Racoon River Valley Community Center
Adel, Iowa
Guest Artist: Linda Alexander
President Jane Wright called the meeting to order.
Guest artist, Linda Alexander from Little Rock, AR, was introduced by Jane.
Mary Mars opened the meeting with a prayer.
Thirty two members were in attendance representing nine clubs.
Minutes were read by Helen Caples, State Secretary, and was approved following the correction of the meeting date from April 19 to April 12.
The Treasurer’s report was read by Alice Staiert, State Treasurer. Bank balance is $3683.75 after paying bills of $2500, new treasurer convention; $581, board meeting; $31.30, postage; $369.20, printing of booklet and $53.70 for the website. The report was accepted by Deb Weller and seconded by Betty Schwery. It was moved by Kathy Lewis and seconded by Leonore Fiedler to pay the bills.
The Nebraska State Show will be April 17-19 in Grand Island, NE.
Discussed the membership books layout. Donna Wobig offered to run off the books. Deb suggested to also put the information on the computer. There are approximately 242 members. The reusable binders will cost $2.88 each. Kathy Lewis motioned the club purchase 250 binders. Seconded by Mary Mars.
A letter was received from Paige Gray regarding the World Show in Omaha, NE, July 14-18, 2009. It will be held at the Holiday Inn, 3321 South 72nd Street. Page has asked each club to hold a fund raiser to support the World Museum and report back to her with details. It was suggested to send $1 to $2 from each member instead of the fund raiser.
The Iowa State Fair will be held August 7-17, 2008. You may order your entry form from their website or call 515-262-3111 extention 207. The deadline is May 1st. The website address is www.iowastatefair.org/entry.
Booth holders for the convention will be: Rynne, Kathy Peterson, Andrew Orr, Stephen Hayes, Alzora Zaremba, Donna Guy, Paula White, Jeani Leyda, Ruth Schroaeder, Joan Frandle, Simertz Porcelain, Jayne Houston Products, Jean Fehl, Helen Burkart, Mariela Villasmil, and Joyce Nicholls.
Set up times are Wednesday evening or Thursday from 9 to 12. Show opens at 12:30 to 5:00 p.m. Reopens at 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. Friday from 9 to 5 and Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm.
Hospitality packets will be $40. Please see Shelby Leinen. The banquet will be at the DeSoto House and will include a Quick-Draw Paint-In, Auction, Breakfast with demo by Stephen Hayes. At the banquet we will have a quick board meeting, installation of new officers and museum announcements.
Raffle items were on display. Artists are Paula White, Two Fruit Tiles; Donna Guy, Compote Bowl with Roses; Mary Ashcroft-Seehagen, Roses and Double Violets on fish platter; Kathy Lewis, Poppy Torte Plate; Jeani Leyda, Vintage Children; Frank Albreacht, Raspberry Plate. Cost for tickets will be $2 each, 6 for $5 and 14 for $10.
A nominating committee was discussed for the 2012 State Convention. It was also mentioned putting three clubs (Creston, Brush and Pallette, and Atlantic) into another area. Please discuss this with your club members. This discussion will continue at the convention.
The next meeting will be at the convention on June 21. A demo will be by Steven Hayes.
The Fall Board Meeting will be September 6 in Adel with Patty Ringer as the guest artist. The seminar will be announced.
A new member, Sandra Back from Humbolt was introduced.
Alice Staiert moved to adjourn the meeting seconded by Karen Carlson.
Followed by Linda Alexander’s demonstration.
Respectfully submitted by:
Helen M. Caples
State Secretary
SEPTEMBER 15, 2007
Bertha Bartlett Public Library
Story City, IA
WELCOME: (Photos)
Introductions
Guests
Thank You for coming
Opening in Prayer: Mary Mars
ROLL CALL
MINUTES: Secretary: Helen Caples
TREASURER REPORT: Alice Staiert
Bills: Postage, Gifts,
Convention (Demo Plates, Deposit for Banquet)
Web site bill
New page – Iowa Club & Artists
OLD BUSINESS:
World Show
NEW BUSINESS
Dorothy Bonnes Estate Sale & Freda Glass
Minnesota Guild Show – Oct 4, 5, 6
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
State Fair Report: Sandy Gookin since 2000
Nominating Committee: Lorrie Bacon 2011
CONVENTION REPORT: Pass out Cards
Booth Holders:
Rynne, Kathy Peterson, Romamerica, Andrew Orr, Stephen Hayes, Alzoria Zaremba, Donna Guy, Paula White, WOCP, Jeanie Leyda, Ruth Schroeder.
HOSPITALITY TICKETS: $40 includes Friday night banquet at the DeSoto House, in historic downtown Galena. Quick Draw Paint in with Paula White, Andrew Orr, Stephen Hayes and more to come. Auction of pieces after dinner, Breakfast Saturday morning with Stephen Hayes demonstration and Raffle ticket.
RAFFLE: Paula White – Fruit, Donna Guy – bowl, Mary Ashcroft – Rose platter, Kathy Lewis, Jeanie Leyda, and we are working on some others. Will send photo of pieces and tickets to clubs.
NEEDS:
Convention Hostess:
Program & Sign
Booth Sitters, Booth Hostess:
Demo Chairman:
Club Table Chairman:
Raffle & Registration Table:
Next Board Meeting: Raccoon River Valley Historic Community Center, Adel, Iowa 10:00 a.m. April 19th, 2008. Demo by Linda Alexander
Seminar with L.A. April 16, 17, 18.
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Introduction of Anne Lukensmeyer
"Painting Florals by Visualizing Perimeter Shapes"
