Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/02/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I left a message at the phone number. Just in case, I would like to attend the LUG meeting on the 27th. What do you need from me and how do I register? Thanks, Bob Burgess Robert Burgess 1713 Forest Lane McLean, Virginia 22101 - ---------- >From: CAMRALUGGR@aol.com >To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us >Subject: [Leica] MALUG REGISTRATION NOTICE: PLZ READ! >Date: Fri, Feb 19, 1999, 3:07 PM > > Hello to all -- > > Francois Brunelle, Bill Caldwell and I are delighted to report that > arrangements for the MALUG event on Saturday, 2/27 are now complete and we > are eager to welcome LUGers and LUGer "wannabes" to the Marriott Wardman Park > in Washington, D.C. We believe that the agenda schedule and topics permit > outstanding opportunities for all in attendance to learn, share and contribute > to the wealth of Leica knowlege, technique and fellowship in the best spirit > of the LUG. > > For those of you who have not yet confirmed your participation, please let us > hear from you right away! The registration fee of $35 includes a terrific > lunch, a roll of Kodak film and (best of all) a Tom Abrahamson Softie to the > first 30 registrants. The featured presenters are well worth the price of > admission, and all of us look forward to each individual attendees' thoughts > and comments throughout the day. I have secured a special rate for Friday > night, 2/26 of $99 (plus tax) for those who wish to arrive the night before, > so please email me if you would like a reservation. > > 8:30 - 9:30 "Leica Today" Where is our favorite company going...and how! > 9:30 - 10:30 Leica Historical Society: Bill Bivens will present on vintage > and wartime Leicas, and the heritage and > modern value of LHSA > 10:30 - 11:15 Swap Meet and Dealers Showcase: Here's the chance to buy and > sell new and not-so-new. Bring what you'd like to swap or sell. > 11:15 - 12:00 Documentary Photography: Grace Taylor will present her > critically- acclaimed images made during her "ideal day" in a central > Mexican village which have resulted in two major gallery > exhibitions in Washington. Grace photographs in B&W and favors an > M6 with 35mm aspherical. > 12:00 - 1:00 LUNCHEON & GUEST SPEAKER: Sal DiMarco will share his > experiences as a photojournalist who has used both M and R Leicas > for over 40 years during his distinguished career as a contributor to > Time, Life, Forbes and numerous other magazines. Currently a contract > photographer with Black Star photo agency, he is in high demand for > portraits of industry leaders featured in high-tech trade journals. > 1:00 - 3:30 MALUG Shoot Out: The neighborhood surrounding the Hotel is > famous for its architecture, park-like setting and proximity to the > National Zoo, and abounds with interesting and worthwhile subjects of > photographic interest. Rules to be announced at lunch. > 3:30 - 5:00 SLIDE SHOW: Attendees are invited to bring 3-5 slides to > share with the group. > > As you can see, this is going to be a terrific event and all of us here hope > you will make plans to attend. If you have any questions, please email me or > give me a call at 202-328-2982. If you have to leave a voice mail, I will > call you back! > > Best regards -- Mike