Loyalist Decorative Painters’ Guild Minutes of Nov.11,2009.
Pres. Judy welcomed all & Jan Z. introduced our guest speaker, Susan Statham, who gave us a super demo re portrait painting, colour, tricks of the trade, etc.
Secretary’s Minutes – were approved as read on a motion by Pat; sec. By Jan Z. Carried.
Treasurer’s Report – Balance = $2,491.75 Petty Cash = $136.10. Approved on a motion by Shelagh; sec by Elaine. Carried.
Membership – Marilyn was absent, so Jackie presided. She reported two new members – Eva Ferguson & Pat Piper. Welcome ladies.
Programme – Christmas party – dinner at 6:30. Sharon & Elaine are to cook the turkeys.
Library – Erika still has some of Anna’s books available for a donation to her.
Website - email any announcements to Connie.
Festival of Trees - held in Picton on Nov. 27, 29 & 29th. Wanda Elaine & Connie volunteered to set up our wreath for display & auction.
Welcoming – Jan G. reported 21 members & 3 guests present. The 50/50 draw = $42. $21. won by Noreen.
Spring Tea – an organizing meeting will be held in Jan.
Announcements – a Cheri Rol class will be available on April 16,17 & 18th at a cost of $325 for the 3 days. Cathy Hardy(Hardy’s Hobbies) has a sale going on. Brighton Arts Council is moving it’s meetings to the Brighton Conference Centre. Craft Show & Sale at the Masonic Hall Dec. 5 &6. Midge is having an Open House(118 Prince Edward St.) on Nov. 29.
Show & Tell – Connie showed her class piece for CtoC – an hibiscus. Beautiful!
Adjournment – moved by Lorraine; Sec. By Shelagh. Carried.
Loyalist Decorative Painters Guild: Minutes of Oct.14/009.
Pres. Judy welcomed all at 8PM with a special welcome to Anna Turner & her daughter, Wanda. We were certainly glad to see them. A plant & card were presented to them.
Minutes from September meeting were read & accepted as amended.
Moved by Pat; Sec. by Sharon.
Liz volunteered to be the telephone committee for those without access to our website.
Treasurer Report - Balance -1,892.81. Petty Cash= $148.55. Moved by Liz; sec. by Mary Ellen.
Membership – Marilyn reminded members that dues are due this month & also volunteered to let everyone know what is happening at the next meetings. 25 paid members & 2 members paying tonight. Receipts & cards are available tonight.
Big Brushes - no volunteers to chair this committee
Program – Julie & Mary Ellen reported a special speaker for our Nov. meeting – artist Susan Stratham. We are asked to bring a knitting needle, sketching pencil & pad.
We will have live music at our Xmas party. Sharon volunteered to cook a turkey. Pounds should be known at our Nov. meeting.
Judy will do a class at our Jan. meeting.
Library – Erika reported that $195.50 was realized from the sale of excess library items. Magazines are for sale at .25 each.
Website – Connie was absent as she was teaching in Montreal.
Festival of Trees – Rena thanked all who painted birds for our wreath. Next year’s project will be “Santa’s Workshop” – all characters must have a Santa hat on.
Welcoming - Jackie reported 23 members & 3 guests present. The 50/50 draw=$36. Marilyn won the $18. The list for goodies was circulated again for sign up.
Spring Tea – April 24, 2010. Marilyn will chair the committee, & a meeting will be held before the Nov. meeting. Refer any suggestions to her.
Memory Boxes – Boxes were available for pick-up.
Announcements – A Chapter seminar will be held on Nov.15. It is a Santa in acrylics, taught by Judy at a cost of $30. You need to prep your own surface. Patterns were available. Judy is also teaching a card class at her home on Nov. 19 – colored pencils at a cost of $10 for 3 cards.
Xmas at Presqu’ile is the 1st 2 weekends in Nov.
Show & Tell – Deb. McDonald showed her piece entered for her accreditation at the Society of Decorative Painters.
Adjournment – 8:45 Moved by Pat: sec. by Lorraine.
Loyalist Decorative Painters' Guild
Minutes: General Meeting Sept.9/09.
President Judy welcomed members & 3 guests at 7:55PM.
Treasurer's report - in Lorraine's absence, Shelagh reported funds as follows: Bank balance is $1,803.41 Petty Cash= $148.45.
Membership - Marilyn would like dues paid by the Oct.14th meeting. She also volunteered to be the Telephone Comm., as well.
Big Brushes - As we do not have a Big Brush Coordinator, and it was decided by the Executive, that there are Big Brushes accessible in the area, perhaps we should do a bus trip to Ottawa Art gallery, in lieu of paying the hefty price for out-of-town teachers. Special events at the Gallery will be explored. A 20-passenger bus would cost $575.00 + 5% tax.
Jan Z. is also looking into having a special speaker at one of our meetings. A portrait artist, Susan Stathan, might possibly be available for our Nov. meeting.
Programme - Julie & Mary Ellen will teach a Gingerbread face brooch at a cost of $2.00.
Library - Erika will be present with the library at our Oct. meeting.
Website - Connie asked anyone who doesn't want their name on our site to let her know.
The 50/50 draw was $36 -- Midge won the $18.
Executive meeting happenings –
Programme - Julie & Mary Ellen have been doing a great job. They came up with painting on trowels for this evening. Since the cost was minimal, the Guild paid for them.
It was also discussed that many of you do not like the one-hr. painting sessions; you would like something with more challenge. A suggestion was put forward to the executive that having projects of longer length spread over a two meeting period may be an answer to this situation. Concern was brought up that some people may not make it to both meetings and be able to finish their project. A suggestion was made that possibly a paint day could be arranged similar to has been done in the past at the church hall and members could work on unfinished projects. It was decided not to implement for all meetings but try it and see how the response is and Connie will teach a two meeting project over the March and April meetings.
Also discussed was the fact that people are leaving in the middle of a painting session - some feel rushed & never get the project finished. Because painting is the main focus of this Guild, it was decided to have a social 1/2 hr. at 6:30 -
Painting at 7:00 & meeting held at 8:30. For anyone who does not wish to paint but wants to socialize, they can do so in the kitchen or the back of the room, keeping their voices down so everyone can hear the instructor. They can also help others with their painting. Painters can continue to paint while the meeting is on but it is encouraged that everyone stay and help to take down the tables.
Christmas Party - Jan Z. will decorate: Mary Ellen & Julie will do the entertainment: the meal will be potluck.
Presents - Handmade gifts should be given at the party. Nothing big - even a painted ornament. There is a lot of talent out there & even handmade cards, embroidery, knitting, something baked or preserved with the recipe would be just fine.
Nothing that is expensive or takes a lot of time as it is the thought that counts.
Spring Tea - will be held on Sat., Apr.24/10, for all former members.
Coordinators: Marilyn & Mary Ellen.
Committee: Judy & Jackie.
Invitations: Marilyn & Elaine.
This committee will start work immediately & report to the Executive in Jan. Every Guild member will be expected to assist with baking, sandwiches, etc.
Memory Boxes - if you have some at home, please bring them in - painted if you wish. Other Guilds & Chapters really need them.
Advertizing - Mary Ellen will approach the Trentonian about doing a story about our Guild. Anyone with contacts in the publishing business, please approach them about doing a write-up.
Daytime meetings - would be totally unfair to our working members.
Show & Tell - Connie showed off the new DecoArt brushes now available. She also discussed the Tier 1 project.
Complaints/ Suggestions /Happenings - Judy reported a good time at HOOT - excellent trade show. Her highlight was seeing Keith Urban!!
Noreen moved to rebate Jan Goheen the $30 for her missed bus trip, due to illness. All were in favour but she generously donated the money back to the Guild.
Festival of Trees - Rena was absent -- birds are due.
Welcoming - Jackie reported 19 members present + 2 guests.
Adjournment = 8:30 - moved by Midge; sec. by Laura. Carried.
