Activities
Competition MeetingsClub competition meetings are held typically on the first Wednesday of each month (please check the Schedule). We start promptly at 7:30, so please arrive up to 30 minutes early and get settled in. The competition is elimination judging of electronic images (projected digitally), black and white prints, and color prints. Only members may enter the competitions, but visitors are very welcome at the competition meetings. Be sure to check the schedule, as holidays and other conflicts sometimes rearrange the meetings. All club meetings are held at the Faith United Methodist Church, 6810 Montrose Rd, Rockville, MD, 20852. Click the map below, or view click to view larger map. Board MeetingsBoard meetings are held usually on the third Wednesday of each month for the purpose of discussing and planning the activities of the Club. All officers and chairpersons of standing committees are expected to attend. Any member in good standing may attend and make a suggestion, voice an opinion, etc, but only board members may vote. Community Outreach - PCROn the first Tuesday of the month, we hold our Potomac Community Resources (PCR) program. Potomac Community Resources is a private, non-profit, non-sectarian organization that encourages and supports the integration of persons with developmental disabilities into the life of the community. NBCC members sponsor an outreach program that teaches basic photographic techniques to some of PCR's members. Education and TrainingA large part of NBCC's mission is helping members improve as photographers. The Club sponsors classes taught by Kent Mason at his house (for NBCC members only) as listed below. Photo Project Critique (2008-9 class is filled)Kent Mason organizes, hosts, and moderates this group critique in which the more experienced and advanced photographers present personal photographic projects for evaluation, advice and ideas. Read the Guidelines for the Photo Project Critique sessions. Visual Design (space is available)Kent Mason teaches the concepts and tools of visual design of a photograph, as well as the methods of arranging visual elements creatively so you can compose exceptional images. There is a course fee, and space is limited. This course is available only certain years. Mastering the Craft of Photography (not currently offered)Kent Mason teaches the technical aspects of photography at the novices and intermediate level. The course covers equipment and methods. There is a course fee, and space is limited. Hospitality - Volunteers NeededNBCC is a social club as well as photographic, and hospitality plays an important role in all our club meetings. Please volunteer to help by contacting our hospitality committee chairperson, Gene Haddon, at regular club meetings, and check for the dates you've signed up at Hospitality Sign-ups (PDF). Members (men and ladies) can also volunteer to help with room setup on a regular basis. No formal sign up is needed: just show up to meetings a few minutes early. Many hands make quick work of setting up the tables, especially at Print Night when many tables are needed. We really appreciate help putting away tables at the end of the night. Yard SaleNBCC members can advertise their excess photographic items for sale here.
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