Chapter news

PSA Journal, Sept, 2004 by J.J. Zaia

Once again, we feature one of our Chapters, this time Rocky Mountain Chapter. Organized in 1973 in the state of Colorado, the Chapter serves the entire state. Apart from all the full-day and multiple-day programs organized for the membership and the general public, Rocky Mountain prides itself in the educational photographic programs organized for high school students throughout the state, planning annual competitions and exhibitions of student work. It is one of the leaders of the PSA Youth Showcase program and participates in the annual Chapters Showcase competition as well as the PSA Headquarters' print display for chapters. Present officers are Chairman and Editor of the PSA Today newsletter, John A Streich, FPSA; Vice-chairman Nancy E. Myer; Secretary E. A. "Bud" Gardner, APSA; Treasurer Fran Shedd.

Chapters Up 'N Coming Events Jul-Sep: HQ Print Display--Gold Rush Chapter--Chairman: Leroy Lambright, APSA, PPSA. Display Chairman: John Streich, FPSA, (303) 429-8178 or J1streich@cs.com. The October to December time slot will honor winners of the 2004 PSA Youth Showcase.

Sep 5-11: Annual PSA Conference in Bloomington, MN--The weeklong event promises many outstanding and interesting programs as well as outings. Chapter activities will be buzzing as usual, and it is hoped there will be 100% Chapter participation. Thursday, September 9, is Chapters Day; starting at 7 am with the Chapters Breakfast, followed by the

2004 Chapter Showcase at 11:30 and finally at 1:30 pm, with the Chapter Officers' Meeting. In addition, be sure to plan on visiting the PSA 2004 Youth Showcase Display and to participate in "Houston Revisited" slide show, presented on Friday the 10th at 11:30 am. More detailed information on the Conference can be found in the April Journal and on the website: www.psaphoto.org. Just remember in order to share in the fun; you must be part of the fun! See you at the Thunderbird!

Sep 18: Southern California Roundup Chapter--Photo/Meet For program details, contact Lydia G. Savedoff, FPSA, at: (949) 859-0579.

Sep 25: Deadline for submissions to this column's editor of January 2005 events for publication in the December 2004 Journal.

Sep 26: Chicago Chapter--Photo/Meet, featuring the 2004 Chapter Showcase. For program details, contact: Mark Southard, APSA, at: (773) 528-4096.

Oct 1-3: Wisconsin Chapter--Autumn color outing in northern Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula in Michigan. Meetings will be at Claridge Best Western in Rhinelander. Planned photo sessions will be held at Bond Falls and the Eau Claire Dells as well as other falls, shorelines, and parks in the area. For the latest details contact: Peter Skiba at: (414) 545-3144.

J.J. Zaia, FPSA, Editor P.O. Box 462, Flagler Beach, FL 32136-0462 (386) 439-6787; jzaia@juno.com