PHPC Beginners’ Guide to Photography
Michael Frost has kindly provided a Beginners’ Guide to Photography which he developed a couple of years ago.
The Guide is for new members who would like some basic knowledge and as a starting point to discuss the subjects covered with more experienced members who have a deeper understanding of the material presented.
The Guide is interactive, using the controls at the bottom of the page, the index, and included hyperlinks to either the appendices within the guides or external websites. The Guide is intended to be viewed full screen.
The Guide has been posted in two parts on a new “Tutorials and Presentations” page which is restricted for PHPC Club Members only. Anyone not logged in as a member will only see a “page not found” error. This page also contains the presentations that have been made to the club by guests in recent years.
Many thanks to Michael Frost for the work he has done for the benefit of PHPC Members.
by Tony Strasser, 28 October 2018
Notice of Special General Meeting on 6th August 2018
PENNANT HILLS PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB INC.
NOTICE OF SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING
TO BE HELD AT 7.45PM ON MONDAY 6TH AUGUST 2018
at the Uniting Church hall, Corner of Boundary Rd and Bellamy Street, Pennant Hills
PURPOSE: The purpose of the meeting is to approve a special resolution to adopt a new Club Constitution.
MOTION: That the Pennant Hills Photographic Club adopt a new and revised Constitution based on the NSW Department of Fair Trading Model Constitution for incorporated associations as distributed with this notice of meeting.
BACKGROUND: Members who attended the last AGM will recall that the immediate past-president proposed that the outgoing committee be able to assist the new incoming committee in managing the club’s affairs until the end of the year. Functions such as trophies, the presentation night, and finalising next year’s calendar, which all happen at the end of the year are difficult to transfer to new committee members in the very short term available. Our current Constitution makes no allowance for this to occur.
In addition, our current Constitution is old though it appears to have been based on an earlier version of a Model Constitution. NSW Fair Trading have a newer version available. For those interested in accessing a clean copy of the model, it can be found here:http://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/ftw/Cooperatives_and_associations/Incorporating_an_association/About_the_constitution/Model_constitution.page
Organisations adopting the Model Constitution verbatim automatically have their Constitution updated whenever Fair Trading update the Model (refer to the cover page). However in order to give effect to what was discussed at the last AGM we have had to modify the Model; and because that negates the automatic updating the Committee have taken the opportunity to make a limited number of other minor changes to the model to suit the club’s operation. In short, the proposed new Constitution is only changed from the Model to the minor extent it has been necessary.
ATTACHMENTS: Attached to this message are three documents for your consideration:
- The Club’s existing Constitution – PHPC constitution
- A marked up copy of the Model Constitution showing the changes made to adapt it to PHPC (NOTE – this copy has no proper pagination and table of contents) – PHPC_constitution_draft_3_mark_up
- A clean copy of the document with pagination and a correct table of contents – PHPC_constitution_draft_3 (clean)
COMMENTS: There are some differences in the new Model compared to our existing Constitution such as:
- A reduction from 20% to 5% of the club membership who may requisition the Committee to convene a Special General Meeting (Section 27)
- The quorum for general meetings is reduced from 10 members to 5 members (Section 29)
- There is no longer any provision for proxy voting (Section 35)
- There is provision for use of technology at meetings (Section 37)
- In the Model Constitution we are referred to as an “Association”. We have not attempted to change that because we were trying to move away from the Model as little as possible.
The changes relating to the outgoing Committee helping the incoming Committee are at Section 13(d). Section 13(e) was added to acknowledge the fact that the Committee has a set of bylaws to assist it in running the Club.
Nancy Morley
President
by Tony Strasser, 6 July 2018
Reminder: Payment for Xmas in July is Due
If you are coming to the Xmas in July dinner, and you haven’t yet paid, could you please make a bank transfer to the Club of $45 per person at your earliest convenience. Bank details follow.
Pennant Hills Photography Club Westpac BSB: 032-087 Account: 731071
The venue again is:
GERANIUM COTTAGE
828 Old Northern Road, Middle Dural, NSW
Tel: 02 96520475
Start: 6:30pm for 7pm Dinner
All details on a previous post on the Club’s website.
by Tony Strasser, 19 June 2018
Christmas in July Monday 2nd July 2018 6.30pm for 7pm Dinner
An Invitation to all Pennant Hills Photographic Club Members
Christmas in July is fast approaching. This is a great social evening and we would love it if you could join us for a wonderful meal, some photography fun and good company – menu and information below. Partner and friends are welcome. If you require transport let us know.
Please make payment to:
Pennant Hills Photography Club Westpac BSB: 032-087 Account: 731071
Don’t forget to write your name on the sheet at the next meeting and if you can’t make the meeting let me know.
I look forward to seeing you there.
Nancy
President 0481 345 320
WELCOME TO DINNERTIME AT GERANIUM COTTAGE
828 Old Northern Road, Middle Dural, NSW
Tel: 02 96520475
Start: 6:30pm for 7pm Dinner
Cost: $45 per person paid to club
Wine will be supplied by the club: White and Red or can bring your own.
Other Drinks are not supplied.
Garlic and herb bread Starters
Entrée
Antipasta Platter
Mains
- BEEF & MUSHROOM POT PIE of the day with roast potato, vegetables or chips and salad
- British Style Traditional Christmas dinner – Roast Pork with apple sauce, Roast Potatoes and Pumpkin Seasonal Vegetables
- Crumbed, Grilled or Battered Fish with chips or mash potato, salad or seasonal vegetables and Tartare sauce
- Vegetarian Mains (Special Pre-Order)
- Homemade vegetarian chick pea and cheese patty with salad & herb aioli
Deserts
- Homemade Christmas Pudding with custard and ice cream Brandy Trifle
- Apple and Berry Crumble with ice cream
- Creme Brulee with strawberries
Fresh brewed coffee or leaf tea
by Nancy Morley, 6 June 2018
Playing With Soft Focus Equipment Workshop
Many thanks to Phil Weir who led a very instructive workshop on how to achieve soft focus in our photographs. Phil’s years of experience as a professional photographer were evident, and the techniques and array of equipment he showed us were very interesting.
The presentation Phil gave is attached to this post and is also linked to the Club Documents page. Play With Soft Focus Equipment
We were also instructed in how to pose and light subjects for portrait photography. Some examples follow.
 Phil Weir in the model’s chair |
 Phil explaining subject posing and lighting |
 Phil Weir our instructor |
 Nancy Morely, PHPC President |
by Tony Strasser, 6 June 2018
Re: Next Competition Night – Monday 21st May 2018
Hi everyone
The next competition is Open & Set – People in Life – People involved in their work or recreational activities.
REMINDER: Competition entries close SATURDAY Night at MIDNIGHT (this allows us to download and print ready for Monday night).
ALSO please make sure that you choose the correct competition you are entering – either SET or OPEN – it is important that you check your entries as you can make changes if incorrect. Please let us know if you require any help or have any questions.
See you there.
Nancy
President, Pennant Hills Photographic Club
by Nancy Morley, 3 May 2018
Monday Night 7th May 2018 – Change of Presentation
Hi everyone
On Monday night 7th May Philip Weir was going to give a presentation, unfortunately for us his work commitments will not allow this. Instead Don Munro will give a presentation on Composition. Please bring your camera gear as there will be exercises after his presentation. This is also a good opportunity to ask any questions you have to other members.
Thanks
Nancy
by Nancy Morley, 2 May 2018
Change of Dinner Venue Monday outing.
Hi everyone
We have changed the venue for dinner as the Emperors Restaurant was full. We will now have dinner at:
Marigold Restaurant level 4 (which is in the same area)
Citymark Building
683 George Street Sydney NSW 2000
7pm unless weather is poor.
See you tomorrow night.
Nancy
by Nancy Morley, 29 April 2018
Monday night outing – my correct phone number.
Hi all
I hope to see you Monday night at 5.45 Central Station. My phone number is 0481 345 320.
Kind regards
Nancy
by Nancy Morley, 28 April 2018
Monday night 30th April – Outing in the City followed by dinner
A reminder that next Monday night is our outing. We will meet at Central Station near the light rail at 5.45pm. Dinner will be at the Emperors Garden 96-100 Hay St, Haymarket NSW 2000 It is not far from Paddy’s Market. Meet at 7pm (please note I have not been able to book as they will not answer their phone). We have about 18 members who have put their name down on the list.
If the weather is lousy we will still meet up for dinner but it will be earlier. A decision will be made on the night.
Contact me on 0481 345 320 Nancy
by Nancy Morley, 23 April 2018
