Newsletter December 2009
The Finger Lakes Section of PPSNYS, Inc. will hold it's
HOLIDAY PARTY on
Sunday, December 27, 2009
at **ABIGAIL'S**
1978 Routes 5&20 in Waterloo, NY. 315-539-9300.
www.abigailsrestaurant.com
3:00 pm Socialize and gift exchange
5:00 pm Dinner
Dinner will be ordered from the menu. Reservations are necessary to give the restaurant an idea of numbers.
There will be a gift exchange in the form of a "CHINESE AUCTION" with gifts valued at approximately $10 per person.
Here's how it works: If you bring a gift, you choose a gift.
The last person to respond to the RSVP email will choose a gift. The second last person
will then choose a gift and if you like it you keep it. If you like the gift the other pserson got better, you can "steal" that one. And on we go!
As we choose our gifts, we can either keep them or take from the selection that has already been opened. Let's see how creative we can be!
Message from the Editor
GRATITUDE
Staying positive is something I try to live by. I honestly feel that positive thinking leads to positive things in life. For those of you that read "The Secret", it's the ultimate philosophy of the Law of Attraction. What you set your mind to, whether positive or negative will ultimately manifest itself. One of the strongest factors in focusing on the positive things you want in your life is gratitude. Being thankful for the things you have as well as the things you strive for puts you in the mind set to attain your goals. I found a new app for the iPhone called Gratitude Rock, which is a gratitude notebook to help me focus on the things I am grateful to have in my life. I write down five things I'm grateful for each day, plus one thing that I visualize being grateful for that I want, acting as if I already have it. This is not strictly a selfish monetary thing. I'm writing about all the things that touch my life, my wife and kids, friends and family, as well as many other things I discover as I explore keeping this type of journal. I'm excited to see where this takes me.
- Steve
Steve Chesler
Chesler Photography
Meeting Minutes:
Minutes of the November 2009 Meeting:
November 18, 2009
Attendance: Lois Miller, Neil Sjoblom, Vince & Lyn Aiosa, Steve Schwarz, Monroe Payne, Mark Griffin, Steve Chesler, Amanda lee, Honey De Lapa, Paul Freeman, Kevin Carlson, and Ameka Cooper, Bruce Hahn.
Speaker: Samara Hutcheson and Lisa Haney
Call to order at 2:15 by Vince Aiosa, Chairman
Secretary's Report: It was duly noted that the Finger Lakes Section of PPSNYS has resolved to support the PPofA Principles of Affiliation. Motion to accept by Monroe, second by Lois. So recorded.
Treasurer's Report: Treasurer's Report accepted as read on a motion by Lyn second by Lois.
Nominations: Were read by Honey: Chairman - Vince, First Vice - Monroe , 2nd Vice - Steve Schwarz, Secretary - Neil,
Treasurer - Ameka. Accepted.
Old Business: Honey reminded members to watch their e-mail for convention early registration incentive.
Convention: PPSNYS 2010 Conference - WOW!!! It Will begin Friday March 26 - Monday the 29th. Trade show will run Sunday - Monday untill noon. Honey mentioned that State will extend a $25.00 discount to those who sign up for convention during Thanksgiving week: November 25, through Dec 2nd. Theme party was discussed for more details contact Monroe.
Programs:
- December 27th - Holiday party starts @ 3:00 PM - 4:30 dinner back room of Abagail's.
- January - official Presidential visit.
- February - Print critique
Workshop: July 19 - 24. Please check website for the latest information: http://www.ppsnysworkshop.com/
Motion to Adjourn at 2:40
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:
- To succeed in life, you need three things: a wishbone, a backbone and a funnybone.
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
