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Cape Camera September 2024

Fun at the PSSA Parys congress

in the VRYSTAAAT!

The five CTPS members who attended the 2024 PSSA Congress in Parys made full
use of all the offerings that attract photographers to such events: interesting speak-
ers, photo opportunities, ample food and loads of fun socialising with old and new
friends. These pictures by Sydney Truter tell the story

It is difficult to explain the attraction good as any year-end function and invited to question the directors and
of voluntarily spending a week in a in between making new friends with raise any concerns during the Mem-
small town at a congress to some- people from across the country and bers' Forum after the AGM.
one who has never attended a pho- connecting with old friends. And if it That would give you an idea why
tographic congress. is held in a small town, brace yourself some of our club members are such
But, think of it as at least eight in- for a feast at every meal. keen congress-goers.
teresting outings (morning and af- And, oh yes! You also get to hear Therefore we hope to welcome ALL
ternoon) for unique photoshoots, what PSSA directors have done dur- CTPS members at our own congress
at least four E&D workshops, about ing the previous year, or are plan- in Struisbaai next year in August
ten lectures by experts, a banquet as ning for the near future. You are also when the canolas will be in bloom.

Next year it's our turn: save the date for
11 to 15 August in Struisbaai

At the end of this year's congress Chris Nel handed the con-
gress banner to Nicol du Toit of CTPS, who'll organise of the
next congress in Struisbaai to celebrate our 135th anniversary.
It was introduced with an AV, set to the tune of Hier kom Bre-
dasdorp se Rooi Span by the Baardskeerdersbos Orkes, which
Ken Woods kindly produced. Several of the delegates in Parys
said they will definitely attend our congress in Struisbaai, as
they were keen to photograph the canola, sea scapes, Elim,
fisher communities and all the other attractions.
That was even before they saw our list of speakers — among
them Freeman Patterson! The list of illustrious speakers, in-
teresting topics and photogenic outings will be published on
the PSSA website, as soon as the Parys Congress concludes
their post-congress postings.

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