The SSCC board met on August 17, 2017.  Twelve board members and one guest were in attendance.

For list: http://www.ssccphotography.org/key-documents/2013-14-member-handbook/handbook-officers/

Committee Chair Reports:

1. Secretary Report – Carrying over her role from last year, Catherine reviewed last meeting topics, from 5/25/17.

2. Treasurer Report – Bruce provided handouts of budget projection, starting with $3,145 in account including the honor fund. He projects $3,880 in income and $3,632 in expenses through June, 2018. The year-end audit still needs to be scheduled.

3. Programs – Renee said she had a lot of help with speaker and judge suggestions, all slots are  filled except for the May Monochrome judge,

4. Field trip – Andrew needs leaders for some trips, will send Catherine a list with dates. Andrew to add Arliss Giant info to future releases. Need to have name tags for the field trips.

5. Website, Newsletter, Member Handbook – Dennis shared status of September Cable Release’s expected content and expectation to finish Handbook soon.

6. Workshop, Open Forum – Gene still needs to submit information to Catherine on the September workshop. Renee said she has some extra speakers that might be able to fill in education slots. The board discussed a new name for 3rd Thursday events, noting that “Seminar Night” was not comprehensive.  Voted on a number of choices,  “A Closer Focus” won in election.

7. Nominations and Selections Committee – Catherine asked if we still have this committee now that elections are over. Norm said the President usually finds the non-Executive Board folks during the year.  The positions we now need: Honor Fund, social media, and A Closer Focus manager.

8. Position procedures – Some members not sure where this list is.

9. Competition – Discussion on how to best ensure that competition entrants attend the competitions – some SSCC members submit entries, but rarely attend the judging.  Decided to just encourage members to attend if they enter via competition notices and Cable Release.

10. Membership – Sue reported (working with Wendy) – the upcoming Social Hour was discussed.

11. Income opportunites: Discussed charging for some of the workshops. Renee has some back up speakers that we could approach as possible in-depth lectures in A Closer Focus meetings.

12. PSA – no report

13. Other topics: 

• MD Photography Alliance – From email notes, Michael Koren suggested we vote on whether we should join the Maryland Photography Alliance for $150/yr for 5 years (after which it is free).  A motion was made to join for 1 year and then evaluate the cost/benefit next year.  A vote was taken, with the proposal to join for 1 year passing with a majority of those voting
• Membership anniversaries – An idea was discussed to recognize long time members.
• Liability insurance – Catherine mentioned that the cost would be $500-1000 per year.
• Survey – to use with members, Andrew to share at a future board meeting.