QCG Prism Newsletter

March 2024: With a nice influx of new members during the first few months of the year; our membership has clocked up the 100 milestone!”


February 2024: “What a huge start to 2024 QCG! …”


January 2024: “Welcome everyone to 2024 … How about the great new look for the Prism!”


December 2023: “Welcome to the last Prism of 2023, and a great opportunity to reflect on the year that has passed.”


November 2023: “As I reflect on the month that has just passed there are two things that come to mind: the improvement in photography of so many of our members, and the resilience of our members in the face of adversity and the willingness for people to step up.”


October 2023: “Our club is only as good as the volunteers who put in the amazing work on a week by week basis and a huge shout out to all those that contribute to making this club what it is.”


September 2023: “Hi all from your Vice-President, standing in for the big boss. Firstly, it is with a slight sigh of relief that I can report that QCG ‘survived’ September … “


August 2023: “A big thank you to members who attended the AGM on August 24. It is always great to recognise those who have given their time to make QCG what it is today … “


July 2023: “Life doesn’t get any less busy at QCG – what a huge month!”


June 2023: “Wow – halfway through the 2023 photography year already! And what a culmination it will be to the ‘hump month’, with the long-awaited opening of our club’s exhibition ‘Naturally’ … “


May 2023: “Following on from a wonderful Photographic Society of Queensland conference in Rockhampton in early May, Elizabeth and I have been on the road for most of the month … “


April 2023: “Welcome to another edition of Prism at the end of a busy April …”


March 2023: “Another huge month at QCG with the kick off for the midyear gallery experience Naturally, our annual Tri Nations competition … along with both DPI and Print judging nights.“


February 2023: “What a difference a year makes! This time last year, we had the misfortune of the Brisbane floods inundating our clubhouse, and together with the pandemic, we ran most of our first couple of months virtually over Zoom!”


January 2023: “Welcome everyone to 2023! I trust you had a great festive season, either catching up with family or travelling for the first time in a few years …”


Reflections on the year that has passed, plus all the Trophy Winners and YEPAs (Year End Photographic Awards)


“October was certainly another big month at QCG, full of many fun events as yet another year starts to draw to a close.”


“Thank you to those members who supported our Annual General Meeting …”


August 2022

Special Edition Celebrating 60 years of Publication


August 2022

“Having just returned from the annual weekend away at Toogoolawah in the Brisbane Valley, I can report the QCG spirit is very much alive and well!“


July 2022

“What an inspiring way to finish off the month, with QCG hosting its first state wide competition in a number of years.”


June 2022

“It is great to be back at QCG after a six week break travelling and photographing the mountains to the sea to the desert across our amazing country … “


May 2022

“Our program in May certainly reminded us that photography is a two step process - capture AND post processing! …“


April 2022

“April was certainly a jam-packed month … “


March 2022

“After all the trials and tribulations of the past two years, we’ll have to chalk up March 2022 as another one of those months!”


February 2022

FLOOD NEWS and much, much more …


January 2022

“ … And how about the new look Prism to take us forward into a fab new year!”


Prism 371 - The Annual

December 2021

“Welcome to the last Prism for 2021 … “


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November 2021

“Every month when I write this President’s Piece, I grab a cuppa to think about what’s happened over the last month. This month took me to reflect on QCG history … “


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October 2021

“Welcome to another bumper month of Prism, packed full of information about happenings … “


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September 2021

“The run down to the end of the year end is going fast, and the QCG Calendar is packed full to keep you creatively busy, and extend the breadth of your photography … “


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August 2021

“This month captures the themes of celebration and adapting to change within and beyond the club … “


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July 2021

“ Here we are over the mid year hump and how good was July? … “


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June 2021

“Winter is certainly on its way as we slide our way into June. It only dawned on me last weekend, when I saw a horse yawn … “


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May 2021

“It’s been a bumper month bustling with activity, creativity, productivity and new members … “


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April 2021

“March was a very big month full of activities, lots of fun and also new members … “


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March 2021

“How lovely to get together last month in the new QCG clubhouse SPACE at Kenmore Hills … ?”


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February 2021

“We start the QCG 2021 Program with the highly regarded, award winning Guest Speaker, Mark Rayner, who will talk on Bird and Wildlife photography … “


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January 2021

“Welcome everyone to 2021. We are very excited about the QCG Program after a challenging 2020 … “


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December 2020 - Annual Awards Edition

“Congratulations to everyone in QCG. It gives me great pleasure to say that the club remains in an excellent position ..”


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November 2020

Greetings QCG members and also a big welcome to new member … “


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October 2020

“What a great month it’s been … “


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September 2020

“When we look back, its been another action packed month in review … “


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August 2020

“What an action packed month it’s been. COVID certainly isn’t holding QCG activities back … “


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July 2020

“At last, more freedom to explore outdoors in Queensland … ”


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June 2020

“Here we are at mid-year and what a good thing to have the easing of COVID-19 restrictions to Stage 2.”


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May 2020

“It’s a Brave New World. How is everyone after such an uncertain and turbulent month of COVID-19 lockdown? ..”


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April 2020

“This was not the 2020 I expected in this presidency - Anne never mentioned pandemic!”


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March 2020

“Lots of new things happening. The inaugural role out of My Photoclub (MPC) was a huge success with a record … “


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February 2020

“Welcome to the first QCG Prism of 2020 and what an exciting year is planned … “


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Annual Edition December 2019

“My favourite President’s Piece of the year, and sadly, my last … “


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November 2019

“Another massive month for Queensland Camera Group … “


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October 2019

“Exciting news, QCG. The club is now … “


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September 2019

“August was a terrific month for the Queensland Camera Group … “


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August 2019

“August already! A very big welcome to these new members … “ Note: click HERE to view the front page of the very first QCG Prism Newsletter! Released August 1962.


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July 2019

“QCG we need to talk!!”


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June 2019

“April might have been a slower month at QCG but May certainly picked up the pace and June is going to be a knockout!!! “


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May 2019

“April was a slower month for the Queensland Camera Group, but still busy enough!”


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Apr 2019 k

Your new look newsletter!


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March 2019

“Hello and welcome to the March edition of Prism, with an extra warm welcome to new members . . . “


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Feb 2019

“Hello and welcome to a brand-new QCG year. I hope you have all had the opportunity to rest and relax over the Christmas/New Year period with opportunities here and there to pursue your photography . . .”