BLOOMINGTON WATERCOLOR SOCIETY

MEETING MINUTES

First Christian Church
October 13, 2008

In attendance: Tina Allgood, Dan Alexander, Susan Blunck, Jeanne Dutton, Jodi Estell, Jacki Frey, Charlotte Ann Griffin, Jeanne Iler, Stephen Jackson, Cathy Korinek, Sara Steffey McQueen, Nancy Davis Metz, Kim Neubecker, Shelly Ritter, Alice Sharp, Bob Talbot, Robert Thrasher, Betty Wagoner, Susan Webb, Joanne Weddle, Tricia Wente
Visitors: Kriste Lindberg

A. The meeting was called to order at 6:10 p.m.

B. Jeanne Dutton welcomed guests and new members.

C. Minutes from the September 8 meeting have been posted on the webpage. There were no additions or corrections. Motion to approve was made by Sara McQueen and seconded by Cathy Korinek. Motion carried.

D. In the absence of the treasurer, her report was deferred to the November meeting.

E. Paint Outs – Alice Sharp thanked Bob Talbot for hosting BWS at his property on Rice Road on Wednesday, October 8.

The last paint out scheduled for this year will be Sunday, October 26, 10:00 a.m. at Oliver Winery. There will be a get-together following the paint out at 2:00 p.m.

F. Nominations – Alice Sharp, Chair.

Thanks were expressed to this year’s officers.

Alice reported that the secretary, Joanne Weddle, and treasurer, Carol Rhodes, have agreed to continue in their positions for another year.

Officers to be elected for next year are president, first vice president, and second vice president. After describing the duties of these offices and extending an invitation for members to consider holding these positions, Alice asked that anyone interested respond to her in the coming week by e-mail. A slate will be presented at the November meeting, installation will be held in November December at the Christmas party, and new officers will begin their terms January 1, 2009.

G. Program – Jacki Frey announced that Bill Borden will present a workshop on April 4. Any member with program ideas for future BWS meetings should contact Jacki. A creativity session may be offered in January.

H. By-Laws – Jeanne Dutton reported the following:
1. The final proposed by-laws are now available, as approved by the Board.
2. Changes include:
a. the board added a “Family” membership of $40
b. adding a “Hospitality & Cheer” Committee
c. the by-laws will be reviewed even numbered years and the secretary is now designated as the person responsible for initiating the review
d. electronic voting can be utilized if necessary.
3. Two weeks notice starts on October 14; votes can be accepted via email, in person, or by telephone. These votes should be directed to Jeanne Iler, our current By-Laws Chairperson.
4. The request to add the original five members to the Board was not approved by the current board. for these reasons:
a. Adding five people to the Board would make it too cumbersome.
b. All members are encouraged to present their ideas and opinions anytime to any officer.
5. Ballots were distributed and those in attendance voted for or against passage of the by-laws. Results will be posted on the web.
6. The By-Laws will be posted on the web at BloomingtonWatercolor.org.

I. Field Trip – Jeanne Dutton
1. The trip to Twin Rocker Paper Company in Brookston, Indiana, will take place on November

2. Cost - $9.00 for the tour, $10 per person for gas contribution to car drivers.
3. Lunch – Klein Brot Haus
4. Discounted paper goods
5. Meet and leave 7:15 – 7:30
6. Route – SR 46 to Spencer, north on US 231 to Brookston. Turn right at the one stoplight in Brookston, cross the tracks, and the business is on the left next to the Klein Brot Haus
7. Arrive 10:00 – 10:30
8. Tour till about 2:00
9. Return to Bloomington arriving at 5:00 or 5:30
10. Twin Rocker tours are limited to 25 people. A reservation sheet was passed.
11. Cancellations must be made by October 25.

J. Old Business – There was none.

K. New Business – There was no new business.

L. Refreshments – Thanks to those who provided munchies for the meeting – Tina Allgood, Shelly Ritter, Susan Blunck, and Betty Wagoner.

M. Cathy Korinek made a motion to adjourn the meeting which was seconded by Jacki Frey.
Motion carried.

N. Jeanne Iler gave a presentation on the use of watercolor pencils.

Respectfully submitted,

Joanne Weddle, Secretary