In attendance: Sammye Smith, Connie Brorson, Carol Rhodes, Steve Jackson, Bob Burris, Jacki Frey, Jodi Estell, Marie Carpenter, Bob Thrasher, Jo Weddle, Jeanne Iler, Tina Allgood, Tricia Wente, Jeanne Dutton, Susan Blunck.
Tricia Wente, president, called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m. at the Monroe County library. Tricia welcomed our newest member, Marie Carpenter.
The October meeting minutes were distributed through the blog with an email reminder to members. Jeanne Iler moved to accept, seconded by Steve Jackson. The minutes were approved.
Carol Rhodes, treasurer, reports we have 53 paid memberships and a balance of $1502.52. Sammye Smith moved to approve, seconded by Jeanne Iler. The report was approved as read.
Old Business:
1. Tricia, the coordinator for the membership show at the Waldron, reported on the success of the show. Thirty-one paintings were hung and the Waldron staff did an excellent job hanging it. The show was beautiful and well received, with approximately 100 people attending the opening reception. Many thanks to Nancy Metz for her work in organizing the reception and to all the people who contributed in every way. The show received publicity in numerous ways, including the Herald Times, the Daily Student, and through on-line sites.
2. Nominations of officers for 2008 was presented by Jeanne Iler. Jeanne asked for nominations from the floor, of which there were none, and then read the nominations: Jeanne Dutton, president; Jacki Frey, 1st vice president; Tina Allgood, 2nd vice president; Carol Rhodes, treasurer; and Jo Weddle, secretary. Connie Brorson moved to accept the slate as read, and the motion was seconded by Jacki Frey. The vote to accept was unanimous.
3. Committees for 2008 are:
Paint Outs: Alice and Paul Sharp
Programs and Workshops: Jacki Frey
Brushstrokes: Jeanne Dutton
Historian: Tricia Wente
Publicity: Jeanne Dutton and Carol Rhodes
Meeting Rooms: Jacki Frey
Hospitality: Jodi Estell
NOTE: Jodi has asked that someone else take over this responsibility. Anyone who wishes to discuss taking over this job for Jodi, please contact Tricia or Jeanne D.
4. Second Annual Autumn Gallery Show: Connie Brorson, show coordinator, reported that 20 people signed up to participate. It’s a small show, but looks great! All colors, all styles, all sizes are included. The opening reception is Sunday, November 18 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. The show will also be up during Gallery Walk on December 7, so it will be seen during two special events – the opening and the Gallery Walk. We have to take it down on the 14th of December, so please plan to pick up your paintings then. Many thanks to Connie for her hard work on this show!!
5. Signature Status: Anyone interested in applying for Signature Status should contact Jeanne Iler for a form. The benefits of this status are that members will pay no entry fee for our shows; they may sign “BWS” after their signature; they may display and sell in “Signature Status” at our shows, in a specially designated area, a sort of “master’s” area. Thanks to Jeanne Iler for designing and handling this process.
NEW BUSINESS
The BWS Christmas party will take place at tutto bène on December 2nd from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Marci Widen at tutto bène has put together a very nice menu of appetizers for us. Members may buy wine, but coffee and other non-alcoholic beverages will be served. At this time, the new members will be installed.
The cost per person is $14, but BWS will underwrite the cost making the amount due from each member and their guest just $7.00 each. The deadline for reservations is November 19; members may pay Connie, Tricia or Carol at the reception on November 18 or by mailing their checks to Carol.
Tricia expressed her thanks again to Jeanne Iler for her work on the signature status process and the nominating committee, to all the members who participated in any way for the Membership Show and the Second Annual Autumn Gallery Show, to Connie Brorson for her work coordinating the Autumn Show, and to Jodi Estell for the refreshments this evening.
Respectfully submitted,
Jeanne Ellen Dutton, secretary
Tricia Wente, president, called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m. at the Monroe County library. Tricia welcomed our newest member, Marie Carpenter.
The October meeting minutes were distributed through the blog with an email reminder to members. Jeanne Iler moved to accept, seconded by Steve Jackson. The minutes were approved.
Carol Rhodes, treasurer, reports we have 53 paid memberships and a balance of $1502.52. Sammye Smith moved to approve, seconded by Jeanne Iler. The report was approved as read.
Old Business:
1. Tricia, the coordinator for the membership show at the Waldron, reported on the success of the show. Thirty-one paintings were hung and the Waldron staff did an excellent job hanging it. The show was beautiful and well received, with approximately 100 people attending the opening reception. Many thanks to Nancy Metz for her work in organizing the reception and to all the people who contributed in every way. The show received publicity in numerous ways, including the Herald Times, the Daily Student, and through on-line sites.
2. Nominations of officers for 2008 was presented by Jeanne Iler. Jeanne asked for nominations from the floor, of which there were none, and then read the nominations: Jeanne Dutton, president; Jacki Frey, 1st vice president; Tina Allgood, 2nd vice president; Carol Rhodes, treasurer; and Jo Weddle, secretary. Connie Brorson moved to accept the slate as read, and the motion was seconded by Jacki Frey. The vote to accept was unanimous.
3. Committees for 2008 are:
Paint Outs: Alice and Paul Sharp
Programs and Workshops: Jacki Frey
Brushstrokes: Jeanne Dutton
Historian: Tricia Wente
Publicity: Jeanne Dutton and Carol Rhodes
Meeting Rooms: Jacki Frey
Hospitality: Jodi Estell
NOTE: Jodi has asked that someone else take over this responsibility. Anyone who wishes to discuss taking over this job for Jodi, please contact Tricia or Jeanne D.
4. Second Annual Autumn Gallery Show: Connie Brorson, show coordinator, reported that 20 people signed up to participate. It’s a small show, but looks great! All colors, all styles, all sizes are included. The opening reception is Sunday, November 18 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. The show will also be up during Gallery Walk on December 7, so it will be seen during two special events – the opening and the Gallery Walk. We have to take it down on the 14th of December, so please plan to pick up your paintings then. Many thanks to Connie for her hard work on this show!!
5. Signature Status: Anyone interested in applying for Signature Status should contact Jeanne Iler for a form. The benefits of this status are that members will pay no entry fee for our shows; they may sign “BWS” after their signature; they may display and sell in “Signature Status” at our shows, in a specially designated area, a sort of “master’s” area. Thanks to Jeanne Iler for designing and handling this process.
NEW BUSINESS
The BWS Christmas party will take place at tutto bène on December 2nd from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Marci Widen at tutto bène has put together a very nice menu of appetizers for us. Members may buy wine, but coffee and other non-alcoholic beverages will be served. At this time, the new members will be installed.
The cost per person is $14, but BWS will underwrite the cost making the amount due from each member and their guest just $7.00 each. The deadline for reservations is November 19; members may pay Connie, Tricia or Carol at the reception on November 18 or by mailing their checks to Carol.
Tricia expressed her thanks again to Jeanne Iler for her work on the signature status process and the nominating committee, to all the members who participated in any way for the Membership Show and the Second Annual Autumn Gallery Show, to Connie Brorson for her work coordinating the Autumn Show, and to Jodi Estell for the refreshments this evening.
Respectfully submitted,
Jeanne Ellen Dutton, secretary
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