Newsletter October 2006
This month's meeting will be held on October 18th at Nona's Trattoria in Geneva. Business meeting at 2:00 and program at 3:00. The speaker will be Robert Stone speaking on Raw Conversion and Workflow.
Message from the Editor
Staying Fresh
As what was undoubtedly my busiest wedding season ever begins to wind down, I find myself testing my creative abilities to avoid falling into a rut. It's very easy to slip into a routine and do the same things over and over. I find the best way to avoid it is by reading the trade magazines we receive each month. I get backed up sometimes and have a nice pile to go through. However, even if all I do is skim through the photos for ideas it helps. I'm not stealing other peoples ideas, I'm just using them for inspiration and as a starting to point to see things from a different perspective.
Sometimes it doesn't hurt to go back to the basics as well. I went to see David Ziser in Buffalo last month. Although it was a sales pitch for his software, it was also a good refresher course on perspective, composition and lighting. If you get a chance, attend our neighboring sections TEP's.
- 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
Kevin Carlson
Carlson's Studio
2110 Sayre Road
Wyoming, NY 14591
Ph 585-786-2871
Fax 585-786-2124
CONTACT INFO:
Finger Lakes Officers
Delegates to PPSNYS:
- Vince Aiosa
- Herb Jones
- Roger Smith
Dates for Council Meetings are Sunday October 8th for Exe. council meetings with the regular session on the 9th. The meeting location is also being change to Turning Stone Resort, in Verona, NY.
PPSNYS Business Service:
Karen Dyer, PPSNYS Business, 388 Broadway, 4th Floor
Albany, NY 12207
518-434-8830
Fax - 518-434-0072
e-mail - headquarters@ppsny.com
PPA (404) 522-8600
Update from Program Chair, Vince Aiosa:
- Oct 18 - Robert Stone speaking on Raw Conversion and Workflow
- Nov 15 - Radio Host Mike Rusinko motivational talk
- Dec - Social Gathering
Mark them on your calendar RIGHT NOW so you don't miss anything in 2006!
Minutes of the September 2006 Meeting:
Minutes of the September 20, 2006 Finger Lakes section meeting held at A&R Color Labs:
Meeting was opened by First Vice President Vince Aiosa at 2:10.
Present: Nancy & Angelo (Dan) Runfola. Vince & Lyn Aiosa, Mark Griffin, Lea Gnasel, Gene Stalnaker, Steve Chesler, Hank Yasses, Herb Jones, Neil Sjoblom, Honey DeLapa, Lois Miller, Karl Joyce, Jacquie Degnan.
Secretary's Report: June minutes were taken by Bonnie in Neil's absence. July -- no meeting (workshop), August -- no meeting (picnic).
Treasurer's Report: Bonnie absent
Programs:
- October -- Robert Stone
- November: Mike Rusinko
- December -- Holiday social "TBD".
TEP: Honey said that she, Kevin and Craig were planing it. Vince said he would contact Kevin for definite date and location. Mark, Craig and Neil were assigned to the print committee, and Vince -- brochures.
Workshop: Lois announced next summer line up:
- Don MacGregor
- Doug Box
- Brian Barrett
- Suzette Allen
- The Simones
Nominating committee announced: Herb, Hank and Honey
Scholarships: Lois conveyed Jean Rodabough's desire to hand over the responsibility of the Blair Rodabough Scholarship Fund to someone more involved in the organization. Lois suggested that we table that request and talk it over at a better attended meeting.
For the Good of the Order: Hank Yasses announced that he was delighted with his experience at the PPSNYS Summer workshop. He said "the food was good, the Instructors excellent and the price was a bargain". Lois announced that PPSNYS Finger Lakes has received a check in the amount of $1,000.00 from the estate of the late Ellis Stratford, a former long time member. It will be put towards workshop scholarships.
Special Announcement: With sadness Jacquie Degnan announced that A&R Color Labs will be closing in December and she will be retiring. She assured us that they will close only after all orders are finished. Jacquie noted some of the changes that have taken place in her 30 years with A&R, which, in it's "hay day" employed 90 people and serviced over one thousand accounts.
Personal Note: Always generous and supportive to PPSNYS, Jackie and A&R have sponsored many many workshop scholarships, donated processing and prints for workshop every year, donated countless gift certificates and bricks of film to help with our fundraising, held open houses, sponsored advertising in our newsletters & journals, hosted section meetings and and sponsored many convention parties. Jacquie was ever present at trade shows, and, at convention theme parties Jacquie's costumes were the best!
On behalf of the members of PPSNYS I would like to express many thanks to Jacquie & Ed, and the staff at A&R for all that they have done for us over the years, and wish them the best as Jacquie ventures into retirement.
Meeting adjourned at 3:00.
Respectfully submitted,
Neil Sjoblom, Secretary.
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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