You can actually place a pre-bid on this website for the fabulous "Spotlight Packages" being offered at the PPACH Celebration Gala and Auction in New Orleans on January 14. This will allow you to evaluate these outstanding opportunities, and in the case of specific events, you can check to see if they fit into your personal and business schedules. Final auction bids can be made at the annual PPA Charities Celebration, which takes place the night before the official opening of PPA’s Imaging USA national convention.

The packages range from personal training by leading industry educators to a week-long dream vacation in a private villa located in Cabo San José Mexico, near Cabo San Lucas! See sidebar at top right for information about the bidding process and how to place your bids. We hope to see you in person at the auction in New Orleans on January 14! Doors open at 8:00 P.M.

BIDDING INFORMATION
PAKAGE NAME: #101 - Texas School Bonanza
VALUE: $1,230
MINIMUM BID: $600
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Here’s your chance to pick ANY instructor you want at the fabulous and fun Texas School (April 29th-May 4th, 2012), even if the class is already sold out . . . which makes it PRICELESS! Package includes:

• Full week’s tuition (You must be 21 years or older to attend Texas School).
• 5 night’s lodging at the InterContinental Hotel and Conference Center, 15201 Dallas Parkway, Dallas.

BIDDING INFORMATION
PAKAGE NAME: #102 - Cabo Villa Vacation
VALUE: $4,900
MINIMUM BID: $2,500
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Spend an unforgettable week in a beautiful lakeside, ocean view golf course villa in Cabo San José Mexico, near Cabo San Lucas. This gorgeous private villa comfortably sleeps 6 to 8 people, featuring 3 master suites—each with private bath, plus a pullout queen size bed in living room. It is ideal for three couples to share in this villa. The Villa has 3 1/2 bathrooms, a gourmet kitchen, and extensive outdoor patio overlooking your private spa, infinity edge pool, golf course fairway, a beautiful 4-acre lake, and distant view of the Sea of Cortez. The area is quaint, activities are abundant. The ocean is within walking distance, and five golf courses are within 15 minutes. Three courses we're designed by Jack Nicklaus, one by Robert Trent Jones. These courses feature spectacular ocean and mountain holes. Villa residents can play on the home course for approximately $60.00 per round. The Villa is available for a variety of dates from November 2011 to November 2012. Adults over 25 years. families and children. No pets, no smoking. Go to www.celebrationoflifecabo.com.

The property’s name, “Celebration of LIfe,” embodies what this fabulous villa and its surroundings are all about: It’s the perfect locale for photographic expeditions or golfing, or simply chilling out with friends or family.

Los Cabos Mexican Villa Available Dates

As of January 1, 2012 these 11 dates are available for this auction, and you have 30 days to choose your date by visiting www.celebrationoflifecabo.com and filling out the contact request. These dates can only be chosen thru the website and are on a first come, first served basis.

April 7th -April14th, 2012
May 12th -May 19th 2012
May 19th -May 26th 2012
May 26th -June 2nd 2012
June 2nd –June 9th 2012
June 16th –June 23rd 2012
June 23rd – June 30th 2012
June 30th – July 7th 2012
July 7th – July 14th 2012
July 14st – July 21th 2012
October 20th – October 27 2012
October 27th – Nov 3rd 2012
Nov 3rd– Nov 10th 2012
  House is Closed
  August and September.
Check in at 3pm. Check out at 10am.

BIDDING INFORMATION
PAKAGE NAME: #103 - Ron Nichols Workflow
VALUE: $2,821
MINIMUM BID: $1,500
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Ron Nichols Digital Solutions is synonymous with sales and workflow. He provides sales and workflow consulting services to studios, labs and software development companies and also teaches digital transition through in-studio seminars, at affiliate schools, conventions and lab-sponsored events. His Spotlight Package includes one-on-one consultation and workflow products.


Ron’s Workflow Product Bundle Package

• ProSelect Pro 2012
• ProSelect Composite Album Collections I & II
• ProSelect Room View Collections I & II
• Ron Nichols Studio Retouching Palette
• Ron Nichols Fine Art Enhancement Palette
• RNDS Texture Set 1 & 2
• Ron’s Actions Palette

Personal Workflow Consulting with Ron Nichols*

• One-hour pre-consultation phone/online meeting to identify your studio needs.
• Three-hour personal GoToMeeting online training sessions. Ron can work with you and your staff with personalized training on the workflow topics you need most. From computer systems and networking, to ProSelect set-up and usage, sales, to retouch training. Regardless of the workflow topic Ron can help you smooth out workflow bumps and increase your sales.

*Winning bidder has the option of converting online consultation services to on-site services. $1000 would be applied against Ron’s $3500 two-day on-site fee. Bidder responsible for travel expense.

BIDDING INFORMATION
PAKAGE NAME: #104 - Lakeside Education & Fun Package
VALUE: $5,000
MINIMUM BID: $2,000
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May 19-25, 2012

Spend up to 7 days at Ann Monteith’s lakeside home and studio at Deep Creek Lake, MD, a 4-seasons resort located in the mountains of western Maryland (Garrett County). House sleeps 10 in 5 bedroooms/5 baths, plus sofa bed in family room. Winning bidder is welcome to invite colleagues, friends or family.


For two of those days, you will receive personal posing/lighting and marketing education from Master Photographers Jamie Hayes and Mary-Fisk Taylor, one of the industry’s most dynamic and sought-after teaching duos. Instruction dates — between May 19 and 25, 2012 — to be determined between the winning bidder and the instructors.

The 4,000 sq. ft. lake house includes upper and lower-level living rooms, 2 dining areas, oversized deck, 2 screened-in porches, 2 garden tubs, and hot tub. Bedrooms are configured as follows: 3 king-size bedrooms, one room with twin beds, and one room with a double bed. Pull-out queen sofa in downstairs living room.

BIDDING INFORMATION
PAKAGE NAME: #105 - 2013 IUSA Atlanta Package
VALUE: $1,200
MINIMUM BID: $800
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The last time Imaging USA was held in Atlanta, the PPA annual convention broke all attendance records, and it’s likely to do the same in 2013. That’s why bidding on this package makes so much sense. Here’s what you’ll get:

• 2 Full-Convention Registrations to Imaging USA in Atlanta – January 20-21, 2013. (Arrive on Saturday, January 19, to attend the PPA Charities Celebration Gala, starting at 8:00 P.M.)
• 2 Domestic Airfare for 2 to Atlanta
• 2013 PPA Membership (Active)

What a great way to assure that you don’t miss any of the education, fun and friendship at IUSA 2013!

BIDDING INFORMATION
PAKAGE NAME: #106 – AfterDark “Pay It Forward” Package
VALUE: $6,371
MINIMUM BID: $2,500
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AfterDark’s Dave Junion subscribes to the “Pay It Forward” philosophy, and that’s exactly what he and a fantastic group of friends are doing with this spectacular package, the proceeds of which will make a world of difference for children in desperate need of facial surgery that Operation Smile can provide. Remember . . . the bigger the bid, more children will be helped! This incredible package includes:

• From Dave Junion FOUR (4) AfterDark scholarships — either location. $2,000. Lodging for 2 rooms/3 nights each room. $800. Total $2,800.
• From Sandy Puc’: a free in-studio week-long class. $995
• From Marathon: Marathon Designer Website. $495
• From Vicki Taufer & Vgalleryhaven.com: V Gallery Evolution Collection with Flo (4 DVD's) and printed materials. $249
• From Silver Lake: FOUR (4) color smack backdrops. $796
• From Lori Nordstrom: Senior DVD (entire senior campaign . . . all marketing, studio pieces, product menu and product templates). $199. Charitable Marketing DVD (everything you need to host your own charity event, including marketing, studio pieces, pricing, products and more). $199 Total: $398
• From Ben Shirk: Sports Template DVD. $199
• From WHCC: 1 background - any size - any design. $240

BIDDING INFORMATION
PAKAGE NAME: #107 - Legend of Brazos
VALUE: $3,000
MINIMUM BID: $1,000
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This massive 40"x57" 3-inch canvas wrap of “Legend of Brazos, Texas Ranger” by Richard Sturdevant, represents an exceptional opportunity to own a spectacular decorative focal point for your home or office. It is also the Grand Imaging Award Winner for 2011, which represents last year’s best image in PPA competition.

Prior to becoming a photographer, Richard made his living as a classic, award-winning artist. He is a nationally known art instructor and a published subject matter expert. Using airbrush and oil, his photorealistic style provided a natural transition to photography. Today, his passion for painting comes alive in his creations of photographic art.

This artwork is donated jointly by the artist and BWC Photo Imaging.

BIDDING INFORMATION
PAKAGE NAME: #108 - Easy Prey
VALUE: $1,000
MINIMUM BID: $500
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This stunning 16" x36" ready-to-frame 3/4-inch canvas by Sandra Pearce richly portrays the juxtaposition of peacefully grazing zebras with the menacing danger of a hidden predator. The image is one of Sandra’s award-winning 2011 Electronic Imaging prints.

A Master in Electronic Imaging, Sandra placed first and second in Electronic Imaging in 2011 from PPA and GIA and was named Florida PPA Artist of the year for 2010. Sandra combines her joy of painting with the photographic images she captures, noting that "Dreams become reality one choice at a time!"

This artwork is donated jointly by the artist and BWC Photo Imaging.

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