Dec Minutes
10/12/09 14:49 Filed in: Committee
SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES - DECEMBER 2009
Firstly, the Management Committee would like to wish all members a safe and happy festive season.
This has been a busy year, and we hope to be able to provide much of interest for members in the coming year. Our first meeting welcomed new committee members, Maryanne, Joanne and Jenny, and we are sure they will have much to contribute.
We are delighted to welcome Graham McAuslane as the new Editor of the “In Focus” Newsletter. Please remember to send him any articles of interest, or jottings which you think will be of interest to other members. The Newsletter won’t survive unless Graham receives material for it. We are hoping to circulate this to members as a pdf. file and some will be printed for distribution to Ted’s, Photo Planet, TDI etc. We are also hoping to have the Newsletter available on the website.
For some time now the committee has been looking at ideas for a new logo and letterhead for the Society which more clearly depicts what we are about. We are happy to announce that we will be holding a competition for the best logo, and a substantial prize is being offered for the winning idea. What we require is a clear, uncluttered graphic to represent the Society, suitable for reverse printing if required, and suitable for different applications. The closing date is the end of January. This will give you time to put your thinking caps on over the Christmas/New Year break!
EOY: Ken has emailed information on how you need to deal with your entries for the End of Year Competition. Please be sure to adhere to the instructions as it will mean the difference between an event that runs smoothly and one that doesn’t. Also, in keeping with the festive time of year, we ask that members bring a small plate to share at supper.
Early in the New Year we will be looking for entries for the competition with the Latow Guild in Canada. More about this in the new year. Also, if you want to be part of the Snapshot of Earth – 3pm NZ time 7 March 2010. Remember to make a diary note.
The Committee have been busy planning the outings and practical nights for the coming year. As soon as some confirmations have been received, members will be advised. We are happy to have Belinda and Kate involved in the organization of the outings. Don’t forget – if you have a suggestion for an outing or a practical night, please contact a member of the Committee.
Unfortunately, I was not at the BBQ, but I understand from various members that this was a most enjoyable day, with lots of interaction between members. This year we are planning to bring more flexibility to the outings, rather than confining them to the last Sunday of the month. Several interesting events occur which are not on the last Sunday, and it would be good to have the flexibility to attend them.
Our January practical night will be guest speaker Nick Rains from Brisbane who will deliver a presentation on landscape photography. This should be a good night.
We are hoping to have raffles at coming meetings. $2 per ticket is the amount suggested. More on this soon.
A warm welcome is extended to new members Janet Lawrence, Belinda Moo and Dawn Sajn. Please make them feel ‘at home’ and offer any advice or assistance you can.
Remember January is Nature. Bring print entries to the EOY night. Digital entries as per Ken’s instructions.
Happy Holidays
Vi Wilson, Secretary
Firstly, the Management Committee would like to wish all members a safe and happy festive season.
This has been a busy year, and we hope to be able to provide much of interest for members in the coming year. Our first meeting welcomed new committee members, Maryanne, Joanne and Jenny, and we are sure they will have much to contribute.
We are delighted to welcome Graham McAuslane as the new Editor of the “In Focus” Newsletter. Please remember to send him any articles of interest, or jottings which you think will be of interest to other members. The Newsletter won’t survive unless Graham receives material for it. We are hoping to circulate this to members as a pdf. file and some will be printed for distribution to Ted’s, Photo Planet, TDI etc. We are also hoping to have the Newsletter available on the website.
For some time now the committee has been looking at ideas for a new logo and letterhead for the Society which more clearly depicts what we are about. We are happy to announce that we will be holding a competition for the best logo, and a substantial prize is being offered for the winning idea. What we require is a clear, uncluttered graphic to represent the Society, suitable for reverse printing if required, and suitable for different applications. The closing date is the end of January. This will give you time to put your thinking caps on over the Christmas/New Year break!
EOY: Ken has emailed information on how you need to deal with your entries for the End of Year Competition. Please be sure to adhere to the instructions as it will mean the difference between an event that runs smoothly and one that doesn’t. Also, in keeping with the festive time of year, we ask that members bring a small plate to share at supper.
Early in the New Year we will be looking for entries for the competition with the Latow Guild in Canada. More about this in the new year. Also, if you want to be part of the Snapshot of Earth – 3pm NZ time 7 March 2010. Remember to make a diary note.
The Committee have been busy planning the outings and practical nights for the coming year. As soon as some confirmations have been received, members will be advised. We are happy to have Belinda and Kate involved in the organization of the outings. Don’t forget – if you have a suggestion for an outing or a practical night, please contact a member of the Committee.
Unfortunately, I was not at the BBQ, but I understand from various members that this was a most enjoyable day, with lots of interaction between members. This year we are planning to bring more flexibility to the outings, rather than confining them to the last Sunday of the month. Several interesting events occur which are not on the last Sunday, and it would be good to have the flexibility to attend them.
Our January practical night will be guest speaker Nick Rains from Brisbane who will deliver a presentation on landscape photography. This should be a good night.
We are hoping to have raffles at coming meetings. $2 per ticket is the amount suggested. More on this soon.
A warm welcome is extended to new members Janet Lawrence, Belinda Moo and Dawn Sajn. Please make them feel ‘at home’ and offer any advice or assistance you can.
Remember January is Nature. Bring print entries to the EOY night. Digital entries as per Ken’s instructions.
Happy Holidays
Vi Wilson, Secretary
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