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Flagpole Private Meetup Forum: Share Your Photo Adventures

Join fellow club members for impromptu photo outings. Our members-only forum is the perfect place to coordinate trips to unique locations like tulip farms, zoos, fairs, and more.

It’s a space to carpool, share tips, and learn together – while capturing photos.

How to Get Involved:

• Propose a Trip: All members are welcome to post new outing ideas.
• Find an Outing: Browse the forum for upcoming trips. Look for locations and dates in the post titles.
• RSVP: Connect with organizers and fellow attendees by replying to a post.
• If Not Subscribed: Click “Subscribe for new topics” at the top of the forum to receive email notifications for all new meetups.
• If Subscribed: Click “Unsubscribe for new topics” at the top of the forum to stop receiving email notifications for all new meetups.

Important Details:

• Private Forum: Please note this forum is only visible to signed-in members, keeping all meetup details (people, places, and dates) private.
• Guests Welcome: Feel free to bring guests! Simply add a note to your RSVP so the organizer knows.
• Easy Access: Find the forum anytime in the main menu under Members -> Meetup Forum.

TIP – Subscribe to receive emails as new forums are added.

Bring Your Photos to Life as a Slideshow!

Want to see photos in a dynamic new way? It’s easy to start a slideshow complete with music.

To Start the Show: Simply scroll to the bottom of any photo gallery page and click the “Play Movie of Photos” button.

To Customize Your Experience: After the movie starts, look for the vertical ellipsis menu (⋮). Click it to:

• Set the Mood: Choose from different music genres.
• Control the Pace: Adjust the slideshow speed to your liking.

Sit back and enjoy the show!

Sync Flagpole Events with Your Digital Calendar

Keep track of all our club programs, workshops, and competitions by adding them directly to your preferred digital calendar (like Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or Outlook).

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Find Our Events: A complete list of upcoming events is located at the bottom of the Flagpole homepage and https://flagpolephotographers.com/all-upcoming-events/
2. Select an Event: Click on any event from the list to view its full details, including time, location, and description.
3. Add to Your Calendar: Scroll to the bottom of the individual event page. You will see two options:
   • Click “+ Add to Google Calendar” for Google Calendar.
   • Click “+ iCal / Outlook” for Apple Calendar, Microsoft Outlook, and other compatible calendars.

The event, with all its details, will now appear in your personal calendar.

Bonus: Share and Grow Our Community

All our general meetings are free and open to the public—and they are the primary way we attract new members. You can help by sharing events!

• How to Share: On any event page, use the “Share This Event” icons to easily post to your social media accounts.
• Why it Matters: A single share can introduce our club to a whole new group of potential photographers. Your support is invaluable!

Easily Access Your Online Meeting Links!

Ready to Join Our Online Meetings? Here’s How!

Getting connected is simple. Just follow these steps to find your meeting link right on our website.

Your 3-Step Guide:

1. Pick Your Event: Scroll down to the “Upcoming Events” section on our home page.
2. Open the Event Page: Click on the meeting you’re attending.
3. Locate the Link: You’ll find the online meeting link near the bottom of the event page.

A Couple of Quick Reminders:

• Link Activation: Please note the link will only work on the day of the scheduled meeting.
• Where to Look: We post all links directly on the event page, so there’s no need to search your email inbox.