President Dawn called the meeting to order at 7pm.  one new guest and member: Nathan Bailey

Up-coming competitions and outings were reviewed: PSA due March 1; Club competition themed long exposure due April 1; Outing March 7 530 pm at Sharon’s for burning of steel wool and other night shooting.  Address is 2845 C1/2 Rd.  Blue house south side of the road, north of the river.

Treasurer report: $555 deposited.  $515.76 remaining.  meeting room was paid through November.

Photographer Chris Eaton, Pinyon Ridge Photography, presented his evolution into night and dark sky photography and recent publications for the CO Monument.

Sharon reviewed the judging for the PSA #2 competition.  The 6 selected photographs were from Marina S., Amy H., Robert Pratt, Paul G, Sharon B. and Debbie T.  The website will be updated.

The members divided into 3 groups to review and comment on about 5 photos provided by anonymous club members.

The meeting ended about 9:15 pm.

The meeting was called to order by Dawn Morrow at 7:00pm.

Amy Hudechek gave the Treasurer’s Report: Balance $410.76
2020 TMCC applications were distributed to those who needed them and dues were collected.
Reminder that Dues are $35 for Individual Membership and $50 for Family Membership.

Sharon Bradshaw, Contest Chairman, announced the new email to submit images:
tmcccontests@gmail.com

She announced the upcoming deadlines:
3/1/20 PSA, Open Theme
4/1/20 TMCC Themed Competition – Long Exposure (defined as 1/15 secs or slower)
5/1/20 TMCC Themed Competition – Open Theme
7/1/20 TMCC Themed Competition – People to Show Context (defined as a shot with a person/people that are not the main subject of the image)
9/1/20 TMCC Themed Competition – Open Theme
10/1/20 TMCC Themed Competition – Open Theme

TMCC Competitions can be taken at any time, though members were encouraged to step out of their comfort zones.

She announced that 6 people who submitted PSA images still need to sign the PSA Consent.
Mary Holmes
Marina Schultz
Bob Pratt
Rich Briggs
Bob Clarke
John Truzinsky

Please be sure when you submit an image for PSA to name your photo.

Sharon shared the 18 images that were submitted to the PSA #2. Judging has not yet been
completed.

She announced that PSA #1 yielded no Awards nor Honorable Mentions for TMCC, noting that the awards/HRs were heavy with people images.

Derrick Snider, Vice President, discussed where the members wanted to have outings for 2020.
Ideas were: milky way
long exposures
wildflowers
fall colors
birds
Rifle Falls
Camping
Great Sand Dunes

Member Spotlight: Derrick Snider presented some of his work and images surrounding landscapes, events, family, and long exposures.

Dawn discussed if members were interested in Mentoring and inquired as to who would be willing to serve as a mentor. Mentors identified were Dawn, Paul, and Derrick. Dieter requested to be mentored.

Dawn inquired for a member to volunteer as Publicity Chair – for TV/Newsletter & Radio Community Calendars. Dieter volunteered and will get with Bob Peterson.

Dawn also inquired if someone wanted to be the TMCC Banquet Chair this year. Members are encouraged to think about it.

Dawn lead the Small Group Critiques (4). Members seem to like this exercise, so she asked for 3-4 members to submit an image for critique in February.

Debbie Tubridy passed around the 2020 Drink & Snack List for the TMCC meetings. Please assist by signing up for a month’s food or drink. As of the end of the meeting, the following slots were still open:
July 28th Drinks
Sept 22nd Snacks Drinks
Oct 27th Snacks
Nov 24th Snacks Drinks

Meeting was adjourned at 9:00pm

Announcements
– Bob Clark wasn’t to know if anyone is experienced in using a macro lens with extension tubes. If so please contact him.
– If you would like to send a picture in for critique in Jan please email them to dawn@2morrowsmuse.com. We only have 1 photo so far.

Upcoming Events
Holiday Lights – Dec 16th at 6pm meet at 2845 N 15th st
Annual Banquet – Jan 10th at 6pm in WCCC room
Jan Meeting – Jan 28th 7pm at WCCC
Feb Meeting – Feb 25th at 7pm @ WCCC room Christopher Eaton will be speaking.

Spot light by Scott Hudechek

Elections
President – Dawn Morrow
Vice President – Derrick Snider
Treasurer – Amy Hudechek
Secretary – Debbie Tubridy
Board Member At Large – Randy pending his ok
Publicity Chair – Bob Peterson, Paul Gana, and Dawn Morrow
Web Master – Bob Peterson
Social Media Chairperson – Paul Gana and Dawn Morrow
Competition Chair – Sharon Bradshaw and Ed Kunzelman
Exhibit Chair – Troy Krebs
Scavenger Hunt – John Truzinski
Picnic Chair – Renee Walendowski
Banquet Chair – TBD

If you are interested in a open spot or in assisting someone in current position please let Dawn know. We will revisit this in January.

PSA
1962 Corvair by Ed Kunzelman, 23pts Selected for PSA
Battle Tested by Sharon Bradshaw, 23.5 pts Selected for PSA
Face of homeless by Vera Mulder, 21pts
Green-Tailed Towhee by Debbie Tubridy, 22.5pts Selected for PSA
I Want to Be Like Mom by Amy Hudechek, 26pts Selected for PSA
Nuts by Dale Rostad, 18.5pts
Rifle Falls by Mike Melneck, 21.5pts Selected for PSA
Sand Wash Band by Dawn Morrow 17.5pts
Special Space by Bob Peterson, 15pts
Sub-adult Brown Bears by Tom Tubridy, 25.5pts Selected for PSA

Dont forget next PSA photos are due 1/1/20. Remember there is new sizing rules see website for details.

Meeting minutes submitted by Amy Hudechek  (Thanks!)