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Club Membership Application / Renewal
New Application
Renewal
Instructions; Please answer all questions, and review instructions for dues. When you are finished, simply click the "Print Form" button on the top right of this form and follow the prompts. Make sure to fill out the form on the second page of this appication. Send by interoffice mail to "Andy Garcia" MS 12-B02, "Amy Kelly" MS 31-A01, or deliver personally.
Name:
Date
Preferred eMail
Preferred Phone Contact:
Website: Were you referred by another member?
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No
If so, by whom? Please answer the following questions; What do you consider to be your level of photography knowledge? What type of photography equipment do you use? What's your favorite type of photography?
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Select (or type one): Select (or type one):
Please review the following details regarding club dues and instructions for payment; 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Membership dues are $25/ year (individual memebrship only). Payment is due no later than January 31st, in the same calendar year. Please make checks payable to "BCI Miami Photo Club". Cash or C/C will not be accepted. Members wishing to join anytime during Jan 1 through Sep 30th will be asked to pay the full $25. Members wishing to join after Oct 1st will be asked to pay the full $25, and this will cover their membership for the next calendar year.
Please fill out the form on the second page of this package and return with your dues and application. This form is required to be on file for each member of the photography club. Failure to complete this step will result in your not being able to officially participate in any club activities.
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BCI Miami Photography Club - Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ 1. What knowledge of photography do I need to participate in the Miami Photography Club? If you can aim a camera and press a shutter button, then you are elligible to join the Miami Photo Club. We have a wide range of individuals whose knowledge range from very basic to advanced amateur. 2. What are the dues used for, and what do I receive in return? Dues are used in support of the club activities and purchases made throughout the year. The club purchases magazine subscriptions, on-line training subscriptions, training videos , and some photographic materials (mattes, cutting tools, etc). On ocassion, dues may also be used to send a couple of members to local photography seminars. 3. Who administers the club dues? The photography club has five members who serve as an administrative council. These members are tasked with making administrative decisions for the club as a whole. All purchasing decisions are made by this council. The council meets at least once every three weeks to discuss pending club business, as well as to bring to light any suggestions or requests from club members. 4. Why does the club not pay entrance fees to locations in which we participate as a club? Not all members participate in all events. Likewise, some members also have family that they enjoy bringing to our activities. This makes it very difficult to be fair to all members, some of which cannot attend an event due to extenuating circumstances. Thus it is far easier to balance the benefits of club membership by providing learning resources and selected, sponsored seminars. 5. Do I need a camera pass if I want to bring my camera to work for a club event, or to a club meeting? No camera pass is necessary. HOWEVER, Security has asked us to keep our cameras in a common location, and not use them indoors at any time, other than for a pre-approved event. You may choose to keep them in your office, however they shoud remain in you camera bag, and locked away, as the company, or the photo club, IS NOT RESPONSIBLE for loss or damage to your camera equipment. You may choose to obtain a camera pass anyway, however please be advised that membership in the photo club is not a valid reason for obtaining one, and your supervisor will need to justify a pass for you, without photo club involvement. Should you encounter any problems with Security, identify yourself as a club member, and notify a club official immediately. 6. Can I take pictures of the Beckman Coulter Facilities? Security rules for camera and picture taking take precedence. You MAY NOT take indoor pictures, especially in the laboratory areas. Unless you have a valid camera pass, you may not take pictures at an indoor event unless pre-approved through Security. You may take outdoor pictures of the facility, however you must clear this through Security beforehand. 7. Does the club have a website? Yes. It can be accessed here: http://www.flickr.com/groups/bciphotoclub/ 8. Where can I find a listing of the content in the Photo Club Library? The library lisitng is located on the following network share: Vol2 on 'svmiacommon2' Folder: "BCI Photo Club Library" If you have any trouble accessing this folder, please contact Andy Garcia at x303710. Please note that you will not be granted access until your application for memebrship has been processed, which may take a couple of days.
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