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2006/2007 Awards

Meetings are held every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month from September through May at 7:45 p.m. at Wesley United Church hall
244 First Avenue North, Welland, Ontario

Refreshments are served and guests are welcome!

Club website: http://www.wellandcameraclub.com

EXECUTIVE

President	Brenda Dennis 319 Beckett Crescent Fonthill, Ontario CA L0S1E4	(905) 892-3646	bdennis1@gmail.com
Vice President	Les Check	(905) 892-3535	lcheck@sympatico.ca
Secretary	Rodger Swinton 7 Viking Drive St. Catharines, Ontario L2M 2V2	(905) 935-9654	rswinton@cogeco.ca
Treasurer	Martin Keus	(905) 892-8109
NFRCC Rep.	Les Check	(905) 892-3535	lcheck@sympatico.ca

PROGRAM SCHEDULE 2007-2008

* Hand in images for competitions and/or evaluations as per rule book.

Sept. 12*	“Presentations for the Discerning Photographer” An in depth look at the methods and options for producing successful AV shows. by Wayne Tester, St. Catharines
Sept. 26	Monthly Competition Results. Image evaluation night. A “live” in house and interactive discussion on submitted images (bring up to 2 images). An opportunity for learning why some succeed where others do not. You will be invited to challenge the commentators and freely express your opinions.
Oct. 10*	Workshop Night.. Bring camera, tripod and enthusiasm
Oct . 24	Monthly Competition Results. “Iceland” by Clara Parsons, Oakville
Nov. 14*	“Up Close and Personal” by John Mitchell, St. Catharines
Nov. 17 (Sat)	NFRCC Fall Seminar with Adam Jones, sponsored by Canon. Details here
Nov. 28	Monthly Competition Results. Image evaluation night. Repeat theme as per September 26th.
Dec. 12	6:30 PM Annual Christmas Party “Different Times, Different Places” by Ted Ball, Niagara Falls
Jan. 9 *	Members Mini Shows - An opportunity for members to show their work
Jan. 23	Monthly Competition Results. Image Evaluation Night. Repeat theme as per September 26th
Feb. 12	Trumbowl & Honsberger Competitions, St. Catharines hosting Welland
Feb. 13*	“South Pacific” by Wendy Hammond, Fonthill
Feb. 27	Monthly Competition Results. Image evaluation night. Repeat theme as per September 26th.
Mar. 12*	W.C. Healey Competition, Photo Essay Competition, Special Assignment “Urban”
Mar. 26	Monthly Competition Results. “Ireland” by Don and Madolyn Tait, Welland
Apr. 9	Stell Nature Competition Annual Nature Competitions (Slide and Digital) Image of the Year Competitions (Slide and Digital) Submit prints for colour, nature and monochrome competitions
April 11-13	NFRCC Convention 2008 - 47th Annual Holiday Inn, Grand Island, NY
Apr. 23	“Streamlining Your Digital Workflow” by Peter Ferguson, Fonthill
May 9	6:30 pm. Annual Awards Banquet “The Beauty of Creation” by Wayne Tester, St. Catharines

2006-2007 Awards

Slide of the Year

First Gold Division	"Jigging"	Jerry Whitaker
First Bronze Division	"A Place of Worship "	Rolf Schoen
First Overall	"Jigging"	Jerry Whitaker

William Honsberger Competition (land or seascape) Welland and St. Catharines
Winner - “Flowmotion” by Jerry Whitaker

Trumbowl Competition - Welland and St. Catharines - St. Catharines, the winner

Annual Nature Competition
First Gold Division
Botany - “Chicory Study” Jerry Whitaker
General - “Fast Flowing” Ted Galotta
Zoology - “Swallowtail” Norm Beamer

First Overall
“Swallowtail” Norm Beamer

Len Trumble Memorial Award (Total points in Clinic)
Les Check

Special Assignment
Judges Choice
“Cherry Trees” Madolyn Tait

Most Original
“Misty Morning” Ted Galotta

W.C. Healey (Slides in 4 Categories)
Jerry Whitaker

Gold Star Performance Award
Jerry Whitaker and Les Check

Team Essays:
“Hither, Thither and Yon” - Helen D’Amico, Brenda Dennis and Madolyn Tait

Print Awards
Janice Healey Nature Print Competition
“Blue Jay” Rolf Schoen

Diane Payton Majumdar Trophy (colour prints)
“Muir Cabin” Don Tait

Top Monochrome Print
“Icy Vineyards” Wes Boyd

Honorable Mentions
“Door Hardware” - Dave Lindey
“Splash of Red” - Les Check
“Hepaticas 001” - Les Check
“Owl Study” - Les Check
“Twisted Trees” - Don Tait

Digital Awards
Digital Picture of the Year
“Moss Corner” Dan Ritz

Digital Award “Total Clinic Points”
Dan Ritz

Multi-Topic Digital Competition
Jerry Whitaker

Digital Team Essay
"Curacao” Jim Chalcraft and Wendy Hammond

Individual Essay
Freezing Mist” Tom Linton

Special Assignment
Judge’s Choice
“Casino Night” by Dave Lindey

Most Creative
Niagara from Skylon” Dan Ritz

Annual Digital Nature Competition

First Zoology "Owl Butterfly" Dave Lindey
First Botany "New Arrivals" Les Check
First General "First Light" Jerry Whitaker;
First Overall "Owl Butterfly" Dave Lindey