1.
EIGHT members were present.
I guest – Peter Muehllenher.
2.
Pat Lindsay filled in for the President. He was on vacation in China.
3.
We need snacks for the next meeting. We host the GDCCC Nature slides competition.
4.
Peter is 47 working for a German Company in Auburn
Hills. He is from Germany. He has children going to local schools. He will be here until 2005. He has been shooting since 1972. Has canon EOS53. Has 3 lens. He is
interested in the Grand Prix. He is now
taking digital pictures. He found us on
the Internet. He would like to join our
group. He was in a club in
Germany. He was from the Black
Forest. They had 20 + members in the
club. He usually does slides. He does some printing but doesn’t do it
lately because he doesn’t have his equipment here.
5.
Judy had awards to pass out.
6.
Bob Frick passed out awards.
7.
John Kroll passed out awards.
8.
There’s a paint program in the wacom tablet per Judy. Fractals programs fill in the pixels when
you enlarge a print. John and Diane went to a presentation put on by Gray and
Pat Coleman –they suggested we have them for a program.
9.
The newsletter this month is in color. It looked good.
10.
May 21 Bill Buchanan is coming to give a presentation on
filters. Bringing notes to pass
out. Will put invitation in GDCCC
newsletter to invite other clubs. He
may be back next fall to present his night shooting presentation. We may want to bring snacks since we are
having guests.
11.
Last year 8 people participated in the Grand Prix. We need at least 6 to make it a good
competition.
12.
Judges: Pat Lindsay,
Bob Frick, Mort Henick
Hi I refreshed my memory. It needs that ever
so often. Anyway, the minutes for 3-19 don't really exist. I remember filling
the slide trays while the meeting was going on so I couldn't do two things at
once. I only have a couple of points of interest from that meeting. Also, you may want to mention that new
officers need to be elected and people should think about which position they
may want to run for. Some of us are getting tired of doing the work year after
year. By the way - secretary position is suppose to have two people, while one
is filling slides trays and logging, or doing the same with the prints, the
other is suppose to be taking minutes. Judy agreed to only mail the results
because she doesn't want to take minutes, or pick up another job. (Since I used her name in vain I'm sending
her a copy because I know she's not interested in being Secretary) ellie
I.
Eleven
members were present.
II.
President
Dr. Paula Serra shared information about photo contests in Japan and through
the Scarab Club. There are also
exhibitors needed for the Michigan Center for Photographic Arts. The deadline was 8/31/01 but if anyone is
interested they could still try. Fee is
$125. The grand opening is October 6-7,
free admission and may be interesting to see.
Also, the Vermont Photo Guide, a book telling where to photograph in
Vermont (includes no pictures) is available.
See Paula if interested.
III.
Bob
Frick reported that the next GDCCC Color Slide competition is Sept. 27 at West
Oakland.
IV.
John
Kroll reported a Council Nature Slide competition on September 24 and print
competition on September 12.
V.
Ellie
published her first In Focus - YEAH!
Submissions for next issue are due September 18.
VI.
There
was a suggestion to put a PPS brochure out at area stores to advertise the
club. A volunteer is needed to look
into this.
VII.
No
treasurer’s report.
VIII.
Pat
reminded that next special assignment is a print “bridge.” Oct. 1 SA is color slide “A growing
food.” Oct. 15 SA is a print “A Rose by
any other name.” Good slides are needed
for PSA- due Oct. 1.
IX.
Bill
Buchanan is scheduled for a program next meeting. Come! Invite friends!
X.
GDCCC
International Salon judging is September 16.
Volunteers are welcome.
XI.
Get
shooting Grand Prix!
Nine members were present.
One guest - Pat Lindsay’s aunt Alice.
Guest speaker Bill Buchanan.
President Dr. Paula Serra brought information about photo
competitions and had handouts available for the Vermont Photo Guide, Scarab
Club competition, Japan competition, Dale Fischer Gallery, and Adventures
Abroad.
50/50 drawing was for $14.
Mort Henick won.
Pat reminded that the Grand Prix is coming up. October 1 special assignment is color slide
“A growing food.” Oct. 15 SA is a print
“A Rose by any other name.” Good slides
are needed for PSA- due Oct. 1.
Bill Buchanan is presented an excellent slide program on
night photography, “Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark.”
Ribbons were awarded for council competitions.
I.
Twelve
members were present. One guest -
Michael McGrath, who also joined.
Welcome to our newest member.
II.
Ribbons
were distributed.
III.
Information
about the next Howell Photo Workshop (October 28, 01) was shared. There is a limit of 30 photographers, $50
fee. Winter workshops will be January
20 and February 17.
IV.
Bob
Frick presented ribbons from the GDCCC Color Slide competition. Next competition is October 18 at Livonia.
V.
John
Kroll reported and distributed ribbons from the GDCCC Nature Slide competition.
VI.
Pat
reminded that the Grand Prix is coming up.
There were no entries for tonight’s special assignment “A growing
food.” Oct. 15 SA is a print “A Rose by
any other name.”
Joyce sent in post card size flyers about PPS for members to
distribute.
Minutes: Pontiac Photographic
Society
Meeting
Place: St. Joseph
Mercy Hospital
Visitor Jeremy Demarest.
GDCCC International Salon 2001 print winners were shown by
Andy Wims and Ron Genaw.
Joel Cohen won the 50/50 drawing ($11 to club).
Pat sold about a Side Road Show on Polaroid manipulation to
be shown on Waterford cable Mondays at 6:00 p.m.
The December 17 meeting has been cancelled by club
consensus.
Reminder that we are hosting the GDCCC print competition on
11/19. Bring goodies.
We are hosting the 2002 GDCCC Slide Invitational and will
use that as a special program.
Grand Prix slides are due November 5.
GDCCC Color Slide competition is Thursday, Oct. 18.
Joel Cohen had an acceptance in the Skarob Club competition.
Minutes: Pontiac
Photographic Society
Date: November 5, 2001
Meeting
Place: St. Joseph
Mercy Hospital
Call to order by President Paula Serra.
Greeting extended to visitor John Knell.
Minutes from 10/15 were read and approved.
GDCCC Report:
1.
There have been changes in some council rules. Size limits for all print divisions are now
the same at 16"x20" maximum.
Viewing distance for all prints is now set at 8'. Digital slides have been combined with color
slides. All changes are effective
January 2002. Proposals eliminating
matting for prints and combining color, commercial and digital prints into one
category were rejected.
2.
The year-end Council banquet will be held January 26, 2002
at Corsi Banquet Hall in Livonia.
Tickets will be available next month.
Price has not been set, but will be similar to past years ($20-25).
3.
The December 17 meeting has been cancelled by club
consensus.
4.
No treasurer’s report due to Joyce’s absence.
5.
Pat reported for the Program Committee.
6.
There will be no meeting on 12/17.
7.
We are hosting the GDCCC print competition on 11/19. Ellie will bring coffee, tea, serving
utensils, napkins, etc. Paula and Pat
will bring pop. Everyone else is to
bring goodies.
8.
We are hosting the 2002 GDCCC Slide Invitational and will
use that as a special program.
9.
End of year entries will be due to the directors following
the council banquet.
10.
John Kroll received an award from the PSA Nature Slide
Competition for his Hatching Wood Ducks.
11.
Director’s reports:
a.
Digital prints - no report.
b.
Prints - Judy Yaker distributed council ribbons.
c.
2 1/4 slides - no report.
d.
Color slides - Bob Frick distributed ribbons
e.
Nature slides - John Kroll distributed ribbons.
f.
Records - Paula Serra distributed ribbons.
g.
Newsletter - Ellie Parrish needs articles by November 20.
12.
Unfinished Business: Our year-end banquet will be held
February 18. Location to be
determined. Joyce recommended Mama
Mia’s.
13.
New Business: Judy proposed that we change our rules to
match GDCCC new rules. An Awards
Committee was appointed (Judy Yaker to chair, Bev Wolf, Bob Dombroski, and
Paula Serra as members).
14.
Announcements:
a.
Darrell Gulin seminar sponsored by GDCCC needs to be
promoted. Fliers are available.
b.
Bev Wolf has a show at Waterford Township Hall beginning
November 10 for 4 weeks, open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Bruce Wideman won the 50/50.
Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted,
Diane Kroll, Co-secretary
Minutes: Pontiac
Photographic Society
Date: December 3, 2001
Meeting
Place: St. Joseph
Mercy Hospital
1.
Treasurer reported a current balance of $574.77. We may need to rough out a budget to make
sure our income will cover expenses.
Joyce and Paula will work up a projected budget.
2.
Reminder that we receive income from American Frame orders.
3.
There was discussion about holding our EOY banquet at Mama
Mia’s, February 18, 2002. Pat will
research costs.
4.
GDCCC competition ribbons were distributed.
5.
Records will be up to date and distributed at the January 7
meeting. We will vote for MVP at that
time.
6.
Bev Wolf’s show continues through 12/29.
7.
A volunteer is wanted to take over the newsletter.
8.
There was discussion about changing by-laws. No decisions made.
9.
A motion was made and seconded to eliminate the 4th
place awards. Motion carried.
10. Christmas party will be 12/8 at Judy’s. No December 17 meeting.