LACC Members and Friends,
Our Next meeting will be Tuesday, Feb 10th , 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 “Cropping to Ratio” by Brian Narveson
- Business / Announcements
- 10 question multiple choice quiz to check your knowledge of “Flash Facts”
- Main Program will be competition results by Sue and the trio of judges
- Treats provided by Eileen Roesler
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Topic: Tue Jan 10th meeting
Time: Feb 10, 2026 06:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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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
Kathy Landsinger was planning to display her greeting card collection at the last meeting which she was not able to attend.
Kathy will be displaying the cards at this meeting and the cards will be available to purchase for $2.00 apiece.
All profits benefitting New Horizons Shelter and Outreach Center (domestic violence shelter)
Don’t forget about Kim and Kristi’s abstract Photo Challenge
Submit up to 10 photos.
Due April 20, 2026.
Photos will be shown at the May 12, 2026 meeting.
Email the individual photos to: kristikolson@hotmail.com
N4C Contacts
- Mary Ann Roesler for questions about images submitted into N4C competitions
- Cyndy Thorne if you would like to judge one of the categories submitted to N4C competition.
- Travel Category submissions must include Name, State or Country, and Location
N4C January Competition Results:
Altered Reality - Sue Retzlaff - MERIT for My Little Cabbage
Black and White - None
Nature - Mike Hanson - MERIT for Sushi Anyone
- Cathy Richardson-MERIT for Berry-toss
Pictorial-None
Travel-Sue Retzlaff-MERIT for Minnesota Gooseberry Falls
Thanks to Mary Ann for submitting the photos to N4C
March Photo Competition:
Images are due no later than 5:00 PM on Sunday, March 1st
Categories include People, Open, Challenge – Fungi, and Color Prints.
Judging is on Sunday, March 8th, results on Tuesday, March 10th.
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.
LACC Mat Cutter
The club has a matt cutter which is available for any member to use. Please e-mail or call Steve and I’ll bring it to Tuesday’s meeting.
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 March Workshops:
Photoshop, part 1 by Sue Retzlaff
Tue, March 3rd, 6:30PM – 8:30 PM at the BRCC
Additional information to follow
Photoshop, part 2 by Sue Retzlaff
Tue, March 17th, 6:30PM – 8:30 PM at the BRCC
Additional information to follow
Fundamentals Workshop –
Wed, March 4th,
6:30PM – 8:30 PM at the BRCC
Agenda – additional information to follow
Upcoming Photography Conventions
Spring Break 2026
We had a number of our members attend last year and found it very beneficial. Let’s get a group heading up there this year.
Additional information to follow.
Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Chippewa Middle School, 5000 Hodgson Rd Connection, St Paul, MN 55126.
https://cameracouncil.org/spring-break-2026/
N4C
Oct. 8-11, 2026, Medora, North Dakota
https://www.n4cconvention.com/
2nd February Meeting, Tuesday, Feb 24th, 6:00 PM – 8:00PM At Pizza Ranch
- Time for the annual Pizza Party
- This is a pay as you go event, so please remember to bring cash or a card.
- Joni Welda will be doing a presentation on Wildlife Photography
Steve M