About the Council

Mission Statement

The Northwest Council of Camera Clubs (NWCCC) is a non-profit association of camera clubs in Washington and British Columbia.

The Council provides a network to share  photographic expertise.  Promote regional competitions, and

Communicate education opportunities.

NWCCC is committed to the following values:

• Communicating to its member clubs through the web site, newsletters, and personal contacts,

As well as encouraging member club participation in this networking;

• Encouraging quality education opportunities and competitions to help its members become

Better photographers and raise their standard of accomplishments;

• Providing a vehicle where member clubs can share information to improve their programs,

Educational opportunities and competitions;

• Promoting a spirit of fellowship among its members and encouraging social contacts among photographers;
• Promoting and environment where members can increase their creativity and artistic expression;
• Providing strength, leadership, and aids to help member clubs increase their membership;
• Serving its member clubs with inspiration, encouragement, and respect for all;
• Taking responsibility for doing its job to the best of its combined abilities;

Performing all its endeavours with honesty, integrity and fairness.

History

The idea of the Council originated with the Olympia Camera Club in 1940 as an outgrowth of its annual regional exhibit, The Olympia Salon of Photography. Advice and assistance was given by Lt. Ernest Featherstone, who had been active in the formation of the Southern California Council of Camera Clubs. Lt. Featherstone provided a copy of the Bylaws of the SCCCC for reference.