October 2012 News

October News

The October Capture an Idea is "Challenged" will be judged by the membership prior to and on the day of our November Portrait presentation on Sunday November 11th.Photographs must therefore be available for that date. Judging will take place about 9.00 am

Members are requested to submit 3 one word ideas (if not already received) for next year's Capture an Idea commencing Feb.2013. Please email to John at yeacamera@gmail.com  no later than 19th. October. The monthly topics will be drawn from a hat from the submitted ideas. There will be amended rules published for next year’s competition prior to the start.

The scheduled meeting for November is replaced by the Portrait day November 11^th.

Portrait Presentation with Paul Robinson is confirmed for Sunday November 11th in the Netball rooms at the Yea Rec. reserve.

The club public Portrait Day is organised for Saturday 17th November at Station 7 Café, Station Street, Yea.

Bookings are essential - contact Ann Anstey. Cost $20 for a DVD with up to about 20 images. Assistants to the photographers would be appreciated.  If you would like to volunteer please email John yeacamera@gmail.com. Publicity is in this week’s Chronicle and Alex. Std. and flyers are ready for printing and distribution.

It is expected that we will be asked to act as stewards at the Yea Show photography expo. Please make yourselves available for the roster. November 24th. An hour or two is all it takes. Once again please email John at yeacamera@gmail.com to register your support.

We expect to contribute to the Rotary Arts Festival Australia Day January 2013. This will be a display of member photographs, so get ready with your exceptional efforts. Contributions from everyone would be great. A venue has still to be confirmed.

Our Christmas break-up this year will be on the regular Wednesday meeting night. Dinner at a local pub was a very popular suggestion. Further advice will be sent out when details are confirmed.

A new calendar of events for 2013 is being prepared. Please submit your ideas for topics and outings.

Please visit our blog site for latest news and information.

REMINDER

Sunday October 14.

Photo shoot visit Alowyn gardens and Yarra Glen environs.

Could all members intending to come and who have not yet indicated that intention please send an e-mail to John or yeacamera@gmail.com  NOW so that we can wait for stragglers and late comers…but not for long.

Meet in the Castella trail car park at the cross roads at the top of the Slide, on the left going towards Melbourne, at 10.30 am sharp