Spring 2009 Calendar of Events

February 2, 2009: First Official Meeting of Spring 2009

5:30pm in Grinstead 112. Meeting over by 6:30 or 7pm

February 20, 2009: Field Trip to the Nelson Atkins Art Museum

Exact time and meeting place TBA (around 3 or 4pm at Hastings)

Return time unknown

March 2, 2009: Photo Society Meeting and ‘Canvas Class’

5:30pm in Grinstead 112. Meeting/class over by 8 or 9pm

March 6, 2009: First Friday Field Trip

Meet around 3pm at Hastings parking lot. Estimated return time 9-10pm

March 25, 2009: Final Day to turn in Bio and Images for RAW

April 4, 2009: Tots to Teens Workshop

April 6, 2009: Photo Society Meeting

5:30pm in Grinstead 112

April 9, 2009: Expo Print Collection 9am-1pm

April 10, 2009: Expo Print Collection 9am-1pm

April 13, 2009: Expo Print Collection 9am-4pm

April 14, 2009: Expo Print Collection 9am-4pm

April 18, 2009: Expo Judging Day

April 20, 2009: Expo Open House

Time and Place TBA

May 1, 2009: Annual End of the Year BBQ

6pm at Hollow Cave Park

TBA: Field Trip to Miller’s Lab

Field Trip to LeeStudio

Robert Breshears’ Gallery Exhibit

Robert Breshears has his first gallery exhibit officially up!

It is at the Elite PhotoArt Fine Art Gallery (325 East Walnut Street) in Springfield, Missouri until around the 7th of December.

Everyone who has a chance should go show their support for a fellow photographer and friend!

Many congrats all around to you, Robert!!!

Minutes for Meetings on October 21st and November 11th

October 21st:

5:00pm

Members present: 16

-Opening Night of Expo-April 20th (judging on April 18th)

-Annika discusses list of donors for Expo

-list is distributed, volunteers list provided

-theme next meeting-Fall Colors

-Courtney won “Trick or Treat” photo contest

adjourned 5:20

November 11th:

5:15pm

Members present: 23

-Sarah announces new book idea for Expo winners and faculty

-open discussion commences regarding new book and RAW

-no decisions are finalized

-Tara wins “Fall Colors” photo contest

adjourned 5:50

Minutes for Meeting on October 7th, 2008

Meeting began at 5pm with 17 members and officers present.

Discuss Fashion Shoot:

Times: Oct 24th 2-5, 5-8   Oct 31st 5-8pm

Need as many people as possible: good way to help build portfolio. See calendar of events for more information regarding fashion shoot.

Phil announces deadline and details for Raw. Only 5 bios have been submitted. While deadline was during the meeting, will accept them up through Jan. Please do not wait til last minute as we have to approve and lay out every single page! Image and profile picture for RAW due at meeting on October 21st.

For the second week in a row, Courtney wins the photo contest! Another major congrat to her!

Theme for the next meeting is Trick or Treat. Please, everyone, bring a print even if you just print on your home computer. We have had only three images for all the meetings so far this year. This is an awesome chance to win some free stuff (like DVD’s, CD’s, Flash Cards, Business Card Holders, etc…).

Meeting adjourned shortly before 5:30pm to allow for the point and shoot class.

Inspire Your Heart With Art Contest

Focus:

This contest is to promote the acceptance of diversity on the UCM campus by creating art that sends a message to the campus community.

Rules:

- The main theme of the art must be focused around Diversity

- Must be 100% your original art

- Art that is acceptable to contest includes: paintings, photography, 2-D and 3-D pieces

- Must be a UCM student

- Must be ok with allowing us to keep the art in the Office of Community Engagement until the winner is announced

- The piece must reflect the UCM Community Creed (Learning, Open, Just, Caring, Disciplined, Celebrative and Purposeful)

Important Dates:

- All art is due Wednesday November 5, 2008 by 5pm to the Office of Community Engagement,

Elliott Union 224

- Art will be on display in the Union Atrium From November 11^th-13^th between the hours of

10-3pm

- Monday November 17^th by 5pm the winner will be announced

Judging:

- The art will be judged on the following criteria:

o Creativity

o Originality

o Presentation/display

o The reflection of UCM’s Community Creed

Prizes:

- First place: $100 dollars

- Second place: $50 dollars

- Third Place: $25 dollars

Questions:

Contact Lindsay Stayton at Stayton@ucmo.edu or call 660-543-4054

Better Images with a Point and Shoot Camera

October 7th marked the date for our first ever class to be taught by Photo Society! Layton Powell played the role of instructor and did an excellent job for a first timer!

Starting off, he got a feel for the different levels of photographic skills of the class by asking questions pertaining to the types of camera they used, what kind of photography they liked, and even so much as to see if there was anything they hoped to learn so he could make sure to address it.

While the crowd was smaller than hoped with only 5 members and one non member (not counting the six officers in attendance), a good time was had by all.

After finishing his power point lecture, Layton made sure the class had understood what he had taught by having them apply the rules to photographs he showed on screen. The class did very well and was able to point out everything they learned without prompting.

Layton also brought his own camera to use for examples and to help him answer any questions regarding settings and menu options.

Way to go Layton for doing an awesome job on teaching!

Minutes for Sept 30th Meeting

Sept. 30th Photo Society Minutes

Members present: 22

Meeting begins: 5:00pm

Minutes:

• Whitney begins with re-cap of Schmidt Studio trip
• announces deadline for biographies
• Sarah announces class next Tuesday
• Whitney announces help needed for Caramel Apple Sales: Heather volunteers
• sheet is passed around for sign up of dates
• Sarah announces $40 profit from last football game
• Sarah announces need for SGA representative
• Sarah discusses t-shirt designs
• Vote for “Silly” photo= Courtney wins
• Next meeting theme= “The Inner Child”
• Tee shirts will be charcoal grey
• Design is decided to be lens and aperture design

Meeting adjourned at 5:30pm

September 16, 2008

Meeting began at 5pm

-Discussion begins with ideas for t-shirt designs and quotes. Two designs were presented and voted on. Several quotes were presented and voted on as well. Quote chosen: “I am a photographer, not a terrorist”-Wilson Hurst

-Whitney discussed the ‘Year book’ project and a new name was voted on. It will now be referred to as “RAW”. Must have biography information email by October 7th and photo submitted by Oct 21st for entry. Cost nothing to be in “RAW”. Only cost will be if you decided to buy it. See check out for details.

-Upcoming caramel apple sales announced: see calendar of events for dates

-First field trip of the year: Friday Sept 26th to Tom Schmidt’s Studio. Meeting at Hastings at 3pm. Dont forget $5 gas money!

-The Photo Society needs someone to serve as a House Representative at every SGA (Student Government Association) meeting. This would be an excellent position for someone wanting to get involved in Photo Society. It is required that you attend each meeting, but requires minimal effort besides attending. This would be a position that would look good on your resume!

-Theme for next meetings print contest: SILLY

Meeting adjourned at 5:45pm

Septemeber 2nd Minutes

People began arriving around 5:30pm

Meeting Began about 6:30pm

Sarah discusses the following:

Introduction of new officers for 2008-2009 year

Reminds members to pay dues so they can take advantage of member discounts and other special items/events offered by Photo Society.

Fund raisers such as caramel apple sales and sucker sale.

Goes over list of events for the semester including: field trips to KC (Tom Schmidt and First Fridays), Fashion Shoot, and all new classes taught by officers in regardless to using point and shoot cameras, photoshop, and blogging. Field trips require a $5 charge for gas money and also some extra money for dinner. Classes will cost $10 per class for non members and will be free to members!

A quick explanation of Expo for new students and freshmen was given to help prepare everyone for next semester!

Meeting portion of BBQ over by 7pm.

Next meeting is set for September 16th at 5pm in Grinstead 112.

Theme for print contest is summer.

Don’t forget to bring any ideas for T-Shirt designs or quotes!

Photo Society BBQ

September 2nd 2008:

First meeting of the year was the annual Photo Society BBQ and what an amazing turn out we had. I think we had more people there than we have ever had since I have been here. It was also one of the few times that it managed not to rain on us (although we wish it would have to get rid of some of humidity!). While things began with a rocky start due to some last minute issues and kinks, all was well in the end and everyone left with full bellies.

I also apologize for the lack of quality in the pictures for the website this time (you would think there would be awesome quality pics on photography website…). Evidently, my point and shoot just wasn’t cutting it this time.