Newsletter November 2009
The Finger Lakes Section of PPSNYS, Inc. will hold it's monthly meeting on
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
at **ABIGAIL'S**
1978 Routes 5&20 in Waterloo, NY. 315-539-9300.
www.abigailsrestaurant.com
Business meeting will start at 2:00PM
Program starts at 3:00 PM
Our program in November will be presented by Samara Hutcheson, from the
Buffalo-Niagara Section of PPSNYS.
As always, there is no charge for members to attend this meeting and dinner of your choice will be selected from the delicious menu at Abigail's. The room is ours to use, but please plan to share dinner with your fellow photographers as appreciation to the restaurant.
Prospective members are always welcome.
Program Info
"Samara Hutcheson"
Samara Hutcheson is an award-winning baby, child, and event photographer with a
special fondness and talent for newborn photography.
Her work has been featured online on editorial baby and children's websites such
as Tot Trends Weekly, on national ads for Hunter's Hope Foundation, and
displayed locally at Sunrise Pediatrics, Baby Bump Motherhood Center, and Baby's
Sweet Beginnings.
She works with several charitable organizations providing palliative and
grievance photography for families in need. In addition to serving as chapter
director for NILMDTS in the Buffalo area. She also works with the American Child
Portrait Charity Guild and Pictures of Hope.
In addition to her thriving portrait business, Samara has made multiple trips to
Washington, DC to photograph gala events with foreign dignitaries and with
President Obama.
Message from the Editor
Back to Normal?
It's hard to believe it's been two years since Sandi's death. She still feels like such an everyday part of my life. Not a day goes by that she is not in my thoughts in some way or another. It's usually in a comforting way, like what would Sandi do in this situation? The haunting visions of November 7, 2007 are no longer a daily part of my life. Their presence is few and far between, allowing the magic of Sandi's memory to fill my heart with love and peace.
It's hard to say that things are back to normal because since her death normal has changed form. A new "normal" has emerged with the guidance of Sandi's memory helping lead the way.
The second anniversary of her death passed on Saturday with frequent thoughts of her as we went about our busy day. I had a wedding and both kids had hockey games. I'm planning on stopping at the cemetery tomorrow to reflect on my own.
I had a dream a while back that I had the opportunity to sit down with Todd and talk very openly about how his actions effected everyone. It was a very calm conversation, which is not what I would have expected if given the opportunity. I woke up before we ever got to the part of the dream where he either apologized or I forgave him. I don't know if I could, but I feel like a door was opened to allow some healing to take place.
- Steve
Steve Chesler
Chesler Photography
Meeting Minutes:
Minutes of the October 2009 Meeting:
Attendance: Russ Graham, Lois Miller, Neil Sjoblom, Vince & Lyn Aiosa, Craig & Linda Hutchings, Steve Schwarz, Monroe Payne, Mark Griffin, Honey De Lapa, Paul Freeman, Kevin Carlson, and Ameka Cooper, Marlene Morris, Bruce Hahn.
Speaker: Our own Kevin Carlson on his portable photo booth service.
Call to order at 2:15 by Vince Aiosa, Chairman
Chairman's Remarks: Vince welcomed Ameka Cooper as our new section treasurer.
Secretary's Report: Motion to accept by Monroe second by Linda.
Newsletter: Honey mentioned that the membership list hadn't been updated and there were old names still on it. She also mentioned that the officer's portraits had not been posted yet on the officer's page.
Treasurer's Report: Ameka reported that there were no new transactions.
Delegates to Council: Roger, Monroe, Denise Weldon, and Steve Schwarz (alternate). Vince is Delegate at Large.
Old Business: Lois mentioned that according to the July Council minutes no Finger Lakes delegates were listed. Roger, Monroe, Denise are delegates, Steve Schwartz - alternate. She stressed the importance of writing a note prior to council meetings noting which delegates / alternates are to be present.
Dues: State President Craig Hutchings announced that dues procedure will remain as it has in the past with the addition of a web link posting the dues amounts for different sections.
Convention: Will begin Friday March 26 - Monday the 29th. Trade show will run Sunday - Monday untill noon. Craig mentioned that State will extend a $25.00 discount to those who sign up for convention during Thanksgiving week: November 25, through Dec 2nd. He also said that Owen Kassimer renegotiated with the Desmond and came back with an $8,000.00 savings. Craig announced $1,000.00 in cash prizes to be given away. Attendance at convention will get you one free chance.
Programs:
- November: Officer's Meeting at 1:15, then 2:00 PM general business meeting, 3:00 Abigail's Restaurant Program on mother and baby portraits.
- December 27th 3:00 Holiday party starts @ 3:00 PM back room of Abagail's.
- January official Presidential visit.
Workshop: July 19 - 24. Linda reminded us that everyone is eligible to receive a $100.00 scholarship thanks to our Blair-Rodabaugh Scholarship endowment. Please check website for the latest information: http://www.ppsnysworkshop.com/
For the Good of the Order: Honey explained that the unified dues proposal failed because it was determined that Council sections must be financially self sufficient so they must set their own fees, and council cannot dictate section dues amounts. Craig reminded members to cut their own dues in half by sponsoring and signing a new member.
Motion to Adjourn at 2:40 by Linda, second Craig.
Respectfully submitted,
Neil Sjoblom, Secretary.
Photography by Sjoblom
30 Linden St.
Geneva, NY 14456
(315)789-1082
website: www.neilsjoblom.com
TIP OF THE MONTH:
- It is a scientific fact that your body will not absorb cholesterol if you take it from another person's plate.
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.
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 |
| 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 |
| Ameka Cooper |
Treasurer |
(585) 343-2823 |
ameka@carlsonsstudio.com |
Delegates to PPSNYS:
- Roger Smith
- Monroe Payne
- Steve Schwarz
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
