Mar
2
to May 30
Mar
2
to Aug 21
CLUB EXHIBIT: "Moments"
Joplin Public Library located at 1901 E 20th Street in Joplin, Missouri
May
22
6:30 PM18:30
EXHIBIT PRINT DUE: "Spring Flowers" theme
Deliver your matted print with “Spring Flowers” theme (no frame) to the meeting at Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library between 6:30-7PM prior to the regular SWMCC meeting. Please note this change of usual meeting location.
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. Address: 21118 Old 66 near Ash Grove. Picnic will be held in the pavilion. Bring your own sack lunch with drinks provided. Donations suggested for our host.
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
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
8
6:00 PM18:00
SUPER TRIP PLANNING MEETING
All SWMCC Members are eligible. Meet at 6PM in the Community Room at Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library, 2214 S Brentwood Blvd in Springfield, Missouri.
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.
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
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
13
5:30 PM17:30
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.
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
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.