A couple of years ago I signed up on-line survey site. I like this site because every second or third survey is political in nature and I want my voice to be added to the reportage of American public thought processes. I realize, of course, that I am a six ounce paper cup standing in front of the Pacific Ocean but I would rather do something than nothing at all.
In line with doing something, ASPP is looking at ways to attract new members as well as prove its relevancy and worth to existing members. Doug Brooks created the first of what hopefully will be many networking events last week on September 13th in Evanston. He hopes of see even more of our area members at the November networking event (details forthcoming). He reported the following:
A band of intrepid ASPP members and guests converged last evening to share stories, ideas, appetizers and beverages of choice as the ASPP Chicago area fall season kicked off with a successful and fun networking event.
Represented industries included publishing, photography, illustration, stock, image research and web development. Christopher Beauchamp, former mid-west board member, who recently returned to Illinois, graced us with his presence, as did ASMP President Ron Gould.
The mix of talent in the room created a fun atmosphere and lively conversation. While one-on-one and small group discussions took place the most ironic discovery was that member Todd Bannor (http://bannorbannor.com/) and ASMP (http://www.chimwasmp.org/ ) President Ron Gould are each official event photographers for the Romney / Obama campaigns. They each had interesting views on campaigns, shared no personal politics but did discuss contract details they have each had to deal with. As always, we stayed beyond our scheduled time to everyone’s satisfaction.
Meanwhile, in one of the key swing states, Mandy Groszko is hard at work on a program titled Small Business; Starting Maintaining Growing for Thursday, September 20 from 5-8 p.m. at 2294 Scioto Harper Dr Columbus OH. The speaker is Scott Van Buren founder of Folio Designhaus (http://www.foliodesignhaus.com/). Before starting Folio, he worked as the Creative Director of Antioch Publishing and as the Senior Designer for the Mazer Corporation. Folio designs logos/identity, packaging, web sites, marketing campaigns, and products, as well as educational and marketing books. For additional information, email Mandy at mandy.groszko@cengage.com.
One of the pleasures in life is doing what people say you can’t do. So grab your cup and head down to the sea or over to the bar. Network with people who also want to be doing something because as Margaret Mead said “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
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