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J&R is your source for cameras, Computers and entertainment
You’ve got to be crazy not to take advantage of your NPPA discount at J&R. Call J&R Corporate department to find out how. See sched on events. We have some new guys in the corporate department at J&R and they will be happy to take your order and give you the kind of discount you deserve. Eric Prince for great prices on cameras and video gear at 212-238-9087 or email at pp@jr.com. Or contact Howard Podolnick from Business Development at 212-238-9062 or email at hpod@jr.com. Remember, if an item is on clearance or has been reduced heavily, the discount will not be as large. But they will work out a deal for you if you have a number of items to order.

ELECTIONS! WE WANT YOU NOW!
It’s time to think about giving a little something back to your colleagues and to the industry by becoming a volunteer. This is why NPPA is casting a wide net this year for candidates for NPPA Region 2 Director and Associate Director. Our new nominations chairperson, Debbie Egan-Chin, will accept all nominations for office – complete with a photo and a few paragraphs explaining why you are a good candidate and what new dimensions you would bring to the board. Currently, Region 2 Director Todd Maisel and AD Mark Dye intend to run again for office. We invite all those who want to run for office to contact ASAP at debbieeganchin@mindspring.com. It is an opportunity to get involved in the work of this great organization and to become a leader in your field. Let us know.

Photographers must wear safety vests on roadways under New Federal Law
A new law goes into effect on November 24, 2008, which will require all workers on federal highways to wear high visibility safety apparel, which apparently also includes photojournalists who are there to cover news. While the law does not specifically list members of the media, it includes “people on foot whose duties place them within the right-of-way of a Federal-aid highway, such as ... responders to incidents within the highway right-of-way.”

The U.S. Department of Transportation has repeatedly stated that it considers the media to be included under this law. During the legislative comment period the DOT received requests to expand the definition to include media workers. The Federal Highway Administration responded that the term ``responders to incidents'' includes media representatives. Transportation officials say photographers without vests, while not facing fines at this point, might be ejected from scenes of news stories and would also face more personal liability in the event of an accident. The National Newspaper Association is selling a vest for $15 that meets the requirements with the word "PRESS" printed on the back in large letters.

See http://www.nna.org/eweb/dynamicpage.aspx?webcode=safetyvestsoffer See the rest of this important story and its ramifications by SAN by Alicia Wagner Calzada, NPPA Advocacy Chair out of Antonio, Texas at http://www.nppa.org/news_and_events/news/2008/10/safety.html

NPPA table at PhotoPlus makes new connections
nppa_tableThis year’s PhotoPlus at the Javits Center this past Oct. 23-25 featured a booth from NPPA, manned by Executive Director Jim Straight, President Bob Carey and assisted by R2 Director Todd Maisel and his AD Mark Dye, R1 Director Tom Costello, NSC Chair Michelle McLoughlin and Bill Auth. Important new contacts were made and we believe new sponsors will step up to sup-port professional photographers throughout the country. Many new members signed up. This year, the association is offering liability insurance that many of our members need because of indemnity contracts being dispersed by many publications.
Photo Briefs
Buy-out parties
A party was held at Legends in Manhattan for Linda Cataffo and Mike Appleton of the NY Daily News, who took buy-outs this past month. We wish them well. Also celebrating was NY Daily News Photo Director Michael Lipack and his right hand editor Jo Barefoot, who passed the 20 year mark in their professional work at the News.

Thanks to NYPD
From all our reports, the NYPD was very cooperative during all our shoots during the election evening. Times Square was very crowded and police were very patient with all shooters that night.

Calendar Items
J&R events for December
Cousin Brucie will be signing autographs on Thursday, December 4 at 12:30pm
EPMD will be performing and signing autographs on Monday, December 10 at 12:30pm
Come to Park Row to these events.

Photo expo weekend at J&R! - Get that NPPA discount
Get a head start on your Holiday Shopping! The entire block, Park Row in Lower Manhattan, is on sale for this Great Event! Leading manufacturers will be previewing the very latest technologies with hands on demonstrations.

From the beginner to the professional, there's something for everyone..EXCLUSIVE DEALS!!!
& much more.

All happening at J&R Thursday November 6th through Sunday November 9th..on Park Row, lower Manhattan, across City Hall Park.

Don’t forget, NPPA members are entitled to a discount. Contact the corporate buying department at J&R. 212-238-9000 ext 1801. It helps to know what you want and what the original price is so that you can get a discount as an NPPA member.

Exhibit by Chang W. Lee at SB Digital Gallery
"HISTORY" by Chang W. Lee will be presented by SB Digital Gallery at 125 East 4th Street New York, from December 5, 2008 to January 16, 2009. Please, come and join us for the opening reception on Friday, December  5th, from 6-10 pm to meet with the photographer, Chang W. Lee. He is a senior staff photographer at The New York Times and was a part of the The New York Times team who won two Pulitzer Prizes covering  Sept. 11 and War in Afghanistan. Please join Chang and get to witness 'his-story' of 15 years covering  the world as The New York Times staff photographer. (There will be some prints of personal projects signed by Chang W. Lee)
Wine and food will be served.

Northern Short Course
Join us at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner McLean, VA  22102

This year’s Northern Short Course will be of the utmost and most informative in the history of this great organization. No longer are you safe with you skills, as the industry continues to change and morph into multi media. NSC gives you those vital skills and network with those who will help you be successful.

We helping members looking for partners to share a room at the Hilton or share a ride to Virginia. Both NPPA Region 2 Director Todd Maisel and AD Mark Dye will be driving to the NSC and invite anyone who needs a ride to contact us asap for the free ride out of New York and New Jersey. (toddphoto@aol.com or markdye@mac.com). Get a free ride to Virginia for the event just by contacting us.

There will be a huge emphasis on multi-media and improving skills that photographers already possess. Meet the successful visual journalists in our business that will help you make your chosen profession a financial and journalistic success. Take advantage of the great parties that we have during the NSC – enjoy the company of your colleagues. NSC parties are the best – just look at last year’s event on nppa2.org. The NSC web page has been updated shortly, so watch for details on this big event. See www.northernshortcourse.com for details.

Frances Roberts Pottery Sale
holiday_flyerFrances Roberts will be participating in the Greenwich House Pottery Holiday Sale December 4th-7th. This is a great place to get holiday gifts for all budgets. Over 20 potters will be selling everything from mugs, bowls,and plates to sculpture. Checks and credit cards will be accepted. There is an opening reception with wine and cheese Thursday, December 4th, 6-9 pm. The sale will continue: Friday, December 5th 12 – 8pm Saturday, December 6th 12 – 6pm Sunday, December 7th 12 – 4pm Greenwich House Pottery is located at 16 Jones Street between West 4th Street and Bleecker Street in Greenwich Village. It is a block from the A, E, C , D, F, B, V, subways at West Fourth Street and the IRT #1 train at Sheridan Square. Telephone number is: 212 242 4106

Hope to see you there. If you can't come please check out my website: http://www.levineroberts.com/pottery and contact me at fmroberts2000@yahoo.com