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The North Central Camera Club Council News Bulletin Volume 53 No. 3 WWW.N4C.US February 2018 The N4C Bulletin is the official publication of the North Central Camera Club Council which serves camera clubs in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Wyoming. Published Monthly except for Summer. Annual subscription rate is $10 for 10 issues. N4C is affiliated with the Photographic Society of America. N4C Bulletin Staff Editor/Publisher: Sharla Glick, edit@n4c.us E-Publisher: Gene Schwope, photopeople01@aol.com President s Message Winter is downhill from here! That s the good news for us photographers. Other news is more mundane. Most of the officers, Board of Directors (BOD) members, and a few other members will be meeting in Carlisle, IA, on March 10 th to review and possibly revise the Duties section of the Handbook. If there is time, we may address other suggestions for changes/improvements in other parts. The main purpose here is to have the Handbook reflect how the council is actually functioning today. Have any suggestions about changes in the Duties section? Get in touch with an officer or a BOD member. Past-president Linda Rutherford is, at this writing, looking for two more N4C members to step up to fill two vacant positions on the BOD. The council that serves all clubs and members in N4C is staffed by members who are willing to volunteer their time, energy and expertise. If you are one of those members, please get in touch with Linda; her e-mail address is lruther1@comcast.net. She will be more than happy to hear from you. The above shot is not a great one but it is an example of patience and luck. The blue-grey overcast of late afternoon along the North Shore was suddenly broken by an opening in the clouds, which lasted only a few minutes before it closed. Luck? Yes. But patience above all. Always a photographer s virtue. Bob Lathti N4C President Duluth/Superior Camera Club Page 1

Page 2 B & W Pictorial Prints 1st Steam & Diesel - Robert Lahti, Duluth-Superior 2nd Churning Butter By Hand - Paul Grillo, Des Moines 3rd In the Old School House - Deb Shoning, Des Moines HM Too Late for a Bike Ride - David Brown, Des Moines HM The Rancher & His Horse - Diane Darnielle, Des Moines HM Sundog - Kathleen Wolleat, Duluth-Superior 21 entries from 9 clubs. Judging Club: Sioux City. Chair: Carl Hardy. Judges: Doug Corirad, Carol Blair, Nick Masuen. Comments: An excellent variety of subjects with excellent composition, blacks & whites and exposure. Color Prints 1st Monarch Butterflies - Kevin Smith, Sioux City 2nd Last Light in the Canyon - John Paulson, Sioux City 3rd Shredding Ice - Brian Stockton, Des Moines HM Swallow Tail - Carol Blair, Sioux City HM Magnolia - Paula Warp, Sioux City HM Kipspringer - Jack Bristow, Sioux City 39 entries from 8 clubs. Judging Club: Topeka. Chair: Greg Hoglund. Judges: Terry Sandlin, Don Thun, Don Martin. Comments: Lots of great images. Many scores were very close. Digital Altered Reality 1st Captured - Gordon Court, Fargo-Moorhead 2nd A Ride in the Moon Light - Mike Barker, Omaha 3rd Doctor D and Friend - Bob Rude, Iowa City HM Artist 2520 3612 c - Sarah Bissell, Shutterbug HM Puppies - Sharon Watson, Fargo-Moorhead HM Blackswamp - Jose Garcia, Dubuque HM Red River Overlook - Drago Nemec, Fargo-Moorhead HM Dakotaland - Larry Syverud, Saint Paul HM Free Hugs - Sondra Barry, Wichita Area HM Fallen Maple Leaf in Abstract - Ken Wolter, Western Wisconsin 91 entries from 20 clubs. Judging Club: Women s Color Photo Club. Chair: Linda Rutherford. Judges: Andree Swanson, Marilyn Victor, Terri Sposito. Comments: A lot of very creative ideas. Digital Journalism 1st The Unheard - Diane Lowry, Des Moines 2nd Cycling Racer - Mike Waterman, Western Wisconsin 3rd Under Up and In - Bob Muschewske, Saint Paul HM Playtime-Pounce - Sheldon Farwell, Great River HM Surfing the Sand - Greg Hoglund, Topeka HM Now is my Thurn - Drago Nemec, Fargo-Moorhead HM Tattered Soul - Diana Borash, Iowa City HM Up Up and Away - Allen Kurth, Omaha HM Right on Target - Ronnie Hartman, Saint Paul HM Bungy Fun - Melissa Anderson, Western Wisconsin 96 entries from 21 clubs. Judging Club: Minnesota Valley Photography Club. Chair: Dr. Jim Rice. Judges: Rick Graves, Karen Biwersi, Rich Roberts. Page 2

Page 3 Digital B&W 1st Pony Express Riders - Doug Conrad, Sioux City 2nd Jagged Coast - Mark Gromko, Iowa City 3rd Standing Strong - Ron Tigges, Dubuque HM That Would Be No - Beverly Hawkins, Women s Color HM In the Spot Light - Markus Erk, Black Hills HM Portrait of a Cat - Madhu Singh, Iowa City HM Innocence - Gary Fagan, Dubuque HM Cowboy Wedding - Ken Cheung, Minnesota Valley HM A Cowboy & His Horse - Diane Darnielle, Des Moines HM Wizard - Drago Nemec, Fargo-Moorhead HM Orchids - Wilford Yoder, Iowa City HM Succulent in San Antonio - Peggy Boike, Saint Paul HM Cades Cove - Terry Turner, Omaha 124 entries from 23 clubs. Judging Club: Western Wisconsin Photo Club. Chair: Terry Butler. Judges: Ken Wolter, Betty Bryan, Marianne Diericks. Digital Nature 1st Green Iguana with Dewlap 3 - Jim Duncan, Saint Paul 2nd Dragon on Dewy Morning - Sue Oberstar, Western Wisconsin 3rd Yellowstone Bison for Dinner - Donna Turner, Omaha HM Lunch on the Fly - Paul Grillo, Des Moines HM Prairie Chicken Dance on the Lek - David Brown, Des Moines HM Hairy Woodpecker (1 of 1) - Marilyn Victor, Women s Color HM Fly the Friendly Skies - Kevin McTague, Dubuque HM Yum - Peggy Volden, Fargo-Moorhead HM Fiery-throated Hummingbird - Martha Farwell, Great River HM Taking Rest - Bob Mueller, La Crosse Area HM Cougar with Squirrel - Jean McDonough, North Metro HM Tobacco Hornworm - PK Mattingly, Wichita Area HM Wolf Puppy Stalking - Larry Weinman, Western Wisconsin 129 entries from 23 clubs. Judging Club: Black Hills Photography Club. Chair: Dan Ray / Jacqueline Rinehart. Judges: Sherry Rob, Michael Slabeck, Richard Carlson. Digital Pictorial 1st The Sentinel - Paul Grillo, Des Moines 2nd Just Jack - Bonny Fleming, Black Hills 3rd Donut Break - Kyra Hanson, Minot HM Not His Best Day - Shane Abbitt, Des Moines HM Harvest - Jose Garcia, Dubuque HM Walking Under Arches - Jean McDonough, North Metro HM Mill Interior - Tom Arnhold, Topeka HM Maroon Bells at Sunrise - Brad Eide, Fargo-Moorhead HM Yoga on the Beach - Ken Cheung, Minnesota Valley HM Mourning Castro - Diana Borash, Iowa City HM Hudson Fireworks - Terry Butler, Western Wisconsin HM Boundary Waters Campsite - Marianne Diericks, Western Wisconsin HM Eight Ball Corner Pocket - Karen Davidson, Women s Color HM A Ferrier and His Sister - David Brown, Des Moines 129 entries from 24 clubs. Judging Club: Wichita Area Camera Club. Chair: Dwight Corrin. Judges: Jim Boots, Paulette Mattingly, Bruce Ward. Page 3

Page 4 Digital Travel 1st Elakala Falls, Allegheny Mountains, West Virginia - Andreas Exner, Dubuque 2nd Ousel Falls MT - Bonny Fleming, Black Hills 3rd Myrtle Beach SC - Melissa Anderson, Western Wisconsin HM Ciudaddelas Ciencias Spain - Jose Garcia, Dubuque HM Lake Superior Milky Way Hovland MN - Terry Butler, Western Wisconsin HM Lake Sylvan South Dakota - Betsy Petersen, Sioux Falls HM Photographer at Badlands Sunrise South Dakota - Tom Schendel, North Metro HM Zion Valley Utah - Kevin McTague, Dubuque HM Vernazza Overlook Italy - Allen Kurth, Omaha HM Grand Marais Harbor MN - Pavel Blagev, Western Wisconsin 99 entries from 23 clubs. Judging Club: Fargo-Moorhead Camera Club. Chair: Bruce Bernstein. Judges: Sharon Watson, Dale Rehder, Drago Nemec. Journalism Prints 1st Headed for a Fall - Diane Darnielle, Des Moines 2nd Going Down - David Brown, Des Moines 3rd Roped by the Cowboy Badland - Dwight Tomes, Des Moines HM Life at North Hills Raptor Center - Wilford Yoder, Iowa City 13 entries from 6 clubs. Judging Club: Duluth Superior. Chair: Diane Fonger. Judges: Bob Lahti, Doug Granlund, Jane Heineke. Nature Prints 1st Wild Stalking Wolf - Paul Grillo, Des Moines 2nd Late Afternoon Snack - Dwight Tomes, Des Moines 3rd Quiet Reflection - Robert Lahti, Duluth-Superior HM Dragonfly in the Dew - Kristie Burns, Des Moines HM Mealtime - Diane Darnielle, Des Moines HM Solitude - Terri Dermody, Des Moines 25 entries from 8 clubs. Judging Club: Sioux City. Chair: Carl Hardy. Judges: Doug Conrad, Carol Blair, Nick Masuen. Comments: Outstanding prints with great colors, great composition, very sharp withe a wide variety of subjects. Very dificult to choose winners. Travel Prints 1st Buffalo Roaming Theodore Roosevelt NP, ND - Diane Darnielle, Des Moines 2nd Elements of the Palouse WA - Deb Shoning, Des Moines 3rd New York City Central Pk Tunnel - Celine Hartwig, Iowa City HM World's Steepest Railroad, Dubuque, IA - David Brown, Des Moines HM Defined Light & Shadow Badlands NP, SD - Paul Grillo, Des Moines 19 entries from 8 clubs. Judging Club: Duluth Superior. Chair: Dine Fonger. Judges: Bob Lahti, Doug Granlund, Jane Heinike. Page 4

Page 5 Altered Reality Prints 1st Construction Site at Twilight - Dwight Tomes, Des Moines 2nd Sea Monster - Mark Gromko, Iowa City 3rd Light Refraction in Water - Doug Conrad, Sioux City HM Theodore Roosvelt NP - Diane Darnielle, Des Moines HM My Heart - Paul Grillo, Des Moines HM Glowing Bison - Bob Rude, Iowa City 26 entries from 5 clubs. Judging Club: Central Iowa. Chair: Jim Svec. Judges: Amy Snyder, Ed Siems, Jim Davis. B & W Pictorial Prints 1st Saint Mary's Church - Michael Walsh, Sioux City 2nd St. John's Basilica - Deb Shoning, Des Moines 3rd US 89A Arizona Najaho Bridge - Larry Crabb, Sioux City HM The Broom Maker's Shop - David Brown, Des Moines HM She Waited - Roxanne Westman, Fargo-Moorhead HM Snack Time - Sharon Watson, Fargo-Moorhead 33 entries from 10 clubs. Judging Club: Southwest Iowa Shutterbugs. Chair: Sheila Sutton. Judges: Walter Fengler, Brenda Strauss, Debbie Bates. Color Prints 1st Double Arches - Moab, Utah - Ed Lorson, Iowa City 2nd New Hampshire Fall Color - Diane Darnielle, Des Moines 3rd Mother and Child - Jack Bristow, Sioux City HM Badlands Bull - Rita Frovarp, Fargo-Moorhead HM Church and Barn - Mark Gromko, Iowa City HM Red Barn in Winter - Steve Paulson, Sioux City 37 entries from 10 clubs. Judging Club: LaCrosse. Chair: Peder Schoenfeld Judges: Jerry Bonsack, John Zoerb, Terry Zalewsski. Comments: There were many prints that were poorly mounted. One outstanding image had a label affixed to the front of the image, disqualifying it. Digital Altered Reality 1st Alpha Male - Marianne Diericks, Western Wisconsin 2nd Witnessing a Leap of Faith -Bill Wiliamson, Central Iowa 3rd Til Death Du Us Part - Nikki McDonald, Omaha HM Bongo Guy - Markus Erk, Black Hills HM Racing into Reality - Ron Tigges, Dubuque HM Walking in the Rain - Bob Rude, Iowa City HM Bowl - Meg Klink, Iowa City HM Caught in a Bubble - Jenny Noecker, Saint Paul 73 entries from 18 clubs. Judging Club: Des Moines Camera Club. Chair: Diane Darnielle. Judges: Dwight Tomes, Paul Grillo, Diane Lowry. Comments: Good group of altered images. Some were very creative. Page 5

Page 6 Digital B&W 1st Trumpet Lily - Terry Butler, Western Wisconsin 2nd Great Egret Feeting - Keith Anderson, Sioux Falls 3rd B-17 - Dennis Hoyne, North Metro HM Yosemite Falls - Kevin McTague, Dubuque HM Durango & Silverton Train - Diane Darnielle, Des Moines HM Runner - Brian Stockton, Des Moines HM The Mushroom - BW - Nikki McDonald, Omaha HM A Dark and Stormy Night - Fred Sobottka, Western Wisconsin HM Trumpeter Swan - Marianne Diericks, Western Wisconsin HM Tulip Dance - Terry Butler, Western Wisconsin HM Sentinels - Richard Hudson, Western Wisconsin 106 entries from 18 clubs. Judging Club: Minnesota Valley Photography Club. Chair: Jim Rice. Judges: Andy Zumbach, Karen Biwersi, Joy Kamano. Digital Journalism 1st Minneapolis Aquatennial - Karen Biwersi, Minnesota Valley 2nd High Speed Pass - Ken Cheung, Minnesota Valley 3rd Precision - Robert Lahti, Duluth-Superior HM Remembering You at Christmas - Barb McGraw, Des Moines HM Just Missed - Tim Zeltinger, Minot HM National Anthem Jump - Ken Cheung, Minnesota Valley HM Ice Fishing - Nikki McDonald, Omaha HM Getting er done! - Terry Butler, Saint Paul HM Snow Cross - Fred Sobottka, Western Wisconsin 84 entries from 17 clubs. Judging Club: Cedar Rapids Camera Club. Chair: Sandra Kotowske. Judges: SuAnn Tichy, Susan Stepanek, Regina Kotowske. Digital Nature 1st Dominance Scuffle - Dwight Tomes, Des Moines 2nd Campground Visitor - Ronnie Hartman, Saint Paul 3rd Snowy Egret and Large Garter - Irwin Dean Foy, Wichita Area HM Coming In - Ed Siems, Central Iowa HM Ouch - Gary Fagan, Dubuque HM What's for Dinner - Kevin McTague, Dubuque HM Leopard with Puku Kill - Jean McDonough, North Metro HM Lynx on the Prowl - Bob Lundquist, Saint Paul HM Milky Way over Hollow Rock - Terry Butler, Western Wisconsin HM Wood Duck - Larry Weinman, Western Wisconsin HM Prairie Chicken Dancers Keith Anderson, Sioux Falls 108 entries from 19 clubs. Judging Club: Shutterbug Camera Club. Chair: John F. Larson, Jr.. Judges: Shirley White, Sarah Bissell, Jack Gustison. Comments: Nice batch of images. Winning image was a unamimous choice.. Nature Prints 1st Silver Cascades - Mark Gromko, Iowa City 2nd Coyote - Diane Darnielle, Des Moines 3rd Frankling's Objection - Robert Lahti, Duluth-Superior HM Saw Whet Owl - David Brown, Des Moines HM Jay - Michael Greiner, Sioux City HM White-Faced Ibis - Carol Blair, Sioux City 31 entries from 9 clubs. Judging Club: Southwest Iowa Shutterbugs. Chair: Sheila Sutton. Judges: Walter Fengler, Brenda Strauss, Debbie Bates. Page 6

Page 7 Digital Pictorial 1st Gotham City - Shane Monahan, Sioux City 2nd Lift Bridge and Fireworks - Angela Hoffman, Fargo-Moorhead 3rd Posing in Snow with Mistletoe - Jean McDonough, North Metro HM Pittsburgh at Night - Ed Lower, Color Shooters HM Snoopy - Gary Fagan, Dubuque HM Windmill - Jose Garcia, Dubuque HM Badlands Sunrise - Robert Lahti, Duluth-Superior HM Kingbirds - Dale Rehder, Fargo-Moorhead HM Common Loon with Chick - Sharon Watson, Fargo-Moorhead HM Train in Rockies - Sheldon Farwell, Great River HM Swings - Karen Biwersi, Minnesota Valley 110 entries from 19 clubs. Judging Club: St. Paul. Chair: Gene Schwope. Judges: Herb Gustafson, Morris Gildemeister, Jim Lindsay. Comments: Our judges thought images had better variety than past judging, but design and composition were weaker. Congratulations to all of the winning photographers. Digital Travel 1st Little Missouri,Th Roosevelt NP, ND - Andreas Exner, Dubuque 2nd Volcanos NP Lava Field Hawaii - Tom Schendel, North Metro 3rd Rainy Day at Place du Terte - France - Nikki McDonald, Omaha HM Windows Arches Nat Utah - Gary Fagan, Dubuque HM MN Pier at Sunset Duluth, MN - Kathleen Wolleat, Duluth-Superior HM Silence of the Moon, South Dakota - Tim Beaulier, Duluth-Superior HM Riverwalk near the Bridge - Stuart Florida - Sharon Watson, Fargo-Moorhead HM August 21st 2017 North Platte Nebraska - Scott Foss, Fargo-Moorhead HM My Roots are Showing Bryce - Brad Eide, Fargo-Moorhead HM Catherine Summer Palace - Russia - Terry Turner, Omaha HM Splitrock Lighthouse MN - Steve Simmer, Saint Paul 107 entries from 19 clubs. Judging Club: Sioux Falls Camera Club. Chair: Jim Craig. Judges: Ken Rasmussen, Sandy Jorgenson, Kent Staub.] Journalism Prints 1st Threshing the Hay Away - Paul Grillo, Des Moines 2nd Bull Wins this One - Diane Darnielle, Des Moines 3rd Catch Me If You Can - David Brown, Des Moines HM Working the Glass - Dwight Tomes, Des Moines HM Synchronized Leaders - Robert Lahti, Duluth-Superior HM Getting in Tune - Wilford Yoder, Iowa City 110 entries from 19 clubs. Judging Club: Saint Paul Camera Club. Chair: Gene Schwope. Judges: Herb Gustafson, Morris Gildemeister, Jim Lindsay. Comments: Our judges thought images had better variety than past judgings, but design and composition were weaker. Congratulations to all of the winning photographers.. Travel Prints 1st Immigrant Hospital Windows NYC, NY - Dwight Tomes, Des Moines 2nd Sunrise on Motor Mill Elkader, Iowa - David Brown, Des Moines 3rd Pittsburgh at Night - Wilford Yoder, Iowa City HM Yaquina Lighthouse - Oregon - Diane Darnielle, Des Moines HM Peaceful Break - Dunedin NZ - Robert Lahti, Duluth-Superior HM Portland Head Lighthouse - Maine - Mark Gromko, Iowa City 16 entries from 7 clubs. Judging Club: Great River. Chair: Ryno W Olson. Judges: Hal Woods, Roger Luft, Sharon Snyder. Comments: Interesting group of prints. There were some prints whose labels were misplaced. We did not think the makers wanted them judged upside down however. Page 7

Mark your calendars for the 1 st weekend of May, May 4, 5 & 6, 2018 N4C Mini Spring Convention at Saint Thomas More Center in Panora, Iowa. Everyone always used to say Spring brook, and understood what we were talking about. With the close of Spring brook we have changed the name to N4C Mini Spring Convention or just spring convention for short. Be thinking about a great photo weekend that you can get the best food, great dorm facilities, time with others who have the same enthusiasm as you do about sharing and learning more about photography for little as $113 for the whole weekend. Willard Sharp: Friday evening On Friday night we have some great information and entertainment planned. Willard Sharp, from Madrid, Iowa is a storm chaser and an awesome astrophotographer who loves to show everyone how easy it is to get out and shoot. Milky Way has just started coming out and Willard shoots all year long. We will hear his presentation then we can hopefully get out and shoot some star trails before the moon comes out around 10:30. Ty Smedes: Saturday Morning As an icon of the north-country, the Loon has created magic for all who have enjoyed his antics and that magical call of the wild. Join Urbandale Iowa writer/photographer Ty Smedes as he lectures about the life history of the Loon, and shares many stunning images. Ty has made many trips to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area of northern Minnesota, where he has captured iconic images of a female loon, on the nest, with youngsters riding on her back, and even the male feeding the young, as they rest there. Ty will share many anecdotes and will show how a nature photographer pre-visualizes and plans a wilderness photography trip. Join us for an exciting and educational presentation! Page 8

Gerry Bonsack: Saturday Evening I ve planned a lot of fun and hopefully great entertainment. As you know, Gerry Bonsack always has some great fun ideas to shoot. He has gone above and beyond with his light painting toys. He has been working since last convention. We will be light painting Saturday night with all of his toys.old and New. Check out some of his websites he has set up.https://youtu.be/qsv7cwg-94m These are from last year. Check out the agenda we have lots of great participating photography planned and it will be after dark both Friday and Saturday. Great information: Judging information,(will get you thinking), Drones Photos and more ( plan your questions now, Ken will answer all he can and if weather permitting fly,a little. Jerry Ranch will be the Saturday evening speaker. He has recently returned from a trip to the Grand Canyon and area around. BUT this won t be just a normal trip to the Grand Canyon. I will have more information in the upcoming months for the N4C Mini Spring Convention and if you come early or stay late great places to shoot around the area too. Set your calendar now to attend. Registration forms are in this newsletter too. This is a great weekend to enjoy. See you at the N4C Spring Mini Convention May 4,5 & 6, 2018 Debbie Bates A Note of apology from your Editor - My heartfelt apologies for your long awaited Bulletin and November competition news. I went in for a fairly routine partial knee replacement that wound up taking me out of commission for months rather than weeks. Three weeks later, just after the death of my mother-in-law, I needed a second surgery to repair a torn ligament. I don t even get the benefit of a second scar, they just opened it back up! I suggested a zipper this time maybe? Another round of heavy duty painkillers. woke up from surgery with the flu followed closely by bronchitis. Good news is I ve mostly missed winter! Happy to be back to work this week and catching up on everything that s happened since early December. Kind regards, Sharla Glick edit@n4c.us Where s Sharla?! Page 9

2018 N4C Spring Mini-Convention Saint Thomas More Center, near Panora, Iowa https://stmcenter.com/directions-to-stmc Tentative Schedule May 4-5-6th, 2018 Friday, May 4th 3:00 Check-in 4:00 Welcome Bob Lahti, N4C President 4:15 Board of Directors Meeting All members welcome to attend 6:00 Dinner 7:00 Larry & Delores Meister STMC Information 7:10 PSA Presentation Gene Schwope 8:00 Willard Sharp Storm Chasing and Astrophotography 9:00 Popcorn Depending on weather those wanting to participate; Willard Sharp will be setup for star trails or some light painting after the meeting. Saturday, May 5th 8:00 Breakfast 9:00 John Larson Presentation on PSA judging criteria 10:00 Break 10:15 Ty Smedes The Great Outdoors 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Dwight Tomes TCI 2:00 Paul Grillo 3:15 Break 3:30 Ken DePu Drones 6:00 Dinner 7:00 Panorama Print Winners 7:15 Jerry Ranch Grand Canyon It Only takes a Moment 9:00 Popcorn Play time with Jerry Bonsack Light Painting. Jerry has come up with some great new toys for everyone to play with. Plan on staying after dark! Sunday, May 6th 8:00 Breakfast 9:00 Dubuque Camera Club presents the 2018 N4C Annual Convention September 14-15, 2018 9:30 Photo Essay Entries are presented Dwight Tomes 11:30 Lunch Revision date: January 29, 2018 by Debbie Bates Page 10

Mark your calendar NOW to attend. May 4, 5, & 6, 2018 N4C SPRING MINI-CONVENTION REGISTRATION Saint Thomas More Center https://stmcenter.com/directions-to-stmc Near Panora, Iowa Complete the registration form and send it along with your check NOW. DEADLINE DATE for arrival of your registration is Monday, April 23. NO registration will be accepted after the deadline date of April 23. PLEASE This means that you have to mail your registration BEFORE April 18. NO REFUNDS AFTER April 26. A confirmation email will be sent out to you upon the receipt of your money and registration. MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: N4C SPRING MINI-CONVENTION Return Registration & check to: Delores Meister Questions? 421 Pleasant View Dr. phone: 319-624-2516 Solon, IA 52333 email: LDKlikmeister@aol.com Please PRINT Name(s): Day Phone: ( Address: Eve. Phone: ( ) - ) - City-State-Zip: e-mail address: Member of Camera Club in N4C THIS YEAR: Note the location - NO bed linens or towels provided. Where else can you enjoy photo programs, meet friends, eat 6 meals all for $98 and then room two nights for an additional $15?! Number of people Total cost Package #1: Dorm Room Use @ $113 per person $ (Includes: Meals & lodging in dorms 9 beds per room. Bring your own BEDDING, TOWELS, soap,toiletries, etc.) Package #2: Day Use @ $98 per person $ (Includes: Meals & day use learning center. Not use of dorm room) Grand Total $ Page 11