Somerset County Photography Club. By-laws. Mission The Somerset County Photography Club is an organization whose goal is to promote the art and craft of photography in a collaborative & supportive environment. Members of all skill levels can meet and share their passion, ideas, knowledge, skill and experiences for the purpose of creating better photography. The Club through meetings, workshops, portfolio critiques, educational presentations and competition among members and other camera clubs seeks to enhance the photographic experience for all participants. Club History The Somerset County Photography club was formed in April 1980 by amateur and professional photographers. The club is an affiliate of the New Jersey Federation of Camera Clubs (NJFCC), whose guidelines provide the structure for the Somerset County Photography Club. Objectives a. The Club is an association for mutual enjoyment of photography. b. To enhance the photographic knowledge, skills and enjoyment for all Club members. c. To promote the appreciation of art and craft of photography. d. To provide guidance for new club members and beginning photographers. e. To encourage activities that serve the community and promote photography as art. Membership Membership is open to all adults with an interest and passion for photography and who agree to the club’s mission and by-laws. All Members are required to pay an annual membership fee, (dues), for membership in club. New members will be added to the membership roster after completing required information and paying the annual membership fee. Board of Trustees a. The Board of Trustees hereafter will be known as The Board. b. to include a Past President, President, Vice-president, Treasurer and three elected The Board members. A previously elected President will serve as advisor to the President whose duties will be determined by the President. The total number of The Board will be seven members. Each member will have one vote. In event of an absentee member during a vote and a tie occurs, the presidents vote is the automatic tie braking vote. c. All policies, including By-Laws, membership in the Club, Dues, transactions of business, activities, events, publications including the Club’s on-line web site are the domain of The Board.
Somerset County Photography Club. By-laws. Mission The Somerset County Photography Club is an organization whose goal is to promote the art and craft of photography in a collaborative & supportive environment. Members of all skill levels can meet and share their passion, ideas, knowledge, skill and experiences for the purpose of creating better photography. The Club through meetings, workshops, portfolio critiques, educational presentations and competition among members and other camera clubs seeks to enhance the photographic experience for all participants. Club History The Somerset County Photography club was formed in April 1980 by amateur and professional photographers. The club is an affiliate of the New Jersey Federation of Camera Clubs (NJFCC), whose guidelines provide the structure for the Somerset County Photography Club. Objectives a. The Club is an association for mutual enjoyment of photography. b. To enhance the photographic knowledge, skills and enjoyment for all Club members. c. To promote the appreciation of art and craft of photography. d. To provide guidance for new club members and beginning photographers. e. To encourage activities that serve the community and promote photography as art. Membership Membership is open to all adults with an interest and passion for photography and who agree to the club’s mission and by-laws. All Members are required to pay an annual membership fee, (dues), for membership in club. New members will be added to the membership roster after completing required information and paying the annual membership fee. Board of Trustees a. The Board of Trustees hereafter will be known as The Board. b. The Board to include a Past President, President, Vice-president, Treasurer and three elected members. A previously elected President will serve as advisor to the President whose duties will be determined by the President. The total number of The Board will be seven members. Each member will have one vote. In event of an absentee member during a vote and a tie occurs, the presidents vote is the automatic tie braking vote. c. All policies, including By-Laws, membership in the Club, Dues, transactions of business, activities, events, publications including the Club’s on-line web site are the domain of The Board.
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