Dear member,

I have been in discussions with several senior Club members regarding how the Camera Club should approach the Coronavirus/COVID-19 that we are all facing.  We come from many different backgrounds; family friends, workplaces, shopping centres and more, where potential contact with an infected carrier is unknown to us.

The Camera Club will continue its 2020 Programme but Management are constantly monitoring the situation and will comply with Health Authorities advice.

In the meantime, we encourage all members to be aware and use the recommended basic health practices such as:

  1. Hand Washing with soap and water;
  2. Cough and Sneezing Etiquettes;
  3. Inter-personal contact such as handshake, hugging etc.

Your wellbeing, health and safety, your families and friends are a concern to us and our priority. To ensure that the Club can continue to meet it is strongly urged that members, friends and visitors consider:

  1. If you are unwell, or have any of the advertised Virus symptoms (sore throat, cough, fever or shortness of breath); and
  2. Protect yourself and others through recommended hand washing/Cough and sneezing practices;
  3. Travel plans consider where and how you have travelled in recent times.

Currently we do not have plans to postpone our meetings but there will be changes, including the suspension of “supper” (includes both food and drinks) until there is a clear pathway in the future.

Photography Group’s Print Competitions.

The Print Competitions will continue as programmed, however some changes in display and commenting could occur in the future if the situation arises. Print Results could be delayed if alternative arrangements are required. Until then the Competitions will continue as programmed. Your Management Team are reviewing this in line with the ever changing world of the Coronavirus/VOVID-19 Health Advices.

2020 Annual General Meeting.

The AGM scheduled for this coming Tuesday, March 17th 2020 at 7:30pm at the Figtree Heights Primary School will proceed depending upon the Venue’s availability (School shutdown) but it will be conducted in a modified form that covers the basic requirements of the Treasurer’s Report, Public Officer’s Motions for DoFT Statements, Election of 2020/2021 Officer Bearers and brief “New Business”. Please note “New Business” will strictly be mention only and definitely no discussion.

We encourage you to consider the above but please note the Club requires a quorum of 10 attending members to conduct this AGM meeting. It will only be a short meeting.

We will also maintain the recommended non-contact distances as outlined by the Health Authorities.

If you are unwell then please consider your fellow members as it is recommended that you do not attend any Camera Club meetings or arranged outings.

Thank you for your consideration of this advice. Management will continue to monitor this situation and advise you if and when any change to our practices will be made.

If you have any queries then you are most welcome to contact me to discuss your concerns. Thank you for your assistance in this situation.

Regards,

Bruce Shaw

President, Wollongong Camera Club.