Our Team

The New Westminster Photography Society is guided by a volunteer Board of Directors elected by the members and supported by volunteers who take on essential roles outside the Board. Some directors serve as officers, while others lead key activity areas such as programs, outings, themes, competitions, exhibitions, social media, and the website. These "lead" roles are coordinating positions: the director organizes the work, often with support from other volunteers.

President

Serves as the public face of the Society, representing it in the community and building connections on its behalf. Provides overall leadership, chairs Board and member meetings, and helps coordinate the work of the Board. Supports planning, continuity, and communication across all areas of the Society.

Vice-President

Supports the President and fills in when the President is unavailable. Assists with Society planning and member engagement and may take on special projects or help where additional support is needed.

Treasurer

Manages the Society's finances, including banking, payments, deposits, and financial records. Reports regularly to the Board and prepares financial information for the AGM. Responsible for membership records and renewals and helps ensure that Society funds are handled responsibly and transparently.

Secretary

Maintains the Society's official records, including minutes, resolutions, filings, and key documents. Supports the preparation of notices, agendas, and governance records. Helps keep the Board organized and ensures required records are retained.

Programs Lead

Plans and coordinates regular meeting programs, guest speakers, presentations, and workshops. Works with other directors to connect programs with themes, outings, competitions, and member interests. Helps create a varied and engaging season of learning and discovery.

Outings Lead

Plans photography outings and field opportunities for members. Coordinates outing details such as locations, dates, access, timing, and other logistics. Works with Programs and Themes where outings can support current learning or creative goals.

Themes Lead

Develops and schedules the Society's regular photography themes. Provides clear theme descriptions and helps members understand how to participate. Each month, compiles a slideshow of selected theme images for presentation at the meeting. Works with Programs and Outings to connect themes with learning opportunities and activities.

Competitions Lead

Coordinates the Society's participation in internal and external photography competitions. Organizes submissions, timelines, judging or selection processes, and communication with members. Works with Programs where competition nights or reviews form part of the meeting schedule.

Exhibitions Lead

Identifies and coordinates opportunities for members to exhibit their photography. Communicates exhibition requirements, timelines, and submission processes. Helps organize the collection, delivery, display, and return of photographs.

Social Media Lead

Manages the Society's presence on social media, including Facebook and Instagram. Promotes Society activities, member participation, exhibitions, outings, and events. Helps connect the Society with members and the wider community.

Website Administrator

Maintains the Society's website, keeping member-facing information current, clear, and accessible. Works with other directors to ensure that programs, themes, outings, exhibitions, and other Society information are accurately reflected online.

Supporting Roles

Not everyone who keeps the New Westminster Photography Club running holds a Board position. These two volunteers take on essential behind-the-scenes roles that make each meeting work — from the first image on screen to the last cup of coffee.

Projectionist

Receives photographs, slideshows, and other presentation materials submitted for each meeting. Organizes and prepares files for smooth projection, and manages the equipment before, during, and after meetings. A reliable Projectionist is essential to the flow of every meeting night.

Refreshments Manager

Brings coffee, tea, and all the accompaniments to each meeting, ensuring everything is ready when members arrive. The social time during meetings is an important part of club life, and the Refreshments Manager plays a much-appreciated role in making it happen.