Christmas PUG! 12/17/09

I’m looking into getting part of a restaurant set up for us. Either the Blue Martini, or the Fox-n-Hound. I’ll let you know, but plan on Thursday, the 17th, evening party!

Kevin Swan
http://www.KissWeddingBooks.com/

11/13/09 UPDATE!! Meeting Friday 13th.

Sorry, folks. Bob couldn’t make it.  But we have an amazing opportunity to hear from Gary Fong! This is a rare treat. Check out his many accomplishments here: http://www.garyfong.com/2.0/biography.html

He was one of the founders of Pictage, so this is a pretty sweet opportunity, even though it’s last minute!

Friday, November 13th

My house http://www.KevinSwan.com/map
7:30pm-9:30pm
Pictage will provide some eats.

 

10/28/09 WED: Meeting: A real live lawyer!

Guest speaker: Kevin Koons, Attorney at Law : Kroger, Gardis & Regas, LLP

My house http://www.KevinSwan.com/map
11:30a – 1:30p
Pictage will provide lunch.

Kevin is my friend and lawyer (it is possible). He’s been a great help setting up my businesses and handling questions about small biz and the law. How many times can you ask a lawyer questions for free?! Should be a good session.

September Meeting: Software

Sept 24th
6:30pm

Chad Franz’s killah pad
11650 Lantern Rd., Suite 137
Fishers, IN 46038

I couldn’t get the speaker I wanted lined up for this night, sorry about that. The good news, though, is that Bob Davis has graciously committed to October’s meeting on 10/15! You won’t want to miss that. I’ll tell you more about Bob later…

Let’s talk software next meeting… Not just editing, but anything that helps us get our workflow managed. Bring laptops, bring questions. I’ll show my full array of tools and how I use them, but I’m expecting some of you to bring your favorite solutions and share with the group.

Afterwards, a few of us usually head over to the Blue Martini for an after-PUG drink/snack. Hope some of you can make that!

Looking forward to hanging with you. PS: Check out the new slideshow stuff Pictage added, it’s pretty cool…

http://www.pro.pictage.com/products_slideshows.htm

August Indy PUG

Hey, PUG!

Good seeing you all last meeting. Thanks again to Janet.

Next meeting: August 27th / 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Location: Swan House  (http://www.KevinSwan.com/map)
Lunch provided by Pictage!

Note: there’s construction on 334, if you’re planning on coming from 65. Might be better to take Michigan up from 465.

Guest Speaker!

And, I’m excited to announce our guest speaker for the next meeting. Some of you may remember Greg Goelzer, who has been to some of our early PUGs. He’s a great photographer, but he’s an even better financial planner/advisor. He runs Goelzer Investment Management, downtown. Last year, I brought my accountant in for some Q/A, and I think a lot of people got something out of it. So, this year, I thought I’d bring a financial guru in and let you pepper him with questions about your savings.

Should you have an IRA; a SEP IRA?
Should you be investing in the stock market at all now?
Is gold better?
How do you set this stuff up if your self employed?
What kind of fees should you pay for different funds?
How much of your income should you put away?
How does it affect your taxes?

I realize we’re a photography group, but we’re also a small business group! So, I’m hopeful this will be relevant to you guys, and I know Greg knows his stuff!

Kev

Need Some Help Here!!!

Hey guys and gals.  I need your help.  I have a contest concluding on my blog and need some unbiased votes!  So far it’s been a lot of friends and family voting and I’d like some more outsiders.  So please stop by and check it out.  Just scroll down to the 5 finalists and vote for your favorite in the comment section.  I’d really appreciate it!

Thanks,

Kurtis 

My Blog

Jim Collins visits

Head over to my facebook page and tag yourself in the photo!
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=83604&id=668493810&ref=mf

May PUG meeting!

Hey everyone!

Here is the info on the upcoming PUG meeting!

Date: 5/20
Time: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Location: Kevin’s Place
4567 Skipping Rock Court
Zionsville IN 46077

The new Pictage CEO, Jim Collins, will be out to speak to us. It’s a very unique opportunity to be heard by the guy steering the Pictage ship. Jim is passionate about you and your success—it’s not just words, I believe this guy will do whatever it takes.

Hope you can all make it!

April PUG Meeting!

Hey everyone!

Below is the info on the next PUG meeting!

Remember, you don’t have to be a Pictage member to attend! All are ALWAYS welcome!

Date: 4/30
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Chad’s place

Fishers Office Suites, #137
11650 Lantern Rd.
Fishers, IN 46038
And here is the google maps link.

Still looking for subject suggestions from y’all. Bill Bryden will do a presentation on gelling your flash (which is pretty cool!). If you want to cover something other, toss the ideas out!

Extreme Home Makeover Photo Op

Hey gang, Extreme Home Makeover is coming to Indy, next week! I wanted to pass along information concerning the photography volunteers they are wanting to round up. I know it’s during OSP, which I look forward to seeing many of you at, but they are asking for 4 hour time slots.

“The Estridge Companies is proud to lead the build team for Extreme Makeover: Home Edition in Indianapolis. Hundreds of volunteers will donate thousands of hours to do the unthinkable – build a home in one week. Together, we look forward to building something great for a family of heroes.

Join us as Estridge leads the Indianapolis build team for Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Donate your time and talent and be a volunteer. Donate your resources to the family fund and help create a new beginning with the family’s new home. Or simply donate your enthusiasm and stop by the build to cheer on your Indianapolis team!”

The above from the Estridge website says it all…if you would like to donate your time as photographer for this event…please fill in a minimum of 4 hours and return to me by Monday and your hours will be confirmed by Wednesday or Thursday of this week…1^st come 1^st served! Overlapping hours are OK if need be to fit into your schedule…just let me know and we will make adjustments. Thank you in advance for helping create wonderful memories of this event!!! I am only concentrating on the actual 5 day construction period in this email…other photography times will be determined via another email.

Also, please respond in your return email with your complete information…personal name…business name6 and best phone contact.

Thanks again from one Volunteer to another Volunteer.

Kathy Brake

450-1045 cell
251-5320 land

A few of these might already be filled, this is the first version send out yesterday.

Mon Mar 30

6am-10am Jamie S (7-11)

10am-2pm

2pm-6pm

6pm-10pm
Tues Mar 31

6am-10am

10am-2pm

2pm-6pm

6pm-10pm
Wed Apr 1

6am-10am

10am-2pm

2pm-6pm Jamie S (2-6) Megan K (4-8)

6pm-10pm

Thur Apr 2

6am-10am

10am-2pm

2pm-6pm Megan K

6pm-10pm

Fri Apr 2

6am-10am

10am-2pm

2pm-6pm

6pm-10pm