President's Message |
Hello Everyone The PPW Board understand that raising the membership dues is never welcome, but simply put, the time has come. Rates haven’t increased in years, but operating costs have accumulated year-over-year, as well as needed operating budgets for Marketing and Education to actively promote and advertise for new members. There were thorough and thoughtful conversations throughout the year that culminated at our Summer Retreat. The Board was unanimous in its decision. The results of the increase will enable us to:
PPW is unlike most professional organization.
Rate and membership changes include:
I know that you may have more questions, please visit this FAQ page to understand how this will affect you. Thanks Everyone, Mike Busby | Mike Busby, M.Photog, CPP, FP |
Leadership of PPWThe governing body of the Professional Photographers of Washington, Inc. is a Board. The Board shall consist of an Executive Board composed of the elected Officers of the Association, the Immediate Past President, plus an elected District Representative from each District of the PPW as set forth in the PPW Bylaws. The President, with the help and approval of the Board, shall appoint all Committee Chairs of this Association and committees are for advisory purposes only, but are always available for additional help or further questions. |
Committee Chairs |
Membership Chair Kim Clark kim@kimraephotos.com Citations & Merits Chair Julie Fitzpatrick (2018- current) studionw@gmail.com Life Member Chair Ralph Allen ralphjoallen@comcast.net 2023 Conference Chair Kim Clark kim@kimraephotos.com | Marketing Chair
Carla Conrad carla@thebrandwrangler.com
Webmaster
Faye Johnson fayejohnson@comcast.net
Social Media Chair
Karissa Blunck
karissa.studiok@gmail.com Journal Editor Mark Gardner | Education Chair Chris Wooley chris@headsandtailsphoto.com Parliamentarian Chris Wooley chris@headsandtailsphoto.com PPW Scholarships Marie Martineau-Sandberg tmlsfoto@comcast.net Investment Chair
Larry Ikenberry
ldike898@gmail.com |
Districts and district Representatives |
Washington is divided into four districts which are made up of the following counties, except where noted otherwise:
Grays Harbor, Mason, Thurston, Pacific, Lewis, Cowlitz, Clark Skamania & Wahkiakum, Clahham, Jefferson & Kitsap Johnny Walker (2020-current) Joni Atkinson (2019-current) | Elena Scott (2020-current) 425-358-0506 Lara Grauer (2021-current) 206-724-2177 | Lance Johnson (2021 - Current) (509) 952-1619 Stephen Wolfe (2022 - Current) | Eastern - Whitman, Franklin, Benton, Walla Walla, Columbia, Garfield & Asotin, Ferry, Stevens, Pend Oreille, Lincoln, Spokane & Adams Chris Wood (2022 - current) (509) 232-9071 Jeff Schindler (2020 - current) (509)389-9400 |
PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS OF AMERICA COUNCILORS IN WASHINGTON STATE |
PPW is an affiliate of the Professional Photographers of America and the councilors represent them and can answer any questions about PPA. PPA is truly a member-owned and member-run organization. PPA members govern the organization through representatives in the PPA Council. Council members are:
• Prepared to handle Association business, which may include Bylaws and Adopted Procedure changes and the election of the PPA Board of Directors and/or its nominating Committee. |
Elected Councilor Position #1Rich Breshears, M. Photog.Cr, CPP, FP rich@breshearsprophoto.com Elected Councilor Position #2
Chris Wooley, M. Photog.Cr, CPP, FP chris@headsandtailsphoto.com Elected Councilor Position #3 Faye Johnson, M. Photog., CPP, FP Non-Elected Councilor for Life
Rob Behm, M. Photog., Hon. M.Photog., Cr, CPP, FP behmppa@icloud.com |