__________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Tole It To The Mountains Volume 29, Issue 2 Page 1 Tole It To The Mountains www.wmdpgnh.org The Official Newsletter of the White Mountain Decorative Painters’ Guild An Affiliated Chapter of the Society of Decorative Painters Volume 29, Issue 2 [email protected]April 2012 President’s Corner...And of course, as I mentioned at the last meeting, we have the best opportunity to try new things right here at N.E.T. in October. The selection of classes is in- credible, the teachers are among the best in the in- dustry, and you don’t have to worry about getting that wet oil painting home on the plane! I plan on trying watercolor (despite my paralyzing fear) and pastels. What about you? Unfortunately, I missed the NET meeting, but I’ve received great updates- thank you, Suzi Franklin and Cindy Harrison, for sharing your notes with me! I’ll outline the highlights in my News from N.E.T. col- umn, so be sure to look for it here in the Newslet- ter… I’m looking forward to May- the meeting is always well-attended. Be sure to bring your latest project for us to admire, as well as donations for David’s House, and maybe an idea or two for Net Country Store painting get-togethers. One more thing! Dig into that newest Decorative Painter and try something new (the design by Margit Hartl is calling out to me. Why? I don’t get to prac- tice strokework as often as I’d like, and I have a hard time painting on glass, so I think I’ll take the chal- lenge and do this stunning design). Try something new, join a class or workshop, raise that hand and volunteer, and lastly, enjoy the beauty of Spring as Nature awakens. See you in May. Janice Tomlin, 2012 WMDPG President “With Brush In Hand… my mind empties of its sorrows, and the beauty of life smiles.” - Priscilla Hauser Ahh, the sights and sounds of Spring… doesn’t it just make you want to throw open the windows, sweep off the porch, or clean out those flower beds? N’ahhh… Actually, am I alone in getting the urge to start plan- ning for Halloween and Christmas designs! Seri- ously, if you procrastinate, as I do, then now’s the time to plan your painting projects- holiday décor and gifts for family and friends. Don’t wait until the fall- you know how stressful it is to be rushing to fin- ish everything! If you’re looking for a fast, fun and inexpensive little gift, be sure to attend our May meeting. You’re going to love the sweet design that anyone will appreciate. ‘Nuf said! Do you have trouble making time to actually sit down and paint all the projects that have caught your eye? Paint with your pals! I know I enjoy the com- pany of my painting friends- the camaraderie makes the time fly, and you know they’ll understand your excitement over that perfect float! If you are lucky enough to take classes, remember that most teachers want you to grow- don’t be afraid to try something new; it may turn out to be your new favorite medium or technique. If you don’t take a regular class, take a peek at out teacher listings online at wmdpgnh.org. We have some talented teachers in our chapter, con- sider taking a class with one of them. No teacher listed in your area? How about setting up a class at your own kitchen table? Ask your friends to join you- once a week or once a month- the secret is to just make the time. Share your passion for painting… you can do it! Paint what you love and you’ll love what you paint.
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Tole It To The
Mountains www.wmdpgnh.org
The Official Newsletter of the White Mountain Decorative Painters’ Guild
An Affiliated Chapter of the Society of Decorative Painters
President’s Corner...� And of course, as I mentioned at the last meeting, we have the best opportunity to try new things right here at N.E.T. in October. The selection of classes is in-credible, the teachers are among the best in the in-dustry, and you don’t have to worry about getting that wet oil painting home on the plane! I plan on trying watercolor (despite my paralyzing fear) and pastels. What about you?
Unfortunately, I missed the NET meeting, but I’ve received great updates- thank you, Suzi Franklin and Cindy Harrison, for sharing your notes with me! I’ll outline the highlights in my News from N.E.T. col-umn, so be sure to look for it here in the Newslet-ter…
I’m looking forward to May- the meeting is always well-attended. Be sure to bring your latest project for us to admire, as well as donations for David’s House, and maybe an idea or two for Net Country Store painting get-togethers.
One more thing! Dig into that newest Decorative Painter and try something new (the design by Margit Hartl is calling out to me. Why? I don’t get to prac-tice strokework as often as I’d like, and I have a hard time painting on glass, so I think I’ll take the chal-lenge and do this stunning design). Try something new, join a class or workshop, raise that hand and volunteer, and lastly, enjoy the beauty of Spring as Nature awakens. See you in May.
Janice Tomlin, 2012 WMDPG President
“With Brush In Hand… my mind empties of its sorrows, and
the beauty of life smiles.”
- Priscilla Hauser
Ahh, the sights and sounds of Spring… doesn’t it just make you want to throw open the windows, sweep off the porch, or clean out those flower beds? N’ahhh…
Actually, am I alone in getting the urge to start plan-ning for Halloween and Christmas designs! Seri-ously, if you procrastinate, as I do, then now’s the time to plan your painting projects- holiday décor and gifts for family and friends. Don’t wait until the fall- you know how stressful it is to be rushing to fin-ish everything! If you’re looking for a fast, fun and inexpensive little gift, be sure to attend our May meeting. You’re going to love the sweet design that anyone will appreciate. ‘Nuf said!
Do you have trouble making time to actually sit down and paint all the projects that have caught your eye? Paint with your pals! I know I enjoy the com-pany of my painting friends- the camaraderie makes the time fly, and you know they’ll understand your excitement over that perfect float! If you are lucky enough to take classes, remember that most teachers want you to grow- don’t be afraid to try something new; it may turn out to be your new favorite medium or technique. If you don’t take a regular class, take a peek at out teacher listings online at wmdpgnh.org. We have some talented teachers in our chapter, con-sider taking a class with one of them. No teacher listed in your area? How about setting up a class at your own kitchen table? Ask your friends to join you- once a week or once a month- the secret is to just make the time. Share your passion for painting… you can do it! Paint what you love and you’ll love what you paint.
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Cover President 2 Officers, Board & Calendar 3 VP Corner, We Need You—Positions 4 May Meeting Form 5 Treasurer’s Report 6-7 Minutes of the March Meeting 8 June Paint-in 9 NET Artist Needed, Governing Board, Notes 10 Kelly Hoernig Seminar 11 David's House, Oh Jeni 12 NET Country Store, 2012 Changes 13 News from NET andSDP, Goodies Needed 14 2012 NET Teachers, Tips ’N Tricks 15 Membership Application
2012 Calendar of Events...�
Contents….
January 8 General Meeting January 21 NECC/NET Meeting January 28 Newsletter Deadline January 29 Paint-in February 4 NET Selection Committee February 12 Board Meeting March 11 General Meeting March 24 NECC/NET Meeting March 24 Newsletter Deadline April 14-15 Connie Parkinson Seminar April 21 Board Meeting April 28 NECC/NET Meeting May 6 General Meeting May 14-19 SDP National Convention June 2 NECC/NET Meeting June TBD Paint-In July 28 Newsletter Deadline July 28-29 Kelly Hoernig Seminar August 7-11 HOOT– Ohio Convention August 19 Board Meeting August 25 NECC/NET Meeting September 9 General Meeting September 29 Newsletter Deadline October 2-7 NET Marlboro October 20 Board Meeting November 3 NECC/NET Wrap Up Meeting November 11 General Meeting November 24 Newsletter Deadline November 30 Board Meeting (Joint)
Centerpiece Anne Wifholm 603-465-3462 Cathie Parker 978-433-5571 Charity Coordinator Margo Wiggin 603-623-4454 Egg & Ornament Marj Kiley 603-483-2949 Fund Raiser Carol Howard 603-888-8182 Historian (TBA) Hospitality Leeanne Kelly 603-689-8700 Installation Coordinator Janice Tomlin 603-474-5592 Memory Box Program Susan Mangano 603-437-3437 Mercantile Michelle Curran 603-378-0048 Betty Vitale 603-382-9989 NECC/NET Rep Janice Tomlin 603-474-5592 NET Country Store Kris Lafayette 978-667-5709 Kathy Tanguay 978-458-1042 NET Volunteer Room Sue Hodgkins 603-225-9072 Melanie Knox 603-529-7129 NET Ads & Patrons Tricia Joiner 603-425-7869 Nominating Committee (TBA) Paint-Ins Claudia Mahar 603-673-4348 Parliamentarian (TBA) Raffle Coordinators Betty Vitale 603-382-9989 Michelle Curran 603-378-0048 Special Events Chair Elaine McMahon 603-863-7863 Secret Pals Mary Daniell 603-635-7496 Service Project (TBA) Seminars Cindy Harrison 603-429-3556 Tole Points Carol Howard 603-888-8182 Volunteer Award Chairs Elaine McMahon and Leeanne Kelly
The deadline for the next issue of
Tole it to the Mountains is
July 28, 2012 Noon
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We Need You!
As mentioned previously, we need a few appointed positions to be filled. These positions are still open. It’s not hard, and it’s fun and rewarding! A
team approach will work, too! Please call or email me if interested! Janice 603-474-5592 [email protected] In general, appointed positions are required to:
• Keep the President informed of pertinent in-formation (verbally or written)
• Submit articles to the Newsletter Editor by the deadline date (when applicable)
• At times, attend a Board Meeting (with proper notification)
The following positions need to be filled: Historian 1. Take photos of events and maintain a Chapter
Scrapbook
2. Submit pictures to Newsletter and Web Chair with a small write up
Parliamentarian 1. Attend Board and General meetings
2. Make sure Parliamentary procedure is carried out at meetings properly and advise parliamentary questions
3. Serve on Board without voting privileges
Nominating Committee Chair
1. Research potential officers and board candidates for the next slate of officers.
2. Submit the slate to the Newsletter Editor for pub-lication in the October issue.
3. Coordinate the voting of Officers & Board Mem-bers at the November Meeting.
4. Post election results in the December Issue.
Vice President’s Corner...�
Spring is fast approaching and White Mountain has lots happening! April 14 & 15, painting with Connie Parkinson, which is close to full, but there is still room for you. I hear that Connie is lots of fun too! May 6th has a terrific afternoon program of
“Mystery Techniques”, three fun ways to add to your painting arsenal. Can you guess what they will be? 1) Pen, 2) Old/New Label & 3) 2 0z jars filled with ??? I can tell you it will be FUN! And, you’ll go home with a finished project incorporating the tech-niques.
A “Pizza” party from Portland Pie Co. will be lunch along with salad and sweets; yummy. I am asking for a little help from you as well, please find “Goodies needed Badly” in this Newsletter.
We are also planning a special sale to you as mem-bers of WMG, “The Diane Morgan Gallery”. This will be art that Diane has painted or surfaces she started to paint and did not finish, which you will be able to do and have a wonderful memento to remem-ber her by. These items were donated to the Guild by her husband Wayne. The Board voted to give a per-centage of these sales back to Wayne which will help him as well. A very good deed for all!
Looking forward, June 9th will be our next Paint-In with Dotty Pullo and Cindy Harrison, thanks ladies! July, Kelly Hoernig teaching colored pencils. Then at the September meeting Janice Tomlin will bring “Witchabella” for our painting pleasure and the No-vember meeting will be a nice 12” oval plaque with Carol Howard. Nice lineup! And, remember October “NET” convention.
The afternoon programs for 2013 meetings are just about complete. September 2013 is still open for the special project you would like to share or if you have a suggestion for a teacher or project you think would be great, please contact me. Thanks.
Sharing the Love of Painting! - Elaine
“Volunteers – No one is useless in this world who lightens the
burden of it, for someone else.”– Benjamin Franklin
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WMDPG General Meeting...�
Date: May 6, 2012
Place: The Comfort Inn 298 Queen City Avenue Manchester, NH Phone: 603-668-2600
Directions: Immediately off I-293 (Everett Turnpike) Exit 4 onto Second Street, right onto Queen City Avenue. The Comfort Inn is on your immediate right. 9:00-10:00 Coffee, Tea and Ice Water - Compliments of the Chapter. Visit the Tables: Mercantile, Palette Potpourri, Chapter Chatter Board (upcoming events) 10:00-12:00 Business Meeting 12:00-1:00 Pizza Party from Portland Pie Co., plus Salad and Desserts
1:00-4:00. “Mystery Techniques”
Please bring your regular painting supplies. A large flat would be
helpful and don’t forget paper towels!
• “Paint for Freedom” Cards
• Donation for NET Country Store
• A Friend or Guest
• Membership Dues for Renewal
• Something for the Palette Potpourri
• Your painted name tag
• Money for raffles, Mercantile & Fundraiser tickets
• Magazines, patterns, and videos you are no longer using to donate to the Mercantile or Raffle Table
• Memory Boxes UNFINISHED/FINISHED
• Item for David’s House
• Regular painting supplies
May 6, 2012 General Meeting Registration Form
Name: Phone:
Guest: Email:
Please indicate the following: Yourself Guest
Business Meeting Yes / No Yes / No
Lunch Yes($12.00) /No Yes($12.00) /No
Afternoon Program Yes ($12.00)/ No Yes ($12.00)/No
Make checks payable to: WMDPG Total Enclosed: ___
Note: If paying Membership Renewal dues, please send a separate check. Please do not include General Meeting fees in the same check. Thank you! Mail to:
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YEAH! NET Catalogs are going to be out soon. Make sure your WMDPG renewal has been received by Karen so that you can receive your FREE Catalog. And also, if you're "tardy to the party", you
can still renew with SDP online at
http://decorativepainters.org - it's so easy!
Peggy Harris frequently posts tips on Face-book. She’s one of the wonderful decora-tive artists that are so fun to friend. Here are some more of her recent tips. TIP: Lighten metallic colors with metallic white (ie White Pearl, Pearl White, etc.) since the color will remain metallic. Add-ing regular white acrylic will surround the mica chips and it will no longer be metal-lic. (Adding just a little regular white will produce various degrees of pearlized col-ors.) By the way, in a recent NET seminar our own Mary Svenson CDA showed how to make a variety of metallic colors by mixing different JoSonja Metallic colors. A great way to decorate Christmas ornaments. TIP: Be sure you are sitting high enough when you paint ... average chair to table height is far too low for art and painting!!!! Purchase a hydraulic secretary chair at any office supply outlet (fairly cheap these days) which allows you to position ade-quately above your work and also allows your body freedom of movement when cre-ating strokes! Also, make sure your water basin and pal-ette are at a comfortable distance so you don’t strain your arm or shoulder.
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WMDPG General Meeting Minutes— March 11, 2012
10:00 am: Pledge of Allegiance
Welcome: members, new members and Guests, Wood Items & More. The raffles and mercantile were suspended for this meeting
only.
Tole Gate: Leeanne Kelly – Money collected from those who did not have painted name tag which will be donated to charity.
Secretary: Maureen Boyden –Minutes from the January meeting were posted in the Newsletter. Are there any questions or com-
ments? There were none, so minutes stand.
Newsletter: Donna Frost – The next deadline is March 30th. If you would like to place anything in the newsletter, please get it to her
before this date. Donna thanked all members who have gone green.
Need to have mailing address if chose to have hard copy mailed. Info The March 30th next deadline. If earlier would be better. Any painting tips or other information to share would be appreciated. Face book we are now on please search to find us. If you received
information from Ed White please accept this, it is the editor from White Mountain.
Membership: Karen Kopf – We have 42 attending the morning meeting, and 24 for the afternoon program. The total membership #
is 85 as of 3/11/12
Renewals for 2012 are being accepted, forms are available.
VP/President Elect: Elaine McMahon – Today’s program is a “Trunk Show” by WI&M; Anne Hunter will be teaching Polar Bears. 2012 PM programs will be May “Mystery Techniques”, September “Witchabella” with Janice Tomlin and November will be a 12” plaque taught by Carol Howard. E. McMahon report on meeting with Matt Oliver from the Comfort Inn, E. McMahon and C. Harrison reviewed the White Mountain contract and confirmed all meeting dates with him. Coffee and hot water come with the room. The Comfort Inn gave a perk to all members of WMG a discounted rate of $75.00 plus tax for any stay. Family and friends of members will also receive the same rate if WMG is stated at time of registration. The board discussed the positive feedback they received from the meeting held at the Yard, and decided to have the installation meeting in January 2013 at the Yard Restaurant. The 2013 afternoon programs are now being scheduled. E. McMahon reminded members that teachers will receive $50.00 for teaching.
There are some dates open for the afternoon programs.
Seminars: Cindy Harrison – We need four more seats sold for the Connie Parkinson seminar. So far there are 20 sold for Saturday and 19 sold for Sunday. C. Harrison has the prep sheets with her if anyone needs it. We will need to sell 20 more seats for the Kelly Hoernig seminar. There were 11 sold for Saturday and 7 sold for Sunday. J. Tomlin reported that Beth Wagner is coming in 2013,
April 27-28 (dates are flexible). There is another event in the works with more information to follow.
Treasurer’s Report: Jo-Anne Naugler – Reports are on the tables. Treasurer’s report published in the newsletter. The Tole points number redeemed were not reported. Nancy Schlis motioned to accept the report as published. Cindy Harrison seconded. All in fa-vor, accepted as published. Jo-Anne reported that the audit took place after the last board meeting. She thanked the following mem-bers: Betty Vitale, Michelle Curran, Deb Coleman, and Elaine McMahon for all their help. Jo-Anne reported to the members about
the check request form that is now being utilized.
An audit was done at the board meeting- results; explain new check request form.
Hospitality: Leeanne Kelly – No information to report on.
David’s House: Margo Wiggin- Margo reports that she will be delivering the items next weekend.
Memory Boxes: Sue Mangano – C. Harrison delivered last bunch of boxes.
Paint For Freedom: Maureen Boyden –cards picked up, many needed to be finished; tentative date set to deliver them to the Vet-
eran’s Home in Manchester on Tuesday April 17.
Paint-In, Claudia Mahar – The paint in on January 9th was very successful. The slight visual aide kink was worked out. Tricia did a wonderful job. The group was able to complete the second piece that was discussed. The sign up for the next paint in on June 9th will be in the newsletter or members can sign up today. Dotty Pullo will be teaching a Gourd design and Cindy Harrison will be
teaching Pen & Ink Ornaments.
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Membership Drive: Cindy Harrison- C. Harrison had additional magazines available to distribute. She encouraged members to
please take them and distribute them to help get the word out.
SDP: Donna Frost- Issue #1 is out. Members should have received them. D. Frost reports that there is a new printer now. There was an issue with the membership cards not having member numbers on them. You can get your number from the society. D. Frost re-ported about the discounts that various companies are offering. D. Frost reminded members about the survey online that members are encouraged to complete and a chance to win prizes. D. Frost reminded members about the scholarships that are available to mem-
bers.
Nomination Committee members are needed
NET Liaison: Janice Tomlin reported that they held the first meeting and information was distributed in the newsletter. There will be 62 teachers with 16 of them being new or returning to NET. There will be 134 classes. The committee is still looking for Conven-tion Artist. Individuals can create their own theme. We are looking for a person or persons to coordinate our country store. E. McMa-hon discussed how easy it was. We are looking for a group to price, inventory and coordinate share-ins. There are several items from
Wayne Morgan that need to be painted for the store. Items would need to be returned in September.
NET Ads & Patrons: Tricia Joiner reported that the contracts have gone out to all the teachers and over 500 past exhibiters. She
will have additional information at the next meeting.
NET Volunteers: Sue Hodgkins & Melanie Knox have nothing to report at this time. M. Knox is looking for any information from past volunteers to share. C. Barb reported that when the catalog comes in members should get the registration in ASAP. July 15th
they will start making cuts to the classes if they are not filled.
Secret Pals: Mary Daniell absent. Some items were brought in. C. Harrison reported that some members that did sign up did not
receive their assignment. The two individuals were given a secret pal.
Raffle: Michelle Curran reported that no raffle will be held today due to Wood Items and More having the trunk show.
Palette Potpourri: Leeanne Kelly – winner was Debbie Fortin
Fundraiser: Carol Howard absent: J. Tomlin donated a batik item. T. Joiner donated a Palekh Box. There are also 12 Days Orna-
ments. The tickets will be available at the next meeting with the drawing held in November.
Egg Swap: Marj Kiley
Centerpiece Raffle: Anne Wifholm, Cathie Parker-Centerpieces were trays that were not sold at the Net Country Store. Nice job
with the centerpieces.
Additional Information: Janice Tomlin discussed the Jo Sonja book and CD that is available until March 15th. It details Jo Sonja’s history of her work and designs for you to paint. Jo Sonja will autograph it for anyone purchasing it. Decorative Arts Collection will
be hosting a reception for her. J. Tomlin is donating one of the signed books to the chapter for a future raffle.
Adjourn: N. Schlis motioned to adjourn the meeting, C. Barb seconded. Meeting adjourned at 11:22
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Those who are placing ads in the Newsletter for the year, should consider getting the Advertiser Contract to Donna Frost with payment. We always welcome new advertisers for single or multiple issues. If you need a copy of the Advertiser Contract please let me know. If you have an update or new artwork for your ad, please be sure to email the artwork to Donna at: [email protected] . Deadline for next newsletter July 28 2012. - Donna Frost, Newsletter Editor
Ad Contracts
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Thank you to all the members who support our Paint-In Program. The second Paint-In is scheduled for Saturday, June 9th. If you would like to sign up for this paint in, please complete the form below and mail to Claudette Mahar, 9 Danbury Circle, Amherst, NH 03031 with payment of $10.00 (Tole Dollars or a check made out to WMDPG). Mark your calendar! You won’t want to miss the opportunity to paint one of these great projects and the occasion to paint with your friends. Remember you may bring non-members to the Paint-in. The fee for them will be $15.00.
June 9, 2012
Dotty Pullo will teach us how to create this beautiful gourd candle. You will be provided a color photo, written instructions, a line drawing, paints, gold leafing, adhesive, and candle kit. Surface/Supply fee: $26 (payable to Dorothy Pullo)
Cindy Harrison will teach pen & ink designs on china ornaments. You will be provided three china ornaments, a color photo, written instructions, line drawings, paint, the use of pen and brushes. Surface/Supply fee: $10.00 (check made out to Cindy Harrison).
LOCATION: This Paint-in will be held at the Comfort Inn, 298 Queen Ave., Manchester NH from 10:00 am–3:00 pm
If you have any questions, please contact Claudia Mahar by email at [email protected] or phone 603-673-4348 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
WMDPG Member _____Yes ($10.00 to reserve your spot) _____ No ($15.00 to reserve your spot)
PLEASE CHECK OFF WHICH CLASS YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND:
___Gold Gourd (please enclose a separate check made out to Dorothy Pullo for $26.00) ___ China Ornaments (please enclose a separate check made out to Cindy Harrison for $10.00) PLEASE complete this form, include a check made out to WMDPG for $10 (MEMBERS), $15 (NON MEMBERS) or Tole $,
and a SEPARATE check for the teacher in an envelope and Mail to: Claudia Mahar, 9 Danbury Circle, Amherst, NH 03031
2012 WMDPG Paint- In
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PEANUT ALLERGY
We appreciate all the goodies that are brought to
our meetings for breakfast and for desserts. Please
be aware one of our members has a severe peanut
allergy. Keep those goodies coming, but please no
peanuts or peanut oils or peanut butters. Thank
you!
Submissions for
NET 2013 Con-
vention Artist are due by June 1 for voting at the meet-ing on June 2. It will be NET’s 15th A n n i v e r s a r y . Choice of theme is up to the artist. A
9”x12” unsigned painting should be included. For more info and submission application, please contact: Eileen Rockwell 1309 Mill Pond Dr. South Windsor, CT 06074 (860) 519-8542
NET 2013 Convention
Artist Needed
Governing Board
First in a Series: Why does WMDPG have a Governing Board and what makes it strong?
WMDPG has a governing board to operate and manage the wide range of responsibilities as dictated in the by-laws and standing rules of the organization. (i.e.) maintain a not for profit organization, promote the art form of decorative painting, collect dues, conduct 5 general meetings including educational afternoon pro-grams, sponsor Paint-Ins and seminars for the membership in support of the Society of Decorative Paint-ing. This is a huge commitment for the Officers and members of the Board; who are volunteers and give their time and talent to the good of WMDPG promoting the art form of decorative painting.
The strength of the Governing Board comes from:
• Understanding of the organizational goals
• Being familiar with the inter workings of WMDPG
• Understanding of the By-laws and standing rules of WMDPG
• Willing to work with others for the common good of WMDPG
• Continuity of officers and of the members of the board
• All members having an understanding of the jobs of officers and members of the board
Thoughts to ponder! More info to come...
Dear Secret Pal,
Thanks so much for the Birthday card and the lovely flowers in such a unique container.
The flowers lasted TWO weeks and looked great in my dining room, which only means I had to clean off the table to put them there!!
Thanks again, S.P., Kris Lafayette
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White Mountain Decorative Painters’ Guild presents
Kelly Hoernig (Colored Pencils)
Saturday, July 28th Sunday, July 29th
9:00 am – 5:00 pm 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Seashells No. 2 Iris & Butterfly
WHERE: Comfort Inn, Manchester
FEE Members: $65 one day; $120 both days Non-members: $75 one day; $140 both days Pencil Sets – Members: $16/per project; Non-members $18/per project. A list of colors is available. Please check the website or contact Cindy Harrison.
A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to guarantee a seat for this seminar.
Phone: _______________________________ Email: __________________________________________ Please check your desire: Member: Saturday / Sunday / Both Total Class Fee $ ________ Pencils $ __________ NonMember: Saturday / Sunday / Both Total Class Fee $ ________ Pencils $ __________ Total: $ ________ Deposit: $________ paid by CASH _____ CHECK___ #_________ Tole $ ________ (make checks payable to WMDPG)
Mail completed form & deposit to Cindy Harrison, 18 Greatstone Dr, Merrimack, NH 03054 Any questions call 603-492-3556 or email [email protected]
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David’s House Wish List ...
Paper towels
Tissues
Paper plates & bowls
Plastic utensils
Paper cups - 5 oz. only
Juice boxes, Concentrated
juices
Cookies and crackers
Cereal Bars
Cereal - single serving
and regular Pop tarts
Fruit snacks
Applesauce
Pudding Snack cups Microwave Popcorn
Single serving microwave meals
Soups (small size)
Beef stew (small size) Coffee creamer (powder)
Spaghettios/Ravioli (reg. size)
Laundry detergent - powder
Kitchen sponges
Dishwashing liquid
Liquid hand soap
Dryer Sheets
Stain Removers
Sanitary napkins
Tampons Panty shields
Nursing pads (disposable)
Gift Cards are always
appreciated:
Lebanon Co-Op
Wal-Mart BJ's
Shaw's Supermarket
Best Buy Home Depot
K-Mart Hannaford's Supermarket
Irving
Postage Stamps
Phone Cards New DVD's (family appropriate)
Xbox 360 (teen rated or lower)
Wii Games (teen rated or
lower) -don’t worry about duplicates!
If you have any questions, please
contact Donna Frost, 2009 WMDPG Charity Coordinator
New Items Only Please
Oh, Jeni…..
Jeni and I talked for a while this morning, and oh, she forgot to tell me something. So she emailed me her
news, and said that I could share it with her painting friends…
YESTERDAY I GOT A PHONE CALL and THE GIRL ON THE OTHER END SAID IS THIS JENI AND I said YEAH!!!
She said well, this is Liz Cheney...and I repeated Liz Cheney and then I screamed Liz Cheney...she said yes and I could hear her laughing and she said my Dad Dick Cheney would like to speak to you....I talked with him for 5 minutes -he was in his hospital room just recovering from the heart transplant he got and I had writ-ten a letter congratulating him on this new heart and he said my letter meant so much to him that he wanted to call me to thank me personally. I was straight out!! I mailed his letter out on one of my envelopes with one of my roses painted on it and I think that may have gotten some attention, you think? I told him how grateful I was to hear from him personally because I thought the letter would end up in the Executive file basket (waste paper basket) but he said oh no we are keeping this one. Can you believe the Vice President of the United States calling up to thank me for a letter? That’s why I sounded so chipper.
"and that's why we all love you, Jeni! Always reaching out to others..."" - Janice Tomlin
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June- Irene Berube (14), Jeni Bognore (12), Deb Courville (6), Maureen Keefe (7), Peggy Knight (11), Maryse Roy (2)
July- Cheryl Barb(26), Barbara Bilodeau(20), Mary Clark(2), Carolyn Gregory(11), Linda Kane(19), Sylvia Lewis(28), Grace Markauskas(15), Claudia Mahar(15)
Aug.- Patricia Flanagan(2), Marilyn Ford(26), Debra Fortin(30), Kristine Harrison(9), Cindy Harrison(3), Susan Mangano(11), Jackie Spaulding(4), Louise White(5)
Sept.- Michelle Curran(1), Mary Daniell(19), Frances Haas(30), Laurie Keene(14), Leeanne Kelly(27), Lorraine Lee(30), Donna McInnis(13), Nancy Nehez(11), Margie Rowe(25), Anne Wifholm(27), Donna Wood(9) If your birthday is not listed please contact Leeanne Kelly at [email protected].
WMDPG Changes
for 2012
TOLE POINT SYSTEM – The Tole Point System has become anti-quated. This program has ceased as of January 1, 2012. If you have Tole Dollars, please use them up before December 31, 2012 . NEWSLETTER GOING GREEN – The Board voted that the Newslet-ter will now be sent out via email. If you do not have a computer or email capabilities, you will receive a hardcopy version of the newsletter FREE! However, if you have an email address but choose to receive the full hardcopy of the Newsletter, you must pay an additional $10 yearly in addition to your annual dues. Please note this on your Mem-bership Renewal Form.
Hello Friends!
Yes, it's true, I forgot to sit on my hands at the last meeting and I volunteered to co-ordinate the WMDPG Country Store Committee for NET. I am so very lucky that KATHY TANGUAY has agreed to be my co-chair. Thank you Kathy! ELAINE MC MAHON, last year's chair, has agreed to help me as well and NANCY SCHLIS has volunteered as well. With Kathy's organizational skills, Elaine's manage-ment skills and Nancy's creativity this will be a won-derful train to get aboard!
Soo... we need YOUR help. I am in possession of same great wood surfaces, donated by Wayne Mor-gan, in memory of Diane. These surfaces are BEG-GING to be painted by YOU. The items include large and small tavern signs, barrel staves and wood votive holders. Do you have the perfect pattern for one or two of these surfaces? I will do my best to get the surfaces to you to paint for the NET country store. Please call or e mail me ASAP, I am sure these surfaces will be going fast!
Interested in holding a Share-In? Please call or e mail. I have "lots" of pieces begging to be painted and my husband will be happy to get them out of the house. A win-win situation all around.
A special gift from me, (hint: rhymes with in) will be given to everyone who donates two painted items for WMDPG to sell at the NET Country Store during our convention in October. It's not that far away, so start planning a share-in, finding that pattern, and calling me for surfaces. I am planning a denim purse PAINT IN in the near future. Date and place TBA.
Thank you in advance, and I hope to hear from you all soon.
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Thank you again, Suzi and Cindy, for sharing your notes from the N.E.T. meeting. Highlights include the fol-lowing:
The cost for 2012 & 2013 will remain the same as 2011. The Hotel/Trade Center fees were rumored to be dou-bled, but they are so pleased with us that they kept the fees the same as last year. WOOT! It’s still $7500 for the hotel and $7500 for the exhibit hall. We are going to have the entire hotel -salons & classrooms. No other events will be booked that week/weekend! It will be extra for security and the transport van. They also have us on the calendar for 2014 and 2015.
The Hotel is going to put out a grab & go breakfast area (where the lunch area was last year). This should help facilitate the moving of people prior to their 8:00 classes.
The Art Show will be down on the Trade Floor. Monitors room will be in the Corporate Room (out back of the Salons).
Cindy & Cheryl asked to have the next meeting in early next month so the envelopes could be stuffed right afterwards. Grace asked that any NECC/NET people that could stay after to help would be appreciated. So we will be stuffing catalogs/raffle tickets after the meeting in April. This will really expedite getting those catalogs out! I cannot wait!!
All teachers of painting (whether they have a shop or not), will be asked if they would like to have their infor-mation on a hand out sheet so people can find lessons in their own area. N.E.T. attendees will be able to find a teacher if they want one.
Also, Julie is going to produce a tri-fold about NET that can be placed anywhere to interest folks in NET. It will have a connection to the website so they can connect with someone who is currently with NET no matter when they see the tri-fold.
News from NET
Elaine McMahon will attend the Chapters and Mem-bers Gathering at SDP’s 40th Conference that is be-ing held in Wichita, KS. This event helps different chapters meet and share information and hear educa-tional presentations. This year there the focus will be on ideas to grow and re-vitalize chapters. De-coArt will show their newly re-designed Student Paint Kit and Matthew Clagg, SDP’s Marketing and Communications Coordinator, will provide a busi-ness and marketing plan for chapters who wish to hold beginner painting lessons.
A surprise will be announced by Kitty Bond, SDP Executive Director, at the Annual Meeting on Wed, May 16. Expect to see this news on Facebook and the SDP Blog. It’s going to be FUN!
News from SDP
For the May 6th meeting, would you be willing to bring? • 1 dozen brownies or
cookies • Bowl of tossed salad • Bowl of fruit salad If you are willing to bring one of these items please contact me by April 22nd: via email – [email protected] or phone – 603-863-7863. Thank You, Elaine
Goodies Needed Badly
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Lynne Andrews
Pat Appling
Rebecca Baer
Maureen Baker
Arlene Beck, MDA
Elaine Bouvier
Sharon Buononato, CDA
Janice Cormie
Lynne Deptula
Judy Diephouse
Cynthia Erekson
Jill Fitzhenry
Deanne Fortnam
Bonnie Frederico
Phyllis Gibbs, CDA
Tina Greenfield
Roseanne Guidera
Cindy Harrison
Margit Hartl
Chris Haughey
Kelly Hoernig
2012 N.E.T. Teachers
Kim Hogue
Anne Hunter
Arlee Jenkins
Erika Joanne
Tricia Joiner
Carol Kernozek
Nancy Dale Kinney- Stout
Marlene Kreutz,CDA
Pat Lentine
Arlene Linton
Betty Love
Laurie MacKenzie
Kathkeen Macomber
Teresa Maxwell
Linda McClure
Mary McLean, CDA, BFA
DeAnn Meely
Frances Mittelstet
Arlene Newman, CDA
Joyce Ortner
Mary Owens
Patricia Parker
Sandra Phillips
Dorothy Pullo, CDA
Judith Ribitch
Maryse Roy
Susan Scheewe Brown
Nancy Scott
Donna Scully
Linda Sharp, CDA
Laurie Speltz
Carol Spohn
Sandi Strecker
Mary Svenson, CDA
Bobbie Takashima
Maxine Thomas
Rebecca Trimble
Beth Wagner
Christine Watson
Della Wetterman
Judy Westegaard, CDA
Dawn Wurst, CDA
Debra Zacharias
Tips ‘N Tricks
Containers with texture material can be easily kept from drying out by stuffing it with a wad of plastic wrap. Poke the plastic into the material squishing out as much air as you can, it is the air trapped in the jar that dries up the product.
(from Peggy Harris on FaceBook) Make sure paper for your wet palette fits the sponge/chamois, etc. EXACTLY. Paper extending beyond the damp sur-face rapidly wicks dryness onto the surface and de-feats the purpose of the wet palette.
Also smooth out any air bubbles under the paper for complete contact of the paper to the damp surface underneath.
Meeting/Event Cancelation Policy
Cancellations for any WMDPG Event/Meeting will be
posted on our website:
www.wmdpgnh.org
no later than 8:30 am on the day of that activity. If
you do not have access to the internet, please call a
friend who does or call any Board Member. (See Page
2 for phone numbers.)
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Come one come all to the 2012 White Mountain Raffle. It’s time to start selling raffle tickets. This year we have a beautiful
Palekh box painted by Russian artist Lukina donated by Tricia Joiner. A certificate of authenticity comes with the box.
Janice Tomlin has painted and donated another beautiful batik. This year it is boats, designed by Kathy George, 12 x20
in a dark cherry frame. The third prize is a set of ornaments designed by Lynne Andrews and painted by our 2011 Board
members. Thank you everyone for painting, donating wood, and purchasing those raffle tickets. The money will go to keep
us staying in the black as a Guild!! Thank you in advance for the best year ever.
The Drawing will be held at the November Meeting! - Carol Howard
2012 White Mountain Raffle
Name: _
Address:
Phone: _
Name: _
Address:
Phone: _
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ENTER TO WIN!
$1.00 EACH OR 6 FOR $5.00
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2012 Membership Application — Society of Decorative Painters
