ARCHIVE OF JCC GENERAL MEETING MINUTES – JULY 2014 – FEB 2016

ARCHIVE OF JCC GENERAL MEETING MINUTES – JULY 2014 – FEB 2016

 IN CASE YOU MISSED THE MEETING:  ‚ July 16, 2014

• Membership point tallies will be automated on the new website so members are going to be responsible for entering a point when they attend a meeting or an outing!
•  ‚ Annual dues deadline-8/31.
• Daryl Joseph’s Still Life Workshop 8/16 at Shep’o the Woods 9 to Noon – bring your own objects & lighting & familiarize yourself with the genre on the Web in the meantime.
• 8/6 Meeting is blind critique program, so upload your pics (3/member) before 8/3.
• Monochrome Contest entries accepted at Aug. mtgs. (5 prints/member- People, Nature, General – only 3 prints/category).
• 4th Quarter Digital entries accepted Sept. 1-30.
• The Program tonight featured Bill Coppedge’s photos of his Alaska Adventure.

IN CASE YOU MISSED THE MEETING: August 6, 2014

• Next meeting program: Don Frazer on Composition;
• Christmas Party 13 Dec at Jim Lowell’s home;
• 9Aug 9AM-Noon Daryl Joseph’s still life presentation;
• Treas.: Opening Bal June-$10,012.21 Present Bal $11,613;
• Automated Pt Bal covers meeting & outing attendance only;
• 15 Nov 10AM-2PM fund raiser at Baileys Ranch;
• People’s Choice Winners: 1)CAPITOL ROTUNDA 2)WARPED TRIANGLE 3) TEXTER;
• Raffel: Joan Devine drew the winning $25 ticket;
• Program-Hookey Hamilton & Rick McAllister led a blind judging exercise.

IN CASE YOU MISSED THE MEETING: ‚  ‚  ‚  3 September 2014

• 4th Quarter Print Competition entries are accepted at both September meetings;
• 4th Quarter Digital Competition entries are accepted September 4 – 30;
• Yearly club dues are past due;
• People’s Choice Winners: 1st Joanne Devine, 2nd Fred Raiford 3rd Ron Cohen;
• New Members: Janet & Bruce Of Carik;
• 50/50 winner Richard Bryce $38
• 3rd ‚ Quarter Digital Winners — ‚  Mary Atwood, Judge: ‚ 
• REFLECTIONS – 1st Jim Jordan “48 Harley”, ‚  2nd Bronwyn Horvath “Cypress Reflections”, ‚  3rd Dirk Den Boef “Hanging On”, ‚  4th Lee Bailey “Lake Flowers”, ‚  1st Honors Lynda Smith “River Tangle”, ‚  2nd Brian Leonard “Flagler Pier”, ‚  3rd Julius Dean “Reflections: Reeds & Sky On Pond”.
• NIGHT SKY – 1st Andrea Wilsie “Bikes At The Pier”, ‚  2nd Charise Tanner “Portland Headlight At Night”, ‚  3rd Julius Dean “Night Fair”, ‚  4th Lynda Smith “Fly Me To The Moon”, ‚  1st Honors Bronwyn Horvath “Aurora Borealis”, ‚  2nd Jan Gemeinhardt “St Augustine Spanish Ships”, ‚  3rd Ron Cohen “Oh What A Sky”
• HDR – 1st Paula Griffin “Dynamic Triad”, ‚  2nd Jan Gemeinhardt “Doorway To A Ghost Town”, ‚  3rd Julius Dean “Bridge Street” ‚  4th Les Satz “All Wheels”, ‚  Honor Young McQueen “Ignite Chicago”

IN CASE YOU MISSED THE MEETING: September 17, 2014

• JCC WEBSITE – members need to sign onto the site in order to receive emails – only 24 members have created image galleries
• JCC LIBRARY – needs someone to donate a book cart
• 01/24/15 – Annual Banquet at University Club
• F3C COMPETITION-JCC had 15 winning images – Ribbon Winners (incomplete list): Young McQueen (2Yellow); Julius Dean (2Yellow); Arul Kanan (1Blue); JoAnn Devine (1 Yellow)
• Membership Dues deadline 30 September — 12 Members are in arrears
• 50/50 Barbara Guriak drew the winning 35$ ticket
• JCC BOARD NOMINATING COMMITTEE – Daryl Joseph, Jim Jordan, Jan Gemeinhardt,Young McQueen, Kim Pitock
• PEOPLES CHOICE WINNERS 1)JoAnn Devine; 2)Fred Railford; 3)Ron Cohen

3RD QUARTER PRINT COMPETITION JUDGING RESULTS

NATURE

1. Jack Stephens ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  “FIGHT IN FLIGHT”
2. Paula Griffin ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  “MORNING GLORY”
3. Bronwyn Horvath ‚  “ICELANDIC FOCUS”
4. Dan Robusto ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  “AN EYE ON YOU”

HONORS Young McQueen “EGRET REPOSED”; Caroline Peppiatt “GATOR SNACK”

PEOPLE

1. Darrell Joseph ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  “NODDING OFF”
2. Paula Griffin ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  “A SWEET GREETING”
3. Duffy McCoy ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  “SELFIE TIMES TWO”
4. Arul Kanan ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  “MIRROR WALK”

HONORS ‚  ‚  ‚  Julius Dean ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  “ANNABELLE II”

GENERAL

1. Bronwyn Horvath ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  “SHIP SHAPE”
2. Paula Griffin ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  “EVOLUTION”
3. Jack Stephens ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  “ON THE EDGE OF THE NABIB DESERT”
4. James Lowell ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  “MOSQUE WITH GREEN DOOR”

HONORS ‚  ‚  Dee Hartman “UNFURLING CANNALILY”; Robert Clark “LT1504”; Jan Gemeinhardt “MISSED CONNECTION”

IN CASE YOU MISSED THE MEETING – October 1, 2014

• 25 October S of the W annual fall festival – volunteer members needed to take photos at the celebration;
• Rick Hartman, Courtney Fox & Young McQueen will make class photos of all the S of the W students;
• Rick Hartman’s presentation at 5 November meeting – “The Magic of Photoshop”;
• 19 November meeting – vote on new club officers;
• JCC library is operating again;
• Salvation Army Celebrities Luncheon seeks donated (matted) prints for auction;
• 5 February Clyde ‚  Butcher presentation at Marineland;
• 19 October deadline for Castillo Photo Contest submissions;
• PEOPLE’S CHOICE – 1)JoAnn Devine; 2) Bob Raiford; 3)Diane Cohen

MONOCHROME PRINT CONTEST RESULTS:

GENERAL 1)James Lowell”Chrome Bones”;2)JoAnn Devine “Country Chapel”;3)Julius Dean “Which Way Is Up”;4)Robert Clark”Rolls” HONORS: Bill McGee “Block & Tackle”; Stephen Smith “Steel Crazy After All These Years”;Robert Clark “Fern & Palm”; Bronwyn Horvath “Railway Lanterns”; Bronwyn Horvath “The old Workshop”; Richard Bryce “Lincoln Memorial”

NATURE 1)Gordon Ira”Winter Survivors”; 2)Stephen Smith “Little Rum Spring”;3) William McSherry “Linville Falls, NC”;4)Gordon Ira “Sahara Patterns” HONORS: ‚  Lynda Smith “Junior”; Fred Railford “Balance Rock Arches Nat. Park”; Richard Bryce “Hungry Squirrel”

PEOPLE 1)Terri Sherrod “You Said’On 3′”;2)William McSherry “Reflecting On The Past”; 3)Julius Dean “Opera Ballerina”;4)Diane Cohen “Knee Deep In Thought” HONORS: Darrel Joseph “The Potter”; Darrel Joseph “The Knitter”; Abbey Mathews “Bubbles”

IN CASE YOU MISSED THE MEETING – October 15, 2014

• Oct. 25 – Members have volunteered to take photos of the S of the W Fall Festival
• Oct. 23 – 26 Club Fall outing Flat Rock North Carolina
• Nov. 1 – Portrait shoot at S of the W using Festival props and decor as backdrop
• Nov 4 – Rick Hartman will make presentation “Magic of Photoshop”
• More than $13,000 in Club Treasury but over $3,000 still owed to website designer
• Bill & Marilyn Seitzinger are moving to Oregon – farewell party Nov. 24 at Seitzinger home
• People’s Choice and Monochrome Contest ribbons awarded (see Minutes October 1 for details)
• Jan. 24, 2015 Annual Banquet
• Richard Bryce’s pelican photo won the Jacksonville Zoo monthly contest
• New members – Nancy Konigsberg & Stephen DuBoise
• Caroline Peppiatt won the $33.50 raffle ticket

Chris Moore Presented his latest photos and demonstrated his work process

IN CASE YOU MISSED THE MEETING – November 5, 2014

Election of Officers: Young McQueen, of the JCC 2015 Officers Nomination Committee, presented the following slate of nominations which was approved by a show of hands and acclimation. Here are the board members for 2015.

 ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  President ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚   ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚ Teri Sherrod

 ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  Vice President ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  Jim Jordan

 ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  Treasurer ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  Les Satz

 ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  Secretary ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  Caroline Peppiatt

 ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  Director ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  Jim Lowell

 ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  Director ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚   ‚  ‚  ‚ Jan Gemeinhardt

 ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  Director ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  Charise Tanner

Salvation Army Silent Auction “ members may also donate a portrait sitting as well as a print.

Christmas Party : December 13    8278 Persimmon Lane    Home of James Lowell

Portrait Shoot Outing    great success despite bad weather.

5 JCC Members participated in photographing the     …“Trunk or Treat    ‚ at SOTW on 25 October

Duffy McCoy reminded the members of the November 15^th Baileys Fund Raiser

Annual Banquet    January 24^th    RSVP forms were distributed.

Sad News: ‚  Karen Stephenson is moving to Arizona and Mike &Marilyn Seitzinger said their farewells as they are moving to Washington state.

PRESENTATION:     …“THE MAGIC OF PHOTOSHOP    ‚ by RICK HARTMAN

11/19/14 12:00 AM

• Christmas Party Dec 13 & Annual Banquet Jan 24
• Gail Means volunteered to be Club Audio Visual Tech
• WEBSITE: Monochrome & 4th Quarter Print Contest winners should send digital images of their winners to be shown on the site. ‚  Members with website albums should update them.
• Gordon Ira displayed the book he made of his son Cliff’s 1st place finish at the Laguna Seca SCCA Championships
• Merritt Island bird Sanctuary presently closed, reopening date unknown
• VISITORS: Jeanette & Rob Kohlhaus
• 50/50: Phil Cope drew winning $32 ticket
• 4TH QUARTER PRINT COMPETITION (Judge – Laine Wyatt) WINNERS

NATURE

1. Fred Raiford ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  “Head to Head”
2. Dirk Den Boef ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  “Stormy Weather”
3. Lynda Smith ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  “Pensive Hummer”
4. Gordon Ira ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  “Present for Momma and Baby

Honors: Tom Stitt “Let’s Play Tag”; Young McQueen “Cattle Egret Big Stick, No Cattle”; Dirk Den Boef “Washington Oaks Treasure”

 ‚  GENERAL

1. Jan Gemeinhardt  ‚   ‚   ‚   ‚  ‚  “Finally Retired”
2. Stephen Smith  ‚   ‚   ‚   ‚   ‚   ‚   ‚  “Old Florida Postcard”
3. Darrel Joseph  ‚   ‚   ‚   ‚   ‚   ‚   ‚   ‚  “Still Life With Fruit”
4. Jim Jordan  ‚   ‚   ‚   ‚   ‚   ‚   ‚   ‚   ‚   ‚  ‚  “Erin Motor-bike”

Honors: ‚  Lee Bailey “Rascal Raccoon”; Venetia Carey “Crater Blues”; Darrel Joseph “The Turkish Market”

PEOPLE

1. James Lowell “Shooting A Kissey”
2. Dee Hartman “Olivia”
3. Silas Osborne “Lifeguards On A Practice Misson”
4. Marianne Prophal “I Really, Really Like Her”

Honors: Jim Gutru “Girl And Goat”; Ron Cohen “Ellie”

Meeting # 22 — December 3, 2014

THE CLUB’S MEETING ROOM IS ALSO A CHURCH. ‚  ITS ALTAR MUST NOT BE TOUCHED.

Photographer is needed for a half-marathon (payment possible)

Annual banquet needs volunteers for setup

F3C 3rd Quarter Competition Ribbon Winners

• Category A, yellow ribbon, color: Bronwyn Horvath
• Category A, yellow ribbon, color: Bronwyn Horvath
• Category A, yellow ribbon, color: Brian Leonard
• Category A, yellow ribbon, monochrome: Dirk Den Boef
• Category A, yellow ribbon, monochrome: Julius Dean
• Category A, yellow ribbon, color: Julius Dean
• Category A, yellow ribbon, color: Young McQueen
• Category A, yellow ribbon, monochrome: Young McQueen

Royce Bain, noted nightime sky photographer will give a presentation on February 4, 2015

Desnnis Adams, 2015 Outings Chairman, needs suggestions for 2015 outings

Glennie Salon Competition entries must be submitted by January 22, 2015

December People’s Choice Winners

1. Julius Dean
2. Les Satz
3. Duffy McCoy

4th Quarter Digital Competition Winners (Darrel Joseph – Judge)

WARMTH

1. Andrea Wilsie ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  “I Will Leave The Lights On”
2. Gordon Ira ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  “Warmth On The Rocks”
3. Julius Dean ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  “Until We Meet Again”
4. Venetia Carey ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  “Lasting Spirit”

Honor: Jan Gemeinhardt ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  “Warmed By The Sunrise”

HOLIDAYS

1. Julius Dean ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  “Venetian Holiday”
2. Jan Gemeinhardt ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  “Brown & Gold Glitter”
3. Caroline Peppiatt ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  “Lurking In The Easter Lilies”
4. Young McQueen ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  “National Bass Fishing Day”

OUTINGS

1. Joanne Devine ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  “A Day With Dad”
2. Bill Coppedge ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  “Japanese Garden Flower”
3. Brian Leonard ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  “Sunrise, Blue Ridge Parkway”
4. Dirk Den Boef ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  “Cascading Falls”

Honor: Young McQueen “Needmore Tiger Land”; Kim Pitcock “A Touch Of Sweetness”

Meeting # 1 ‚ — ‚ January 7, 2015  ‚ In Case you missed the meeting!

• INDUCTION OF OFFICERS: President — Teri Sherrod; Vice President — Dennis Adams; Treasurer — Les Satz; Secretary — Caroline Peppiatt; Directors — Jim Lowell, Jan Gemeinhardt, Charise Tanner.
• Website up and running. ‚  All members should register onto the site because most Club communications will soon go through the site.
• OUTINGS: Feb 7th – Viera Wetlands (many members will stay at Ramada Inn in Titusville) ‚  Mar 7th – Light Painting at Gordon Ira’s home April 18th – Alpine Grove May 2nd – Alligator Farm
• Print donations for the Salvation Army fundraiser to be collected at Feb 4th meeting
• Jan 22 – entry deadline for Glennie Nature Salon Competition (2 images/entrant)
• DEC PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS: 1)Julius Dean; 2)Les Satz; 3)Duffy McCoy;4)Phill Cope
• Charise Tanner had a photo published in PSA Journal
• 50/50 Patrick McCormack drew winning $30.50 ticket
• GUESTS: Sharon Rosenfeld & Terry Andrews
• JANUARY 24TH AT 6:00 pm 2014 – Annual Banquet at University Club of Jacksonville
• PROGRAM: “Examine Your Camera”

‚ IN CASE YOU MISSED THE MEETING:

The second meeting of 2015 was held on February 4th at Shepherd of the Woods Retreat Center, 6595 Columbia Park Court, Jacksonville, FL 32258-2414.

BUSINESS MEETING

Teri Sherrod, President, called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM.

 ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  Altar reminder    no one should touch the altar

 ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  February 18^th is Ash Wednesday, so the club cannot meet at S of the W. ‚  Another meeting date will be announced by email blast to the membership

 ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  Jan Gemeinhardt ‚  reminded the members to enter their points onto the JCC Web Site

 ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  Linda Carter will not be banquet organizer next January for she is moving to Virginia.

 ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  Viera Outing    February 6-8, led by Paula Griffin

 ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  October Outing destination is undetermined at this time.  ‚ Bill Coppedge asked for a volunteer to lead the Fall Outing and for members to make suggestions as to destination possibilities

 ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  Salvation Army Celebrity Charity Luncheon    March 19^th 11:00-1:00. Courtney Cox thanked the many members who have donated prints for the silent auction.

 ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  F3C Competition    Jim Lowell presented a 3^rd Place ribbon to Diane Cohen

 ‚ People    ¢€ž¢s Choice:  ‚ Melvin Cooper announced the February winners (theme — INTENSE): 1^st Place    John Neeley; 2^nd Place    Richard Bryce; 3^rd Place — Duffy McCoy

Guests: ‚  Katie, Gary Reiley. ‚

New member    Marek Pawlowicz

Bragging Rights: Richard Bryce sold a photo pillow.

50/50:  ‚  ‚ $30.50 ticket was drawn by Richard Bryce

‚ BUSINESS MEETING ENDED AT 8:50

‚ PROGRAM: ‚  Royce Bair on NIGHT SCAPES

‚ IN CASE YOU MISSED THE MEETING

Minutes of Meeting #4    February 19^th, 2015

‚ The third meeting of February 19^th, 2015, was held at Shepherd of the Woods Retreat Center, 6595 Columbia Park Court, Jacksonville, FL 32258-2414.

BUSINESS MEETING

Before calling the meeting to order Teri Sherrod, President, announced that coffee and snacks were being served in celebration and appreciation of Marianne Prophal    ¢€ž¢s 20 years of service as Club Librarian. ‚  Marianne Prophal is resigning from that post, though she is maintaining her general membership in JCC.

Teri Sherrod called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. ‚

•  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  Marianne Prophal was thanked for her service. ‚  She spoke of how much she enjoyed it and received a hearty round of applause from the membership.

•  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  The F3C 2015 General Competition  ‚ submission deadline is February 21^st  ‚ Each member may submit 1 entry. ‚  JCC is entitled to two entries to the F3C Competition. ‚  Darrel Joseph will review the club members    ¢€ž¢ submissions and choose the 2 JCC entries.

•  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  Gordon Ira and Jan Gemeinhardt will lead the March Club Outing on the evening of the 7^th at Gordon Ira    ¢€ž¢s house. ‚  The subject is light painting. ‚  All those who are attending are urged to study the numerous light painting tutorials on the Web in order to be prepared for the workshop.

•  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  Young McQueen announced the 2^nd Quarter Digital Competition categories    BIRDS IN FLIGHT, BUTTERFLIES & WILD FLOWERS. ‚  3 entries/member, no more than 2 entries in one category. ‚  Monochrome or color acceptable.

New Member: ‚  Don Dymer

50/50: The $25.50 winning ticket was drawn by John Neel.

END OF BUSINESS MEETING: 7:30 pm

PROGRAM: ‚  ARCTIC BIRDS by Jack Stephens

03/04/15 12:00 AM  IN CASE YOU MISSED THE MEETING:

BUSINESS MEETING

Teri Sherrod, President, called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM.

Teri Sherrod announced that the F3C Digital Competition will accept entrees through March 31^st. ‚  ‚  Results will be announced April 15^th. ‚  Jan Gemeinhardt will relay the contest information from F3C to the FCC Membership.

Gordon Ira reminded the members that a light painting workshop will be held at his home on March 7^th at 6PM. ‚  He urged attendees to come prepared.

Young McQueen reported the following:

 ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  Entrees for the JCC 2^nd Quarter Digital Competition will be accepted from March 5^th    31^st.

 ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  There is a possibility of forming a Photoshop Study Group to meet from 5:30-6:30 at SOTW prior to every general club meeting. ‚  So far 7 Members expressed an interest in joining the Study Group.

 ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  St. Augustine Camera Club needs people to make photo presentations at their club meetings.

 ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  A JCC Board committee has been formed to revise, simplify and amalgamate the Club    ¢€ž¢s Constitution and ByLaws.

Dee Hartmann announced that she was well along into recovery from her recent illness.

Paula Griffin who led the Club Outing to Viera in February announced the winner of the     …“Outing Prize: ‚  Bill Coppedge        …“PLATOON CREW    ‚.

Joann Devine will be the new Librarian.

Don Fraser was given his JCC Bronze Fellowship Award plaque.

Courtney Cox has received about 35 print donations from JCC members for the Salvation Army Celebrity Luncheon which will be held March 19^th. ‚  She thanked the membership and urged all to attend the event.

People    ¢€ž¢s Choice :  ‚ (Theme-     …“Bananas    ‚) ‚  1) Fred Raiford     …“Bananas    ‚; 2) George Hoskins     …“Happy Eating    ‚; 3) Joann Devine     …“Banana Game    ‚ & Phil Cope     …“Birth of a Banana    ‚.

Bragging Rights: ‚  Julius Dean won a blue ribbon and a yellow ribbon in the F3C 1^st Triannual Print Competition.

Visitors:  ‚ Nancy Flan, Kate Gaynor, Scott & Michelle Campbell

50/50:  ‚ Caroline Peppiatt drew the winning $31.00 ticket.

‚ PROGRAM: ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚ 

1^ST QUARTER DIGITAL COMPETITION ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  Judge    Craig Monroe

Christmas Lights

1. ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  Jan Vallely ‚ ‚ ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚      …“Rainy Night At the River    ‚
2. ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  Dirk Den Boef ‚ ‚ ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚      …“Holiday Spirit    ‚
3. ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  Les Satz ‚ ‚ ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚      …“WOW So Many Lights    ‚ ‚ 
4. ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  Abby Mathews ‚ ‚ ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚      …“Friends    ‚
5. ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  Charise Tanner ‚ ‚ ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚      …“Expanding Light Display    ‚ ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  Honor
6. ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  Lynda Smith ‚ ‚ ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚      …“Hark the Herald    ‚ ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  Honor

The Moon

1. ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  Brian Leonard ‚ ‚ ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚   ‚     …“Moonrise At Marineland    ‚
2. ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  Dirk Den Boef ‚ ‚ ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚      …“ Moonlight at Cedar Point    ‚
3. ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  Paula Griffin ‚ ‚ ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚      …“There    ¢€ž¢s A Bad Moon Rising    ‚
4. ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  Arul Kanan ‚ ‚ ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚      …“Moon Walk    ‚
5. ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  Gordon Ira ‚ ‚ ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚      …“Moonrise Over Bridge    ‚ ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  Honor

Holiday Cards

1. ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  Andrea Wilsie ‚ ‚ ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚      …“Will You Be My Valentine    ‚
2. ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  Paula Griffin ‚ ‚ ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚      …“Vintage Card    ‚
3. ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  Bronwyn Horvath …“Merry Christmas Card ‚
4. ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  Lynda Smith ‚ ‚ ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚      …“See Rock City    ‚
5. ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  LaWanda Barber ‚ …“snowy river    ‚ ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  Honor

Julius Dean ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚   ‚     …“Pisa Picture Post Card    ‚ ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚   ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚ Honor

IN CASE YOU MISSED THE MEETING 3/18/15

Dennis Adams, Vice-president, called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM.

Charise Tanner announced that she is making a JCC survey of gadgets, special equipment, procedures, incantations    anything idiosyncratic that a member employs to make their photos special. ‚  She passed out forms for members to fill out. ‚  She will compile the data from these forms and make a report.

Jan Gemeinhardt reported that the light painting workshop held on Saturday evening (March 18^th at Gordon Ira    ¢€ž¢s home) was attended by well over 20 members. ‚  She said the sign-in sheet of the outing was lost. ‚  Therefore, attendees must go onto the website and enter their attendance point. ‚  Furthermore, there will be no more points paper trails for outings and meetings from now on. ‚  Members are responsible for logging in these points. ‚  ‚  All other points (competition prizes, special activities, volunteering, etc., on behalf of JCC) will still be recorded by the Assistant Secretary (Paula Pradella).

Young McQueen reminded the membership of the following:

 ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  The 2^nd Quarter Digital Competition is accepting entrees until March 31^st.

 ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  The Lightroom study group will soon be ‚  convening on JCC meeting days from 5:30-6:30 PM at SOTW

 ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  The Bylaws/Constitution Revision Committee wants to hear from members who have suggestions or questions

Joann Devine has taken over as the new librarian.  ‚

Gordon Ira reminded everyone that Paula Pradella will lead the April 18 JCC outing at 6:00 PM at Alpine Grove Park.

Bragging Rights: ‚  Phil Cope sold osprey prints to UNF Students.

 ‚ People    ¢€ž¢s Choice: Certificates were presented from March 4^th competition:

1. ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  Fred Raiford …“Bananas ‚
2. ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  George Hoskins …“Happy Eating ‚
3. ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  Joann Devine …“Banana Game ‚
4. ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  Phil Cope …“Birth of a Banana ‚

50/50 Darrel Joseph had the winning $24.50 ticket.

1^ST QUARTER PRINT COMPETITION ‚  ‚  (Rick McAllister    Judge)

NATURE

1. ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  Bill McSherry ‚ ‚ ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚      …“Dawn Big Talbot Island    ‚
2. ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  Julian Dean ‚ ‚ ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚      …“ Soaring    ‚
3. ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  Paula Griffin ‚ ‚ ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚      …“Sentinel Pinion Pine    ‚
4. ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  Bronwyn Horvath ‚ ‚ ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚      …“Red Cypress    ‚

HONORS: Jack Stephens     …“Singing In The Shower    ‚; Bronwyn Horvath     …“Great White Panda    ‚; Dan Robusto     …“The Battle    ‚

GENERAL

1. ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  B. Young McQueen ‚ ‚ ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚      …“Asahi Lotus    ‚
2. ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  Paula Griffin ‚ ‚ ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚      …“Graphic Expressions    ‚
3. ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  Jan Gemeinhardt ‚ ‚ ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚      …“Ghostly Barn Bodie California    ‚
4. ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  James Lowell ‚ ‚ ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚      …“Winter Dream    ‚

HONORS: Jack Stephens     …“Beach Party    ‚; Betty Raiford     …“Swamp Boat    ‚; Bill Coppedge     …“Pierson Falls    ‚; Joann Devine     …“Twilight At The Fort    ‚

‚ PEOPLE

1. ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  Fred Raiford ‚ ‚ ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚      …“Little Ettie    ‚
2. ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  Darrel Joseph ‚ ‚ ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚      …“Sarah    ‚
3. ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  Julius Dean ‚ ‚ ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚      …“Eddie    ‚
4. ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  Les Satz ‚ ‚ ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚      …“Here    ¢€ž¢s The Real Santa    ‚

‚ HONORS: Betsy Raiford     …“The Littlest Shepherd    ‚; Fred Raiford     …“The Weary Weaver    ‚; Robert Clark     …“Brighton

04/01/15 12:00 AM

Teri Sherrod, President, greeted the members

‚ Young McQueen:

 ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  Thanked former member John Reed for introducing him to Mail Chimp

 ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  Lightroom interest group status: 24 members signed up for email information; 14 members interested in actively participating; the group expects to get started as soon as we get approval from SOTW for the use of their facilities.

 ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  Thanked Teri Sherrod for introducing him to Google Forms and Google Sheets

 ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  The digital competition has over 100 entries

 ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  Thanks to Duffy McCoy for a judging referral for the 4Q digital competition — a JU photography class will judge the contest

‚ Duffy McCoy:

 ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  The Jacksonville Professional Photographer    ¢€ž¢s Guide will be sponsoring a used camera equipment sale; for participation details see their website

‚ Teri Sherrod

 ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  Gordon Ira will enter our April newsletter into the national newsletter contest sponsored by PSA. ‚  She congratulated him on the newsletter top award in the 2013 competition

 ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  Reminded members to read the article about Marianne Pophal in the April edition of Clicks and thanked her for her service to the club

 ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  She invited all attendees to meet at Chili    ¢€ž¢s on Old St Augustine Road after the meeting.

‚ Charise Tanner

 ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  Shared business cards offering discounted sensor cleaning and lens calibration; the business offering this discount will be at the Birding and Photo Fest.

 ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  She reminded the membership to respond to her email requesting their favorite photo devices, gadgets and processes.

‚ Jennifer Thompson introduced two guests, Ronny and Katie.

‚ Paula Pradella requested that members with questions regarding attendance points contact her

‚ Melvyn Cooper shared People    ¢€ž¢s Choice results

 ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  3^rd place    George Hoskins

 ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  2^nd place    Phil Cope

 ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  ‚  1^st place    John Neel

‚50-50: $72; $36 to club; $36 to winner

‚ Keith Garrett thanked Rick Hartmann for coming to his home to help him with an imaging sharpening issue. Keith complimented the club members on their willingness to share their time and talent

‚ Diane Cohen thanked Tom Stitt for mentoring her weekly over the past two years

‚ Bragging Rights: Duffy McCoy shared that she has photographed a wedding for the first time

‚ END OF BUSINESS MEETING.

 ‚ PROGRAM: ‚  Dennis Adams introduced Joe Campanellie who presented a program on     …“Nature    ¢€ž¢s Artistry    ‚

04/15/15 12:00 AM

Young McQueen reminded the membership that entries for the 3^rd Quarter Digital Competition will be accepted June 4^{th –} 31^st. The categories are “Blue” and “General”  He also reported that the BYLAW/CONSTITUTION REVISION COMMITTEE welcomes any suggestions regarding changes to the JCC Bylaws and/or Constitution.

 Bill Coppedge announced that the April Outing will take place on Saturday, April 18^th , 4:00 PM at the barn in Alpine Groves Park.  He also announced that Jan Vallely has assumed the Outings Chairmanship.

Future Outings:  May 2^nd 9:00 AM – St. Augustine Alligator Farm; June 6^th 9:00 AM Kanapaha Gardens & 1:30 Butterfly Rain Forest, Gainesville; July 17^th Print Matting at Teri Sherrod’s home.

Melvin Cooper announced that the People’s Choice Award subject for The May 6th, meeting is “Hamburger Joints.”

Bragging Rights: Gordon Ira’s photo of Bill Carson, Appalachian Storyteller, was published in SMOKY MOUNTAIN LIVING magazine with the credit of “Donated Picture.”

Visitors: Cindy McGuire & Dick Costenmoyer.

50/50: The winning ticket was drawn by Caroline Peppiatt.

MEETING ENDED AT 7:35 PM

PROGRAM: Richard Price & Duffy McCoy showed slides of the Horse Show Roundup.

05/06/15 12:00 AM  IN CASE YOU MISSED THE MEETING:

BUSINESS MEETING

Dennis Adams, Vice-president, called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM.

Charise Tanner reminded the membership that she is still accepting entrees to her survey of their special gadgets, equipment, procedures, etc.

Jan Gemeindhardt informed the meeting that the web posting company will be changed soon in the hope that there will be fewer problems (eg. email blast) with the new company.

Les Satz reminded the members that 2015-2016 Membership Dues will be payable now through 3/31/15.

Young McQueen announced that 3^rd Quarter Digital Competition entrees will be accepted June 4^th – June 30^th.

JoAnn Devine, the new Librarian, reminded everyone to take a look at the new materials on the library table.

Jan Valely announced that the June 6th Outing will be at Kanapaha Gardens in Gainesville, beginning at 9:00 AM.

Paula Pradella reminded everyone to go to the JCC web site and update their points.

Bragging Rights: Kim Pitcock got a job through the “Taste of St. Augustine”  photo shoot.

People’s Choice: Mel Cooper announced the winners – Fast Food Joints

1. John Neele “Old MacDonald”
2. Phil Cope “Burger Spot”
3. Gail Means “Angels Diner”

Les Satz “Fat Burger”

New Member – Michele Campbel

50/50 – The $20 ticket was drawn by JoAnn Devine.

Business Meeting ended at 7:30 PM.

PROGRAM: Darrel Joseph gave a slide presentation of all the 2015 Glennie Memorial Nature Award winners.

Eric Hartmann showed all the images submitted by members to be JCC entrants to the 2015 Glennie Nature Award Competition. He analyzed their pros & cons and announced his choice of top ten images which will represent JCC at the competition:

BEACH PARTY  SNOW CANYON  GEORGIA CYPRESS

BEACH DRIFTWOOD CATTLE EGRET  SIBLING RIVALRY

IN THE PINK PEARSON FALLS NEST BUILDING FIGHT IN FLIGHT

Caroline Peppiatt was given a Glennie Merit Award ribbon for “Sibling Rivalry”

In Case you missed the last meeting on June 3, 2015

       JCC Website Jan Gemeinhardt announced that the new server is taking over the site in a few days and the email blast problems, the events calendar and other minor bugs will be fixed.

       Outings Jan Vallely reminded the membership of the Gainesville outing on Saturday, June 6^th, at Kanapaha Gardens and the Butterfly Rainforest . The July outing will be a print matting workshop led by Teri Sherrod at SOTW, 10:00 AM, July 11th.  Future outings in Georgia will include Car City and Gibbs Gardens.

       Outings Gordon Ira asked if any members would be interested in a Richmond Virginia Area outing in October 2016.

       July 1^st Meeting at 44 Monroe Gallery Bill Coppedge reminded the members to bring in their framed prints for the JCC show, opening Wednesday evening at 44 Monroe St.  The opening is in lieu of a club meeting.

       F3C Jim Lowell  reminded the members that entries to the 2015 2^nd F3C competition are being accepted throughout the month of June.

People’s Choice: Melvin Cooper announced the winners — MEN WITH HATS  1.     Gail Means  2.     Kim Pitcock  3.     Jennifer Thompson

PROGRAM: 2015 JCC 2^nd Digital Competition Results — Judges Lynda Smith & Kevin Floyd

MONOCHROME

1. Dan Robusto                 GRAZIN’
2. Bill Coppedge    PRETTY YOUNG LADY
3. Julius Dean                 PHELAN
4. Ralph Bonna  PLAYING THE BLUES

Honors:  Eric Hartman     BREWING STORM;    Duffy McCoy  WANT TO GO FOR A RIDE?;    JoAnn Devine    EL GALLEON;     John Neele     NO TRAFFIC JAM HERE ;   Jan Vallely    BOWL, LACE & CURTAIN;    Julius Dean     JUMPING FOR JOY

BIRDS IN FLIGHT

1. Jack Stephens    AREAL COMBAT
2. Lynda Smith                  ACROBATICS
3. Jack Stephens        FULL CIRCLE FLAP
4. Gordon Ira                    HERE HONEY

Honors:  Paula Griffin     UNEXPECTED ARRIVALS;    Caroline Peppiatt      YOU WANNA PIECE OF THIS?;     Lynda Smith     THIS ONE IS MINE;      Dan Robusto       ONE STICK AT A TIME

FLOWERS & BUTTERFLIES

1. Julius Dean MONARCH
2. Charise Tanner             FLOWERS BY THE ROADSIDE
3. Venitia Carey                WILD BOUQUET
4. Jan Vallely                     UPON CLOSE INSPECTION

Honors:  Jim Gutru      BUTTERFLY & FLOWERS;       Celia Carson       MORNING DEW CONEFLOWER;        Jack Stephens       ZEBRA LONGWING;       Les Satz       RED…YOU’RE LATE

05/20/15 12:00 AM  IN CASE YOU MISSED THE MEETING:

Young McQueen announced the following:

the results of the 2^nd Quarterly Digital Competition will be shown at the June 3^rd meeting;

3^rd Quarterly entries will be accepted June 8-30 – Themes: THE COLOR BLUE, PORTRAITS & GENERAL;

THE Lightroom Study Group will begin at 6:00PM on 17 June.

Jack Stephens reminded the membership that the June Outing will be held in Gainesville at the Kanapaha Gardens at 9 AM, lunch at Harry’s Bar & Grill and the Butterfly Rain Forest at 1:30.

Mel Cooper handed out People’s Choice winner certificates to John Neele (1^st), Phil Cope (2^nd), Les Satz & Gail Means (3^rd tie). The June Theme is MEN WITH HATS.

Steve Powers announced that the July Outing will be a portrait shoot, held at St. Augustine Landing at 10:00 AM – 10141 Old St. Augustine Rd.  Members will donate 8×10 prints to their subjects.

Jim Lowell passed out the following 18 F3C Competition Ribbons:

Young McQueen –  3 Blue Ribbons A Digital Color  & 1 Blue Ribbon – A Monochrome

Julius Dean –  2 Blue Ribbons A Print

Bronwyn Horvath – 1 Yellow Ribbon – A Digital

Jack Stephens – 1 Yellow Ribbon – A Digital

Gordon Ira – 1 Yellow Ribbon- A Digital

Dirk Den Boef  – 1 Yellow Ribbon – A Digital

Paula Pradella – 1 Yellow Ribbon – A Digital

Caroline Peppiatt – 1 Blue Ribbon – B Digital & 3 Yellow Ribbons – B Digital

Richard Bryce – 1 Yellow Ribbon – B Digital & 1 Yellow Ribbon – B Monochrome

Bragging Rights:  Kim Pitcock has had her photos displayed on the Taste Of St Augustine Face Book page.

New Member: Moises Medina

50/50 – The $23.50 ticket was drawn by Caroline Peppiatt.

PROGRAM: Michael Joseph & Karen gave presentation on portrait photography.

IN CASE YOU MISSED THE MEETING: 5 August 2015

Gordon Ira announced that “CLICKS” won the PSA Director’s Choice Award

Courtney Cox reported that the prints that JCC Members contributed to the Salvation Army Celebrity Luncheon Auction brought in $999.9

Steve Smith reminded the membership of the Portrait Shoot Outing on August, 22^nd at St. Augustine Landing from 10-Noon.  He also will be collecting prints for the Monochrome Competition at this meeting and at the August 19^th Meeting

Art Walk framed prints will be returned to those who entered at the August 19^th Meeting

The Lightroom Classes are continuing in Young McQueen’s absence.

Mariann Prophal  announced the JCC library will waive all user fees for August

Anhul Kapor informed the meeting that he was moving to Atlanta

Teri Sherrod reported that the St. Augustine Swap Meet was very well attended

Visitor:  Jennifer Thompson introduced Pat Hutton

People’s Choice:  Melvyn Cooper announced the winners:

1. Les Satz 
2. Richard Brice
3. Joann Devine

50/50:  The $23 ticket was drawn by Caroline Peppiatt

PROGRAM Chris Moore on Sunrise Shooting at Washington Oakes

IN CASE YOU MISSED THE MEETING: 15 July 2015

Jan Gemeinhardt said the web site’s slideshow of 2nd Quarter Print Competition ribbon winners will be up and running soon.  She suggested that those members who were still not receiving email blasts check their spam boxes.  She also announced that the St. Augustine Camera Club will hold a camera gear swap meet at the Agricultural Center on Saturday, July 18th, from 9 AM ‘til Noon.  Tables are $5, if reserved in advance and $10 on day of sale.  Gordon Ira added that he has reserved a large table and all are welcome to share it, space permitting.

Lee Bailey reminded all print contest entrants to pick up their prints and that they will be stored in the JCC closet at SOTW.  He also asked ribbon winners to properly identify the digital copies of the images they send in to him for the web site slide show and to Gordon Ira for publication in CLICKS.

OUTINGS:

—      Jan Vallely reminded everyone of the St. Augustine Landing portrait shoot on August 22nd from 10AM ‘til Noon.  Kim Pitcock and Gordon Ira also urged all to come out for this because it is greatly appreciated by the residents and their families.

—      Jan Vallely also described the October 17th outing at Dudley Farms in Newberry, FL, which will end with a sunset shoot at Cedar Key.

Young McQueen announced the categories for the 4th Quarter Digital Competition would be GENERAL/OPEN; OUTINGS; and CLICKS COVER.  The CLICKS cover style and content is completely open.  He also revealed that health issues will limit his active participation in Club activities for a time.  He asked for volunteers to run the Digital Competition judging presentation at the September 2nd Meeting and to make a powerpoint display for the presentation.  He also called for a volunteer to lead the Lightroom sessions in August and September.  Bill McSherry volunteered.

 Steve Smith announced he will be accepting entries for the 2015 Monochrome Print Competition at the two Club Meetings in August.

Gordon Ira reported that the August 5th Meeting Program will be presented by Chris Moore who has made other presentations in the past.  He also said that he and 2 other members were going to the Oxford FL area on Monday July 20th to photograph swallowtailed kites and he invited any interested member to go along.

BANQUET: Teri Sherrod called for volunteers for a Banquet Organizing Committee.  Andrea Wilsie, Michelle Campbell, Jim Jordan, volunteered.  Dennis Adams will lead the Committee.

PEOPLE’S CHOICE: (Reflections Theme) Melvyn Cooper announced the winners:

1. Joanne Devine
2. Michelle Campbell
3. Linda Lynn

Jennifer Thompson reminded everyone that Membership Dues must be paid in August.

BRAGGING RIGHTS: Kim Pitcock had 2 attributed photos in RESTAURANT TIMES.

50/50: Keith Garrett drew the winning $29.50 ticket.

 PROGRAM: Darrel Joseph gave a photography history presentation.

IN CASE YOU MISSED THE MEETING: 19 August 2015

16 Ribbons were awarded to the JCC winners of the Florida Camera Club Council 2^nd Triannual Digital & Print Competition:

       Julius Dean — Advanced Print 1 blue & 1 yellow; Advanced Digital Color 1 blue & 2 yellow

       Jack Stephens — Advanced Digital Color 3 blue & 1 yellow

       Young McQueen — Advanced Digital Color 1 yellow; Advanced Digital Monochrome 1 yellow

       Bronwyn Horvath — Advanced Digital Color 1 yellow; Advanced Digital Monochrome 1 Blue

       Caroline Peppiatt — Beginner Digital Color 3 blue

 

Treasurer Les Satz reminded the membership that JCC annual dues were payable in August

Library Marianne Propal & Joanne Devine announced that no fees will be charged for the next 3 months.

Gordon Ira reported that he had videotaped the Chris Moore Presentation and had posted it on UTube.

Paula Griffin spoke about the September Outing (the 4^th-6^th) when the 450^th anniversary of the founding of St Augustine will be celebrated.  Members will attend the festivities individually over the 3 days.

Steve Smith urged all members to participate in the August Portrait Shoot Outing on the 22^nd  (10:00 — Noon) at the St. Augustine Landing.

Guests Tom Mason; Blythe Rose; Chuck Sealy were introduced by Jennifer Thompson and she also reminded everyone to pay their dues and enter their points on the JCC website.

People’s Choice: Melvyn Cooper announced the September People’s Choice Theme is “Old Cars” and awarded certificates to the August People’s choice winners:

1. Les Satz 2.     Richard Brice 3.     Joanne Devine

50/50 – Bill McSherry drew the winning $23 ticket

 PROGRAM: Will Dickey — NE Florida Nature Photography

IN CASE YOU MISSED THE MEETING – SEPTEMBER 2ND 2015

Kim Pitcock volunteered to be the new People’s Choice Chair.  Melvin Cooper is leaving that post.  September People’s Choice Awards: OLD CARS

1. Les Satz — “Ford Or Chevvy”
2. JoAnn Devine — “Old Cadillac”
3. Kim Pitcock — “Old Scarab”

Lee Bailey is leaving the Print Competition Chair.  A replacement must be found.

September Outing: Paula Griffin reminded the membership that the St Augustine 450th Anniversary celebrations will begin on Friday at 3:30 PM and run through the weekend at venues throughout the St Augustine area.

Webmaster Jan Gemeinhardt cautioned that anyone changing their email address must also enter their new address on the website.

Membership: Jennifer Thompson reminded the meeting that yearly JCC dues are past due and those who do not pay by the end of September will be stricken from the roster.

Lightroom Class:  There will be a new location for the 9/16 class, place to be announced via email blast.

Nominating Committee: The following members were elected by proclamation to meet and nominate candidates for JCC Board and Officers:

Bronwyn Horvath; Bill Coppedge; George Hoskins; Jan Gemeinhardt; Gordon Ira.

50/50: John Neel drew the winning $27.50 ticket.

PROGRAM: 3RD QUARTER DIGITAL COMPETITION RESULTS

Judged by Michael Cenci

PORTRAITS

1)    Bronwyn Horvath                 BOY WITH FAN 2)    Dirk Den Boef                       COOL GUY 3)    Lee Bailey                             MUSIC SAGE 4)    Paula Griffin                          THAI SCHOOL GIRLS Honors:  Gordon Ira   PIXIE WITH FLOWER;    Bill Coppedge     PEYTON 2;    Brian Leonard      RYAN RAE GENERAL 1.     Jan Vallely                           LEMON FIZZ 2.     Celia Carson                        MYSTICAL NIGHT IN FINLAND 3.     Marek Pawlowicz                  STILL HUNGRY 4.     Bill McSherry                         UNHEALTHY CURIOSITY Honors:  Julius Dean    SWAN ON A LAKE;   Gordon Ira    SANTE FE MORNING FOG;      Brian Leonard     LOOKING GLASS FALLS;    Jack Stephens      NEST BUILDING BLUE 1.     Paula Griffin                           OLD WORLD PATINA 2.     Jan Gemeinhardt                    BIG BLUE BAG 3.     Bronwyn Horvath                    BLUE BOTTLE 4.     Jan Vallely                              BLUE 11 Honors:   Jack Stephens     HUMMINGBIRD IN BLUE;    Bronwyn Horvath    BLUE PIPES;     Julius Dean     EYES OF BLUE;     Jim Jordan       CARLSBAD NATURAL ENTRANCE

06/17/15 12:00 AM

IN CASE YOU MISSED THE MEETING: 17 June 2015

Young McQueen reported as follows:

  Approximately 8 people attended the Lightroom study group earlier in the evening.

  Digital competition has about 20 entries at this time. Contest will close at the end of the month. Categories are portrait, the color blue and general

  In September, a nominating committee will be elected to select the nominees for next year’s officers and elected directors.

  In September, JCC will take the yearbook photos for the Shepherd for the Woods school. Volunteers are needed.

  The 3Q digital judge will be Mike Cenci. The 4Q digital judge will be Ginger Sheridan’s Jacksonville University class.

Steve Smith reminded the membership that the Saturday, August 22, Outing will be a pro bono photo shoot at Augustine Landing assisted living center. He passed around as signup sheet with service options.

Jim Lowell announcement re July Outing:

  A mat cutting workshop will be held on July 11 at the church. Participants are asked to bring mats and backing boards.

  Mats can be purchased at Michael’s, JoAnn’s, Hobby Lobby, etc.

Gordon Ira added that:

  July Clicks will have more information about the mat cutting workshop.

  Ron Gray will coordinate the workshop.

Gordon Ira announced:

  The Georgia outing scheduled for next year will be at Calloway Gardens. Because of the large range of photographic opportunities at Calloway Gardens, a side trip to Old Car City is unlikely at that time.

Jim Lowell reminded the meeting that:

  F3C 2^nd triannual digital contest is open.

  Julius Dean won a blue ribbon and a yellow ribbon at the most recent F3C print competition.

 Mervyn Cooper gave the People’s Choice Contest results

o   3^rd place: Jennifer Thompson

o   2^nd place: Kim Pitcock

o   1^st place: Gail Means

Jennifer Thompson:

  Introduced two guests.

  Reminded members to sign into the club website and record their attendance points.

50-50   — $16.50 to club; $16.50 to winner

Jim Lowell closed business meeting at 7:31

PROGRAM:   SECOND QUARTER PRINT COMPETITION JUDGING

NATURE

 Dirk den Boef             SIGNS OF SPRING

1. Betty Raiford             GRAVEYARD FIELDS
2. Gordon Ira                  SUNRISE PRESENT
3. Fed Raiford                FAMILY AFFAIR

 HONORS:      Dan Robusto      JUVENILE CHEETAH;      Lynda Smith   BOWDEN FALLS    MILLFORD SOUND;       Bill McSherry       UNA MED FALLS

GENERAL

 Dirk den Boef             FOGGED IN

1. Richard Bryce            SHADOWS AND CURVES
2. Paula Griffin              LOCK LOOSA
3. Dirk den Boef             SPRINGTIME AT BUTCHART

 HONORS:      Jim Hunt      CROWN TIN MINES;    Bronwyn Horvath     ALHAMBRA;

         Brian Leonard       FLORIDA WATERFALL

 PEOPLE

1. Julius Dean                  GIULIA
2. Jim Hunt                      PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT
3. Paula Griffin              TRIBAL
4. James Lowell               GIRL IN MANGO COLORS

 HONORS:     B. Young McQueen     GREEN;       Fred Raiford        SUDOKO;         Melvyn Cooper         CAN’T GET BACK FAR ENOUGH

MEETING 09/16/15 12:00 AM

Teri Sherrod, President, called the meeting to order at 7:010 PM.

Jan Gemeinhardt reminded the members they may submit 4 images to the St Augustine 450th Commemoration Outing Contest.  Images can be sent to Jan Gemeinhardt or Jan Vallely.

Bill Coppedge announced that he still had some members’ framed works from the July 1st Art Walk Exhibit.  They must be picked up at the next meeting, or they will be trashed.

Bronwyn Horvath requested photos for CLICKS with funny captions

Lee Bailey announced that 4th Quarter Print Competition entries will be accepted at both October meetings

Gordon Ira requested a volunteer to host the JCC Annual Christmas Party.

Bragging Rights:  Bill Coppedge sold a print a his barber shop where he has a display.  Richard Price has sold 2 images — one printed on a shower curtain and another on wrapping paper.

Peoples Choice Awards certificates were passed out by Melvyn Cooper to: Kimberly Pitcock, JoAnn Devine and Les Satz. October theme will be BARNS

Guest/New Member – Tom Mason

Paula Griffin listed the remaining St Augustine 450th Commemoration activities, including the appearance of the King and Queen of Spain.

50/50: The winning $32 ticket was drawn by Bill McSherry

4th Quarter Digital Competition: Entries will be accepted through September 30th.

JU Photography Class will hold a competition to be judged by JCC Members Paula Griffin, Chuck Sealey and Bronwyn Horvath

Youn McQueen thanked Jim Jordan for presenting the 3rd Quarter Digital Competition results, Bill McSherry for conducting the last two Lightroom Classes, and Gordon Ira for recommending a surgeon.

The following Motion to Modify the JCC Bylaws was made, seconded and passed by acclamation:

FIRST MOTION

TO CHANGE  PARAGRAPH #2

From:

“This committee will meet to select prospective officers and one director, giving due consideration to their fitness for office and expressed willingness to serve.  It is the policy of the club to offer a position of Director to the outgoing President.  In the event he/she declines, the board will appoint an alternate Director.  Two of the three director positions are discretionary to be voted on by the board during the last board meeting of the year. The remaining director will be recommended by the nominating committee.”

To:

This committee will meet to select prospective officers and directors. Specifically, President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, and three Directors. It is a Jacksonville Camera Club tradition to nominate the outgoing president (if applicable) as one of the directors.

SECOND MOTION

ARTICLE IV – Duties of Officers and Directors

Remove:

(Paragraph 6)

The Executive Board shall be composed of the elected officers, directors and those voting chairs appointed by the president.  The number of voting chairs shall be limited to six (6).  The executive quorum will remain constant at two-thirds.

(Paragraph 8)

The six appointed voting chairs shall consist of the print competition chair, the digital competition chair, the Clicks editor, the membership chair, the mentor chair and the librarian.

Insert:

ARTICLE IV (a) — Executive Board Membership

The Executive Board shall be composed of the elected officers and three directors (known as the elected board members)and those voting chairs appointed by the elected board(known as the appointed board members).

    The number of appointed board members  shall not exceed six (6). The appointed board members shall comprise the chairs of the functions as selected by the elected board members. The newly elected board members will meet prior to the beginning of the year to finalize the makeup of the appointed board members. Elected board members and appointed board members each have one vote on the board.

Teri Sherrod thanked Young McQueen for his work on the Bylaws revisions. Dennis Adams reported on the Banquet Committee.  He also announced that Dirk den Boef has undergone surgery for a serious illness and is continuing treatment. BUSINESS MEETING ENDED at 7:45 PM PROGRAM:  3RD QUARTER PRINT COMPETITION RESULTS by Will Dickey NATURE 1.     Fred Raiford                        YELLOWSTONE SPRING 2.     Julius Dean                         NIGHT OWL 3.     Phil Cope                              OSPREY LUNCH MENU 4.     Paula Griffin                        SIBLING RIVALRY Honors:  Betsy Raiford GOTCHA;     Marek Pawlowicz WOLF PACK;    Jack Stephens LIMPKIN MOTHER FEEDING HER CHICKS GENERAL 1.     Ron Grey                  TWISTED 2.     Ralph Bonna             PORTLAND HEAD LIGHT 3.     James Lowell            THE CZAR’S TULIPS 4.     Jim Hunt                    MISSION OF NOMBRE DE DIAS Honors: Betsy Raiford  EARLY MORNING MIST; Betsy Raiford HAYSTACK ROCK; Fred Raiford GARDEN FOUNTAIN PEOPLE 1.     Darrel Joseph         CONTEMPLATION 2.     James Lowell         THE LOOK 3.     Bill McSherry          BIKER AND BARKER 4.     Paula Griffin           THE SENSITIVE SPIRIT OF AKAH Honors:  Lee Bailey MR CELLO; Bill McSherry GET A TATTOO; Phil Cope  JENNIFER FROM BEHIND THE WHITE FEATHER

IN CASE YOU MISSED THE MEETING — 10/7/15

Paula Griffin thanked all those members who participated in the St. Augustine 450 Birthday Celebration.  She was pleased with the images that were submitted for the St Augustine 450 Celebration Contest and the winners are posted on the JCC website as follows:

1. HOLY PROCESSION by Tina Jordan
2. SUNRISE AT THE FORT by John Neel
3. RESTING BEFORE THE MARCH by Jan Gemeinhardt
4. THREE LOVELY LADIES by Jan Gemeinhardt

Jan Vallely urged members to sign up through JCC when they renew their Kelby subscription because they will get a substantial discount.  She also said that those who are going to the October 17th Dudley Farms Outing can go through the rooms freely, without barriers, between 8 & 9 AM.

Teri Sherrod reminded the members that there will be a 20 December deadline for updating 2015 attendance points on the website.  She also announced that the Christmas Party will be hosted by Bronwyn & Kristofer Horvath on 19 December.

Dennis Adams reported on the Annual Banquet preparations: the tickets will be $45 and it will be held at the University Club.

Lee Bailey announced that submissions for the 4th Quarter Print Competition will not be accepted at the 21 October meeting.

Gordon Ira announced that Lynda Smith will be the SOTW/JCC Activity Coordinator.  He also called for volunteers for SOTW yearbook photos and the Tricks or Trunks  festivities.

Dirk den Boef delivered a moving speech, recounting his many JCC experiences and relationships.  There was not a dry eye in the room.

People’s Choice:  Kim Pitcock announced the October winners:

1. Les Satz        IOWA SISTERS BARN
2. Irene Ward    LAUNDRY DAY
3. John Neel      MICHIGAN BARN

Melvyn Cooper delivered two jokes.

Visitors/New Members — Adrean Perez, Craig Shire, Julian & Megi Kariqui

Business Meeting ended at 7:45 PM

PROGRAM:  MONOCHROME COMPETITION RESULTS — OLIS GARBER, judge

Nature:

1st Place – Bill McSherry                  EASTATOE FALLS NC

2nd Place – Dirk Den Boef                LAST STAND

3rd Place – Bill McSherry                  THE WATCHER

4th Place – Charise Tanner               THE SENTINEL JUNIPER

Honors 1 – Marek Pawlowicz             FOOD FIGHT

Honors 2 – Dirk Den Boef                  STORMY WEATHER

Honors 3 – Marek Pawlowicz            HUNTER  

People:

1st Place – Julius Dean                     PHELAN – 2

2nd Place – Bronwyn Horvath           OBJECT OF MY AFFECTION

3rd Place – Brian Leonard                 CIRQUE ITALIA

4th Place – Bill McSherry                   AMANDA, PENSIVE

Honors 1 – Darrell Joseph                  A TIME TO REMEMBER

General:

1st Place – Charise Tanner                  OLD FORD TRACTOR

2nd Place – Dirk Den Boef                    BATTLING THE ELEMENTS

3rd Place – Bronwyn Horvath               MIDDLE EASTERN STILL LIFE

4th Place – Lynda Smith                       WORSHIP OF A LIGHT POLE

Honors 1 – Jack Stephens                    A PELICAN STARE

Honors 2 – Jim Hunt                             BLACKSMITH SHOP

Honors 3  – Brian Leonard                    JULINGTON CREEK MARINA

IN CASE YOU MISSED THE MEETING 10/21/15

Lynda Smith has been appointed SOTW/JCC Coordinator.  She called for volunteers for SOTW “Trick or Trunk” Halloween Celebration photographers — Saturday, October 24th at 3:30 PM.

Jan Vallely, Outings Chair, reminded the Members that the fall outing will be at George Smith State Park in Georgia, Friday NOvember 20th-22nd.  There will also be a mini outing on November 7th at the Springfield Porch Festival.

Young McQueen, Digital Contest Chair, asked for a volunteer to judge a Jacksonville University photography competition.  Darrel Joseph volunteered.

Kim Pitcock passed out the September People’s Choice Awards:

1. Les Satz       IOWA SISTERS FARM
2. Irene Ward    LAUNDRY DAY
3. John Neel      MICHIGAN BARN

Bragging Rights: Teri Sherrod was commissioned by a builder to photograph 15 homes.  Kim Pitcock was commissioned to make some boudoir images.

Guests: Craig Shier – new member & Steve Tice – visitor

Jennifer Thompson, Members Chair, reminded the membership to go to the JCC website and enter their points.

50/50 Melvyn Cooper drew the winning $27 ticket

BUSINESS MEETING ended at 7:40 PM

PROGRAM: Caroline Peppiatt & Jack Stephens “A Canoe Eye View”

IN CASE YOU MISSED THE MEETING NOVEMBER 4TH 2015 

Nominations for Officers & Directors – 2016  Jan Gemeinhart moved that the following members be approved as nominees as Officers and Directors:

• President — Gordon Ira
• Vice presidend — Dennis Adams
• Treasurer — Jim Jordan
• Secretary — George Hoskins
• Directors — Lynda Smyth, Bronwyn Horvath, Bill Coppedge

Rick Hartmann seconded the motion, which passed by acclimation.

Dennis Adams announced that Jim Jordan is the new Chair of the Banquet Committee

Jim Jordan announced that Jennifer Thompson will be the Deputy Treasurer.

Bronwyn Horvath announced that the JCC Christmas Party will be held at her home on December 19th.

Bill Coppedge requested that Abby Mathews and the other stragglers retrieve their framed prints

Outings:   Jan Vallely announced the November mini outing will be held on Saturday, November 7th at the Springfield Porch Festival — Meetup at Karpella’s Library at 3:30PM

Bragging Rights:  Gordon Ira  displayed his PSA DIRECTOR’S CHOICE AWARD for his editorship of CLICKS.

People’s Choice Awards were given out by Kim Pitcock to: 1) Gail Means “Pike’s Market”;  2) Kim Pitcock “Ultra Golfer”;  3)Linda Linn  “Yum”

Young McQueen, Digital Contest Chair, awarded unclaimed 3rd Quarter Digital Contest ribbons.

Guest:  Lisa Ferris

50/50 – the winning $25.50 ticket was drawn by Jennifer Thompson

BUSINESS MEETING ended at 7:45 PM

PRESENTATION: 4TH QUARTER PRINT COMPETITION JUDGING – JOHN REED

GENERAL

1. “Granddog Cash”      Brenda Johnson
2. “Lilies”      Rick Hartmann
3. “Parisian Artistry”   Julius Dean
4. “Abandoned”     Young McQueen

Honors:“Jaxport Dawn”  Caroline Peppiatt;  “Game Over”  Rick Hartmann;   “Reflections of Fall”   Brenda Johnson

NATURE

1. “Ball Point State Park”  Dirk Den Boef
2. “Iceberg With Ice Cicles” Jack Stephens
3. “Feathers Blowing In The Wind”  Jack Stephens
4. “It’s Triplets”  Caroline Peppiatt

Honors:  “Big Talbot” Dirk Den Boef;  “Pisgah Forest Creek” Brian Leonard;  “Sitting Pretty”  Duffy McCoy

PEOPLE

1. “Sante Fe Artisan”  Julius Dean
2. “Sleeping Artist”   Dee Hartmann
3. “Trying To Understand”  Paula Griffin
4. “Look At Me”  Dennis Adams

Honors:  Lynda Smith “Through The Eyes Of A Child”;  Ralph Bonna “Megan”

MINUTES OF MEETING # 20 ­ NOVEMBER 18TH, 2015

The twentieth meeting of November 18th, 2015 was held at Shepherd of the Woods  Retreat Center, 6595 Columbia Park Court, Jacksonville, FL 32258­2414.

BUSINESS MEETING    Terri Sherrod,   President, called the meeting to order at 7:10

Jan Vallely,   Outings Chair, reported that the Springfield Porch Festival was well  attended with some good photographic results.  She also asked for volunteers to get in  touch with her if they would like to lead an outing.

Bragging Rights:  One of Kim Pitcock’s  photos is up on the board at Dick’s Wings and  Charise Tanner  reported that her brother is opening his second restaurant in  Charelston, SC.

People’s Choice : Kim Pitcock , People’s Choice Chair, awarded certificates to the  November winners:   1. Gail Means  ­ “Pike’s Market”  2. Kim Pitcock  ­ “Ultra Golfer”  3. Linda Linn  ­ “Yum”  December’s People’s Choice theme ­­ “Something Hot”

Guests:  Lisa Barso April & Daniel Eiser Paul Mauch

50/50:  Andrea Wilsie drew the winning $18 ticket

Business meeting ended at 7:35 PM

PROGRAM ­­ “Confessions of a Camera Club Judge” by Young McQueen

IN CASE YOU MISSED THE 12/2/15 MEETING:

 Guest:  Karen Hartman reported that she was recovering from her physical challenges  and expressed her appreciation for all the support and good wishes she received from  the membership.

Jan Gemeinhardt  announced that the JCC website had been hacked .  Therefore, all  members must change their passwords.  She will also be leading the January Outing  on Friday the 15th at the EFG Orchid Nursery in DeLand ­­ meeting at 9:00 AM at the  deli in Brunell.

Jan Vallely ,Outings Chair, passed around a sign-­up sheet for the December 19th  Christmas Party.

Jack Stephens  reported that the   May Outing  on the 20­-22nd will be held at the Fargo  side of the Okefenokee Swamp and that there are 8 cabins available, as well as camp  and RV sites.

Jim Jordan , Banquet Chair, reported that banquet plans were on schedule.

Lynda Smith , JCC­SOTW Liaison, thanked the volunteers made all the candid shots of  the “Tricks or Trunks” Halloween celebration.  She asked for more volunteers to shoot  the Creche and Santa festivities and the “Christmas Choral Show” on Dec. 16th from  5:30 ­ 6:30 at the downtown church.

People’s Choice : Kim Pitcock announced the December winners ­ –Something Hot  theme  (January theme Funny Signs).    1. John Nee l “Red Hot Candle”  2. Lisa Barrus  “My Feet”  3. Irene Ward  “Ask Any Girilla”

50/50  ­­ $25 winning ticket was drawn by  Darrel Joseph

Young McQueen , Digital Chair, thanked Bronwyn Horvath , Chuck Sealy  and Darrel  Joseph   for judging the student photo presentation at Jacksonville University.  In  reciprocity the JU students judged the JCC 4th Quarter Digital Competition

PROGRAM ­ 4th QUARTER DIGITAL COMPETITION JUDGING

OUTINGS

1. Brian Leonard                       “First Light”
2. Caroline Peppiatt                 “Little Green Monster”
3. Bronwyn Horvath                 “Still Life With Grapes”
4. Andrea Wilsie                       “Hey You”

Honors:     Marek Pawlowicz   “On the Branch”         Gordon Ira  “Sunlit Stable”  Kim   Pitcock  “That’s What I Think Of That”

CLICKS COVER

1. Paula Griffin               “Clicks October 2016”
2. Duffy McCoy             “Lens Class”
3. Jan Gemeinhardt      “Clicks Volume 11”
4. John Neel                  “Daybreak At The Fort”

GENERAL

1. Dirk Den Boef              “Golden Sunset At Viera”
2. Charise Tanner           “Pearson’s Falls”
3. Kieth Garrett                “Marineland Sunrise”
4. Jim Gutru                     “EH Dock”

Honors:   Paula Padrella  “Mediterranean Mascotte”       Jan Vallely  “Monument Valley  Milky Way”,               Gordon Ira   “Yosemite River Valley”                 Caroline Peppiatt  “Late Summer Swamp”

MINUTES OF MEETING # 1 – JANUARY 6, 2016
The first meeting of January 2016, was held at Shepherd of the Woods Retreat Center, 6595 Columbia Park Court, Jacksonville, FL 32258-2414.
Business Meeting
Gordon Ira, President, called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Induction of Officers:   Gordon Ira, President; Dennis Adams, Vice-president; George Hoskins, Secretary; Jim Jordan, Treasurer;

Directors, Lynda Smith (not present), Bill Coppedge, and Bronwyn Horvath, were sworn in by Charise Tanner .
Introduction of Chairs/Service Positions: Stephen Smith, Print Chair; Charise Tanner, Digital Chair; Jennifer Thompson, Membership;

Young McQueen, Webmaster; Jan Vallely, Outings; Gordon Ira, Clicks Editor; John Neel, Properties; and Librarian , JoAnn Devine.
Young McQueen, who is helping the Glennie Nature Salon chairman (Dirk den Boef) asked the membership to join in and have a good showing this year as a salute to Dirk and all the work he has done in the past. An email with details will be forthcoming.
Jan Gemeinhardt discussed the January 15 outing at EFG Orchid Nursery, DeLand.
Bronwyn Horvath mentioned a kitchen item missing from the Christmas party.
Jim Jordan discussed the annual banquet to be held January 30th at the University Club of Jacksonville, beginning at 6:00 pm.

Volunteers are needed for set up at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Reservations will be accepted at the next meeting. Only 17 commitments have been made so far, and he asked that folks get their reservations in as soon as possible.
Charise Tanner, the new Digital chair, stated that the 1st Quarter competition is now open. See the website for details.
Stephen Smith, the new Print chair, stated that 1st Quarter prints can be turned in this month.
Program at next meeting: Jan Vallely will discuss Outings.
People’s Choice Contest: Theme – Funny Signs. Kim Pitcock announced tonights’ winners: 3rd – Don Dymer, 2nd – Dan Robusto, and 1st –

Les Satz. The February theme is That’s Love.
50/50:  Jim Gutru drew the winning $29 ticket.
Bragging Rights: None
Guests:  None
New Members: None

Program
Gordon Ira discussed his vision for the Club in the coming year.
Key Points:
New Badges, to identify Club leaders, as well as guests and new members.
Questionnaires to get information on members’ interest in programs, learning areas, etc.
Possible development of new Interest Groups for members, to include a Portrait Lighting Group.
Boot Camp – Information and education on topics of interest, such as composition, exposure, etc.
Website – Potential improvements, and new features, on our website. END

MINUTES OF MEETING # 2 – JANUARY 20, 2016
The second meeting of January 2016, was held at Shepherd of the Woods Retreat Center, 6595 Columbia Park Court, Jacksonville, FL 32258-2414.
Business Meeting
Gordon Ira, President, called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.

Young McQueen encouraged participation in the Glennie Nature Salon. He recommended that members go to the Glennie website for information about the criteria for meeting the NATURE category. Further details on how to enter the contest will be provided in an upcoming email.
In regard to the website, Young stated that security is always an issue. He recommended that all members keep their internet browser updated, and stated that out-of-date browsers will not be supported, especially Internet Explorer (IE) 8 and earlier.

Jim Jordan asked that members consider signing up for the annual banquet to be held January 30th. He reviewed volunteer needs the morning and afternoon of the event.
George Hoskins, Secretary, stated that recent Minutes, and other materials, are available in notebooks he will bring to each meeting. Minutes will also be posted on the website. He announced the death of Mary Cardell, wife of Dick Cardell. Dick is a former JCC president, and Lifetime member. A memorial service will be held on January 24th. A card was provided for members to sign.
Craig Shier discussed plans to have a Help Corner, from 6:30-7:00 pm, each meeting, in the back of our room. Various members will volunteer to be there to discuss issues that members have. If the issue is specific to a camera, it is recommended that you bring the User’s Manual.
Program at next meeting: Don Fraser will present the next program; subject TBA.
People’s Choice Contest: Kim Pitcock presented certificates for the winners at the previous meeting. The February theme is That’s Love.
50/50:  Lee Bailey won $31 in the 50/50.
Bragging Rights: Richard Bryce published a book, The Beauty of God’s Word, with his photos, and scripture verses.

Guests:  Dale Kaminer and Jon Montigny were first time visitors; both are now New Members.

Program

Jan Vallely presented a program on 2016 Outings, as well as possible 2017 outings. Leaders of all upcoming outings spoke briefly, and a slideshow of outing sites was shown. Jan stated that as each outing approaches, full details will be in Clicks, and will also be provided in Club emails.

MINUTES OF MEETING # 3 – FEBRUARY 3, 2016
The first meeting of February 2016, was held at Shepherd of the Woods Retreat Center, 6595 Columbia Park Court, Jacksonville, FL 32258-2414.
Business Meeting
Gordon Ira, President, called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
Gordon Ira discussed the new color coded name badges, which are in use for the first time tonight.
Gordon Ira requested additional candid photos from the Annual Banquet, to be included in a future Clicks.
Gordon Ira announced that the Lighting/Portrait Interest Group (LPIG) will be starting soon.
Gordon Ira gave out ribbons from the F3C 3rd Triannual, on behalf of Jim Lowell.
Courtney Cox spoke about the Club’s support for the auction of photographs that benefits the Salvation Army. Jan Bell, with the Salvation Army, provided additional information. Club members who want to contribute matted photographs can bring them to the first meeting in March.

Keith Garrett discussed the Olustee Civil War Reenactment outing on February 13.

Dick Cardell discussed the Scottish Games outing on February 27. He also thanked the Club for the card he received after the death of his wife in January.

Linda Carter spoke about the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia outing in October. Linda and Rebecca Janssen will be the coordinators.
Young McQueen announced that there is a Youtube tutorial about entering  the Glennie Nature Salon. He also announced that a group of 21 members have agreed to be in the website beta test group.
George Hoskins presented Level I Progressive Awards to JoAnn Devine and Marek Pawlowicz. He also stated that members can continue to record their meeting and outing attendance in the website points system.
Craig Shier announced that several club members utilized the Help Corner, which took place from 6:30-7:00 p.m. this evening. Craig and other volunteers will offer the Help Corner before each meeting.
Program at next meeting: Susan Michals, professional photographer, will present the next program.
People’s Choice Contest: That’s Love. Kim Pitcock announced the winners: Don Dymer, 3rd, Irene Ward, 2nd, and Richard Bryce, 1st. The theme next month is Dutch Angle.
50/50:  Brian Leonard won $23 in the 50/50.
Bragging Rights: None.

Guests:  Jan Bell, Evie Hooper, and Diane Wise were visitors. Diane Wise was a member of the Club for many years. She mentioned that her husband, Robert, also a former member, died in August.

New Members: Ed Wright re-joined the Club this evening.

Program  Don Fraser presented a program on Glamour Photography.

                             MINUTES OF MEETING # 4 – FEBRUARY 17, 2016

The second meeting of February 2016, was held at Shepherd of the Woods Retreat Center, 6595 Columbia Park Court, Jacksonville, FL 32258-2414.

Business Meeting

Gordon Ira, President, called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.

Gordon Ira reviewed the dates for upcoming competitions and outings. He noted that there will be an opportunity to photograph antique tractors at Dudley Farms, on March 4.

Gordon Ira reported that he had contact with Club member John Moore, who is in hospice care. John extended a greeting to all Club members.

Gordon Ira announced that Jim Jordan, Treasurer, has completed an expense report on the Annual Banquet. The report will be in Clicks and on the website.

Gordon Ira announced that the first meeting of the Lighting/Portrait Interest Group (LPIG) will be Wednesday, February 24th, at 6:30 p.m. It will be in a modular building that is on the right as one approaches our meeting location. Brian Leonard will assist with this activity.

Dennis Adams, Vice President, passed out flyers on upcoming programs of the Jacksonville Professional Photographers Group. Members of our Club are invited to attend.

Charise Tanner gave out ribbons from previous Quarterly digital competitions. She also spoke about the themes in the upcoming digital competition.

Courtney Cox spoke about the Club’s support for the auction that benefits the Salvation Army.  Club members who want to contribute matted photographs can bring them to the meetings in March.

Lee Bailey announced a raffle to benefit the St. Augustine Orchestra. He noted that one prize is to have an orchestra quartet play at an agreed time and place.

Young McQueen read a letter from Dirk Den Boef, about the Glennie Salon submissions and their judging. He  then announced the ten images that were selected to represent the Club. Young reported on improvements in the speed of our website. He is working on the calendar of events, and on new galleries. He stated that if members are having issues with their passwords, they can contact him.

George Hoskins presented Progressive Awards to Jack Stephens, Brenda Johnson, Jim Hunt, and Caroline Peppait.  Jan Gemeinhardt and Caroline Peppait received Top Ten Point Awards for 2015.

Programs at next meetings: The results of the 1st Quarter Digital Competition will be presented on March 2nd. The results of the 1st Quarter Print Competition will be presented on March 16th.

People’s Choice Contest: Kim Pitcock presented Awards for the February contest to: Don Dymer, Irene Ward, and Richard Bryce. The theme next month is Dutch Angle.

50/50:  Mary Hoskins won $23.50 in the 50/50.

Bragging Rights: Robert Clark has photographs at a gallery in St. Petersburg. Kim Pitcock announced that she will be a photographer at the Taste of St. Augustine event, in April.

Guests:  None.

New Members: None

Program

Susan Michals presented a program on Flower Photography, and discussed the process of producing a book of her flower images.

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