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Feb 12	Fri	HSL Exhibit	Hawaii State Library (HSL) Exhibit Information Hawaii State Library (HSL) Exhibit - Revised Exhibit Information (v4) replaces (v2), adds the provision for long exhibit prints and provides the minimum aspect ratio, 2.5 : 1, for wide (panorama) OR long exhibit prints. Link - Information, Rules and Exhibit Specifications .. print or view pdf file ..
Feb 22	Mon	6:00pm - 9:00pm General Mtg KCC Ohia 118	1 RECAP Eyes of Hawaii - General Meeting 22 February, 2010 1. Administrative A. Introduction of visitors and new members (Jim Young) B. Treasurer's Report, Membership count (Ed Yee) 3 new members, new count 110 members C. E-mail status (Rita Kaku) D. “Potluck” topics (Jim Young) We have an abundance of food. Members should bring smaller quantities . . enough for 15 vice 30. 2. Old Business A. Recent Photo Opportunities 1. Night in Chinatown - 5 Feb Annual Event, lots of opportunities B. Future Photo Opportunities 1. Moonrise and/or sunset photo opportunity (Milton Hee) Feb 26, Magic Island, Diamond Head side, Fireworks show Moonrise - 4:54PM 75 degree az; Sunset – 6:35 PM Fireworks Show (Hawaiian Village) - 8P ?? 2. Inner Mongolia 7/28 – 8/11 (Jim Young) – On Schedule C. Community Support 1. KCC Support Project - Regional Science Fair (Luther Chong) Photo support provided by 5 members D. 2010 Exhibit Schedule 1. Hawaii State Library, May 2010, (Luther Chong) a. Dates/Deadlines Submission (for jury selection) Date - next meeting, 22 March, Size - maximum 8” x 12” Information card is required – · Photographer’s name, (required) for use in the exhibit catalog) · Title of photo (required) for use in the exhibit catalog) · Desired Exhibit Format (required) - Select 1 (one) of the following 1) Hanging photo 2) Wide (panorama), and mounted/finished size -- ____ x ____ 3) Long (vertical), and mounted/finished size -- ____ x ____ · E-mail address for exhibit selection notification (required) · E-mail address for the exhibit catalog (member’s option to display) b. Exhibit parameters/rules and changes etc. Additional category “Long Vertical”, maximum dimensions 18” wide x 50” long described Aspect Ratio – 2.5:1, added for “panorama and long vertical” Framed Poster 20 x 30 Prints, will not be allowed. However, 16 x 24 prints, using the hanging photo category specifications is allowed. Link - Information, Rules and Exhibit Specifications 3. New Business – A. Potential fieldtrip/workshop opportunity (Ed Yee) Field Trip and printing workshop – Exclusive for EOH Club members Tentative plan – Weekend to be announced Field Trip (Kualoa Ranch), Saturday Printing Workshop (KCC), Sunday Cost/participant to be determined (.. transportation at Kualoa Ranch) Open to EOH members only, no guests B. Club computer (and software) for meetings (Jim Young) The need for a club computer was described and discussed. The membership discussed and approved a $1,500 expense for a MAC “MINI” with accessories and service agreement. Various members offered speakers to reduce the club expense. 4. Guest Speaker – Professor Duane Preble topic, “The Relationship of Art and Photography” A fantastic (short 1.5 hr lecture) of the transition of photography into a traditional art. Note: It seemed as if Ohia 118 was transformed to a “Manoa campus lecture hall”. The narrated slide show of of old photos and art works coupled with current subjects provided a great RECAP of the subject. 5. Members Presentations (none) 6. Announcements (none) --- end RECAP ---

Mar 12	Fri	Mongolia Trip Information	-- Trip Information -- Revised Mongolia Trip - Revised Itinerary 3/11/10 Questions and Answers related to the Mongolia trip
Mar 22	Mon	6:00pm - 9:00pm General Mtg KCC Ohia 118	Draft Draft Agenda Eyes of Hawaii – General Meeting March 22, 2010 1. Administrative A. Introduction of visitors and new members (Jim Young) B. Treasurer's Report, Membership count (Ed Yee) C. E-mail status (Rita Kaku) D. Collection of member’s submissions for HSL Exhibit jury. 2. Old Business A. Recent Photo Opportunities 1. Moonrise, Sunset & Fireworks Feb 26 (Milton Hee) Next event/schedule B. Future Photo Opportunities 1. Inner Mongolia 7/28 – 8/11 (Jim Young) 2. Potential field trip/workshop (Ed Yee) C. Community Support – 1. Special Olympics, photo support: May 28-30 D. Club computer and software status (Jim Young) E. Hawaii State Library (HSL) Exhibit – Status (Luther Chong) 1. Collection of member’s submissions 2. Exhibit rules, print/framing specifications 3. Dates and Deadlines 4. Exhibit Publicity – HSL website and newspaper(s) a. A sampling of (2-4) photos b. Executive summary of the EOH 3. New Business – A. Next FY Activities, (Ed Yee) Request for speakers, club mentors, topics etc 4. Mentor Presentation #5 "Composition, Visualizing the Subject," by Tom Garcia 5. Members Presentations – none (due to HSL exhibit admin tasks) 6. Announcements A. Next meeting 26 April 1. Mentor Presentation #6, "Post Processing of Digital Images," by Luther Chong --- end Draft Agenda ---
Mar 22	Mon	6:05pm - 9:00pm Exhibit Reminder	1 -- Photo Submission Information for EOH HSL Exhibit - Monday, 22 March 2010, at the EOH General Meeting. a. One (1) submission per member (in good standing) 1. Photo taken in CY-2009 thru Feb 22, 2010, 2. There are no specific categories b. Content/Quality - must be “suitable for library staff and patrons” (children to seniors) c. Submission - 1. Submission size – nominal 8" x 10", maximum 8" x 12" (for 2:3 aspect ratio photos) Print only, mat, mounting board or framing is not required. 2. Do not sign the front or back of your submission. Signed submissions will be rejected. 3. ID numbers, (for jury use), will be assigned to each photograph by the exhibit committee. 4. On a separate card, list the following for your submission: a. EOH member/photographer’s name, (required) for use in the exhibit catalog) b. Title of photo (required) for use in the exhibit catalog) c. Desired Exhibit Format (required) - Select 1 (one) of the following 1) Traditional - Hanging photo 2) Wide (panorama), and mounted/finished size -- ____ x ____ inches 3) Long (vertical), and mounted/finished size -- ____ x ____ inches d. E-mail address for exhibit selection notification (required) e. E-mail address for the exhibit catalog (member’s option to display) d. No e-mail submissions will be accepted. e. A member, unable to attend the 22 March meeting may have another member deliver their submission. The separate completed information card must be included or the submission will be rejected. -- Exhibit format/options 1 - Traditional Hanging photo standard , 11 x 14 print in 16 x 20 frame with mat custom aspect 2:3 ratio sizes, print, frame and mat (full frame 35mm) 2 - WIDE (horizontal/panorama, (w/aspect ratio of 2.5:1 or larger) photo custom sizes, 50” wide maximum 3 - LONG (vertical) (w/aspect ratio of 2.5:1 or larger) photo custom sizes, 50” long maximum

Apr 26	Mon	6:00pm - 9:00pm General Mtg KCC Ohia 118	Business Meeting Mentor Presentation

May 6	Thu	HSL Exhibit	EOH Annual Exhibit at the Hawaii State Library Exhibit Set-Up, 5-7 PM
May 24	Mon	6:00pm - 9:00pm General Mtg KCC Ohia 118	Business Meeting
May 27	Thu	HSL Exhibit	Remove Exhibit 5-7 PM

Jun 26	Sat	6:00pm - 9:00pm Annual Mtg Location - TBD	Business Meeting Review of past and future FY activities Election of FY 2011 officers

Jul 26	Mon	General Meeting	General Meeting - Location to be determined Start of EOH FY 2011 Collection of FY 2011 dues, (EOH meeting or mail, P.O. Box 161066, Honolulu, HI 96816) (dues must be received by 31 July to avoid the reinstatement fee.)

Aug 8	Sun	EOH Trip Mongolia	Journey To Inner Mongolia Journey To Inner Mongolia Prepared for the Eyes of Hawaii Camera Club Itinerary – Updated 3/11/10 8/8/2010 Depart Honolulu For Beijing 8/9 Arrive in Beijing, Stay at Jianguo Men Hotel (4 star) 8/10 Leave Beijing in the morning for Luoyang, an ancient city in central China。Visit Longmen Buddha’s stone cave and the Shaolin Temple, famous for its order of fighting Buddhist monks. Take an overnight train to Taiyuan, the capital city of Shanxi province. 8/11 Visit the walled city of Pingyao, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its Ming and Qing-style architecture. Explore the streets and shops of this first banking capital of China and see the location of Chinese director Zhang YiMou’s famous film “Raise The Red Lantern.” Stay in Taiyuan. 8/12 Visit the Wutai Mountain, sacred to both Daoists and Buddhists. Observe pilgrims on their way to worship. 8/13 Fly to Yinchuan, once the capital of the ancient Western Xia Kingdom and now the capital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous region. The Western Xia Kingdom was founded 770 years ago and was overthrown by Ghengis Khan in the 13^th century. Visit the Western Xia Imperial Tombs and the Eastern Pass Mosque of the Islamic Hui people. Stay at Yinchuan. 8/14 Shoot photos in the spectacular Shapotou scenic area and Tonghu grassland, both part of the Tengger Desert. Stay in Zhongwei town hotel. 8/15 Continue photo shooting at the Qingtong Gorge, ancient Ming Great Wall and popular Chinese movie settings. Stay at Yinchuan Hotel 8/16 Arrive at the vast Erdos grassland to photograph the Mongolian culture, people, architecture, and enjoy traditional food. Overnight at Hangjinqi Hotel. 8/17 Visit the Kubuqi Desert for more photography. Camel riding optional. 8/18 Visit the mausoleum of Gengis Khan and Yellow River Gorge. Stay at Dongsheng hotel 8/19 Attend the annual Mongolian Naadam Festival to see horse racing, archery, wrestling, and dancing. Stay at Dongsheng Hotel 8/20 Fly back to Beijing in the morning. Half day sightseeing in Beijing. Stay in Beijing Jianguo Hotel 8/21 One free day in Beijing. 8/22 Return to Honolulu Hawaii arriving 9:00 am 8/22. Notes: 1) This trip is being organized around attendance at the Naadam Festival and the itinerary may change if the dates of the festival change. 2) Upon your first arrival to Beijing, dinner will be on your own, $2 transportation tips for the driver and tour guide each is recommended 3) Hotel in Beijing offer free breakfast but $1 tip is recommended for room service 4) $5 tip per day per person for Inner Mongolian tour guide is recommended 5) August 20-21 Beijing: Optional tours are available to see the Great Wall, the Ming tombs, the Imperial Palace, the Royal Summer Palace, the Temple of Heaven, Tian An Men Square, the History Museum, the Peking Man site, the National Opera House, and the Olympics facilities. A one-day Xi’An tour to see the terracotta warriors can also be arranged. Meals, transportation and tours on your own. Estimated Travel Costs: $3600/pp ($320 additional for single occupancy hotel room) The exact price is subject to airline surcharges at the time of booking. What’s included: Hawaii to Beijing round trip airfare. China domestic airfare, train tickets. All Chinese location hotels, meals, local transportation, tour guide fees, and China domestic flight accidental insurance of 300.000 RMB (about $43900). Beijing arrival pickup and departure to the airport. What’s not included: Option tours in Beijing. Beijing meals except Breakfast at the hotel. Tour guide tips. China Visa fee of $170. Options: Japan Airlines will be used for this trip. If you want to use mileage points or another airline for travel to and from Beijing, you can make your own arrangements. But you are responsible for meeting the group at the Jianguo Hotel in Beijing in time to join the land portion of the tour. The tour will not wait for latecomers. EAST WEST GLOBAL TOURS will waive its usual $10 visa processing fee for applications made through them. If you make your own travel arrangements to Beijing and don’t need to purchase a Visa, the land portion of the tour will be about $2,500 (double occupancy room).