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This is the final issue of the Email Newsletter for the 2005 Summit in Charlotte, North Carolina, January 19 - 23, 2005. In this issue we highlight arrival information and details you will need to make this the best Summit ever!
Top 5 reasons why it's not too late to sign up for the Summit!
5) Many airlines have winter fare sales going on. Another alternative is to drive and take advantage of the many photographic opportunities along the way!
4) There are still rooms available at the Westin Charlotte hotel at the $104 discounted rate and many attendees still need roommates to split the cost.
3) Enhance your experience by attending a pre or post Summit workshop or field trip. There are plenty of seats for the workshops and a few spots are still open on two field trips (see below).
2) New exhibitors are joining the trade show every day. There is still time to come enjoy the growing number of discounts available to
attendees.
And the number one reason why it's not too late to sign up for the Summit...
1) You can start the year out right by creating the networking connections and business opportunities and deals that will make the difference for you and your business in 2005.
Before Heading to the Airport:
Flying in the United States has never been safer. Along with the new security measure taking place across the country, the Transportation Security Administration continues to improve customer service. For photographers, there are new guidelines so please visit www.tsa.gov.
Air Travel:
Put all
undeveloped film and cameras with film in your carry-on baggage. Checked baggage screening equipment will damage undeveloped film. Carry-on baggage is limited to one carry-on bag plus one personal item. Personal items include laptops, purses, small backpacks, briefcases, or camera cases.
Attendees arriving via Charlotte Douglas International Airport can check: http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Airport/Home.htm for current travel information. If you would like to check by phone, please call 704-359-4910.
Transportation Information:
Upon
arrival at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport, follow signs to the shuttle area to pick up a shuttle or taxi to the Westin Hotel. You may also visit the NANPA website for taxi and shuttle information.
Hotel and Convention Center Information:
The Westin Hotel
601 South College Street
Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
704-375-2600
The Westin Hotel offers wireless internet.
The Charlotte Convention Center
501 South College Street
Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
704-339-6000
www.charlotteconventionctr.com
PLEASE NOTE:
Some attendees have reported problems trying to reserve a room at the $104 room rate. Contact Monica Jeff, the Westin's Group Reservation Coordinator, at 704-335-2051 and she will take care of the reservation and guarantee the NANPA rate. Room's are still available.
Driving Directions:
Visit the website for a map and full driving directions to the hotel.
Parking:
Parking is available at the Westin Hotel and in thousands of spaces within walking distance of the Charlotte Convention Center. Visit the Convention Center
website for rates, details and a map of parking locations.
Weather:
Today it reached 67 degrees in Charlotte and the 10 day forcast looks good. Expect some rain and temperatures in the high 40s and 50s. Layer your clothing to be able to adjust to temperature changes.
Days are also short, especially for those coming from warmer sections of the country. Sunrise is about 7:30am and sunset is around 5:30pm.
Registration for Field Trips:
We still have several spots open for the Congaree National Park field trip on Sunday, January 23rd. There are also three openings for the
Waterfalls in Winter trip. Please register as soon as possible for either of these trips as we need to finalize arrangements.
Confirmation letters for some of the field trips have been posted to the NANPA website under the Already Attending? link. If you are attending a trip you should have also received the instructions via email.
REGISTRATION HOURS & LOCATION
Sunday, January 16 6:00pm - 8:00pm (Field Trip Registration only) Monday, January 17
6:30am - 8:30am (Field Trip Registration only) and 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tuesday, January 18 6:30am - 7:00pm
Wednesday, January 19 6:00am - 7:00pm
Thursday, January 20 7:00am - 6:00pm
Friday, January 21 7:30am - 5:00pm
Saturday, January 22 7:00am - 4:30pm
Sunday, January 23 6:30am - 12:00pm
Summit Registration will be located in the Westin Hotel Sunday evening and Monday morning for Field trip attendees. Monday evening through the following Sunday Summit Registration will be in the Registration Concourse at the Charlotte Convention Center located on the 2nd level.
Pre-Registration Booth: Those attendees who registered prior to January 12, can pick up their badge and ticket(s) here. The ticket(s) will be behind the badge within your badge holder.
Onsite Registration Booth: Those attendees who did not pre-register (did not receive
confirmation of registration from the NANPA office) and need to register onsite may register here. This site also offers additional ticket sales for Pre/Post Summit events or the banquet.
Banquet Table Assignment Booth: You may exchange your banquet card for your table assignment at this site. There will be a layout of the banquet tables displayed for you to choose your seating. Please see the instructions in the on-site program of how to exchange your tickets to sit with your friends.
Attendee List: In an effort to be more environmentally conscious, we have posted the attendee list online. Please download this PDF file for a
hard copy to bring with you to the Summit, if so desired. Copies will NOT be in the attendees' registration packets.
Cancelled Trips:
Cades Cove - Due to a lack of registrations, the Cades Cove field trip has been canceled. Those who have registered for the trip will receive a full refund.
Reviewers:
There are still open time slots for reviewers. We have added new reviewers, had some reviewers cancel and others have had schedule changes. So if you would still like to schedule a review go to the Already Registered? link under the Traditions 2005 link from the NANPA website. You will be able to view the reviewer bios and open time slots.
Volunteer at the Summit: Once again we are looking for volunteers to help out at the Summit. If you would like to volunteer your time please contact Ruth Gleason at rgleason@nanpa.org or check in at the NANPA Registration Booth when you get to Charlotte for available openings. |
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MEET Keynote Speaker
Kevin Adams
Kevin Adams has had a lifelong love affair with nature, particularly the mountains and coasts of his home state of North Carolina. He has produced five books about the area, with a sixth book to be published in 2005 and two more in production. In 1994, Kevin was presented the North Carolina Year of the Coast
Award and in 1994 the Year of the Mountains Award. Kevin's images and writing have appeared in most of the country's nature and travel magazines, including Backpacker, National Geographic Adventure, Nature Photographer, Nature's Best, Natural History and Outdoor Photographer, as well as many regional publications. He also leads photo tours and teaches seminars and workshops.
A New Voyage to Carolina
In 1700, John Lawson "accidentally met with a gentleman" who assured him that "Carolina was the best country [he] could go to." Accordingly, he sailed from Great Britain and embarked on a voyage of discovery through the Carolinas. Lawson's account of the journey, A New Voyage to Carolina, is still in print, and for nearly 300 years it has provided educators, scholars and armchair adventurers with a taste of the natural and cultural history of the area. Kevin Adams embarked on a "voyage of discovery" of his own in 1988 when he accidentally met with a camera. Early in his photo experience, Kevin realized
that to be the best photographer he could be, he needed to curb the desire to travel to remote regions of the world. Instead, he became engrossed with his Carolina homeland. In the tradition of Lawson, he will talk you along as he travels across Carolina with camera in tow, highlighting the beauty of this remarkably diverse state while providing a background of how he photographs and the hardships, both physical and emotional, of covering an often challenging region.
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Internships Wanted for 2005 College Scholarship Students
Those of you who attended last year's Summit had the opportunity to meet and interact with the
incredible students from the College Scholarship Program. Through NANPA, some of these students were able to gain valuable internships with photographers and photography-related businesses. If you are interested in meeting with the 2005 college scholarship students to discuss possible internship opportunities, we want to talk to you prior to the Summit.
Please email Linda Helm at linda@fineprintimaging.com or call her at 970-484-9650 for more information.
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11th Annual NANPA Award Winners
We could like to recognize this year's winners!
This year's High School Scholarship Students are:
Garrett Donaldson, Alison Edmund, Avi Kenny, Christopher Litherland, Jesse Martin, Catherine Purdy, Tim Scott, Steven Snyder, Joshua Stilwell and Stephanie Vail.
This year's College Scholarship Students are:
Stefan Christmann, Catherine Coe, Catherine Cunningham, Erin Diurba, Brian Guzzetti, Paul Hassell, Lisa Lahr and Brett Smith.
Fellows Award:
Connie Toops and Tom Ulrich
Outstanding Service Award:
Rob Sheppard
Recognition Award:
Pat Wadecki
Community Recognition Award:
Nature's Best Magazine
Outstanding Nature Photographer of the Year Award:
Tui De Roy
Lifetime Achievement Award:
Clyde Butcher and John Sexton
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