In Attendance: Susan Blunck, Charlotte Griffin, Sue Kim, Tina Allgood, Meri Reinhold, Johnnie Belinda, Sammye Dina Smith, Sara Steffey McQueen, Jodi Estell, Connie Brorson, Stephen Jackson, Jennifer Trueblood, Donna Kluesner, Nancy Metz, Susan Webb, Joanne Weddle, Bob Thrasher, Alice Sharp, Jeanne Iler, James Yang, Carolyn Rogers Richard, Tricia Wente, Cathy Korinek, Jeanne Ellen Dutton, Jacki Frey.
President Tricia Wente called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m. with a welcome to our new members Sue Kim, Charlotte Griffin, Jennifer Trueblood, and Bob Thrasher.
The minutes from the May 2007 meeting had been distributed electronically. Cathy Korinek moved to approve the minutes with a second by Jacki Frey. The minutes were approved.
Carol Rhodes, treasurer, was absent and, in place of a treasurer’s report, Tricia stated the balance of our account is $1732.20.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Baker Place Gallery
a. Six BWS members are currently exhibiting there, plus an artist from Gallery North and six members of the Bloomington Photography Club.
b. The John Waldron Art Center oversees the gallery. A new intern is being assigned to assist Jonna Risher with this task, and the intern will be announced soon.
c. BWS artists who are interested in participating should contact Tricia Wente.
d. The duration of a piece’s hanging is a minimum of two months. Tricia will contact JWAC to ask for clarification.
2. Signature Status
a. Our by-laws offer “Signature Status,” which Tricia explained is offered to outstanding, active members and allows them to list the status on their bios.
b. The criteria are listed in the by-laws.
c. Jeanne Iler and Meri Reinhold will pursue this subject and present a format and procedure for establishing Signature Status to those who request it.
3. The Fall BWS Members Show
a. The fall show will take place at the John Waldron Art Center’s Main Gallery October 31-November 11.
b. Members were asked to express their interest in participating.
c. Tricia, who is the show coordinator, asked for assistants to design the postcard and other tasks involved. Carolyn Rogers Richard and Nancy Metz volunteered.
d. Tricia will provide all the show requirements and other information and materials at the October 8 meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
1. tutto bène had expressed an interest in hosting another watercolor show at the Green Room. Jacki Frey and Connie Brorson will follow up on this.
2. Future programs
a. Jacki Frey is the Program and Workshop Chair with Connie Brorson assisting.
b. The October program is a painting session with model provided.
c. The November meeting will include a presentation by Jacki Frey on different painting techniques.
d. Next spring, Jeanne Iler will present a program on Chinese brush painting and various techniques.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Thanks to Joanne Weddle for hosting us at her church this evening and in October. And thanks, too, to Jodi and Joanne for providing this evening’s refreshments.
2. James Yang is giving a presentation this Sunday, September 16, at 2:00 at the Library. A reception will take place from 4:00-5:00 p.m. The topic is Chinese calligraphy.
3. Paoli Fall Festival is having an art show, hosted by Tri Kappa sorority, and offering cash prizes. Nancy Metz has the details, but entry is due this Friday, September 14.
4. New membership lists were made available to the members, as well as officer and committee chair list and by-laws. Anyone who didn’t get any or all may contact Jeanne Dutton for copies.
5. Welcome packets were distributed to the new members.
6. Jodi Estell is the hospitality chair.
a. Let her know if you want to volunteer to bring simple refreshments to a meeting. More than one person can donate per meeting.
b. If you know of a member who is seriously ill or should receive a greeting card from BWS, please alert Jodi.
7. Alice Sharp commented on the paint outs (and was thanked profusely for all the work she and Paul put into the organization of these activities!). Everyone is welcome, and Alice encouraged everyone to come. You don’t have to produce a finished painting, just come and enjoy the day.
8. Joanne Weddle visited the T.C. Steele paint out last weekend and reminded us all to take bug spray when we paint outside!
9. Members who have an interest in a mid-week paint out, please let Jeanne Dutton know. Cheryl Duckworth of Duckworth Designs and Flower Farm, has invited us back.
Cathy Korinek made a motion, seconded by Jacki Frey, to adjourn the meeting.
This evening’s program was “Show and Tell,” and many members brought their summer paintings to share. Subjects included sites from Washington, Oregon, British Columbia, Bloomington, Maine, California, and our own studio still lifes. Thanks to everyone who shared, and to everyone who came to enjoy the exhibit.
Respectfully submitted,
Jeanne Ellen Dutton, secretary
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