AGM Tuesday 11th October 2011

Maeve Cormican, Desmond O'Dwyer and Joe Kennedy winners of Boyle Camera Club's 'Photographer of The Year' awards 2011. The awards were presented at the club's AGM which was held at St. Joesph's Resource Centre, Boyle on Tuesday 11th October.

AGM Business

Reports from the club Chairperson - Kit O'Connor, Secretary - Paraic Brennan and Treasurer - Andy Rimmer, were presented to members.

Chairperson's Report

Kit remarked on the many successful events that the club ran during the year and praised the commitment and dedication of the committee that supported him. Gratitude was extended in particular to those who helped in setting up the numerous and successful exhibitions. He mentioned that the changes to the Monthly Club Meeting format where Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced Groups splinter to address relevant issues, had worked well.

Secretary's Report

Paraic also mentioned the many enjoyable events hosted by the club throughout the year. He regretted that he wasn’t able to make the Inis Boffin trip but hoped we might make another island trip this year. Paraic reported that this was the club's best year to date in terms of activities and that it is going from strength to strength. The success of the Summer Exhibition and the current exhibition at the Dock Gallery, is an impressive 'feather in our cap'. He also mentioned the importance of the club's forthcoming exhibition at King House in association with 'Better Boyle' which will open over the Bank Holiday Weekend.

Treasurer's Report

Andy gave a comprehensive report on the club's financial and general administrative affairs. The club's accounts are in a very healthy state. He commented that the club has had an increase of 25% in membership over last year's figure. He mentioned that the average Club meeting attendance is running at 39 members and monthly photoshoots average 19 members.

Election of Officers

All members of the current committee agreed to sit for another term.

In addition to the current committee, two new officers, John Walshe and Desmond O'Dwyer, were elected.

The newly elected Boyle Camera Club Committee 2011 - 2012.

From left; Tony Murphy, Margaret Dolan, Chairperson - Kit O'Connor, Desmond O'Dwyer, Debbie McCormack, Joe Kennedy, John Walshe, Treasurer - Andy Rimmer and Secretary - Paraic Brennan.

Absent from the photo, Peter Boalch.

Presentation

After refreshments, generously provided by Veronica O'Connor, Tony Murphy gave a slide presentation on the 'History and Background of Street Photography'.

Joel Meyerowitz

This was a whistle-stop tour of the great European and American photographers of the 20th century with particular emphasis on the work of Atget, Lartigue, Cartier-Bresson, Brassai, Doisneau, Weegee, Klein, Winogrand, Eggleston, Parr and Joel Meyerowitz. Tony wanted to encourage members to submit to the Street photography Competition being held this month by Conn's Cameras in Dublin. Closing date 21st October.

Photographer of The Year Awards

The meeting concluded with the presentation of the Boyle Camera Club - Photographer of The Year Awards. The winners are as follows;

• Beginners - Maeve Cormican.
• Intermediate - Desmond O'Dwyer.
• Advanced - Joe Kennedy.

Congratulations to you all.

Awards were part sponsored by Conn's Cameras, Dublin.

Boyle Town and More - BCC Exhibition - King House

Boyle Town and More are organising a series of events over the October Bank Holiday weekend. A detailed list of events can be viewed HERE.

Boyle Camera Club will be participating with an exhibition of photographs in King House which will be open to the public on Friday 28th and Saturday 29th October. Members are encouraged to visit the exhibition and take part in what promises to be a very special, activity filled weekend! We wish the organisers every success with this event that will certainly showcase the very best of Boyle.

Other issues

A full list of photo shoots will be posted here shortly. The photo shoot scheduled for last weekend in Sligo was cancelled and members are hoping to run the shoot this weekend. See FORUM for updates.

Motivation

Due to the AGM, the MACRO Motivation submission date is extended to next month's meeting. Members can submit up to THREE images to info@boylecameraclub.com on or before Friday 4th November.

Next Committee Meeting - 8pm Tuesday 18th October.

Next Club Meeting - 8pm Tuesday 8th November.