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This convention is open to the general public. Membership in N4C is not required, just an interest in photography.
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The North Central Camera Club Council (N4C) annual convention will be held September 25-28, 2008, at the Minneapolis St. Paul Airport Hilton in Bloomington, MN. The hotel is located near the airport, close to the Mall of America, convenient to light rail service to downtown Minneapolis, and directly across the street from the Minnesota Valley Wildlife Refuge. This years host, the Minnesota Valley Photography Club, is busy planning an exciting weekend for you.
Thursday, September 25:
Plan to arrive early for a welcoming gathering at the Flat Earth Brewing Company. A workshop on Nighttime Photography will be presented
by Dave Perez. Following this social event, those who want are invited to grab their cameras and tripods for some night time photography.
Weather permitting, we will visit the 1883 Stone Arch Bridge, Hennepin Avenue suspension bridge, views of the Minneapolis skyline from
the Mississippi River, Rice Park and High Bridge views of St. Paul. Be warned though ... don't stay out too late because Friday comes
around real soon.
Friday, September 26:
Be sure to download your flash cards because you will need them all empty to start the day. We will board the bus at 8AM and head to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. The Arboretum Photo Society is hosting this all day photo tour. Once the bus arrives at the Arboretum, one of the Arboretum Photo Society members will join the bus and we will tour the 3 mile road. When we arrive back at the main building, we can scatter to the different locations marked on our maps as one of the Arboretum Photo Society's favorite locations and photo stops at the Arboretum. Their members will be situated at these spots to help you with any type of question you may have. John Gregor of Coldsnap Photography will share his talents with us at a lecture in the Arboretum's MacMillan Auditorium, Oswald Visitor Center. Be sure you have your special ticket for attendance as a convention attendee. We will board the bus to return to the hotel in time for the 4PM N4C Board of Directors Meeting. After a day at the Arboretum, meet and greet your fellow attendees at the Friday evening banquet where you will have the opportunity to view the "Best of N4C." The keynote address will be delivered by John Gregor. John was commissioned by the Arboretum to photograph the Arboretum for a new book being released this summer commemorating 100 years of the Arboretum. For those who have any energy remaining, we will again head out for more night time photography.
Saturday, September 27:
The MVPC planned a multi-track program for your education and enjoyment for Saturday morning. Further in this packet you will find
bios on the featured speakers and descriptions of their talks. Join hotel chef and nature photographer, Eric Baker, for his presentation
during the lunch in the Riverside Room on the first floor. His photographs are displayed throughout the hotel. Saturday afternoon
we will all gather together for a three hour workshop session conducted by noted National Geographic photographer Nevada Wier.
Between workshop sessions take time to see the silent auction, prints, slide and digital rooms. And don't forget to visit the vendor
tables. In need of a break? Or some help and advice? Stop in at our hospitality room for a snack and cool beverage. Saturday evening
will be the highlight of the weekend with the N4C banquet, keynote speaker Nevada Wier and the evening culminating with the N4C year-end
awards. An invitational video for next years convention will also be shown.
Sunday, September 28:
The N4C General Membership meeting will be held in the White Pelican Bay room from 10AM - 11:15AM. Are you sticking around after the membership meeting? You have photographed the Minneapolis and St. Paul area at night. Would you like to join us for some daytime photography? Or how about a shopping trip to National Camera's Golden Valley store? Or maybe you would like to visit the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge -- it's just across the street from the hotel. We have arranged a sunrise photo shoot at the Refuge and also a guided bird walk at 9AM.
Open to the public. This convention is open to the general public. No membership in N4C is required, just an interest in photography. Mark your calendars and plan to attend.
If you have any questions or suggestions to make this convention experience the best ever, please email Bev Kiecker at convention@n4c.us
Go often to the MVPC website for the most current information! Registration forms are posted and there is an early bird registration deadline of August 15th - save $10!
http://minnesotavalleyphotoclub.org/n4c/
Mark your calendars and plan now to attend.
If you have any questions or suggestions to make this convention experience the best ever, please email Bev Kiecker, at bevkiecker@charter.net
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