January 12, 2026 Newsletter

Newsletter

LACC Members and Friends,
Welcome back after the holiday season!
It’s January, it’s winter…
      but the Winter Solstice has passed, the days are getting longer, and Spring is on the way!
 
Starting off 2026…
Our Next meeting will be Tuesday, January 13th , 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 results from the “Ten of One” Challenge by Kim and Kristi
  • Business / Announcements
  • Pat Stephens with Rotary Lights will be spending a couple of minutes to talk about having a photo contest for Rotary Lights.
  • Main Program: Photo Competition results by Sue and the Trio of judges
  • Treats provided by David Skoog

 
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.
  • 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

 
Feb Photo Competition: 
Images are due no later than 5:00 PM on Sunday, February 1st.
Categories include Open, Nature, Creative, and B&W prints. 
Judging is on Sunday, Feb 8th, results on Tuesday, Feb 10th.
Notes:

  1. The complete competition schedule for the 2025-26 season is available on the website.
  2. Before submitting entries, please review the guidelines for submission available on the club website.
  3. Details are covered in footnotes on the competition schedule.
  4. (AI generated images or image components are not allowed)
  5. Dropping off prints:
    1. Bring prints to a meeting
    2. Drop Off at First Congregational Church, La Crosse: Mondays 10am to 8pm; Tuesday-Thursday 10am to 5pm.
    3. If you need to drop off the print on the same weekend they are due –
      1. 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.
    4. 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

 
Park District Events / Park and Rec Opportunities:
Park District Events to Photograph:
We get to use our meeting room free of charge by taking photos of park and rec events. Please volunteer if possible.
There are two Park District events which to be photographed:

  • Polar Plunge – Saturday, March 7, 2026 – at Black River Beach – more info to come!
  • Figure Skating Show – Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7, 2026 – Green Island Ice Area – more info to come!

There are 2 methods of getting the finished photos to the parks district.

  • Bring them on a USB stick to the receptionist at Black River Beach with a note or envelope that they are for Kat
  • Provide a link to a photo sharing site – Google drive, SmugMog, etc where they can be downloaded. E-mail link to craughk@cityoflacrosse.org

 
Upcoming Workshops:
Tue, Jan 20th - Lightroom Workshop by Brian Narveson

  • This a “Hands On” workshops working with editing photos in Lightroom
  • Additional information to follow

 Tue, Feb 3rd - Making composite images by Sue R

  • Additional information to follow 

Additional Fundamentals Workshops - Will be shifting from Saturdays to Wed evenings

  • Working on the agenda...
    • Planning to focus on Composition
    • Discuss photographs provided by participants
    • More to follow once the room is reserved at BRCC

 2nd January Meeting, Tuesday, Jan 27th, 6:30 PM – 8:30PM

  • Fundamentals Program will be “What makes a good photo” by Kim, Kristi, and Sue
  • Main Program will be “Members Portfolio Display”
    • Great time to bring you photos to display to the other club members

 Steve M