Monthly Programs

Greetings Friends,

Well I was going to write about how happy I am that spring is near but it’s plunging below zero as I write this and I think I’ll save that for next month.

I actually had an experience yesterday that gave me a much better subject. In addition to my presidential duties for PPANI I am also the executive secretary for my chamber and yesterday we had a “board training” for the new and long standing board members. Our new chairperson (that’s what they call the president in my chamber) started the meeting with the chart below to describe the purpose of the board.

For such a simple thing I thought this was pretty profound. The most important thing in the organization, the biggest thing was the members. And taking the role of support is the board of directors. They don’t even appear as big or as high on the chart! It was a terrific lesson for me.

You, the wonderful, talented, sharing people of this organization are the most important thing. Our job as the board is to work for you. There is a certain responsibility on the part of the members too. They need to voice their ideas and opinions so that the board can make the best decisions for the group. They need to help us to look after the health of the group if they want to continue to enjoy the best we have to offer.

Take ownership of this group for the strength of us all!

Print Challenge for 2009 - "Loose Ends "

1. The Challenge will have a new theme every year. The theme is also the title for all entries. A large part of the judge’s score should include how well the entry fits the theme.
2. The entry must be based on and include an original photograph created by the maker. The size is not limited except by rule 3, and using more than the usual two dimensions is encouraged.
3. The entry must be self-contained and able to be brought before the judges by the print committee. Nothing external to the entry (except the judging lights) should be required for viewing and judging.
4. The entry must be repeatable, meaning that the entry should be able to be brought back before the judges later for judging of Best Challenge and be exactly as it was initially.
5. The entry may contain other photographic images and non-photographic images, may contain moving parts, sound effects, or be battery operated. The Print Chairman (along with any consultants of his choice) will decide any question of eligibility.

Supporting Professional Photographers for more than 50 years as a PPA Affiliate

Professional Photographers Association of Northern Illinois, Inc.