The following message was sent on September 25, 2024 to the Video Club’s members and friends.

The Video Club is at a crossroads and needs volunteers to fill several key positions.
We encourage our members and guests to join us on October 19, 2023 in the Video Lab for a special General Meeting to discuss “Shaping Our Vision.”

How can we best use and enjoy video in the years ahead – both in the club and in our own lives? Socializing and refreshments at 6:30 pm; program at 7:00. Speakers will include:

• Suzanne Savlov, Producer and Editor of the “Eyes on Books” and “Beyond the Gates” half-hour TV shows which air monthly on Village Television. Suzanne will describe how our Video One Production team plans and produces these shows.
• Marsha Berman, Membership Director and longtime Friday Lab Supervisor, will talk about what we do and what we offer in the Video Lab.
• Dr. Tom Nash, Vice President and Director of Learning Opportunities, will talk about video classes and activities such as Shooting Expeditions and our Short Film Showcase series.
• Lucy Parker, Webmaster and Past President, will talk about one of our club’s most challenging learning opportunities – producing original Short Dramatic Films. Lucy has worked on four of our five films, having written one, directed another, and co-produced our latest, “Seeking Online Adventures,” now in post-production.

This is a great time to learn about all the various services the Video Club offers – how volunteers support these services – and new directions to explore.

Have you considered how you want to shape your own retirement future as a
volunteer?

 If you’re passionate about how you can make a difference with just a few hours, volunteer with the Video Club. Let us know which of the following positions draw your attention by simply “replying” to this email with your area of interest and we will contact you directly.

• President – After 9 years of service as President, Steve Carman is stepping aside. If you enjoy the role as a President and leader, you will represent the Club at events, stay informed and maintain communication with Board and Committee members, and guide the future of the club.
• Secretary – Takes minutes at monthly Zoom Board Meetings and distributes copies to Board and Committee members for review. Manages club correspondence when needed.
• Membership Director – Collects new and renewing member applications, gives membership payments to Treasurer, updates membership roster, maintains email list, sends welcome/renewal emails, prints monthly membership roster for the Video Lab, and emails current rosters to Board and Committee members.
• Recruitment Director – Reaches out to the community at events such as the Clubs Expo and – a key part of this new job – follows up with new and potential members to help them find – or develop – activities that fulfill their interests.
• Program Director – plans and coordinates programs for General Meetings on various aspects of video. This is another new job – helping our club delve deeply into video, one of the most varied and significant forms of communication in our time.
• Events Coordinator – Plans and coordinates events, especially our Annual Goldie Awards Banquet and Summer BBQ.
• Hospitality Director – Coordinates beverages and snacks for events such as General Meetings, Open House, and Short Film Showcase.
• Class Instructors – Teach a variety of videography and video editing classes, using a range of equipment and software, including smartphones (iPhone and Android) and computers (Mac and PC).
• Video Lab Supervisors – Provide support to residents in the Video Lab for 3 hours each week.
• Studio Production – Help with sound, lights, camera, switcher, floor-managing, makeup, and more in the Studio and on location.
• Publicity Team Members – Manage the club website. Supply club information to the Globe newspaper and Village Television. Edit and produce our e-newsletter, the Videogram. Create and distribute flyers for events.

Don’t delay, reply today to videoclublw@gmail.com identifying your area of interest and we will contact you directly.