ISnAP 2010-01

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January 2010

ISnAP

Comments from the Chair: HELLOOOOO! LAS VEGAS!

Apologies are due once again for the long delay in getting the latest ISnAP to you. We have a good excuse. We’ve had a number of complaints that the files we’ve been sending are far too large for some servers to digest and process. Many ISAP members have simply not been able to open ISnAP and access its contents. This has been a dilemma that has only just now been overcome. We finally spent the bucks to buy the software (Adobe Acrobat) that can reduce the size of our PDF file to a manageable document. The ISnAP you’re currently reading is the end product of running the original Adobe InDesign file through Acrobat. Hopefully, those of you who have had problems opening ISnAP in the past will no longer have any difficulty. If you hear of anyone having a problem, please, please contact us with that person’s name and e-mail address so that we might try to figure out how to resolve any remaining issues. ISAP-IX, I’m pleased to report is spooling up to be one of our very best ever! The guest speaker list is superb, the field trip can’t be any better, and who can argue with Lost Wages! Here’s where we sit: (1) Hotel - If you haven’t reserved a room, get off your butt and do it today. Last time I talked to the nice folks at the Hampton Inn Tropicana (702 948-8100; make sure to tell them you’re with ISAP in order to take advantage of the special $79 per night rate), there were about seven rooms left and there was every indication those wouldn’t last long. I do not know whether the hotel will allocate more rooms to our event once the initial batch is taken, but I most certainly would not take any chances if you are hoping to stay close to the action. Dates of the event are March 4, 5, 6. Address of the hotel is 4975 S. Dean Martin Dr., Las Vegas, Nevada 89118-1656. (2) Speakers - We’re working on locking down commitments from a couple of these, but as of today, here’s what we’ve got lined up (rather than use space to tell you about each speaker, we’ve elected to provide you with their web site address so you can have a look on your own): Frans Dely (www.avpix.co.za/) Greg Heisler (www.gregoryheisler.com) Max Haynes (www.maxair2air.com/) Lorenzo Gasparini with Pocket Wizard (http://www.flickr.com/photos/38159165@N05/) Canon (www.usa.canon.com/home) Eric Schulzinger (http://www.codeonemagazine.com/archives/2000/articles/jan_00/schulzinger/) Eric Curry (http://www.usa.canon.com/dlc/controller?act=GetArticleAct&articleID=3047) Thomas Bunce (www.rivetingphotos.com) Jim Sugar (http://web.mac.com/jimsugar1/Jim_Sugar_Photography/Jim_Sugar_Photography.html) Nikon (http://www.nikonusa.com/) Carolyn Russo (http://www.nasm.si.edu/exhibitions/gal104/inplaneview.cfm) Both Nikon and Canon have some special presentations lined up for their allocated time slots. As soon as we have more information on these, we’ll get it to you for consideration. Not to worry, as they’ve never let us down yet! (3) Everything is a “go” for Nellis AFB. We’re also working with the folks at Creech AFB - home of USAF UAV operations - to see if an auxiliary field trip can be arranged there. Not much to report at this time, as they are reviewing their schedule, but if it happens, everything will be run through Richard Vandermeulen (richardhvm@aol.com) - who will arrange transportation and coordinate with those who would like to make the trek. There probably will be a limit on the number of shooters, and a fee will be charged to cover the van costs, so contact Richard for additional information and to be placed on his roster. Non-US citizens, please provide passport information for this! (4) The attendance fee for ISAP-IX is $175. That will cover our costs for bus rentals, miscellaneous hotel charges, guest speaker travel and hotel expenses, and other miscellaneous overhead. We will only be able to take checks or PayPal. Please note that PayPal accepts credit cards. Mail your checks (made out to the International Society for Aviation Photography) to Bonnie Kratz, N4752 Valley Road, Luxemburg, WI 54217 (ph. 920 680-3029 for additional information). Any problems with PayPal, e-mail Michele Peterson (michelepeterson@comcast.net) with your question. I know you have to be asking, is this all? Of course not! Check out page 8 for the rest!!!!


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