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Victorian Association of Photographic Societies Inc.
April 2020. Vol. 47, No 3.

Web: www.vaps.org.au
Email: editor@vaps.org.au

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NEWSBRIEF 
Contents

Contents
Message from the President
Message from the Newsbrief Editor
VAPS Convention
VAPS AGM
Advertising
APJA
From Clubs/Societies and Others
Tours
Your Invited
Exhibitions and What’s On
Things to Do
Competitions
President Message

Greetings to all Clubs and Societies in Victoria,

I have recently returned from Arctic Norway and now sit in Isolation at home. Thousands of individuals are in my position and we can only hope that everyone does their part in doing what they can to stop the spread of Covid 19.
 
These are surreal times indeed and it will be a trying time for many of us.
In keeping with the government announcements and new regulations, we will not be holding any public functions as a society and this issue of News-brief will give you a run-down on what the committee have implemented.
 
We could get somewhat negative about the whole scenario, but being responsible citizens and doing what we can will help it play out much more quickly and we can move on with our lives.
 
On a positive note, all of us can sort through our photo files and get them up to date! For many of us this a huge task and no doubt something we might have been putting off for a rainy day…well this is it! It has arrived!
 
Our convention plans are under way for 2021 and basically, we are arranging as much as possible to just move speakers and presentations from this year to the following year.
 
I hope all of you and your families and loved ones will stay safe and healthy in this serious period of time.
 
Warm regards
 
Ian Rolfe
(President VAPS)
 

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Message from the Newsbrief Editor
Hi all



If you have any hints or tips for members to try while everyone is self-isolating.
 
Please send them through to share.
 
Stay safe.




Happy photographing.
 
Danielle Le Gassick (Pakenham Camera Club)
editor@vaps.org.au

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VAPS Information
Interclub News
 
Several changes to the VAPS Interclub upload system have been made over the last few months that took a lot of testing to get it right.
  • As we have lost the facility to copy award winning prints for the catalogue all Clubs must upload digital copies of print images. This includes representative images of any AVs submitted.
  • In the event that a camera manufacturer again offers a prize for the best image taken with their brand of camera all members should include EXIF Metadata (specifically camera type) with their images. Missing EXIF Metadata will not affect the Interclub entry but will affect the chance of getting that prize.
  • The Interclub upload system also now has the facility for clubs to complete the AV ID Information and application form online.
  • Clubs are asked to use Wetransfer or Dropbox to send the AVs to interclub@vaps.org.au instead of including a flash drive (memory stick) with the print bags.
  • All club logins older than 12 months will be removed. If you have to create a new login please ensure that you include the club name in your login ID. Club names should not be abbreviated, for example, to CCC for Casey Camera Club as we have several clubs that have similar abbreviations. The word “Casey” would be adequate or Casey CC. in 2021 we will remove all logins that do not have the club name in the Login ID.
  • Titles longer than 30 characters will be rejected by the upload system
  • Titles can only have letters, numbers and spaces. No special characters or punctuation marks will be accepted.

 
VAPS Interclub
VAPS 2020 INTERCLUB
 
Most members are already aware the print section was cancelled, but the EDPI and AV competitions will continue. 
Clubs have an extension of time to submit/revise EDPI entries until 30th April. 
 
Revising EDPI entries may mean that clubs have to remove any print entries.
 
The EDPI and AV competitions will be judged remotely.
 
A PDF catalogue will be produced which will contain Year Bars lists and competition results. The Catalogue will be sent to all clubs by email. Meritorious and Service award citations will be published on the website. 
 
 
Regards
Alfred Zommers
Interclub Director. 
VAPS Website
The new website is now live.
https://vaps.org.au/

Please explore the site so that you become familiar with it. We have tried to make it user friendly. The development of the site is an ongoing process and as we find issues will update them.

Some areas of the site require a login. These areas are used by relevant members of your club committee.
  • Uploading club member images to the club gallery
  • Annual Club Affiliation (membership renewal)
  • Application for Year Bars and Awards
  • Club contact details
  • Victoria Judges list - for use by your competition steward
So if you can't login, please don't contact us as it is more than likely that your club committee has not given you login details as you don't require them.


Regards
Alfred
VAPS Convention
VAPS Convention 2020

has been postponed until 2021

Venue: Wangaratta Performing Arts & Convention Centre
VAPS AGM
Advertising
APJA - Judges Association
The APJA had planned to run a Level 5 on the 22nd March, we had good enrolment numbers and was all set to go, but as you would know it had to be cancelled due to the virus safety measures. We also planned two Image Evaluation workshops, one in April and one in June along with a Level 1 in May. Unfortunately unless there was a massive turnaround in the Virus issue these are all cancelled.

All events will be rescheduled to a time when safe to do so.

Some clubs are asking judges to judge images remotely either by writing comments or using some online means. Please be patient with judges in doing this, many judges may not be up to speed with online technologies.

Please also be aware of the large amount of time it takes to type up comments (especially with 1 finger). These are difficult times for all. We wish clubs all the best, we will come out the other end and get back to normal.

Rob Sloane
APJA Treasurer and marketing.
 
  
 
From Clubs/Societies and Others
Warragul Camera Club
Tours
Your Invited
Exhibitions and What's On
Things to Do
Competitions
COVID-19 Update
 
Unfortunately, the Warragul National has been caught up with COVID-19.

This has resulted in our having to make a number of changes. We have APS approval to undertake distance judging. We are currently in the middle of judging the digital sections. At this stage we are not able to undertake print judging. We will continue to assess the situation.

All entrants have been notified of these arrangements. Those who entered the digital sections will receive an initial report card and we will be posting the acceptances on the Warragul National Web Site. 

Regretfully, the exhibition planned for the end of May has had to be cancelled.

I am grateful to the entrants for their understanding and to our amazing judges whose professionalism is showing through in these difficult times.

I hope everyone is keeping safe.

Jane Woodcock, Chair, Warragul National
APS Information
APS


VAPS, Organisational member of Australian Photographic Society
a-p-s.org.au
Victorian Association of Photographic Societies Inc Welcomes Epson Australia Pty Ltd
A new and valued sponsor for our members’ benefit.
Special Offer from Epson for VAPS Club Members
Register at the following link to receive a $20 online shop voucher as well as many offers from the Epson range of products.
We encourage our club members to support Epson in your next printer purchase. Visit their website at epson.com.au to get all of the information on the new Epson SureColor SC‐P600.
Thank you Epson for your support to the Camera Clubs of Victoria 
Any members of an accredited Camera Club or Society interested in evaluating images or judging are invited to apply to join the Australian Photographic Judges Association.
You do not need to be an active judge to be a member.
The prime objective of the Association is to help develop the evaluation and judging skills of members.
Further information contact:
Rob Sloane: msec@optusnet.com.au   or 
Paul Robinson:  pr.artpics@gmail.com
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VAPS Committee Listing and Support
President 
Ian Rolfe
president@vaps.org.au 

Vice President/Chair Judging
Sub-Committee/Interclub Director/Webmaster 
Alfred Zommers

Vice President
Boris Struk

Secretary/Webmaster 
Tony Harding
secretary@vaps.org.au 

Treasurer/Webmaster
Joseph Maher
treasurer@vaps.org.au 

Badges & Awards 
Margaret Zommers
Newsbrief Editor 
Danielle LeGassick
editor@vaps.org.au

History & Archives 
Alan Wilson

Committee Member 
Theo van der Meulen 
Lisa Law



 

Victorian Association
of Photographic Societies Inc.

General Enquiries:
PO Box 2172, Caulfield Junction Victoria 3161
www.vaps.org.au
Tony Harding: secretary@vaps.org.au
VAPS Objectives
  • To advance the art of photography.
  • To further the interests of affiliated bodies.
  • To draw up regulations governing exhibitions and inter-club competitions.
  • To arrange the exchange of guest lecturers and demonstrations on any subject relating to photography.
  • To arrange the exchange of prints between clubs.
  • To arrange periodical conventions for members of affiliated bodies and guests.
  • To arrange the publication of an official journal or news sheet .
     
A Brief History:
Camera clubs have existed in Melbourne since the 1890’s and an umbrella organisation called the Victorian Photographic Affiliation was formed in 1908. This guided amateur photography in Victoria for forty years. The Victorian Association of Photographic Societies was formed on 27 September 1952 and comprised of 12 clubs. This has grown to more than 70 clubs in Jan 2020. VAPS is a non-profit association that is entirely self-funded. The Association is run by an elected Committee of Management which is responsible for the operations of the Association, and for ensuring the Association fulfils the objectives.
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