PHSC President Clint Hryhorijiw
Toronto. December arrived with Exec meeting #64 in hand. The meeting was held via ZOOM on Wednesday, December 3rd. This post has been prepared from minutes as I was unable to attend (or issue a report) due to day surgery on my left eye Dec 2nd with a follow up Dec 3rd.
Treasurer, John Morden, sent out a report prior to the meeting. All government required reports have been filed and fees paid.
Financial Controller, Jeri Danyleyko noted that a new GIC has been purchased.
Membership Secretary, Lilianne Schneider sent her membership report by email. She has taken charge of the MailChimp updating function effective this month. An orientation session with our MailChimp guru, journal co-editor, David Bridge is arranged.
For those choosing to buy or renew a membership, please remember our journal is now in ‘pdf format’ only, so an email address is essential. A MailChimp notification is sent to all member emails when each journal pdf is produced and uploaded.
If you are a member but HAVE NOT seen any notification for Photographic Canadiana since you registered or renewed, please email Lilianne at member@phsc.ca.
Celio noted the December 2025 AGM and Show and Tell will be set up via ZOOM. The January 2026 presentation is a joint PHSC and PhotoEd collaboration. We will hear about Hannah Maynard from author Elizabeth Anne Cavaliere (her new book, “Hannah Maynard: Life and Work” will be discussed). The event is in-person at the Arts & Letters Club on Elm Street Sunday January 18, 2026. Details to be posted here when confirmed. The current issue of the European PhotoResearcher was released and a few copies will be available for purchase. Details to be posted when known.
Our absent newsletter editor Patrick Gunn sent in a written report with his regrets. He is targeting release of the December PHSC News (25-12) for year end.
A winter auction was confirmed and is set for January 25, 2026. Details including photos of sample lots to be posted here next month.
The spring fair has been confirmed as May 24, 2026 (Victoria Day long weekend is the week earlier).
David and Louise report that the journal issue 51-3 is waiting receipt of the lead article.
Social media editor, Ms Markovic was unable to attend but provided a written report for instagram showing very positive growth month/month).
