The Chatham Camera Club is an 86 year old Chatham-Kent, Ontario, Canada based Photography Club, and a long time member of the Canadian Association of Photographic Arts (CAPA). We actively interact with other Clubs and National organizations to promote and further the Art of Photography in our community. We judge and promote local photographic contests as well as National submissions by other Ontario Clubs and hold seminars to help educate and encourage the enjoyment of photography.
In 2006, with the generous assistance of the Trillium Foundation we transitioned from a film and slide based Club to one primarily focused on digital cameras and technology. Although slides, film and print still play a role in our Club, all photo challenges and photo exchanges with other Clubs are now done through E-mail and the Internet. Our new digital projection equipment has enhanced our meetings, workshops and presentations significantly.
If you are reading this because you are interested in Digital Photography or would like to know how to use that new camera, we encourage you to come to our meetings or Photo Outings to see what we are all about.
In 2008, with backing from CAPA, the Trillium Foundation supported us again with a grant to purchase additional equipment to support the Club and our role in the community.
Please feel free to contact us through the contacts link if you have any questions about The Club that we can help you with. From September through May, we meet at Evangel Community Church, 76 Sandys St. Chatham, at 7:00pm on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the Month.
Please refer to our Meeting Schedule link for meeting topics and outing dates.
We look forward to seeing you!
Sincerely,
Cindy Taleski, President 2021/2022
Chatham Camera Club
Adopted February 4, 1936. Amended January 12, 1938, January, 15, 1940, December 5, 1978, January 25, 2011, October 8, 2013, July 6, 2021
Article 1 – Name
The name of this organization shall be The Chatham Camera Club.
Article 2 – Objectives
The objectives of this club shall be:
1 – To further the interest in and study of photography in all its branches.
2 – To provide a means for exchange of photographic knowledge and experience.
Article 3 – Membership
1 – Membership shall be open to any person interested in photography and the objectives of the club. Membership is obtained upon payments of dues.
2 – Lifetime Membership may be conferred upon any person by and at the discretion of the Executive Committee.
Article 4 – Officers
1 – The following positions are elected: President, Vice President(s), Secretary, Treasurer and Executive Assistants.
2 – The executive Committee shall consist of the following officers: President, Vice President(s), Secretary, Treasurer, Immediate Past President and Executive Assistants.
3 – The following positions are appointed: CAPA Representative, Photo Challenge Manager, Print Manager, Web Co-ordinator, Press Secretary, Membership Manager, Slide Projector And Film Manager, Welcoming Manager and Social Co-ordinator. This list shall be flexible, allowing positions to be added or deleted according to the club’s changing needs.
Article 5 – Dues
1 – The annual membership dues shall be payable at the first meeting in September.
2 – There shall be no membership dues for Lifetime Members and full-time students.
3 – There shall be a reduced rate for a member couple.
4 – The cost for a new member joining The Club on or after January 1st will be half the regular yearly fee.
5 – The cost for a new member joining The Club on or after April 1st will be the full, regular fee and will be applied to the following season’s dues.
Article 6 – Meetings
1 – The Annual Meeting of The Club shall be held in the month of May.
2 – A meeting of The Club shall be held each month, with the exception of June, July and August. A second meeting will be held most months.
3 – Special Meetings may be called by the Executive Committee when necessary.
4 – The Executive Committee shall hold meetings from time to time, as necessary.
Article 7 – Organization
1 – The Club’s fiscal year shall be from May 1st, to April 30th.
2 – The affairs of The Club shall be managed and directed by the Executive Committee.
3 – If, for any reason, any of the offices mentioned in Article 4 become vacant or inactive, the Executive Committee shall elect an active member to hold said office for the unexpired term.
4 – A quorum at any meeting of The Club shall be twenty-five percent of The Club.
5 – A quorum of any meeting of the Executive Committee shall consist of fifty percent of the Executive.
6 – A copy of the Constitution shall be available to each member.
Article 8 – Elections
1 – All members have the right to vote. Voting will take place at the Annual Meeting.
2 – A Nominating Committee Chairperson shall be appointed by the Executive Committee two meetings before the Annual Meeting each year. At the meeting preceding the Annual Meeting, the Nominating Committee shall make its report, presenting names of selected candidates who have agreed to allow their names to stand.
3 – At the Annual Meeting the President shall call for any further nominations.
Article 9 – Duties and Powers of Elected Officials
1 – The President shall preside at all meetings of The Club and Executive Committee. He or she shall abide by and enforce the Constitution.
2 – The Vice President shall perform the duties of the President in situations of absence of or by request of the President.
3 – The Secretary shall keep a record of the proceedings of The Club and Executive Committee and maintain the minutes.
4 – The Treasurer shall receive and hold in trust the funds of The Club, collect dues and pay accounts authorized by the Executive Committee and keep and render accounts thereof, and shall present an Annual Financial Statement at the March meeting. The President shall appoint an auditor each year, who will examine the Treasurer’s books and accounts and shall certify their correctness at the May meeting.
5 – The Executive Assistants shall perform duties as assigned by the President or the Executive Committee.
6 – The Executive Committee shall name the chairperson of all other committees and the chairperson of such committees shall name their committee members.
7 – The Executive Committee shall name members to fill appointed positions.
Article 10 – Amendments
1 – The Constitution may be amended at any meeting upon notice of motion given at the previous meeting.
2 – Amendments to the Constitution must receive the support of three-quarters of The Club members present, provided there is a quorum.
Article 11 – Order Of Business
The order of business to be followed at each meeting shall be at the discretion of the Executive Committee.
The Chatham Camera Club would like to recognize these charter members:
Bruce White
J.W. Mustard
Mac Bellyou
George M. Stirrett
Ken Langford
Jack Beardall
Ross Hicklin
G.A. McCubbin
Harold Stewart
George James