Meeting Minutes - January 2009

January 12, 2009

Members In attendance:

Tina Allgood, Susan Blunck, Bob Burris, Jeanne Dutton, Linda Endris, Jodi Estell, Jacki Frey, Charlotte Ann Griffin, Gillian Harris, Susanne Haverstock, Carla Hedges, Steve Jackson, Clindy Kersey, Kriste Lindberg, Nancy Davis Metz, Kim Neubecker, Nina Ost, Carol Rhodes, Alice Sharp, Paul Sharp, Bob Thrasher, Joanne Weddle, Tricia Wente.

Guests: Jan Britton

Nancy Davis Metz, president, called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m. at First Christian Church. In her first meeting as president, Nancy stated that her goals were to keep the society moving forward in the same manner it has in the past and to expedite efficiently all business meetings.

A. Minutes from November 10, 2008. Seeing no additions or corrections, a motion was made by Carol Rhodes to approve the minutes. After a second by Jeanne Dutton, the motion was passed.

B. Treasurer’s Report
1. Carol Rhodes reported that the bank balance at the start of the New Year was $1,548.06. Cost of the Christmas party was approximately $200.
2. Carol asked whether or not we want to pursue having tax exempt status. The paperwork for applying is quite extensive though there is not a fee to file. Jacki Frey will check to see ways this may be done and who can assist.
3. A room at First Christian Church has been reserved for all BWS meetings this year (9 months, January – November, excluding July and August).
4. Motion to approve the treasurer’s report was made by Tricia Wente and seconded by Steve Jackson. Motion carried.

C. Committee and Board Reports
1. Programs/Workshops
a. February 9 – Jeanne McLeish, watercolorist and framer from Mooresville, will give a 1 ½ hour demonstration on drawing and layering.
b. March 9 – The program will be given by Dan Alexander, a BWS member who is a cartoonist and watercolor artist.
c. April 4 – A Saturday workshop will be conducted by Bill Borden from 9:30 – 4:00. Cost is $50 for BWS members with a limit of 20 participants. Details and deadlines for registration will be available at the February meeting.
d. April 13 – There will be a show-and-share session from the Borden workshop followed by creativity exercises led by Nancy Davis Metz.
2. Paint Outs – Steve Jackson is developing a schedule of dates and locations for spring, summer and fall.
3. Hospitality – Tina Allgood requested volunteers to provide refreshments for upcoming meetings. A sign-up sheet was circulated.

D. Old Business
1. BWS Bylaws – Copies of the bylaws which were approved in October are available on the BWS website. Click on the “About Us” link.

E. New Business
1. Brushstrokes – See the January issue for a listing of a wide variety of painting opportunities and classes that are available.

2. The BWS Board will be developing a directory of exhibit opportunities. Shelly Ritter and Nancy Metz will lead this endeavor. Anyone interested in helping should contact Shelly or Nancy.

3. Outreach opportunities are available to members. Shelly Ritter leads sessions at Redbud on Tuesdays from 10:30 – Noon. Members are invited to assist and/or help teach.

4. Two Cents Worth. Nancy invited members to respond to a questionnaire by telling:
a. one thing they really like about BWS,
b. one thing they would like to change in BWS, and
c. ideas for programs, paint-outs, show venues, workshops, etc.

F. Announcements – Jodi Estell announced that the Indiana Watercolor Society has lowered their dues. Memberships can be made through their website.

G. Adjournment – Motion to adjourn was made by Jacki Frey and seconded by Jeanne Dutton. Meeting adjourned at 7:00.

H. Program by Gillian Harris, a BWS member and botanical artist. Gillian’s watercolor illustrations grace the pages of Perennials: Short and Tall by Moya Andrews, a book recently published by the IU Press. Gillian also won first place in Gallery North’s “Art for All Seasons” juried show.

Respectfully submitted,
Joanne Weddle, Secretary