SSI PHOTO CLUB

December 12, 2012  - Minutes

OPENING REMARKS:  the meeting opened by Curt Firestone (El Prez) with a big Jambu !!!! Call and response…  (African greeting and shshhhhh the meeting is starting… yeah right with this group – good luck !)  Curt commented on all of the member’s activities over the time he was away --- very impressive indeed.  Our membership is growing but more importantly it is very…

SSI Photo Club

October 12, 2012  - Minutes

NOTE     Once again the Photo Club Minutes are a participatory and evolutionary document --- I do strive for some semblance of accuracy – but the synapsis are not always that sharp…. So bear with me and if you have corrects, complaints, oversights --- or anything else you think should be added --- Go at it !!!!   in the following comments --- it…

SSI Photo Club

Sept. 12, 2012  - Minutes

 1.  Opening remarks:  Curt (El Prez) gave a wonderful big pat on the back to the membership (that’s us) - for all of the member’s activity over the summer --- we were showing everywhere and the images were commented on favourably by locals and visitor’s alike.  Our work even inspired many to pick up their camera’s again to play…. Mission accomplished all….. well…

SSI Photo Club

July 11, 2012  - Minutes

1.  Opening remarks: Curt opened by telling us all how wonderful we are…. Eclectic Visions and Velo Village were a smashing success and our work was truly appreciated both for its artistry and its participation in the community…. Well done all those who took part in so many ways, not just by submitting pictures, but working to make the Club a presence; bringing food,…

SSI Photo Club

June 13, 2012  - Minutes

1.  Opening remarks: Curt gave some quick comments on the EV – things are going very well and it is being received by the viewers with a great deal of enthusiasm and delight.  It is varied and wonderful…. Everyone should be proud….

2.  New Members were introduced and welcomed:  Marguerite Lee, Gerardine Charlton, Monika Huser, Juliana Slomka, Douglas Wahisten…

These are the most amazing images... I'm not sure if they have been posted on our site before.... enjoy..... cheers... MCB 

www.nickbrandt.com/

Another photographer with a very interesting take....   www.bloodhoney.com  

Enjoy.... MCB 

SSI Photo Club

May, 2012  - Minutes

1.  Opening remarks:  

         Curt opened the meeting with a reminder to see Pat Page with your cheque in had for Eclectic Vision’s to ensure your participation…. Come on everyone – it is time to strut your stuff. 

Our student guest this year is Ben Beaver for GISS – recommended by his Art teacher because of his keen interest in photography.  Many of you will…

I have just finished looking at a book from the library entitled "Beneath the Cold Seas" by David Hall --- it is photographs of the underwater wilderness of the Pacific Northwest.... it is wonderful the exotic creatures that are out there in the deep and suprisingly the colours...   His lighting is amazing as is his composition... 

www.seaphotos.com   -- is the website.... enjoy 

Cheers.. MCB 

SSI Photo Club

April 14, 2012  - Minutes

1.  Opening remarks:  

         Curt opened the meeting by commenting and congratualing everyone who is presently showing around town…. Boy have we got the town covered, very well covered.  Rachel is at the Credit Union, Brian and Karen are at Fernwood, Sam Lightman and Maureen Milbur are at ArtSpring and Avril is showing at Penny’s Pantry….   and all are wonderful shows -- get…

The Community of Arts Council of Greater Victoria has asked us to let the club members know about their upcoming explotion of Community Art.... I don't know if SSI would be able make a Guest Appearance -- if any one is interested... contact   Bob Williams  www.cacgv.ca  for information. …

SSI Photo Club

March 14, 2012  - Minutes

(My apologies for the slight delay – Grandma’ing weekend in Vancouver followed by a bout with a Seafood Salad Sandwich in Twassassen – it decked me for a few days…  do NOT eat Seafood Salad sandwiches... )

1.  Opening remarks:  

         Bob Rogers gave a short and pithy opening to the evening…  the following are updates on other notices and new…

SSI Photo Club

Feb. 8, 2012  - Minutes

1.  Opening remarks:  

         Curt opened the meeting with the introduction of new members: Jennifer Shaw recently from N. Vancouver, Harold Bailey also new to Salt Spring thought he’d see what kind of folks hang out in the Photo Club (entertaining and interesting folks), and Ken Werneberg also from North Van but didn’t know Jennifer before tonight,…

This hopefully is a link to a Haida Gwaii series of photos by "sumguy" in Massett -- he is my friend of my brother who lives up there.  The pictures are amazing    haidagwaiiphotos.com     Enjoy.... Cheers... MCB 

Happy New Year to all.... the Portlock Portable was a babble of photographers on Wednesday evening. It seems everyone is excited about the new toys they got over the holidays, and the thought of a new year of shooting and playing together.... 

1.  Opening remarks:  Curt Firestone (El Presidento) opened the meeting with thanks to the outgoing excecutive for their hard work and dedication to the development of the club.  Tom…

The meeting was held at the Portlock meeting room and was again very well attended - about 25

Opening comments by Bob Davidson - representing Curt Firestone who has gone south on us -- well done Bob - those are big shoes to fill.

1. Welcome to new member Laura McMillan who has just moved to the island and found our club - hope you enjoy it here --- we certainly do. 

2.  Wendy Rosier let the club know that she is looking for photographs for 3…

Hi all I was wondering if someone would be able tutor me on the MAC/Photoshop9.  I need help getting the interface between MAC/PS seamless. I am presently using iPhoto, but would like to learn about Photoshop  I am a technophobe, though somewhat experienced.  I require someone with a sense of humour and a awful lot of patiences... Thanks for your help    Cheers... MCB   

The meeting was held at the Portlock meeting room and was well attended by about 20 people.

Opening Comments by Curt Firestone our esteemed El Presidento... good job Curt.

1.  Welcome of new members --- 4 new members and Pat who has been a member for 3 years..

2.  The Country Grocer hanging opportunity has expanded from 3 months to 5 months (Jan, Mar, May, Aug and Oct..... this is a great opportunity to strut your stuff... Contact Rachel Page…