Re: April Meeting

[Robert Erickson <cirkut8@xxxxxxxxx>]

P.S.

If I can help in any way please let me know. 

Bob Erickson

--- Richard Schneider
<richard.schneider@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Dear Colleagues,
> 
> Some of you may recall the "Cherry Blossom"
> Panoramic Conference I tried to organize last year.
> Because of matters beyond my control the event had
> to be postponed. I did not end up rescheduling the
> conference in 1999 because I felt the best time to
> visit the DC area was in the Spring. If one were to
> spend a fair amount of time and money to attend such
> a conference, you should be able to see this area at
> it best!
> 
> I am once again interested in organizing a meeting /
> conference on panoramic photography and imaging to
> be held on the first weekend of April, 2000. The
> event could begin as early as Thursday and end on
> Sunday. Easter is late this year, so that date
> should be OK for those whose schedules are tied to
> the holiday. At this writing however, I am unsure
> exactly when Passover is. I hope it does not
> conflict.
> 
> The meeting would be devoted, in part, to historic
> panoramic photography and the relevant records which
> are in the custody of the National Archives. More
> specifically, I would expect to cover the areas of:
> panoramic photograph conservation and treatment, the
> panoramic photograph holdings themselves,
> conventional and electronic methods of reproducing
> panoramic images, and patent records related to
> panoramic camera inventions. I would also like to
> briefly discuss a panoramic photograph exhibit I
> curated and produced, which would still be on
> display. All of this material would occupy one day
> or less of the entire schedule.
> 
> The remainder of the schedule is, as far as I'm
> concerned, open. It would be a great time to see
> attendee's work, discuss panoramic issues and
> trends, and perhaps even have a "field trip" to a
> local lab or studio. As the organizer of this event,
> please contact me directly if you wish to present a
> lecture, lead a panel discussion or otherwise be
> involved. I wish to have the lecture / activity
> schedule pretty much set at least one month
> beforehand, so people considering attending will
> know for sure that something is actually going to
> take place!
> 
> The main meeting location would be at the National
> Archives at College Park, in suburban Maryland.
> Attendees traveling from afield would be responsible
> for their own lodgings. I could offer some
> suggestions if requested.
> 
> It may be possible for vendors, such as camera
> manufacturers and processing labs, to set up  tables
> to demonstrate / discuss products and / or services.
> I am still looking into this. One thing to consider,
> there is to be no on site commerce in the National
> Archives' building.
> 
> It is possible that a registration fee will need to
> be collected in advance, depending on how involved
> our plans get. This fee would be used to cover such
> things as a printed schedule, rental of meeting room
> for the Saturday portion, coffee / refreshments,
> possible catering of late afternoon or mid-morning
> snacks. 
> 
> This proposed meeting is not an official
> International Association of Panoramic Photographers
> (IAPP) event. I will however, provide materials for
> those attendees thinking of joining IAPP, a very
> worthwhile thing to do. I am an active member and
> former Board member of the organization.
> 
> IAPP will be holding a conference in Las Vegas in
> March of 2000. I hope that all of those who are able
> can attend. Please check out the IAPP website,
> www.panphoto.com for more details. 
> 
> Please note - the April Meeting in DC is not meant
> to conflict with, compete with or otherwise diminish
> the importance / significance of the IAPP conference
> in March. I'm simply rescheduling something that was
> planned and advertised for last year. I might have
> held off for another year, but it is likely that the
> next IAPP International Convention will be held in
> April of 2001.
> 
> Thanks for your time in reading all of this stuff.
> If you'd like to get involved or have suggestions,
> please contact me at work -
> richard.schneider@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Richard
> 
> 


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Robert Erickson, cirkut8@xxxxxxxxx
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