TMCC Meeting Minutes – April 23, 2024 

• WELCOME  
• Rebekah opened the meeting at 7 pm at the Gem and Mineral Club building at 2328 Monument Road.  Introductions were made around the room. 
• 9 folks were present including two guests (Ken and Michelle).   No new members paid dues.  The club now has 15 members.
• Ken Mabery from New Dimensions explained the organization, which is part of Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) with over 2500 members locally.  There is a need for volunteer instructors for subject matter such as photography.  Email maberyken@aol.com if interested.
• STEERING WHEEL 
• Meeting was April 12.  The club agreed to participate in “Art in the Park” June 15, 10-12 at Lincoln Park.  A table will be set up and club information available to attendees. 
• The next meeting is May 10 at 6 pm at Rebekah’s.
• BUSINESS
• Bob P. – Minutes from the Steering committee, last month’s club meeting and the Scavenger Hunt information were posted on the website
• Bob P. – Treasury – $612 remaining.  Gem and Mineral club building is reserved for May.  located at 2328 Monument Rd.  
• Bob P. submitted e-form 990-N to the IRS for 2023.  Both state and federal reporting for nonprofits are complete for 2023.
• Member photos remain on display at City Hall.  
• The library asked the club to display photographs May 10 – July 3.  The Steering committee voted 4-0 to accept the invite.  Google group email was sent and 7 folks responded with interest.  Additional information will be emailed.  Delivery to the library is May 7 / 8  during business hours.  Rebekah will send Bob P.  the advertisement she made for City Hall.
• PRESENTATION 
• Mike Rice presentation ANCESTRAL PUEBLOANS – “CAPTURING THE MYSTERIES OF THE ANCIENT ONES”.  The presentation included a variety of photographs from many different areas where ruins can be viewed in the Four Corners area, historical information as well as photography hints and post-processing techniques.    
• EVENTS – There was discussion of Events.  
• MAY 28 MEETING PRESENTATION ON PHOTO EDITING – PAUL H.  email one photo prior to the meeting:   easy112233@gmail.com
• JUNE 8 OUTING 6-9 pm RAILROADS WITH REBEKAH B. – using HDR for night time photography
• JUNE MEETING PRESENTATION TBD; monthly challenge: RAILROAD
• SCAVENGER HUNT 2024 – 10 categories, bring a 5×7 print to the September meeting for presentation and voting in October.  See website notification for more information.
• Break time: Snacks were provided.  Thank you  
• Monthly challenge – We ran out of time so the monthly challenge photos were not presented/discussed.  The April challenge “STILL LIFE” remains for the month of May.
• Meeting was over at 9:00 pm.  The next meeting is May 28, 2024 at 7:00 pm at the Gem and Mineral club building 2328 Monument Road.  Steering Wheel committee meeting is scheduled for May 10 at 6:00 pm at Rebekah’s.

Next Tuesday at 7pm at the GJ Gem and Mineral Club building at 2328 Monument Road. Mike is speaking about the Ancestral Puebloans and photography at archeological sites. The monthly challenge is: STILL LIFE AT HOME. Bring a few of your creations to share on a flash drive and see what Mike has to say.

also, below are the minutes for the Steering Committee April meeting.

TMCC Meeting Minutes – March 26, 2024 

Hank  opened the meeting at 7 pm at the Gem and Mineral Club building at 2328 Monument Road.  

• WELCOME – introductions were made around the room. 
• 12 folks were present including two guests (Clare and Cheryl).  Former and long time member Donna F. was in attendance.  Welcome back.  Two new members paid due for the year, Jay and Scott.
• STEERING WHEEL – there was no discussion.  Minutes indicate the next meeting is April 12 at 6 pm at Rebekah’s.
• BUSINESS
• Bob P. – Minutes from the Steering committee, last month’s meeting and the Scavenger Hunt information were posted on the website
• Bob P. – Treasury – $526 remaining.  Gem and Mineral club building is reserved for April and May.  located at 2328 Monument Rd.  Membership forms and waivers were available for 2024 fees.  
• Hank created a poster advertising the club and meetings for CMU to place on campus
• Hank and Rebekah added an advertisement of the club at City Hall where our photography show is on-going.
• EVENTS – There was no discussion of Events.  The following was taken from the Feb. meeting
• City Hall Exhibit – 6 members are showing photographs at city hall January – July 2024.  Rebekah will make signage to advertise the club.  
• MARCH 26 MEETING “STILL LIFE AT HOME” – APPROACH BY MIKE R. MONTHLY CHALLENGE: WEATHER
• APRIL 12 STEERING COMMITTEE – 6 PM AT REBEKAH’S
• APRIL 23 MEETING MEMBERS SHOW N TELL – “STILL LIFE” PHOTO MIKE PRESENTATION – “ANCESTRAL ANASAZI”
• EARLY MAY HIKE TO GOAT RANCH W HANK S.
• MAY 28 MEETING PRESENTATION ON PHOTO EDITING – PAUL H.
• JUNE OUTING WALK ABOUT DOWNTOWN WITH REBEKAH B.
• SCAVENGER HUNT 2024 – 10 categories, bring a 5×7 print to the September meeting for presentation and voting in October.  See website notification for more information.
• PRESENTATION 
• Mike Rice presentation on the key aspects of doing STILL LIFE PHOTOGRAPHY at home.  The presentation included lighting, camera settings, useful equipment, a variety of subjects and post-processing techniques.    
• Break time: Snacks were provided by Hank and others  
• Monthly challenge – photos were discussed: “WEATHER”.   6 folks brought up to 4 photographs each.  Good discussions were had.   The April challenge is “STILL LIFE”.

Meeting was over at 9:15 pm.  The next meeting is April 23, 2024 at 7:00 pm at the Gem and Mineral club building 2328 Monument Road.   Steering Wheel committee meeting is tentatively scheduled for April 12 at 6:00 pm at Rebekah’s.

Come try out the new meeting place with us, Tuesday March 26, 2024 AT 7 pm at the geology and mineral club building 2328 Monument road.

Mike Rice will be discussing the technical aspect of doing still life photography at home. Then there is homework for the next month to try it all out. Then there will be snacks and then attendees will share their interpretation of the monthly challenge: WEATHER……

We are kicking off the new year with new energy and good food and some plans for 2024.  Come see what’s happening and share yummy stuff.  The theme for the month is “HATS” so you can wear your favorite hat, bring up to 3 photos of hats to share with the group, bring a little something to eat to share and bring your service (plate/bowl/utensils).  

Feb. 27, 2024 7-9pm Building B room 172 CMU tech / WCCC campus.

Renew your membership – annually – $40/person, $50/family, $0 for students. Download the application and waiver fro the website.

TMCC Meeting Minutes – January 23, 2024

Rebekah opened the meeting at 7 pm in room 172 at CMU Tech (formerly Western Colorado Community College. 12 folks were present including one guest (Dan).

• Welcome, name tags, introductions
• Steering Wheel Committee summary was discussed. Decisions made include: utilizing an agenda and more structured meeting, monthly challenges should include more information about the equipment, setting, goals, processing, etc. Membership fees for 2024 will be $40/person, $50/family. February meeting will be a potluck to encourage past members and CMU students/professor. Steering will meet again prior to the February meeting. A meeting summary is on the website.
• Treasury – $270 remaining. Room 172 reserved/paid for January and February 2024 – $70 per night for 2 hours. Membership forms and waivers were provided for 2024 fees.
• Events – Some club members are showing photographs at city hall January – July 2024. 6 participants.
• Hank gave an awesome presentation on Bellows (an according type of contraption used to alter the distance from lens to focal plane for focussing or to enlarge the image on the sensor for macro photography). Mike brought projection equipment which was very nice quality. thank you Hank and Mike.
• Break time: Rebekah brought cookies and Cheryl brought drinks.
• Monthly challenge photos were discussed: “Landscapes”. 7 folks brought up to 4 photographs each. Good discussions were had. Paul brought a canvas print to present.
• The February challenge is “a hat”.

Meeting was over at 9:15 pm.

The next meeting is February 27, 2024 at 7:00 pm.

Steering Wheel committee TBD, tentative for February 16 at 6:00 pm.

The committee met in January and decided a few things for the path forward. The following links to the meeting summary.

http://thundermountaincameraclub.org/wp-content/uploads/Steering-wheel-01092024.docx.pdf

Please note that the club dues are now $40/member, $50/family and may be paid at this time. The member/waiver forms are available on the website and will also be at the January 23, 2024 meeting. Please review the meeting summary and the suggestions relative to the monthly challenge, which is “LANDSCAPES”. Bring up to 4 photos for show n tell, flash drive or print. Also come and hear all about “BELLOWS” from Hank.

Bob, Paul, Glen (& Sharon), Hank and Scott are showing some of their work at GJ City Hall through July 12, 2024

Also, club meeting Jan 23, 2024 7-9 pm CMU tech / WCCC Bldg B rm 172.

The agenda includes: Introductions, a short Business meeting, Steering Wheel committee report, Topical presentation – Hank will discuss BELLOWS. Snack break time. Member sharing – Theme for the month is “LANDSCAPES”. Please bring up to 4 photographs on a flash drive. Be prepared to discuss some details about the photo, such as: your goal, the location, the camera, settings, lens, special / challenging conditions, processing software, techniques, your thoughts on the result, etc. etc.

13 folks were in attendance. We had introductions and each person mentioned their recent areas of interest in photography. Former members Scott and Cheryl attended. Welcome Back ! The treasury has approximately $430. Sharon indicated the Periodic Report for the TMCC non-profit is due in December. Bob opened an account with the Thundermtncam email address and filed the 2024 Periodic Report ($10).

Six people shared photos for the monthly challenge “MODES OF TRANSPORT”. The club was offered a chance to hang photographs in City Hall in January 2024 where there is space for approx. 20 photographs. Eight people indicated interest in hanging pics and Hank will be the contact and Bob will help if needed. Ed gave the city the Hank/Bob contact information and the city responded requesting photographs (to be hung) be sent for review by the Arts Commission. Hank will be in touch with more information. Seven folks indicated they would help the club move forward forming a Steering committee. A meeting time and place was established to plan for 2024. Those interested in Steering will meet at 7 pm, Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at the Mesa Mall IHOP.

There is no meeting or outing planned in December unless someone does a spur of the moment gathering. Bob P. will reserve a meeting room at WCCC (CMU west) for the January club meeting to be held January 23, 2024 @ 7-9 pm. At the January meeting, Hank will provide a technical discussion on BELLOWS. The monthly challenge is “LANDSCAPE” (bring thumb drive) and the Steering committee will talk about 2024 plans.

Have a great holiday season ya’ll !