Mervyn Hurwitz, president of the Coral Springs Camera Club and a member for 18 years, says he can give solid reasons why photography buffs in and around Coral Springs should give joining the club a thought.

“You get news tips from fellow members and experts; you are always learning,” Hurwitz said. “The people you meet are very friendly, too. A new member invariably feels welcome.”

Hurwitz, who is from South Africa, loves nature and photography, not necessarily in that order. “I have been interested in photography since I was a kid. I love photographing birds; there are a lot of opportunities for that in Florida. We have a very diverse membership. My wife, Melanie, for instance, specializes in taking photos of flowers.”

Besides Coral Springs, the club has members from cities like Parkland, Tamarac, Margate, Delray Beach and Boca Raton. “The annual membership fee is just $30. We meet twice a month."

The club, which is always looking to do something different, recently had an exhibition of our works at the Coral Springs Museum of Art. On Jan. 20, the club will have its annual banquet and the end-of-the-year contest.

The club meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of ever month at the Sartory Hall in Mullins Park, NW 29th Street in Coral Springs. Visit www.cscc.us or call 954-510-1323.