Mar
2
to Mar 31
Mar
2
to Aug 21
CLUB EXHIBIT: "Moments"
Joplin Public Library located at 1901 E 20th Street in Joplin, Missouri
Mar
13
6:00 PM18:00
NEW CAMERA COURSE • Pre-registered SWMCC Members Only
Pre-registered SWMCC Members Only. Meet prior to regular club meeting. The King Room of The Library Center.
Mar
13
7:15 PM19:15
2nd THURDAY SKILLS NIGHT • "How to Edit a Photo" featuring guest presenter, Greg Disch
PLEASE NOTE SLIGHT TIME CHANGE: Meeting will begin at 7:15PM. The Auditorium of The Library Center, 4653 S Campbell Ave in Springfield, Missouri.
Mar
13
11:59 PM23:59
DUE: PSA INTERCLUB COMPETITION - Round #3 entries
Email your submissions to Jane Ballard by midnight, March 13th (see full details & specifications in MEMBERS ONLY menu tab of website).
Mar
15
to Mar 16
2-DAY WORKSHOP • "BEGINNER Adobe Lightroom Classic" with Greg Disch
Watch for full details to come once confirmed. This will be a repeat of the BEGINNER 2024 workshop of same topic. Lead by professional workshop presenter, Greg Disch. Note that there will also be a SWMCC-sponsored ADVANCED workshop on June 13 & 14, 2025.
Mar
27
7:00 PM19:00
MEETING • "How to Shoot Macro When You Don't Have a Macro Lens"
Meet in the Auditorium of The Library Center, 4653 S Campbell Ave in Springfield, Missouri.
Mar
27
11:59 PM23:59
DUE: Spring SCAVENGER HUNT Entries
Email to Jane Ballard, jane@janeballard.com • See complete rules & instruction in MEMBERS ONLY menu tab of this website. MEMBERS ONLY competition.
Apr
10
7:00 PM19:00
2nd THURSDAY SKILLS NIGHT • "Portraits 101"
Meet in Auditorium of The Library Center, 4653 S Campbell Ave in Springfield, Missouri. “Portraits 101” presentation plus we will vote on Spring Scavenger Hunt winners.
Apr
10
11:59 PM23:59
DUE: 2nd QUARTER COMPETITION entries
Submit digital entries before midnight. See details & specifications in the MEMBERS ONLY menu tab.
Apr
24
7:00 PM19:00
MEETING • "Photographing Waterfalls and Cascades" with Sony Hocklander
Meet in Auditorium of The Library Center, 4653 S Campbell Ave in Springfield, Missouri.
May
8
7:00 PM19:00
2nd THURSDAY SKILLS NIGHT • "All About Lenses, ND Filters and Long Exposure"
NOTE CHANGE OF USUAL MEETING LOCATION: Community Room of Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library, 2214 S Brentwood Blvd in Springfield, Missouri.
May
22
7:00 PM19:00
MEETING • 2nd Quarter Competition Results & "Product Photography" presentation
NOTE CHANGE OF USUAL MEETING LOCATION: Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library, 2214 S Brentwood Blvd in Springfield, Missouri. After Quarterly Results, there will also be a “Product Photography” presentation by David Eslick.
Jun
2
to Jun 30
TEAM EXHIBIT: "Color Our World," Midtown Carnegie Library
Located at Midtown Carnegie Library at 397 E Central Steet in Springfield, Missouri.
Jun
12
7:00 PM19:00
2nd THURSDAY SKILLS NIGHT • "Choosing & Using the Best Tripod for You" with Greg Disch
Guest speaker - Greg Disch. Meet in Auditorium of The Library Center, 4653 S Campbell Ave. in Springfield, Missouri.
Jun
13
to Jun 14
2-DAY WORKSHOP • "ADVANCED Adobe Lightroom Classic" with Greg Disch
Watch for full details to come once confirmed. This will be a repeat of the ADVANCED 2024 workshop of same topic lead by professional workshop presenter, Greg Disch. Note that the “Beginner” version of this workshop is scheduled for March 15 & 16, 2025.
Jun
26
7:00 PM19:00
MEETING • Spring Picnic
NOTE CHANGE OF USUAL LOCATION: Gay Parita on Route 66, 21118 Old 66 near Ash Grove. Picnic will be held in the pavilion.
Jul
2
to Jul 31
Jul
10
7:00 PM19:00
2nd THURSDAY SKILLS NIGHT • "Long Exposure at f22: Cars on the Highway"
Meet in the Auditorium of The Library Center, 4653 S Campbell Ave in Springfield, Missouri. 3rd Quarter Competition entries will also be due by midnight.
Jul
10
11:59 PM23:59
DUE: 3rd QUARTER COMPETITION entries
Submit digital entries before midnight. See details & specifications in the MEMBERS ONLY section.
Jul
24
7:00 PM19:00
MEETING • Topic TBD
Meet in the Auditorium of The Library Center, 4653 S Campbell Ave in Springfield, Missouri.
Aug
1
to Aug 31
Aug
14
7:00 PM19:00
FIELD TRIP MEETING • Bedford Camera "What is New & Amazing"
Meet at Bedford Camera & Video, 2550 S Campbell Ave in Springfield, Missouri. Fall Scavenger Hunt topics will be announced.
Aug
28
7:00 PM19:00
MEETING • 3rd Quarter Competition Results & "How to Get Started with Wedding Photography"
Meet in the Auditorium of The Library Center, 4653 S Campbell Ave in Springfield, Missouri. After the Quarterly Results, there will also be a presentation by SWMCC President, Kerri Siechter, “How to Get Started with Wedding Photography.”
Nominating Committee will be appointed.
Sep
11
7:00 PM19:00
Sep
25
7:00 PM19:00
MEETING • Topic TBD
Meet in the Auditorium of The Library Center, 4653 S Campbell Ave in Springfield, Missouri.
Sep
25
11:59 PM23:59
DUE: Fall Scavenger Hunt entries
Email to Jane Ballard, jane@janeballard.com by midnight. See complete rules & instructions in MEMBERS ONLY menu tab of this website. MEMBERS ONLY competition.
Sep
25
11:59 PM23:59
DUE: 4th QUARTER COMPETITION entries
Submit digital entries before midnight. See details & specifications in the MEMBERS ONLY section.
Oct
9
7:15 PM19:15
2nd THURSDAY SKILLS NIGHT • "How to Shoot in Low Light & Light Painting"
PLEASE NOTE SLIGHT CHANGE IN TIME: Meeting will begin at 7:15PM. Meet at Auditorium of The Library Center, 4653 S Campbell Avenue in Springfield, Missouri. We will also vote on Fall Scavenger Hunt winners.
Oct
23
7:00 PM19:00
MEETING • "The Properly Equipped Macro Photographer" with Mike Moats
Meet in the Auditorium of The Library Center, 4653 S Campbell Ave in Springfield, Missouri. Nominating Committee Report.
Nov
13
7:00 PM19:00
ANNUAL MEETING • 4th Quarter Competition Results & Annual Meeting
Meet in the Auditorium of The Library Center, 4653 S Campbell Ave in Springfield, Missouri. After 4th Quarter Results, we will vote for Photograph of the Year & Elect 2026 Board.
Dec
11
6:00 PM18:00
Feb
27
7:00 PM19:00
MEETING • 1st Quarter Competition Results + "How to Get Started with Wedding Photography or How to Turn Your Photography into a Business"
Meet in the Auditorium at The Library Center, 4653 S Campbell Ave. in Springfield, Missouri. Primary program will be results of the 1st Quarter Competitions. Then Exhibits Chair, Elaine Miller, will present on “Exhibits Demystified.”
Feb
13
7:00 PM19:00
2nd THURSDAY SKILLS NIGHT • Topic: "Shooting Amazing Images When You are Bored"
Meet in the Auditorium of The Library Center, 4653 S Campbell Ave. in Springfield, Missouri.
Feb
13
6:00 PM18:00
NEW CAMERA COURSE • Pre-registered SWMCC Members Only
Pre-registered SWMCC Members Only • Meet prior to regular meeting in the King Room, The Library Center in Springfield.
Jan
23
7:00 PM19:00
MEETING • "Photoshop Layers & Masking Demystified" with guest presenter, Hazel Meredith
Hazel Meredith will present via ZOOM. We will gather in the Auditorium of The Library Center, 4653 S Campbell Ave. in Springfield, Missouri.
Jan
23
6:30 PM18:30
DUE: Exhibit Print, "Night Sky" theme
Deliver your matted (no frame) “Night Sky” theme print to the January 23rd meeting at The Library Center Auditorium, 6:30-7PM prior to meeting start time.
Jan
16
11:59 PM23:59
DUE: 1st QUARTER COMPETITION entries
Submit digital entries before midnight. See details & specifications in the MEMBERS ONLY menu tab of this website.
Jan
16
6:00 PM18:00
"NEW CAMERA COURSE" • Registrants Only
For SWMCC members who have pre-registered only. King Room, The Library Center.
Jan
9
11:59 PM23:59
DUE: PSA INTERCLUB COMPETITION - Round #2 entries
Email your submissions to Jane Ballard by midnight, January 9th (see full details & specifications in MEMBERS ONLY section of website).
Jan
9
7:00 PM19:00
CANCELED DUE TO WINTER WEATHER • Topic: “How to Take Amazing MACRO Images When You Don’t Own a Macro Lens”
CANCELED DUE TO WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY. See you on January 23rd instead!
Dec
14
10:00 AM10:00
FIELD TRIP: Loess Bluff - Birding/Wildlife Adventure
Meet at 10AM - Walmart on North Kansas Expy near ATM. Bring gloves/mittens & hat as it may be cold. There will be a lunch stop along the way. Group will head back after sunset around 5PM. Please contact Cynthia Hanevy should you have questions.
Dec
12
6:00 PM18:00
CHRISTMAS PARTY & ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET
Water available. Other drinks not included - tea, coffee, soft drinks, beer, and alcohol available for purchase.
Nov
16
1:00 AM01:00
FIELD TRIP: Kansas City Architecture
Check with Cynthia Hanevy for exact times and meeting location.
Nov
14
7:00 PM19:00
ANNUAL MEETING • 4th Quarter Competition Results
• 4th Quarter Competition Results
• Vote for Photograph of the Year
• Board Elections
• Appoint Audit Committee
• Bring matted exhibit prints with “Nature Christmas” theme
MEETING LOCATION:
Brentwood Christian Church, 1900 E Barataria Street in Springfield, Missouri (East of Battlefield Mall area). Park in the back parking lot, then enter door off the parking lot. Meeting will be in the Fellowship Hall.
Nov
14
6:30 PM18:30
EXHIBIT PRINTS DUE: "Christmas"
Bring matted exhibit print prior to meeting at Brentwood Christian Church. Theme - “Christmas.” [NOTE: This is a change from original theme of “Nature Christmas.”] These will be displayed at the Botanical Center.
Nov
14
6:00 PM18:00
SUPER TRIP PLANNING MEETING
Meet at 6PM prior to the regular meeting to discuss a BIRDING SUPER TRIP in Spring 2025.
Auditorium of The Library Center, 4653 S Campbell Ave. in Springfield, Missouri.
Nov
2
3:30 PM15:30
EXHIBIT ART TALK: Abstract
Art Talk will be 3:30PM on “Abstract,” Saturday, November 2nd • Nixa Community Branch Library, 208 N McCroskey St. in Nixa, Missouri. Team members include Susan Gettys, Elaine Miller, and Jane Ballard.
Oct
26
to Dec 7
TEAM EXHIBIT: Abstract
Nixa Community Branch Library, 208 N McCroskey St. in Nixa, Missouri. Team members include Susan Gettys, Elaine Miller, and Jane Ballard. The exhibit will run October 26 - December 7 during regular library hours:
• Monday - Thursday: 9AM - 7PM
• Friday - Saturday: 9AM - 6PM
• Sunday: Closed