First George W. Glennie Memorial Nature Salon:
May 7, 1981

Introduction:

This salon is a tribute to the memory of George Glennie, founder and first chairman of our Nature Group. George initiated the formation of this group with meetings in his home in Andover in the Spring of 1976. Originally the group consisted of only about twelve members but after a few months the growing interest made it evident that this group's activities should be incorporated into the regular programs of our club.

In addition to his nature interests, George was always ready, willing and able to assist in any club activity. For all of his tireless work, devotion and long-time faithful membership since the early 1960's, George was bestowed with the honor of Life Membership in the Club. We sorely miss George's presence at our meetings, along with his quiet, gentle wife, Hazel, who now visits us too infrequently.

For this salon we have a distinguished panel of judges, all of whom are recognized for their work in the field of nature.

Each club may submit 10 slides, with a maximum of two slides per member who must enter their slides thru only one club. A Paul Revere Bowl will be awarded to the Best of Show. Ribbons will be awarded for the Best of each of the following categories: Landscape, Bird, Insect, Plant Life, and Animal. Other high scoring slides will also receive ribbons. Club awards will be ribbons for First, Second, Third, and Honorable Mention.

The entry fee is $3.00, and slides may be mailed to Lawrence Camera Club c/o John O. Toivola.

Richard L. Morton and John E. Werren, Salon Co-Charmen.

Report:

The first George W. Glennie Memorial Nature Salon, sponsored by Lawrence Camera Club, was held May 7, 1981 under the direction of Richard L. Morton and John E. Werren, Co-Chairmen. A total of 219 slides were entered by 22 Camera Clubs located throughout the New England region. The slides were judged by Michael Videtta, APSA, MNEC, Henry F. Weisenburger, APSA, MNEC, and Muriel V. Williams, APSA, MNEC. Each slide was judged on a 30 point maximum basis.

Lawrence Camera Club, as the host club, did not compete in the club scoring and the slides entered by our members were not eligible for the Best of Show and Best of Category awards. As a club we scored the total of 226 points.

The winning clubs were:

Standing	Total Points	Club
1st	240	Canton Camera Club
2nd	238	Greater Lynn Camera Club
2nd	238	Wilbraham Camera Club
3rd	237	Lowell Camera Club
HM	225	Snipsic Camera Club
HM	211	Country Camera Club

Individual Awards:
Categories	Maker	Club	Title
Best of Show	Karl Schanz	Lowell C.C.	"Togetherness"
Best Animal	George Nieske	Wilbraham C.C.	"Mexican Green Rattlesnake"
Best Bird	Leon Paquette	Greater Lynn C.C.	"Are You Me?"
Best Botany	D. Jav	Lowell C.C.	"Nature's Oak Leaves"
Best General	A. Busch	Upper Valley C.C.	"Snow Pattern"
Best Insect	Rick Cloran	Greater Lynn C.C.	"Death Grip"
Best Landscape	Claire Murchie	C.C. of Fitchburg	"Calm Water Reflections"

Judge's Awards
Judge	Maker	Club	Title
M. Videtta	Richard Bayer	Canton C.C.	"Anhinga"
H. F. Weisenburger		Wilbraham C.C.	"Spring Peeper"
M. V. Williams	Theodore S. Bond	Melrose C.C.	"And On The High Wire"

Merit Awards were given to 25 other outstanding slides and Honor Awards were given to the top scoring slide in each club that had no other winning slides.

The Lawrence Camera Club thanks all the clubs who submitted entries to this our first salon. We hope you will participate in the Second Annual George W. Glennie Memorial Nature Salon which is currently scheduled for May 6, 1982.

(Quoted from "In Focus", the Lawrence Camera Club Bulletin, Vol. X, Nos. 4 and 5.)

George W. Glennie
Born March 30, 1902
Died June 8, 1980

Hazel K. Glennie
Born October 20, 1902
Died October 16, 1990

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First George W. Glennie Memorial Nature Salon: May 7, 1981

Introduction:

Report:

First George W. Glennie Memorial Nature Salon:
May 7, 1981