Summary
NECCC provides services and opportunities for our member clubs, and we offer members of our clubs the opportunity to register for our mailing list. They will get an occasional email about upcoming events and photographic opportunities. We also offer an individual print competition twice a year, open to any member of a NECCC member club. This list briefly explains the club service or opportunity, where it is on the website, and what is required to take advantage of the offerings. For general information about NECCC Club Services, contact Rhonda Cullens at neccc-clubservices@neccc.org .
You can get the instructions and forms directly from the activity page in the pull-down menus. For example. you do not need to return to the Club Services page to read about digital interclub competitions; you can go directly to the Competition tab to see the schedule, rules, entry forms, instructions, and results.
President’s Letter
The president’s thoughts on some highlights from the year and what’s new, what’s changed, and changes in contacts within NECCC management.
Constitution and By-Laws
Located in About tab. Legal document that details how we are organized, and how we operate the organization.
List of NECCC Camera Clubs
There is a “List of Clubs by State” available of all NECCC member camera clubs with links to each club’s website, if they have one. The link can be found on the Find a Club page which also provides a convenient way to find member clubs in New England near you by entering a town or zip code. The same list of clubs can also be found in the About tab under “List of Clubs by State”. If you have trouble reaching a club or want to be put in touch with a club’s president or NECCC representative, please contact the NECCC Club Membership Chairperson, Barbara Rozavsky, HonNEC at NECCC-Membership@neccc.org
Keeping in Touch
NECCC wants to keep in touch with you! Your club officers are regularly sent emails from NECCC and they are asked to share these exciting details with their club members. If you aren’t hearing anything from them, please ask your club’s president or NECCC Rep. to pass along those emails. You can also sign up for the NECCC email list to get occasional emails with news of events, competitions, and photographic opportunities by clicking on the Subscribe tab! Facebook users may also follow our page at New England Camera Club Council https://www.facebook.com/NECCCphoto for all the latest activities offered and lots of photo ops postings! Your club’s NECCC Rep. should be able to answer many questions about NECCC, but if you want to contact NECCC directly, use the “Contact NECCC” link under the About tab.
News
News is our blog where we will post information on upcoming events and opportunities. If your club is scheduling a workshop or special event and wish to invite members of other photo clubs, we can post it here.
NECCC Annual Meeting
An annual meeting with elections and appointments is a requirement under the NECCC Constitution and By-Laws. NECCC Board Members, Club Representatives and Club Presidents, should plan to attend this important meeting.
NECCC Virtual Events
NECCC is pleased to offer various Virtual Events designed to help photographers learn and grow. Watch for information about upcoming programs.
Keeping Clubs Active
Keeping Clubs Active is a series of scheduled meetings for camera club officers to discuss their shared interests, goals, concerns, and best practices. You can find meeting videos and documents for each session of Keeping Clubs Active since COVID-19 limited conducting meetings.
Miniseries
Located in the Resources menu tab. These include recordings of educational discussions and presentations designed to capture guidance and advice on topics that are recurring issues for many clubs. The current video recordings cover making and judging nature images, and making and judging Alternative Reality images.
Speakers List
A listing of talented photographers, both amateurs and professionals, that offer programs for your club. Provides a listing of programs each speaker offers; most offer Zoom sessions as well as live presentations. An application to be added to the list is available.
Judges List
A listing of competition judges providing information on their strengths and weaknesses. An application to be added to the list is available.
Print Study Group
Individuals can join a color or monochrome print circuit group of 10 participants. Each member reviews the prints, provides comments, and sends the package of prints to the next member.
Individual Print Competition
Found in the Competition menu tab. A competition held twice each year for members of NECCC associated clubs. One color and one black & white may be entered by each individual. Prints must be matted.
Digital Interclub Competition
Found in the Competition menu tab. Conducted three times each year, each club may enter four color images, four nature images and four monochrome images to compete with entries from other NECCC clubs.
Recorded Programs
A service designed to provide quality programs for small clubs that may not have the budget to pay for live programs. The library is in the process of being updated and modernized. Club presidents and NECCC reps will be advised when the programs are available.
Recorded Commentary Service
Member clubs may request that a collection of club images, up to 30, be reviewed and a recorded commentary provided for playback at a club meeting. An option may be requested that the commentator make adjustments to selected images submitted to better demonstrate the results of the suggested enhancements of your members’ images. The recorded comments are for the club to keep.
NECCC Honors
NECCC recognizes the hard work of club members and organizers that contribute to activities for photographers in New England. Please take time to review the criteria for consideration for one of these awards. Also note that a list of all Honor Award Recipients may be accessed under the Honor Recipients tab where the latest recipients are also featured.
Charitable Giving
Located in the About menu tab. NECCC is a charitable, tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Gifts and donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Donations help NECCC continue its work providing programs, services and activities to member camera clubs throughout New England.
Scholarship Application Form
Scholarships are awarded each year to several students of photography. The applicant must be associated with a member camera club; we can pair a student with an affiliated club if needed. The application is due 1 April each year.
Drop-In Artwork
Located in the Resources tab, download NECCC logo artwork in color or black & white and various sizes.
Annual Report of Activities and Services
Located in the About menu tab. One of the legal documents we prepare each year to document the activities of the NECCC.
Officers & Committee VPs and Contact Info
Located in the About menu tab. A listing of the general officers of NECCC, general activities vice presidents, special services VPs, and special events VPs. The public page includes position, name of the person responsible, and an NECCC email address. This allows us to forward the email to the responsible person without publishing personal information.
Club Dues and Fees
Located in the Club Membership tab, this page includes a description of club dues based on club size, and the mechanism to pay club dues and/or the competition fee, either by check or using credit card with PayPal.
Member Club Information
Located in the Club Membership tab, this page has the form that is used to collect information including meeting place, number of members and contact information of the club officers.
Nature Subject Information Service
This new offering provides highly skilled review of images and information, such as location, time of year, etc., to correctly identify a nature subject.
All Forms
Each of the forms used throughout the site can be found on this page.