February Minutes
03/02/09 22:48 Filed in: Committee
SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES- FEB 2009
Despite inclement weather, there was a good turn out for the Night Shoot at Bond University. Hopefully you all managed to get some great shots for the Night Scenes competition.
Double change
The meeting place for the February outing to Brisbane on 22 February has been changed. Instead of car pooling, we will be taking the train. Departure times:
7.53am from Robina7.59am from Nerang8.04am from Helensvale
There is track work being carried out over that weekend South of Coomera Station. Buses will run from the various stations to get you to Coomera for the 8.10am. Allow more time for the bus links
8.10am from Coomera
Select the departure point most convenient for you. Meet in the last carriage on the train. We will most likely leave the train at South Brisbane. Additional information will be posted on the website.
February Practical Night.
Bring along cameras, instruction books (a must) and possibly a tripod. A general presentation will be given at the beginning of the evening, then members will break into groups so that more experienced photographers can help newer members get to know their cameras better. Q & A will be part of the evening, so have your questions ready and bring a notebook.
Members will be pleased to know that the ramp at KOA has been re-surfaced with a non-slip paint which should make negotiating the ramp safer, especially when it is wet.
The Committee approved the purchase of an external hard drive to back up Society data and important information. It will be kept by the Secretary.
From the next meeting, we will be trialling a new format. It has been noted that a number of members leave immediately after the prints have been displayed. We understand that many people work but it must be disappointing for those who enter digital images, to see people leaving before the presentation of the digital images. Therefore, the digital images will follow straight after the prints and supper will be served at the end of the evening.
A matter of some concern is the sign-on book. For reasons of safety in an emergency, it is essential that everyone present, members and visitors alike, print their name legibly in the sign-on book. Please ensure that you sign the book as soon as you arrive.
For interested members, there is a Thundercats Australia event at the Spit on 15 March. Lots of action shots guaranteed. This is not an organized event. Anyone attending will be asked to sign a disclaimer by the organizers.
The Committee is looking at having a presentation night on using the ColorMunki calibrator. A representative from interstate would give the presentation, which lasts about 2 ½ hours. It would likely be held on a non-club night. Jeff will provide further details at the next meeting.
A couple of other things to think about are the PSQ Convention on the June long weekend. This year it will be held at Caboolture. Further details on the website. Likewise, the website has information on the APSCON convention which this year, is in the lovely seaside town of Victor Harbour, South Australia on 3 – 9 October.
Vi Wilson, Secretary
P.S. FROM THE EDITOR...Don’t forget the courses this month, check them out on this website
Despite inclement weather, there was a good turn out for the Night Shoot at Bond University. Hopefully you all managed to get some great shots for the Night Scenes competition.
Double change
The meeting place for the February outing to Brisbane on 22 February has been changed. Instead of car pooling, we will be taking the train. Departure times:
There is track work being carried out over that weekend South of Coomera Station. Buses will run from the various stations to get you to Coomera for the 8.10am. Allow more time for the bus links
8.10am from Coomera
Select the departure point most convenient for you. Meet in the last carriage on the train. We will most likely leave the train at South Brisbane. Additional information will be posted on the website.
February Practical Night.
Bring along cameras, instruction books (a must) and possibly a tripod. A general presentation will be given at the beginning of the evening, then members will break into groups so that more experienced photographers can help newer members get to know their cameras better. Q & A will be part of the evening, so have your questions ready and bring a notebook.
Members will be pleased to know that the ramp at KOA has been re-surfaced with a non-slip paint which should make negotiating the ramp safer, especially when it is wet.
The Committee approved the purchase of an external hard drive to back up Society data and important information. It will be kept by the Secretary.
From the next meeting, we will be trialling a new format. It has been noted that a number of members leave immediately after the prints have been displayed. We understand that many people work but it must be disappointing for those who enter digital images, to see people leaving before the presentation of the digital images. Therefore, the digital images will follow straight after the prints and supper will be served at the end of the evening.
A matter of some concern is the sign-on book. For reasons of safety in an emergency, it is essential that everyone present, members and visitors alike, print their name legibly in the sign-on book. Please ensure that you sign the book as soon as you arrive.
For interested members, there is a Thundercats Australia event at the Spit on 15 March. Lots of action shots guaranteed. This is not an organized event. Anyone attending will be asked to sign a disclaimer by the organizers.
The Committee is looking at having a presentation night on using the ColorMunki calibrator. A representative from interstate would give the presentation, which lasts about 2 ½ hours. It would likely be held on a non-club night. Jeff will provide further details at the next meeting.
A couple of other things to think about are the PSQ Convention on the June long weekend. This year it will be held at Caboolture. Further details on the website. Likewise, the website has information on the APSCON convention which this year, is in the lovely seaside town of Victor Harbour, South Australia on 3 – 9 October.
Vi Wilson, Secretary
P.S. FROM THE EDITOR...Don’t forget the courses this month, check them out on this website
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