Councilgram October 2006

60^TH CCCH Convention

Chairperson: Susan Miyasaka

Susan Miyasaka and her committee have worked on a mix of photographic opportunities, workshops and fun in this convention. If anyone ever thought of going on an interisland cruise, this is the best opportunity to do so because it’s the inaugural year of the Pride of Hawaii, the best prices are offered at off season rates with an added kamaaina discount. It is the best ship of the Norwegian line that has been likened by travel agents as a floating Ritz-Carleton

The on-shore excursions (anyone who has gone on a cruise know that this is the priciest part) are on a cost-share basis; and there are volunteer tour-guides and volunteer workshop instructors.

The best part: You are with a group of highly-skilled photographers.

There is still time to sign up! When we last checked, there is still one cabin available in JJ category! If we fill this 8^th cabin, then each of 16 participants will receive a discount of approximately $34 from NCL. So, call Joanna Rae at Regal Travel (808-935-5796) and sign up today!

Calendar of Events

Reception for Allen Tarleton Contest

Place: Tanimoto Gallery, 296 Kilauea ave., Hilo

Time: Saturday, October 14, 2006 at Noon

60^th Camera Club Council of Hawaii Convention

Place: Pride of Hawaii

Time: Starts at 1:00 p.m. on october 23 (Monday) with the Convention banquet at Hong Kong Harbor view restaurant, aloha Tower marketplace, Honolulu. even if you’re not going on the cruise, everyone is invited to attend this banquet (cost: $18.00 including tax and tip, plus $4.00 for convention booklet). dennis yorimoto from canon hawaii will be there to present a prize to the overall winner of the allen tarleton memorial contest.

The CCCH 60 Convention shore excursions have changed as follows:

On-Shore Excursions are:

October 24: Hilo –

Option 1: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: easy Crater Rim walk; Thurston lava tube; Steam vents.

Option 2: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: strenuous 1.5 mile walk to lava flow over rough rocks; approximately 2 hours round-trip; must be in good physical condition; possibly see skylights and break-outs.

Option 3: Kalapana: visit McKenzie Beach park; travel on Red road (may be under construction).

Option 4: Queen Liliuokalani Gardens. Robbyn Peck will give a panorama workshop. For Robbyn’s panoramas, check out: http://www.camerachick.com/gallery6.htm

Option 5: Waterfalls – Akaka Falls, Kulaniapia Falls. Joy will lead this excursion.

October 25: Maui –

Option 1: Drive the lush north shore Hana Hwy. eastward, with definite stops at Keanae Peninsula, Nahiku, Hana Town & Red Sand Beach. The only real hiking will be to the red sand beach; from the parking spot, about an hour total including shooting time. Note: the red sand beach is a known clothing-optional area. Likely return route: the backside road thru Kaupo.

Option 2: Drive along the west Maui north shore, with definite stops at Kahakuloa Hawaiian rural village, the Olivine Pools (involves a short hike down over some jagged lava formations), and the Nakalele Blowhole (similar hike to Olivine Pools). May also do the Na Ala Hele coastline eco-trail, Honolua Bay overlook, and Lahaina banyan tree.

October 26: Maui –

Option A: If the ship will allow us to disembark at 3:30AM, those who want to will meet vehicles in the parking lot & head for sunrise atop 10,000' Haleakala. Return trip down the volcano would involve breakfast at Grandma's in Kula; be prepared to purchase what you want to eat.

Option A-1 (Upcountry Maui): Kula Botanical Gardens, Keokea Town, Ulupalakua and the Tedeschi Winery.

Option A-2 (Upcountry Maui): Anyone interested in the ~1 hour "Zipline" exhilarating experience will pay $40, and must have us make reservations ahead for you. Follow this with a dirt-road drive to Poli Poli State Park, or visit the Lavender Farm)

Option B: Central Maui: Iao Valley & Maui Tropical Botanical Gardens, Maui Tropical Plantation

October 27: Kona –IR workshop. Rick Decker has agreed to teach a workshop on infra-red digital photography; to be held at City of Refuge. Please bring an IR filter for your digital camera. Check out his infrared photos at: http://www.pbase.com/rickdecker/infrared

Bring an Infrared Filter for your camera (You can buy them reasonably priced through Amazon.com or Ebay)

October 28: Kauai - Waimea Canyon and Kokee State Park; be prepared for rain; adventurous people could hike on Kokee Road to overlook (1.5 miles); John Hugg and Peter Anderson will rent 7-passenger mini-vans from Thrifty (this rental car company will pick up drivers at pier) at $45 per day plus tax plus fees. Be prepared to start out early as close to 8 a.m. as possible; all day excursion; may try to do sunset photography before returning to ship.

October 29: Kauai

Option 1: Waialua River boat cruise; Fern grotto is being stabilized and should re-open in October ($20 with discount for groups). This is an easy excursion of 2 hours.

Option 2: Kayaking on Waialua River for adventurous; $45 for a half-day; 2-person kayaks.

Option 3: Kilauea Lighthouse for bird-watchers.

CRUISE WORKSHOPS: Both John Hugg and Dan Kinoshita will give digital photography presentations and will be available for Adobe Photoshop tips/workshops. We have 2 days to use a conference room with a digital projector. For an article about Dan Kinoshita, go to: http://starbulletin.com/2004/08/01/features/story8.html

The Allen-Tarleton Contest Winners

CLUB WINNERS:

HILO PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB won with 2035 points.

2^nd: MAUI CAMERA CLUB with 1791 and

3^rd: HAWAII PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY with 677 points

Check out the following website for complete results.

http://cameraclubcouncilofhawaii.blogspot.com/2006/08/results-of-allen-tarleton-contest-2006.html

From the non-accepted entries, each judge chose one image worthy to be displayed at the Tanimoto Gallery:

Robbyn Peck (HPC) “Boot Up”

Douglas Halsted (HPC) “Mexican Basket”

Stephen Levin (MCC) “ Backyard Abstract”

CCCH MEETING TOPICS

PLEASE inform the Convention Participants your views on the following planned topics

The planned topics are:

I. Future of CCCH.

II. Will there be a CCCH 61 Convention??

III. Allen Tarleton Rules Changes. see above CCCH Meeting on page 2.

IV. Mid-Year Slide Contest changes.

V. Sponsorship solicitations for Monetary Awards.

VI. CCCH Website

VII. Any other topic that needs to be discussed.

CONVENTION BUSINESS MEETING:

AGENDA:

I. Call to Order.

II. Welcoming the Various Clubs.

III. Treasurer’s Report

IV. Old Business

V. New Business:

Planned Topics (not necessarily in this order):

A. Future of CCCH

B.. Are we having a convention in 2007?

C. A-T rule changes:

1. Change categories to:

Film vs. Digital;

Projection vs. Prints

Keep “OPEN” for non-traditional images such as 3D/abstract/heavily-manipulated images.

2: Mounting not necessary until accepted.

3: Consider using dues as monetary prizes or solicit sponsors.

4. Require slides to be scanned to equalize judging.

5. What do we do with the trophies or plaques??

D: Mid-year Slide Contest changes.

Require slides to be scanned.

E. Fixed CCCH Website with links to other members/clubs websites. Perpetual announcements of winners in lieu of trophy/plaques.

IV. Election of New Officers.

V. Passing of Torch to CCCH 61 Club.

VI. Adjournment.