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Bloomington Watercolor Society
Meeting Minutes
June 14, 2010
Members in Attendance:
Kriste Lindberg, Karen Naber, Dan Alexander, Jo Weddle, Charlotte Griffin, Jeanne Dutton, Jan Britton, Carolyn Rogers Richard, Carol Rhodes, Jodi Estell, Susan Webb, Jacki Frey, Susan Blunck, Deborah Rush, Jerome Harste, Carla Hedges, Cathy Haggerty, Marie Carpenter, Vi Working, Russ Working, Gillian Harris, Evelyn Alwine, Joanne Shank, Kim Newbecker, Deloris Schneider, Rosemary Messick, Dee Rockwood, Connie Brorson, Bob Talbot, Michelle Talbot, Stephen Jackson, Robert Burris, Linda Endris, Sue Haverstock, Meredith Metz, Nancy Metz, Maribeth McKaig
Guests:
Bess Lee, Sherry Curry, Carolyn Carlyle, Jeanne Jacobs
The June meeting of the Bloomington Watercolor Society was called to order at
6:08 p.m. by Joanne Weddle, President. Joanne welcomed guests and members and thanked the Hosptality/Cheer Co-Chairs, Kathy Karnes and Sue Haverstock for the set up and refreshments. She thanked the members who had provided refreshments (Jeanne Dutton and Rosemary Messick).
Joanne asked the members for any corrections to the minutes of the May 10 meeting. The members accepted the minutes without correction.
The treasurer’s report was given by Carol Rhodes. Acceptance of the treasurer’s report was proposed by Jeanne Dutton and seconded by Connie Brorson. The members present accepted the report unanimously.
Committee Reports were made.
Programs/Meetings
Jacki Frey, Programs/Meetings Chair, reminded the membership that there are no meetings in July & August and that the next meeting will be on September 13. The September program will be presented by Bob Talbot and Carol Rhodes and will be about composition.
Paint Out
Susan Blunck, Paint outs Chair, reminded members that the paint out calendar continues through the summer with a July 24th paint out at the Duckworth Flower Farm , an August 7th paint-out at Bob Talbot’s 18000’s Cabin, a September 11th paint out in association with the T.C. Steele Great Outdoor Arts Contest, and an October 3rd paint out at the Story Inn Bed and Breakfast.
Joanne mentioned that the paint-out in June on the 12th at Meadowood was attended by 13 members and thanked Meadowood for hosting the event. Connie Brorson reminded those who attended that they are encouraged to show the work they created and one other work at Meadowood in August. Matted and framed works can be delivered on Saturday, August 7 between 10:30 and 11:30 am or Sunday, August 8 between 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. A reception as opener to the exhibit will be on August 13 from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.
Activities/Workshops
Kriste Lindberg, Activities/Workshop Chair, reported that the BWS workshop by Sandy Maudlin was fully attended. Members Bob Talbot, Charlotte Griffin and Kriste Lindberg brought along the paintings that they did as part of the workshop to show to the membership. The next workshop is planned for August 21 with Lynn Diaminte. Additional details will be forthcoming in the BWS blogspot.
Shows
In Tricia Wente’s absence, Jeanne Dutton reported that the Member Show at the Columbus Learning Center will come down on August 3 and e-mail will be sent out to exhibitors concerning pick-up of their paintings. The USA International Harp Competition from July 7 through 17 has invited BWS to have members create works on-site during the competition. There is a limit of 1 or 2 artists in the rooms during the competition and a signup sheet was distributed for those interested. Contact Tricia Wente if your name did not get on the sheet.
Signature Status Awards
Second Vice-President, Dan Alexander presented pens and certificates to members who had won Signature status. New Signature Status members are: Violet Working, Bob Burris, and Gillian Harris.
Old Business:
First Vice-President, Nancy Davis-Metz handed out ballots for those in attendance to vote for the images that will be placed on the BWS notecards. Results will be tallied and reported. Notecards will be printed and sold with eight to a pack for $12.00.
New Business:
Jacki Frey suggested that members have the chance to enter into the Madison Art competition in August/September. She will send email to be included on the blog about the deadline for entrance and other details.
The following announcements were made:
1. Members are reminded to check the website and the blog for communications about BWS business and activities. The blog has dates and updates, names of new members, listings of opportunities, exhibits by artists, and more.
2. The minutes of prior meetings will NOT be read at any of the BWS meeting; they will be posted on the blog and members should read them so that they can be voted upon at the next meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m. based on a motion by Jeanne Dutton which was seconded by Gillian Harris.
Following the business meeting a program was presented by member Jackie Frey involving negative painting as a warm up and as a technique to create a painting.
Respectfully submitted,
Charlotte Ann Griffin, Secretary 2010
