There will be no meeting in July due to the PPSNY Workshop at Hobart and William Smith Colleges.
Next month will be our annual picnic on August 15 at Cheerful Valley Campground
located at 1412 State Route 14, Phelps, NY 13532. Festivities will begin at 2 p.m.
http://www.campingfriend.com/CheerfulValleyCampground
North Directions :
Rt. 14 South, 5 miles South of Lyons on the right / I-81 South to NYS Thruway, I-90 West to Exit #42, Rt. 14 North, 3/4 mile on the left.
South Directions :
Rt. 14 North, 7 miles North of Geneva on the left / I-81 North to NYS Thruway, I-90 West to Exit #42, Rt. 14 North, 3/4 mile on the left.
East Directions :
NYS Thruway, I-90 West to Exit #42, Left at light. Rt. 14 North, 3/4 mile on the left.
West Directions :
NYS Thruway, I-90 East to Exit #42, Left at light. Rt. 14 North, 3/4 mile on the left.
Everyone is encouraged to bring a dish to pass. Here is the list of what's coming so far:
- Craig and Linda - Deep Fried Turkey
- Lois Miller - Cheese and Crackers
- Kevin Carlson - Taco Dip
- Ameka Cooper - Dessert
- Erin Schuster - Pasta Salad
- Neil Sjoblom - Calico Beans
- Steve Chesler - Apple Pie
- Nancy and Dan - Dessert
- Vince and Lyn - Tossed Salad
- Hank and Martha - Baked Beans
- Iveta Buck and boys - Dessert
- Honey and Frank - Macaroni Salad
If you're not listed, e-mail me your dish and I will add it to the newsletter.
Message from the Editor
With the busy season in full swing, it's all too easy to get caught up in the work flow and become a slave to our businesses. Most of us have become photographers out of the love of taking photos and have built successful businesses around that core reason. When success comes to the point that we are no longer focusing on the love of photography, it's time to step back and reevaluate what's important in your business.
For me the price of success was coming at the expense of my family. My wife works with me which is something we can enjoy together, but to see the disappointment on my kids faces when I can't participate in something because I have a shoot, it becomes difficult. By including my family in my business, I get to reap the benefits of it's success and spend time with them simultaneously. Today I brought my daughter Sarah on a photo shoot with me to photograph Kate Lee in concert at the Eastman House. Sarah shot about 200 or so photos herself. For a 9-year-old she did surprisingly well. The best part of the shoot was the hug I got afterwards with her saying "Thank You for taking me with you."
This weekend I get to take the family to the Thousand Islands for a wedding at Boldt Castle, and the following week, Sue and I will be going to Mexico City for a wedding down there. It's these opportunities to spend time with my family that make my business a success and keep my love of photography alive and well.
-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
Message from the Section Chairperson
VINCE AIOSA - Section Chairperson
Message from the 2nd Vice President, FLPPSNY
Over Coming An Adversity
In the dictionary the definition for adversity is:
1. A condition of hardship or affliction,
2. A misfortune
I know all of us have gone through adversity many more times than we want to admit it. The difference between an average person and an above average person is a very thin line. I tend to hope I am on the above side.
At this point you are thinking "why the is he writing this? Well, I had two dandies this week. First off, our hot water heater blow and that took all the money I was going to send in for the workshop, which really set me off. Then a front tire on the passenger side on my truck "sprouted" a bulge. I was lucky, I was able to get two, and at the size I needed for only $60. I was in a pickle.
However, I had a wedding on Saturday and the balance from the wedding paid for everything. The real "bummer" I will have to wait until next year for the workshop.
That I'm not happy about, you see, the workshop is a gift, see I said a gift; it's true you must pay for it, but where can one receive as much education for so little money? The answer is NOWHERE.
So, I can still drive my truck, as the tires have a good 10,000 miles on them, and I can still take a shower, when I need it of course, and that, that's is real "good".
Hank Yasses
2nd Vice-President, FLPPSNY
Minutes of the informal officer's meeting June 19, 2007:
Minutes of the informal officer's meeting June 19, 2007. President Vince passed out copies of the PPSNYS constitution for review.
Next State Council meeting -- Rensselaer, NY.
Programs: Honey expressed the importance of running all program ideas through the program chair. Compensation for speakers was disscussed. It was agreed that speakers receive "3-M's" a meal, a merit, and milage.
Newsletter: Steve said newsletter was e-mailed to all section chairs.
Minutes of the June 2007 Meeting:
Minutes of the June, 2007 Finger Lakes Meeting at Nonni's Trottoria.
Attendance: Neil Sjoblom, Steve Chesler, Daryn Backal, Nancy and Dan Runfola, Honey DeLapa, Steve Schwartz, Bruce Silvers, Kevin Carlson, Amika Cooper, Lois Miller, Herb Jones, Vince & Lyn Aiosa, Monroe Payne, Hank Yasses, Craig and Linda Hutchings, Karl Joyce, Chauncey Joyce, Erin Schuster, Bonnie Saunders, Mark Griffin, Iveta Buck.
Guest: Jenn Forrester
Our Guest Speakers: Roy Newman and Tom Martin.
Call to order @ 2:10 by Vince Aiosa, President.
Minutes: Approved on a motion by Dan, second by Monroe.
Treasurer's Report: Approved as read by Bonnie, on a motion by Herb, second by Monroe.
Programs: Linda announced that the annual Finger Lakes Picnic will be held at Cheerful Valley Campground 1412 Rt. 14, Geneva, NY on August 15th.
There is a swimming pool and there will be a horse shoe tournament.
TEP: It was agreed that Batavia is a great location for a TEP because of it's proximity to the large Buffalo membership. Kevin will check available dates in February. Hank is working on talent for the TEP.
Council Meeting: Next State Council meeting:
Workshop: Linda reports "there are still openings, and still $100.00 scholarships available for all qualified Finger Lakes members. Suzette Allen's class is filled.
Motion: On a motion by Vince, second by Craig, that life membership category be awarded to Jacquie Degnan as she meets all criteria. Motion approved.
Membership: Herb expressed the importance of personal invitations to prospective members. There was discussion regarding the lag period between new member application form submission and acknowledgement by the state. There was also some concern expressed about three or four members of GRPP who were not paying membership dues to the state. Craig said "by constitution, if they belong to a section they are members of the state". Craig also said that guests of members are always welcome, but they don't qualify for workshop scholarships, seperate mailings, merits, and cannot vote. Craig said he will report back from the next state council meeting with more information regarding the new membership categories in the works.
Hospitality: Linda & Craig offered to host the Finger Lakes annual picnic at their camp at Cheerful Valley Campgrounds where there is a pavillion, horse shoe pit and a pool. To be held August 15th. Hank said he would invite Jacquie Degnan to the picnic.
For the Good of the Order: Joe Brady formerly with Fuji is now with Mamyia America Corp. Honey reported that he daughter Morgan is in good health and recently graduated from High School. She plans on attending MCC in the Fall.
Meeting adjourned at 3:15.
Respectfully submitted,
Neil Sjoblom, Secretary.
Photography by Sjoblom
30 Linden St.
Geneva, NY 14456
(315)789-1082
website: http://www.chameleon-systems.com/sjoblom
News and Notes:
New Section: 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.
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.
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