December, 2008 Archive

Happy Holidays

December 25th, 2008 | Thoughts | No comments

As we finish the year and celebrate the holiday season, I hope that you and your family have enjoyed the holidays. I know it has been a special time for my family.
My Christmas morning this year was fairly quiet. My children are older and and the gift-giving ritual is less than in years past. In [...]

Elections and volunteers

December 16th, 2008 | News, Regions | No comments

Elections for Directors and Associate Directors in Regions 2 and 4 begin this week. If you’re a member in those regions, please take a moment and vote. These volunteers are an important link to NPPA members. They are responsible for working in the region and organizing and coordinating NPPA activities and events.
Do you live in [...]

Kudos to the Eilers

December 8th, 2008 | News, Thoughts | No comments

Kudos go to Terry and Lyntha Eiler for their quick response to Gary Kirksey’s heart attack at the Atlanta Photojournalism Seminar Friday afternoon. According to Eiler, they were waiting to hear Bill Eppridge when Kirksey began having symptoms. Lyntha gave Kirksey an asprin and paramedics were called. He was taken to a local hospital and then helicoptered to Emory Crawford [...]

Helping You Stay Informed

December 4th, 2008 | Advocacy, Education, Events, News, Website, Workshop | No comments

NPPA Members should find something new in their e-mail boxes - NPPA Close-Up, the weekly e-mail newsletter for members. As part of our efforts to keep members better informed about news, educational events, and member benefits. Thomas Kenniff, who is in charge of sales, contests, and eCommerce for the NPPA, will be producing the newsletter. 
This is [...]