BWS Meeting Minutes March 2009

Members In attendance: Tina Allgood, Dan Alexander, Johnnie Belinda, Connie Brorson, Bob Burris, Marie Carpenter, Jeanne Dutton, Jodi Estell, Bonnie Gordon-Lucas, Charlotte Griffin, Jerome Harste, Susanne Haverstock, Steve Jackson, Cindy Kersey, Cathy Korinek, Nancy Davis Metz, Kim Neubecker, Nina Ost, Meri Reinhold, Carol Rhodes, Shelly Ritter, Carolyn Rogers Richard, Sammye Dina Smith, Bob Talbot, Betty Wagoner, Susan Webb, Joanne Weddle. Tricia Wente, James Yang

New Members: Janet Britton, Barbara Cappy, John Shelton

Guest: Dee Rockwood

Nancy Davis Metz, president, called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m. at First Christian Church.

A. Minutes from February 9, 2009. Seeing no additions or corrections, a motion was made by Meri Reinhold to approve the minutes. After a second by Jeanne Dutton, the motion was passed.

B. Treasurer’s Report - Carol Rhodes reported that our current balance is $1,140.35. A motion to accept the treasurer’s report was made by Tricia Wente and seconded by Bob Talbot. Motion to accept was approved.

C. Committee and Board Reports

1. Hospitality – Tina Allgood passed a sheet to be signed for those willing to provide refreshments for meetings.
2. Program – Jeanne Dutton
   a. Bill Borden Workshop – April 4, 9:00 – 4:00, First Christian Church. Jeanne announced that there are five spaces remaining. Cost is $50 for members, $60 for non-members. Registration can be made by check or online. No refunds for cancellations will be made after March 21.
   b. April 13 Program – Show and share from the Bill Borden workshop. Nancy Davis Metz will also give a presentation on creativity.

D. Old Business

1. Two Cents Worth Report – In January, Nancy Davis Metz asked members to complete a “Two Cents Worth Report” giving suggestions for future meetings, activities, etc. There were many ideas, mostly in the learning area such as paint outs, networking with other artists, etc. No one suggested changes. One idea that came forth more than once was creating a set of BWS notecards with artwork done by various members. These could be used by the organization and sold as a fundraiser. Meri Reinhold and Bonnie Gordon-Lucas agreed to work on this project along with the assistance of Dan Alexander.
2. State of the Society – Nancy Davis Metz distributed copies of a report completed by Jeanne Dutton on the work of BWS during 2008. Jeanne was thanked for her thorough report. Copies are available on the blogspot.

E. New Business

1. New Harmony – Jacki Frey will be attending the IPAPA paint-out April 23-25. Lodging is available at $40 a night. Fee for the event is $55 including one evening cookout plus sandwiches at noon each day for painters in town. Prizes will be awarded at the Saturday judging.
2. Membership Show – Tricia Wente announced that the BWS Membership Show will be held in November at the City Atrium, Showers Plaza. More information will be provided at a later date.
3. Carolyn Rogers Richard and Jeanne Iler Abstract Show – April 1st till last Friday in April. April 3 Opening Reception from 5:00 – 8:00, Gallery North.
4. Connie Brorson – Sitting Pretty exhibit at Gallery North during August.
5. Tricia Wente Exhibit – April 3, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., By Hand Gallery

F. Outreach - Shelley Ritter – Reminded members of opportunities at T. C. Steele, Artists in Residence with Anabel Hopkins in June, and Adopt-A-Senior (bring to our meetings).

G. Adjournment – Motion to adjourn was made by Carolyn Rogers Richard and seconded by Connie Brorson. Meeting closed at 6:40 p.m.

H. Program by Dan Alexander on painting with ink.

Respectfully submitted,
Joanne Weddle, Secretary