Quick update as of Sunday, January 29, 2012:
I have revised the contest and theme schedule a little. Sorry the group has been lacking, university is throwing a crap load of homework at me. Anyway the first event will be a theme. And it will be starting soon. I am still looking for prize donors for contests. If you wanna donate a prize please note us.
Quick update as of Friday, January 13, 2012:
I have changed the global submission limit to TWO per month. This is to limit the number submission admins have to approve, and to make sure that members are submitting their best work.
End Update....
All right all of you amazing photographers, the results from the contest theme poll are in.
So it looks as if are first contest of 2012 will themed, "Freedom." So start thinking of ideas.
Also as said above, here is a tentative schedule from contests. I took the top 3 themes only.

February 2012 --> Theme: "Winter Macros" (suggested by *
nnIKOO)

March 2012 --> 2-week Contest: "Freedom" (suggested by ~
Chaliveaux)

April 2012 --> Theme: "First Signs of Spring" (suggested by *
HexeMistelzweig)
So go check our 3 theme choice winners!
And last put not least I would love for some people to donate prizes (features, premium memberships, points, etc...) to the contests.
Thanks,
Alex Short