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President’s Message President’s Message President’s Message President’s Message Linda KohlerLinda KohlerLinda KohlerLinda Kohler

It’s hard to believe that September is already here! The warm days will start to

get chilly and we will start wearing jackets and sweaters. Changes are in the air.

Sometimes I like this time of year, but other times I feel wistful and dread the

colder weather and the early darkness that always comes. It is during these times

that I turn to painting and find great comfort in the bright colors. Unleashing the creative side and

making projects pop with the many beautiful shades is comforting.

GCDA has an active Autumn coming up! The next meeting on Sunday, September 13, brings Keith

Maupin to pick up donations for the military, (Please check out the list of items on Peggy’s page!) and

he will stay and have lunch with us! Sandie Tieman will be teaching a cute snowman project. The fol-

lowing Saturday, September 19, is the seminar that Stephanie Hauser will be teaching. It is an ador-

able cat gourd, and we will be learning how to do new and exciting things to enhance projects! Octo-

ber is service month, and the retreat preview!! November is elections and another fun project and

December is the Christmas party!! Plan now to join the fun and come and paint with us!

Linda ☺

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Join the fun of painting with GCDA!

We meet 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.

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GCDA MONTHLY PROJECT September 13, 2015

1:00 FOLLOWING THE REGULAR 12:00 CHAPTER MEETING

Snowman and the StarSnowman and the StarSnowman and the StarSnowman and the Star

Teacher: Sandie Tieman

Surface: Canvas, 12” x 12”

Teacher provides: Canvas with design applied, acrylic paint, pattern, instructions

Student to bring: Brushes: Assorted flats, good liner, 1/2” Rake, Stencil brush,

Scumbler; Old toothbrush for spattering; the usual acrylic painting supplies

Registration Deadline: September 4th

Cost: $8.00

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Registration for GCDA Monthly Class on 9/13/15 by Sandie Tieman

Cost: $8.00 Sign-up Deadline: September 4th 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 Mitch-

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

Questions about the project: Sandie Tieman, sandietieman@gmail.com, 513-941-2011

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GCDA 6-HOUR WORKSHOP SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2015, 9:30 AM TO 3:30 PM

Cat and CompanyCat and CompanyCat and CompanyCat and Company

Teacher: Stephanie Hauser

Surface: Gourd. Sizes vary, but approximately 10” in height

Teacher provides: Gourd; Acrylic paint; Quickwood; Aluminum foil; Wax paper;

Wire; Hand lotion; Traditions extender and Pattern packet.

Student to bring: Acrylic painting supplies; Sculpting tools; Rake and liner brushes

and Gloves (optional)

Registration Deadline: September 12th

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Registration for GCDA 6-hour Workshop on 9/19/15 by Stephanie Hauser

Cost: $40.00 or $25.00 with voucher. Sign-up Deadline: September 12

NAME _______________________________________________ GCDA Member? Y _______ N _______

PHONE __________________________________ EMAIL __________________________________________

Class fee payable to GCDA. Pay with registration. CK # _____ Cash ____ Date _________

Give or mail registration & class fee to EMILY STAMM: 2325 Johanna Lane, Fort Mitchell,

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

Questions about the project: Stephanie Hauser, sahauser@twc.com; 513-893-1780;

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Christmas Baskets & Ornaments Raffle

Melanie Wilmhoff

I hope to see a lot of Christmas Ornaments at the September meeting! You have September and October to get

your basket or ornaments turned in. As I said in the last newsletter, the club would really benefit from having the

baskets turned in earlier so we can show photos of the baskets as an aid to sell the Raffle tickets.

Speaking of raffle tickets, I have them ready for you to start selling. Please see me at the September meeting and

get a photo card (shown to the left) of the baskets I do have and some tickets to sell. If you’re not at the meeting

and need tickets, please contact me so I can get some to you.

Melanie Wilmhoff

Christmas Raffle

melwilmhoff@twc.com

September Refreshments Carole Arend

Carol Cole

Peggy Hermes

Linda Kohler

Daisy Masminster

Lynne Rice

Sandie Tieman

Melanie Wilmhoff

KEITH MAUPIN WILL BE JOINING US FOR LUNCH AT THE SEPTEMBER 13TH MEETING !

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GCDA Service

Peggy Hermes, Coordinator

Just a reminder that Keith Maupin will be attending our Sept. meeting to pick up the donated items for the

Yellow Ribbon Support Project. Please bring your donations to the meeting in an easy-to-carry box. Keith

will have lunch with us and maybe talk a little about his service to our Military.

Also, Robert from Star Fire Council was unable to make our July meeting. He plans to attend our Octo-

ber meeting and help us paint the rest of the walker bags. He will then take them to the nursing home

where he works.

As requested, below is a list of items that can be donated to the Yellow Ribbon Support Project. Remem-

ber we are trying to stay away from perishable items. Thanks for your generosity!

Peggy

Health and Beauty Products:

Nail clippers, tweezers, file

White cotton socks

Baby wipes

Wash cloths (cotton)

Mach razors and refills

Shaving cream

Body wash

Lotion

Sanitary napkins and tampons

Deodorant

Hand sanitizer

Foot powder

Baby powder

Toilet paper

Shower flip flops

Chapstick

Bug spray

Sun screen

For more information,

go to yellowribbonsupport.com.

Go to Donate and then to Soldier’s wish list.

Miscellaneous Items

Disposable cameras

Ziploc bags

Flash lights

Batteries (AA, AAA, and all sizes)

Small mist fans

Small microwavable bowls

Entertainment

Beanie Babies

Games and playing cards

Silly putty and yoyos

Sports equipment *new or gently

used

MP3 players, DVD’s and CD’s

Paperback books

Writing paper

Pens, markers, envelopes

Comic books and coloring books

Model cars and airplanes kits

with glue, paint and brushes

Stress relieving toys

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2016 Retreat The 2016 GCDA Retreat Committee is preparing for another fantastic weekend

of fun, great food and painting. Get in touch with your creative tigress next

year, April 8th, 9th and 10th. In the meantime, please join us for the

RETREAT PREVIEW PARTY, Sunday, November 1st from 12:00 to 2:30 pm.

Enjoy some “exotic” food while you peruse the actual retreat projects.

They always look grrreat in person!

The place is Mercy Health at West Park, 2950 West Park Drive, Cincinnati,

Ohio 45238. Find more information on our website at gcdapainters.org/retreat,

or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GreaterCincinnatiDecorativeArtists.

You may email the 2016 Retreat Chair, Theresa Morris, at

theresam1953@me.com or call 513-702-0346,

or contact the Co-Chair, Jo Sharpshair, at josharpshair@zoomtown.com.

Theresa Morris

MEMBERSHIP REPORT

Michelle Kohler, VP Membership

HAPPY SEPTEMBER!

The results of the survey were sent out in July. If you did not receive them, please let me

know and I will be happy to resend them to you!

If anyone, or any committee, needs an updated membership list throughout the

rest of the year, let me know and I will send it out!

See you soon!

Michelle

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September Program Report Emily Stamm, VP Programs

It seems like so long ago that we were together. Please come to our September 13th meeting. We need to reconnect!!

The class that follows the September meeting is one that will encompass many painting techniques and brushstrokes. It’s a

Christmas design on canvas taught by Sandie Tieman. Please check page 2 of this newsletter for the class flyer with a picture

of the project, registration form and all the details. Register ASAP if you plan to paint as the deadline is September 4th!!

Stephanie Hauser will be teaching a 6-hour seminar on Saturday, September 19 from 9:30 - 3:30. The project, “Cat and Com-

pany”, is a gourd painted with acrylics, and “Quickwood” and wire are used to embellish the piece. If you are a member-in-

good standing with a voucher, the class will cost only $25! Without a voucher, the class fee is $40.00. Check page 3 of this

newsletter for the class flyer with a picture of the project, registration form and all the details. Register ASAP if you plan to

paint as the deadline is September 12th. .

Thank you for all of your suggestions, help and support in planning our programs. I have been scheduling the monthly pro-

grams for 2016. It is wonderful that we have so many talented members who are willing to share their skills with us! Please

come to our monthly meetings and take classes and seminars! Please call or email me with questions about programs or any

other painting opportunities. Email emilyjstamm@gmail.com OR call (859)331-8599.

Happy Painting!

Emily

Monthly Programs & Workshop remaining in 2015:

September 13 – Sandie Tieman

September 19 — Workshop: Stephanie Hauser

October 11 - Service Project

November 8 - Emily Stamm

December 13 – Member Christmas Party

Thirty one ladies met in the early morning of August 6th to board the bus at the first pick up location bound

for Columbus and the HOOT Trade Show. We made 2 more stops and arrived just as the show opened to the

public, and were greeted by ladies of HOOT’s welcoming committee. We spent the day looking, learning and

buying. Just about the time when our legs and feet were crying, we packed our goodies in the bus and then

enjoyed dinner at Ruby Tuesday’s Restaurant in Grove City. Thanks to Mary Ann Slizewski for helping

with snacks and taking care of us as the bus was moving.

We all had great fun during the bus ride. I think it was Anne who was caught locking a few gals in the rest

room, maybe it was Mary leading the singing, and there were several in the back of the bus being a bit

unruly. What great fun we all had. Too bad you missed the fun…..maybe you can join us next year.

Alice

Editor’s note:

This year for the GCDA bus trip to the HOOT trade show,

Paparazzi were prohibited from entering the interior of the bus to

take photos of the riders and their antics.

To further protect the privacy of the riders, only

exterior shots of the bus from a distance of 6 yards were allowed.

GCDA HOOT BUS TRIP 2015

Alice Goldfuss, Coordinator

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HappyHappyHappyHappy SeptemberSeptemberSeptemberSeptember Birthdays!Birthdays!Birthdays!Birthdays!

Emily Stamm 9/10Emily Stamm 9/10Emily Stamm 9/10Emily Stamm 9/10 Kim Kohler 9/19Kim Kohler 9/19Kim Kohler 9/19Kim Kohler 9/19

Beginning Balance Checking Acct $3,905.79

Receipts

July meeting raffle proceeds $26.00

Membership $20.00

July Class (Vincent) $70.00

Bus trip to Hoot $420.00

Misc cash $11.50

Total Receipts $547.50

Disbursements

Lake Front Lines (Hoot Bus) $756.47

July Class (Vincent) $173.00

Springfield Township (Sept Seminar room) $180.00

Hospitality $14.73

Total Disbursements $1,124.20

Ending Balance Checking Acct $3,329.09

Savings Acct Beginning Balance $11,118.65

Interest 7/1/15 thru 7/31/15 $0.19

Savings Account Ending Balance $11,118.84

GCDA Treasurer's Report for 7/31/15 Submitted by Melanie Wilmhoff, Treasurer

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Greater Cincinnati Decorative Artists

2015 Board and Committee Members

GCDA BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2015

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

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

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

VP Membership: Michelle Kohler 513-521-1151 - kohlerm@outlook.com

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

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

GCDA STANDING COMMITTEES 2015

Ways & Means: Daisy Masminster 513-922-5417 daisyracedance@gmail.com

Retreat Chair 2016: Theresa Morris 513-702-0346 theresam1953@me.com

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

Newsletter: Pat Hull - 513-860-1346 mphull92@gmail.com

Publicity: Carole Arend caarend@fuse.net

Website Pat Hull mphull92@gmail.com., Melanie Wilmhoff - melwilmhoff@twc.com,

GCDA CHAIRMEN OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES 2015

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

Christmas Party Chair 2015 Melanie Wilmhoff 859-689-7668 - melwilmhoff@twc.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 2015 Jan Bowen, 513-521-0249 - jan.bowen@icloud.com

Jan Bowen, 513-521-0249, jan.bowen@icloud.com

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, amdpaints@gmail.com

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

lindaleewhaley@gmail.com

Hobby Lobby Florence, KY

Canvas painting with acrylics, Beginner.

Request dates and times.

Melanie Wilmhoff 859-689-7668, melwilmhoff@twc.com

3431 Possum Path Rd., Burlington, KY 41005

Ceramics classes in my home.

Request dates and times.

Theresa Morris 513-702-0346,

Theresa@theresastouch.com

http:..www.theresastouch.com

Calligraphy services and face painting for events.��