October 18, 2011 Membership Meeting
Location: Zion Lutheran Church in Oshkosh
Meeting Date: October 18, 2011
Attendance: 25 members plus 1 guest
Current paid members: 65 (2012 dues are payable in January. See Terry Nyman)
President Monty Montgomery moderated the meeting.
Monty’s tip of the month: ALWAYS use a neck strap when using your camera—unless you plan on purchasing a new camera in the near future. Recently he learned this lesson the hard way—but he now has a new Nicon “full frame” camera
Monty reminded members that we are still seeking members who want to serve on OPG 2012 Board. Please talk to Monty or any other current board member if you are interested.
Following are the current election procedures as written in our by-laws:
- Nominations will be made at the November meeting.
- Members will forward their votes to a designated vote collector prior to the December meeting.
- At that meeting the vote collector will announce who has been elected.
- Those elected will commence their position the following January and will serve for that calendar year
Photoshop User Group will resume on Thursday, November 3th with a new venue in downtown Oshkosh - First Congregational Church. 137 Algoma Blvd. More information will follow via email.
A thank you card was distributed for members to sign. It will be sent to Masonic Temple to thank them for their hospitality during the photo shoot. Members that participated in the shoot were reminded that we have pledged to supply framed prints of work to the temple for use at a future Gallery Walk.
Jay Ratchman, owner of Camera Casino in downtown Oshkosh, along with a store associate, Ashley, gave a presentation on an array of photography items and gadgets. After the presentation, members enjoyed a “hands on” look at the camera and equipment.
Jim Raymond continued his series of talks on 20th Century Photographers with a presentation on Margaret Bourke White. She best known for her architecture photos but also for photos taken in the German war camps after their liberation.
There was a sharing / viewing of photos of the recent photo shoots at High Cliff State Park and the Masonic Temple in Oshkosh as well as general photo sharing plus October photo project which was “Wild Life”
Ann reminded members to check the OPG website (www.oshkoshphotographygroup.com) and the OPG Face Book Page often. There are a lot of photos being posted and photo tips being shared on these sites. Remember that you can have your images added to the web site via Flicker – contact Monty if you need assistance in getting this set up. If you want to receive all Face Book updates - be sure to click “like”.
Photo Project for November: Night Photography
Board Meeting: Monday, October 24th at 1:30 PM at Delta. All are invited.