LACC Members and Friends,
It was great to see so many members and guests at the picnic. As always, there was a great selection of food and desserts.
Thanks to John S for providing the burgers, and Kevin for taking the time to be the master chef.
1st September 2026 Meeting:
Our 1st meeting of the year will be Tuesday, Sept 8th, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM at the Black River Beach Neighborhood Center, 1433 Rose Street, La Crosse, WI 54603.
Agenda:
We will start the meeting with a guest speaker, Mark Devine.
For additional information on Mark and to view some of his work: https://www.markfdevinephotography.com/
For the rest of the meeting, we’ll be covering a variety of subjects, with the goal being covering some of the typical questions that come up during the year.
- Review Submission Rules / How to resize photos / Category Definitions - Sue
- Website Updates and a quick tour of the website – Michelle
- N4C recap, and on how it fits into LACC
- General reminders and sign up sheets:
- Sign up to bring treats - Kristi
- Sign up for judging - Sue
- Don’t forget we need to judge 2 categories for N4C – Cyndy
- Anyone take a vacation and have some travel photos they wish to share at a club meeting? Contact Steve M and we’ll slot you in the schedule
- Donna will be available to collect dues
Zoom information for the Sept 8th meeting to follow…
Monthly Photo Competition:
The 1st photo competition is in October - Images are due no later than 5:00 PM on Sunday, October 4th. Categories include People, Nature, Creative, and (1) B&W print. Photos will be judged on 10/11/25, and results presented at the Tue, 10/13/25 meeting.
The complete competition schedule is available on the website: https://lacrosseareacameraclub.org/competitions
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:
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 –
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.
A digital copy of the prints must be entered on the website by the Sunday, 5pm deadline.
Additional information: https://lacrosseareacameraclub.org/competitions
Dues:
In order to enter images or prints in competition you need to pay your club dues.
2026 dues - Students - $20.00, Individual -$30.00, Family $35.00
To renew or pay initial dues see the instructions at "Become a Member /Renew Membership" available on the La Crosse Area Camera Club Website.: htps://lacrosseareacameraclub.org/membership/join
To mail your dues in, mail to : Donna Piette2162 Redfield St, La Crosse, WI 54601.
Check should be payable to La Crosse Area Camera Club. We do not accept E-payments or cards.
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. When the photos are finished, bring them on a USB stick to the receptionist at Black River Beach with a note or envelope that they are for Kat.
Some of the Park District events to be photographed:
- Youth Outdoor Fest – July 2026
- Erickson Bowl (Youth Flag Football Event) – Date TBD but usually end of October 2026
- Pettibone Haunted Mile – October 2026
- Polar Plunge – March 2027
- Figure Skating Show – March 2027
Additional information to follow…
Upcoming Photo Opportunities:
USA Gravel Nationals
La Crescent is hosting the USA Cycling Gravel Nationals on Saturday, September 12th, 2026.
The 100+-mile race featuring hundreds of elite and professional athletes from across the country.
https://gravelnats.usacycling.org/
Vernon County Fair, Wed Sept 16 – Sun Sept 20th, 2026:
Schedule: https://www.vernoncountyfair.com/
The Annual Kickapoo Valley Reserve Dam Challenge, Sat, October 3rd, 2026.
http://kvr.state.wi.us/Events/Annual-Events/DamChallenge/
Upcoming Conventions:
N4C Convention “Capture the Spirit of the West”, October 8th – 11th, in Medora, SD
https://www.n4cconvention.com/
2nd September Meeting, Tuesday Sept 22rd, 6:30 PM
The meeting will be at the Southside Neighborhood Center, 1300 6th St S, La Crosse, WI 54601.
Fundamentals will be a presentation from Kevin M on Sports Photography
Main program will be “Photo Techniques”
Looking forwards to seeing everyone Tuesday night.
Steve M