President's Corner

President's Corner - January, 2010

We have had a couple meetings in the smaller room at Myrick Hixon which is less comfortable. We hope to be back in the main meeting room in February. On the plus side, we have not had to pay the room rental for our “back room” meetings.

The La Crosse Winter Rec Fest is the final camera club activity for January. Our volunteers will shoot all events. This effort helps the La Crosse Park & Rec Department. It also gives members a chance to hone their skills and create some competitive images. We can look forward to a few of these images in coming competitions.

President's Corner - December, 2009

Happy Holidays!!! Remember our Holiday Party at Myrick Hixon on Sunday, January 10!!!

It looks like we will have lots of white stuff for the Christmas and New Year Holidays. We will no doubt take lots of photos in the next 2 weeks. Some things to remember when taking pictures this season:

President's Corner - November, 2009

Myrick Hixon Ecopark as our meeting place is proving quite nice! Lot’s of room, a great screen, and a reasonably central location for members. We may have to use the smaller room occasionally, but it will still be larger than our old location at the church. And, use of the smaller room is free (compared to $20 for the large meeting room.) In the spring we will have lots of photo opportunities as the days get longer.

President's Corner - September, 2009

The big news is our new meeting location. Beginning October 27 we will meet at the Myrick Hixon Eco-Park Building. This change will give us more room for our growing membership and great opportunities for field trips into the marsh. Note our next meeting, October 13, will be at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe at 6:00. Bring your camera and tripod for some good evening shots with interesting subjects. Our program will be by Bob Metcalf on architecture photography. Check our website schedule for details.

President's Corner - August, 2009

The days are getting shorter and making it easier to shoot photos in the sweet light of early and late day. We should also see more foggy mornings which will provide good photo opportunities. Our club has volunteered to be Official Oktoberfest Photographers and six club members have volunteered so far. We will be given “official Buttons” that will give us a free pass into Fest Events to shoot photos. If you have not signed up and wish to join our “Fest Photo Team” send an email to me.

President's Corner - July, 2009

Wow ! Only ten days left in July and the days are getting shorter. The county fair is over, but still plenty of festivals to attend – and shoot pictures (think People Category). La Crosse Irish Fest is August 7-9. The colorful Great River Jazz Fest is August 14-16. Ever heard of the La Crosse Storytelling Festival? Check out lacrossestoryfest.com. It is September 11-12 at Myrick Park. There are also more area county fairs coming – they are usually well promoted. For the big fest - Camera Club members will form a team of “Official Oktoberfest Photographers” this year.

President's Corner - June, 2009

The summer is on us with new/different opportunities for photography. An important reminder is to TAKE YOUR CAMERA when you go on your summer outings and picnics. Sunrise is painfully early, BUT, the sweet evening light is now conveniently between supper and bedtime. When your activities and opportunities are mid-day, do your best. Many times very good images are captured when the sun is bright. A couple tips:
1- Try shooting your subject with your camera facing the sun for a silhouette. This requires the sun to be lower in the sky and can be especially dramatic.

President's Corner - May, 2009

At our Tuesday Meeting we elected officers for next year. President-Owen Johnson, VP-Terry Zalewski, Secretary-Michelle Cox, Treasurer-John Zoerb, Judging Chair-Jerry Bonsack, N4C Contact-Jerry Bonsack, N4C Digital Coordinator-Peder Schoenfeld, Ground Glass Newsletter Editor-Dan Truax. Thanks to Dan for volunteering to resume our Ground Glass Newsletter. Due to time constraints at our 1st May meeting we deferred voting on competition categories to the May 26 meeting.

President's Corner - April, 2009

The end of the “Camera Club Year” is coming fast. Only 3 meetings before we knock off for the summer. As we prepare for summer we have plenty of activities to consider. The last April meeting will be at La Crosse Floral – bring your camera! The 1st weekend in May is the Fitness Fest which our club will support with volunteer photographers. The last meeting in May (and for the year) will feature Dan Jackson speaking on the Audubon Society and his hobby of birding.

President's Corner - March, 2009

NO MEETING AT THE CHURCH ON 3/24! Instead, go directly to The Studio (419 Main Street) at 7:00. We will receive a tour of The Studio and an insight of how this photography business operates. Another off-site experience is planned in April when we meet at La Crosse Floral.