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We are based in the quiet Somerset
town of Wincanton, probably best known for its racecourse and the lorries
bearing the logo "Wincanton" that one sees regularly on roads throughout
the country. We are members of the Western Counties Photographic Federation (WCPF) which comprises about 100 clubs in the southwest, from Bristol and Devizes in the north to Penzance and Dorchester in the south. This gives us the opportunity to compare our work with other local photographers and we work hard to match the high standard set by other clubs in the Federation. We are also affiliated to the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain (PAGB) through the WCPF. Our photographic interests
are varied. Although some of us still like to use film most members now
shoot digitally (prints can be produced by either method for our competitions).
In line with national trends slides were abandoned at the end of the 2007/2008
season. They will be replaced by digitally projected images for the 2008/2009
season, starting in September 2008. To jump to information on the following topics
please click on the relevant link. The club was founded in the late 1950s, although the exact date has got lost in the
mists of time. We'd like to know more about our club's history, so if there
are any former members who have any knowledge of the club's history reading
this we'd be delighted to hear from you.
There is an annual subscription
for membership, currently £20 (£10 for the first year), and
a payment of £1.50 per meeting attended.
Club meetings are held on alternate
Wednesdays during our season, which runs from September to May. We meet
in the Community Education Centre at King Arthur's School, West Hill, Wincanton,
starting at 7.30 pm. The nature of the meetings varies from week to week.
As most camera clubs do, we run several internal club competitions throughout
the season. These each have a specific theme, except the first one of the
season which is open to any subject the member chooses. We also take part
in inter-club competitions with other clubs in the area. By way of a change
from looking at our own work, we have a number of illustrated talks and
demonstrations by photographers from outside the club. These are always
of great interest and present a good opportunity to learn from the skills
of others. For more details on our programme for the season 2008/09,
click here. WINCANTON CAMERA CLUB CONSTITUTION (Issue no. 4, November 2006) 1. The club shall be known as the "WINCANTON CAMERA CLUB" (WCC) and shall be affiliated through the Western Counties Photographic Federation (WCPF) to the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain (PAGB). 2. The objectives of the club are to improve the photographic skills of members by the exchange of ideas and peer group instruction and, in so doing, to promote the art and craft of photography for the enjoyment of its members, and to display their work to the wider public. The club shall arrange venues where members can meet socially and hold meetings of a practical and technical nature. 3. A managing Committee shall be formed comprising a CHAIRMAN, VICE CHAIRMAN, TREASURER, ADMINISTRATION/PROGRAMME SECRETARY, COMPETITION SECRETARY, PUBLICITY OFFICER and PROPERTY OFFICER. 4. A committee meeting quorum shall consist of four committee members. 5. The annual subscription shall be payable on application for membership and thereafter annually at the first autumn meeting of the club. Visitors invited by individual members if the club shall pay a fee for every event attended. The amount of subscription and fee shall be determined by the committee and shall be the subject of approval by the members at the AGM. 6. Membership of the club is open to all, regardless of age, gender, race, creed or sexual orientation. However, the club shall have the right to refuse membership or terminate the membership of any member bringing, or likely to bring, the club into disrepute. 7. The committee shall be elected each year at the AGM and all committee members shall be fully paid up members of the club. The current committee shall stand down each year and its members shall be considered for re-election only if they have been formally proposed and seconded by club members. Preferably no committee member shall serve continuously in the same post for more than five years. 8. The committee shall meet as necessary. 9. The equipment owned by the club shall only be loaned to members of the WCC. 10. The annual general meeting (AGM) shall be held in May of each year and all members shall be given an agenda at least fourteen days prior to the meeting. 11. Nominations for committee posts, including the name of the proposer and seconder, shall be submitted to the Administration Secretary at least forty eight hours before the meeting. 12. Members unable to attend the AGM may forward their votes on any proposition in writing to the Administration Secretary at least forty eight hours before the meeting. 13. All motions for consideration at the AGM shall be sent to the Administration Secretary at least twenty one days before the meeting. 14. The committee shall be authorised to co-opt a member, as necessary. Members shall be given the opportunity to vote on the appointment at the first available ordinary meeting of the club.
15.
The financial year shall end on the 30th April and a balance sheet be
prepared for approval at the AGM. The club's bank account shall be operated
on the authority of two out of three authorised signatories. 16.
In the event of the dissolution of the club, the remaining assets
shall be donated to the WCPF. 17. Amendments
to these rules shall be made either at the AGM or an Extraordinary
General Meeting convened at the request of at least five members of the
club and by signed application to the Administration Secretary.
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