Meeting Notes: September 11, 2006

Granby Camera Club
Meeting Notes: September 11, 2006
Next Meeting: October 2, 2006
Program: Ebay Buying /Selling and how to make the most of it.

Introductions:
Harry welcomed and introduced our visitors.
Treasurer’s Report: $577.87 on hand
Dues were collected
Election of Officers:
President: Rob Fisher
Vice President: Peter Dinella
Treasurer: Paula Johnson

Old Business:
1.Simsbury Bank Calendar
Harry reminded us that our entries need to be handed in at the Senior Center by 10 am on September 22 . He will deliver them to the bank. If anyone has any questions please give Harry a call and I am sure he can help you.
2. Rob handed out our new Camera Club cards. Job well done. Thanks Rob for your work and thanks to Peter for the use of his great Granby Oak pictures. We all need to remember to carry them with us and give them to people that we think might be interested in joining our club.

Program Committee: Looks like a Great Year thanks to the committee!
Granby Camera Club Programs for 2006-2007

October 2 Ebay Buying /Selling Rick Matheny
How to make the most of it

November 6 Basic Photo Technology Guest Speaker
Is there more in life than Auto?

December 4 How to Evaluate Photos Harry Fischer & Peter Dinella

January 8 Informative Presentation Dick O’Donnell
Photo Workshops, Tours, Classes

February 5 Macro Photography Rick Matheny
Equipment and techniques

March 5 Light/Subject/Background/Conditions Peter Dinella

April 2 To Be Decided

May 7 Photo Preparation for Presentation Rick Matheny

June 4 To Be Decided



New Business:
There are two photo opportunities this fall:
Land Trust Photo Contest : www.granbylandtrust.org
Holcomb Farm is holding an exhibit of pictures taken of Granby Painted Horses.
Scavenger Hunt: Remember to email your winning pictures to Rob
Another round of great pictures!!!! Winners were:
Barn: Harry ,
Boat, Fireworks, and Favorite: Rob
Fade: Rick
Wildlife: Rick, Rob and Paula


The Scavenger Hunt Words for September
Backlit, Bubble, Favorite, Grid, Granby Painted Horses, Statue on the town green

Monthly Program: We adjourned to the computer lab and Rob gave us an introduction to using the Camera Club Blog. Don’t forget to post something and to get in the habit of referring to it for up dated information.

Next Meeting: October 2, 2006
7:30 pm at the Granby Senior Center
Program: Ebay Buying /Selling and how to make the most of it.