President	Cindy Neilsen
	Vice President
	Secretary	Daylene Wallington
	Treasurer	Albert Orban
	Newsletter	Bj Madsen
	Competitions	Anne McIntosh

President Cindy Neilsen opened the fall meeting at the Doghide Gallery, starting at 7:00 pm Tuesday, September 25, with nine members and one guest in attendance. Gallery owner Marion Ritter spoke to the group first, requesting some changes in our arrangements with the use of the Gallery. It was agreed that Don Barbour, who lives in Tisdale, should be in charge of the key. The possibility of staging another "Shutterbug Show" in the early new year was discussed and Mrs. Ritter agreed to host it in the Gallery if the Club would look after the preparation and hanging of the show. It was concluded that it might be possible to do at the end of January or early in February.

Secretary Daylene Wallington presented an update of club activity at the end of last season, but a treasurer's report could not be provided with the absence of Albert Orban. Club dues, which continue at last year's rate of $25 for individuals and $35 for families, were collected by Don Barbour who will get them to treasurer Orban for deposit.

The Tisdale and District Museum calendar was discussed. Bj. Madsen had attended the supper and showed the group the calendar which had been made up of 35 photographs provided by five of the club members. The club was mentioned on the back of the calendar but no individual photo credit had been provided. Some discussion took place about possible future calendar work by the club and how it might be improved in subsequent years.

Gerald McLellan reported about the club's internet web page and it was concluded that it is doing very well. Anne McIntosh reported on the "Photo Fun" competition, inviting everyone to submit one photograph, in .JPG format (full size!). Gerald will e-mail the rules and requirements to everyone and we are invited to send our photograph to Anne.

The photograph display which hangs at the Public Library was discussed. It has been quite successful, generating lots of positive comments. As it has been hung for a few months now, it should probably be replaced with new images. Melfort Credit Union has requested some photographs to display and the possibility of hanging photos at Caleb Village was discussed. Don Barbour will continue to print enlargements for anyone who wishes, simply to recover his cost. He can print up to 13" x 19" borderless enlargements.

Members were asked to continue last year's "Show and Tell" by bringing a photograph that they like and should be prepared to discuss it. This year, the size should be 11" x 14" as we already have a good collection of 8" x 10" images on hand. Various ideas were discussed for what we might do for this year. It was concluded that getting together for a group photo shoot project was always logistically difficult and members were challenged to take advantage of the fall colours and get outside and take some autumn pictures. Further, we might select a suitable challenge for each month during the upcoming season. For next meeting, members were encouraged to bring some photographic equipment to display and discuss so that all of us can become familiar with the new equipment as it becomes available.

Ten pictures were on display for the "Theme Shoot", the subject of which was "small/teeny tiny/macro" for this month. After the judging, first place was tied between Gerald McLellan's squirrel close-up and Don Barbour's bee close-up. Third place went to Daylene Wallington for a shot of a mosquito. The rest of the entries were returned as their owners described their subject material and how it was done. An excellent set of submissions.

Following lunch, provided by Cindy Nielsen and Daylene Wallington and conversation, the meeting was adjourned.