Hocking Hills Field Trip June 27-29

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PVCC Field Trip
Hocking Hills State Park
19852 State Route 664
Logan, OH 43138
June 27 - 29, 2025
Holiday Inn Express, Logan, Ohio (room rate $215+ tax/night)
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Join us for a weekend of photography in Southern Ohio. The hills should be green and lush this time of year and hopefully the waterfalls are flowing. This weekend falls during a new moon cycle for anyone who wants to do some astrophotography.

This is a Friday to Sunday trip and allows for flexibility of members to join the group either Friday evening or during the day on Saturday. We will be staying at the Holiday Inn Express, 12916 Grey Street, Logan, Ohio. The hotel includes the following amenities: free full buffet breakfast, indoor pool, 24 hour fitness center, 24 hour business center, free Wi-Fi access and guest laundry. A block of 10 rooms (5 single bed & 5 double bed) will be held until May 27, at which time they will be released. Please contact the reservation office at 740-385-7700 and reserve your room under the block name of Photo Venture Camera Club. Individual reservations must be cancelled by 6 pm on the date of arrival to avoid a cancellation fee. Spouses/significant others are welcome to attend.

General itinerary:

  • Friday evening - arrive at hotel in Logan, dinner and astrophotography @ John Glenn Astronomy Park if interested.

  • Saturday – head to HHSP and explore the Old Man’s Cave, Upper and Lower Falls area, lunch at a local restaurant, back to HHSP to explore Conkles Hollow and Rock House. Following dinner back in Logan those who wish can participate in astrophotography at John Glenn Astronomy Park. Sunday – members are free to head back to HHSP for additional morning hours of photography and head home on their time frame.

  • Sunrise approx. 6:00 am

  • Sunset approx. 9:00 pm

  • Milky Way visible 11:00pm – 4:00 am

Hocking Hills State Park – The park is comprised of several, non-contiguous areas within Hocking State Forest. There is a newer visitor Center located near the parking lot for Old Man’s Cave/Upper & Lower Falls. Visit https://www.hockinghills.com for more information and photos of the area.

John Glenn Astronomy Park – https://jgap.info The Park does astronomy programs on Friday and Saturday nights March through November, weather permitting which may be of interest to everyone, even those not wanting to do astrophotography. The Park is large enough to allow photography while the program is going on. However, parking is limited. FREE parking passes are required and will need to be reserved prior to arrival. Program topics are generally announced about one month in advance and are listed on the Park website.

IPPG Print Competition

We received the following information from Lois Talley - IPPG Print Chair

Ready for a bit of fun? Submit your digital entries for IPPG printcompetition.com and see how you stack up! Test your skills and/or get valuable feedback for your next state fair or PPA submission. Plus, the highest scoring print lands a cool $100 prize!

Mark your calendar:

  • Entry deadline: 4/11/2025 at 11:00 pm EST.

  • Live judging: 4/12/2025 at 9:00 am EST.

  • There will be three certified judges and a jury chair.

Lois J. Talley
LoisJTalley@gmail.com
www.PhotographyByLois.com
317-258-8829

2024-25 Leadership

PVCC membership elected new officers and committee chairs for the 2024-25 fiscal year! Thank you Sandy and Larry for your service to the club!

OFFICERS 2024-25
President                            Vernon Jones (Jonesy)
Vice President                   Paul Schoon
Secretary                            Mark Sachs
Treasurer                            Bill Bubenzer
Past President                   Sandy Stawiasz

COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Competition                      Charles Yang, Jay van Santen
Field Trips                          Jennifer Spence (chair), Can Toksoy, Bryant Pedigo
Historian/ Librarian         Eric Schoch
Membership                      Sarah Browning
Programs                            Jennifer Spence (chair) Can Toksoy, Cindy Breneman, Robert Candis, Thomas Jones, Brian Martin, Justin Sicking
Website                              Bill Bubenzer

Display Tent and Panels for Sale

TENT AND DISPLAYS HAVE BEEN SOLD

PVCC has decided to no longer participate in the annual Penrod Arts Festival. The club is selling our display tent and panels. This is a typical 10x10 display and we are asking $1500 for the complete set. If you or an artist you know is considering doing art shows and are potentially interested in purchasing the equipment, please contact Sandy Stawiasz at president@pvcc.org. Thank you.