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On the 10th anniversary of 9/11, professional photographer members of the Professional Photographers' Society of New York State Inc. (PPSNYS) will work together to capture New York's resilience and unity. Called "Project 9/11," the PPSNYS initiative will involve members of the association taking photos throughout New York State on Sunday, September 11, 2011.

During this 24-hour period, the association will capture the spirit of New York's resilience and unity through the eyes and lenses of its over 400 professional photographers. Participants will be photographing people and events from Montauk to Buffalo, Jamestown to Plattsburgh.

The ultimate goal of Project 9/11 is to produce a piece of living history, demonstrating the power of visual media to capture and document the emotions, people and events in this brief moment in time. And PPSNYS is harnessing the talents, minds and hearts of some of the finest people in the photographic profession to make it possible.

Participants will submit their photos to the Project 9/11 Committee, who will evaluate them. The photographer with the winning photo will be honored at the 2012 Photo North East Convention and Trade Show, taking place March 24 - 27 in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.

For more information about Project 9/11, please contact PPSNYS Headquarters at 518-434-9500 or headquarters@ppsnys.com.

About PPSNYS: The Professional Photographers' Society of New York State Inc. was formed solely to instruct its members and the public in photography and to create, foster, promote and encourage the exchange of knowledge among its members and the public. PPSNYS is a society dedicated to the advancement of photography both as a science and an art. Members are encouraged to develop the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, business practices and customer relations.

This year's Affiliate Leaders meeting will be held June 7 - 8, 2010 in Atlanta, GA at PPA Headquarters.

What's an PPA Affiliate Leaders Meeting?

This is an opportunity for those who manage affiliate organizations to meet and share best practices, discuss issues, and discover new ways to lead your association. PPA is committed to providing our affiliates and its leaders with knowledge and assistance to keep your affiliate strong and vibrant in today's industry. Any affiliate who is looking for ways to increase the value of membership, how to collaborate with vendors, and how to create a strong board/volunteer relationship should have a leader attend.

What will happen at the PPA Affiliate Leaders Meeting?

This is your meeting! While PPA staff will be on hand to answer questions and give some training, some of the best moments from last year's meeting came from the peer-to-peer interactions. Who better to get answers to your questions from than those who may have already experienced what you're going through? The agenda will be sent to all attendees as we get closer to the meeting date.

Loretta Byrd, Executive Director of Professional Photographers of North Carolina, is your Chairperson for this important meeting, but PPA staff handles the logistics. We'd like to find out if you'll be attending, so we ask that you RSVP by filling out this quick form:

http://www.formstack.com/forms/?944641-37BWBQxQlp

(We ask that you do this as soon as possible, as we need to make conference room arrangements and reservations!)

Dear PPA Member,

I'm in the middle of traveling with Jeff and Allison Rodgers on the PPA Tour 2010. It's great to see PPA members at these events who are eager to learn about becoming more successful in their own businesses by learning from their peers. You know how I feel about learning, right? Grab the good opportunities anywhere you can!

PPA Affiliate Schools are also good opportunities for photographers to hone their skills (and you get merits for attending, too!), so this week's Vital Signs focuses on what PPA Affiliate Schools are and what they can offer you.

This week's PPA Tour took us to Chicago and Minneapolis, where we had a blast with hundreds of photographers. We're headed to Irvine and Dallas soon (April 12th and 14th), and we'd love to have you join us. Be ready for laughs and learning--Tony Corbell, Cr.Photog., API, is joining Jeff and Allison for these cities, so register today!

Cheers!
Christel Aprigliano
Director of Member Value & Experience

Sadly, David Harris, M.Photog.Cr., passed away on Thursday, March 11. A long-time member of Professional Photographers of America (PPA) and the PPA Council, David owned Harris Studio in Sacramento, Calif., with his wife Sandra. They started their business in 1963, and their love for photography and the people in and of photography only grew.

David was a very strong supporter of PPA and his affiliate associations--he truly believed in the power of connections. In addition, he was a proud recipient of his Master of Photography and Photographic Craftsman degrees from PPA.

Our thoughts are with Sandra, his family and the numerous friends he made throughout his life.

If you would like to share some memories or thoughts about Dave, please add them to the comments field of this post.


In Memory of Ted Sirlin

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Sirlin_Ted.jpgOur thoughts and condolences go out to the family and friends of Ted Sirlin, who passed away on July 31, 2009.

The Professional Photographers of Sacramento Valley (PPSV) released an announcement about his passing, calling it "Death of a Pioneer." How true that statement is.

Ted, M.Photog.Cr.Hon.M.Photog., started his business in 1946 and became a leader in the industry and in photographic associations. He was a past president for both Professional Photographers of America (PPA) and PPSV. His award-winning accomplishments can be seen in his degrees (Master of Photography, Photographic Craftsman, and Honorary Master of Photography)...but mostly in the images and memories he leaves behind.

Following is the obituary published in the The Sacramento Bee:

Sirlin, Theodore "Ted"

Born February 28, 1923 in New York City, New York and passed away in Carmichael, California on July 31, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 49 years Theda Sirlin; children Janet Sirlin Roberts, Sue Sirlin and David Sirlin; granddaughter Michelle Roberts; sisters Doris and Shirley; and his pet dog Coco.
 
He was preceded in death by his parents Soloman and Anna Sirlin; brothers Ben and Joe and sister Lil.
 
He attended the Signal Corp Photographic School and the Pennsylvania Military College where he received a 2 year Engineering degree. He served in WWII in the Philippines as a photographer.
 
He went on to open Sirlin Studios in Sacramento in 1946 at the age of 23, with a goal to capture and reflect the beauty, strength and sensitivity of the subjects he photographed. Ted continued to run the studio from his bed when he became bed-bound. The studio remains open to this day.
 
Friends are welcome for a memorial service at East Lawn Mortuary, 5757 Greenback Lane, Sacramento on Thursday, August 6, 2009 at 2:00 PM.
 
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the SSPCA or to the Sutter Roseville Hospice.


These CPP Award Winners were recognized for the highest scoring Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) print, album, or electronic submission in their state print competition.

Gallery

cpp_JohnHill_ct.jpg John Hill, M.Photog., CPP Presented by Marie Curtis at PP of Connecticut in February.
cpp_StevenYahr_nj.jpg Steven Yahr, CPP
Presented by Ivan Domazet, PPA of New Jersey in April.
cpp_speaker_paul_ca.jpgPaul Speaker, Cr.Photog., CPP
Presented by Tim Meyer & Michael Gan at PP of California in March.
cpp_BogdanFundalinski_ny.jpgBogdan Fundalinski, M.Photog.Cr.,CPP
Presented by PPS of New York in March.
cpp_EllaCarlson_nh.jpgElla Carlson, CPP
Presented by Don Chick,
PP of New Hampshire in April.
John Hill, M.Photog., CPP
PP of Connecticut
Kelly Highby, CPP
PP of Nebraska
Catherine Carter, M.Photog., CPP
PP of North Carolina
Jennifer Hudson, M.Photog.Cr., CPP
PPA of Massachusetts
Ryan T. Brown, M.Photog.Cr., CPP
PPA of Missouri
Jeff Bowman, M.Photog.Cr., CPP
Virginia PPA
Wilbur Jeffcoat, CPP
South Carolina PPA
Steven Yahr, CPP
PPA of New Jersey
Paul Speaker, Cr.Photog., CPP
PP of California
David Deutsch, M.Photog.Cr., CPP
PP of Michigan
Bogdan Fundalinski, M.Photog.Cr.,CPP
PPS of New York
Gary Fail, M.Photog.Cr.,CPP
Kansas PPA.
Beth Forester, M.Photog.Cr., CPP
PP West Virginia
Ella Carlson, CPP
PP of New Hampshire

Has your affiliate awarded this CPP Award to one of your members? Let us know so we can share and celebrate this with all of our affiliates! Send the member's name, your affiliate name, when the award was given, and even a .jpg image of the award winner to affiliates@ppa.com.
Congratulations 2009 Affiliate Newsletter Editors and Webmasters!

PPA recently held the 2009 Affiliate Communications Competition. Designed to improve affiliate associations' publications and websites and recognize those involved in producing these communication tools, the competition awards every eligible entrant one PPA merit per entry. Those who place or earn an honorable mention receive an additional merit for each winning entry...and bragging rights! The winners can certainly brag, thanks to the breadth of resources they make available to members.

Qualified judges came in from the communications field, scoring the publications and Web sites in the following three areas:
  • editorial content
  • overall appearance
  • service to members

Category I
Printed publication of more than 12 pages, 4-color, published at least 3 times per year.

  • 1st Place: Peggy & Steven Roosa, Professional Photographers of California, Pro Photo West    
  • 2nd Place: Bill Hedrick, M.Photog.Cr., Texas Professional Photographers Association, Texas Professional Photographer
  • 3rd Place: Kalen Henderson, M.Photog.MEI.Cr., CPP, API, American Society of Photographers, ASP Magazine
  • Hon. Mention: Donald E. Hayden, Cr.Photog., Southwest Professional Photographers Association, Southwest Image

Category II

Printed publication of more than 12 pages, 1- or 2-color, published at least 3 times per year.

  • 1st Place: Scott Green, Cr.Photog., CPP, Detroit Professional Photographers Association, Detroit Newsletter 
  • 2nd Place: Kitty L. Pugh, Cr.Photog., CPP, Virginia Professional Photographers Association, Inc., Virginia Professional Photographer
  • 3rd Place: Ladd Scavnicky, M.Photog.Cr., CPP, Professional Photographers of Ohio, The Contact Sheet
  • Hon. Mention: Scott Green, Cr.Photog., CPP, Professional Photographers of Michigan, PPM

Category III

Printed publication of 12 or fewer pages, 4-color, published at least 3 times per year.

  • 1st Place: Jennifer Brum, CPP, Professional Photographers Society of North Florida, Prolog
No other winners


Category IV

Printed publication or 12 or fewer pages, 1- or 2-color, published at least 3 times a year.

  • 1st Place: Fuller Royal, M.Photog.Cr., Professional Photographers of North Carolina, Focus on Carolina
  • 2nd Place: Sandra Harris, Cr.Photog., Professional Photographers of Sacramento Valley, Latent Image
  • 3rd Place: Donald E. Hayden, Cr.Photog., Indian Nations Professional Photographers Association, INPPA Exposure
No Honorable Mention


Category V

Publication posted online or attached to an e-mail, at least 3 times a year.

  • 1st Place (TIE): Sarah Pfeiffer, Professional Photographers of Nebraska, News & Views
  • 1st Place (TIE): DeBorAh Wiltsey, Cr.Photog., Wisconsin Professional Photographers Association, Inc., The Wisconsin Photographer
  • 2nd Place: Jacqueline Cooper, South Central Photographers Association, Through the Lens
  • 3rd Place: Joseph A. Weber, M.Photog.Cr., PPA of Northern Illinois, Inc., Northern HiLites
  • Hon. Mention: Deborah Morrison, Suffolk Photographers Guild of New York, SPGNY Newsletter

Category VI

E-newsletter distributed via e-mail, at least 3 times a year.

  • 1st Place: Wendy Newman, CPP, Arizona Professional Photographers Association, AzPPA Monthly Bulletin   
  • 2nd Place: Sandra Harris, Cr.Photog., Professional Photographers of Sacramento Valley, E-newsletter   
  • 3rd Place: Gerry Solan, Cr.Photog., CPP, Triangle Photographers Association, Triangle Photographers Association E-news
No Honorable Mention


Category VII

Web site designed exclusively for a PPA affiliate group or school.

  • 1st Place: Wayne Winders, Associated Professional Photographers of Illinois, www.appillinois.com
  • 2nd Place: Gregory Scott Doramus, Professional Photographers of Southwest Florida, www.ppswf.com
  • 3rd Place: Heidi Theriault, Connecticut Professional Photographers Association, www.ctppa.com
  • Hon. Mention (TIE): Bob Coates, M.Photog.Cr., CPP, Arizona Professional Photographers Association, http://arizonappa.com/index3.html
  • Hon. Mention (TIE): Scott Green, Cr.Photog., CPP, Professional Photographers of Michigan, www.ppm.org
  • Hon. Mention (TIE): Dave Johnson, M.Photog.Cr., CPP, Twin Cities Professional Photographers Association, www.tcppa.org
  • Hon. Mention (TIE): Michael Thresher, Professional Photographers of Washington, www.ppw.org
 
Affiliate Managers Meeting
PPA Headquarters, Atlanta, GA
Sunday, June 7: 1pm - 5:30pm and Monday, June 8: 9am - 3pm

Improve your association management--Don't miss these discussions presented by PPA Staff! Learn to solve specific problems unique to your situation:

  • motivating your board
  • recruiting volunteers
  • budgeting & financing
  • negotiating with hotels
  • sponsorship and more...
Please confirm your attendance. RSVP to: affiliates@ppa.com.

Hotel Accomodations

Hyatt Place Atlanta Downtown
330 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
404-577-1980
atlantadowntown.place.hyatt.com

  • Room Rate: $135 per night
  • For reservations, call 888-492-8847 (use corporate rate code PPHO)
  • Reservation deadline: April 15

Ireland Photo Tour 2009

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IrelandJoin Texas School of Professional Photography and Professional Photographers of America, July 19-27, 2009, for a photo tour of Ireland. Travel by luxury motorcoach with the camaraderie of other professional photographers. This tour has been especially designed for the most scenic and picturesque places. Includes limited edition travel shirt, evening photography seminars, special program with Ireland photographers, and over $1000 dollars in door prizes.

Don't miss out on this once in a lifetime experience. Register online at https://www.tppa.org/forms/register_ireland.php.

IrelandLAND FARES
(Based on fare-paying passengers per coach)

  • Per Person............................................... $1585.00
  • Single Room Supplement......................... $347.00
  • A deposit of $250 per person is required. The balance is due Friday, May 8, 2009.
  • When the trip is sold out, you will be put on a wait list and not charged your deposit until you are confirmed on the trip.

TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN
Premium per person.................................. $149.00
CIE Tours International offers this travel policy with Trip Mate (see attached information sheet).
Protection Plan can only be purchased at the time of deposit.

IrelandLand Fare Inlcudes

  • Transport by luxury motorcoach with a driver/guide (one man) for 8 days
  • Hotel accommodations based on twin bedded rooms with private bath as listed opposite for 7 nights.
  • Full breakfasts (7).
  • Table d'hôte dinners (6).
  • Welcome drink in your Dublin hotel.
  • Dinner and evening entertainment at the Abbey Tavern.
  • Guided tour of Dublin.
  • Passage on the Tarbert Ferry.
  • Boat trip and bus tour to the Aran Islands.
  • Catamaran cruise on Killary Harbour.
  • Visits and admission fees to: Ireland
    • St. Patrick's Cathedral
    • Trinity College (Book of Kells)
    • Blarney Castle & Woollen Mills
    • Skellig Experience
    • Cliffs of Moher
    • Dun Aengus
    • Clonmacnoise
  • Hotel porterage, service charges and government taxes.
  • Flight bags, ticket wallets, baggage tags and identifying strap.
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