What is the Columbia Council of Camera Clubs?


WHAT IS THE 4Cs (CCCC)?

    The 4Cs is an organization of camera clubs and other photographic organizations working through their representatives for the benefit of their club's members.


WHO MAY BELONG TO 4Cs?

    Any organized camera club or other photographic groups may join the Columbia Council of Camera Clubs but it is intended to serve principally the clubs in Oregon, southern Washington, western Idaho and now northern California.


WHAT WILL THE 4Cs DO FOR ITS MEMBER CLUBS?

  1. Publish a periodical bulletin giving camera club news, meeting dates, dates of special club activities, announcements of Council activities, names of club officers, and other items of interest to camera club officers and their members.
  2. Send timely announcements to camera clubs to give latest information about camera chub field trips and other activities not covered by the bulletin.
  3. Prepare mailing lists of all Council camera clubs.
    List speakers and program material available to clubs from other clubs.
  4. List slides and print sets available for exchange among clubs.
  5. Prepare a list of critics and judges for camera clubs.
  6. Provide color slide and print judging services for club contests and exhibits.
  7. Act as a clearing house and coordinator for dates for major camera club and other activities such as annual banquets, field trips, PSA events, nationally known speakers, etc. so that dates will not conflict.
  8. Sponsor or assist in sponsoring and promoting major photographic events such as large annual field trips, PSA regional conventions, PSA lecture tours, nationally known lecturers, etc.
  9. Lobby, when necessary, in legislative affairs affecting camera clubs and members.
  10. Provide a closer bond of fellowship between members of all clear clubs.

HOW TO JOIN 4Cs

    Appoint a representative. Fill in an application blank and send it with annual dues to the Council's Secretary. The representative should be a person who can attend meetings. The representative should also have a long-term appointment if he is to receive the bulletin and other mail to avoid the delay in handling announcements and the confusion of changing mailing addresses.


WHAT TO DO AFTER JOINING 4Cs

    Special instructions and Council bulletins will be sent to your representative. Keep in touch with your representative and see that he reports Council news to your club, either directly or through your club bulletins.
    Send your representative or others to the regular meetings whenever possible. Others may not necessarily be appointed, but any member of your club may attend Council meetings and take part in planning and carrying on the activities. Your club will be entitled to only one vote, however, regardless of the number present.


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Copyright © 2002-03  Columbia Council of Camera Clubs & OREGON COAST PHOTOGRAPHERS' ASSOCIATION, Inc.   All rights reserved.
Version: 1.5
Revised: November 24, 2002