[Leica] Maybe it's time for a LUG convention???

[grduprey at mchsi.com (grduprey@mchsi.com)]

Could be interesting.  Where and When?
Gene


-------------- Original message from "Jim Shulman" <jshul@comcast.net>: 
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> OK, Vick has a great point: 
> 
> We're a fun group. 
> We tend to use our cameras. 
> We like to share information. 
> 
> So, any interest in a LUG convention? Since I'm not getting to the Love 
> Parade in Berlin anytime soon, perhaps this could be a good substitute. 
> 
> 
> Jim Shulman 
> Bryn Mawr, PA 
> (who got about half the folks who said, "Sure, I'll be at your LUG lunch" 
> actually AT the LUG lunch.) 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: lug-bounces+jshul=comcast.net@leica-users.org 
> [mailto:lug-bounces+jshul=comcast.net@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of 
> vick.ko@sympatico.ca 
> Sent: Thursday, November 23, 2006 11:20 AM 
> To: lug@leica-users.org 
> Subject: [Leica] Rejuvenation of LHSA - was "incompetency" 
> 
> I'm following the former thread with great interest. I also belong to the 
> Nikon Historical Society, and after also attending PhotoHistory (once) and 
> a 
> number of camera shows, I am quite intrigued at the demographics of these 
> groups. 
> 
> As far as I can tell, the "Societies" are an elderly crowd. Most of the 
> crowd at the one "PhotoHistory" seminar was older. But at the camera shows 
> that I have gone to, there is a presence of younger people (20's ). I am 
> guessing that the younger crowd are photography students or hobbyists. 
> 
> So the question is "How to get a younger crowd" interested in the camera 
> historical societies? 
> 
> One mention was made on the rejuvenation of a car society. I can see how 
> that happens, as the thrill of driving is not tied to "age", and there is 
> a 
> bonus of driving in something unique. 
> 
> Photography, or "image capture" doesn't quite drive the same adrenalin or 
> thrill. And the combination of "photography" with "photography using old 
> equipment" doesn't sound like a winning combination to a youngster. 
> 
> So what is there? 
> 
> Respect and admiration for a previously majestic company like Leitz? Hard 
> to do, in today's fiercely competitive market where Leica doesn't stand 
> out 
> any differently than Nikon, Canon, Pentax, Epson, etc. In fact, Leica may 
> even be perceived as "way behind, too pricey, and flawed". 
> 
> LHSA as a fun-loving and great group, offering an "edge" when one is a 
> member, and increases one's status when one is a member? Well, I like 
> getting the Viewfinder. I haven't participated on any of the conventions 
> or 
> annual meetings, but don't feel that I've missed anything. It all appears 
> that users of Leica's are a nice group (my observations via LUG), but not 
> all LUG members are LHSA members. 
> 
> LHSA members have special advantages with access to Leica product? I 
> haven't seen that happen. I can't see that bringing in "youth" 
> 
> I think it'll be a hard problem to solve. 
> 
> ...Vick 
> 
> 
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