Welcome letter from the new President
If you are in the world of photography and it is your passion- then it’s time to get creative and do your best to keep your doors open. Now is the time to get out of your studios and away from your computers! Networking is key. It really is the perfect time for you to join CIPNE. We will be visiting industry trade shows, checking out local gallery openings and of course bringing you amazing speakers. Together we can stay positive—learn more about social networking and marketing skills—as well as being able to share insights, knowledge, and help one another. This kind of group lends support to all it’s members who actively participate. So please join us as we look to the future.
I am very excited to start my journey with the CIPNE organization. I’ve long been associated with CIPNE and have had a great time in the past. I’m looking forward to a brilliant future with wonderful programming and social events in the next few years.
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I personally want to thank Nancy Carbonaro, and the whole CIPNE board for doing such an excellent job over these past few years - I will strive to continue their high caliber of event work and management of CIPNE.
Come to think of it...I’d also like to thank all the past presidents that I’ve known over the years – they have been outstanding role models and a huge inspiration for me as I look to my future leadership role as President. It’s truly an honor and a privilege to be among these greats.
I hope you’ll join me in welcoming some new members to our Board. These new board members along with our current ones have so many cool ideas for the upcoming months...please stay tuned!
As you can see here - the first item on the agenda is launching the new website! Board member and Webmaster Mark Maiden has been working on this project for some time and I am thrilled that it is to be ready for my incoming presidency. It’s a superb upgrade for CIPNE...Thank you, Mark!
We also have a wonderful upcoming September program with Christopher Wilson. Check out his site at christopherWILSONphotography.com.
And finally- As the in-coming president, I see one of my major roles is as a facilitator of the members’ needs. This being said, we are very open to listening to our members and what their needs are. This will help further our organization and it’s upcoming programs. Please know that I’m hoping that each and every one of you will send us your ideas, thoughts, and critiques (constructive please) for the organization.
I have a question for you;
Where can you picture yourself in our organization? Imagine what CIPNE can be, and how we can create new and interesting programs together. CIPNE has so many possibilities; we’re just waiting to see what visions you have to help us move forward and into the future.
Please say to yourself “How can I help move CIPNE into the next wave of creative endeavors?”
Here’s one answer...
With your ingenuity and creativity we can implement many new ideas. You just have to get involved. Share with us what you’d like to have the organization do.
A call to action - We are looking for members to help fill certain key positions on the board. I’m hoping that if you are interested and have a great vision for the organization, you’ll contact me and based on your passion and expertise, we’ll help you find a great position. This is a terrific way to meet other members, but more importantly, help shape the path of the CIPNE organization.
Sincerely,
Scott Erb
Erb Photography
scott@erbphoto.com
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