Membership Information
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Facilities available for
color and black and white enlarging. A JOBO processor
for consistent temperature controlled results. Associate Members have most of the benefits of full members except for access to the facilities by key.Responsibilities of membership Serve on a committee. |
What do my costs of full membership pay for? Initiation fee of $50 goes toward equipment purchases and maintenance. We vote on additions we would like to acquire and purchase when money is available. Monthly fees of $25 go toward rental and upkeep of our facilities. You will not be billed for these fees unless you fall behind. We keep records of your paid up status and post them by email on a regular basis. We leave it up to you to stay no more than three months behind by writing a check to the Photographers Guild and sending it to the treasurer. Lapses in membership may be arranged without penalty for valid reasons if requested at a business meeting and approved. When can I use the facilities? Full members have a key and can enter the building and use the facilities nearly any time. The only exceptions are when members are using the same equipment (seldom) or when a class is going on requiring use of the specific equipment needed. Committee duties? Committees are a way of involving and interacting with other members, the Goshen and Elkhart County community, and beyond. Several committees need a variety of talents that provide enjoyment to the participants. What if my schedule doesn't allow me to attend many meetings? Of course, we would like all members to attend the monthly meetings on the third Wednesday evening of the month, but if you miss a meeting, minutes will be mailed to you. Committee meetings can usually be arranged to fit your schedule. Can I leave my stuff at the guild? Some storage can be accommodated at the guild for papers, chemicals, small tools, etc. These should be placed in a storage container marked with your name and kept out of the way under a shelf for example. Members have mail boxes at the guild where small items (name tags, etc.) may be kept while allowing room for inserted mail. Although the facility is relatively secure, high value personal items should probably not be kept there. How do I learn how to use the equipment? On your own you can read the manuals in our library for all the equipment. You can request assistance from another member at a meeting. We also offer courses on specific groups of equipment needed for darkroom operations, matting and framing, etc. What is the Photo of the Month contest? At each monthly meeting, members may bring a photo taken within the last year, size up to 11x14 or 10x15. Members vote and the winner receives $10 and has the photo displayed at the guild until the next meeting and also displayed on our website. |
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