Newsletter December 2006
Please join the Finger Lakes Section for a Holiday Gathering
Wednesday, December 27, 2006 at 2:00 PM
Ventosa Vineyards
3440 Route 96A
Geneva, NY 14456
www.ventosavineyards.com
We will begin with a Wine Tasting followed by our meal ( around 3:30 )
The chef will prepare a selection of delicious sandwiches and wraps
from which to choose ( see website for menu at the cafe )
We need to let the chef know how many people are attending. Family and
Friends are definitely welcome!! The more the merrier.
After dinner we will hold our
Annual Gift Exchange
Message from the Editor
Holy Smokes! It looks like a bomb went off in my studio. All of my elves are busy preparing photos to deliver for Christmas, only to be reburied daily when the UPS guy opens the door. We have filled the closets with empty boxes and have bubble packing falling out of every available nook and cranny. It's easy to let the meaning of the holidays get lost in the shuffle. What ever the meaning is for you, step back, take a deep breath and embrace it. For me, the meaning is in the photo below. It's the magic seen in my kids eyes this time of year. I want to wish all of you the happiest of holidays and a successful upcoming year.
- 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
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:
Mark them on your calendar RIGHT NOW so you don't miss anything in 2006!
Minutes of the November 2006 Meeting:
Attendance:
Dan and Nancy Runfola, Daryn Backal, Ellen Chesler, Steve Chesler, Dave Pye of Topflight Color Lab, Neil Sjoblom, Hank Yasses, Vince and Lyn Aiosa, Kevin Carlson, Ameka Cooper, Linda and Craig Hutchings, Lois Miller, Bonnie Saunders, Honey DeLapa Karin Fetzner.
Guests: Amanda Lee, guest of Steve Chesler
Guest speaker: Mike Rusinko, President of the Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance
Call to order at 2:30 by Kevin Carlson Chairman
Secretary's Report:
Approved on a motion by Vince Second by Hank.
Treasurer's Report:
Approved as read by Bonnie on a motion by Dan, second by Craig.
Committee Reports:
Nominating Committee:
presented the following slate of officers:
- Section Chairman: Vince Aiosa
- First Vice President: Dan Runfola
- Second Vice: Hank Yasses
- Treasurer: Bonnie Saunders
- Secretary: Neil Sjoblom
Nominations were closed on a motion by Lois, Second by Linda, and slate was approved as presented.
Delegates were presented as follows:
Roger, Vince, Hank, and searching for another, possibilities mentioned -- Mark Griffin, Monroe.
It was noted that delegates are responsible to appoint a substitute in their absence.
Programs:
- December--Holiday party: Neil volunteered to contact Ventosa Vineyards to host Holiday party and Chinese auction Wednesday Deccember 27 (the 4th Wednesday) at starting with wine tasting at 2:00 followed by dinner and Chinese auction.
http://www.Ventosavineyards.com
- January: Print Critique
- February: TEP
- March 17 - 21 Annual Conference
- April: Seniors
- May:To be determined
- June: Hank mentioned he would like a program on outdoor portraiture
- July 22-27: Workshop http://www.ppsny.com/html/ppsny_workshop.html
Conference:
Linda reported that the section with the most members registered will be awarded $500.00. Last year 21 Finger Lakes members attended. Reminder: pay dues by January 1, 2007.
TEP:
Kevin showed mock up of brochure and said he was waiting for the speaker's program content. Competition will feature awards for prints, albums, and Judge's Choice award. Kevin is soliciting Finger Lakes souvenirs for a gift basket. Neil offered to donate a bottle of Finger Lakes wine. The Batavia Chamber of commerce was also mentioned as a possible source for gift basket items. It was also mentioned that Karen Dyer of PPSNYS can link TEP info to the state web site, as well as "piggy back" brochures with other state mailings.
There was discussion regarding incentives for prospective members such as refund of Section dues upon attending one's first meeting. It was mentioned that membership benefits should be promoted at the registration table. Kevin suggested one flat fee should be charged for members and guests alike, rather than penalize non-members. It was agreed that new members will recieve a $25.00 rebate at the April meeting. It was also decided that dues will be increased to $35.00 in 2008. Bonnie agreed to communicate this to the "State".
Scholarships:
Lois nominated Neil to serve on the Blair-Rodabaugh Scholarship committee. Motion by Lois, second by Craig.
New Business:
It was noted that our 2006 $300.00 section PPA affiliation dues had not been paid as a result of transition of Treasurers.
Motion by Lois, second by Craig to pay it immediately.
There was discussion regarding eligibility / protocol regarding Life Membership status of both Section and State. Craig said he will present this at the next Council meeting for clarification, unanimously agreed upon.
On a motion by Honey, second by Linda, to add members degrees and awards to web site. Approved.
Hank said he will get advertising information and rates for a possible Section sponsored add for Life in the Finger Lakes Magazine.
Lois gave a health report on Murray Morrow whom had been ailing.
Meeting Adjourned at 3:20
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.
- Don't forget to register for the 2007 State Conference.
Inspiration:
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.
TIP OF THE MONTH:
If you've never heard about
Dan Dokes, you will soon! Dan is an amazing
wedding photographer from Massachussets, when I
saw a program he did I was blown away! One of
his wedding albums was scored a 100 by some of
the print judges in MA. I've been after Dan for
a while to get some images to me and I have two
for this issue and I'll save a couple more for
later. Enjoy! 
This picture was created
using available light from a hotel window and
tungsten light. I removed the shade off of the
lamp in the hotel room placed the light behind
the bride. I exposed for the light coming in the
window knowing that the back light would create
a warm glow with a nice vignette.
