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Just between you and me, . . . . . . .

♦ . . . . . .

there’s something fishy

going on with the

GCDA Painting Retreat,

SOMETHINGSOMETHINGSOMETHINGSOMETHING....

VERYVERYVERYVERY....

FishyFishyFishyFishy. SaySaySaySay

WHAT WHAT WHAT WHAT ????

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Palette

Chatter

AUGUST

2014

NO MEETING IN AUGUST DUE TO HOOT!

Sept 14 Class Project after Meeting p 3

Sept 27 Acrylic Workshop p 4

HOOT Bus Trip p 5

Retreat p 6

Teacher Invitation Letter p 7

GCDA Program Report p 8

Christmas Raffle p 10

Art-Local Event in September p 11

GCDA Service Projects p 12

August Birthdays p 12

Show and Tell p 13

Minutes of the Meeting p 14

GCDA Board & Committees p 15

GCDA Art Teachers p 16

Calendar of Painting Events p 17

List of Painting Chapters p 18

GCDA: Who and Where We Are p 19

President’s Message

Susan Parrett

There’s no meeting this month, but

we’re still painting those wonderful

ornaments for the Christmas basket

raffle. Even though we’re already selling chances,

there is still time to finish your ornaments in time to get

into the incentive prize raffle! If you’re joining us on

the GCDA bus trip to HOOT, you can give your orna-

ments to Melanie, or you can bring them to the next

meeting, in September.

Speaking of the HOOT bus trip, there is still time to

get on board for a fun-filled day with your painting

friends. Anyone is welcome to join us, so bring your

friends and family. It’s always a relaxing, interesting

day. Alice Goldfuss has arranged several pick-up

points to make it convenient for everyone. Just contact

Alice to make a reservation.

Sharon Chinn’s seminar is coming up in September.

Check out the picture of Sharon’s project and sign up

information in the newsletter.

Looking forward, elections are coming up in No-

vember. The open positions are president and treasurer

if you are interested, or know someone who might be,

please contact one of the members of the nominating

committee. November will be here before we know it!

Keep painting!

Susan

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GCDA MONTHLY PROJECT SEPTEMBER 14, 2014

at 1:00 following the regular 12:00 Chapter meeting

SUNFLOWER IN COLORED PENCILSUNFLOWER IN COLORED PENCILSUNFLOWER IN COLORED PENCILSUNFLOWER IN COLORED PENCIL on Wood, paper and bisqueon Wood, paper and bisqueon Wood, paper and bisqueon Wood, paper and bisque

TEACHER: PAT HULL

SURFACES: EVERYONE WILL RECEIVE ALL THREE: WOOD, PAPER AND BISQUE.

COST: $20.00

SIGN-UP DEADLINE: 9/5 CANCELLATION DEADLINE WITH REFUND: 9/5

SUPPLIES PROVIDED: THREE SURFACES WITH DESIGN APPLIED, SUPPLIES,

COLOR REFERENCES AND INSTRUCTIONS.

A LIST OF SUPPLIES TO BRING WILL BE SENT AFTER YOU REGISTER. _______________________________________________________________________

Registration for GCDA September 14, 2014 Colored Pencil Class Taught by Pat Hull

SIGN-UP DEADLINE: 9/5 CANCELLATION DEADLINE WITH REFUND: 9/5

Name _______________________________________ GCDA Member? Y_____ N_____

Phone ___________________________ Email ___________________________________

Cost: $20.00 Make check payable to GCDA. CK# _______ OR Cash_____ Date ________

CK# _______ OR Cash_____ Date ___________

Give or mail registration form with payment to Emily Stamm: 2325 Johanna Lane, Fort

Mitchell, KY 41017, Email: emilyjstamm@gmail.com, 859-331-8599

Questions about the project: Email Pat at mphull92@gmail.com.

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GCDA ACRYLIC WORKSHOP WITH SHARON CHINN GCDA ACRYLIC WORKSHOP WITH SHARON CHINN GCDA ACRYLIC WORKSHOP WITH SHARON CHINN GCDA ACRYLIC WORKSHOP WITH SHARON CHINN

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2014, 9:30 to 3:00SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2014, 9:30 to 3:00SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2014, 9:30 to 3:00SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2014, 9:30 to 3:00

HARVEST MOON BANNERHARVEST MOON BANNERHARVEST MOON BANNERHARVEST MOON BANNER

Cost: $50 OR $35 with a member-in-good-standing voucher.

Surface: 10” x 15” 1/4 birch plywood banner

Teacher provides: Surface with background base-coated and

sealed and the design pattern traced; Traditions paint.

Student brings: The supply list will be sent after you register.

Please bring a pot luck item to share. Drinks will be provided.

______________________________________________________ Registration for GCDA Workshop by Sharon Chinn, Saturday, September 27, 2014

SIGN-UP DEADLINE: 9/20 CANCELLATION DEADLINE WITH REFUND: 9/20

Name _______________________________________ GCDA Member? Y_____ N_____

Phone ___________________________ Email ___________________________________

Cost: $50.00 or $35 with voucher. Make check payable to GCDA.

CK# _______ OR Cash_____ Date ___________

Give or mail registration form with payment to Emily Stamm: 2325 Johanna Lane, Fort

Mitchell, KY 41017, Email: emilyjstamm@gmail.com, 859-331-8599

Questions about the project: Email Sharon Chinn at sharon@decorativepaintingstore.com

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ALL ABOARD THE HOOT BUS ! THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 2014THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 2014THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 2014THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 2014

NonNonNonNon----members, Friends, Husbands: . . . All are welcome ! members, Friends, Husbands: . . . All are welcome ! members, Friends, Husbands: . . . All are welcome ! members, Friends, Husbands: . . . All are welcome !

GOOD NEWS !GOOD NEWS !GOOD NEWS !GOOD NEWS ! Even if you didn’t purchase a bus ticket by the 23rd, you can still Even if you didn’t purchase a bus ticket by the 23rd, you can still Even if you didn’t purchase a bus ticket by the 23rd, you can still Even if you didn’t purchase a bus ticket by the 23rd, you can still

ride the bus and take advantage of the easy, noride the bus and take advantage of the easy, noride the bus and take advantage of the easy, noride the bus and take advantage of the easy, no----stress transporta-stress transporta-stress transporta-stress transporta-

tion directly to the HOOT convention and the unlimited cargo tion directly to the HOOT convention and the unlimited cargo tion directly to the HOOT convention and the unlimited cargo tion directly to the HOOT convention and the unlimited cargo

space for purchases. Sit back and enjoy the camaraderie and fun!space for purchases. Sit back and enjoy the camaraderie and fun!space for purchases. Sit back and enjoy the camaraderie and fun!space for purchases. Sit back and enjoy the camaraderie and fun!

Not sure until the last minute

whether or not you can take the bus ?

Just show up on the 14th with your $25 payment!Just show up on the 14th with your $25 payment!Just show up on the 14th with your $25 payment!Just show up on the 14th with your $25 payment! HOWEVER, if you want to enjoy the refreshments served on the bus and be HOWEVER, if you want to enjoy the refreshments served on the bus and be HOWEVER, if you want to enjoy the refreshments served on the bus and be HOWEVER, if you want to enjoy the refreshments served on the bus and be

included in dinner reservations on the trip home, you need to contact Alice included in dinner reservations on the trip home, you need to contact Alice included in dinner reservations on the trip home, you need to contact Alice included in dinner reservations on the trip home, you need to contact Alice

Goldfuss Goldfuss Goldfuss Goldfuss IN ADVANCEIN ADVANCEIN ADVANCEIN ADVANCE: : : : sunnybeach01@yahoo.com or call 513sunnybeach01@yahoo.com or call 513sunnybeach01@yahoo.com or call 513sunnybeach01@yahoo.com or call 513––––598598598598----1819.1819.1819.1819.

IN CASE OF IN CASE OF IN CASE OF IN CASE OF LAST MINUTE LAST MINUTE LAST MINUTE LAST MINUTE PROBLEMS PROBLEMS PROBLEMS PROBLEMS Call Alice’s cell phone at Call Alice’s cell phone at Call Alice’s cell phone at Call Alice’s cell phone at 513513513513----304304304304----0192 or 0192 or 0192 or 0192 or

Mary Ann’s Slizewski’s cell phone at 513Mary Ann’s Slizewski’s cell phone at 513Mary Ann’s Slizewski’s cell phone at 513Mary Ann’s Slizewski’s cell phone at 513----490490490490----9838983898389838

PICKPICKPICKPICK----UP LOCATIONS AND DEPARTURE TIMES UP LOCATIONS AND DEPARTURE TIMES UP LOCATIONS AND DEPARTURE TIMES UP LOCATIONS AND DEPARTURE TIMES :

Sam’s off ISam’s off ISam’s off ISam’s off I----74 promptly at 8 am, Kenwood Sycamore Plaza by Babies r Us/Macy’s 74 promptly at 8 am, Kenwood Sycamore Plaza by Babies r Us/Macy’s 74 promptly at 8 am, Kenwood Sycamore Plaza by Babies r Us/Macy’s 74 promptly at 8 am, Kenwood Sycamore Plaza by Babies r Us/Macy’s

Furniture at 8:30 am depending on traffic, and Lebanon off I71 behind White Castle Furniture at 8:30 am depending on traffic, and Lebanon off I71 behind White Castle Furniture at 8:30 am depending on traffic, and Lebanon off I71 behind White Castle Furniture at 8:30 am depending on traffic, and Lebanon off I71 behind White Castle

a few minutes after the Kenwood departure. A third location in Lebanon off Ia few minutes after the Kenwood departure. A third location in Lebanon off Ia few minutes after the Kenwood departure. A third location in Lebanon off Ia few minutes after the Kenwood departure. A third location in Lebanon off I----71 is 71 is 71 is 71 is

also available if needed.also available if needed.also available if needed.also available if needed.

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“IT’S A SHORE THING” . . . “IT’S A SHORE THING” . . . “IT’S A SHORE THING” . . . “IT’S A SHORE THING” . . .

You will have fun at the You will have fun at the You will have fun at the You will have fun at the

2015 GCDA Painting Retreat !2015 GCDA Painting Retreat !2015 GCDA Painting Retreat !2015 GCDA Painting Retreat !

Your retreat committee has been hard at work planning another great retreat.

Lots of fun things are in the works and we are in the process of lining up

some great teachers for your painting pleasure.

Letters of invitation were sent to teachers, but if you know of one or more that you

would like the retreat committee to contact, please let Jo Ann Heurich know as soon

as possible. In addition, if there is a particular medium you would like to learn

or experience at retreat, let Jo Ann know that as well. And finally, If you are a

teacher, please read the teacher letter of invitation on page 5 of this newsletter.

In all cases, contact Jo Ann at tulip@zoomtown.com as soon as possible.

Remember there is a $25 incentive for bringing a new attendee to our retreat.

Spread the word about retreat throughout your circle of family, friends and

acquaintances. Talk it up! Our retreat is a great learning experience for all levels of

painters. Plus there’s camaraderie and fun times with friends,

AND loads of good food! (Just don’t bring your diet!)

Please mark your calendars for our Preview Party at West Park on October 26, 2014. This will be your chance to see all the class projects first-hand and close up.

More information regarding the time and location will be announced.

Remember these dates: APRIL 10, 11, 12, 2015! Mary Ann Slizewski 2015 Retreat Chair

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TO ALL TEACHERS

The Greater Cincinnati Decorative Artists' chapter is

currently seeking teachers for our 2015 Retreat. The

retreat will be held April 10, 11, and 12 at Higher

Ground Conference & Retreat Center in West Harri-

son, Indiana.

We are requesting classes for acrylics, oils, pencil

sketching, colored pencil, colored pastels, polymer

clay, rubber stamping, calligraphy, fabric painting or

theory. Any new technique or unique medium will al-

so be considered. Class lengths will be 4 and 6

hours.

If you are interested in submitting a project to teach,

we look forward to hearing from you. Deadline for

submission is September 14, 2014. - So there's still

plenty of time.

Please contact GCDA Teacher Liaison, Jo Ann Heu-

rich, ( 513) 367-9757, tulip@zoomtown.com for de-

tails to submit.

Jo Ann Heurich

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Program Report Emily Stamm, VP Programs Summer is such a busy time, but I hope that all of you are enjoying the season and finding time to kick back, relax--and paint! At our July meeting, Jo Ann Heurich planned and taught the dragonfly Shrinky Dink pendant. Thank you so much to JoAnn for sharing her talent with our group! Since I was out of town for the meeting and class, I asked Carole Arend to share a few ideas about the class. Here’s what Carole reported: "Eleven members had a fun and relaxing time with Jo Ann Heurich as she taught the Shrinky Dink class following the July meeting. The pattern was traced onto plastic with a Sharpie pen, painted and then scissors used to cut along pattern lines. One by one, Jo Ann baked them in the toaster oven as the class watched the plastic shrink, curl up and flatten out again. A few sparkles were glued on, and like magic, the plain piece of plastic turned into a pretty pendant or pin." Thank you so much, Carole — it sounds like a great experience!

Since there will be no meeting in August, please remember to take care of September busi-ness: The chapter meeting and colored pencil class with Pat Hull on Sunday, September 14th, and seminar with Sharon Chinn on Saturday, September 27th. Class flyers / registration forms for both are included in this newsletter. Please note that supply lists for the September 14 class and the 27th workshop are not included in either flyer; they will be emailed to each registrant, so don’t wait too long to regis-

ter. Remember the deadlines for these activities and send your September money and regis-tration to me. Contact me if you have questions about our classes and programs. Email: emilyjstamm@gmail.com OR call (859) 331-8599. I am still looking for members to teach at our Sunday meetings in 2015-specifically, Janu-ary, February, May, June, July, September, and November! Please consider sharing your tal-ents with friends. I will be so grateful!!! Thank you so much for all of your support! Happy painting!!

Emily

Jo Ann Heurich with her class creating Shrinky Dink dragonfly pins or pendants.

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At the shore of the land of GCDA, swimming in

the waters, are some very mysterious fish.

Freaky, Freaky, Freaky, Freaky, FunkyFunkyFunkyFunky, , , , RidiculousRidiculousRidiculousRidiculous, , , , Silly,

FarFarFarFar----out, out, out, out, PhantasmagoricalPhantasmagoricalPhantasmagoricalPhantasmagorical Fish !!!!

Bring one or two to the 2015 Retreat

for entry in the Very First Ever

GCDA Retreat Fishing Tournament !!GCDA Retreat Fishing Tournament !!GCDA Retreat Fishing Tournament !!GCDA Retreat Fishing Tournament !!

Just maybe you’ll walk away with a

PRIZE for the BEST FISH!PRIZE for the BEST FISH!PRIZE for the BEST FISH!PRIZE for the BEST FISH!

CURIOUS ?!!?!!CURIOUS ?!!?!!CURIOUS ?!!?!!CURIOUS ?!!?!! Want to know how to “catch” one of those fish?!!Want to know how to “catch” one of those fish?!!Want to know how to “catch” one of those fish?!!Want to know how to “catch” one of those fish?!!

Read the newsletters for more information!

It’s a Shore Thing!It’s a Shore Thing!It’s a Shore Thing!It’s a Shore Thing! 2015201520152015 Retreat chaired by Mary Ann Slizewski.Retreat chaired by Mary Ann Slizewski.Retreat chaired by Mary Ann Slizewski.Retreat chaired by Mary Ann Slizewski.

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2014 Christmas Raffle2014 Christmas Raffle2014 Christmas Raffle2014 Christmas Raffle

Melanie Wilmhoff, Coordinator

Christmas ornaments were turned in by Gayle Wissel at the July meeting. They

are so cute! She did a great job on them!

You know, the ornaments and/or baskets are due to be in no later than the Octo-

ber meeting, which, by the way, is only 3 months away! I would love to have some

more baskets to photograph so I have something to give you that will show what

the raffle items are, in the hopes that it will help you sell raffle tickets. I have the

Raffle Tickets printed and ready to hand out to you; just let me know when you’re

ready for them.

If you have any questions about the Raffle, please do not hesitate to talk to me.

Thanks!

Melanie Wilmhoff

Ladies . . . . .

START YOUR BRUSHES !! Then bring your ornaments and

baskets to Melanie ASAP!

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SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP ART-LOCAL EVENT KIM FLAMM, PROJECTS & EVENTS COORDINATOR

The ArtLocal event is still on The ArtLocal event is still on The ArtLocal event is still on The ArtLocal event is still on –––– September 5th and 6th. I am looking September 5th and 6th. I am looking September 5th and 6th. I am looking September 5th and 6th. I am looking for unique art classes for the 6th. Here is a link to details about the for unique art classes for the 6th. Here is a link to details about the for unique art classes for the 6th. Here is a link to details about the for unique art classes for the 6th. Here is a link to details about the program.program.program.program. http://www.springfieldtwp.org/calendar.aspx?eid=144http://www.springfieldtwp.org/calendar.aspx?eid=144http://www.springfieldtwp.org/calendar.aspx?eid=144http://www.springfieldtwp.org/calendar.aspx?eid=144 If artists are interested in teaching, they need to send me a photo of If artists are interested in teaching, they need to send me a photo of If artists are interested in teaching, they need to send me a photo of If artists are interested in teaching, they need to send me a photo of their proposed project, a list of supplies and costs needed to cover their proposed project, a list of supplies and costs needed to cover their proposed project, a list of supplies and costs needed to cover their proposed project, a list of supplies and costs needed to cover the class, an idea of how long the class should run (set up and the class, an idea of how long the class should run (set up and the class, an idea of how long the class should run (set up and the class, an idea of how long the class should run (set up and clean up time) and their contact information. I have 3 rooms that I clean up time) and their contact information. I have 3 rooms that I clean up time) and their contact information. I have 3 rooms that I clean up time) and their contact information. I have 3 rooms that I can have art classes and I would like to have a steady flow of free can have art classes and I would like to have a steady flow of free can have art classes and I would like to have a steady flow of free can have art classes and I would like to have a steady flow of free and feeand feeand feeand fee----based classes running frombased classes running frombased classes running frombased classes running from 10 am 10 am 10 am 10 am ---- 2p.m.2p.m.2p.m.2p.m. on that Saturday. on that Saturday. on that Saturday. on that Saturday. I am filling those classes now.I am filling those classes now.I am filling those classes now.I am filling those classes now. Note that art supplies for classes that are approved for the ArtLocal Note that art supplies for classes that are approved for the ArtLocal Note that art supplies for classes that are approved for the ArtLocal Note that art supplies for classes that are approved for the ArtLocal event will be refunded by Springfield Township. event will be refunded by Springfield Township. event will be refunded by Springfield Township. event will be refunded by Springfield Township. Kimberlee FlammKimberlee FlammKimberlee FlammKimberlee Flamm Projects, Events & Communications CoordinatorProjects, Events & Communications CoordinatorProjects, Events & Communications CoordinatorProjects, Events & Communications Coordinator Arts & Enrichment Council ChairArts & Enrichment Council ChairArts & Enrichment Council ChairArts & Enrichment Council Chair Springfield Township AdministrationSpringfield Township AdministrationSpringfield Township AdministrationSpringfield Township Administration 9150 Winton Road9150 Winton Road9150 Winton Road9150 Winton Road Cincinnati, OH 45231Cincinnati, OH 45231Cincinnati, OH 45231Cincinnati, OH 45231 Phone: Phone: Phone: Phone: 513513513513----522522522522----1410141014101410 Fax: Fax: Fax: Fax: 513513513513----522522522522----1411141114111411 Email: Email: Email: Email: kflamm@springfieldtwp.orgkflamm@springfieldtwp.orgkflamm@springfieldtwp.orgkflamm@springfieldtwp.org Website:Website:Website:Website: www.springfieldtwp.orgwww.springfieldtwp.orgwww.springfieldtwp.orgwww.springfieldtwp.org Facebook:Facebook:Facebook:Facebook: www.facebook.com/springfieldtwpwww.facebook.com/springfieldtwpwww.facebook.com/springfieldtwpwww.facebook.com/springfieldtwp Springfield Township Springfield Township Springfield Township Springfield Township –––– A Community of Neighborhoods, A Great A Community of Neighborhoods, A Great A Community of Neighborhoods, A Great A Community of Neighborhoods, A Great Place to Call Home!Place to Call Home!Place to Call Home!Place to Call Home!

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HAPPY AUGUST BIRTHDAY !HAPPY AUGUST BIRTHDAY !HAPPY AUGUST BIRTHDAY !HAPPY AUGUST BIRTHDAY !

Pat Hull 8/3Pat Hull 8/3Pat Hull 8/3Pat Hull 8/3

Carole Arend 8/6Carole Arend 8/6Carole Arend 8/6Carole Arend 8/6

Stephanie Hauser 8/16Stephanie Hauser 8/16Stephanie Hauser 8/16Stephanie Hauser 8/16

Carol Cole 8/18Carol Cole 8/18Carol Cole 8/18Carol Cole 8/18

Emily Neff 8/19Emily Neff 8/19Emily Neff 8/19Emily Neff 8/19

GCDA Gives Back!GCDA Gives Back!GCDA Gives Back!GCDA Gives Back! Peggy Hermes, Service Project CoordinatorPeggy Hermes, Service Project CoordinatorPeggy Hermes, Service Project CoordinatorPeggy Hermes, Service Project Coordinator

October 12th Meeting Service ProjectOctober 12th Meeting Service ProjectOctober 12th Meeting Service ProjectOctober 12th Meeting Service Project

Members will paint wheelchair/walker bags for residents of Members will paint wheelchair/walker bags for residents of Members will paint wheelchair/walker bags for residents of Members will paint wheelchair/walker bags for residents of

Little Brothers Friends of the ElderlyLittle Brothers Friends of the ElderlyLittle Brothers Friends of the ElderlyLittle Brothers Friends of the Elderly

Matthew 25 GCDA Volunteer Day. Matthew 25 GCDA Volunteer Day. Matthew 25 GCDA Volunteer Day. Matthew 25 GCDA Volunteer Day.

Monday, November 17, 2014 from 10 am to 1 pmMonday, November 17, 2014 from 10 am to 1 pmMonday, November 17, 2014 from 10 am to 1 pmMonday, November 17, 2014 from 10 am to 1 pm!!!!

Members of GCDA were saddened to learn of the passing of one of our Members of GCDA were saddened to learn of the passing of one of our Members of GCDA were saddened to learn of the passing of one of our Members of GCDA were saddened to learn of the passing of one of our

members, Margaret Joyce, “Cissie”, on July 16. Her niece wrote, members, Margaret Joyce, “Cissie”, on July 16. Her niece wrote, members, Margaret Joyce, “Cissie”, on July 16. Her niece wrote, members, Margaret Joyce, “Cissie”, on July 16. Her niece wrote, "Aunt Cissie passed away peacefully last night at the age of 71.

She savored life and lived it fully. She was an artist who loved

painting and even won a blue ribbon at the Kentucky State Fair!

She was a beautiful woman and will be greatly missed."

A Celebration of Life for Cissie will be held on Saturday, August 9th from

1:00 to 4:00 pm at the Heady-Hardy Funeral Home on 7710 Dixie High-

way in Louisville, KY 40258.

We all offer our deepest sympathy to Cissie’s family.We all offer our deepest sympathy to Cissie’s family.We all offer our deepest sympathy to Cissie’s family.We all offer our deepest sympathy to Cissie’s family.

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SHOW AND TELL HOSTED BY DAISY MASMINSTERSHOW AND TELL HOSTED BY DAISY MASMINSTERSHOW AND TELL HOSTED BY DAISY MASMINSTERSHOW AND TELL HOSTED BY DAISY MASMINSTER

Top: Daisy Masmin-

ster with pen & ink

drawings on burlap;

Middle Left: Stepha-

nie Hauser with art-

work in acrylics;

Middle Right: Gayle

Wissel with Christ-

mas Sampler in acryl-

ics; Bottom Left:

Kathy Vanoli with a

flower in colored

pencil flower and a

textured abstract in

acrylics on Yupo.

Bottom Right: Anne

Dick with an older

Retreat project (in

Oxford) in acrylics.

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GCDA CHAPTER MEETING – DATE: JULY 13, 2014

President: Susan Parrett called the meeting to order at 12:15 PM.

Secretary: Gayle Wissel

· June 2014 Chapter Meeting Minutes accepted as read (or corrected).

Motion to Accept: 1st Pat Hull; 2nd Jo Ann Heurich

Treasurer: Melanie Wilmhoff

· The June 30, 2014 GCDA Treasurer’s Report lists a Checking Account balance of $6,844.13 and a Savings Account

balance of $9,114.17.

Motion to Accept: 1st Jo Sharpshair; 2nd Peggy Farris

VP Programs: Emily Stamm – Melanie Wilmhoff reporting for Emily

· JoAnn Heurich is teaching a Dragonfly Shrinky Dink bracelet/necklace today. Eleven students registered.

· No August meeting/class.

· Pat Hull is teaching a Sunflower Colored Pencil Class 9/14/14.

· A sign-up sheet is available for Sharon Chinn’s Harvest Moon Banner 9/27/14 seminar project. It is on display today.

Sharon is a Big Brush teacher. She will be at the HOOT convention.

2nd VP/Membership: Linda Kohler

· To date GCDA has 54 members.

· Please update the White Binder as it is being passed around today.

· Members were reminded to distribute GCDA business cards at the HOOT convention.

Ways & Means: Melanie Wilmhoff

· Today’s raffle is Split the Pot. Chances are one dollar.

Newsletter, Website, and Publicity: Pat Hull”

· The deadline for submissions to the newsletter is the 21st of the month!

Service: Peggy Hermes

· Peggy will order wheelchair canvas bags to be painted for Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly at the October meeting.

Iron on stencils will be used on this project.

· Volunteer day at Matthew 25 Ministries is scheduled on Monday, 11/17/14, 10 am – 1 pm.

2015 Retreat Chair: Mary Ann Slizewski

· Let’s talk up the April 2015 Retreat. It’s A “SHORE” Thing You Will Have Fun!

· GCDA Chapter will donate an “Art Themed” basket to the April 2015 Retreat. Lee Ann Schaney will be accepting

donations beginning with the September meeting.

Christmas Raffle: Melanie Wilmhoff

· Members were reminded to bring in their ornaments/baskets for the raffle. Ornaments were received from Gayle Wissel.

Melanie will accept ornaments at the HOOT bus trip.

· Raffle tickets are available today.

Christmas Party Chair: Jo Sharpshair

· Party setup is on track. The party will be downstairs.

Nominating Committee Chair: Suzanne Ward - Absent

Hospitality: Jan Bowen, Eileen Hanlon, Judy Helmes, and Mary Ann Slizewski

· A sign up sheet for refreshments for the September meeting is being distributed.

Sunshine: Mary Galioto - Absent

Historian: Carolyn Riehle – No report.

Old Business:

· The sign-up sheet for the HOOT Columbus Bus Trip – Thursday, 8/14/14 is being circulated. Schedule is the same as

last year. You can attend that day for $25.

· Teachers can submit Retreat projects to Jo Ann Heurich until 9/14.

New Business:

· Thank you to Pat Hull for stepping up and teaching the September class!

Show and Tell: Daisy Masminster – Show and Tell items are detailed in the newsletter.

Ways & Means Raffle: Split the Pot – Alice Goldfuss $17.00; GCDA $17.00

Nametag Raffle: Judy Helmes was wearing her nametag. She received $5.

Motion to Adjourn: 1st Anne Dick; 2nd Daisy Masminter, Time: 12:42 PM

Respectfully submitted,

Gayle Wissel

GCDA Secretary

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2014 GCDA BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS

GCDA BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2014

President: Susan Parrett 513-825-0805 - s1parrett@fuse.net

Past President: Stephanie Hauser 513-893-1780 - sahauser@twc.com

VP of Programs: Emily Stamm 859-331-8599 - emilyjstamm@gmail.com

VP Membership: Linda Kohler 513-521-1151 - lkohler8891@gmail.com

Secretary: Gayle Wissel 513-741-2991 - gemlw116@gmail.com

Treasurer: Melanie Wilmhoff 859-689-7668 - melwilmhoff@twc.com

GCDA STANDING COMMITTEES 2014

Ways & Means: Melanie Wilmhoff 859-689-7668 - melwilmhoff@twc.com

(Includes Christmas Raffle)

Retreat Chair 2015: Mary Ann Slizewski 513-245-1631– sophia726@aol.com

Community Service: Peggy Hermes 513-258-1359 - Peggy_Hermes@yahoo.com

Newsletter, Publicity, Website Pat Hull 513-860-1346 - mphull92@gmail.com

GCDA SPECIAL COMMITTEES 2014

Hospitality Mary Ann Slizewski 513-245-1631– sophia726@aol.com,

Jan Bowen 513-521-0249 - bowen1111@fuse.net

Christmas Party Chair 2014 Jo Sharpshair 513-574-7155 - josharpshair@zoomtown.com

Sunshine Mary Galioto 513-729-1858 - mgalioto@cinci.rr.com

Historian Carolyn Riehle 859-689-4849 - ceriehle@yahoo.com

Show & Tell Suzanne Fairbanks 513-677-8736 - tfbanks@fuse.net

Nominating Chair Suzanne Ward 513-521-2029 - kensue8085@yahoo.com

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Jan Bowen, 513-521-0249 9622 Millbrook Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45231

Email: bowen1111@fuse.net

Website: www.janbowendesigns.com

Ongoing acrylic classes, Beginner thru Advanced

Tues. 6:30 pm to-10 pm, Cost $12.00

Wed. 11 am to 3 pm. Pack lunch. Cost $12.00.

Thurs. days or evenings: Available for one-day or

short term classes to finish any acrylic projects you

need help with.

Call if any questions. Pack a lunch.

Anne Dick 513-941-0760 6839 Rapid Run Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45233

Email: amdpaints@gmail.com

Ongoing Acrylic classes, Beginner to Advanced

Classes at Hobby Lobby Western Hills, Mon. 5:30-

to 8 pm & Thurs. 10 am to 1 pm. 5131 Glencrossing

Way, Cin., OH 45238,

(513) 347-6900.

Classes at my home on Rapid Run: Wed 7 pm to 10

pm

Peggy Jessee 513-310-4797

Certified Robert Warren Instructor Classes taught in Amelia; Call for directions.

Email: peggy.jessee@gmail.com

Oils, acrylics, pen & ink on canvas, wood, fabric

etc. Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced levels.

Open workshops at student’s pace on projects of

their choice. Held on Tues. & Thurs. 9 to 12pm & 6

to 9:30pm. Additional classes as scheduled.

Emily Neff Springfield Twp. Senior Center on 9158 Winton

Rd., Cin., OH 45231, 513-522-1154.

Canvas painting with acrylics, Beginner

Every other Wednesday from 6:30 to 9pm.

View class projects and register online at

www.springfieldtwp.org/317/art-wine-Wednesdays.

Cost: $45 includes all supplies & 1 glass of wine.

Linda Lee Whaley 859-689-4343

Hobby Lobby Florence, KY on 7932 Connector Dr.,

Email: lindaleewhaley@gmail.com

Classes every 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.

Canvas painting with acrylics, Beginner.

Hours: 5:30 to 8 pm

Cost: $35.00 includes all supplies.

Melanie Wilmhoff 859-689-7668 3431 Possum Path Rd., Burlington, KY 41005

Email: melwilmhoff@twc.com

Ceramics classes in my home on Thurs evenings, 7

to 10 pm.

Will sell greenware, bisque or provide kiln firing to

the public. Please call for classes or to make ap-

pointment for supplies.

Face Painng for events

Calligraphy ServicesCalligraphy ServicesCalligraphy ServicesCalligraphy Services

Theresa's Touch Theresa Morris

513-702-0346 to schedule

Email: theresa@theresastouch.com

Website: http://www.theresastouch.com

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Calendar of Painting Events

Please notify Melanie Wilmhoff of any changes. www.melwilmhoff@twc.net

May thru Oct, 2014 – Art Play Date – online classes with 24 decorative painting designers. 24 weeks of artful play-

ing for $99. Go to http://www.artplaydate.com/ to sign up or to get more information.

Aug 11-16, 2014 – HOOT Convention, Columbus, OH. See http://heartofohiotole.org/convention.html for more info.

Aug 30 -31, 2014 – Mark Polomchak will be teaching a watercolor seminar at DAGSO in Dayton, OH. Contact Cin-

dy Sayeedi at primitivepainter@sbcglobal.net or call 937-830-3786.

Sept 5 & 6, 2014 – ArtLocal Art Show – Gallery & Classes at the Springfield Township facility at 9150 Winton

Road, Cincinnati, OH. For more details, view this link http://www.springfieldtwp.org/calendar.aspx?eid=144

Sept 5 & 6, 2014 – Gaby Hunter will teach a 2 day seminar of an Orchid on a branch with a hummingbird (it is a

beautiful piece!). For more info, go to www.bluegrasstolers.com/.

Sept 7, 2014 – The Yellow Rose Chapter of Dallas, TX is planning an Alaskan cruise and would like to extend an

invitation fo all other painting chapters. Contact Rory Morgan, Cruise Committee Chair at yrc2014ak-

cruise@yahoo.com.

Sept. 19 & 21, 2014 – Cheri Rol will be teaching an oil seminar at HOOT. For more info, please contact Jan Pohl-

man at 419-286-2353 or ironwood@bright.net.

Sept 27, 2014 – Sharon Chinn will be teaching an acrylic seminar at GCDA in Springfield Township. For more info,

contact Emily Stamm at emilyjstamm@gmail.com

Oct 11 – 12, 2014 – Cheri Rol will be teaching an oil seminar at DAGSO in Dayton, OH. Contact Cindy Sayeedi at

primitivepainter@sbcglobal.net or call 937-830-3786.

Oct 16-19, 2014 – Golden Triangle Decorative Painters Retreat will be held in Ligonier, PA. You may see the Re-

treat Brochure at http://www.goldentriangledecorativepainters.org/

Oct 17, 2014 – Diane McCamish is teaching an acrylic on a 24 x 11 sleigh at Kentuckiana Decorative Artists in Lou-

isville. For more info, go to http://kdapainters.wix.com/kentuckiana-decorative-artists#!__class.

Oct 17 - 19, 2014 – Janice Miller will be teaching a different medium each day at Indy Decorative Artists, Indianapo-

lis, IN. For more info, contact Carolyn Hamann at jelybean24@comcast.net

Oct 26, 2014 – Preview Party for the 2015 GCDA Annual Retreat “It’s a Shore Thing” will be held at West Park.

Come to see the projects that will be taught, sign up for classes and your room and board. More info to follow.

Nov. 1, 2014 – Mistletoe Dreams Holiday Boutique sponsored by DAGSO will be held at the Harmony Creek

Church in Kettering, OH. For more information, contact Alyssa Daniel at 937-738-4925.

Nov 14, 2014 – Treats & Canvas, 6:30 to 9:30 pm, $35 will be hosted by Indy Decorative Artists for those who enjoy

painting or would like to learn to paint! Get more info by emailing mailto:Indydecorativeartists@hotmail.com.

Apr 10 – 12, 2015 – GCDA’s 28th Annual Retreat “It’s a Shore Thing” will be held at the Higher Ground Confer-

ence Center in West Harrison, IN (very near Cincinnati, OH).

May 11 – 15, 2015 – 43rd SDP International Conference & Expo will be held in Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, IL.

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Decorative Painting Chapters & Groups in the Tri-State Area

For information about chapter meetings etc., contact each chapter’s representative

Bluegrass Tolers Versailles, KY

http://www.bluegrasstolers.com

Marsha Clark, marshaclark@yahoo.com

Decorative Artists Guild of Southwest Ohio (DAGSO) Beavercreek, OH

www.paintindayton.com

facebook.com/pages/Decorative-Artists-Guild-of-Southwestern-Ohio/186902331321879

Kathi Hotz, khotz@woh.rr.com

Decorative Artists Of Paducah Paducah, KY

Toni McGuire, tonimc@apex.net

Golden Triangle Decorative Painters Pittsburgh, PA

www.GTDP.org

Rosemary Habers, Habers1@aol.com

Greater Cincinnati Decorative Artists (GCDA) Cincinnati, OH

www.gcdapainters.org

Facebook.com/GreaterCincinnatiDecorativeArtists

Pat Hull, mphull92@gmail.com

Heart of Ohio Tole (HOOT) Reynoldsburg, OH

www.heartofohiotole.org

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Heart-of-Ohio-Tole-Chapter-Inc/216458800050

Kathleen Killinger, HOOT626@wowway.com

Indy Decorative Artists Indianapolis, IN

Indydecorativeartists.blogspot.com

Donna Harcourt, kraftylady23@yahoo.com

Kentuckiana Decorative Artists Louisville, KY

http://www.wix.com/kdapainters/kentuckiana-decorative-artists

Diane McCamish, pdmccamis@yahoo.com

Lake Cumberland Decorative Artists Somerset, KY

Kay Iversen, baron744t@aol.com

Ohio Valley Art Guild (OVAG) Cincinnati, OH

ovag.blogspot.com

Sharon Chinn, sharonchinn11@me.com

Quilt City Decorative Artists Paducah, KY

Barbara Cissell, barbaracissell@yahoo.com

Tole Painters of the Western Reserve (TPWR) Northfield, OH

http://www.facebook.com/TolePaintersOfTheWesternReserve

Carol Doyle, President -caroldoyle@carolsbrush.com

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GDCA meets on the second Sunday of every month

with the following exceptions:

May: Meet on the 3rd Sunday since Mother’s Day falls on the 2nd Sun.

June: If Father’s Day falls on the 2nd Sunday, we will meet on the 3rd.

August: no meeting because of the HOOT convention in Columbus.

December: no meeting because of the member’s Christmas party.

Meetings are held on the main floor of the Springfield Township

Senior Center, 9158 Winton Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45231

behind the Fire Station.

For more information about GCDA, visit our web site at

www.gcdapainters.org.

AND

Visit us on Facebook at

https://www.facebook.com/GreaterCincinnatiDecorativeArtists?sk=wall

(While you’re there, please take a moment to “Like” us!)

Read the GCDA newsletters on our website or Facebook page.

We are an affiliated chapter of the national organization, the

Society of Decorative Painters. (SDP)

Visit the SDP web site at www.decorativepainters.org