve@schwarzprofoto.com |
| Sjoblom , Neil |
Secretary |
(315) 789-1082 |
nsjoblom@aol.com |
| Saunders, Bonnie |
Treasurer |
(585) 243-3601 |
alphaandomega@att.net |
Delegates to PPSNYS:
- Honey DeLapa
- Roger Smith
- Monroe Payne
PPSNYS Business Service:
Karen K. Dyer
PPSNYS Business Manager
121 State Street
Albany, NY 12207
Phone: 518-434-9500
Toll Free: 877-907-7769 (877-90PPSNY)
Fax: 518-436-4751
E-mail: headquarters@ppsnys.com
PPA (404) 522-8600
The Finger Lakes Section is a section of the Professional Photographers' Society of New York State, Inc. (PPSNYS) which is an affiliate of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA).
The PPSNYS is a not for profit association formed in 1905 solely to instruct its members and the general public in photography; and to create, foster, promote and encourage the exchange of information among its members and the public.
The PPA is a worldwide association that exists to assist its members in achieving their professional, artistic and fraternal goals; promote public awareness of the profession; and to advance the making of images in all of its disciplines as an art, a science and a visual recorder of history.
PPSNYS (518) 434-8830
PPA (404) 522-8600
E-letter contact info:
Honey DeLapa
thelakehouse@mac.com
(585) 392-3886
Steve Chesler
steve@cheslerphoto.com
(585) 393-9242
