It's the end of August and another season starts. For me, one which
I approach quite differently than in the past as I have the honour
of being elected your Chairman. I do hope that I can fulfill your
confidence and trust in me. I shall put a lot of effort into attempting
just that.
Your new committee has already been at work through the hot summer
months designing and preparing for the new season. Mark Chapman, assisted
by new committee members Francis Crossley and Mike Stephenson, has
prepared another interesting programme of events.
We will have speakers from all sides of the film making industry
as well as our usual crop of competitions and practical evenings.
The theme this year is "Getting to Know Your Camera". We
plan to show you what all the buttons and gadgets and gizmos do so
you can experiment and create stunning visuals just like the techno
boys in Hollywood!
One crusade I would like to start is to encourage more members to
show their films at club nights. We tend to see the same old faces
enter the competitions and perhaps some feel they can't compete with
the digital gang. Believe me, it is not always quality of image that
decides a winner. We have had winners last year who made films without
computers and produced excellent, enjoyable films that deserved their
awards. This invite includes the celluloid brigade - we see all too
little of your excellent work!
If you don't want to enter a competition, but would like to show
your film then please ask. We will fit it into the programme. Chris
Booth did just this with his family history film last year. It proved
to be one of the best evenings of the year. So apart from getting
to know your cameras, let's get to know each other!
Have a great season at RFVM.
Are You Kitted Out For The New Term?
We are now taking orders for club Sweatshirts and Polo Shirts.
Sizes: small, medium, large, X-large.
Colours: Birch, Bottle Green, Bright Red, Royal Blue, Burgundy,
French Navy, Sky Blue, White, or Yellow.
Prices: Sweatshirts £12.75. Polo shirts £12.00.
To Order: Simply speak to Bruce or Peter Dawes or telephone
0118 9471352.
(Editor's note: besides being really good value for money, they
are attractive and comfortable articles of clothing. These Club shirts
also serve other purposes. When you are visiting other clubs, attending
competitions, or shooting at outdoor locations you can feel proud
to show you belong to a great club. Buy a shirt, and fly the flag!!)
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