To: IFPC Members
From: Diane Brannon -
Coordinator/Liaison of Lake/Sumter Book
Project
Date: September 18, 2008
I.
Introduction of New Project:
Individual members may choose to submit images
to be considered for publishing in a Lake/Sumter Coffee Table Book. The Project
is being directed by Russ Sloan of
Photographers whose image(s) are chosen to be published will not receive
monetary compensation, however they will receive:
1) Recognition and
credit for their image(s),
2) A free copy of the book (an approximate $35.00 value), and
3) Availability of additional books for purchase, at cost, (approximately
$13.00) to give as gifts to friends and family.
II.
Role of Coordinator/Liaison:
During a conversation between Russ and
myself, in regard to images for the Book, I offered to act as a liaison between
Russ, his Project Designer and the IFPC with Board approval. To hopefully help
things progress smoothly my responsibilities, with Marlene as an assistant (she
is much more knowledgeable regarding the computer than I,) will be to:
1) Communicate information regarding the
Project to the members in a timely fashion,
2) Receive images from members,
3) Prepare the images in a specific format, as per instructions, and copy to a
disc (this is actually Marlene’s area of expertise,)
4) Type up the accompanying information that will correspond to images on the
disc, and
5) Forward all the information on to the Designer.
III.
Communication:
We will attempt to keep the membership
informed as to the status of the Project as it moves toward its completion date
(the book goes to print in August of 2009) by:
1) Brief updates at IFPC meetings,
2) The web site, and
3) Periodic reminders regarding issues of a timely nature through our
Communications Chair, Linda.
IV.
The Tentative Plan:
1) Provide the members with a breakdown of
the Chapter Headings for the book. (See below)
2) Russ will provide Marlene and me with a copy of the St. Petersburg book,
which we will study in order to produce lists of suggested
places/things/activities in Lake and Sumter Counties that correspond to the
chapter headings. Suggestions are welcome.
3) You may submit images you have already taken or go out on some photo shoots.
There is no limit on the number of images you can submit, however, you may want
to the follow “Criteria Judges Follow in a Good Photograph” which will be
handed out and discussed at next month’s meeting. There will not be a panel of
judges choosing which images will be submitted for consideration by Russ and
his staff. All images turned in to Marlene and me will be forwarded on.
Lake and Sumter Counties
Fostering Futures and Fulfilling Dreams
Chapter I
“A Sense of History and Community for Lake and
Counties founded on agriculture,
blessed with sunshine, comprised of small towns with big dreams
Chapter II
“Lakes and Recreation”
Beautiful and bountiful lakes and
rivers offering a wide variety of recreational and sporting activities
Chapter III
“Healthcare and Education”
Comprehensive medical care and ample
educational opportunities
Chapter IV
“Manufacturing and Technology”
An innovative past, present and
promising future
Chapter V
“Business and Service”
Thriving entrepreneurship
Chapter VI
“Finance and Professions”
A solid array of skilled
professionals
Chapter VII
“Networks and Area Shopping”
Communications, transportation, government and retail
Chapter VIII
“Showcasing Our Cities and Towns”
Great hometowns with unique qualities
Chapter IX
“Museums and the Arts”
Valuing our history and appreciating
the cultural arts Past, Present and Future
Chapter X
“Neighborhoods and Religious Heritage”
A wide array of residential
selections and diversity of religious expression
Chapter XI
“Area Attractions”
Close proximity to many of
Chapter XII
“Vistas of Tomorrow”
Maintaining an enviable lifestyle and stimulating diverse opportunity and
entrepreneurship