Business screen magazine (1946)

IFPA JOURNAL an official publication of INFORMATION FILM PRODUCERS OF AMERICA, INC. P.O. Box 1470, Hollywood, California 90028 9 B. Montague, President 1 think, the most important announcement I can make at this time is that IFPA can this coming year, realize its full potential in real service to its members and to jiur profession. How come 1 sa\ this low and not last year — last year when .vj stressed new members, new chapIw'rs. an increase in dues, higher film .■onipetition fees, book sales. ad\ertisng rate increases, film rentals — anything to make a buck? 1 feel it's almost immoral for a pro'essional Society to prostitute its high .thical and intellectual position by )lacing so much importance on comnercial efforts, and alliances with fund 'aisers. But 1970 was a year of decision. I '<new full well what was ahead for ne and the National Board when I ;igreed to become your president. The iambic was this, and the decision was hh: Could IFPA recover from a sccm ngly impossible financial abyss? And 'i>hould 1 step in at this time, at the iielm of a floundering ship, and could t his administration dedicate itself to a i.ear of personal sacrifice and such ..evcre austere operations as to our Personal, family, and professional life? In January, the apparent task was even mire appalling than we thought it .ould be. We had one immediate res gnation. Three months later, we lost mother board member, but only after ic had initialed the format for a fi lancial recovery if the plans for the icxt 14 months could be realized in full. We set high goals, and objectives. We organized and delegated. Wc were austere and with hats in hand, asked Tiuch of others and ourselves. Your president asked for special powers and lots of faith. Our National Board Ticmbers set personal goals and we ichieved the most important ones. MARCH, 1971 1 can state now, that although IFPA is not in the most ideal position financially, we arc in the black, we are solvent, and we have had a good year, especially when you consider the economy and world affairs. Now. perhaps, with this base to build on. IFPA can actualize and realize its full potential. Here are a few of the things we hope to achieve in 1971. 1. We iniisi continue to grow in membership. 2. New members-at-large should have the fellowship and opportunities of programs and exchange of ideas available through additional local chapters. 3. Continued practice of Regional Board Meetings and Seminars. 4. Expanded National Conferences, both EAST and WEST. 5. Published Papers. Speeches, and Proceedings of all Conferences. 6. Packaged Programs available for Chapter Meetings from the National Level. 7. A strong National/Chapter team relationship in areas of Program. Membership. Finance. Promotion, and Administration. S. Better communications and understandings. 9. Expanded Scholarship and Apprentice Program. 10. A Public Relations program to build our National Image and increase Management Awareness of the potentials of audio \isiial communication in nontheatrical areas. 11. Alliances with other professional groups with like goals and objectives. 12. Establish a working placement service for those looking for qualified applicants, and members seeking employment or relocation. We've met the -Challenge" of 1970. and now we can "Change" into what a National Board of Directors and Ciovernors should be — a guiding body with long range plans, improved m.in agement and operating procedures, increased membership service, and implimentation of the resources of talent, manpower, experience and information available. Instead of special powers, this year I shall ask for volunteers and make certain that 1972 will be an even better year with continuity from the present administration. Ciet behind your new officers at chapter level and demand better programs, a local seminar, and at least one social dinner meeting this year. Your chapter's Vice President will assist you — he's part of your team — use him. Good programs and proper funding will insure your successful operation this year. We. as communicators will try hard to make this a year of communication. We have many ideas to share with you. and that's what IFPA is all about. Others Look to IFPA For years now, many associations and societies have looked to IFPA and its members for advise, assistance, and support in their endeavors that involve film and audio visual mediums. IFPA has provided coordinators and JLiries for Wescon Science Theatres in both Eos Angeles and San Francisco for the past several years. In December. Sunset Magazine, through Ralph Hall Productions, enlisted the aid of the San Diego Chapter Members, along with Modern Talking Pictures and Hennessy Productions to judge their Third Annual Travel Film Festival. San Diego Chapters categories were 1 ) "Commercial "Travel" and 2 ) "Outdoor Sports" and involved two evenings. The film competition was held in conjunction with the Southern Califfornia Sports and Vacation Show, January 2nd through 1 0th at the Anaheim Convention Center across from Disnevland. The Awards Banquet was on the evening of January 6, 1971 . An outstanding contribution by IFPA this year will be providing the complete program of films for the 31