Linn Area Photo Club Monthly Meeting

June 9, 2019

Patti Sampson, Secretary

The June Linn Area Photo Club monthly meeting took place at Studio Reserve on June 9, 2019.

Doug Hoeger, presided at the meeting. He reported that this is the last meeting we will have at Studio Reserve. Our July meeting will be at our new location at the IBEW Hall at 1211 Wiley Boulevard S.W.

Doug Hoeger, treasurer, reported we have about $5,600 in our account.

Doug announced the upcoming programs are:

July – Eric Burson (Wild Life)

August – Rich Herrmann (Nature)

Justin Tedford is having a photography meet-up at Palisades Park June 21 at 5:00 p.m. His website has more information.

Doug Shaffer, contest committee, informed the members that the Linn County Fair’s photography contest is open to anyone. Doug went over the rules. He also inquired if anyone was interested in being a judge.

The contests for the rest of the year are:

July – Wood

August – Urbanites

September – Entertainment

October – Mask

November – Annual Contest

Our speaker this month needed to cancelled, so the members broke into groups according to their brand of camera. Members discussed and helped each other with any questions they had on the features of their cameras.

Our contest this month was “In a Row.” There was a three-way tie for second place to Pam Olson, Cyd Graftt and Patti Sampson. There was a two-way tie for first place to Pam Olson and Steve Thompson.

Doug Shaffer offered to host a small group at his house to work on what we learned today. He will let us know details later.

We thanked Studio Reserve for allowing us to use their space these past several months.

Meeting was adjourned.

July Meeting Notes

The July Linn Area Photo Club monthly meeting took place at IBEW Hall on July 14, 2019.

Rick Young announced that entries for the Jones County Fair were due on Sunday, July 15. You can submit up to 10 photos, unless you consider yourself a professional.

Amy is in talks about a possible woodworking photoshoot.

Rich Hermann, a nature photographer from Mt. Vernon, will be the speaker in August.

Meeting ideas for September & October are needed. Please contact Justin with suggestions.

Eric Burson, from Des Moines, gave a presentation about his nature and wildlife photography that focuses on education and conservation.

The contest category was Wood.

1st place – 12 votes

Rick Young

2nd place – 11 votes

Larry Gilds – Chainsaw Eagle

3rd place – 5 votes each

Larry Gilds – Tom's Tree

Bill School – Shape

Sally Harms – Fanghorn Forest

Joyce Schoon – House Prep

Meeting was adjourned.