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 – 2023
- Douglas County Chamber of Commerce – 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
- Cultural Arts Council Satellite of Douglasville/Douglas County, Georgia – 2015 – 2023
2023 Officers:
The President presides at all meetings, administers the affairs of the club, and coordinates the activities of the Board of Directors.
Vice president presides at all meetings, administers the affairs of the club, and coordinates the activities of the Board of Directors.
The Treasurer keeps an accurate account of receipts and disbursements, is the custodian of all funds, and pays bills and expenditures.
The Secretary keeps an accurate record of the actions of the Board of Directors and the club’s meetings, maintains membership records, and records competition results.
Outing Coordinator
The Assistant Secretary aids the Secretary in fulfilling the duties of keeping accurate records for the club.
The Outing Coordinator oversees and coordinates all member outings.
Creative Director
The President Emeritus is the immediate past President, and provides support, leadership, and guidance to the President.
The Creative Director makes high level creative decisions and oversees exhibits.
2023 Committee Members:
| Position | Member(s) |
|---|---|
| Hospitality Committee | Diane Yancey, Crystal Berry, Dawn Horrex, Krystal Horne |
| Communications / Publications | Dawn Horrex, (Director of Publications), Krystal Horne, Janet Newton |
| Exhibits | Stella Spyrou, Janet Newton |
| Cultural Arts Council Liaison | Crystal Berry |
| Technology Facilitator | James Bender |
| One-on-One Mentor | Greg Knobloch |
| Competition Committee | Dawn Horrex |