Lake Arts Photography Club - February News

Looking for Committee Chairpersons

Susan Tonarely has agreed to chair the Membership committee and has some great ideas for reaching out to potential members.  I am confident that her professional experience will prove valuable in making her successful in this role. 

We are still in need however, of volunteers to chair the Publicity and the Exhibitions committees.  If you know someone who would like to join our club and has the skills and experience to lead one of these committees, please take the initiative to discuss the idea with them.  Below are some examples of the responsibilities of these chairpersons and committees;

Publicity and Promotion

• Actively promote community awareness of club meetings, activities and events.
• Generate Press Releases when appropriate.
• Ensure presence at appropriate area events.
• Design, create, maintain, generate and distribute a newsletter via web and printed materials.
• Report activities to the board, usually during regular and special meetings.

Exhibitions and Contests

• In cooperation with other committees, coordinate club sponsored shows, contests and public activities.
• Oversee all club sponsored shows, contests and public activities to ensure professionalism in appearance and presentation.
• Maintain and care for club owned, display related, equipment and materials, props, backgrounds, etc.
• Develop and maintain recommendations and guidelines for how club presented materials are displayed and handled.
• Report activities to the board, usually during regular and special meetings.

Membership Dues

Reminder: The cost of membership is $20 for an individual or $30 for a family.  The program committee has a lot of great ideas and are quite enthusiastic about the year ahead.  We can expect some new and exciting activities for 2009 and we look forward to seeing each of you at our upcoming meetings.
 

March Program - Composition

Jaree Donnelly, of Midnight Blue Studios and one of our newest members, will be presenting the topic of "Composition".  Jaree is an accomplished artist with a diverse set of skills and a unique eye that makes her photography exceptional.  We can anticipate a valuable program that you won't want to miss.
 
The March meeting is planned to be held in the 2nd floor conference room at the main branch of the Central Bank of Lake of the Ozarks on highway 54 in Osage Beach.

March Challenge - White Balance Variations

Our photo challenge for the March meeting is derived from Bill Sinclair's February presentation covering white balance.  Images demonstrating use various white balance settings will be reviewed.  Please plan to present un-matted prints no larger than 8.5" x 11" for this challenge.  We will not be projecting challenge images.

Additional White Balance Resources

Adorama - How to Set Your White Balance Indoors
  http://adorama.webphotoschool.biz/How_to_Set_Your_White_Balance_Indoors/index.html

Cambridge in Colour - Tutorials: White Balance
  http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/white-balance.htm

BetterPhoto.com
  http://www.betterphoto.com/article.asp?ID=24

May Scavenger Hunt - Topics Needed

During the March meeting we will be calling on each member to contribute 2 subjects to be used in the March or future scavenger hunts.  This would be a good chance to share an opportunity to photograph and discuss a favorite subject.  Please be ready with your suggestions.
 
Also would like to ask that each club member submit two suggestions for future programs.  This is your chance to tell the program committee what you would like to see in 2010.   You may email your suggestions to Program Committee Chair Bill Sinclair or bring them to the March meeting.