Message from the president . . .

It’s hard to believe that it’s already May and our year is half gone. This year I’m particularly proud of our accomplishments as photographic shepherds in our community. We awarded our first ever photography scholarship to Jillian Fergusen of Henley High School. She plans to attend Portland State University this fall and our scholarship will help pay her tuition. We helped teach kids and adults to take better pictures of birds at two Migratory Bird Festivals. We hosted a photography contest and helped facilitate 14 photography workshops and field trips at Winter Wings Festival 2011. Our members have received 11 awards for their prints at the Columbia Council of Camera Clubs competitions this year. We had great club meetings and presentations. The camera user’s group has been making advances in their studies into what makes a print great. The Nikon group enjoys sharing technology and photo tips with each other. And the newly formed Photoshop Elements classes are very popular and educational. Our photography field trips are well attended and everyone raves about the fun they are having. It’s just awesome!

We have a busy summer scheduled. Continued and more often field trips. We’ll be helping again at the Klamath County Fair, taking in entries, photography display layout and hosting a booth. Our member photography show will be in August during Third Thursday. September will be the first print competition and hopefully we will be selected as the judging club. All the groups are planning activities and educational opportunities.

I’m proud to be a part of the best photography club in the country. Thanks for your support and willingness to share your love of photography with our other members and the community. Give yourselves a pat on the back. You’re the best!

Steve Spencer