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Next Monday
Next Monday we have Richard Boyle talking to us about his trip to Nambia. It will be an interesting evening with fantastic images.
New 2025 Committee
With the arrival of the New Year the new committee is now in place and ready for an enjoyable photography year.
We would like to once again thank the old committee for the work done in 2024.
Just as a reminder, the 2025 Committee is below.
Chairperson - Steve Crozier (chairperson@offshoot.ie)
Vice Chairperson - Robbie O’Leary (vice-chairperson@offshoot.ie)
Secretary - Andy Quinlan (secretary@offshoot.ie)
Treasurer - Nigel Leyland (treasurer@offshoot.ie)
Competitions - Lionel Barker (competitions@offshoot.ie)
Subcommittee - Jean Clarke
Outings - Eithne O’Leary (outings@offshoot.ie)
Subcommittee - Lionel Barker, Gerry Moloney, Ger Halpin, Frazer Meredith & Julie Quinn
IT/Membership/Newsletter - Ian Gemmell (webadmin@offshoot.ie)
Subcommittee (IT/Newsletter) - Mike Smith, Ken Dobson, Matt Dunne, Gerry Donovan, Emily Gallagher, Lionel Barker, Jean Clarke & Gerry Halpin
SWM - Bob Acton (swm@offshoot.ie)
New Members - Deirdre Irwin (newmembers@offshoot.ie)
IPF - Emily Gallagher (ipf@offshoot.ie)
If you would like to help the committee, please get in contact. We could always do with more help with both the Website and Newsletter.
Digital Evening
On Monday 27th January as we have various members with Knowledge of all things digital.
Come and get your questions answered in small groups rather than in front of everyone. Questions will be
Addressed on the following topics:
Lightroom
Affinity
TPE/Photo Pills ( photo planning software)
Photoshop
Other issues
At the last one a popular discussion was held on what monitor to buy for example.
Would be great to receive questions in advance
The 2025 Photo Challenge (2025 PC)
We are delighted to announce that the 2025 Photo Challenge is now open.
As before, members will be free to set their own theme for the challenge and we will present our work to the club next October.
You can email queries and/or your intended challenge to Gerry at 25pc@offshoot.ie.
Spring Shoot With Me
For those new to the club, Shoot With Me is a project-based activity the club puts together twice a year.
The principle idea is that around 12 club members volunteer to facilitate a small group of other club
members in a chosen photographic project.
The essence of SWM is twofold:
1. It allows members to meet and socialise with other members while taking part in a photographic project and
2. It allows members to practice/explore/develop, or learn about some aspect of photography.
To bring your newfound skills to fruition, everyone gets to present two of their images at a Showcase in May.
Call for Leaders:
Many thanks to those members who have volunteered to be leaders. Without you, Shoot With Me wouldn’t be
possible. A few more leaders are needed before the Spring SWM can commence.
To volunteer to lead a group, send an email with your chosen project title and include a short description
to swm@offshoot.ie
Bob Acton (SWM co-ordinator)
Outings
The next outing will be on Saturday 18 th January to Wicklow Gaol.
Details will be put on the website and an invitation will issue shortly.
2025 Annual Subscription Fees Now Due
The annual 2025 subscription renewing members of €90 is now due.
Please ensure that you pay by 28th February 2025. Payment can be made by PayPal at https://www.offshoot.ie/subs or to the Treasurer (Nigel) in the meetings with cash/card or via bank transfer. Please email treasurer@offshoot.ie for BIC and IBAN details. |
