The Casements Camera Club announces winners for its 41st-annual show

Ormond Beach Observer
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The Casements Camera Club recently announced the winners for its 41st-annual show, which according to a press release, drew a variety of entries that were judged by photographer Susan Francis, co-owner of the Harmon Studio of Photography in Orlando.

The results are as follows:

Best of show: "Deep Sorrow" by Vicki Payne
First place: "Charleston Harbor" by Donna Armstrong
Second place: "Pelican with an Attitude" by Larry Parker
Third place: "Tomoka Mist" by Nancy Munier
The Casements Award: "Charleston Harbor" by Donna Armstrong

The public is welcome to view the exhibit, which is on display at The Casements gallery. The gallery is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, and 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturdays. The exhibit will be up through Sept. 29.

Remembering a local teacher

Nina Masters, a retired Seabreeze High School art teacher, died last month.

Nina Masters and her daughter and son-in-law, Sylvia and George Nikitas. Courtesy photo

According to the Ormond Beach Memorial Art Museum's newsletter, Masters taught art at the local school for almost 50 years. She developed the "Tradewinds" annual exhibit of student art work that was exhibited at SHS and OMAM for many years.

Her obituary, published in the Daytona Beach News-Journal, states that Masters was a 1994 Teacher of the Year top five finalist, and that "her greatest achievements during her 50 years of teaching were the accomplishments of her students."

She served as the school's art department chair until her retirement in 2010.

Local public relations chapter installs new leadership

The Volusia/Flagler Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association has installed Cyndi Hines as its board president for 2021-2022.

Hines, public relations and events specialist with SMA Healthcare Foundation, was sworn in by FPRA State President Devon Chestnut during a luncheon on Aug. 26, at the Daytona Beach International Airport, according to a press release.

Back row: Mary Dorn, APR; Chris Graham; Bob Barker; Christine Martindale; Molly Justice; and Shari Simmans. Front row: Cyndi Hines and FPRA State President Devon Chestnut. Courtesy photo

The other new board members are:

President-Elect Christine Martindale, city of Port Orange
Immediate Past President and Vice President of Programs Chris Graham, city of DeLand
Vice President of Membership Shari Simmans, city of DeBary
Vice President of Finance Karen Eastman, Florida Healthcare Plans
Vice President of Accreditation and Certification Cindi Lane, APR, Volusia County Schools
Vice President of Communications Mary Dorn, APR, Mary Dorn Communications
Assistant to Vice President of Communications Molly Justice, National Center for State Courts
Vice President of Student Services Sara Withrow, freelancer
Student Faculty Advisor Ray Victor, Bethune Cookman University
Secretary Angelene Davis, city of Palm Coast
Senior Advisor Bob Barker, retired