AGM 95, REPORT
Once again we had a very good meeting. While only 26 adults attended, they were full of enthusiasm and enjoyed the day.
The AGM, starting at 1pm and concluded around 2.50. There appears to be much enthusiasm to include B&W and colour negative printing to our activities. Our membership to the Photographic Alliance opens up opportunities for wider publicity, and members can join their many activities and competitions.
Our own publicity has started the rounds and the small "WHAT`S It FOR YOU!" adverts have been printed and a number off to Rayco, who have been our best source for new members from this kind of advertising.
Two possible venues, in the North, for either next year, or the year after have been considered for the AGM`s. One at Ripley (Derbyshire) and the other at Barnsley. Either of these venues would allow members farther afield to attend these enjoyable meetings . We shall be hearing more on this as the year progresses.
On the question of improving the quality of the newsletter, it was agreed that the Club would buy a Laser Printer. There are some complaints over difficulty to read the small print once the original A4 size copy is reduced to A5, and photocopied.
With this, and the up-dates to the Word processing and Desktop Publishing programmes used to make up the copy, we hope that you will notice the improvements with the laser printer.
C.R.C. AUDITOR, Required:- The Hon. Treasurer, Colin Powell, requested for some one to audit the C.R.C. Accounts, but no-one at the A.G.M. could take the job on. You will, be aware how important a job this is and if any of you feel you could do the job, please contact Colin as soon as possible. Write/phone:- 34. Walford Road, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2HT. Tel. 01691-655112. VERY URGENT.
SLIDE & PRINT PRESENTATIONS
Apologies were received from Bill Taylor, who didn`t manage to bring his Old Time Lantern Show, as his wife had gone into hospital.
The slide presentation began with an interesting little A/V, by Kevin Craske, using three Kinderman projectors, linked to a computer, and put together in just three days. It consisted of re-photographed B&W pictures from newspapers and archives of Melton Constable, during the (original) VE day celibrations. There were also numerous railway scenes showing the considerable railway junction and staff, of this now rail-less town.
Kevin`s setup is very ingenious, being made up of many home made electronics, but as with most high-tech computerised gadgetry, it can be very temperamental, and sadly, while he programme ran completely during setting up, it failed moments from the final scenes. Whatever, it was an excellent effort.
Next, followed a superb four projector (Kindermann`s again), 3-D presentation, presented by Tony Ford and Mick Avery who were invited along by Bill Crumplin. While there were 4 projectors it wasn`t really an A/V, but simply presented a continuous selection of 3-D slides, set to music. There were two programmes, with no particular theme, but simply wondered the countryside presenting Trains, Canals, Boats and glorious scenery in the most natural way possible, a real `window` on the world. This was Tony & Mick`s first visit to our AGM and our thanks go to them for taking the trouble to come along.
After a short interval Margery & Kevin Maskell put on their latest Print display. This is an excellent way of presenting prints. A long print stand with overhead lighting allow a progressive display of 8X 10" prints, to show how Margery & Kevin get ideas from an original print and then work various methods (in the darkroom) to change a scene by burning-in to correct the exposures on various parts of the picture, or superimpose other scenes to add to the impact. It often takes many different stages before being satisfied with the final print. Personally, I find the original photographs perfectly acceptable as they are, but can appreciate the time and effort it takes to conclude an even more striking picture.
As much care goes into choosing the right coloured cardboard picture frame, as in the processing. They not only choose a colour that will compliment the overall colour of the photograph, but will cut the shape of the frame to suit the shape of the particular image. With the numerous exchange of questions and answers, it proves that many Club members are very interested in Colour Reversal Printing.
The day`s programme was concluded by two members showing appx. 50 slides, each. Reg Cornish (Area 20) took us on a walk to the summit of Ben Nevis, starting with a map, showing the walking route through Glen Nevis and showing the dangerous crevus`s and snow covered peaks on the way. Reg used CR50 and Ektachrome slides.
Finally, Ron Hardy (Area 9) presented some excellent scenes from around the Lake District, using the new Fuji
Provera, 100asa film and processed in the CRC E6 Formula. It certainly showed this film to advantage and
where Ron had got the exposures just right, the film brought out every delicate change of colour which all looked very natural.And so, another very enjoyable meeting came to an end. As discussion is going on for a possible venue in the north, it is not possible to say that there will be a meeting at Didcot next year. Keep watching the Newsletter for full details.
To conclude we would like to thank everyone who put in such effort to make the day successful, and particulary, our thanks to Mrs. Jane Mundell and her family for another excellent food & refreshment service.