After almost a full year of hard work on the part of the CPPA Board of Directors and the Convention Committees, the 61st Annual Convention is just a memory. We had great talent, including a few of CPPA’s newest members, Richard Esposito and Jerome and Jennifer Braga who filled in at the last minute because JB and DeEtte Sallee were unable to get here from Texas (they were supposed to change planes in Baltimore, but that airport was closed because of a snowstorm). Mike Spiegel, with assistance from a team of volunteers headed up by Tony Esposito, brought in vendors for our Trade Show. The Tailgate Party was a success – once the television arrived. Some internet problems caused Mike some consternation. It was wonderful to see two new members, Michael Shannon and Richard Esposito, receive major photographic awards in their first CPPA print competition. It was also great to see Lynn Damon entering print competition again – and winning. Nancy Holowitz’ shout-out as Lynn was walking to the podium to accept her Kodak Gallery and Judge’s Choice Awards, “She’s back!” says it all. I was pleased to see some very special people receive some very special awards, Jack and Nancy Holowitz receiving the National Award (which is not given out every year in Connecticut) and Bob Petrasy being the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award.
The 2010 convention is over; time to begin planning for 2011. As this is being written, the Board of Directors is negotiating with two hotels and already speaking about talent for 2010-2011. The goal is to have the four quarterly meetings and the two all-day seminars as well as the convention signed, sealed and sponsorships delivered by June 30. If anyone has a suggestion as to who they would like to see present a program to our association, NOW is the time to send your thoughts to President-elect Susan Drew, presidentelect@ctppa.com.
It has been said that CPPA is a clique. YES, it is, with more than 200 people in this clique. Susan is eager to hear from all of our members to see who they want to come to Connecticut. The new Area Directors bring a new vitality and enthusiasm to this Association with great ideas. There is still a place for old-timers like me, but those of us who have been around for more than 25 years (okay, more than 35 years) must stop and listen to the ideas of our newly elected Directors, Jerome Braga, Leo Hebert, Rhanda Gaudio and Daniella Daskam. Times have changed and CPPA cannot continue to operate as it has in the past. It is time to pass the baton to the young folks (with guidance from the wizened elders) and let them lead the way. I have every confidence that CPPA will be around another 61 years after observing the actions of these four new (and young) additions to the Board of Directors. They are what the doctor ordered; they are an infusion of fresh blood at a time when we were beginning to bleed out.
This year CPPA Reached for the Stars and grabbed them. Look out 2011 – next year we’re gonna gobble up the universe! Be a part of the NEW CPPA; join us at the quarterly and all-day programs, the print competitions, the social networking nights, the holiday social…. This is YOUR Association; please send us your thoughts. You can e-mail any member on the Board of Directors; we WANT to hear from you.
Listeningly,
Harv
The 2010 convention is over; time to begin planning for 2011. As this is being written, the Board of Directors is negotiating with two hotels and already speaking about talent for 2010-2011. The goal is to have the four quarterly meetings and the two all-day seminars as well as the convention signed, sealed and sponsorships delivered by June 30. If anyone has a suggestion as to who they would like to see present a program to our association, NOW is the time to send your thoughts to President-elect Susan Drew, presidentelect@ctppa.com.
It has been said that CPPA is a clique. YES, it is, with more than 200 people in this clique. Susan is eager to hear from all of our members to see who they want to come to Connecticut. The new Area Directors bring a new vitality and enthusiasm to this Association with great ideas. There is still a place for old-timers like me, but those of us who have been around for more than 25 years (okay, more than 35 years) must stop and listen to the ideas of our newly elected Directors, Jerome Braga, Leo Hebert, Rhanda Gaudio and Daniella Daskam. Times have changed and CPPA cannot continue to operate as it has in the past. It is time to pass the baton to the young folks (with guidance from the wizened elders) and let them lead the way. I have every confidence that CPPA will be around another 61 years after observing the actions of these four new (and young) additions to the Board of Directors. They are what the doctor ordered; they are an infusion of fresh blood at a time when we were beginning to bleed out.
This year CPPA Reached for the Stars and grabbed them. Look out 2011 – next year we’re gonna gobble up the universe! Be a part of the NEW CPPA; join us at the quarterly and all-day programs, the print competitions, the social networking nights, the holiday social…. This is YOUR Association; please send us your thoughts. You can e-mail any member on the Board of Directors; we WANT to hear from you.
Listeningly,
Harv
