The Austin Shutterbug Club (ASC) was founded in 1998 as a nonprofit photographic organization. The objective of ASC is to encourage the photographic enthusiast in the enjoyment and improvement of his or her photography. Any person may join ASC by paying and maintaining current annual club dues.

General Information

Purpose
The Purpose of the Austin Shutterbug Club shall be to encourage an interest in photography, provide an opportunity for the exchange of ideas, to provide an enjoyable forum for the development of artistic and technical photographic skills and to promote a healthy spirit through educational programs, exhibition and competition. The club is open to members of all photographic skill levels. Top of Page

Monthly Meetings
Club meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM at:

Northwest Recreation Center
2913 Northland Drive
One block east of MoPac

Club meetings are open to the public and visitors are always welcome and are invited to attend any meeting. Top of Page

Membership
The Austin Shutterbug Club is open for membership to anyone with a serious interest in photography. Membership categories are Adult, Family and Youth (under 21 years of age). Top of Page

Dues
Dues support a membership for one year. Dues are payable in January for that calendar year and become delinquent after the February meeting of that year. Dues for new members will be paid upon joining and are valid for that calendar year. Dues shall be pro-rated only for new members on a semi-annual basis in July. Dues are as follows:
Adult: $ 20.00
Family: $ 30.00
Youth: $ 15.00
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Club Year
The club year mirrors the calendar year running from January through December. All fiscal activities are based upon the club year. Annual club competitions accumulate points during each single club year. Year-end awards are compiled in December and awarded during the annual Christmas Party and Awards Dinner in December. Top of Page

Leadership 2007
President....................................Brian Loflin..........................512-331-2820
Vice President/Programs..............Pete Holland.......................512-442-6038
Secretary....................................Charlotte Montgomery..........512-844-8471
Treasurer.....................................Allen Keith.........................512-454-1677
Competition Chair.........................Kevin Knippa......................512-970-6956
Events Coordinator.......................Shirley Loflin.......................512-331-2820
GSCCC Representative.................Dan Macry.........................512-443-5071
PSA Representative......................Charlotte Kidd....................512-329-5433
Hospitality Chair...........................Jane Guerin........................512-261-3572
Newsletter Editor..........................Fred Peebles......................512-441-7913
Refresments Chair........................Charlaine Matthews.............512-418-9405
Member Roster/Elect. Comm.........Rose Epps.........................512-502-0608
Webmaster..................................Eddie Jennings...................512-264-9711
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ACTIVITIES

Meetings
The club meetings are held monthly. The goal of the club is to provide a venue with a variety of enjoyable and educational activities, geared for a broad membership base. Meetings consist of an informational or educational presentation, image competitions or commentary and other activities relating to the art and technique of photography. Top of Page

Field Trips
Throughout the year the club sponsors field trips as an opportunity for the membership to share their photographic activities together. Frequently the theme of the field trip will coincide with that of a recent meeting program. This allows members to work together sharing techniques or locations introduced during the presentation. Top of Page

Workshops
Periodical workshops will be provided for club members. A club workshop is a "hands-on" teaching venue. The venue for workshops is frequently outside the meeting setting. This allows an intensive single purpose venue to maximize the learning potential through personal attention. Top of Page

Affiliated Memberships
Austin Shutterbug Club may as its membership elects be an active member of other regional, national or international photographic organizations. Currently, ASC is a member of Gulf States Camera Club Council (GSCCC). GSCCC is an affiliation of camera clubs from Texas and surrounding states including, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico and Oklahoma. The GSCCC provides member clubs a clearinghouse of member club activities, guidance in club operation, monthly competition among member clubs and an annual convention. For more information, see the GSCCC Website. Top of Page

Club Competitions
The ASC conducts monthly photographic competitions among its members. These competitions are designed as an educational opportunity for members. The club competitions are organized along the guidelines of Regional and International organizations to be compatible with future entries of contests sponsored by those organizations. Go to the competition section on this Web site to find out more. Top of Page

By Laws
Here are the By Laws of the club. Top of Page