Les Jones – President’s Message issue 21-2
Toronto. In April of 1995, we ushered in a new president – Les Jones (his photo is from the journal, enlarged and enhanced by Topaz Photo AI).
In the second issue that year (issue 21-2) Les offered these points in his first President’s Message: “1996 will mark the beginning of an important new phase for the PHSC as it develops into a society of national relevance.
“We have come a long way since Larry Boccioletti, John Linsky and Morris Fischtein founded the Society over 20 years ago with a nucleus of just 19 members.
“From these small beginnings, the PHSC has grown and prospered to a remarkable extent to become one of the most active and respected organizations involved in furthering the preservation of Canada’s photographic heritage.
“Our success has meant that we are now in a position to build on the efforts of the founders and to take the next step in establishing the PHSC as the premier private organization in the country promoting all aspects of photographic history.
“To this end the Executive has adopted a three point focus for the forthcoming years:
1) PHOTOGRAPHIC HISTORY To be more pro-active in encouraging original research into Canada ‘s photographic history. To explore ways to act as a reference and co-ordination centre for historical photographic information and to further advance the collecting of cameras and images.
2) MEMBER BENEFITS Produce the best magazine in North America, provide top- notch speakers and offer an array of services of use to our members.
3) MEMBERSHIP Increase efforts to ensure the maximum exposure for the Society and its events and endeavouring to ensure that everyone who might be interested in joining knows of our existence and understands the benefits …”
Les went on to list the immediate plans and members heading each plan. Read the rest of Les’s message in the pdf file for issue 21-2 on the free member’s only DVD. If you aren’t a member, consider joining today! Membership is both rewarding and inexpensive. See the Menu Item above titled ‘MEMBERSHIP’ and the notes at right to use credit cards or a PayPal account. Send the Membership form (and payment if a cheque) to the PHSC address on the form. Any questions? Drop a message to Lilianne at member@phsc.ca.
