Jacksonville Camera Club General Meeting Minutes, Date: August 15, 2024
Shepherd of the Woods, 7860 Southside Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32256
President Ted Floore called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Ted stated that Anita Fanic will organize the end of year social on December 19th. She will need some assistance.
Ted stated that the Nominating Committee consists of Peter Fitzpatrick, Sonia Grutter, Tina Jordan, and Craig Shier. Please contact them if you are willing to volunteer next year.
Ted thanked the Club members who attended the Memorial Service for member Doug Griffin on August 10th. He stated that it was a good service.
Ted showed an image from a skate park in Riverside and discussed this as a photo opportunity.
Ted stated that SOTW will have an outdoor event in October, and it is requested that some members volunteer to attend and take photos to be shared with SOTW.
Ted discussed the zoom programs that Club members can access from home. On August 6 there was one on iPhone photography, and on August 29 there will be one on Bird Photography. Members will be provided with further information on accessing these programs. This is in coordination with the Beaches and St. Augustine Clubs.
Dave Wholey discussed an outing on September 28th to Falling Creek Falls State Park.
People’s Choice – The August awards are: 3rd, Jim Jordan, 2nd (3) Anita Fanic, Richard Bryce, Irene Ward, 1st, Jim Angelo.
Raffle 50/50: $ 33 collected, $16 went to the Club and $17 to a member.
Julius Dean gave away several items of photographic equipment.
Anita Fanic announced that she has an exhibit of her ICM photography at the Art Box gallery in St. Augustine.
Visitors / New Members – Tom Story, a new member, introduced himself.
Program Member Jen Samsel presented a detailed program on cell phone photography.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
George Hoskins, Secretary