To: <puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org>
Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:25:39 -0500
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] [attach] join UNIMA and PofA at the same time!


Hi,
Sorry if this is a bit long winded...Do hope you take the time to read it 
though!

Just wanted to put in 2 cents about joining both organizations (and I do 
believe it can be done via credit card).
I joined P of A in 1976 (I think) (was a young actor at the time) (1976 was 
before I had ever done a show).
The experience at the first festival (attended) cemented my interest and 
love of puppetry as a Theatrical medium parallel to none other.
The organizations were (and are) populated by some very fine and 
accomplished people. Some well known and some not.
I have a career going on 32 years in large part due to the sharing of 
information and support found from those who also love the medium and help 
maintain the organizations. Thank you so much!
Being a member of UNIMA was an outgrowth to my membership in P of A. 
Connecting to the WORLD. Wow. Puppetry can overcome a lot of (artificial and 
real) barriers. The 1980 festival in Washington D.C. was this kind of 
highlight  and truth for me.

The difference (I) found between "theatre people" and "puppet people" has a 
lot to do with a love of medium and a desire to see it always presented, 
better and better. Even "the BIG names" (were) and are willing to help the 
up and coming. Mentoring so to speak the way Spielberg talked about it at 
the Golden Globes.

The magazines are one of the biggest benefits. I took Martin Steven's 
correspondence course offered in the back of journals in the 70's.

I am not a "group" type. I am not a committee type. I don't volunteer for 
ANYTHING! Ever. So the only thing I can contribute is paying my dues and 
being a member and reaping the enormous rewards of that. Again I do thank 
those that are capable  - of making it possible for me to have this 
advantage.

HOWEVER and this is important -- without constantly new members without 
membership growing there is a danger of stagnation and loss.

It would be such a serious loss to our community.

To me (even though it is not technically so) Puptcrit  is an integral part 
of all of this. What Malagosia  has done (on her own) is incredible and so 
valuable.

I was totally amazed the first time it was made clear to me that everybody 
who was on Puptcrit was not also a member of the organizations and visa 
versa.

The festival in Atlanta looks to be very exciting - sort of a mini 1980 
Washington. So now is the time to join. Don't let the opportunity pass you 
by.

Please, please dear companions in this wonderful world - this dysfunctional 
but WONDERFUL family...if you are not a member NOW is the time to join 
because of this great deal. It only has benefit, to you and the current 
members.

Sorry for going on...but the feeling after a festival is unique (um a high - 
if I remember what that was like        REALLY).....
Being a part of P of A and UNIMA (and my guild) is also.......so much gain.

Mark Segal







----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Abrams" <sapuppets-AT-gmail.com>
To: "puptcrit" <puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org>
Sent: Saturday, January 10, 2009 1:22 PM
Subject: [Puptcrit] [attach] join UNIMA and PofA at the same time!


Puppeteers of America / UNIMA-USA

UNIMA-USA / Puppeteers of America

Recession Special:

Offer good January 10-February 28, 2009

Discounted rates to help connect YOU with the wider community of puppeteers.

UNIMA-USA and Puppeteers of America are working together
and we are proud to announce a spectacular offer for new members!

For the first time ever, write one check and join TWO
national puppetry organizations!

New members to both organizations may join at a 25% discount.

Already a member of one organization?

Current members of UNIMA-USA or PofA save 10% when they join the
other organization as a new member.

To look at further details of the Recession Special and to take
advantage of this unique opportunity for new members, visit the
PofA new members page and join both organizations:

<http://membership.puppeteers.org/>http://membership.puppeteers.org/

For information on each organization's membership
bene=DEts, please visit our websites:

UNIMA-USA:
<http://www.unima-usa.org/membership/index.html>http://www.unima-usa.org/membership/index.html

Puppeteers of  America:
<http://www.puppeteers.org/membership.html>http://www.puppeteers.org/membership.html


PDF of announcement and chart showing savings in all categories is attached.
Please share with puppeteers who might be interested
Steve


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