In 1963 a small group of friends who were enthusiastic amateur photographers residing in Don Mills decided that they should organize and form a club that would further their interest in photography and allow them to invite like-minded people to join and share their hobbies.

This group of founding members included Harry Ballinger, who became the club's first president. The club was organized on a non-profit basis, and after several meetings, as the membership grew, it was decided that larger premises were needed for the meetings, and the Don Mills Library was selected as the club's headquarters.

In 1971, future presidents Dave Broadhurst and Tom Yates, together with June Haylock (now Yates), joined the club and would leave their mark in later years.

Like all clubs, the Don Mills Camera Club is run by an executive voted in by the membership. One of the many beneficial rules is that the position of the president can only be held by an individual for two years. This has helped keep the club vibrant and ensured that no one person can dominate the club in the long term.

The club has always emphasized a good mix of age groups, from students to senior citizens, and has worked energetically to recruit new members through showings of members' work at the Don Mills Centre, the Canadian National Exhibition, Henry's Exposure shows, our website, and MeetUp.

Membership is currently limited to 105 to ensure our meetings and workshops are a comfortable size.

As the years go by, the club activities have changed, but we believe that most members join to improve their photography in a congenial atmosphere. This is our goal, and the club's reputation for quality attests to its success in meeting that goal.

The Past Presidents are listed below. We salute their efforts and those of their executive for donating their time and skills to the club.

Acknowledgements: Thank you to Past Presidents David Barr, Dave Broadhurst, and Tom Yates for
providing historical information.