LACC Members and Friends,
Next meeting will be Tuesday, December 9th, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM at the Black River Beach Community Center, 1433 Rose Street, La Crosse, WI 54603.
Agenda:
- The Fundamentals Program will be Shooting Rotary Lights by Biran Narveson
- Business / Announcements
- Main Program: Photo Competition results by Sue and the Trio of judges
- Treats provided by Donna Hoelzen
Zoom information to follow…
Normal Meeting Stuff
- Judges needed - Sue will be passing around the judging sign-up sheet at the meeting, so please remember to sign up to be a judge or observer.
- Treat Schedule – all filled up - Thanks
- Ten of One Photo Challenge – Kim and Kristi will have additional handouts for the Ten of One at the meeting. The photos are due Dec 29th and can be e-mailed to [Contact info redacted - See original email for details]
- Treasures Report - Kristi.
- Thursday meet-up update – Kevin or Dan
- Any N4c updates – Cyndy
Photos needed to display at the Black River Community Center early Jan 2026
- Preferably Park District themed, but not necessary
- Recommended print size 8 x 10 to 13 x 19.
- Framed or matted, but not necessary
- Must have a wire on the back for hanging
- Bring the pictures to the Jan 13th meeting
Lansing Bridge Implosion
Is scheduled for Dec 18th @ 9:30 AM.
Additional information should be available by December 15th.
Please follow the link below for updates and important safety information about the event
http://bit.ly/48y8E0V
January Photo Competition:
Images are due no later than 5:00 PM on Sunday, January 6th, 2026.
Categories include People, Challenge category will be Minimalism, Nature and Color prints.
Judging is on Sunday January 11th, results on Tuesday, January 13th.
Notes:
- The complete competition schedule for the 2025-26 season is available on the website.
- Before submitting entries, please review the guidelines for submission available on the club website.
- Details are covered in footnotes on the competition schedule.
- (AI generated images or image components are not allowed)
- Dropping off prints:
- Bring prints to a meeting
- Drop Off at First Congregational Church, La Crosse: Mondays 10am to 8pm; Tuesday-Thursday 10am to 5pm.
- If you need to drop off the print on the same weekend they are due –
- Drop Off at Sue Retzlaff's, 1415 Sand lake Rd, Holmen. Fri and Sat 9am to 7pm; or by special arrangement. Use the garage service door.
- As always, the digital copy of the prints must be entered on the website by the Sunday, 5pm deadline.
Dues:
In order to enter images or prints in competition you need to pay your club dues.
- Student: $20
- Individual: $30
- Family: $35
- To renew or pay initial dues see the instructions at Become a Member /Renew Membership | La Crosse Area Camera Club. This page also explains the different types of memberships and the cost of each.
- If you are a returning member, you can also just give your dues to the membership chairman Donna Piette at the Sept. 9th meeting.
- If you wish to mail your dues in, please mail to: Donna Piette2162 Redfield St, La Crosse, WI 54601
Upcoming Workshops:
Tue, Dec 30thth – Rotary Lights Shoot – Brian Narveson
- Additional information to follow
Fundamentals Workshop, Sat, Jan 10th, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM, BRCC
Agenda to include:
- Review and questions on Lenses
- ½ hour presentation / discussion on
- Camera Focus Modes
- Camera Focal Areas
- Camera Metering Areas
- Bring your camera – The rest of the workshop you will be using your cameras. There be stations up to practice
- Camera Focus Modes
- Camera Focal Areas
- Camera Metering Areas
- What’s needed
- Camera and lens
- Small figurine or similar to photograph
- Tripod
- A copy of your Owners Manual if you need help with the “Mode” settings your camera
1st January Meeting, Tuesday, January , 6:30 PM – 8:30PM
- Fundamentals Program will be Photo Project 1 -"Ten on One" by Kim and Kristi.
- Main Program: Photo Competition results by Sue and the Trio of judges
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