SVS Newsletter

SVS Newsletter - March 2006

President's Column

Susquehanna Valley Shutterbugs

Minutes of March 27, 2006

The monthly meeting of the Susquehanna Valley Shutterbugs was at the museum with Vice-President Mike Hess presiding. New members and guests introduced included: Sharon Farr; Seth Weber; David Orth; Andrew Christoffel, Kaitlyn Charmbury, Charlotte Meddaugh and Tim Miller.

Minutes from the previous meeting were read and approved.

The treasurer reported that after all bills were paid to $1,159.00 remains the balance in the SVS account.

Show Committee Report: Chairperson Brent Shirk reported that drop off for the members Spring show is tonight, March 27. Show opening is Friday, April 7. We will prepare refreshments as in the past. There will be ribbon awards as in the past for People’s Choice winners. An email will go out from Deryl to get food donations. Volunteers are needed for the food donations, serving food, set-up and clean up. Show will be installed this Wednesday at 6:30 ad members are welcome to assist.

Old Business:

Nomination Committee for Officers reported the following slate of officers: President: Kevin Stroble; Vice-President Mike Hess; Secretary Deryl Maruschek; Treasurer Wayne Palmer. Motion was made to approve the vote the nominated officers as officers by Weber/Barrett; motion passed.
Trashcans – Kevin talked to Sandy Rife, Museum Director, who will make recommendations to SVS and have cans purchased for opening reception.

New Business:

None

Program Report:

Next Month (April) will be the critique of members work on museum walls.
There will be a June hands on mini-workshops meeting teaching various aspects of basic photography. Volunteers needed to assist. Do PR via articles in papers, signs in photo shops, etc.

Program:

Paul Barrett, photographer teacher at Loyalsock High School, gave an interesting presentation on his photography teaching methodology. He used a PowerPoint presentation to convey images of his students.

Wayne Palmer brought refreshments including a birthday cake for SVS to celebrate its 13^th birthday. The members appreciated his thoughtfulness by eating the cake!

Respectfully submitted,

Elizabeth Anstadt Downey

Secretary

Web Links of the Month

http://www.apogeephoto.com/

http://www.canon.co.jp/Imaging/enjoydslr

Treasurer's Report

March Opening Balance	Payment	Deposit	$1197.54
Donation to Museum from Show Proceeds	300		897.54
Memberships -		204	1101.54
Spring Show Entries		106.5	1208.04
Ralph Wilson - Ribbons	70.88		1137.16
Nancy Lupole - Door Greeter	25.00		1112.16
LCHS - Donated Trash Cans	206.75		905.41
March Ending Balance			$905.41

Winner Listing of Annual Members Show!!!!!

Places

1^st Kyanjin Village by Deepu Bhattaria

2^nd Olde World Painters by Kevin Stroble

3^rd (tie) Early Autumn Streamside by David Orth

Marsh Hill Bridge in Fall 2004 by Deryl L. Maruschak

Rickett’s Delight by Mike Hess

Things

1^st Snowy Manure Spreader by Lori Reichenbach

2^nd Guiding Light by Elizabeth Seeber

3^rd Forbidden Doors by Wayne Palmer

People

1^st Megan in Leaves by Kevin Stroble

2^nd Brenden by Stephanie Carey

3^rd QT & Wes by Tim Miller

Abstract

1^st Stairway to Heaven by Charlotte Meddaugh

2^nd Warhol’s Demise by Ralph Wilson

3^rd Spokes by Tim Miller

Animals

1^st Say “Tomahto” by David Orth

2^nd Runt of the Litter by Kevin Stroble

3^rd Peace of Mind by Elizabeth Seeber

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