The Finger Lakes Section of PPSNYS, Inc. will hold it's monthly meeting on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at Nonna's Trattoria in Geneva, NY. The business meeting will begin at 2:00pm and we will be announcing the slate of officers for 2009-2010. Our program will start at 3:00pm. Dinner will follow the program. Please plan to stay and support your group!
About our Speakers!
Theo and Lisa Wheeler publishers of Syracuse Wedding, Rochester Wedding and Buffalo Wedding Magazines began in Syracuse New York in 1997 as franchisees of The Perfect Wedding Guide, Inc. Their expansion in Rochester was in early 1999 and Buffalo followed in 2001. The birth of A Perfect Bridal Show Company was in 2002 and currently is Upstate and Western New York's largest bridal show producer, producing 15-17 fabulous shows each year.
In October 2005, the Wheelers dropped the franchise name and officially began publishing the great magazines and websites known today...
- Syracuse Wedding Magazine & SyracuseWedding.com
- Rochester Wedding Magazine & RochesterWedding.com
- Buffalo Wedding Magazine & BuffaloWedding.com
The transition to independent magazines and websites allowed the Wheelers to explore and expand their magazines and websites to new heights, during a time of explosive technological advances in both the print and internet industries. The transition also proved beneficial to their clients by bringing increased visibility and astronomical web traffic to their sites and ultimately to their clients.
As with any great company, it takes a great team, and Wheeler Communications is no exception! "We have been blessed in so many ways by the relationships we have established and continue to create." says Theo Wheeler.
The Wheeler's passion is to continue to serve local brides and businesses as the areas number one wedding resource!
A note from Dan Runfola, 1st VP, Program Chair
Hi all,
I have listened to Theo speak several times and I am impressed to his marketing/advertisement/ and networking ideas. He has volunteered to speak to us at this months meeting. I really think that he has ideas that will work for everyone. Hope to see you all there.
Dan
Message from the Editor
Is Your Business Recession Proof?
With the economy taking a turn for the worse, we all have to take a close look at our businesses and make the necessary adjustments to stay on top of the game. The question i ask myself often is, "Am I doing what it takes to set myself apart?" I am not just referring to my competition, but to non-photography related businesses as well. Does my businesses stand out from the crowd on Main Street? Does my business stand out in terms of customer service? I ask myself these questions to position myself as a pillar in the community. That way, when times are tough and photography seems like a luxury, those people that do need it see my business as the one to go to.
What can you do to set yourself apart? With conference season approaching fast, set a goal to go to Vegas or Phoenix and especially the state conference in Albany. Get on the new state wide forum and participate. Learn from your some of your piers and teach others. Embrace new technologies, your clients are. Most important, have fun. When your clients see your enthusiasm and passion for your business, it builds trust.
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 September 2008 Meeting:
PPSNYS Minutes for September 17th, 2008
Attendance: Nancy & Dan Runfola, Paul Freeman, Craig & Linda Hutchings, Lois Miller, Lyn & Vince Aiosa, Steve Schwarz, Bonnie Saunders, Kevin Carlson, Honey DeLapa, Bruce Dart, Karl Joyce and Guest Dan Denney from Trumansburg (Dan Denny Photo)
Treasurer's Report was read and approved.
Old Business:
TEP Committee: Kevin & Honey recommended Saturday February 21st which those present thought would be fine.
A speaker is still needed and several names were brought up and will be contacted.
New Business:
Craig Hutchings discussed the party for his incoming Presidency of PPSNYS at the convention next year. He recommended that we set a dollar amount Roger Koss from TopFlight is willing to donate toward the party as well.
Management of the hotel for the convention has changed and policies regarding food provided in the past may have changed as well. The board will meet at the hotel in January and can learn the new policies regarding food provided or not provided at that time.
Craig recommended that we set a dollar amount to be discussed after the board meeting in January. This was put to a motion and passed.
Blair Rodabaugh Scholarship:
Jean Rodabaugh wants to have someone take over for her regarding the Vangard account. Currently Neil Sojblom is the co-signer for the account.
Vince Aiosa is willing to take it over and keep track of account transactions.
**** NOTE: $100 SCHOLARSHIP IS AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS OF FINGER LAKES PPSNYS TOWARD WORKSHOP****
(FEATURE THIS SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION IN THE NEWSLETTER AND ON THE WEBSITE!)
Honey DeLapa said she's been identifying herself as a Membership Coordinator, as Herb Jones is the Membership Chairman. Honey is the one sending out membership information and is very interested in attracting more members into our section. Honey has found that current contacts are mostly part-time photographers who have jobs. As a result of their jobs they are unable to attend afternoon meetings. Honey suggested we consider changing to evening meeting times. Discussion was held.
Craig Hutchings made a motion to change to evening meetings with business meetings to begin at 5pm, dinner at 5:30 pm and program to begin at 7pm beginning in January 2009. Motion was passed.
Nominating Committee needs nominations so please send them on to Honey DeLapa or any member of the nominating committee.
Prospective member Dan Denney from Trumansburg was introduced.
Vince Aiosa presented a mini program on sports photography & seniors with several samples of his work primarily with montages.
Program by Jim Metz - an overview of workflow.
Respectfully submitted:
Bonnie Saunders
Treasurer
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 |
| Vincent Aiosa |
Section Chair |
(607) 564-3560 |
valleyviewphoto@juno.com |
| Dan Runfola |
1st Vice President |
(585) 669-9621 |
drunfola@aol.com |
| Hank Yasses |
2nd Vice President |
(585) 820-5971 |
hyasses@rochester.rr.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
