david_smith12 Posted February 12, 2003 Share Posted February 12, 2003 The recent posting of a Leitz Cafeteria Tray for auction on ebay got me thinking. Really thinking! This forum needs something--a symbol--to denote our sincere appreciation to those that moderate, foster, promote harmony, and otherwise facilitate one of the best photography newsgroup sites in the known universe. Think about it. The National Football League has the Lombardy Trophy. There's the Stanley Cup--coveted by all the world's hockey players. And don't forget Jimmie Carter's Nobel Prize. And by golly, those shade tree organizations got nothin' on us. Therefore, with that in mind, I propose an annual award. An award with great meaning. Something to rival Pulitzer, Oscar, Nobel, Tony, the Stanley Cup, and Mr. Blackwell. Our very own Leica Photography Forum award.. I hereby solicit the following from the forum membership: Ideas for said trophy. I can think of nothing more treasured and valuable. Nothing more revered. Nothing more symbolic and coveted that the Leitz Cafeteria Tray recently seen at auction on the four letter auction site. And, I'd be willing to contact the seller and purchase that Leica Tray and donate it to the Forum. And each year afterwards, that tray be awarded to the forum member deemed "Most Important" by Tony and Josh. Since Jack Flescher has gone digital, and he was the most charitable member the group has ever known, someone has to step up in the philanthropy department. But first, I like to hear some suggestions from the Forum. Plus, someone may have already purchased the aforementioned tray. Therefore, if any of you have a particularly great idea for a Trophy, Symbol, or Icon that can define us now's the time to suggest it. And I nominate Tony Rowlett the first year's recipient and keeper of the proverbial flame. (Things generally store better in a cold environment, and where better than Alaska) So instead of arguing about government policy, and war, and the like, we can shred ourselves to pieces arguing over who's who in the Leica Forum, and Who should have received the award this year. And what will Cher be wearing at the awards ceremony etc. What do you think? Anybody got any idea's out there?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob soltis Posted February 12, 2003 Share Posted February 12, 2003 Great idea! Since we can't make the trophy a new M7 with 35mm ASPH, then by all means let's make it a Leitz Cafeteria Tray! Thanks for the post. regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Rowlett Posted February 12, 2003 Share Posted February 12, 2003 ROFLMbO!! I love the idea, but I'm not sure I deserve to be the tray's first keeper since my contribution of knowledge to the forum is so minimal. What a cool idea, though. Backups? We don’t need no stinking ba #.’ _ , J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark-j Posted February 13, 2003 Share Posted February 13, 2003 David: I think the idea is great. I would like to further add that since the tray is such a firm, stiff item for shipping, it should be part of the container that holds a portfolio of photos. Each years recipient is to add ONE photo of their choice to travel with the tray, and as the years go by, the photo collection grows with it. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_bunnik Posted February 13, 2003 Share Posted February 13, 2003 I have not seen the tray on ebay however, a little warning: Available here in Holland and probably in more European countries (don't know about the USA) are office products (amongst others stackable plastic trays to put in letters/papers) made in Germany by a company called Leitz. However, this company has nothing to do at all with a certain manufacturer of photographic cameras and lenses. I would not be surprised if the offered item was made by the office product company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray_moth Posted February 13, 2003 Share Posted February 13, 2003 We could have more than one award each year, e.g. for:<br><br> - Optimism<br><br> - Politeness<br><br> - Patience<br><br> - Helpfulness<br><br> - Brevity<br><br> - Political neutrality<br><br> - (etc.) <br><br> Any suggestions as to who might be the winners for the last 12 months? <br><br> <i>(This is deliberately intended to start a flame war, so please delete it, Tony!) </i> ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albert knapp md Posted February 15, 2003 Share Posted February 15, 2003 David: This is a great idea and a boost to the Forum's esprit de corps. I propse that we call it the LEica FORum prize just as Leitz and Barnack christened the great great great great great..granddaddy of the M7. The LEIFOR prize, like the Nobel, should be given out by committee. I nominate Tony, Al Kaplan, Marc, Olivier, Elliot and Jay for the board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now