LACC Members and Friends,
Our Next meeting will be Tuesday, March 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 for the evening “Is in the works”
- Mark Devine was to be the Guest Speaker, but notified us on Sat morning that he is unavailable due to some medical issues. Spoke with Mark Sat afternoon wishing him a quick recovery.
- Future plans are for Mark to do his presentation in late 2026 once our meetings resume in September.
- Business / Announcements
- Main Program will be competition results by Sue and the trio of judges
- Treats provided by Kim Ambrose
Zoom Link:
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Topic: Tue, March 10th meeting
Time: Mar 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
- N4C judges needed? - Cyndy
Don’t forget about Kim and Kristi’s abstract Photo Challenge Due April 10th
Submit up to 10 photos.
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
February N4C Competition Results:
Digital Altered Reality – 66 entries:
Lona Marks - Susitna River Sunset - MERIT
Digital Black & White – 98 entries:
Steve Mitoraj - BW Bulb - 2nd
Lona Marks - Cormorant Trempealeau Refuge - MERIT
Kathy Landsinger - Star Trails - Honorable Mention
Digital Nature – 89 entries:
Grant Ofstedahl - Damselfly Date - 1st
Lona Marks - Talkeetna Sunrise and Fog - 3rd
Jason Skoog - Bald Eagles Fighting - MERIT
Brian Narveson - Lower Falls Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone - MERIT
Digital Journalism – 72 entries:
Julie Wanke - Hands on Experience - MERIT
Digital Pictorial – 98 entries:
Terry Zalewski - Golden - MERIT
Thanks to Mary Ann for taking the time and submitting all the images
April Photo Competition:
Images are due no later than 5:00 PM on Sunday, April 5th
Categories include: Park & Rec supported events, Nature, Creative, B&W Prints
Judging is on Sunday, April 12th, results on Tuesday, April 14th.
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 Matt 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:
Thanks to everyone who took the time to photograph the Park District events last weekend.
- Please submit your Polar Plunge photos to the Park District following the instructions which were in the Packet you received when registering for the event:
- Options for submitting your Figure Skating photos:
- 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
- Photos need to have a timestamp
Upcoming March Workshops:
Photoshop, part 2 by Sue Retzlaff
Tue, March 17th, 6:30PM – 8:30 PM at the BRCC
Additional information to follow
Fundamentals Workshop –
Wed, April 4th, 6:30PM – 8:30 PM at the BRCC
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/?fbclid=IwZnRzaAPT1_hleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnR…
2nd February Meeting, Tuesday, March 24th, 6:00 PM – 8:00PM At Pizza Ranch
- Fundamentals Program will be a presentation on Still Life Photography.
- Main Program will be an “On Site Still Life Shoot” hosted by Kim and Kristi.
Steve M