We had 47 members and visitors attend our “Nature” Competition and General meeting.

Dave Anderson announced tonight is Election Night.  We will announce the results towards the end of the meeting so the ballots can be counted.

We started our evening off with Helen Henry introducing our judge for the evening, Diane Racy, and briefly going over the rules for the Nature category.  Ms. Racy critiqued a total of 18 prints, 67 digitals, and 10 slides for the competition. We would like to thank Ms. Racy and all the volunteers who assisted and made the evening a success.

Great participation and wonderful pictures entered by all!

Dave Anderson thanked Cheryl Ross for the refreshments this month. Please volunteer to bring snacks for the monthly meeting. You are reimbursed up to $30. Sign up on the LPA Webpage.

Tylene Trout welcomed the visitors and new members for the evening.

Congratulations to Cheryl Ross for winning $26 at the 50/50 drawing.

Doug Wade gave his report for the upcoming Workshops-May 25th “High Dynamic Range” with Ted Dayton, be sure to bring your Camera, Laptop, quick release, tripod and upload the HDR software. More info on our website. June 18 we have our “Photo Prep & FAQ for AV Fair” workshop and Jul 20 is our “Framing Photos” led by Glenn Olson.

Sue Craft said the program for the June 15 Annual Meeting will be the “Year End Awards and Installation of Officers” and Intro to Judging.

Sue also reminded us of the S4C Banquet on June 5, 2010.

David Wilkins gave his newsletter report. He is looking for photos for the newsletter. Also looking for new chairperson.

Helen Henry reminded us the next competition theme will be “Year End Competition” on June 15th . July 20, 2010 The theme will be PICTORIAL - Picturesque scenes such as landscapes, seascapes or scenic views.

Field Trips- TBD/Summer??? Photo shoot at a local corral with costumed riders-Dave Anderson will coordinate with Sal Vasquez & corral owner.

Lyle Trusty reminded us of upcoming deadlines for S4C and PSA. Lakes & Valleys Master Salon Gallery-July 2010. J. Stolte will be the Judge.

If anyone wants to donate to the Library, please contact Cheryl Ross. If you would like to check out books, magazines or items in the Library, please contact Cheryl.

Everyone is invited to attend the Friday night discussion group which meets every Friday night, 6:30pm at Denny’s, 20th West and K, Lancaster. Everyone is welcomed regardless of knowledge and all subjects covered.

Dave Anderson gave his AV Fair report:-Sign up is on the website. Additional info re: Fair on website also. AV Fair management wants to have a Daily Photo Contest from fair attendees. Fair would like us to contribute to a fair basket ie picture.

Lyle announced the 2010-2011 Election Results:

Congratulations to the new Board!

Congratulations to all the winners!!

Great Job EVERYONE!!!

By Bonnie Matthews

View the Digital and Print & Slide winners.

Unless otherwise noted, webpage, photos and photo reproductions by Lee Garner

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Digital Winners

Master Digital

Nan Carder		Acorn Woodpecker
Sue Craft		Avocet
Helen Henry		alt:0 Mother Fox and Babies
Sue Liberto		Cactus Wren
Nan Carder		Meerkats 4
David Wilkins		Milky Way over the Bristlecones
David Wilkins		Storm Clouds over Bryce Canyon
Nan Carder		The Heron Nest 2
Helen Henry		Two Red Racers

Advanced Digital

Diana Edgel		Peek A Boo
Bonnie Matthews		Mandarin Duck Beauty
Bonnie Matthews		Cheetah Sister Rivalry
Kurtiss Humphrey		Bristlecone Drip
Diana Edgel		Lay Low- Gibbons Valley
Anita Kratofil		Monarch on Yellow and Gold

Amateur Digital

Roger Day		Don't Get Your Dander UP
Scott Shackelford		Sequoia Snow Dusting
Roger Day		Just Waddin' Around
Scott Shackelford		Seagull Sentinal
Scott Shackelford		Synchronous Stroll
Roger Day		Things Buzzin' At Descanso

Novice Digital

Sharna Lee		Jack Rabbit
Christine Wilkins		Slot Canyon
Wayne Stayley		Western Tiger Swallowtail
Sharna Lee		Bank Swallow Warning
Douglas Jensen		Dune Evening Primrose
Wayne Stayley		Swan
Christine Wilkins		Yosemite in Winter

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Print Winners

Master Prints

Lyle Trusty		Pacific Grove Shoreline
Michael Harris		Butterfly
Lyle Trusty		Duck in Golden Reflection
Lyle Trusty		Dany Gilia and Poppy

Advanced Prints

Bob Fields

Inner Beauty

Amateur Prints

Arliss Dawson		Early Bird
Mary Crooks		Cactus Flower
Arliss Dawson		Bath Time
Arliss Dawson		My Nut

Novice Prints

Cheryl Ross		BirdNBloom
Douglas Jensen		Peacock on a Foggy Day
Douglas Jensen		Poppies 2010

Slide Winners

Darlene Sprunger		Hello, Mom
Darlene Sprunger		Poppy Visitor
Darlene Sprunger		Sunflower Guest
Richard Wood		Singing Penguin
Richard Wood		Yellow Creepy Crawley

Prints and slides are photographed during the presentation, and so will be of significantly lower quality than the original item.