A BIT OF OLD NEWS
SUNSHINE COAST PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB INC.
Those among us who haven’t been around because they are in their caravan in Thargomindah or for whatever other reason, may have missed the announcement that approval for the change of name of our club was received on Friday of last week.
Due to a bureaucratic masterstroke, this is to take effect from the “date of the letter” which was something like the 29th November, and of course we are obliged to change all our documents, letterheads and so forth by then, somewhat retrospectively.
We’ve done our best to push post-Awards hangovers aside and do just that, but we’ve been in a bit of a flap, so if you discover that we’ve missed anything on the way, we would love you to let us know!
COMPETITIONS FOR NEXT YEAR.
I know, I know, you just want to be left alone until after Christmas!
Maybe you will after this – but remember that all competitions are now open for entry and that February entries close on January 11th.
The Caloundra Camera Club’s first ever handbook is available for download by logging at the INFORMATION FOR MEMBERS LINK on our website, which is at the old familiar address for the time being.
by Peter Hyndman, December 13, 2022
ANNUAL AWARDS 2022
Our 2022 Competition year finally concluded last week with our Annual Awards Dinner and a heart felt thanks goes to all who made that possible including every person who entered an image in our competitions during the year.
Congratulations to all of our winners of course, and our best wishes to those who have been selected for elevation to A Grade next year.
A complete catalogue of all winning entries and a summary of all awards can be viewed at the following link: AWARDS CATALOGUE 2022
by Peter Hyndman, December 12, 2022
IT’S TIME TO PUT ON YOUR HIGH HEEL SNEAKERS!
Yes it’s time to put on the high heeled sneakers, (ladies may choose whichever shoes they wish!)
Our ANNUAL AWARDS NIGHT is nigh.
When – Saturday December 10th
Time – Be there at 5:30pm for a 6:00pm kick off.
Where – Our club room at Burke Street Golden Beach
How Much?– $30.00 per head. Please pay by bank transfer with the Message <your name>_AWARDS
Bring?– BYO drinks and Glasses please!
NUMBERS ATTENDING MUST BE FINALISED THIS WEEK (to confirm our catering orders) so please don’t dally. Contact Gerry or Trefor if you have any questions!
by Peter Hyndman, November 27, 2022
THE END OF THE YEAR AT THE END OF THE WORLD
Our final share night of the year is next Wednesday (23rd November). Don’t miss Alison Hall recounting highlights of her I 20 day tour of Antarctica, Falkland Islands (Ilsas de Malvinas) and South Georgia Island starting from Ushuaia – End of the World (8 years ago).
Her photo presentation will accompany a bit of a background briefing in the Antarctic Treaty and the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators. If you have already visited that part of the world, come along and relive your experiences, if you haven’t, now is your chance for a vicarious journey for the price of a cup of tea!
Also on what is turning out to be a bit of a packed programme:
Annette will put life member Ed under the spotlight in another One on One, and yours truly will run a very brief overview and Q&A session on a couple of minor changes to our competition rules for next year.
We’d love to see you there!
by Peter Hyndman, November 20, 2022
A FEW DATES TO KEEP FREE
It’s that time of the year when we’re all double booked, so just check you have these dates in your diaries or electronic substitutes, just in case you miss the notices as they come out. More info on all will of course be provided in due course, or at the very last minute if things run true to form, but at least you have been warned!
NOVEMBER
23rd – SHARE NIGHT – The End of the Year at the End of the World. Watch out for info and don’t miss that one!
26th (Saturday) – Zoom Meeting with Canada and results of our inter-club competition.
DECEMBER
10th (Saturday) – ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER.
Don’t miss that!
JANUARY (really???)
11th – Entry deadline for February Competitions
FEBRUARY
8th – Competition Night and back into it!
by Peter Hyndman, November 15, 2022
A REMINDER – THE DRINKS ARE ON YOU!
If you are coming to the Anniversary get together on Sunday 13th (now at our usual meeting room), please remember that if you don’t bring your own glasses, you won’t have anything to drink out of.
If you forget to bring your own drinks I guess that won’t be a problem, but in the interests of having a very good time, please don’t forget to BYO drinks and glasses!
If by chance you’d still like to come but haven’t told anyone – please phone Gerry or Trefor as a matter of urgency.
See you Sunday!
by Peter Hyndman, November 8, 2022
THE BEACH IS CLOSED!
Contrary to the notice sent out just a few short hours ago and as previously advised, the Surf, Show and Shine event will NOT be proceeding at the present time, and the competition will NOT be proceeding for the moment.
We do apologise for any confusion caused and will keep you posted when the re-scheduling is announced. In the meantime we’ll keep all of the entries we’ve received very safe and out of the reach of harmful UV rays, so you can be sure they’ll be in tip top condition when the competition comes back on line!
Thanks for your endless patience,
Peter H
by Peter Hyndman, November 7, 2022
You can’t photograph THAT!!
If you haven’t been told by someone somewhere that you “can’t take a photo here” then you haven’t been trying. When that happens, even if you think you are in the right, little seeds of doubt start to creep in.
Be informed!
At our next share night (this Wednesday 26th October) our guest speaker will be Peter Mitchelson who will outline exactly where and what we can do.
Of course that won’t be all. I’m sure we’ll be able to personally congratulate all those who participated in the production our hugely successful 25th Anniversary photo book, and perhaps we’ll have an opportunity to learn a little more of the history of the club when Annette conducts another “One on One” with one our our life members – Rhonda Reynolds.
See you there!
by Peter Hyndman, October 24, 2022
It’s time to update your Fridge Messages!
It’s that time of year when messages come thick and fast, so watch your inboxes daily, and there’s no point in us sending them out if you aren’t going to pin them on your metaphoric fridge!
THE NEXT COMPETITION NIGHT IS SOONER THAN YOU THINK!
Please don’t forget that the next Competition Night is on Wednesday the 2nd November. This does cause some confusion, but it makes judging end of year competitions and preparing awards in time for our annual dinner just a tiny more possible in the timeframe we have.
ANNUAL COMPETITIONS ARE CLOSING SOONER THAN YOU THINK.
You probably all think that they are closing on 4th November, which is actually very soon, and technically they are, but it would be a very big help if you could bring your ANNUAL COMPETITION print entries to the Competition Night on Wednesday 2nd of November.
If for some reason you can’t possibly do that before the 4th, please let Alison know and she’ll sort it out.
THE CANADA VS AUSTRALIA COMPETITION IS CLOSING EXACTLY WHEN YOU THINK IT IS!
Friday the 4th will be a big day for those of us who leave things till the day before they are due…. just saying!
by Peter Hyndman, October 20, 2022
Canada vs Australia – PHOTO COMPETITION
This year’s trans-national competition between ourselves and the “other” Sunshine Coast Camera Club in Canada is closing very shortly! (4th November). We have arranged for judges from both countries to be involved, and this year we will be sharing the results on a combined Zoom meeting to take place on 26th November – more details to follow, but save that date.
COMPETITION DETAILS
All images must be made within the last two years, with two entries per member with the theme “HOME”:
“This year’s theme is the concept of ‘home,’ and what that means to each of our club members.
The word ‘home’ means many things to many people; from the literal (houses and rooms), to the social (community and family), into the emotional and abstract (sense of belonging, and being cared for).
We encourage you all to reflect on how you want to express your interpretation of the theme, and how you can incorporate the elements particular to our respective sunshine coasts into those reflections.
To effectively communicate your interpretation of the theme it’ll be important to pick an appropriate title to accompany your photograph.”
HOW TO ENTER
Just enter in the normal way! Because it’s a busy time of year, you might have to scroll down a bit to find the competition entry button but it’s there right at the bottom of the annual competitions (you may as well enter those too while you are there!)
by Peter Hyndman, October 15, 2022
