PPGCS Newsletter: July, 2006

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Upcoming Events

June 15 Guild Meeting
Steve Haggert Talks on Marketing

June 25-26
PPC Summer Seminar
Copper Mountain Resort, CO.

July 20 Guild Meeting
Computer Techniques/Photoshop
Kent Shirley

July 30 Guild Annual Picnic
Wilson Hitching’s home
click here for directions

Aug 17 Guild Meeting
Sound Business Practices
SCORE

Sept 21 Guild Meeting
Annual Print Competition

Oct 28-30
PPC Competition Expo & Print Competition.
Location TBA

Nov 6
Super Monday
visit www.ppa.com for schedule of instruction in our area.

Nov 16 Guild Meeting
Tom Hissong, Cr. Photog
Pricing Your Work

Dec 21 Guild Meeting
Studio Tours and Social Gathering

Related Websites

www.ppcolorado.com
(state events)

www.ppa.com
(national events)

www.coloradoworkshops.com
(PPA affiliated Imaging Workshops of Colorado)

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July 30 Guild Annual Picnic
Directions and Details

Hi all~ The annual picnic will start noonish to 5pm. BYOB (alcohol if desired) and a side dish to share... Dogs, Burgers and soda provided.... Children and family members welcome, but the pets must stay at home. There is no room for yard games so we'll make our own fun. Come enjoy!

Here are the directions and parking instructions to my house for the picnic. You may combine whatever portion of the directions you like if that makes it simpler.

PARKING INSTRUCTIONS

University Park, where my house is, has strict rules about fire lanes and parking. One side of the street is no parking due to the fire lane, so look for signs indicating which side you can park on. You could get ticketed if you park on the wrong side of the street. My house is on a private drive at the end of the cul-de-sac, but you cannot park in the drive or at my house since I have neighbors that share the private drive and need to get in and out of their homes. Do not block any driveway and leave plenty of turning room for people to get in and out of their homes. Only those with mobility issues can park at my house, and we only have room for two cars so please park on Stonehill Road and walk up to the house. Car pooling may be a good idea for some of you to reduce the number of cars on the street and reduce the distance you will have to walk if everyone drives a separate car. Thanks!

MISC

I have only a small front yard, no back yard and only a deck for everyone so please NO PETS. The picnic will either be spent on the rear deck or indoors, sorry. Bringing a folding chair for you would be a good idea as I don't have enough chairs for everyone in the guild.

DIRECTIONS

From south of Colorado Springs:

Take I-25 north, and once in Colorado Springs, exit from the right of the highway at the Garden of the Gods exit. Go right at the off-ramp and you'll be on Garden of the Gods Road. This road will turn into Austin Bluffs Parkway once you cross Nevada Blvd.

Stay on Austin Bluffs Parkway up the hill and pass UCCS campus on your left. At the bottom of the hill is Union Blvd., turn left (towards Academy Blvd.). Stay in the left lane on Union Blvd. and at the second break in the median, turn left on to Collegiate. Follow Collegiate up the hill until it dead-ends on Rockhurst Blvd. Turn left on to Rockhurst Blvd. and follow Rockhurst up the hill to the last right-hand turn which is Stonehill Road. Follow Stonehill Road all the way to the bottom of the hill to the cul-de-sac and hop the curb up the asphalt road to the only house on the right. The office is located in a brown stucco house with a red tile roof.

From north of Colorado Springs:

Take I-25 south, and once in Colorado Springs, exit from the left of the highway at the Nevada Blvd. exit. Nevada Blvd. is the exit just after the Woodmen exit, so when you see the Woodmen exit get in the left lane of I-25 and take Nevada. You'll pass under the north-bound interstate and be heading towards Nevada Blvd and Austin Bluffs Parkway. The first traffic light on Nevada Blvd. is Austin Bluffs Parkway, turn left.

Stay on Austin Bluffs Parkway up the hill and pass UCCS campus on your left. At the bottom of the hill is Union Blvd., turn left (towards Academy Blvd.). Stay in the left lane on Union Blvd. and at the second break in the median, turn left on to Collegiate. Follow Collegiate up the hill until it dead-ends on Rockhurst Blvd. Turn left on to Rockhurst Blvd. and follow Rockhurst up the hill to the last right-hand turn which is Stonehill Road. Follow Stonehill Road all the way to the bottom of the hill to the cul-de-sac and hop the curb up the asphalt road to the only house on the right. The office is located in a brown stucco house with a red tile roof.

From south of Colorado Springs on Academy:

Take Academy Blvd. north to Union Blvd. One stoplight north of Union is Montebello; turn left at the traffic light on to Montebello. There will be a Target on your left and a YMCA on your right as you are traveling on Montebello. Turn left at the traffic circle on to Rockhurst Blvd. and follow Rockhurst up the hill to the last right-hand turn which is Stonehill Road. Follow Stonehill Road all the way to the bottom of the hill to the cul-de-sac and hop the curb up the asphalt road to the last house on the right. The office is located in a brown stucco house with a red tile roof.

From north of Colorado Springs on Academy:

Take Academy Blvd. south to Montebello. Turn right at the traffic light on to Montebello. There will be a Target on your left and a YMCA on your right as you are traveling on Montebello. Turn left at the traffic circle on to Rockhurst Blvd. and follow Rockhurst up the hill to the last right-hand turn which is Stonehill Road. Follow Stonehill Road all the way to the bottom of the hill to the cul-de-sac and hop the curb up the asphalt road to the last house on the right. The office is located in a brown stucco house with a red tile roof.

The address is:

Best Visuals
5075 Stonehill Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80918-7915
719-260-7157

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Renew your Membership

Individual $200
Corporate Rates $300
Sustaining Member Rates $300
Student $75

Contact a PPGCS Board member for details

  Part of your membership includes this monthly newsletter. Anyone may submit articles to be published. If you are interested, please give your article to Allison at the monthly Guild meeting or email it to allisonearnest@yahoo.com. Articles must be received by the end of the prior month for which you’d like your article to appear (i.e. End of Nov. to appear in Dec. newsletter)

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Membership and Advertising

  This is the official publication of the Professional Photographers’ Guild of Colorado Springs, Colorado (PPGCS). It is published monthly for members and others for information on industry matters, personal achievements, and news of this and other associations. Acceptance of advertising, or the publishing of press releases does not imply endorsement of any product or service by the association, publisher, or editor. Permission is granted to similar publications of the photographic industry to reprint contents of this publication, provided that the author and Professional Photographers’ Guild of Colorado Springs Newsletter is credited as source.

  Guild Membership: Membership dues are $200 per year and include the monthly meetings, participation in the print competitions, free advertising, use of PPGCS professional logo for self promotion and newsletter. For membership inquires, contact Allison Earnest (719) 573-7880

  Advertising Rates: A full page ad costs $50 per month or $480 per year, paid in advance. A half-page ad is $40 per month or $360 per year and a quarter page ad is $25 per month or $240 per year. Those wishing to advertise should contact the editor, Allison Earnest.

Added Member Benefits

  Just a word to let everyone know about an added benefit of PPGCS membership. American Income Life Insurance Company will provide to our members in good standing a life insurance policy (accidental death & dismemberment) in the amount of $2000 at no charge. If you choose to take advantage of this benefit you will need to provide some information for the policy.

  If you have any questions about these benefits please contact Emily Jennings at American Income Life. (719) 579-5170.

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Classified Advertising

Advertising is FREE for members!
Please submit classifieds to Allison by the 3rd Thursday of the month.

Music to License for Slideshows Are you looking for beautiful music to license for use in the slideshows you create for your clients?   I am a songwriter as well as a photographer, and I have original recorded music available for licensing on reasonable terms that are designed to meet your individual needs. I have 10 instrumental tracks that would work in almost any kind of slideshow, and 10 vocal tracks for wedding slideshows. Our fellow PPGCS member Wilson Hitchings has licensed my music -- see how it works in one of his online wedding albums by going to: www.bestvisualsweddings.com/NorwoodHTML/ For more info, see the licensing page on my music website, www.truly-yours.com/licensing.html or call me, Elaine McDonald, at 237-4064.
**NEW** Studio Time For Rent Beautiful studio in Palmer Lake for rent by the hour. (Professional Photographers Guild of Colorado Springs members only.) cost: $75/hr contact: Mark Kirkland Phone: 719-337-0622	***Photoshop Insrtuction/Printing Techniques*** Thomas J. Henn, PPA Certified, M.Photog. CR Want to learn Photoshop or learn how to create Award-wining prints? Learn from the best. Award Winning Certified Master Photographer. Individual or group classes available for Photoshop Instructional classes on Photography. Call for details 719-481-8529 www.thphotographic.com
CAMERA GEAR FOR SALE Tamron SP AF Aspherical DI 17 to 35 mm wide angle 2.8 (for Nikon) Brand New used only once asking $350.00 Call Tom Sluder 520-0706 tsluder0706@msn.com	Graphic Design and Printing services You only get one chance to make a first impression.... make it a GREAT one. Business Cards, Brochures, Mailers, Ad Layout etc. etc. Very reasonable prices. Call Today! Mark Kirkland Photography and Graphic Design 719-337-0622 mark@kirklandphotography.com
Scans Highest res scans from 35mm, all medium format negative and positive $12.00 call allison 573-7880 Learn basic studio lighting Individual and small group instruction. Call Allison 573-7880 for more information.	Instruction Private and semi-private Photoshop classes. Learn the short cuts the pros use to create beautiful images.   Mark Kirkland Photography and Graphic Design 719-337-0622 mark@kirklandphotography.com
Advertise here Contact Allison 719-573-7880

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PPGCS OFFICERS & CHAIRMEN - 2006

Officers and Directors:

President:	Pat Moore, Cr.Photog., PPA Certified	719-264-9293
Vice President:	Mark Kirkland	719-337-0622
Secretary:	Linda Kittiel	719-650-5846
Treasurer:	Mike Tanous	719-599-0299
Executive Director:	Lynn Boutte	719-633-5116
Assistant Treasurer:	Elaine McDonald	719-237-4064
Member-at-Large:	Taralyn Quigley	719-231-0559
Budget:	Mike Tanous	719-599-0299
Communications:	Dave Respecki	719-594-4784

Committee Chairpersons:

Fellowship:	Thomas Henn, M.Photog., CR., PPA Certified	719-481-8529
Hospitality:	Wilson Hitchings. PPA Certified	719-260-7157
Membership	Pat Moore, Cr.Photog., PPA Certified	719-264-9293
Newsletter:	Allison Earnest - Newsletter	719-573-7880
Print:	Heather Sams, PPA Certified	719-264-9283
Program Committee	Mark Kirkland	719-337-0622

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