Minutes of the Bloomington Watercolor Society
October 8, 2018, First Christian Church

The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Kitty Garlock, President.

Welcome
Guests: Jan Barns, Sarah Salmon, and Valerie Long
New members: Carol Koetke, Joanna Samorow-Merzer, and Peggy York-Garcia
Welcome back returning members: Jan Ellis and Delores Schneider

Hospitality – Carla Hedges thanked Jo Weddle and Kitty Garlock who, along with herself, provided refreshments.

A Piece of History – Candi Bailey shared photos from our 2011 holiday party.

Secretary – Jill Olshavsky
September 10 minutes approval: Motion: Candi Bailey; Second: Patty Uffman

Treasurer’s Report – Patty Uffman
September 10 report approval: Motion: Cathy Barton; Second: Carla Hedges
Patty reported that, as a result of our art supply sale at the September meeting and some generous cash contributions, we have nearly $300 for our MCCSC Scholarship. Including the 3 new members who attended tonight’s meeting, BWS now has 84 members.

Technology – Charlotte Griffin passed around the roster and asked everyone to check or update their information.

Shows – Anne-Karine

• At our Vault at Gallery Mortgage show, Joanne Shank and Rose Brenner each sold a painting
• The TC Steele membership show begins the end of October and is up for the month of November. They are offering 3 awards and cash prizes.

Programs – Jo Weddle handed out the BWS Watercolor Society Activities 2018-2019 programs, paint outs and shows cards for those who did not receive one at the September meeting. At next month’s meeting Nancy Davis-Metz and Carol Rhodes will present Paint a Flower like Georgia O’Keeffe.
Jo also had a handout for December’s Holiday Gala and Art Exchange Activity, Wednesday, December 5 at Meadowood. The menu and cost will be announced at the November meeting and reservations can be made then. Each member who wishes may bring an original painting no larger than 8×10 which is “in the style of” a master artist. Members who bring a painting will be included in a drawing and may take home one of the paintings.
She also reported that Bess Lee, who could not attend tonight’s meeting, is going to Cuba just before Thanksgiving to lead seniors and children in art activities. Since Bess will take art supplies, Jo proposed giving her the supplies from last month’s meeting that do not sell and said she is collecting cash donations so Bess can purchase additional supplies.
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Activities- 

• Kitty Garlock reminded us that the October 13 paint out at the May Creek Farm is the last one for the year. Information is in the September and October editions of Brushstrokes.
•   Meri Reinhold reported that all the slots for the Peden Farm activities were filled. Joyce Peden sent her a letter thanking BWS for having a station and hands-on activities at the festival.
•   Kristen Stamper announced upcoming paint outs for October and November. These are listed in Brushstrokes. November 13 is a planning meeting for 2019, and it is open to all who are interested in joining Upland.
• Portrait Group – Claude Cookman reported that the group’s first exhibition with over 50 works in a range of media is on display at the Monroe County Library ground floor until October 31. He thanked those who worked to put the show together and encouraged everyone to go to see it.
• Opportunity – Jeanne Dutton handed out the prospectus for “We Paint …the Blues!”, the BWS February 1-March 29, 2019 show at the Vault at Gallery Mortgage to benefit LIFE Designs. If you wish to submit images for publicity and the program cover, send them to Jeanne by November 1. All show information is available at Bloomingtonwatercolor.org.

For the Good of the Order

• Nancy Davis-Metz reported that BWS signature members will have a display from mid-March to mid-July, 2019 at the Indianapolis Airport. Members whose work will be in the show are: Bob Burris, Nancy Davis-Metz, Jackie Frey, Jerry Harste, Cathy Korinek, Sara Steffey McQueen, Tricia Wente, and Donna Whitsitt.
• Jane Matranga will travel to Paris April 27-May 8 to paint and visit museums. She invited BWS members who are interested to contact her.

Motion to adjourn: Ann-Karine Bley; Second: Jane Matranga. The meeting was adjourned at 6:40. Refreshments were available until 7:00 when our program, Botanical Painting Techniques was presented by Suzanne Thorin.