Convention

IPPA CONVENTION 2010

April 23-25, 2010

St. Louis University, Tegeler Hall, 3550 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, Mo

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00005242-Beslan-002Photo by Liz O. Baylen, Los Angeles Times

IPPA CONFERENCE SPEAKERS:

  1. David Eulitt, Kansas City Star
  2. Erik Lunsford, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
  3. Josh Meltzer, Western Kentucky University
  4. Liz O. Baylen, Los Angeles Times

REGISTRATION

  • Did you enter iBOP or iSBOP? You’re paid up! Come on out! Please e-mail us or register on Facebook to warn us you’ll be there.
  • Professional IPPA members in good standing who didn’t pay the contest fee can preregister by sending a $30 check made out to the IPPA to Steve Warmowski/IPPA Treasurer, 1815 Mound Road, Jacksonville IL 62650.
  • Or, pay $40 at the door Saturday.
  • Students can pay $10 at the door.

LODGING:

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Friday

iBOP (pro) Contest Judging
9:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.
Tegeler Hall Room 105, 3550 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, Mo.
iSBOP (student) Contest
12:00 P.M. (noon) - 5:00 P.M.
Fitzgerald Hall Room 221 (building next door to Tegeler Hall)
Dinner
Smoking Joe’s BBQ: http://smokingjoesbbq.com/

Saturday

Convention
Auditorium of Tegeler Hall, 3550 Lindell Blvd.
11:00 A.M. Doors open, light breakfast and sponsors available
12:00 P.M. (noon) - 5:00 P.M. Speakers:
12:00 (noon) Liz O. Baylen, Los Angeles Times
1:15 P.M. David Eulitt, Kansas City Star
2:30 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. Break3:00 P.M. Erik Lunsford, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
4:15 P. M. Josh Meltzer, Western Kentucky University
Dinner
TBA

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Free things to do in St. Louis for the weekend!

Gateway Arch-Jefferson National Expansion Memorial

St. Louis Riverfront
St. Louis, MO 63102
Phone: (314) 982-1410
Toll-Free: (877) 982-1410
Public Email: info@gatewayarch.com
URL: www.gatewayarch.com

The Gateway Arch Riverfront, highlighted by the majestic Gateway Arch, attracts more than four million guests each year. At 630 ft., our nation’s tallest man-made monument has plenty of exciting activities. Take the tram ride to the top, see a documentary film, experience a giant screen movie, visit the Lewis & Clark exhibit in the museum and go shopping. Open daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s. Extended summer hours.

Saint Louis Art Museum

One Fine Arts Drive
Forest Park
St. Louis, MO 63110
Phone: (314) 721-0072
Public Email: publicrelations@slam.org
URL: www.slam.org

Built as the Fine Arts Palace of the 1904 World’s Fair and one of the nation’s leading comprehensive art museums. Collections include works of art of exceptional quality from virtually every culture and time period. Highlights include free admission to special exhibitions on Fri. and programs that range from films to performances. FREE.

Anheuser-Busch Consumer Hospitality Center

12th & Lynch Sts.
St. Louis, MO 63118
Phone: (314) 577-2626
URL: www.budweisertours.com

Tours include the historic Brew House, Budweiser Clydesdale stable, lager cellar, packaging plant, hospitality room and Anheuser-Busch gift shop. Open daily. FREE.

Saint Louis Zoo

Forest Park
St. Louis, MO 63110
Phone: (314) 781-0900
Toll-Free: (800) 966-8877
URL: www.stlzoo.org

Home to more than 22,805 exotic animals, many of them rare and endangered. These 800 species represent the major continents and biomes of the world. Set in the rolling hills, lakes and glades of Forest Park, the Saint Louis Zoo is always a great place to be. FREE.

iBOP, iBOM, and iSBOP Contests

*postmark deadlines for all contests have been extended a week to Friday March 26th!

2009 Illinois Best of Photography Contest (iBOP)

  • The 2009 iBOP form with updated rules is available for download.
  • The deadline to mail or drop off your iBOP form and entry disc is March 26, 2010.
  • Entries should be mailed or dropped off to Allison Williams — Photo Pioneer Press Newspapers, 3701 West Lake Ave. Glenview, IL 60026
  • Open judging will take place Friday April 23 at the IPPA conference at St. Louis University in St. Louis, followed by the education day Saturday April 24. Conference details and registration will be posted at ippaonline.com.
  • Entering the contest also pays all fees to attend the conference April 23-25.

2009 Illinois Best of Multimedia Contest (iBOM)

he online form for the 2009 IPPA Best of Multimedia competition is available here. The deadline for entry is March 26th, 2010.
About the contest:
  • Make sure to check the “Multimedia” box in your iBOP (photo contest) form if you enter iBOM (multimedia contest).
  • Judging will take place between March and April and winners should be announced at the IPPA conference at St. Louis University in St. Louis.
  • iBOM Entrants must pay the IPPA iBOP contest entry fee.

About the your iBOM entires:

  • You may enter up to 10 pieces plus a multimedia portfolio (comprised of 5 pieces).
  • Judges reserve the right to move an entry to a different category if it is entered wrong.
  • When reasonably possible, please remove all branding, bylines and credits from the project.
  • Entries must be submitted with a live URL that works. Entries that malfunction or don’t work will be disqualified.
  • Changes from last year include the removal of the Multimedia Portfolio category.

2009 Illinois Student Best of Photography Contest (iSBOP)

The form and updated rules for the 2009 IPPA Illinois Student Best of Photography competition are now available for download.

This competition is open only to full-time students:
  • Attending an Illinois college or university
  • Illinois residents attending out-of-state schools, all work is eligible.
  • For out-of-state students interning at Illinois newspapers, only work created during the internship is eligible.
  • Students may enter both the iBOP and Student iBOP. iBOP requires $40 fee for IPPA members.
  • There is no iSBOP contest entry fee for IPPA student members. Membership is $10/year. If your dues are not paid by March 15th your entries will not be eligible.
  • Dues may be included with entries, but not by check—only money orders payable to “IPPA” or cash.

A few other things about iSBOP:

  • The deadline to mail your iSBOP form and entry disc is March 26, 2010.
  • Entries should be mailed to Brian Morowczynski - 2734 N. 74th Ct. Elmwood Park, IL 60707
  • Open judging will take place Friday April 23 at the IPPA conference at St. Louis University in St. Louis.
  • Entering the contest also pays all fees to attend the conference April 23-25.