www.fwphotoclub.com Cable Release Newsletter of the Fort Wayne, Indiana Photographers Club Volume 92 November 2017 IN THIS ISSUE: 2017 2018 Club Changes 2017 2018 Club Officers 2017 2018 Competition Categories 2017 2018 Season Calendar November 2017 Competition Winners
President s Note The 2017 2018 Fort Wayne Photography Club Changes! Hello members, The Joint Executive Board meeting was held on June 8 th and several decessions were made that will result in changes in the way the club operates for the 2017 / 2018 season. These changes include: Revised hours for competition & critques, 5 Digital competitions and 3 Print competitions, Updates to the Constitution, Updates to the 2017 / 2018 Schedule Of Events, Selection of Category Themes. Digital Competition Digital images will need to be submitted via email to DIGITAL@FWPHOTOCLUB.COM No later than Tuesday at midnight before competition. There will still be two groups, Novice and Advance. File size and marking remain the same as last year. Updates to the Constitution The 2017 / 2018 Board decided to review the Constitution and By-Laws and update, if necessary, and language or requirements to reflect current club operations. Any changes will be presented to the club members and voted on at the 2018 / 2019 Joint meeting. Revised Hours The board decided to set competition hours from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Print Competition A survey was conducted to determine how many, if any, Print Competitions the club should have for the 2017 / 2018 season. There will be three print competitions and five digital competitions. In addition, there will no longer be Novice and Advanced sections for print competitions. So Novice and Advanced will both compete together under each theme. Club members will be able to enter up to four images for each print competition. However, you can only enter one print per category. Schedule Of Events and Category Themes The 2017 / 2018 Schedule of Events and Category Themes are included in later sections of this Cable Release and will be included in the monthly Cable Releases. Print entries will be accepted 30 minutes prior to 7:00pm. Maximum size for the matt is 72 inches which is a measurement of the matt / print s height and width times two ( 16 inches + 20 inches times 2 (for example). 1
Executive Officers 2017 2018 Season President (Co Presidents) Judy Ingleman Denise McQuillan E-mail: president@fwphotoclub.com Vice-President Sharon McDonald E-mail: vicepresident@fwphotoclub.com Secretary Jerry Etnier E-mail: secretary@fwphotoclub.com Treasurer Pat Trainer E-mail: treasurer@fwphotoclub.com Committee Chairpersons Social/Program Activities Irene Aldrete Cable Release Editor Ron Patton E-mail: rpattonin@aol.com Digital Imaging Competition Jerry Etnier Digital submissions via email to: Digital@FWPhotoClub.com Exhibits Sharmalene Gunawardena & Jerry Etnier Judging Jim Wulpi Nominating Committee Jeff Eastwood Print Competition Eugene McQuillan SWMCCC Delegate TBD Webmaster Jeff Eastwood There are no bad pictures; that s just how your face looks sometimes. ~Abraham Lincoln Workshops/Outings Jim Wulpi Auditor Beth Meyers Refreshments Sarah Pringle 2
Meetings Meetings are generally held the first and third Thursdays each month, September through May. Meetings begin at 7:00 pm and workshops at 7:00 pm VISITORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME! The FWPC meetings are held at: at 6600 N. Clinton St., Fort Wayne, IN CHECK THE CLUB WEBSITE FOR DIRECTIONS AND DETAILED MAPS! http://fwphotoclub.com All photos herein are copyright protected and may not be reproduced without the express written consent of the individual photorapher. Membership $25 Adult (full year) $12.50 Adult (half year after Feb. 1) & Students (full time and under 21) $6.25 Students (half year after Feb. 1) November 16th Workshop Denise McQuillan Photographing People: In this workshop I ll be giving tips to take thebest photos of people with any camera, including a cell phone. I will discuss posing, locations, lenses and lighting. I also will be covering everything from newborns to senior citizens and everything inbetween, including a little about weddings. Even if you don t shoot formal portraits, come to learn about the best way to photograph your family and friends. November Outings Nov 27th: Embassy Theater - Festival of Tree Our best opportunity will be at the least crowded time on Mon 6:30-7:30 (The FTW Childrens Choir is performing at that time) $8/person. Festival events run from 11/22 11/27 (This NOT an exclusive event) Nov 30 th : St Francis Christmas at the Castl Bass Mansion 2701 Spring Street 5-7pm $5/person (Exclusive event) 3
2017 2018 Competition Categories Digital Competition Print Competition Sept. 7 Nov. 2 2 - After the sun sets 3 - Close up/ Macro 2 - The Art of Black and White 3 - Reflections Oct. 5 Jan. 4 2 - Composing with light 3 - Depth of Field 2 - Indiana Our Home 3 - Looking Up Dec. 7 Apr. 5 2 - Post Processing 3 - Movement 2 - Composing with Colors 3 - Rain Feb. 1 May 10 2 - Wide Angle 3 - Backlight End of Year Print Competition Mar. 1 2 - Lines or Curves 3 - HDR May 3 End of Year Digital Competition 4
2017 2018 Season Calendar **Visit our website for more information on club events.** http://fwphotoclub.com Date Time Event Location Sept 7 Digital Competition Sept 21 6:00 PM Board Meeting Sept 21 Workshop Jim Gabbart Oct 5 Digital Competition Oct 19 6:00 PM Board Meeting (Cancelled) Oct 19 Workshop Nicole Croy Nov 2 Print Competition Nov 16 6:00 PM Board Meeting (Cancelled) Nov 16 Workshop Denise McQuillan Nov 27 6:30 PM 7:30 PM Embassy Festival Of Trees Nov 30 St Francis Christmas at the Castle Embassy Theatre 125 West Jefferson Blvd Bass Mansion 2701 Spring Street Dec 7 Digital Competition Dec 14 6:00 PM Christmas/Holiday Party Leo United Methodist Church 13527 Leo Road, Leo, IN 5
2017 2018 Season Calendar **Visit our website for more information on club events.** http://fwphotoclub.com Date Time Event Location Jan 4 7:00PM Print Competition Jan 18 6:00 PM Board Meeting Jan 18 Workshop Kasey Wallace Theological Seminary Feb 1 Digital Competition Theological Seminary Feb 15 6:00 PM Board Meeting Feb 15 Workshop Dustin McKibben Mar 1 Digital Competition Mar 15 6:00 PM Board Meeting Mar 15 Workshop To Be Announced April 5 Print Competition April 19 6:00 PM Board Meeting April 19 Workshop Cara Lee Wade 6
2017 2018 Season Calendar **Visit our website for more information on club events.** http://fwphotoclub.com Date Time Event Location May 3 6:30 PM Board Elections May 3 Year-End Digital Competition May 10 Year-End Print Comnpetition Theological Seminary June 7 6:00 PM Year End Banquet Hall s Guesthouse 1313 W Washington Center Rd. June 14 6:00 PM Joint Executive Board Meeting 7
Judge s Voting - Nature Open Jon Ingleman Sunset At Zion Michael Samuels The Longs Brenda Fishbaugh Upper Antelope Canyon 8
Judge s Voting Art Of Black & White Brenda Fishbaugh Wind Mills Sharmalene Gunawardena Asian Elephants Jim Wulpi Muir Beach At Night 9
Judge s Voting Reflections Judy Whitton Pond Reflections Brenda Fishbaugh Amsterdam Canal Sarah Pringle Courthouse Reflections 10
Judge s Voting - Open, No Nature Brian VanDeKeere Christmas Cove Image Not Available Brenda Fishbaugh Monument Valley Cowboy Sarah Pringle Peaceful Morning 11
Club Voting Jon Ingleman Sunset At Zion 12
Club Voting Brenda Fishbaugh Upper Antelope Canyon Michael Samuels The Longs Brian VanDeKeere Christmas Cove Image Not Available 13