Meeting Minutes, February 13, 2012

Bloomington Watercolor Society

Members in attendance: Tina Allgood, Bob Anderson, Connie Brorson, Bob Burris, Jeanne Dutton, Linda Endris, Jodi Estell, Julia Ferguson, Charlotte Griffin, Beth Gray, Jerry Harste, Sue Haverstock, Carla Hedges, Steve Jackson, Margret Kingrey, Kriste Lindberg, Nancy Metz, Kim Neubecker, Diane Probst, Meri Reinhold, Carol Rhodes, Deborah Rush, Joanne Shank, Deloris Schneider, John Shelton, Phyllis Taylor, Kathy Truelove-Barton, Betty Wagoner, Joanne Weddle, Tricia Wente, Donna Whitsitt, Cassidy Young.

New member: Julia Ferguson

The meeting was called to order at 6:15 p.m. at the First Christian Church in the Great Hall on the second floor.  BWS President, Jeanne Dutton, introduced the newest member, Julia Ferguson.

Jeanne thanked the Hospitality/Cheer chair, Jo Weddle and her helpers for arranging for meeting refreshments.  Refreshments were provided by Kathy Barton, Carla Hedges, Kriste Lindberg, Diane Probst, and Deloris Schneider.  Jo Weddle passed around a signup sheet so that members could volunteer to provide refreshments for future meetings as needed.

The minutes of the last meeting (January 9, 2012) were available on the Blog and no additions or corrections were found from the members in attendance. Meri Reinhold motioned for acceptance and Carla Hedges seconded the motion.  The members accepted the minutes unanimously as written.

The Treasurer's Report was read by Carol Rhodes, Treasurer, and was accepted without vote.

Jeanne Dutton passed out the schedule of BWS events for February through July.  It included activities for each month including the program for each of the monthly meetings, planned workshops, and paint outs.  The handout was printed on heavy paper for posting on bulletin boards or refrigerators. 

1^ST Vice President, Kriste Lindberg, handed out copies of the 2011 year-end State of the Society and reminded those attending about all of the accomplishments of BWS during the year 2011.

Reports
Membership: Betty Wagoner, 2^nd Vice President, reported that the total membership was now 76.

Activities/Workshop Chair, Deloris Schneider, had flyers available describing the Judy Moore Mudd workshop on portrait painting to be held on March 31. She opened registration for the workshop as of this evening.  The class will be limited to 15 students and will be located at the First Christian Church.  By the end of the evening 10 people had already signed up. 

Publicity Deborah Rush has redesigned the BWS rack cards to include new art and condensed text.  The cards should be available at the next meeting.

Old Business:

Notecards: Margret Kingrey provided the price that was quoted for reprint of the current set of notecards.  After discussion, Tricia Wente motioned that BWS order 100 sets of cards.  Kathy Barton seconded the motion and the members voted to adopt the motion.  Margret reported that the main purveyor of the cards has said that purchasers have shown interest in having a different set of images from BWS.

We Paint the Springs Conference: Nancy Metz handed out copies of the Ivy Tech conference registration form to all attendees and encouraged everyone to register early for the discount and to make sure the conference will have enough enrollees to be viable.  Much work has already taken place and all who have worked on the conference so far were thanked.

New Business: None


Announcements:

o   Joanne Shank encouraged members to take part in the planned Open Studio Tour which will be held on June 3-4.  It is a way for artists to show and sell their art.  Cost per artist is $40 until March 3 and $50 if registering between March 3 and April 3.  It is possible for multiple artists to “share” a studio and there will be a public studio for a limited number of artists to share.  Artist should be present to show their work during the tour.

o   Some of Connie Brorson’s works are on exhibit at Meadowood until February 29.

o   Deborah Rush has a show at The Venue.  The opening reception is Friday, February 17, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.  Everyone is invited to attend.

o   Jacki Frey is looking for people who would like to make a road-trip to the Renoir to Chagal exhibit in Louisville.  See the Blog for information and links.

The meeting was adjourned at 6:53 p.m.. The evening program was presented by Tricia Wente. She talked about BWS Signature status plans for this year.  She then gave handy hints about how to get your work into juried shows (one of the signature status requirements).  She also did a demonstration on framing for juried shows with an eye toward economy.

Respectfully submitted,
Charlotte Griffin
BWS Secretary, 2012