Golden Spike Decorative Painters



Board  Members     
President
Rebecca Chaffee
801-731-3997
chafecombe@gmail.com
1st Vice President
Glenda Mitchell
801-782-5648
spooky57@gmail.com
2nd Vice President
Tirzah Probasco
801-825-2660
Tirzah.probasco@gmail.com
Past President
Nancy Coley
801-621-7564
stevencoley@earthlink.net
Secretary
Mickey Hutchinson
801-544-7864
celebrateM@aol.com
Treasurer
CarolAnn Smith
801-399-1261
hdbikes1@gmail.com
Web/Newsletter
Terry Pulver
801-731-6425
tpulver1@weber.edu

                          

Ogden, Utah, December 2009


Painters,

All too soon, this year is nearly over. I hope all of you have enjoyed it as much as I have. We have certainly had a fun variety – from tassels, to sculpting with clay, to gourds. With all the varied projects, you ladies have shown a lot of ingenuity and creativeness.

Much thanks to all the Board members, to our chairladies(Lydia, Nancy, Tirzah and Rosina), to our teachers (Carol Wilson, Lisa Peck, Hazel Rimmash, Tirzah Probasco, Julie McFadden, JoLynn Johnson, Eileen Bernard, and Nancy Coley), to the Appreciation Tea hostess (Mickey Hutchinson), and to all the members who have participated in any of the activities. This may sound trite, but the Chapter is only as good as y’all make it.

I realize the economy has affected us all, but I hope everyone will renew your memberships for 2010. Remember the Chapter is for your benefit to help you to continue honing your talents and to have some fun doing it. And, don’t forget your National dues.

In our behalf, Mickey has applied for a folk arts grant from the State of Utah. If we are fortunate to receive this, our seminar fees may be reduced in 2010 without reducing the quality or quantity of the seminars.

We will be electing next year’s Board members by mail this week. Glenda will be sending out the ballots today (27 Nov.) with an enclosed return envelope. Please mark your ballots and return as soon as possible. Per the criteria stated in our By-Laws, you may do ‘write-in’ votes. Also per our By-Laws, we must have votes from a majority of ALL of our members; so please do return your ballot. (Note: Don’t forget to put a stamp on the envelope.)

This month we will be having our annual Christmas party with a delicious menu, fun games, gifts and prizes. We will also announce next year’s Board members at this time. Remember to bring a “White Elephant” gift (something you already own and don't need that's still in the box or in mint condition).

I again ask if you are willing to teach a paint-in next year, please bring a sample of something you would teach to the Christmas Party. If you cannot come to the party, let a board member know of your willingness and get us a sample.

Don’t forget to sign up for January’s silk scarf project with Glenda, a tin project with LaRae in February and/or our spring seminar with Mary Jane Todd. If you cannot attend our Christmas Party, please send your check for the paint-in to our treasurer as soon as possible.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year,

Rebecca




2009 Seminars and Paint-ins


    December 12th (Saturday):

Christmas Party (White Elephant gift exchange)



2010 Seminars and Paint-ins


    January 9th (Saturday):
    February 13th (Saturday):
    March 4th-6th (Thur-Saturday):
    April 10th (Saturday):

Glenda Mitchell: Painted Silk Scarf
LaRae Anderson: Strokework on Tin
Mary Jane Todd Seminar
Donna Richards





Attention Members: Any one who would like to teach a project for the Chapter is urged to bring a photo or the finished project to the December Christmas Party. We will be voting on what the membership would like to do next year and we would like to give our members the opportunity to share their talents.





Christmas Festival Luncheon

Join us for an afternoon of good food, holiday music, games, prizes, gifts and White Elephant exchange.

December 12th, 1:00 pm (Saturday)
Westwood Village Clubhouse
Cost: $14 (Must be pre-paid by December 4th)

Menu: Catered by LeAnn Gossett
          Prime Rib prepared with cracked black pepper and garlic
          Horseradish in sour cream sauce
          Mashed Potatoes with a hint of nutmeg and cream
          Green Pear Salad with candied peacons, bacon, gorgonzola and vinaigrette
          Rolls with raseberry butter
          Traditional Cheese Cake with lemon blueberry reduction
          Jello Punch with notes of pineapple
          Coffee and Tea

3 Drawings will be made from this year's "loser" raffle tickets:

         1) Signed "Chicken and Fruit Pie Box"sample board
             from the 2005 Judy Morgan Seminar
         2) Certificate for 1 day at the 2010 Mary Jane Todd
             Seminar
         3) Surprise gift

             NOTE: You must be present to win.




Checks can be made out to Golden Spike Decorative Painters and mailed to the Chapter at 1037 W. 4600 So., Riverdale, Ut 84405.


The Christmas Party will be held at the Westwood Village Clubhouse (1111 N. 2000 W., Farr West, UT).




January

Painted Silk Scarf

Teacher:   Glenda Mitchell
Cost:      Class Fee        $15.00
              (includes scarf and all dyes)
January 9th, 10 am
(setup and chat time 9:30-10:00)

Supplies:
     8" or 9" wooden embroidery hoop
     water color tray for dyes
     "new" #8 round or bamboo painting brush
     "new" #10 watercolor brush
     light colored watercolor pencil to transfer pattern
     ½ pint jar w/tight lid
     bottle w/tip (for resist)
     paper towels and water container

Prep:
    You will receive your scarf along with your pattern when you pay for the class. The silk scarf must be washed before painting to remove any sizing that may be in the fabric. Use a very mild soap like Woolite or Dove hand soap. Rinse Well and hang to dry. When dry, iron with a warm iron. Put pattern under scarf and trace with a light water color pencil (yellow works well) on each end.




The Paint-in will be held at the Westwood Village Clubhouse (1111 N. 2000 W., Farr West, UT).





Raffles


Our 1st VP and Raffle Coordinator, Glenda Mitchell, would like to encourage everyone to bring a raffle item every now and then. If you would like it, it is probably a good raffle item. Plants and flowers are always welcome, especially in the winter.



Time to Vote


Elections results will be announced at the December Christmas Party. The election committee has been contacting members offering them the opportunity to serve on the Chapter Board in 2010. If you haven't been contacted and want to run for an office, please contact the nomination committee chairperson, Rosina Lettre (801-334-6217). Listed below are the names of members who have indicated an interest in holding an office.

Elected Offices:
     President:

     1st Vice President:

     2nd Vice President:


     Secretary:

     Treasurer:



CarolAnn Smith

Glenda Mitchell

Nancy Coley
Rosinna Lettre

Lydia Gossett

Eileen Barnard
Gloria Eldridge


     Write-in's are welcome, just make sure your write-in candidate is willing and able to serve.

Voting Instructions: You will receive a ballot in the mail. Please fill it out and return it in the pre-addressed envelope (Terry Pulver, 1111 N. 2000 W. #310, Farr West, UT 84404) by December 10, 2009.




Dues


Yes, it's that time of year again. I'm sure most of you have received notice from SDP about your national membership renewal with your last Decorative Painters magazine. National dues need to be postmarked before December 1st to avoid their $5 postage/handling fee. (Pay SDP dues directly to the Society.) Please pay your local dues ($15) to the treasurer by December 1st to avoid our $5 late penalty (accrued after January 1st). Checks can be mad out to Golden Spike Decorative Painters and mailed to the Chapter at 1037 W. 4600 So., Riverdale, Ut 84405.




November 2009 Treasury Report




Beginning Balance


Payments Received:
   Nov/Jan Paint-in Fees
   Paint-in Surface
   Christmas Party
   Raffles
   Excess Chapter Supplies Sales
   2010 Spring Seminar
   2010 Membership

Expenses Paid:
   Christmas Party
   November Teacher Fee
   Paint-in Surface
   Liability Insurance
   Transfer to Savings

Interest Received

Petty Cash

Ending Balance

Checking

$5,762.53



120.00
30.00
140.00
41.00
35.00
5.00
150.00


31.00
70.00
26.40
61.00
3000.00





$3095.13

Savings

$1,615.23
















3000.00

.14



$4615.37

Petty Cash

$30.50




















(5.00)

$25.50

Total

$7,408.26









521.00






188.40

.14

(5.00)

$7,736.00




Chapter Minutes


November 14th 2009

Attending:

     President - Rebecca Chaffee
     1st Vice President - Glenda Mitchell
     2st Vice President - Tirzah Probasco
     Web/Newsletter - Terry Pulver

     Guest - Sheryl Pulver

     Gloria Eldridge
     Lydia Gossett
     Pat Reeder
     Sandy Reeder
    



Rebecca called the meeting to order at 10:00 am and welcomed everyone to the November Paint-in and introuced our guest, Sheryl Pulver (Terry's sister-in-law).

The sign up sheet for the Christmas party is on the front table. Cost is $14 for a prime rib dinner catered by Lydia's daughter LeeAnn. We will voting for 2010 officers at the Christmas Party or using the December Newsletter instructions. Members are also urged to bring projects they would like to teach next year so that we can vote one those as well.

The sign up sheet for Glenda's January silk scarf class is on the front table along with the prep instructions, pattern and scarf. There are two patterns included; one for the Pansy and the other for the Sunflower. Placement on the scarf is your choice. Glenda reminded everyone that a NEW brushs are needed for this project, along with an embroidery hoop or plastic-covered stiff surface. The scarf MUST be washed and ironed wrinkle-free.

Rebecca also urged us to get to the paint-in's before 10:00 so that there is plenty of time for setup and business before, not during, class.

Time was then turned over to Nancy.