2026-27 Election Results

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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)

2026-27 Proposed Slate of Officers and Committee Chairs

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

2025-26 Competition Results

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MAY 2026 results (fiscal year FINAL RESULTS)

  1. Yang, Charles Total - 116

  2. Toksoy, John Total - 101

  3. Gerdenich, Mat Total - 99

  4. Jones, Vernon Total - 80

  5. Bubenzer, Bill Total - 75

  6. Hughes, Dale Total - 74

  7. Phillips, Joe Total - 50

  8. Conces, Dewey Total - 44

  9. Stawiasz, Sandy Total - 44

  10. van Santen, Jay Total - 43

  11. Jones, Tom Total - 23

  12. Schoch, Eric Total - 19

  13. Jackson, Valerie Total - 18

  14. Cotlar, Jack Total - 17

  15. Lato, Larry Total - 17

  16. Lapcheska, Bill Total - 16

  17. Sample, Pam Total - 14

  18. Kinzie, Scott Total - 9

  19. Reddigari, Sesha Total - 8

  20. Sachs, Mark Total - 8

  21. Spence, Jennifer Total - 8

  22. Holloway,John Total - 5

  23. Misamore, Marla Total - 5

  24. Petrovic, Bill Total - 5

  25. Breneman, Cindy Total - 3

  26. Schoon, Paul Total - 2

Total 903

April Competition Results: "Eat and Be Merry"

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Special thanks to our Judge Henry Heerschap. Visit his Internet presence at: 

Open B&W
1 -- Dewey Conces, Ant tending Aphids
2 -- Dale Hughes, Flow of Time
3 -- Charles Yang, Nothing was Clear

Open Color
1 -- Dewey Conces, Dogbane Leaf Beetle
2 --Charles Yang, Waiting Anxiously
3 -- Dale Hughes, On the Run
HM -- John Toksoy, Vaulted Harmony

Topic
1 --John Toksoy, Feast of Color
2 -- Mat Gerdenich, Fair Food
3 -- Sandy Stawiasz, I'm This Many Years Old
HM -- Bill Bubenzer, We are having fun, really

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2026-27 Club Leadership

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A special note from our PVCC Club Secretary:

As we look ahead to the coming year, we would like to encourage all members to consider taking a more active role in shaping the future of our club. In accordance with our bylaws, 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.

Serving as an officer or committee member is a rewarding way to give back, share your perspective, and help ensure we continue to offer a vibrant and engaging experience for all. If you’ve ever thought about getting more involved, now is the perfect time to step forward or support a fellow member who would make a great leader. Thank you in advance for giving this the consideration it deserves. This support is vital in order to keep our club functioning and delivering a best-in-class experience for our current and future club members.

Regards,
Mark