GSACC Meeting Agenda - August 9, 2019
AGENDA
GSACC Open Meeting 9/5/19
A) Call to order, reiterate that everyone should have signed in.
B) Treasury Report
C) Old Business:
D) New Business:
E) Camera gear swap meet? Schedule a date and place! (on Education night?
F) Old Business:
G) Open discussion on cameras and gear. Bring your gear! Ask your fellow members your questions!!!
GSACC Open Meeting 9/5/19
A) Call to order, reiterate that everyone should have signed in.
B) Treasury Report
- a. Current balance of approx. $7000
- b. Need to open new PO Box (expenses involved, approx. $130 yearly) Set up autopay.
- c. No other upcoming expenses except holiday dinner and awards next spring.
- d. PSA not due for another year.
C) Old Business:
- a. Create committee to investigate options available to judge digital images prior to the normal competition time. Committee chair + members to report to club at future date to discuss and vote on options to implement.
- b. Remind people to update contact info.
- c. Reminders of upcoming events:
- Oct 13: TX Photo Festival, Texas A&M University-San Antonio Campus
- Oct 12: TX Photo Festival, Smithville, TX
- October 5: Urban Grind, Volume 2 Photo exhibition, 527 El Paso St, San Antonio
- Ongoing: Precision Camera, Austin (various classes)
- Nov 29: SA River Authority Christmas Parade
D) New Business:
- a. Open floor for suggestions on catering for holiday dinner.
- b. Photo scavenger hunt idea and suggested dates. Set a tentative date.
- c. Identify who needs to be notified of new PO BOX address. (PSA needs new address) Identify who will be responsible for notifying. Change details on webpage.
- d. Discussion on prizes for those ATTENDING meetings, such as small gift cards. 1 giveaway on “education/open” night. Also consider large prize at club expense to photographer at yearly award party. Photographer of the Year, Most improved photographer, Most helpful member, etc.
E) Camera gear swap meet? Schedule a date and place! (on Education night?
F) Old Business:
- a. Create committee to investigate options available to judge digital images prior to the normal competition time. Committee chair + members to report to club at future date to discuss and vote on options to implement.
G) Open discussion on cameras and gear. Bring your gear! Ask your fellow members your questions!!!
GSACC Open Meeting - August 1, 2019
Thursday, August 1, 2019, called to order at 7:04pm
Attendees:
Robert Moreno Rick Briscoe Mike Boyd
Neil Williams Peter Florczak John Kain
Trish Stone Brian Douchin Steven Manchester
Cari Clune Ben Luna Ken Ramsey
Tammy Ramsey Eric Bowden John Rudolph
Mr. Skiles
Agenda:
Last Meeting Follow-up
Missing chairpersons: Charles Freeman has stepped down as President. According to by-laws, Robert Moreno has moved from VP to President and recommended Steve Manchester as VP. Motion to accept by P. Florczak, seconded by J. Kain. S. Manchester unanimously approved as VP. Ken Ramsey presented as new Digital Competition Chair. J. Kain stated that website reflects these changes. Still looking for education chair, however the club as a whole expressed eagerness to expand the concept to use “education” night for these meetings, or just as open gatherings where we can share ideas and skills. Furthermore, there was great interest in scheduling field trips, photo walks and photo scavenger hunts to either substitute for education night or as an additional club activity. These could take place on other days of the week or hours as best fit the activity. We still need this chair filled.
Print competition judging: Further conversation about judging print competitions. The suggestion of a rubric was raised once again and there is some interest. A sample rubric was passed around. Further feedback and suggestions solicited. Anybody desiring a copy of suggested rubric can contact Trish Stone.
New Business
Wedding photographer presentation: Mr. Thomas was mistakenly scheduled to do a presentation for the club on 8/8/19. The Lion’s club has made the room available, but most members will not be able to attend. Trish Stone will contact Mr. Thomas and arrange for a presentation the first Thursday evening of September, October or November. Once scheduled, that information will be forwarded to the club by email and posted to the webpage.
Christmas party chair volunteer: Trish Stone has volunteered to chair the Christmas party scheduled for December 12, 2019. Further details to follow.
Identify current and paid members: Cari Cline, club treasurer, will identify current and paid members so that we can clear our email list of unnecessary addresses. This list will be forwarded to Trish Stone.
Member directory: Members expressed a desire to have a directory to make communications within the club easier and more complete. Once our final list of current members is complete, Trish Stone will send a directory all. She will also investigate directory applications that we might find useful.
Transfer of pertinent docs to Robert Moreno as President: Email will be sent to Charles Freeman requesting transfer of club credit card and PO Box key to Robert Moreno. R. Moreno and C. Freeman also to visit bank to create new signature card for Robert as President.
Events in the area: Members suggested a number of events in the area to be explored by the members.
Next Meeting Agenda Items
Attendees:
Robert Moreno Rick Briscoe Mike Boyd
Neil Williams Peter Florczak John Kain
Trish Stone Brian Douchin Steven Manchester
Cari Clune Ben Luna Ken Ramsey
Tammy Ramsey Eric Bowden John Rudolph
Mr. Skiles
Agenda:
Last Meeting Follow-up
Missing chairpersons: Charles Freeman has stepped down as President. According to by-laws, Robert Moreno has moved from VP to President and recommended Steve Manchester as VP. Motion to accept by P. Florczak, seconded by J. Kain. S. Manchester unanimously approved as VP. Ken Ramsey presented as new Digital Competition Chair. J. Kain stated that website reflects these changes. Still looking for education chair, however the club as a whole expressed eagerness to expand the concept to use “education” night for these meetings, or just as open gatherings where we can share ideas and skills. Furthermore, there was great interest in scheduling field trips, photo walks and photo scavenger hunts to either substitute for education night or as an additional club activity. These could take place on other days of the week or hours as best fit the activity. We still need this chair filled.
Print competition judging: Further conversation about judging print competitions. The suggestion of a rubric was raised once again and there is some interest. A sample rubric was passed around. Further feedback and suggestions solicited. Anybody desiring a copy of suggested rubric can contact Trish Stone.
New Business
- Philip Thomas presentation schedule
- Christmas Party chair volunteer
- Identify current and paid members
- Member directory
- Transfer pertinent docs to Robert as President
- Suggestions for events in the area
- Future of the FLASH
Wedding photographer presentation: Mr. Thomas was mistakenly scheduled to do a presentation for the club on 8/8/19. The Lion’s club has made the room available, but most members will not be able to attend. Trish Stone will contact Mr. Thomas and arrange for a presentation the first Thursday evening of September, October or November. Once scheduled, that information will be forwarded to the club by email and posted to the webpage.
Christmas party chair volunteer: Trish Stone has volunteered to chair the Christmas party scheduled for December 12, 2019. Further details to follow.
Identify current and paid members: Cari Cline, club treasurer, will identify current and paid members so that we can clear our email list of unnecessary addresses. This list will be forwarded to Trish Stone.
Member directory: Members expressed a desire to have a directory to make communications within the club easier and more complete. Once our final list of current members is complete, Trish Stone will send a directory all. She will also investigate directory applications that we might find useful.
Transfer of pertinent docs to Robert Moreno as President: Email will be sent to Charles Freeman requesting transfer of club credit card and PO Box key to Robert Moreno. R. Moreno and C. Freeman also to visit bank to create new signature card for Robert as President.
Events in the area: Members suggested a number of events in the area to be explored by the members.
- Oct 13: TX Photo Festival, Texas A&M University-San Antonio Campus
- Oct 12: TX Photo Festival, Smithville, TX
- August 11: Urban Grinds Photo exhibition, 527 El Paso St, San Antonio
- Ongoing: Precision Camera, Austin (various classes)
- Nov 29: SA River Authority Christmas Parade
Next Meeting Agenda Items
- Follow up on education/field trip chair
- Continue discussion on print competition judging
- Plan field trip
Brain Duchin getting an 2018 award plaque from our new president Robert Moreno.
Way to go Brian!