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Next Club Meeting(s): Tuesday, June 23, 2009 [Summer Break] Tuesday, September 22, 2009  (more information)   Goward House 2495 Arbutus Road Victoria, BC

Club Annual Banquet Saturday March 14, 2009  Well, I've heard of "...three sheets to the wind", but never, "one sheet for a movie." As always, unexpected events happen...such as the staff at the Traveller's Inn ripping their movie screen shortly before our event. But the show must go on...even if its going onto a fairly nicely ironed bed sheet. Talk about a bedroom scene..!  Well, mishaps aside, we had a good turn out again this year, and lots of positive comments at the end of our event. Thanks to all the folks who pitched in to sell tickets and help with the running of the show. Our 67th Annual Banquet is done, and we tipped about $80 into the club's coffers in addition to building good will with our audience. And speaking of audience---we asked and they told us---the audience choice awards went to: 1st Choice -- Gin & Tonic (club production) 2nd Choice -- Grandma's Gift (club production) 3rd Choice -- A Tie! Tweetie by Alice Thomas & Rails to Sails by Margaret Chamberlain

First Meeting @ Goward House  February 24, 2009  The club has held its first meeting at the new location at Goward House, in their "theatre room". Comfortable seats, a built-in LCD widescreen TV, DVD equipment, and an excellent stereo system greeted members as we filed in at 7:30 p.m.   Dave couldn't join us, so the program was a bit more improvised than normal, but we're looking forward to getting back on track for the March meeting.

Christmas Pot Luck... Saturday December 6, 2008 Victoria---Ho, Ho, Ho! Cut! Thats a wrap. The club's pot-luck luncheon was well attended and very delicious. Hosted at the clubhouse in Margaret's townhouse complex, this cheerful gathering of the hungry was entertaining and relaxing.   For more photos, click here.

Club Picnic 2008  Wednesday August 6, 2008  Once again, Margaret was the consumate hostess and welcomed club members to her trailer site in Crofton for the 2008 Club Picnic.  Although the temperature soared to 32C, Margaret had managed to shade a good amount of space, and the breeze kept things comfortably cool.   As always, the discussion was wide-ranging, from film terminology, to club projects, to great places to eat. Picnicers also enjoyed the world premier of the Club Production, "Grandma's Gift." This short movie is based on a story by club member Alice Thomas, that was produced under the careful direction and leadership of Stan Coe.   Following lunch, some members went for a wander along the boardwalk, visiting the local Croften museum, and then it was back to the campsite for fruit salad with a dollop (or huge scoop) of ice cream.  Another delightful club event...thank you Margaret.

SCCA's Panorama The Society of Canadian Cine Amateurs (SCCA) is a non-profit organization that promotes the arts and science of amateur movie production. Our club is a member of the SCCA, and contributes information about club activities and articles to the SCCA's publication called Panorama.    The Spring 2008 issue of Panorama will be out shortly. Take a moment to visit the SCCA website to see what is new, and enjoy this great newsletter.

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