Bloomington Watercolor SocietyMeeting Minutes
October 12, 2009
Members In attendance:
Dan Alexander, Bob Anderson, Susan Blunck, Jan Britton, Bob Burris, Elaine Byers, Jeanne Dutton, Linda Endris, Jacki Frey, Jerome Harste, Sue Haverstock, Stephen Jackson, Sue Kim, Kristi Lindberg, Nancy Metz, Kim Neubecker, Meri Reinhold, Joanne Shank, Sammye Dina Smith, Joyce Stumpf, Bob Talbot, Bob Thrasher, Betty Wagoner, Joanne Weddle, Tricia Wente
Guests: Roger Byers, Gale Clifton, Michelle Talbot
Nancy Davis Metz, president, called the meeting to order at 6:14 p.m. at First Christian Church. Nancy thanked those who had provided refreshments for the meeting – Tina Allgood, Sara Steffey McQueen and Jacki Frey. Nancy then welcomed three guests - Roger Byers, Gail Clifton and Michelle Talbot – and a new member, Elaine Byers.
A. Minutes from September 14, 2009. Seeing no additions or corrections, a motion was made by Meri Reinhold to approve the minutes. After a second by Jan Britton the minutes were approved.
B. Treasurer’s Report – Since Carol Rhodes was in St. Louis for a conference, she sent her report showing a current balance of $3,168.09 and a total of 68 members.
C. Committee and Board Reports
Guests: Roger Byers, Gale Clifton, Michelle Talbot
Nancy Davis Metz, president, called the meeting to order at 6:14 p.m. at First Christian Church. Nancy thanked those who had provided refreshments for the meeting – Tina Allgood, Sara Steffey McQueen and Jacki Frey. Nancy then welcomed three guests - Roger Byers, Gail Clifton and Michelle Talbot – and a new member, Elaine Byers.
A. Minutes from September 14, 2009. Seeing no additions or corrections, a motion was made by Meri Reinhold to approve the minutes. After a second by Jan Britton the minutes were approved.
B. Treasurer’s Report – Since Carol Rhodes was in St. Louis for a conference, she sent her report showing a current balance of $3,168.09 and a total of 68 members.
C. Committee and Board Reports
1. Member Shows – Tricia Wente
a. 2009 show - Showers Building, up the stairwell.
i) One painting per member. Sign-up due this evening. Paintings are to be delivered Nov. 5 between 9:00 and 12:00 and taken down on November 30.
ii) Reception - Friday, November 6, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
iii) No commission will be taken and there is no entry fee. Work is to be a watercolor on paper.
ii) Reception - Friday, November 6, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
iii) No commission will be taken and there is no entry fee. Work is to be a watercolor on paper.
b. 2010 show – Columbus Learning Center
i) On display January 8 – August 7
ii) Two paintings per member. First one must be a new painting. Additional one can be a secondary painting.
iii) There will be a reception halfway through the exhibit.
iv) No commission and no entry fee. Prices will not be out for viewing.
v) Recommending separate section for BWS signature members.
2. Rena Brouwer Workshop – Jacki Frey
a. Saturday, October 31, Monroe County Public Library, Room 1C
b. Limited to 20. $50 fee. There are two open slots available.
c. Members can register this evening or on Pay Pal.
d. A supply list is available through Jacki.
e. Since this workshop is on Halloween, attendees could come in costume.
f. Hours are 9:00 – 4:00. Bring a brown bag lunch.
3. Program – Jeanne Dutton
a. BWS is a member of the Brown County Art Gallery.
b. October 16, 6:00 – 8:30, reception. Artists will be present to sign their art in calendars selling for $12.00.
4. Nominating Committee – Jeanne Iler, Susan Blunck and Linda Endris have been serving on nominations for the 2010 slate of officers to be elected in November. Susan Blunck read the following recommendations and reminded members that nominations can be made from the floor at the next meeting.
a. President – Joanne Weddle
b. 1st Vice President(Show Chair) – Nancy Metz
c. 2nd Vice President (Membership Chair) – Dan Alexander
d. Secretary – Charlotte Griffin
e. Treasurer – Carol Rhodes
D. Old Business
1. Card Project - BWS members will be invited to submit paintings for notecards which will be sold as a fundraiser. The committee consisting of Meri Reinhold, Bonnie Gordon-Lucas, and Dan Alexander will have a report at the November meeting.
2. Members were reminded to send bios and images to Carol Rhodes and Jeanne Dutton for the Website. Send to: csrhodes@indiana.edu or jeannedutton@att.net
E. New Business
1. Membership List – Jeanne Dutton distributed copies of the membership list.
F. Announcements – A listing of upcoming workshops, displays and conferences were
given. Members can view these opportunities on the BWS blog.
G. Next BWS Meeting – November 9, 6:00, First Christian Church
H. Adjournment – The meeting was adjourned at 6:45.
I. Program – Nancy Metz gave a presentation on Artist Trading Cards.
Respectfully submitted,
Joanne Weddle, Secretary
i) On display January 8 – August 7
ii) Two paintings per member. First one must be a new painting. Additional one can be a secondary painting.
iii) There will be a reception halfway through the exhibit.
iv) No commission and no entry fee. Prices will not be out for viewing.
v) Recommending separate section for BWS signature members.
2. Rena Brouwer Workshop – Jacki Frey
a. Saturday, October 31, Monroe County Public Library, Room 1C
b. Limited to 20. $50 fee. There are two open slots available.
c. Members can register this evening or on Pay Pal.
d. A supply list is available through Jacki.
e. Since this workshop is on Halloween, attendees could come in costume.
f. Hours are 9:00 – 4:00. Bring a brown bag lunch.
3. Program – Jeanne Dutton
a. BWS is a member of the Brown County Art Gallery.
b. October 16, 6:00 – 8:30, reception. Artists will be present to sign their art in calendars selling for $12.00.
4. Nominating Committee – Jeanne Iler, Susan Blunck and Linda Endris have been serving on nominations for the 2010 slate of officers to be elected in November. Susan Blunck read the following recommendations and reminded members that nominations can be made from the floor at the next meeting.
a. President – Joanne Weddle
b. 1st Vice President(Show Chair) – Nancy Metz
c. 2nd Vice President (Membership Chair) – Dan Alexander
d. Secretary – Charlotte Griffin
e. Treasurer – Carol Rhodes
D. Old Business
1. Card Project - BWS members will be invited to submit paintings for notecards which will be sold as a fundraiser. The committee consisting of Meri Reinhold, Bonnie Gordon-Lucas, and Dan Alexander will have a report at the November meeting.
2. Members were reminded to send bios and images to Carol Rhodes and Jeanne Dutton for the Website. Send to: csrhodes@indiana.edu or jeannedutton@att.net
E. New Business
1. Membership List – Jeanne Dutton distributed copies of the membership list.
F. Announcements – A listing of upcoming workshops, displays and conferences were
given. Members can view these opportunities on the BWS blog.
G. Next BWS Meeting – November 9, 6:00, First Christian Church
H. Adjournment – The meeting was adjourned at 6:45.
I. Program – Nancy Metz gave a presentation on Artist Trading Cards.
Respectfully submitted,
Joanne Weddle, Secretary
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