Hutchinson Photography Club Minutes
December 20, 2011, 7:00 p.m. at Welcome Home Management Company
This evening’s meeting was conducted by Vice-President Roman Bloemke. There were a total of 7 in attendance.
Chamber of Commerce proposal Update:
Timm Hagen is working with Bill Corby regarding the contract. The Chamber will pay the Photo club’s January 1, 2013, to December 31, 2013 membership fee to the Center for the Arts.
Question asked, do we become a member for the year 2012? The consensus was yes and that we use the money from the Spooky Sprint ($150) in addition to the photo orders (approx. $50+) from the website to put towards the $250 membership fee for 2012. (The rest to be generated through member dues – see under “Discussion”.)
Education Topic:
Nothing present due to the holidays.
Monthly Project:
Congratulations to Karin Jutta for winning this month’s subject of “Culinary Creations”. Her photograph was titled “A Delicious Breakfast” and will be on display at the library and on our website.
January’s topic: The Eyes Have It
Activities Committee Report:
Barb Rieger, Angie Bloemke and Andrea Markworth will assist BJ Christensen with the Activities Committee. Topic ideas offered to the committee: Filters, flash, white balance. It was noted that Jim Jordal would be willing to speak.
Discussion:
Fundraising: Discussion around calendars and cards to raise funds for this group. However, nothing definitive at this time. Suggestion: have a fundraising committee.
Grant: Roman will work with the Center for the Arts in writing a Grant, once we become a member.
Membership Dues: It was the consensus of those present to move forward with a membership dues. $25 for a year. By becoming a member of the Photography Club, “benefits” would include, the $5 fee to display your photos at the yearly show would be waived. Discounts at workshops offered through the club, the ability to display your photos at the center, the ability to sell your prints at the center.
It was commented that other clubs have a “membership card.” Nothing determined at this time.
Chamber Photos:
Roman will look into setting up a “Google Calendar” of all the events the Chamber wants photos of. It was felt that at least two people per event for coverage.
Recap of Annual Show:
• We should have signage at the front door.
• Table tents to remind the people to vote.
• Same size prints? – It was felt to leave as is. (Up to the photographer’s discretion)
• HDR should have its own category.
• Display by person vs. by category. It was felt by category made it easier for the judges.
• Monthly winners –some people voted on. These will not be eligible for the vote.
• Sale our prints? We would have access to the credit card machine through the Center of Arts.
• Have a guest book
Bylaws: to be discussed at the January meeting.
Upcoming Events:
Traveling mini-gallery.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 7:00 at Library.
Meeting Adjourned at 8:00 p.m. followed by a pot-luck get together.
Submitted by Julie Thompson, Secretary