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-We will start on time (6:30 P.M.)
•-Agenda will be announced at the start of the meeting
•-Time keeper assigned to help keep meeting on schedule
•-One person speaks at a time on pass around mic
•-Please be courteous and professional-when others speak please listen!
•-Please place all pagers and cell phones on “silent”. No cell phone calls will be allowed during meeting.
Many people have asked me why we meet on an irregular basis as opposed to a monthly schedule. Here is why.
The structure of our association is unique. Our association is a networking association. All of our meetings are free and sponsored by manufacturers, vendors and local dealers.
Most associations have dues and monthly meetings. They have officers and committees. Charging dues has legal, tax and accounting implications. Having officers and committees gets complicated and involved. I prefer to keep it free and simple.
To have a monthly meeting puts time demands on members and they can get somewhat complacent about attending regularly scheduled monthly meetings. I would rather make the meetings meaningful and of value to those who do attend.
To plan and orchestrate monthly meetings becomes very time consuming and I have to devote most of my time to running my own business.
Meetings have better attendance when they are focused around products and services our members use and are interested in.
Therefore, meetings are held when we get sponsorship from a manufacturer or vendor in our industry. I have to plan far ahead to work with their schedules and availability. This is how I keep the meetings free and valuable to members. So meetings are scheduled with those things in mind. Suggestions are always welcome.
Sincerely,
Bob Perl, President
Atlanta Videographers Association
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Please join us for the next meeting of the Atlanta Videographers Association on MONDAY October 4, 2010 at 6:30 P.M. hosted by Tape Warehouse and sponsored by Showcase Video and Panasonic.
Suggestion! Arrive early (by 5:30) and browse and shop for all your video needs before the meeting begins.
Directions to Tape Warehouse-When entering Peachtree Industrial Blvd. from I-285 heading north, take the first exit which is Tilly Mill Road. At the bottom of the exit ramp is a 4 way intersection. Go straight thru the intersection, stay on the access road for about 300 yards and turn right onto Peachtree Square. Tape Warehouse is the 3rd building on the left. Look for their big sign on the side of their building. Their phone number is (770) 458-1679. For more information about the meeting call Bob Perl @ (678) 363-6106 or e-mail me at bobperl@mindspring.com.
Refreshmentss courtesy of Showcase Video and Panasonic.
I urge all video producers to attend this meeting. By sharing ideas, skills and knowledge with each other we will all prosper. There is strength in numbers! Be an active part of our group and our industry.
BRING PLENTY OF YOUR BUSINESS CARDS!!!
(1) Association Business: Welcome, Dealer/Vendor Introductions, New Members Sign Up, Exch. Bus. Cards, etc. Tony Hale of the DV Shop, Kenny Crysler of Showcase and Lou Simmons of Tape Warehouse will inform us of new products and great deals they will be offering.
(2) Introduction of new AVA members, Used equipment corner, member announcements and more! Member commentary and member video demos.
(3) Panasonic Rep. Jimmie McGinnis will introduce latest Panasonic Camera, the HMC-150 and give a preview of the new Panasonic AG-AF 100 HD Camera with the feel and features of a video camera and the image quality of a DSLR camera. He will also explain and answer questions about the AVCHD format.
(4) Presentation by Internet Marketing Expert Mark Osborne of Cardinal Web Solutions-"Putting Video Content to Work in Online Marketing"
about using video-sharing sites to distribute videos and drive traffic to clients’ websites using the videos you produce for your clients. His techniques combined with your video skills will help establish yourself as a brand, using video to drive traffic to your websites and convert visitors to buyers.
ONLINE VIDEO IS THE HOTTEST MARKETING TOOL ON THE PLANET. IT IS EXPLODING!! . Learn how to profit from it.
Bring your Business Cards and NETWORK!!
For more information about the meeting call Bob Perl @ (678) 363-6106 or e-mail me at bobperl@mindspring.com
As always, admission is FREE and new members are welcome. Dress is casual.
AVA July 23 Meeting Recap
Mike Stewart, the "Internet Video Guy" did an amazing presentation about how to make huge profits from internet video for small business and from promoting your video products and business online. If you are serious about making serious money using your current video skills and equipment, then visit his website at: www.internetvideoguy.com
The AVA would like to express our sincere appreciation and thanks to Wes Moore of Moorecast.com who donated this website to the AVA two years ago and who just renewed our hosting for eight years (till 2014!) as a gift to the AVA.
We will continue to support those who support us!!
Thank you Wes!!!_______________________________________________
AVA is an association of professional videographers in Atlanta and surrounding areas who provide services ranging from online video, corporate video, wedding video, photo montages, movie transfers, DVD transfers, life histories, and more.
This informational website is for the use and benefit of AVA members, video professionals, and others in need of professional video services in the Atlanta area. Visitors, comments and suggestions are always welcome. This site will be constantly modified and upgraded to better inform and serve the members and the video community. For additional information please e-mail Bob Perl at: bobperl@mindspring.com or you may call me at (678) 363-6106
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AVA Meeting Facts
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Tape Warehouse is a long-time AVA Sponsor
The meetings are free and open to all videographers, editors, media producers and those who are interested in our industry. Dress is casual and refreshments will be provided. Bring your business cards and network with others in our industry.
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