Holiday Party: The Finger lakes PPSNY Holiday Party will be Sunday, December 28, at Abigail's Restaurant in Waterloo. 3:00 Chinese auction, 5:00 dinner.
Message from the Editor
I bought Sarah an iPod dock for Christmas with one of those cool electric Photon Balls attached to it. I couldn't help but experiment with the camera to see how it would photograph. It looks like something from outer space.
- 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
Minutes of the November 2008 Meeting:
November, 2008 Finger Lakes Meeting Minutes
Attendance: Neil Sjoblom, Vince and Lyn Aiosa, Steve Schwarz, Amika Cooper, Linda and Craig Hutchings, Bonnie Saunders, Honey DeLapa, Nancy and Clarence Williams, Monroe Payne, Russ Graham.
Guest speaker: Paul Wicka
Call to order at 2:30 by Vince Aiosa, Chairman
Secretary's Report: Approved on a motion by Linda Second by Lyn.
Treasurer's Report: The PPA form in which the Finger Lakes Section "resolved to support the PPA principles of affiliation" was signed by officers. Approved as read by Bonnie on a motion by Craig, second by Monroe.
Committee Reports:
Nominating Committee: Vince read the slate of officers:
- Section Chairman: Dan Runfola
- First Vice President: Monroe Payne
- Second Vice: Steve Schwarz
- Treasurer: Bonnie Saunders
- Secretary: Neil Sjoblom
Delegates to Council: Roger, Monroe, Honey, Vince, and Herb for backup.
Programs:
December--Holiday party: will be Sunday, December 28, at Abigail's Restaurant in Waterloo. 3:00 Chinese auction, 5:00 dinner. http://www.abigailsrestaurant.com/
January 21st Meeting: Note New Meeting Time! 5:00 PM at Nonna's Trottoria in Geneva.
February TEP: Saturday February 21, 2009 at the First Presbyterian Church Batavia, NY. - Honey reported that the brochure is in the works, should be ready by December, and distributed at Council.?The schedule will be similar to last year's with a morning program, lunch, print competition, then afternoon program.
Convention: March 28-31 Annual Conference Desmond Hotel Albany, NY. Craig says "make your reservations now - $134.00 / day up to 4 people in a room".
Workshop: Linda reminds us that everyone is eligible to receive a $100.00 scholarship thanks to our Blair-Rodabaugh Scholarship endowment.
New Business: Motion by Craig, second by Honey to grant Russ Graham Life Membership status contingent on approval by State Council.
Meeting Adjourned at 3:20
Respectfully submitted,
Neil Sjoblom, Secretary.
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30 Linden St.
Geneva, NY 14456
(315)789-1082
website: www.neilsjoblom.com
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
