A photograph is usually looked at - seldom looked into. ~Ansel Adams

MARC Annual Convention, Trade Show & Regional Print Judging


Please note that the next convention will be held
Mar 15 - 19, 2008
(Saturday through Wednesday) at the Decatur Conference Center and Hotel.

Convention is looming close, and we could really use help keeping it running smoothly. Check out the Volunteer Page to see where you can give a little bit back to the organization.

The APPI Annual Convention in connection with the PPA Affiliated Print judging
For Convention info 618-624-4698, or email Leanna Rolla
For APPI Membership info 618-624-4698, or email Leanna Rolla
For Print Competition info 217-532-9494, or email Ken Meade
Or download Print Competition Documents

For Room Reservations at the Decatur Conference Center and Hotel 217-422-8800
Map of the Hotel
Map to the Hotel

The schedule for Spring Convention appears below
Please note: this schedule is subject to change

 
2008-03-1410:00 amPrint Committee setup
 
2008-03-158:00 amPrint Judging Judges
9:00 am12:00 pmJohn Woodward
"His Way"
12:00 pm1:30 pmLunch on your own
1:30 pm5:00 pmJohn Woodward     (cont.)
 
2008-03-168:00 am8:30 amWorship Service
8:00 am7:30 pmRegistration Desk open
8:30 am11:45 amPrint Judging Judges
9:00 am12:00 pmTina Wilson
"The Brand Aid Class"
12:00 pm1:30 pmlunch
1:00 pm5:00 pmGreg Stangl
"The Principles of Business Success"
1:00 pmPrint Judging Judges
6:30 pm7:00 pmNew Member Reception
7:00 pm9:30 pmTrade Show open
9:00 pm11:00 pmPaul Rogers & Michael Barton
"Extreme Portraiture - Wedding Edition"
 
2008-03-176:30 am8:00 amRick Trummer
"Take No Prisoners"
6:30 am8:00 amJackie Haggerty
"Myspace Marketing"
6:30 am8:00 amWayne Winders
"Becoming a Forum Junkie"
8:00 am11:00 amPrint Exhibit open
8:00 am7:00 pmRegistration Desk open
8:30 am11:00 amDon Emmerich
"Photoshop"
11:15 amAPPI general membership meeting
12:00 pm2:00 pmlunch
1:00 pm5:00 pmTrade Show open
5:00 pm8:00 pmRichard Avalos
"Profit Building for the Portrait Photographer"
9:00 pm12:00 amTheme Party
 
2008-03-188:00 am11:00 pmPrint Exhibit open
8:00 am11:00 amNorman Phillips
"Defining A Signature Style"
8:00 am3:00 pmRegistration Desk open
8:30 am11:00 amDave Huntsman & Jessica Vogel
"The Many Hats of a Photographer"
9:00 am11:00 amCPP Testing
11:00 amShoot Out
11:00 am2:30 pmTrade Show open
12:00 pm1:30 pmLunch in the Trade Show
12:00 pm1:30 pmFree beer in Trade Show
2:00 pmGrand Door Prize Drawing
2:30 pm5:30 pmLouis Tonsmeire
"How much does an 8x10 Cost?"
6:00 pmPre-banquet reception
7:00 pmAwards Banquet
 
2008-03-198:00 am10:00 amRegistration Desk open
9:00 am12:00 pmLarry Peters
"Are you Keeping Up"
12:00 pm1:30 pmLunch on your own
1:30 pm4:30 pmLarry Peters     (cont.)
Apr 23rd 2008
Info for the First Annual Past President's Picnic has been posted. more info
Feb 23rd 2008
The APPI logo in various formats for web use and as a Photoshop custom Shape for print use is now available for download. Look on the Web Tech page.
Jan 24th 2008
Documents for Print Competition for the Spring 2008 MARC convention are now available online. Rules have changed! Please download and read the documents.
Dec 21st 2007
The Membership Renewal form for 2008 is available as a download. Check the Resources menu above.
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