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AV News 179 - February 2010 WHAT NEXT? Successful applicants: Successful applicants will receive a formal letter awarding the Distinction, together with a lapel badge and a certificate under the Seal of The Society, signed by the President. If you are going to an event which is also being attended by the President or another senior Officer of The Society and you would like to have your certificate formally presented, contact your Regional Organiser and this can be arranged. Gaining a Distinction, at any level, is a significant achievement and new Licentiates and Associates are naturally keen to move on to the next stage. While The Society would wish to encourage this enthusiasm, a word of caution is necessary. The Associateship is a very big step up from the Licentiateship and the Fellowship an even bigger, more significant step up from the Associateship. Too often members rush to apply for the next level, only to be disappointed. It is far better to take your time, seek advice and work towards it, gradually developing not only your skills but also your own personal style. Unsuccessful applicants: Unfortunately not everyone is successful. If you do not succeed you will receive feedback from the Chairman giving you the reasons for the Panel's decision. Whenever possible, if you would like to discuss your work in more detail, we try to put you in touch with a Panel member for individual advice and guidance. Everyone, particularly the Panel members, want you to succeed and will do all they can to help. However, you should remember that the final choice of work to be submitted should be your decision. You may make one re-submission at the Licentiateship or the Associateship level for half the usual application fee; for the Fellowship you may re-submit to the same category for a reduced fee. Photographic Alliance of Great Britain Awards for Photographic Merit in Audio Visual CPAGB~Credit DPAGB~Distinction MPAGB~Master Next Adjudication held on Saturday October 16th 2010 at the Civic Centre Braunstone Town Leicester Contact Peter Brown: the event organiser for more details Observers admitted Tickets £6.00 The PAGB Recorded Lecture Service now has a sampler CD with sequences from successful Credit and Distinction applicants Contact Stephanie Cook to hire the CD Page 9