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ABOUT OUR CLUB
OUR CLUB HISTORY ...
On the eve of February 20, 2007, in the meeting room of the Greene County Cooperative
Extension Office in Waynesburg, the Greene County Photography Club was born. Pamela Bland of
Waynesburg, was instrumental in establishing the first county photo club. Pam together with Jerry Hardy, a local
professional photographer and a retired school teacher, pooled their thoughts, working together on the inception
of the first photography club in Greene County. After reaching out to Greene Countians through flyers, newspapers,
and word-of-mouth, the club finally was formed. The initial meeting allowed attendees to introduce themselves,
share ideas, and participate in what has become a monthly exhibit and photo contest of club members.
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Pam who is herself interested in photography, outlined some of her ideas in starting the club and provided a
survey sheet for those in attendance asking for input on their ideas for the club activities. |
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For our initial meeting, Jerry Hardy shared 20 tips for taking good pictures. Jerry is
a local, professional photographer as well as a form teacher in the Central Greene School District. Jerry's
knowledge and expertise of photography offers so much to the club members. |
As our club began to grow, we felt a need for club officers and at our May meeting (3rd monthly meeting),
we decided who those officers could be. The competition was fierce -- but Pam Bland agreed to serve as Club
President and Jerry Hardy agreed to be Vice President. Denise Chadwick accepted the position of Secretary and Debbie
Hoy as our Club Treasurer who will be handling our financial transactions and records. At a previous meeting, the
club members had strong feelings about having a website to share photos, information and tips. At the time, with the
absence of an experienced webmaster, Ruth Thornberg was volunteered to establish a website for our club; which when
contacted, Ruth happily obliged the club's request.
The club website actually went LIVE on May 30, 2007
(greenecountyphotoclub.net) -- thanks to the knowledge and efforts
of Ruth Thornberg (a club member, as well as the webmaster for the County of Greene,
www.co.greene.pa.us). Ruth graciously took on
the task of establishing the website and will be maintaining the site as well. So please send your information and
photos to Ruth for website content (Email: rthornberg@windstream.net).
And also a special thanks to Pam Bland and the other owners of GreeneSAVER for sponsoring our website
for the first year; which means that GreeneSAVER will be paying the monthly fees for having our own little
place on the world wide web. The club thanks Ruth and Pam for their expertise and assistance in our website
endeavors.
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The Greene County Photo Club meets every 4th Tuesday at 7:00 pm at the Waynesburg Bible Chapel
(located on Greene Street in Waynesburg, just before King's Car Wash near the underpass)
-- unless otherwise posted.
For more info call Jerry Hardy
at 724-627-6757.
CLUB PHOTOS
of monthly contest winners |
Those attending our GCPC kick-off meeting:
Bob Bedison
Ruth Bedison
Pam Blaker
Fran Hardy
Jerry Hardy
Jo Hart
Candy Hoskins
Daunice Lohr
Kay Mooney
Keith Moredock
Janice Morris
Kay Namolek
Laura Sponaugle
Patti Stewart
Carolyn Whitehead
Beverly Yoskovich
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Sponsored by
www.greenesaver.com© |
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MONTHLY CONTEST TO BE REGULAR EVENT
Each month's meeting will feature an exhibit/contest for those present at the meeting. Each person
who attends the meeting is invited to bring three photos to the meeting for the exhibit. As he or she
comes into the meeting, pick up a Post-it note, attach it to the photo, put a number on the note,
and place it on the exhibit table. During the meeting, each person in attendance will pick up a ballot
and vote for their first three choices. By the end of the meeting, the ballots will be counted, and the
first three place winners will be announced. Those three pictures will be featured in the next month's
newsletter. AND do not be intimindated! This is not a big deal. Its purpose is
to share what works with each other ... SO, check out our monthly
photo winners.
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COPYING IN THIS CLUB IS ENCOURAGED
When Pam contacted Jerry about her wish to start this club, two ideas came most prevalently to his mind.
First, he was delighted and excited; as he'd wanted to see such a club in Greene County for years. Secondly,
he felt that his and Fran's (his wife) 2-year membership in the Taylor County Photography Club had given them many positive experiences to share with
the Greene County Photography Club. Jeffy suggested, and Pam agreed, that a good way to get the club off
the ground was to model it after the Taylor County Club. Basically, that is what has been done to this point.
Taylor COunty has meetings with an educational, contest, and fellowship format. Copying that seems to be
working. They also go on photo field trips (which me may join) and that should also work.
WE COPY!
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May-June 2007, we implemented club dues, club dues which will be collected in January each year. Everyone should complete a membership form and submit along with their dues (2007 and 2008 dues are $12 for an individual or $18 for a family) to: Attention Debbie Hoy, 664 E. Greene Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370. Or bring your membership form and dues to the next meeting and give to Janice Morris, Debbie Hoy, Denise Chadwick or Jerry Hardy, our club officers.
Original Club Officers (2007): Pam Blaker, President; Jerry Hardy, Vice President; Denise Chadwick, Secretary; Debbie Hoy, Treasurer; and Ruth Thornberg as Club Webmaster.
Beginning January 2008, our meeting dates changed from the 3rd Tuesday evening to the 4th Tuesday of each month. Plus our meeting place moved to Room 110 at Stewart Hall of the Waynesburg University; where a digital projector is available for our use. Also, 2008 new club officers are needed; nominees needed by the December meeting.
2008 Club Officers: Janice Morris, President; Jerry Hardy, Vice President; Denise Chadwick, Secretary; Debbie Hoy, Treasurer; with Ruth Thornberg remaining the club webmaster.
And our club meetings have been relocated to meeting at the Waynesburg Bible Chapel (located on Greene Street in Waynesburg, just before King's Car Wash near the underpass).
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Nov-Dec 2008: Our Photography Club is not a Member of the
Photographic Society of America, a worldwide interactive organization for anyone interested in photography.
Contact Janice for the club id to access PSA materials, information and services available to each of us as a club member.
Also enjoy their Camera Club and Councils newsletter: The Projector.
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. . . Thank you again for visiting our GCPC website.
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