Category Archives: From the Chairs

Our board members and volunteers are busy working to enrich the experiences of members. A special “Thank You” to Jay Tanen for his work in securing raffle items as well as his auctioneering skills that offered some great bargains to the members. Jay and Nancy Langer are exploring some unique programs to expand our membership.Continue reading “From the Chairs, November/December 2017”

Welcome all to the new season and the exciting plans that await! First, to report on our year-end raffle in June, we wish to thank members and donors who made it such a success. Jay Tanen secured auction items donated by SONY, FUJI, FOTO CARE, NIKON, DUGGAL VISUAL SOLUTIONS and HAHNEMUHLE. Charles Chessler received aContinue reading “From the Chairs, September/October 2017”

As evidenced by the colorful profusion of buds and blossoms, the long-awaited Spring has arrived! It is a welcoming sight to witness these new arrivals and capture the images we see in our parks, the green markets and the many community gardens. We encourage you to photograph and post them on the Facebook “Friends ofContinue reading “From the Chairs, May/June 2017”

Congratulations to all the participants in our exhibit at the Ryan Chelsea-Clinton Health Center. They are a tribute to our Sierra Club photographers who have made us all proud of their work. In a few months at the June 28 meeting we will be showcasing our members’ work with the screening of 6-8 of theirContinue reading “From the Chairs, March/April 2017”

Happy New Year 2017 to all from the Board. We wish you new beginnings, adventures and a healthy outlook in this coming year. You will be receiving a Members’ Survey this month. We encourage you to take the time and effort to complete it. It will provide us with information on meeting topics, program ideas,Continue reading “From the Chairs, January/February 2017”

The fall season is upon us and provides those wonderful opportunities to capture colorful and vibrant nature images. The “Friends of Sierra” website has hosted some beautiful photography and shared some of their locations. We encourage you to visit the site, view the images and join in.  It has been a huge success and givesContinue reading “From the Chairs, November/December 2016”

As summer comes to a close and fall approaches, we are planning our next group exhibit at the Ryan Chelsea-Clinton Health Center, entitled “Urban Nature.” It is a compelling theme and we look forward to seeing your interpretations. Your images should portray nature in the five boroughs of NYC. We will send an email thisContinue reading “From the Chairs, September/October 2016”

Our May 25th meeting will feature Katrin Eismann, an internationally recognized artist, author and educator. We are fortunate to have engaged this acclaimed speaker, so mark your calendars for this event. Spring has arrived in a splash of colors and we look forward to viewing members’ images at the upcoming Members’ Night in June. DuringContinue reading “From the Chairs, May/June 2016”

In the coming months we look forward to all that Spring brings our way—the variety of blooms, the vivid colors and how each blossom appears like a never-ending parade—from the crocus and forsythia to daffodils and tulips, to the blossoming trees and more. Enjoy these photo ops as our city has a plethora of parksContinue reading “From the Chairs, March/April 2016”

As we enter this New Year, we want to extend our wishes that it will be filled with health, happiness and a continuing desire to share your experiences through the lens. We look forward to your images and how you perceive what surrounds us, but with your personal eye. Many of you have adventured toContinue reading “From the Chairs, January/February 2016”