There is only one word to describe February - SNOW! I can't remember a time that NVPS meetings were cancelled two weeks in a row. I hope you took advantage of these historic weather events to get some great images. Tuan collected blizzard images and posted them on the web at the following link: http://nvps.org/gallery/v/fieldtrips/2009_2010/Blizzard+of+2010/. Thanks Tuan.

In other news, on January 31st (with again, the threat of being snowed out), the NVPS Executive board met for over 4 hours to discuss a very long agenda including: proposed competition rules changes; the potential addition of new elected position (Operations VP - explanation elsewhere in Fotofax); discussion about potential changes to EOY awards, the appointment of a committee to evaluate and make recommendations on the current Executive Board structure; storage space for equipment at the Fire Hall; and other position reports and administration. I sincerely thank each of the board members and special committee members for their incredible hard work, insights, and participation.

Over the next few months, the membership will be briefed on any proposed changes and will have an opportunity to comment and ask questions. There will also be several meetings where membership votes are required. Please pay close attention to Fotofax and the Web for dates of such meetings and plan on attending. 

I am thrilled to report that Andy Klein, our Facilities Coordinator was given permission from the Robbie Hall (where we meet) President to use a small area in a closet for storage of our equipment. A secure box has been ordered and will be delivered soon. Thank you ANDY! This will make John Naman's and future equipment managers jobs much, much easier as they will not have to schlep and store all that stuff each week. Thank you John, for almost 2 full years of schlepping without missing a single meeting.

Last month I mentioned that we were getting close to the 250 member mark.  We are now closer to 260!  Ed Groark is the 250th member of NVPS and will receive a gift certificate from Penn Camera. But these numbers don't mean anything unless you take advantage of your membership by coming to meetings and learning, sharing, contributing, or whatever first inspired you to join. 

As I also mentioned last month, we are gearing up for next year. Please email or see me at a meeting if you would like to volunteer for next year. Even something small, like turning lights on and off at meetings.

I hope we have no more weather issues that will affect our meetings for the rest of the winter. I love the snow, just not on Tuesdays!

Stay warm and happy shooting.

Best,

Sandi Croan

President, NVPS

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