Executive Board Meeting Minutes July 9, 2026
Jacksonville Camera Club
Executive Board Meeting Minutes
Shepherd of the Woods, 7860 Southside Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32256
Date: July 9, 2026
Members present: Jim Angelo, president; Anita Fanic, vice president; Karen Sirnick, treasurer; Peter Fitzpatrick, secretary; Tina Jordan, director; Linda Tranter, director; Rebecca Janssen, director
Members absent: none
Visitors: George Hoskins
Call to Order: Jim Angelo 630 pm
Secretary’s Report: Peter Fitzpatrick
Minutes of the May 9, 2026 meeting were reviewed. A misspelled name was noted and corrected. A motion to approve the minutes was made by Anita and seconded by Rebecca. Minutes approved.
Treasurer’s Report: Karen Sirnick
Karen reported that as of June 30, 2026 revenues $3106.20, Expenses $4686.14, not including the cost of liability insurance, which increased to $1015. Adding the insurance cost, the deficit was $2594.94. Assets include Vystar checking Acct $4757.46, CD $5081.58, Savings $510.45, Petty Cash $131.24. The budget for 2026 projects: revenues $6300.00, expenses $8358.00, giving a deficit $2058.00.
The Treasurer’s Report was approved as submitted.
Old Business:
The updated Honors Program was presented by Peter. One issue was noted that the position listed as Data Czar may need a name change to better reflect the duties. This would be discussed with the current holder of that position. It was also suggested that the section D, Secretary responsibilities, could be moved into the Secretary job description in the Bylaws.
Open Committee Chairs for 2026: Education, Property Manager. It was pointed out the Property Manager duties also would include making sure that equipment is in good working order, software updates are current, and make sure the print display racks are in good repair.
The Social Media administration for Facebook (public) and Instagram is in the process of being transferred to Linda.
Rebecca reported that the Home and Patio show now gives its free booths to the Scouts. The fee for a booth is $700, which is not feasible for our club.
Fiscal management was discussed. It was noted that insurance costs went up and membership is not growing. The biggest expense to the club is the Annual Banquet. To reduce this expense a free venue would need to be found. Options include using the SOTW meeting hall, an activity building at a country club that a JCC member is a member of, or even a restaurant that is not open in the evenings. The meal could be catered and still the expense would be significantly less than what we are spending now. An appeal to JCC members to see if anyone is a country club member will be made. Another suggestion was that sponsors for the banquet could be found, who, for a fee would be able to have an ad in the banquet brochure. Another idea was that members could be asked to donate money towards the banquet at the time they purchase tickets. Along those lines, club members could be asked to donate money towards the club at the time that they renew memberships, and Fellowship members could be asked as well. Linda suggested club shirts with JCC logo as a fund raiser. Peter suggested that a fee be collected for the Digital competitions to pay for the judges, who charge $100. Another suggestion was to have fewer meetings, especially during the summer months, meaning that fewer paid programs would be needed. Most speakers are charging fees. Anita reported that the two speakers from PSA (zoom) are to be paid $75 each. Her PSA contact person suggested between $50-$100, so $75 was agreed upon. Other speakers have been paid from $50-$150. If we get 2 speakers (maximum) from Hunts Photo we pay them around $100-$150 each but we get reimbursed from Hunts so it ends up being free.
The Nature category for Print competition was again discussed. It was suggested that we need input from longtime, active contributors in this category in order to make a decision as to whether or not to keep following PSA rules or create our own.
The issue of the club reinstating tax-exempt status was revisited. Rebecca reviewed the history of the club’s incorporation as a 501c7 and subsequent loss of that status. Peter reviewed the benefits of 501c7 incorporation and what steps would be needed to restore the club’s status. First steps would be to refile with the state and pay the $175 fee. Then, the delinquent annual reports would need to be filed at a cost of $61.25 per year. These steps would need to be completed before filing with the IRS. Rebecca made a motion that the club proceed to re-incorporate as a tax-exempt entity in the state of Florida by filing the necessary paperwork. Furthermore, that the club designate officers to be responsible for filing annual paperwork with the state and the IRS to maintain the tax-exempt status going forward. Linda seconded the motion. The motion passed. Peter will start on the paperwork with the state.
Committees and chairs for 2025: Membership, Linda Tranter; Programs, Anita Fanic; Digital competitions, Bill McSherry; Print competition, young McQueen; Judges, Charise Tanner; Outings, Ted Floore; Webmaster, Craig Shier; Data Czar, Young McQueen; 50/50, Jim Jordan; People’s Choice, Tina Jordan; Instagram/Facebook public, Linda Tranter; Facebook private, Anita Fanic; The Weekly editor, Jim Angelo; Christmas Party, Tina Jordan ?; Annual Banquet, Anita Fanic
New Business:
Jim noted that a Nominating Committee needs to be created before September.
A Waiver of Liability for club outings has been developed and will be made available for members to sign at the next meeting.
Other Business: none
Meeting adjourned 830pm.
Submitted by Peter Fitzpatrick, secretary.