50th Anniversary 1975-2025
We're pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 Indiana State Fair Club Photography Competition
Riviera Camera Club
Muncie Camera Club
Photo Venture Camera Club
Some great competition again this year! Congratulations to all participants! Special thanks to IPPG for making this competition happen each year! It wouldn’t happen without all your efforts!
For a full summary of the results, click here
PVCC Members,
I am reaching out regarding your concern about getting your camera bags in with our current bag policy. I manage the security checks at the gates and will make sure our team knows those bags are allowed. They may do a more thorough search since the bags are larger, but there should not be an issue getting in. If there is, please reach out to me directly. Also, tripods are allowed.
Jennifer Esterline, CSSP
Director of Safety & Security
Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center
O: (317) 927-1408
jesterline@indianastatefair.com
Jessica Henchel and Logan Kinnett were also Cc’d on the email
BAG POLICY:
All bags must be 9” x 10” x 12” or smaller. All bags are subject to search prior to entering the Indiana State Fairgrounds. All bags larger than 9” x 10” x 12” will need to be returned to a vehicle or home before entering the Fairgrounds. Lockers are not available for those who arrive with oversized bags. Any prohibited items must be returned to a vehicle or home of they will be confiscated by public safety personnel and not returned. Fairgoers are not limited to the number of bags smaller than 9” x 10” x 12” that they bring in, and all bags may be searched. Any carry-in items for family care such as diaper bags, snacks, or water for children or medical reasons will be permitted – no medical proof or note needed.
New 2026-27 Officers:
President: Vernon Jones
Vice President- Jennifer Spence
Secretary- Open (reach out to Vernon Jonesy or email him at president@photoventure.org if you are interested) The Secretary is responsible for outgoing communications, which includes "Thanks" to our speakers, maintains a record of the club achievements and history. Will aid the President in notification to members of meeting changes.
Treasurer- Bill Bubenzer
New 2026-27 Committee Chair Appointments:
Competitions: Chris LeSesne and John Toksoy
Field Trips: Robert Candis and Bryant Pedigo
Historian/ Librarian: Eric Schoch
Membership: Jennifer Spence
Programs: Sandy Stawiasz and Cindy Breneman
Website: Bill Bubenzer
Please take a moment to thank for following for their service to our club:
Paul Schoon (serving as President)
Mark Sachs (serving as Secretary)
Charles Yang (serving as Competition Co-Chair)
Jay van Santen (serving as Competition Co-Chair)
ELECTIONS:
A nominating committee shall be established by the President at the last meeting in April. Nominations shall be presented to the club at the first meeting in June. Nominations may be accepted from the floor, with the prior concurrence of the nominee. The election shall be the third meeting in June.
Current 2026-27 Officer Nominations:
President: Vernon Jones
Vice President- Jennifer Spence
Secretary- Open (reach out to Paul or email him at president@photoventure.org if you are interested)
Treasurer- Bill Bubenzer
Current 2026-27 Committee Chair Appointments:
Competitions: Chris LeSesne and John Toksoy
Field Trips: Robert Candis and Bryant Pedigo
Historian/ Librarian: Eric Schoch
Membership: Jennifer Spence
Programs: Sandy Stawiasz and Cindy Breneman
Website: Bill Bubenzer
Yang, Charles Total - 116
Toksoy, John Total - 101
Gerdenich, Mat Total - 99
Jones, Vernon Total - 80
Bubenzer, Bill Total - 75
Hughes, Dale Total - 74
Phillips, Joe Total - 50
Conces, Dewey Total - 44
Stawiasz, Sandy Total - 44
van Santen, Jay Total - 43
Jones, Tom Total - 23
Schoch, Eric Total - 19
Jackson, Valerie Total - 18
Cotlar, Jack Total - 17
Lato, Larry Total - 17
Lapcheska, Bill Total - 16
Sample, Pam Total - 14
Kinzie, Scott Total - 9
Reddigari, Sesha Total - 8
Sachs, Mark Total - 8
Spence, Jennifer Total - 8
Holloway,John Total - 5
Misamore, Marla Total - 5
Petrovic, Bill Total - 5
Breneman, Cindy Total - 3
Schoon, Paul Total - 2
Total 903
