Oct
1
to Nov 29
Oct
27
to Dec 5
TEAM EXHIBIT: "Flowers"
Team exhibit by SWMCC Members - Cynthia Hanevy, Kerri Seichter, and Julia Warner.
Nov
7
to Nov 9
CHANGE OF DATE: MINI SUPER TRIP • Shannon County, Missouri
NOTE DATE CHANGE DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER • Mini Super Trip to Eminence and Shannon County, Missouri. Alley Springs Mill, Klepzig Mill, the Wild Horses, Peck Ranch elk, Rocky Falls, among other destinations and sights.
Check with Jim Gulley with questions about the trip or group lodging.
Nov
13
to Feb 23
EXHIBIT: "Sunrise/Sunset"
Exhibit starts November 13 - end of December at the Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center.
Nov
13
6:30 PM18:30
DUE: Exhibit Prints for "Sunrise/Sunset" theme
Bring your 16x20” matted prints (no frame) to the SWMCC meeting at The Library Center.
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. Audit Committee will be appointed.
Nov
15
8:00 AM08:00
FIELD TRIP • Route 66 Eastward
Meet at the southwest corner of the Walmart parking lot at Kearney and Glenstone at 8AM. (NOTE: This is a change of date due to weather prediction for original date in October.)
David Eslick will be leading this trip. Please contact him with questions.
Dec
18
5:30 PM17:30
2026 ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET & CHRISTMAS PARTY
To be held at the Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center in Nathanael Greene Park, 2400 S Scenic Avenue in Springfield, Missouri. Arrive at 5:30PM, dinner will be served at 6:00PM. The meeting will run through 7:30PM.
• Awards will be given out for Photographer of the Year in all 3 skill levels.
• Catering by City Butcher with menu: brisket, pulled pork, beans, jalapeno cheesy corn, iced tea, water, and dessert to be served.
• Deadline to pay and register is Monday, December 1. Per person cost is $28. Members are welcome to bring guests. Pay cash/check in person during a meeting or online with PayPal (convenience fee will apply).
• Bring a wrapped/bagged ornament if you wish to participate in the Ornament Exchange.
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Oct
23
7:00 PM19:00
MEETING • "Macro Photography" with Mike Moats
Meet at the Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library, 2214 S Brentwood Blvd in Springfield, Missouri. Nominating Committee Report.
Oct
21
8:00 AM08:00
FIELD TRIP • Route 66 Westward
The group will drive along Route 66 heading west. Meet at the northwest corner of the former Price Cutter parking lot at Chestnut Expressway and West Bypass. SWMCC will have an exhibit in March 2026 with ROUTE 66 theme, so come get photos for that show.
David Eslick will be leading this field trip. Please contact him with questions.
Oct
9
11:59 PM23:59
DUE: PSA Interclub Competition Entries, 1st Round
Email your submissions to Jane Ballard by midnight, October 9th (see full details & specifications in MEMBERS ONLY menu tab of website).
Sep
25
11:59 PM23:59
DUE: 4th QUARTER COMPETITION entries
Submit digital entries before midnight. See details & specifications in the MEMBERS ONLY section.
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
to Oct 31
EXHIBIT: "Japanese Garden/Hosta Garden/Rose Garden"
Exhibit at the Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center.
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.