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Welcome!
Our 175 members meet in Rockville, MD on most Wednesdays from September through May. We strive to challenge members with stimulating monthly competitions, educational programs, exhibits, field trips, an annual photo essay show, and a monthly newsletter, the Lens and Eye.
We invite you to explore this site to learn more about NBCC. If you have questions, please Contact Us.
What's New
Video is in the Members Only area here.
SmugMug gallery of the bodies of work critiqued are here. Please scroll down to find the link.
Annual Membership Renewal - May 15 to June 15
Our membership renewal cycle for the 2023 – 2024 program year is officially started.
Membership renewal, which includes filling out the application and payment of dues, may be done starting May 15th and must be completed by June 15th.
More information including a link to the application can be found on the Members Only Info page. This page is accessible only by members with an active website account.
Club Picnic - August 20 - Details Soon
Virtual vs. Hybrid Meetings
All meetings are (H)YBRID (held in person at the church with a Zoom option) unless identified in the calendar as (V)IRTUAL (only on Zoom and not in person.) Links will be sent by GordieGram.
New Procedures for Meetings
Details are on page 3 in the September newsletter.
Print Competitors
Remember to send in your jpegs no later than 7:30 pm on the Sunday preceding a competition. Also, your prints need to be at the church by 7:20 on the competition night.
May 2023 Winners: Open

©Mark McDonough "Open" EIC - Novice

©Mark McDonough "Open" EIC - Novice

©Tammy Trocki "Open" Print - Advanced

©Mark McDonough "Open" EIC - Novice
Upcoming Events
June 2023
Jun 7 | Year-End Event In Person Only |
Jun 15 | Annual Membership Renewal Application Acceptance Ends |
August 2023
Aug 20 | Club Picnic - Details Soon |
Check out our Members Only area for access to:
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Online member directory;
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Member renewal;
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Club member photo essays;
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Selected program handouts
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Selected videos
Learn how to set up your sign in credentials here or watch a demo.
Notices
Starting in September, all events will be (H)ybrid (held in person at the church with a Zoom option) unless specifically identified as (V)irtual (only on Zoom and not in person). Links will be sent by GordieGram.
Masks (N95 or KN95) will be required by all in attendance except for the speaker/judge and presenters. Food will not be served during the break. You may bring water but are asked to only drink it when not in the meeting room.
Board meetings will be (V)irtual.