NECCC HONORS
The New England Camera Club Council would like to recognize the hard work of your area’s
dedicated photographers/organizers.
You know these people; every club has them, that person that makes things happen! First to arrive, last to leave, on the phone, on the computer, planning months ahead, writing newsletters, running inter-club competitions, teaching, driving 100 miles to present a program or judge. They do it for the love of photography and they make the New England photographic community one of the most active and rewarding in the world. Please take the time to review the criteria on the reverse side and complete the attached application form for becoming a “Master Member” of the New England Camera Club Council. Service for the photographic community beyond your immediate club though not required is a plus for your candidate.
If you have a worthy candidate, follow the procedures and submit the application to:
Antoinette Gombeda, APSA, HonNEC
817 Chickadee Lane
Stratford,CT 06614
agombeda@optonline.net
by March 1st, 2015
Please remember, not every person submitted will automatically receive an honor. The applicants’ proposals will be evaluated by a three-person honors committee, and ratified by a quorum vote of the council. The Honors will be given out to the most deserving candidates, based on the applicants’ contributions to the New England photographic community.
Honorary Member, New England Camera Club Council --- HonNEC
Awarded for superior leadership in the operation of our Council, such as a minimum of two years as president or five years in any other office or combination of offices and/or superior photographic leadership in the New England area. For achieving substantial and outstanding recognition in the field of photography through activities for a minimum of ten years through lecturing, judging, writing and administrative activities in the New England area. This honor is limited to a maximum of two each year.
Master Member, New England Camera Club Council --- MNEC
Awarded to those who have (1) performed exceptional service to the Council for several years, and (2) have substantially advanced photography in the New England area through lecturing, teaching, judging and through other administrative activities in photographic organizations in their community. This honor is limited to a maximum of five each year.
Associate Member, New England Camera Club Council --- ANEC
Awarded to those outside of the New England area who have made significant contribution to the promotion of photography in the New England area through extensive appearances on the program of the NECCC annual conference or 20 lectures to New England camera clubs.
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INSTRUCTIONS TO THE PROPOSER
The NECCC Honors are awarded in recognition of contribution to the advancement of the art and science of photography in the New England area. Quality of character, administrative activities, service through lecturing, teaching, judging and writing are as important as an outstanding competition record. Before proposing a candidate, weigh carefully the responsibility you are assuming and your duty to the New England Camera Club Council. These considerations should transcend any desire you may have to do a favor for someone. Do not submit an application unless you are fully convinced that the candidate’s qualifications are far above average. Try to give the committee a verbal picture of the candidate as an individual as well as a photographer. Present all facts in a brief and concise manner, avoiding exaggeration. List the candidate’s qualifications under each of these general headings:
1. Administrative activities
2. (A) Lecturing, (B) Judging, (C) Teaching, (D) Writing
3. (A) Photographic Achievements, (B) Exhibition Record, (C) Competition Awards
4. Other qualifications
PROPOSALS MUST BE LIMITED TO FIVE 8-1/2" X 11" PAGES, ONE SIDE ONLY
FOLLOW THE ABOVE FORMAT TO INSURE COMPLETE CONSIDERATION
APPLICATION DEADLINE – MARCH 1, 2015
Antoinette Gombeda, APSA, HonNEC
817 Chickadee Lane
Stratford,CT 06614
agombeda@optonline.net
NEW ENGLAND CAMERA CLUB COUNCIL, INCORPORATED HONORS APPLICATION
Title of Honor (circle one) Hon NEC MNEC ANEC Honorary Vice President
Candidate: ________________________________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________________________
City: ___________________________________ State: ____ Zip:______________
Telephone: (______)_________________ E-mail:___________________________________
Proposer(s): _______________________________________________________________________
Address:
_____________________________________________________________________________
City: ___________________________________________ State: ____ Zip: __________________
Telephone: (______)___________________ E-mail: ______________________________________
Camera Club Affiliation(s) of Candidate: _______________________________________________
Using the following format, describe the candidate's record in five pages or less:
I. Photographic Administration Activities
II. General Activities
A. Lecturing
B. Judging
C. Teaching
D. Writing
III. Photography
A. Achievements
B. Exhibition Record
C. Competition Awards
IV. Specific contributions of service to the New England Camera Club Council
V. Other Qualifications
Deadline: March 1, 2015
Return completed form to:
Antoinette Gombeda, APSA, HonNEC
817 Chickadee Lane
Stratford,CT 06614
agombeda@optonline.net
