Get involved and help shape the future of our organization! As a nonprofit, PPA is truly an association led by photographers like you. PPA Council is made up of members from across the country who are dedicated to helping fellow photographers thrive. Keep scrolling to learn how you can make a difference in our community.
The nominating and voting process is completely electronic, so watch your inbox for future emails with links and instructions. In the meantime, here are a few things to keep in mind.
PPA Council is a delegate body which meets once a year at Imaging USA. Councilors handle Association business, which may include Bylaws and Adopted Procedure changes and the election of the PPA Board of Directors and/or its nominating Committee
In addition to attending the annual Council meeting, it shall be the duty of the elected Councilors:
Council elections are governed by the Council Policies. All Full, Additional, Associate, Retired and Life PPA members are eligible to be nominated and vote in the Council election in their state.
There is a maximum of 150 elected Councilors total. Each state (including DC and Canada) has a minimum of one (1) Councilor. The remaining seats will be distributed proportionally based on PPA’s membership. Any U.S. Territory with a minimum of 30 PPA members will receive one seat. Past-presidents, Committee Chairman, and the Board of Directors will serve on Council as non-elected Councilors.
View your state's council seat allocation here.