The following minutes will be approved at the March without reading unless objections are raised.

LAKE ARTS PHOTO CLUB
Minutes
February 10, 2009

The meeting was called to order by President Joe Nieters

Approval of Minutes. While the minutes were approved, it was noted that in January each member was asked to submit 2 subjects for the May Scavenger Photo challenge. This item should be noted and 2 items for the May Scavenger Photo Challenge should be submitted at the March Meeting on 3-10-09

Committee Reports:

Lake Arts Council updates were given by Sandy Sinclair

1. Student Photoquest entries are due by April 6^th. 2009. Sandy would appreciate help on April 7-8^th for setups etc at Stonecrest Mall.
   

2. Reception for the student photoquest will be April 26^th, 2009
   

3. Adult Photoquest will be August 1^st at Camdenton Library. Deadline is mid July. Exact date to be announced when date is obtained.
   

4. Sweetheart Supper will be held at Harper Chapel on February 14, 2009. Cost is $20.00. They need a photographer for the event
   

5. Art Expressions fund raiser and silent auction will be held at the Four Seasons Country Club February 20, 2009
   

6. The CVB Lifestyle magazine has just been released with an article about Lake Arts Photography Club and includes photos from members of our Lake Arts Photo Club Anyone interested in entering the National Wildlife Photo Contest for 2009 can go to nationalwildlifefederation@...

Treasures Report: (Jane Delaney)

Treasurer Balance is $961.06

Current Paid members, as of 2-10-09 is 6 members

Membership Report: Susan Tonarely

Program Committee: A nearly complete program schedule matrix for 2009 was presented with only a few items left to be determined.

Public Relations Report: Still Need Chairman - Kerri Kelling volunteered to be on the committee

Exhibition Committee: Still Need Chair - Sandy Sinclair volunteered to be on this committee

Old Business: None

New Business:

The new Lake Arts Council location (Art Xpressions) is being investigated as to the feasibility of a permanent meeting place for the Photo Club. 

Also investigating getting a post office box for the club to receive information in a timelier manner. 

Nation PSA Convention in Yellowstone National Park September 20-26 is rapidly filling

Program: White Balance presented by Bill Sinclair

Photo Challenge: Something Black or Something White

March: Challenge/Assignment: Take three different white balance images to portray these differences by using Techniques observed from February meeting.

March Program: PSA Educational Library (usually slide Projection) being presented by Jaree Donnelly

After a lively and enjoyable, not to mention educational discussion of the submitted black or white photos, the group adjourned encouraged to improve both our groups attendance and its technical expertise.

Respectfully Submitted

Lucy Wheeler,
Secretary