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Massive thanks to Ian Ledgard EFIAP/P GMPSA/B GPU-Cr5 AWPF BPE1, for his service as CMD for the last 7 going on 8 years. [CMD = Photographic Society of America – Country Membership Director for Wales].

Ian has been a shining light, and a constant beacon on the International circuit, for many years now, and continues to strive and produce new photos and progress up the ladder as probably one of the most decorated Photographer in Wales. I have always found Ian to be very helpful, supportive, understanding and encouraging to my own photographic journey.

Even though Ian steps aside from his role as CMD, he is still there to be utilised as a source of inspiration and knowledge to us all.

I know he will only be too willing to offer me, as his successor any guidance that I require, but I’m sure he will be happy to help us all.

So lets give Ian BIG congratulations on a job well done and we all wish him continued photographic successes.

Gary Shinner
LRPS EFIAP/s MPSA2 AWPF BPSA GAPU A.APS
PSA Country Membership Director for Wales

In Wales there are just 16 individual members of which 12 are members of WPF clubs.  These members have entered many International Exhibitions and as a result gained  honours recognition offered by the PSA ROPA ( Recognition of Photographic Achievement) scheme which offers various levels each more challenging.

These members have gained many of these honours:-
8 at the first level of QPSA
10 at PPSA
5 at EPSA
2 at MPSA
1 at MPSA2
1 at GMPSA
1 at GMPSA/B
All the above predominantly for DPI’s.
1 at BPSA  which is an award for a panel of either prints or DPI.
That is a great achievement.

New Year is the time for making new resolutions so why not set yourselves the target of seeking PSA recognition.Some of you are seeking FIAP awards and many of the exhibitions entered will also have PSA recognition.

If you need help or guidance then I will be most happy to assist.

Ian Ledgard (PSA Membership Director, Wales).