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Southern Appalachian Nature Photographers

About SANP

SANP is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to photography of the natural environment. Our motto is "Sharing the Awareness of Nature through Photography." Founded in 1991, SANP is based in East Tennessee's Knoxville/Oak Ridge area, which is rich in natural beauty. Photo opportunities include the Great Smoky Mountains, Cumberland, and Blue Ridge Mountains, pastoral valleys, and numerous lakes rivers and streams.
SANP Members may
-- view Board Meeting Minutes and Bylaws from the Members Only page
-- view photos from club members using the search feature on the Member Directory page
Our Zenfolio gallery is open to the public.

We have regular meetings on the last Tuesday of each month except December, when we take a break for the holidays. Our meetings feature presentations by highly skilled nature photographers from our region, some of whom are members of our club, as well as nationally known artists from across the country. Club members have the opportunity to participate in field events throughout the year. Occasional seminars are also offered. Our annual photo salon competition is for digital images and prints.

Service Awards

SANP presents awards to its members in recognition of exemplary volunteer service to the club.  The awards are:

  • The Chester A. Massey Distinguished Service Award
  • The SANP Presidential Citation 

Go to the SANP Service Awards page to learn more about these awards and the members who have received them.

Club Administration

The SANP Board of Directors consists of nine members elected by the club members. Each year, three new members are elected for a service period of three years. The Board appoints the President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. The Officers and the Board meet monthly to conduct the business of the club.

Board of Directors

  • Jack Benhayon
  • David Boruff
  • Yvonne Dalschen
  • Julie Glibbery
  • Hill Henry
  • Bob Howdeshell
  • Dale Potter
  • Clay Thurston
  • Kathy Westbrook

Club Officers

Volunteer Managers

Contacts:     Jerry Whaley, President       Julie Glibbery, Membership Manager       General Information

Southern Appalachian Nature Photographers is a nature and travel photography club located near the Smoky Mountains in East Tennessee.
Mailing address: 1143 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Ste 107A-231, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
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