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Meeting Minutes – November 3, 2026

Meeting Called to Order: 6:00 p.m. by President Elton Scifres
Members Present: 14

Business Meeting

2027 Club Officers

The current officers will continue serving in their respective positions for 2027:

  • President: Elton Scifres

  • Vice President: Toni Roddey

  • Treasurer: Michelle Eagan

  • Secretary: Ellen Schwartz

  • Social Media Coordinator: Susan Bruener

  • Publicity Coordinator: Ron Thill

  • Competition Coordinator: Becky Fleck

Christmas Party

The annual Christmas party is scheduled for Tuesday, December 1, 2026. A sign-up sheet was circulated for food and beverages. Members will receive an email or text regarding their assignments.

Elton and Sharon Scifres will provide paper goods and decorations.

Upcoming Programs and Events

January 2027: Elton Scifres will present a program on Layered Masking, demonstrating Photoshop techniques for creating layers, applying masks, and blending selected portions of images.

February 2027: Amanda Breitback will present a program focusing on close-up photography.

March 2027: Toni Roddey will present the monthly program.

Summer Gallery Show: The theme will be Close Up.

August 2027: The club will take its annual summer break, with no meeting scheduled.

November Program

The evening's program was presented by Charlene Rees and Wendy Floyd, with assistance from Susan Bruener.

Members enjoyed an inspiring presentation featuring readings and photography from the book Psalms of My Heart.

The book represents a beautiful collaboration of Wendy Floyd's phenomenal photography, Charlene Rees's heartfelt, God- and photography-inspired prayers, and Charlie Jones's bookmaking expertise.

The presentation offered a meaningful combination of photography, faith, creativity, and artistic expression.

Photography Challenge – "Motion"

Eight photographs were entered in the November challenge.

Challenge Results:

  • 1st Place: Elton Scifres – Stacked Butterfly

  • 2nd Place: Jay Schwartz – Driving MGB

  • 3rd Place: Susan Bruener – Burning Match

Elton Scifres selected "Holidays" as the theme for the January 2027 photography challenge.

Respectfully submitted,
Ellen Schwartz
Secretary, Nacogdoches Photo Club