2010 Board of Director’s Mid Year Meeting

Each year the UPAA Board of Directors meets to discuss and plan for the upcoming year. This year we met in Cookeville, TN at Tennessee Tech, home of Dean Carothers. The Board communicates throughout the year via email and phone but we have found it necessary to hold a daylong meeting where we can meet face-to-face. These meetings have proved to be enormously beneficial.

While October is undoubtedly one of busiest months, all of the board members found time to get away to work on several key issues facing the organization, chief among these are, Web site redesign, 50th Symposium, and election of new officers. Chair of the 50th anniversary committee, Jim Dusen, presented ideas on the festivities and a potential new award for excellence in university photography. Mark Philbrick, 50th Symposium host, walked us through the schedule and debuted a new Nikon/Canon spot for the Blog. Continue to check in for new postings.

For the last eight years Dean Carothers has been a board member and the Treasurer. On January 1, 2011 Dean will step down from both positions. Dean is an amazing photographer and person, and has lead UPAA through unprecedented financial growth. Throughout his tenure he exhibited dedication, diligence, decisiveness, and a can do attitude. Whenever a request is made his familiar response of, “No problem,” will be missed.

Nick Romanenko will take over the treasurer duties on January 1, 2011 and new board member Mark Carriveau will assume the role of secretary. Robert Jordan and Glenn Carpenter will continue as Vice President and President respectfully.

There are many chair positions that handle very important roles in the organization. Jay Ferchaud will continue to head up the Monthly Image Competition with help from Chris Hughes, Donny Crowe is the Membership and Social Media Chair, Trice Megginson will assume the role of Print Competition Chair, Martin Vloet will continue to head up corporate relations, and Jay Ferchaud and Glenn Carpenter will work on future Symposium sites. If you have question on any of these areas please contact the board, their email and phone numbers can be found in the member's section of the Web site.

Anytime the board gets together photos are made. From giant pink elephants, roadside sunsets, cemeteries and waterfalls, the board stretched their legs and creativity as we prepare to head in to the next 50 years.