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Winners of the 2009 Miller's $100K Charity Program

Julie Brown — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:01:00 GMT

After an exciting year of charity giveaways in 2008, we’ve now kicked off the Miller’s $100K Charity Program for 2009. With your help, we’ll once again be handing out $100,000 in charitable contributions during this year’s tradeshow season. Simply drop by the Miller’s booth at any of our scheduled conventions to register. If your name is drawn, we’ll give you $1,000 to donate to your favorite charity in your name! Winners and their selected charities to date are listed below:

SPA

Peg Bucker and Michael Hewitt: Donating $1,000 to the Churchill Animal Protection Society

Steve Ervin: Donating $1,000 to the Eugene Field Foundation

Nicholas Williams: Donating $1,000 to the Saguaro High School Band Boosters

Phillips Mitchell: Donating $1,000 to Refuge Ministries

Elizabeth Sampson: Donating $1,000 to Autism Advocates of Indiana

Imaging USA

Meagan Yohnke: Donating $1,000 to the Wounded EOD Warrior Foundation

Jay and Jeanette Pierstorff: Donating $1,000 to the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

Mac McDougal: Donating $1,000 to the Humane Society of Southern Arizona

Linda Hamilton: Donating $1,000 to the American Cancer Society

Christine Paulsen: Donating $1,000 to the Spinal Cord Society

Jim Peterson: Donating $1,000 to the Sedona Jazz on the Rocks

Patty Fox: Donating $1,000 to the PPA Charities

John & Cindy La Barge: Donating $1,000 to Home Care & Hospice

Danny & Teresa Emrich: Donating $1,000 to the Boys & Girls Club of the Greater Cook County Area

Jessica Edwards: Donating $1,000 to The Empty Stocking Fund of Cumberland, KY

Don and Corlis Adams: Donating $1,000 to The Flint Riverquarium

Teri Quance: Donating $1,000 to Victim Relief Ministries

Mid-East

Carmen Frederick: Donating $1,000 to the Pregnancy Resource Center

Valerie Traynor: Donating $1,000 to the Golden Retriever Foundation

SYNC

Lisa Sibley: Donating $1,000 to the Local Community Housing Corp./Cops and Kids

Kathleen Hall: Donating $1,000 to the Metropolitan Ministries c/o Feinstein Challenge

WPPI

Janet Parker: Donating $1,000 to Christian Homecare Services Inc.

Corey Brown: Donating $1,000 to Heart 4 Kids

Kalise Smith: Donating $1,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters

Kristi Klemens: Donating $1,000 to Grace for Children Foundation

Daniel Peluso: Donating $1,000 to the PKD Foundation

Julie Kettler: Donating $1,000 to Beavercreek Baptist Church

Tait DeBaca: Donating $1,000 to Planet Pethood International

Robin B. Langsdorf: Donating $1,000 to Shoot For Success, Inc.

Brandon Miller: Donating $1,000 to XP Family Support Group

Karen Lindberg: Donating $1,000 to The National Humane Society of the United States

Anthony Holguin: Donating $1,000 to the Assistance League of Saddleback Valley

Jeremy & Hara Cook: Donating $1,000 to Globe International

David Jensen: Donating $1,000 to Friends of Pets

Aaron Marron: Donating $1,000 to Apostolic Assembly of the Faith in Chris Jesus

Connecticut

Lynne Wentworth: Donating $1,000 to the Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep Foundation

Rocco Leone: Donating $1,000 to St. Jude's Children's Hospital

North Carolina

Bonnie Berlin: Donating $1,000 to The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County

Lance Richardson: Donating $1,000 to Chordoma Foundation

Rose Mary Cheek: Donating $1,000 to Day Spring Ministries

ProPhoto Expo - California

Bill Watson: Donating $1,000 to Moment By Moment

Victoria Wispell: Donating $1,000 to Mustard Seed Tutorial Center

Christine McDowell: Donating $1,000 to Good Neighbors Campaign

Daniel Avila: Donating $1,000 to American Heart Association

Ohio

Matthew Farson: Donating $1,000 to Hope Street Kids

Heart of America

Art & Soul Photography: Donating $1,000 to the International Institute of Christian Studies

Brian Baer: Donating $1,000 to Merryman Performing Arts Center

Jerry Kramer: Donating $1,000 to Mount Pleasant Community Church

Kate Wright: Donating $1,000 to Log Providence Missionary Baptist Church Building Fund

MARC Spring Convention

Tonya Davis: Donating $1,000 to Baby Fold

SEPPA

Billy Ross: Donating $1,000 to H.O.P.E. Center

Darrell Galloway: Donating $1,000 to Griffin High School

Anne Grant: Donating $1,000 Sally's Angels, Inc.

Mississippi-Alabama

Melissa Tash: Donating $1,000 to IMS First Stop

Texas School

Melissa Darst: Donating $1,000 to Lena Pope Home, Inc

Louisiana

Jay Faugot: Donating $1,000 to St. Thomas More Catholic High School Foundation

Chris Martinez: Donating $1,000 to The City of Love

Oklahoma

Meghan Norton: Donating $1,000 to Edmond Women's Club

Tennessee

Michelle & Tracy Batte: Donating $1,000 to Veterans Administration/VA Hospital of Nashville, TN

Florida

Gina Weaver: Donating $1,000 to Tree House, Inc.

PPANE

Isabella Britain Hill: Donating $1,000 to Akita Rescue of the Mid-Atlantic

Susan Malboeuf: Donating $1,000 to Nashua High School Music Booster Association

Leigh DiLeonardo: Donating $1,000 to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

SWPPA

Ginna Melhorn: Donating $1,000 to Ft. Bend Young Life

Katherine Stone: Donating $1,000 to Jeremy's Friends

After Dark

Austin, TX: Donating $2,500 to Operation Smile

Austin, TX: Donating $2,500 to Dress for Success

Thanks to all who registered! To learn more about the Miller’s $100K Charity Program or to find out what convention we'll be attending next, click here.

Miller's $100K Charity Winner, Thomas Gillingham

Julie Brown — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:23:00 GMT

We recently received a nice package from one of our winners of the 2008 Miller’s $100K Charity Program, Thomas Gillingham. Thomas registered for the charity program at the Tennessee PPA Annual Convention, and as a winner, received $1,000 to give to his favorite charity. He decided to help out an organization in his local area, the Gateway Elementary School Library in Madison, TN. The $1,000 donation went towards purchasing much needed items for the library, including new books, DVDs, and a DVD/VHS player. Pictured above are a few of the pieces Thomas sent our way, including an article from the local newspaper, which featured Thomas and his donation to the Gateway School Library, as well as a card signed by the students of the elementary school. Thanks for sharing, Thomas!

Come See Us in Vegas!

Julie Brown — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:14:00 GMT

After making stops in Florida, Kentucky, Michigan, and Connecticut, the Miller’s Convention Team is looking forward to spending a few days in Vegas at WPPI. Festivities for Miller’s officially begin on Monday, February 16th at the tradeshow – drop by to see us in booth #601! We’ll be displaying all of our products, including new Album cover options and Impression Cases, as well as unveiling some new Fine Art products. More information on the new Fine Art options will soon be posted at millerslab.com | What’s New.

You can also register for the Miller’s $100K Charity Program in the booth. If your name is drawn, we’ll give you $1,000 to give to your favorite charity in your name. A total of $15,000 will be given throughout the convention – don’t miss your chance to sign up!

Members of the Miller’s Speaker Team will be sharing valuable ideas and marketing tips in the booth throughout each day of the convention. Sessions include:

Monday, February 16
11:00 AM JB & DeEtte Sallee
12:00 PM Damon Tucci
1:00 PM Tom Bagby & Kristen McGill
2:00 PM Marilyn Sholin
3:00 PM TriCoast Photography

Tuesday, February 17
11:00 AM TriCoast Photography
12:00 PM Terrell Lloyd
1:00 PM Sherri Ebert
2:00 PM Tom Bagby & Kristen McGill
3:00 PM JB & DeEtte Sallee

Wednesday, February 18
11:00 AM JB & DeEtte Sallee
12:00 PM Ray Prevost
1:00 PM TriCoast Photography
2:00 PM Damon Tucci

Looking for something to do outside of the tradeshow? Miller’s is proud to sponsor the WPPI Town Hall, where our very own Jim Jamison will be discussing the future of photography with other industry leaders and top professional photographers. Additionally, Miller’s is sponsoring speakers in a number of platform programs, including Terrell Lloyd, JB and DeEtte Sallee, Damon Tucci, and Sherri Ebert. To read more about their programs and see when they’re scheduled, click here.

Safe travels to all who plan on joining us in Vegas. We look forward to seeing you there!

Imaging USA, January 11 – 13

Julie Brown — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 17:49:00 GMT

We’re on the move again, here at Miller’s, stopping in at cities all over the U.S. during the 2009 convention season. After a terrific time at SPA this past weekend, we’re now heading to Phoenix for Imaging USA. Be sure to come by the Miller’s booth (#1315) where we’ll be:

Displaying all of our products, including some new additions to the Miller’s line. We’ll soon be offering several new Flush Mount cover options, new Album and Book sizes, as well as Impression Cases for Albums and Proofs. Stay tuned to What’s New at millerslab.com as we'll soon be rolling out more information.

Handing out another $15,000 through the Miller’s $100K Charity Program. Register at the Miller’s booth and if your name is drawn, you’ll win $1,000 to give to your favorite charity in your name.

Learning some fresh ideas from members of the Miller’s Speaker Team. Drop in for any of the scheduled sessions listed below.
Sunday, January 11th
12:30   JB & DeEtte Sallee
1:30    Ed Pedi
2:30    Mike Fulton & Cody Clinton
3:30    Michael Timmons
4:30    Sam Gardner

Monday, January 12
12:30   Mike Fulton & Cody Clinton
1:30   David Huntsman & Jessica Vogel
2:30   JB & DeEtte Sallee
3:30   Cary Garrison
4:30   Jenny Hollis

Tuesday, January 13th
9:30   Mike Fulton & Cody Clinton
10:30   Elizabeth & Trey Homan
11:30   JB & DeEtte Sallee
12:30   David Huntsman/Jessica Vogel

Outside of the booth, you can also catch Mike Fulton & Cody Clinton of TriCoast during their Miller’s-sponsored program Wireless Flash Tips & Tricks. They’ll be speaking about how they use simple but effective lighting to capture one of a kind images. Dave Huntsman and Jessica Vogel will be sharing how they increase traffic in their studios with specials, events, promotions, and hot new products. Join them during the Miller’s-sponsored Portraiture in Today’s World.

Finally, if you’re at Imaging USA, but need to check back in on things at home, simply drop by the Miller’s Internet Café, located in the Convention Center West Building, Room 106. Not only will OurPPA Forum members be meeting here, you too can stop in to take a look at email or visit your favorite blog.

We look forward to seeing you in just a couple of days. If you haven’t done so, be sure to download a free Imaging USA tradeshow pass now.

Miller’s $100K Charity Winners at the Southwest & Fall Ozark Conventions

Julie Brown — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:52:00 GMT

With just a few donations left to give away through the 2008 Miller’s $100K Charity Program, we traveled to both the Southwest Fall Convention and Fall Ozark Convention. Not only did we display many of our latest product offerings in the Miller's booth, we also handed out another $4,000 in charity giveaways to attendees. Winners included:

Southwest
Peggy Todd of Peggy Todd Photography: Donating $1,000 to Susan G. Komen For the Cure
Paula Walsh of Paula Walsh Photography: Donating $1,000 to The Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation
Ann Duff of Priceless Pictures: Donating $1,000 to Arthritis Foundation Texas Chapter

Fall Ozark
Linda Runyon of Treasured Images by Don Runyon: Donating $1,000 to Vie Medical Clinic

The Miller's Convention Team truly enjoyed seeing all who were able to visit us in the Miller's booth this year. We look forward to seeing you again in 2009!

Winners of the Miller's $100K - Oklahoma and PPANE

Julie Brown — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 22:31:00 GMT

Our convention team was on the road again this month, dropping in at the Oklahoma and PPANE Annual Conventions. New winners of the Miller’s $100K Charity Program include:

OKLAHOMA

Carol VanDeventer of Vanguard Photography: Donating $1,000 to E.S.C.A.P.E. Ministries of Prue, Oklahoma
Kent Helt of Helt Photography: Donating $1,000 to Mobile Meals of Stillwater

PPANE

Dores Bradshaw of Bradshaw Photography: Donating $1,000 to the American Red Cross, Central Vermont/New Hampshire Valley Chapter
Jeri Moffie of Focal Image: Donating $1,000 to the American Red Cross, Central Vermont/New Hampshire Valley Chapter
Sean Sullivan: Donating $1,000 to Boston Rescue Mission
Tom Golata of Photography by Golata: Donating $1,000 to Norton Embracing Educational Development
Terry Tatro of Photography by Gloria & Terry: Donating $1,000 to the American Red Cross, Central Vermont/New Hampshire Valley Chapter

We have just two conventions left this season. Find us at Southwest and Fall Ozark for a chance to win one of the remaining donations of the 2008 Miller’s $100K Charity Program!

More Winners of Miller’s $100K Charity Program

Julie Brown — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:03:00 GMT

We’ve given away another $9,000 in donations through the Miller’s $100K Charity Program the last few weekends. Check out the winners below:

LOUISIANA

Thomas Wintz of Wintz Photography: Donating $1,000 to WRKF FM Public Radio

Belinda Reedy of Belinda Reedy Photographics: Donating $1,000 to Crosswalk Youth Ministries
TENNESSEE

Richard Ramsey of Ramsey Photography: Donating $1,000 to the Memphis Oral School for the Deaf

Thomas Gillingham of Thomas Gillingham Photography: Donating $1,000 to the Nashville Alliance for Public Education, Gateway Elementary School Public Library
FLORIDA

Portia Brown of Cherished Photo Creations: Donating $1,000 to Rejoice in the Lord Ministries

Gladys Schefrompf of Gladys Schefrompf Photography: Donating $1,000 to the Florida Sheriffs Youth Villa

Adrialyn Larson of Adrialyn Photography: Donating $1,000 to Dreams Come True

Brian Beechner of See Photography: Donating $1,000 to Gifts from God Ministries

Paul Foreman of Captivating Images: Donating $1,000 to Gateway Baptist Church

With just four conventions left, we still have $11,000 to hand out. Visit us at one of our remaining conventions to register! Check out our Convention Schedule to see where we’ll be next.

Charity Winners - Arkansas and Mississippi/Alabama

Julie Brown — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:09:00 GMT

We’ve had an eventful last couple of weekends at Miller’s, attending the Arkansas and Mississippi/Alabama state conventions. We not only displayed many of our new products, like our new Album covers and LayFlat Albums/Press Books, but also handed out $1,000 donations through the Miller’s $100K Charity Program. Winners included:

Arkansas -
Sommer Holden from SoHo Photography: Donating $1,000 to Bethlehem House, Inc.
Kelly Bittle from kellysphotography: Donating $1,000 to the Ronald McDonald House

Mississippi & Alabama -
Goode Dethero of Goode Dethero Fine Art Photography: Donating $1,000 to Core 104 FM's T.W.L.O.H.A. Benefit Concert

Catch up with us in Louisiana on August 3 & 4. Stacy Butcher and Marsha Thomas will be in booth #17, registering more winners for the Miller’s $100K! We look forward to seeing you there.

Miller’s $100K Charity Winners

Julie Brown — Fri, 09 May 2008 21:56:00 GMT

We handed out another $3,000 at Texas School in San Antonio last week. Each recipient will receive $1,000 to give to their favorite charity in their own name. Winners include:

Amy Diaz of Amy Miracle Studio: Donating $1,000 to Higher Power Ministries
David Manning of David Manning Photography: Donating $1,000 to New Beginnings Pregnancy Services
Judy and Don Orgeron of Photography by Don and Judy: Donating $1,000 to the National MS Society, Lone Star Chapter

We still have $23,000 left to give this year. Check out our convention schedule to find out where we’ll be next.

HOA Convention Winners – Miller’s $100K Charity

Julie Brown — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:56:00 GMT

We were in Council Bluffs, IA this past weekend for the Heart of America Convention and handed out another $5,000 to five lucky recipients. They include:

Clint Huffaker of Huffaker Photography: Donating $1,000 to YWCA of Greater Des Moines

Kate Wright of Wright Studio: Donating $1,000 to the American Red Cross Missouri-Illinois Region

Brian Baer of Baer Photography: Donating $1,000 to First United Methodist Church - Kearney, NE

Julie Foster of Camera Angles: Donating $1,000 to Alzheimer's Association - Central & Western Kansas Chapter

Jack & Brian Holder of Holder Photo: Donating $1,000 to the American Red Cross Missouri-Illinois Region

We’ve donated $74,000 so far this convention season, but still have nine conventions left where winners will be named! To find out where we’ll be next, visit our Convention Schedule.

New Winners of the Miller’s $100K Charity Program

Julie Brown — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:51:00 GMT

We’ve been busy traveling the last couple of weekends with stops at the Illinois and New York Conventions. Of course, new stops along the convention trail mean more charitable donations made through the Miller’s $100K Charity Program. Check out our latest winners:

Illinois

Roger Williams of Tranquility Art Photography: Donating $1,000 to the American Cancer Society

Martha Ruppert of Ruppert Photography: Donating $1,000 to FARMS International

New York

Ken Shurman of VIP Studios: Donating $1,000 to the Temple Israel of The Poconos

Greg Lewis of Lewis Photoconcepts: Donating $1,000 to Operation Smile

We still have another $31,000 to give away this year. Be sure to drop by our booth at a convention near you to register! Next up, the Heart of America Conference, where another $5,000 will be donated. We hope to see you there.

Miller's $100K at WPPI

Julie Brown — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:09:00 GMT

We had another big charity giveaway at WPPI last week with a total of $15,000 donated! Winners included:

Paraluman Lansang of xQcit Photography: Donating $1,000 to Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep
April Greer of April Greer Photography: Donating $1,000 to The Fistula Foundation
Crystal Jones of Crystal Jones Photography: Donating $1,000 to Generation Fate, Inc.
Francesco Talai of Video Cox: Donating $1,000 to the Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep Foundation
Genevieve Fridley of Genevieve Fridley Photography: Donating $1,000 to St. Louis Senior Dog Project
Lily Cho of Art Hands, Inc.: Donating $1,000 to the Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep Foundation
Amy Stevenson of Babies N Bellies Photography: Donating $1,000 to the Child & Family Center
Johnny & Cindy Stafford of Johnny Stafford Photography: Donating $1,000 to Thirst Relief International
Tom Bagby of Tom Bagby Photography: Donating $1,000 to Shadow of His Wings
Jacob Atmodjojo of Jacob Galleries: Donating $1,000 to Indonesian Good News Church
Kellie Kane of Photographs By Kellie: Donating $1,000 to River's Edge Church
Rachel Thompson of Girls with Pearls Photography: Donating $1,000 to Thirst Relief International
David Carroll of The Photique: Donating $1,000 to Woods Humane Society
Kimberly Nisenshal of Yara Photography: Donating $1,000 to the Jewish Family Service Agency
Rebecca Patton of Doug Gordon Workshops: Donating $1,000 to the Organization for Autism Research - Team 4 Ryan

To date, we’ve contributed $64,000 through the Miller’s $100K Charity Program. Next on the list is New York, where another $2,000 will be handed out to the winners’ favorite charities in their own names. Hope to see you there!

Miller's $100K Charity Winners from North Carolina

Julie Brown — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 20:16:00 GMT

We handed out $4,000 through the Miller’s $100K this past weekend in North Carolina.

Winners included:

Kent Murray of Kent Murray Photography: Donating $1,000 to Burwell School
Thomas & Amber Feagin of Feagin Studio: Donating $1,000 to Veterans Memorial of Macon County
Allen & Michelle Wyatt of Wyatt Photography: Donating $1,000 to the Buddy Stewart Scholarship Fund
Suzie Wolf of Suzie Wolf Photography: Donating $1,000 to the MS Society

Don’t miss us in Booth #659 at WPPI where we’ll be giving away $15,000 in donations! Good luck.

Five More Winners Named at Mid-East

Julie Brown — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 17:49:00 GMT

We were at it again this past weekend in Dayton, Ohio, giving away money through the Miller’s $100K Charity Program. A total of $5,000 was donated at the Mid-East Annual Convention. This week’s winners are:

Daniele Morgan of Morgan’s Art in Photography: Donating $1,000 to the Richland County Humane Society
Cindy Gallo of Terry Ann Photography: Donating $1,000 to Project Hope for the Homeless
Kasey Coder of Inspiring Images: Donating $1,000 to United Way Flood Relief (Long Term Recovery)
Tracy Steele & Carol Steele of Steele Photography: Donating $1,000 to Golden String, Inc.
John Michael of Images by John Michael: Donating $1,000 to Saint Jude's Research Hospital

We’ve given away $40,000 so far this year through the Miller’s $100K Charity Program. Our next stops include North Carolina, Illinois, as well as WPPI where we’ll be handing out $15,000! Visit the Miller’s booth at any of these shows to register.

$100K Charity Winners from Western States

Julie Brown — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 23:23:00 GMT

We were in sunny California this past weekend for the Western States show and gave away $6,000 through the Miller’s $100K Charity Program. Congratulations to our latest winners!

Teressa Wright of Kids Rock Photography: Donating $1,000 to Visalia Elite Softball

Allan Kuykendall of Allan Kuykendall Photography: Donating $1,000 to Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep

Norman Reneau of NFR Photography: Donating $1,000 to Forgiving for Living

John Morales: Donating $1,000 to the American Cancer Society, California Division

Sophia Farago: Donating $1,000 to the American Cancer Society, California Division

Yvonne Carter of Cottage Kids: Donating $1,000 to the American Cancer Society, California Division

Visit us in Ohio at the Mid-East show where we’ll be giving away another $5,000. Good luck!