PPGCS Newsletter: September, 2004

Volume 15, Issue 9

Table of Contents:

Click here to see a Photo Mantage
(Thanks to Linda Kittiel for supplying these great images from the Pikes Peak Center opening and the PPGCS July picnic)

A Message From the President
This Month's Meeting:
ANNUAL PRINT COMPETITION ----> BRING YOUR PRINTS!
Upcoming Events
2004 PPC Fall Convention Schedule
Member Profiles Wanted:
Congratulations Guild members:
A Loan Collection print, a new Master, and local exhibits for four Guild members
Renew your Membership
(Pricing and who to contact)
Membership and Advertising
Classified Advertising
The 2004 PPGCS Board of Directors

A Collection of images

Thanks to Linda Kittiel for supplying these images from the Pikes Peak Center exhibit opening and PPGCS July 2004 Summer Picnic

The Pikes Peak Center Exhibit

PPGCS July 2004 Summer Picnic

A message from the President

September’s meeting is PPGCS's Print Competition. We do it for two reasons, first, it’s your stepping stone to PPC print competition, which in turn will eventually ready you for the PPA international competition. If you want to improve your skills as a photographer, this will help you. The side benefit to all this is any awards you earn can proudly be displayed at your studio or stated on your web site. The second benefit and most important part of competition, is it improves your skills as a photographer which then allows you to receive a higher price for your work.

When the board plans the meeting schedule for 2005, we will most likely be moving next years print competition to an earlier date. This is due to the date changes with RMPPA (Regional affiliation) for 2005. More to come on that as we get the exact dates. This would mean the state competition for PPC would also need to change their convention and print competition dates. So the bottom line here is PPGCS is affected by all the stair step changes set to occur in the coming year.

In this newsletter, you will find the schedule for PPC Convention that will be held in Colorado Springs in October. This is a great opportunity for you to see great speakers and only have a short drive to the hotel. PPC board works hard to bring you quality programs at a reasonable price. You need to take advantage of these work shops held here in the Springs. For more additional information, you can go to www.PPColorado.com

One last item I'd like to bring up to our members and that is being part of the team. We have a lot of great talent sitting inside our organization and we need to draw from it. So the best way I know to do this is to have our members be part of the board for PPGCS. If you want this origination to grow and draw speakers from out of state, then you need to be part of this team of dedicated board members.

PPG's President,
Thomas J. Henn, PPA Certified, M.Photog

This Month's Meeting

Third Thursday of each month

Thursday, Sept 16 , 2004
Social at 6:30 PM
Meeting Begins at 7:00 PM

ANNUAL PRINT COMPETITION
BRING YOUR PRINTS

Min 8x10, max 16x20
All must be mounted on 16x 20
mount board

Upcoming Events

Business of Art Center Sept 10
(5pm to 8pm)
Opening Reception

Guild Meeting September 16th
Annual guild print competition.

October 24-25 PPC Fall Seminar
Doubletree Hotel - World Arena
Colorado Springs, CO (303) 933-9461
PPColorado@aol.com

November 1 PPA Super Monday
(800) 786-6277
www.PPA.com

PPC Convention Schedule

PPC Convention Schedule
FALL SEMINAR HEADLINES THE REGIONS BEST PROS

Keep an eye on your mailbox and PPC's website for details on our Fall Seminar and Print Competition. Register by September 1 and SAVE $30. See the flyer mailed to all members on August 16th for complete details.

Registration >>>Sunday, October 24, 2004

Mark Adamson
Seniors At The Edge Of The Earth!

David Davis
Portrait Photography The Natural Way: Using Light as it Happens! - Hands On!

Photo Flea Market/Auction
Bring Your Old Goodies - Take Home Some CASH! (Reserve YOUR Table NOW - Only $25)

Print Competition
(All Print Cases due by 10:00 AM - See Rule Changes For 2004
Dinner Program Changes to PPC Mentor Program and Fellowship Program Will Be Announced.
Presidents Reception

Monday, October 25, 2004
Registration
PPC Business Meeting
Your Voice In Your Association.

Ron Rubin
Digital Evolution, Digital Distribution.

Awards Luncheon
11:30 AM (Included with Your Registration.)

Deanna Urs
The Art of Seeing and Selling, Getting Your Client To Invest!

Chris Waldron
The 25 Rules for Better Portraits.
( This program is available for PPC Members and their FIRST TIME guests!)

Members and Guests: Two Full Days of Seminars Only $129. (Must Register by September 1, 2004). Registration After September 1, 2004 is Only $159. - Advance Registration is Required.

Members with Print Competition Participation add $60 to Appropriate Fees (CALL FOR ENTRY PACKET).

Sunday Dinner Program is an Additional Fee ($20 at the Door). Call PPC (303) 933-9461 to become a member or for additional details.

Member Profile

Send profile and images to
Allisonearnest@yahoo.com

Three things in life that, once gone, never come back
Time, Words & Opportunity

Three things in life that should never be lost
Peace, Hope & Honesty.

Three things in life that are most valuable
Love, Self-confidence & Friends

Three things in life that are never certain
Dreams, Success & Fortune

Three things that make a person
Hard work, Sincerity & Commitment

Three things in life that can destroy a person
Wine, Pride & Anger

Congratulations

Kent Stuck for his first PPA Loan Collection Print titled
“Seasoned Slippers”

Linda Kittiel had three photographs exhibited in the Colorado State Fair. “Yesterday’s Window”, “Wash Day” and “ Between Shadow & Soul.”

Allison Earnest had her “Welcome Home” photograph accepted in the Rocky Mountain Regional Juried Show at the Business of Art Center.

Tammy Henn received her Master of Photography certificate from PPA.

Renew your Membership

Individual $100
Corporate Rates $150
Sustaining Member Rates $150

Contact a PPGCS Board member for details

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 $100 per year and include the monthly meetings, participation in the print competitions, free advertising, and newsletter. For membership inquires, contact Herb Wetzel at 481-2700.

Guests: Guests may attend one meeting without charge. Thereafter, there is a $20 per meeting charge. Special meetings may cost more. Non Members may submit advertising for $5 per month.

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 $30 per month or $240 per month. Those wishing to advertise should contact the editor, Herb Wetzel.

Classified Advertising

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

Digital Imaging

Need Hi Res 35mm scans done, digital art work, or digital work done for restoration work or Print Competition?

Contact Tom Henn
481-8529

Color Copier For Sale

Accent Photo Imaging

For sale: Minolta Color Copier
Specs: Minolta 9oo1
Digital Input capable.
Fully maintained.
Transferable service contract.
2 years old.
Very low use.
Duplex (two sided).
Comes with Fiery Rip Station.

Purchased for $40,000.00
Now $7,000.00

Call Mark @ 719-593-0068

Scans

Highest resolution, best quality scans from 35mm and medium format film (neg or pos, color or B/W) on the Nikon Cool Scan 8000. Up to 50 Meg, color corrected, dust spotted. $12 per scan. (Over 50 Meg $15) Discounts for 6 or more scans.

Scans from 4X5 and 8X10 film and prints also available.

You won't find a better scan for a better price in town.

Contact Allison 573-7880

Instruction

Photoshop and Dreamweaver instruction,
Web site design

Contact Eric
660-1545

Advertise here

Members free ad space

Non-members $25.00

Please contact Allison if you sale an item or if you need to place an ad.

The 2004 PPGCS Board of Directors:

President	Thomas Henn, PPA Certified, M.Photog	481-8529
Vice President	Colleen Swanson	475-8344
Secretary	Position Available
Treasurer	Position Available
Executive Director	Chris Waldron, Cr. Photographer, CPP	593-7721
Member at large	Mark Kirkland	593-0068
Print Committee	Kent Stuck Terry and Pat Moore Allison Earnest	597-5097 264-9293 573-7880
Room Committee	Mark Alamo	447-9007
Hospitality	Wendy Schicktanz Mary Lynn Ashley Sandra Orsillo	590-8826 329-0396 351-3029
Greeters	Colleen Swanson Allison Earnest	475-8344 573-7880
Communications	Valeria Malcom	265-8402
Newsletter Editor	Allison Earnest	573-7880
Webmaster	Eric Murphy	660-1545