August Swap Meet & Willow Springs Report
Swap meets are always fun and a great way to get rid of thing and purchase things you are in need of! Over 68 members and 7 guest participated in the swap meet and to watch Glenn Olson and Lyle Trusty Willow Springs Raceway Slide-show program for the evening.
Sue Craft kicked the evening off with the swat meet. Approximately a dozen members brought various camera equipment ranging from twenty-five cents on up. Some sellers sold most of the things they brought while others can try again next time. All seem to have a great time socializing with others.
Glenn Olson and Lyle Trusty gave the program for the evening. Glenn led a field trip to Willow Spring Raceway with Lyle as his co-leader back in May. They had great member turn out and tonight they showed the general membership the various action shots which were taken that day. While each picture was shown, Lyle gave a critique on each picture so all members could benefit from the experience. Glenn accepted a Certificate of Appreciation for the Raceway which he will take to them the following day. We all appreciate them allowing us to go to the raceway and shoot the races.
Tylene Trout introduced the guest and new members. Thank you for joining us.
Our refreshments for the evening were provided by Sharon Martinez. Please consider taking a turn in providing snacks for the evening. Reimbursement from the LPA for up to $30 for snacks.
Joanne Miles was the winner of the 50/50 drawing.
Helen Henry announced the next competition will be “Depth of Field.” We will have a workshop to help prepare us for the competition in September.
Helen went over the ways in which she helps us and represent us. [Secretary’s note: I encourage all members to review the “Committees/Chiarperson/Responsibilities” to actually see everything Helen does for you. All you need to do is turn in your pictures, have your UEN, and ask for help if you don’t understand. She will help you.]
John Shedrick reminded us the fair is to start on Thursday. He gave out the passes to those who worked setting up the photography building and signed up to work during the fair. He also stated he has a few more slots open which need filled should someone like to signup (signup sheet is on the website).
We have 57 volunteers from the club this year working at the fair! WAY TO GO LPA!!!
John Shedrick briefly spoke of the August 25th workshop which will be a Panel Discussion & Q&A with Arley Clark, Lyle Trusty, Sue Craft and Tylene Trout. There will be many discussions including but not limited to: Work flow, data bases, lens, cameras, how to do things, if you are unclear about things just ask. He added in the Sept workshop will be led by David Wilkins on Depth of Field, to prepare us for the upcoming competition.
Sue Craft reminded us of the wonderful program we have in September with Noella Ballenger “Nature by Design.” October we have our competition and our December program will be Lasagna Holiday dinner. She is also putting together a special Holiday Photo Contest.
David Wilkins would like to thank all who sends in photos and articles but encourages members to continue to do so. He will help you with the articles if you need help.
Lyle Trusty gave his report for S4C and PSA. He said the monthly competition for 7 months starts October 1st, be sure and obtain your UEN #. First competition in Oct, for more information please go online to www.s4cphoto.org.
David Wilkins gave the Field trip report talking about the Sept 18-19 trip to Mono Lake/Bodie (photographer’s day $50 Sat) . He is also talking about a trip the 3rd week of Feb to Yosemite. Some other ideas are: San Diego Wild Animal park, San Diego Zoo, Lake Havasu.
Dave Anderson announced we are now officially Incorporation but working on the Non-Profit stage.
The LPA Library has been re-established with Cheryl Ross the chair. If you would like to donate any books please bring them to the meetings.
Glenn Olson invited everyone to attend the Friday night Discussion Group every Friday night at Denny’s, K & 20th West at 6:30-8:30pm. A wide variety if subjects are always covered.
Glenn Olson and Lyle Trusty during their trip report and critique
Photos by Arley Clark
Article by Bonnie J. Matthews
by Bonnie J Matthews-Franke
Matthews-Franke finds the club to be very beneficial to her. The interaction with other members, being able to ask questions, the workshops and the knowledge that I take away from the club is phenomenal.
She believes the meetings, workshops and field trips are very beneficial, specially to the new members. Her favorites were the Fall Color Trips; Mono Lake Trips and the workshops were she had her camera and could play along.
She love landscapes. She just finished a vacation trip to Oregon where she photographed lighthouses, old barns and covered bridges. The older the structure the better
.She also loves portraits, and shooting in her own studio.
Matthews-Franke has more than a few Canon's, a Canon 7D, a Canon 5D MKII and a few more with a variety of lenses and accessories. Her favorite lens is a 28-135mm ,70-200mm. & 100mm.
Matthews-Franke was our secretary of the club for a few years and helped made many changes to help us grow.
