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President’s Message President’s Message President’s Message President’s Message Linda KohlerLinda KohlerLinda KohlerLinda Kohler
Happy autumn! I hope you have been enjoying the beautiful weather
we have been having! Even though the changes are a bit unsettling,
the colors all around are stunning. And the promise of the excite-
ment of the coming holidays is something to look forward to!
Our very busy autumn season continues! Hopefully everyone had a chance to at-
tend the retreat preview party! If you missed it, you can still make your project
choices from the retreat brochure. Please give thought about attending this won-
derful painting adventure. It would be fantastic if we were able to fill the lodge with
attendees early on in the process. Our November meeting brings elections and a
cute Christmas ornament project. And then of course December is the always pop-
ular Christmas party. Don’t forget to email Melanie to say if you will be attending
this. Happy painting!
Linda ☺
Greater Cincinnati Greater Cincinnati Greater Cincinnati Greater Cincinnati
Dec�ative ArtistsDec�ative ArtistsDec�ative ArtistsDec�ative Artists
November 2015 November 2015 November 2015 November 2015 Come to our next GCDA meeting! Sunday, November 8th, 12:00
Palette Chatter
Join the fun of painting with GCDA! GCDA meets at 12 noon on the second Sunday at the Springfield Township
Senior Center located on 9158 Winton Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45231 behind the fire station.
In May, we meet on the 3rd Sunday. No meetings in April, August and December.
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/GreaterCincinnatiDecorativeArtists
WEB SITE: www.gcdapainters.org
EMAIL: [email protected] .
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GCDA isGCDA isGCDA isGCDA is
“WILD” ABOUT PAINTING!
And we’re throwing a “WILD” party just to prove it!
Join us at our Retreat Preview Party!
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1st, 12:00 to 2:30 PM
View the projects to be taught at the 2016 Painting Retreat!
Pick up a Retreat catalog and registration form!
Get registered at the lowest rate!
Enjoy the “exotic” food!
Visit with friends!
Mercy Health at West Park
2950 West Park Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45238
Theresa Morris, Retreat Chair
[email protected] , 513-702-0346
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GCDA MONTHLY PROJECT SUNDAY NOVEMBER 8, 2015
1:00 FOLLOWING THE REGULAR 12:00 CHAPTER MEETING
Festive Tree OrnamentFestive Tree OrnamentFestive Tree OrnamentFestive Tree Ornament
Teacher: Emily Stamm
Surface: Galvanized steel ornament
Teacher provides: Ornament; Folk Art brand multi-surface paint; Ribbon
for hanging; Pattern with photos & directions. Student to bring: Brushes
for acrylics: #4 or #6 flat, #00, #0 & #1 liners; Tracing and Graphite paper;
Pencil; Small ruler or straightedge; Usual acrylic painting supplies
(Palette paper, water container, paper towels)
Registration Deadline: November 5th
Cost: $7.00 ________________________________________________________________________
Registration for GCDA Monthly Class on 11/8/15 by Emily Stamm
Cost: $7.00 Sign-up Deadline: November 5th NAME _______________________________________________ GCDA Member? Y _______ N _______
PHONE __________________________________ EMAIL __________________________________________
Pay for the class when you register. Checks payable to GCDA. Date _____ CK # ____ or Cash ____
Give or mail registration with class fee to EMILY STAMM: 2325 Johanna Lane, Fort Mitchell, KY
41017. Email: [email protected] , 859-331-8599.
Questions about the project: Contact EMILY STAMM
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Christmas Baskets & Ornament Raffle Melanie Wilmhoff
The GCDA Member Christmas Party is Sunday, Dec 13, 2015 at the Springfield Township Senior
Center on the lower level where we have our meetings. It starts at 11:30 a.m. Please come at 11:30
so you have a chance to shop at some of the member’s craft tables and to visit with the other members.
The Raffle baskets will be on display for your viewing. You may purchase Raffle tickets up until
the raffle begins. While you are milling around, enjoy an appetizer; we will have something
to tide you over until lunch is put out.
After lunch, we will have a gift exchange. This is optional. To participate, please bring a $10
wrapped gift. We would appreciate knowing “who” brought the gift we receive so that we may thank them
properly for the gift. The gift can be something you made or something you purchased. I love to shop
sales all year long so I can try to find a special something that I think one of you would enjoy!
After the gift exchange, we will have the Basket Raffle. We will draw raffle tickets for eight (8)
baskets and one (1) other item, which was generously painted and donated by Daisy Masminster.
In October, Theresa Morris turned in her basket (see photo). It is adorable! And the following
members turned in their ornaments: Anne Dick, Sherida England, Peggy Hermes, Linda Kohler, Susan
Parrett and Kathy Vanoli. They are all wonderful! If you have not turned in your basket or ornaments
yet, you still can!!! I will not be at the meeting Nov 8th, but Jo Ann Sharpshair will be happy to collect
them for me. She will also have the Raffle tickets and photos if you need some more to sell. Try to sell
Raffle tickets to your friends, family and neighbors.
Thanks for everything you do for GCDA!!
Melanie Wilmhoff
Christmas Party Chair & Raffle Basket person
[email protected]
You must be a member and have a reservation to attend the Christmas Party.
All crafters who wish to sell their creations,
reserve a table when you make your reservation.
Call or e-mail by Dec. 1, 2015st
Melanie Wilmhoff, 859-689-7668 or [email protected]
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GCDA Treasurer's Report for 9/30/15
Beginning Balance Checking Acct $3,185.33
Receipts
Raffle $20.00
Sept Class (Tieman) $96.00
Seminar 9/19/15 (Hauser) $415.00
Sept Raffle $34.00
Total Receipts $565.00
Disbursements
Service donation to Yellow Ribbon Supt Ctr $50.00 Sept class (Tieman) $171.00
Seminar (Hauser) $890.00
Postage (treasurer) $2.74
Baskets for 2016 Christmas Raffle $116.64
Total Disbursements $1,230.38
Ending Balance Checking Acct $2,519.95
Savings Acct Beginning Balance $11,119.03
Interest 9/1/15 thru 9/30/15 $0.18
Savings Account Ending Balance $11,119.21
Submitted by Melanie Wilmhoff, Treasurer
NOMINATING COMMITTEE Jan Bowen, Chairman SECOND NOTICE OF THE SLATE OF CANDIDATES FOR 2016-2017
Nominations may also be made from the floor.
The slate of candidates presented by the Nominating Committee for board positions from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2017 are:
* VP of Programs: Jan Bowen * Secretary: Gayle Wissel
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Greater Cincinnati Decorative Artists
Proposed Budget Jan - Dec 2016
Chapter Officers Budget Explanation
President $50.00 Copies, paper, postage
VP Programs $2,000.00 Teachers, room rental & expenses for Seminars & month class projects
VP Membership $150.00 Copies, paper, postage, supplies
Secretary $50.00 Copies, paper, postage
Treasurer $200.00 Copies, postage & audit expenses
Standing Committees
Ways & Means $200.00 Raffle tickets & Christmas Raffle boxes
Newsletter $100.00 Copies, paper, postage & toner
Website $200.00 Website domain & maintenance
Service Project $500.00 Service project expenses & donations to charity
Publicity (Communications) $100.00 Copies, postage & calling post
Special Committees
Hospitality $200.00 Plates, utensils, drinks, etc for meetings
Sunshine $100.00 Cards, notes & postage
Historian $50.00 Albums & printing photos
Christmas Party $1,000.00 Food & decorations
Other
Meeting Room $2,000.00 No meeting April or Aug
National SDP Annual Fee $50.00
Bank Charges $0.00
SDP Insurance $100.00
Chapter Award Pins $100.00
Bus Trip $300.00 Bus trip, snacks & drinks
Member Memorials $100.00 Donation to charity
National Convention $250.00 $500 for President to attend convention every 2 yrs
Total $7,800.00
Retreat $2,500.00 Working budget held in a special account for retreat use only
Melanie Wilhelm, Treasurer
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October Program Report Emily Stamm, VP Programs
October has come and gone! All of a sudden it’s time to prepare for the holidays!
There’s so much to do with GCDA in November. The Preview Party for Retreat is November 1st. The
meeting on November 8th is a really important one with election of officers and 2016 budget approval.
Please attend so that you can vote and show support of our candidates!! Following the meeting, I will be
teaching a class to create “Festive Tree Ornaments”. The sign-up deadline is November 5, so there is still
time to sign up if you would like to paint with me; I would love to have a few more students! Looking
ahead is our Christmas party on December 13th. Please RSVP soon!
Last month was our service project month, and we painted bags to hang on wheelchairs. Thanks to Peggy
Hermes for getting this service project together for us! Members also painted their own nametags to be
worn at meetings, and Michelle Kohler planned this project. Thanks so much for your leadership and guid-
ance Peggy and Michelle! Below are some of the pins that were painted by our members.
Thank you for all of your suggestions, help and support in planning our programs. I have scheduled the
monthly programs for 2016. It is wonderful that we have so many members willing to share their talents
with us! Please come to our monthly meetings and take classes and seminars!
Please call or email me with questions about programs or other painting opportunities.
Email: [email protected] or call (859)331-8599.
Happy Painting!
Emily
Programs remaining in 2015 November 8 - Emily Stamm
December 13 No meeting, Christmas Party
2016 Programs January 10 Jan Bowen
February 14 Daisy Masminster
March 5 Workshop Jo Ann Heurich, oil
March 13 Nancy Vincent
April No meeting, RETREAT 8-10
May 15 Linda Whaley (The 3rd Sunday!)
June 12 Peggy Hermes
July 10 Stephanie Hauser
August No meeting, HOOT 8-13
September 9 Workshop Chris Haughey, acrylic, mixed media
September 11 Jo Ann Heurich
October 9 Service Project
November 13 Sandie Tieman
December 11 No meeting, Christmas Party
Michelle Kohler
Rhonda Thye
Dorothy Smith
Gayle Wissel
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MEMBERSHIP REPORT
Michelle Kohler, VP Membership
RENEWAL SEASON IS UPON US!
The GCDA renewal application has been e-mailed to all members, is on the GCDA
website, www.gcdapainters.org, and in this newsletter, page 13. Dues are $15
if paid before December 31st, and $20 if paid after the start of the New Year.
Renewal payments will not be accepted unless
the renewal application is also filled out.
All members also need to renew their SDP membership,
which can be done on their website, www.decorativepainters.org.
SDP dues are $50 if paid before December 1st, and $55 if paid after December 1st.
If I have contacted you about the photo directory, please send me the information from the
flyer I sent you and also a photo that is of only the top half of your torso and up! All of the
details regarding this are in the e-mails that I have sent out – so please look at that for de-
tails, or feel free to contact me. I am waiting to receive everyone’s information before I
update the photo directory, so please get it to me ASAP!!!
During the October meeting we painted the walker bags along with nametags to be worn
during meetings. If you did not receive a wooden nametag and pin backing please make
sure you get one from me during the November meeting.
Please contact me with any questions!
Michelle
NOVEMBER REFRESHMENTSNOVEMBER REFRESHMENTSNOVEMBER REFRESHMENTSNOVEMBER REFRESHMENTS
Dorothy SmithDorothy SmithDorothy SmithDorothy Smith
Peggy HermesPeggy HermesPeggy HermesPeggy Hermes
Pat HullPat HullPat HullPat Hull
Other kindhearted souls? Other kindhearted souls? Other kindhearted souls? Other kindhearted souls?
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GCDA SERVICE
Peggy Hermes, Coordinator
Our service projects for 2015 have been very successful! In September, Keith Maupin (Yellow Ribbon Support)
came to our monthly Meeting to pick up our donations. He and his girlfriend Erica stayed for lunch and then gave a
little talk and answered our questions. Then we loaded up his van with items to be sent to the Military Troops serv-
ing all over the globe. We brought in A LOT!!!
In October (Service Month) we painted walker bags and donated them to Starfire Council. Robert Reed who is a
Starfire Member, is taking them to the Nursing Home where he volunteers. Robert and a Starfire Leader (Jon Gray)
visited our October Meeting. They arrived for lunch, stayed for our Meeting and painted a few Walker Bags with us.
Jon told me after the Meeting that they had a blast!
I want to take this time to let you all know how grateful I am for your generosity and support for our two Service Pro-
jects this year. Thanks to all who brought in donations for Keith Maupin and thanks to all who painted Walker Bags
at home and/or at the October Meeting. And to all who attended the September and October Meetings, thank you
for your donations of food and hospitality!
For next year we still have 50 Walker Bags to paint and donate. Please be thinking of some other things we can do
for 2016. I always welcome your suggestions. Thanks again for making this years’ service a success!
GCDA rocks!
Peggy Hermes
Top Left: Robert Reed (left), Starfire member/volunteer, with Jon Gray, Starfire leader, discuss the purpose and goals of Star-
fire Council to GCDA members at the October meeting. Right: Robert Reed and Jon Gray join in painting walker bags.
Bottom Left, Jon Gray, Robert Reed and Peggy Hermes; Middle: Some of the bags painted by members; Right: Members
painting the walker bags that will be given to Starfire Council.
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GREATER CINCINNATI DECORATIVE ARTISTS
CHAPTER MEETING – SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP SENIOR AND COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER
Date: OCTOBER 11, 2015
President: Linda Kohler called the meeting to order at 12:20 PM.
Secretary: Gayle Wissel
• September 2015 Chapter Meeting Minutes accepted as read (or corrected).
Motion to Accept 1st Theresa Morris; 2nd Judy Helmes
Treasurer: Melanie Wilmhoff
• Ending balances for August 31, 2015 are as follows:
o Checking: $3,185.33 Savings: $11,118.84
Motion to Accept 1st Jan Bowen; 2nd Anne Dick
• Ending balances for September 30, 2015 are as follows:
o Checking: $2,519.95 Savings: $11,119.21
Motion to Accept 1st Peggy Hermes; 2nd Michelle Kohler
VP Programs: Emily Stamm – Absent; Linda Kohler read Emily’s report.
• Today GCDA members will paint walker bags to donate to Starfire Council; also new GCDA club nametags will be
painted.
• A signup sheet and sample for November’s Festive Tree Ornament class is available today.
• Classes for 2016 are all lined up.
• The December meeting is our Christmas Party. There will not be a painting class on that day.
2nd VP/Membership: Michelle Kohler
• The meeting sign-in sheet and Member in Good Standing binder are circulating.
• Meet the Members: Today we met Melanie Wilmhoff and Anne Dick.
• It is time to renew your GCDA and SDP membership for 2016.
• Updates are being made to the Photo Directory.
• GCDA member nametags will be painted today.
Ways & Means: Daisy Masminster
• Sherida England has donated two beautiful mum plants to be raffled today. Either a candle or water bottle will
accompany the mum prize.
Newsletter and Website: Pat Hull
• Pat would like to thank all those who proofread the newsletter. It is most helpful to her.
• Upcoming craft show information will be included in the newsletter.
• The deadline to submit reports for the newsletter is the 21nd of the month.
Publicity: Carole Arend - Absent
Service: Peggy Hermes
• A big thank you for the generous donations to the Yellow Ribbon Support Center.
• Today we welcome Robert and his leader from Starfire Council of Greater Cincinnati, Jon Gray. Jon spoke of the work
provided by Starfire. Starfire brings people together in 57 neighborhoods. Robert started a breakfast club with a speaker at their
weekly meetings. Robert and Jon will join us in painting walker bags to be given to a nursing home.
2016 Retreat Chair: Theresa Morris ; Co-Chair: Jo Ann Sharpshair
• The Retreat Preview Party is scheduled for Sunday, November 1, 2015. Daylight Savings Time will fall back on this day.
A post call reminder will be sent.
Christmas Raffle: Melanie Wilmhoff
• Theresa Morris turned in her basket today and ornaments were received from several members.
• Raffle tickets are available today.
Christmas Party Chair: Melanie Wilmhoff; Co-Chair: Carolyn Riehle
• Food for the party has been ordered.
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Happy BirthdayHappy BirthdayHappy BirthdayHappy Birthday
Rosemary Weisner!Rosemary Weisner!Rosemary Weisner!Rosemary Weisner!
November 2ndNovember 2ndNovember 2ndNovember 2nd
• Centerpieces are in progress.
• A reservation is needed. Email Melanie to reserve your spot.
Nominating Committee Chair: Jan Bowen, Carol Cole, Anne Dick, Peggy Hermes, Pat Hull
• Voting will take place at the November meeting for VP Programs and Secretary.
Jan Bowen is running for VP Programs and Gayle Wissel is running for Secretary.
Hospitality: Jan Bowen, Eileen Hanlon, Judy Helmes, and Mary Ann Slizewski
• Thank you to Anne Dick, Eileen Hanlon, and Judy Helmes for setting up the food today.
A sign-in sheet is being distributed for the November meeting. Let’s beef up the luncheons especially when we are ex-
pecting guests.
Sunshine: Mary Galioto – Absent.
• Mary is resigning from her position as Sunshine Chairperson effective the end of 2015. Kim Kohler will take over the
position in 2016.
Historian: Carolyn Riehle – Absent.
Old Business:
• Lost and hope to find: Carole Cole brought brownies to the September meeting. She is missing a black handled stain-
less steel spatula.
• An email was sent seeking volunteers for the 2016 Nominating Committee. Please consider joining this committee.
New Business: None
Show and Tell: Jan Bowen – Show and Tell items are detailed in the newsletter.
Ways & Means Raffle:
• Stephanie Hauser and Peggy Hermes each won a beautiful fall mum. The mums were donated by Sherida England.
Nametag Raffle: Theresa Morris was wearing her nametag. She won $5.
Motion to Adjourn 1:01 pm - 1st Susan Parrett; 2nd Carol Cole
REMINDER: Voting will take place at our November 8th meeting. We will vote for Secretary and VP Programs. A quorum is
needed.
Respectfully submitted,
Gayle Wissel, GCDA Secretary
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SHOW AND TELL SHOW AND TELL SHOW AND TELL SHOW AND TELL HOSTED BY Jan Bowen
Top Row, L to R: “Vision of Color” in acrylic by Dorothy Smith; Pumpkin in acrylic by Kathy Vanoli;
Hummingbird in colored pencil by Gayle Wissel.
Middle Row, L & center: Rose (design by Joan Johnson) and self portrait, both in colored pencil, by Lynne
Rice; R: Christmas raffle box in acrylic by Theresa Morris.
Bottom Row, L to R: Sunflower in colored pencil on suede paper by Pat Hull; Witches in acrylic on gourds
with Quikwood and embellishments by Stephanie Hauser.
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E LAKOTA EAST HOLIDAY ARTS & CRAFT SHOW
6480 Lakota Lane, Liberty Township, Ohio 45044
Saturday, November 14th, 2015 Early Bird Entry: 9:00 a.m. To 10:00 a.m----- $5 Entry fee
Open: 10:00 a.m.----- $2 Entry fee Close: 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 15th, 2015 Open: 11:00 a.m.----- $2 Entry fee
Close: 4:00 P.m.
RYLE CRAFT SHOW Ryle High School (10379 U.S. 42 in Union, KY.
Friday Night Preview, November 22nd
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Tickets $8.00
(Purchase information at http://rylecraftshow.com/?page_id=2
Saturday, November 15th
9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Tickets $3.00 at the door
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Greater Cincinnati Decorative Artists
2015 Board and Committee Members
GCDA BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2015
President: Linda Kohler 513-521-1151 - [email protected]
Past President: Susan Parrett 513-825-0805 - [email protected]
VP of Programs: Emily Stamm 859-331-8599 - [email protected]
VP Membership: Michelle Kohler 513-521-1151 - [email protected]
Secretary: Gayle Wissel 513-741-2991 - [email protected]
Treasurer: Melanie Wilmhoff 859-689-7668 - [email protected]
GCDA STANDING COMMITTEES 2015
Ways & Means: Daisy Masminster 513-922-5417 [email protected]
Retreat Chair 2016: Theresa Morris 513-702-0346 [email protected]
Community Service: Peggy Hermes 513-258-1359 [email protected]
Newsletter: Pat Hull - 513-860-1346 [email protected]
Publicity: Carole Arend [email protected]
Website Pat Hull [email protected] ., Melanie Wilmhoff - [email protected] ,
GCDA CHAIRMEN OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES 2015
Hospitality Mary Ann Slizewski 513-245-1631– [email protected] ,
Christmas Party Chair 2015 Melanie Wilmhoff 859-689-7668 - [email protected]
Sunshine Mary Galioto 513-729-1858 - [email protected]
Historian Carolyn Riehle 859-689-4849 - [email protected]
Show & Tell Suzanne Fairbanks 513-677-8736 - [email protected]
Nominating Chair 2015 Jan Bowen, 513-521-0249 - [email protected]
Jan Bowen, 513-521-0249, [email protected]
9622 Millbrook Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45231
Website: www.janbowendesigns.com
Ongoing acrylic classes, Beginner thru Advanced
Request dates and times.
Anne Dick 513-941-0760, [email protected]
6839 Rapid Run Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45233
Ongoing Acrylic classes, Beginner thru Advanced
Classes at Hobby Lobby Western Hills, (513) 347-6900.
Call for dates and times. Classes at my home on Rapid
Run: Request dates and times.
Linda Lee Whaley 859-689-4343
[email protected]
Hobby Lobby Florence, KY
Canvas painting with acrylics, Beginner.
Request dates and times.
Melanie Wilmhoff 859-689-7668, [email protected]
3431 Possum Path Rd., Burlington, KY 41005
Ceramics classes in my home.
Request dates and times.
Theresa Morris 513-702-0346,
[email protected]
http:..www.theresastouch.com
Calligraphy services and face painting for events.&&
