About US

General Info

A SNAPSHOT About Us:
Established in 1988, Sweetwater Camera Club, Inc. is a Douglasville, Georgia-based group of photo enthusiasts.  We are a rapidly growing, family-friendly camera club, west of Atlanta in Douglas County, Georgia.  Our members are photography enthusiasts, ranging from novice through advanced.  Sweetwater Camera Club, Inc. is an excellent forum for expanding your vision as a photographer, learning new techniques, and sharing your work.  We host a wide variety of interesting, motivating, and educational presentations, along with competitions, critiques, and exhibits throughout the year.

Join us as our guest to see for yourself how this process can inspire and assist you.  We look forward to seeing you soon.  Bring your friends!

Mission Statement:
The purpose of Sweetwater Camera Club, Inc. is to share and promote the art and science of photography in a variety of styles and formats, and to provide a forum for sharing photos with others for the visual education, enjoyment, and recreation as individuals, club members, and as a part of the community.

Volunteering:
Sweetwater Camera Club, Inc. is an unpaid volunteer organization.  We appreciate the help, resources, and many contributions from our volunteers.  If you would like to serve the club, please let one of the officers know.  The Vice President of Sweetwater Camera Club makes volunteer assignments where needed.

Social Media – Facebook:
A private group Facebook page is available for all paid members.  Only the Facebook group members can see posts.  Paid club members must request to join.
Search Facebook:  Sweetwater Camera Club – Official Club Site

Members of:

  • North Georgia Camera Club Council  (NG3C) 2007 – 2024
  • Douglas County Chamber of Commerce – 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
  • Cultural Arts Council Satellite of Douglasville/Douglas County, Georgia – 2015 – 2024

2024 Officers:

Janet Newton
Instructor

Instructor presides at all meetings, administers the affairs of the club, and coordinates the activities.

Jerry Frost
Treasurer

The Treasurer keeps an accurate account of receipts and disbursements, is the custodian of all funds, and pays bills and expenditures.

Dawn Horrex
Secretary

The Secretary keeps an accurate record of the meetings, maintains membership records, and records competition results.

Dee Dee Brown
Outing Coordinator

The Outing Coordinator oversees and coordinates all member outings.


2024 Committee Members:

PositionMember(s)
Hospitality CommitteeDiane Yancey, Crystal Berry, Dawn Horrex
Communications / PublicationsDawn Horrex, Dee Dee Brown, Dorothy Rothbart
ExhibitsStella Spyrou, Janet Newton
Cultural Arts Council LiaisonCrystal Berry
Technology FacilitatorJames Bender
One-on-One MentorGreg Knobloch
Competition CommitteeDawn Horrex