How it all began …
In the summer of 2001, the staff at Carman’s foto source on Springbank Ave. in Woodstock, put together a Photo Tour for their customers. It was a bus tour with stops at Elora Gorge Conservation Area and Rockwood Conservation Area. The trip was a huge success! Some of the customers present on the trip came up with the idea of meeting on a more regular basis and getting out together with others with the same interests in photography…the concept of the Woodstock Camera Club was born.
In September of 2002, the very first meeting of the Woodstock Camera Club was held at Carman’s foto source. There were 12 founding members present as well as representatives from the Tillsonburg Camera Club.
Over the next several weeks, a program was born, a club hall was made in the huge basement of the store, a constitution and bylaws were drawn up and the very first executive was elected. Before the end of the first year of operations, there were 25 registered club members.
Today, five short years later, the Woodstock Camera Club is a major force in the Oxford County Community. There are over 40 registered members. The club has an active program with a huge emphasis on getting out and taking pictures. The range of knowledge is from beginner to accomplished Photographers and the WCC works hard in the community photographing charity and community events through our Volunteers’ Program. For more information on the Woodstock Camera Club, drop us a line at wcc.6@live.ca
Membership
Membership into the Woodstock Camera Club is open to anyone with a passion for Photography. It does not require a bunch of knowledge or expensive equipment, just a desire to learn, share and have fun.
Perspective members are welcome to come out to a meeting or two to decide if the club is right for them. The cost of membership is $40.00 for a single membership for one year. The club year runs from September 1 to August 31, however, perspective members can join at any time.
For more information on membership, please feel free to contact the club at wcc.6@live.ca
Meetings are held every 2nd. Wednesday at the Altador Quality Hotel and Suites. Check the “NEXT MEETING” to the right for the next meeting date and topic.