Volume XLII No 1 February/March 2017 The Capitole Record Congratulations Founders Medallion Award Recipient Ann Gibbons Next Meeting Providence Community Center GENERAL MEETING When March 18, 2017 Time: Where: What: 10:00 A.M. Providence Community Center 3001 Vaden Dr. Fairfax, VA.22031 703-865-0520 Lighthouse landscape on mini canvas Teacher: Lucy Jo Wirth Bring: 15 Lunch (sodas will be provided) Your Badge A friend Painted Raffle Items Heads for the cure DIRECTIONS TO THE PROVIDENCE COMMUNITY CENTER Take the Capital Beltway to I-66W. Take the Nutley Street exit off Rt. 66. Go toward Fairfax. At the Lee Highway traffic light make a right and then at the second light on Lee Highway make a right onto Vaden. There is a green sign before the light for the center. Once on Vaden get in the left lane and at the first turn lane go into the entrance for the center. Parking is behind the center. Please come in the front door. Annual Luncheon Save the date! Please plan to join us on Saturday, July 15th for the 2017 NCC Annual Luncheon. It will be held at the Holiday Inn, College Park, MD, which is right off the beltway at Route 1. Our theme this year is "Winter Wonderland," so be sure to come to meet up with some of your long lost friends, or just people you don't see often. Plan to finish some of your UFOs to donate to the raffles. More information to follow in the next newsletter. If you have any questions, please contact either Mary Steingesser or Bobbie Draves, the co-chairs.
The Capitole Record February/March 2017 Page!2 THE NATION'S CAPITAL CHAPTER 2017 EXECUTIVE BOARD President: Lorraine Lasch (703) 670-5238 mgtart@aol.com Vice President: Bobbie Draves (301) 540-7613 bdraves@verizon.net Secretary Becky Benton (703) 821-2691 beckybenton@yahoo.com Treasurer: Kathy Bacskay (703) 339-6532 bacskay1@aol.com Membership Secretary: Sandy Scales (703) 622-9716 sandian@comcast.ne t Representative: Ann Gibbons (703) 709 1456 a_gibbons@verizon. net Newsletter Editor: Marie & John Kirzl (703) 644-1805 jmkirzl@cox.net Art Show: Marie Kirzl (703) 644-1805 jmkirzl@cox.net Sandy Scales (703) 622-9716 sandian@comcast.net Community Service: Amanda Davis (703) 378-7874 tiggera21@yahoo.com Finance: Kathy Bacskay (703) 339-6532 bacskay1@aol.com Founders Medallion Award: Peg Altemus (703) 938-3651 pega@cox.net 2017 COMMITTEE CHAIRS Historian: John Kirzl 703 644-1805 jmkirzl@cox.net Luncheon: Mary Steingesser (410) 992-4338 artzmary@mac.com Bobbie Draves (301) 540-7613 bdraves@verizon.net Nominating: Fran Schmitt (703) 450-4171 rschmitty@verizon.net Parliamentarian John Kirzl (703) 644-1805 jmkirzl@cox.net Public Relations VA: Seminar: Ann Davis (703) 356-8485 ah.davis@verizon.net Kathy Bacskay (703) 339-6532 bacskay1@aol.com Sunshine: Barbara Gloeckner (703)759-3227 Sungloeckner@cox.net Ways & Means Peg Altemus (703) 938-3651 pega@cox.net Web Master BJ Grey (703) 491-5073 bjgrey39@comcast.net SUBMISSIONS TO THE CAPITOLE RECORD NEWSLETTER: All information and advertising is due by the 1st of February, April, June, August, October, and December. Members and honorary members are welcome to drop the Editor a line on any subject they wish to share with the membership. The Capitole Record exists for the benefit of the membership of The Nation's Capital Chapter of The Society of Decorative Painters. All articles and advertisements should reflect the purpose of the newsletter in providing information and education for the entire membership. Please e-mail all news of interest, Chapter exchange newsletters, and any advertising copy to: jmkirzl@cox.net or mail them to John Kirzl 7211 Ashview Drive, Springfield, VA 22153; (703) 644 1805 ADVERTISERS: Please send checks only made payable to NCC of SDP. DISPLAY ADS: Advertiser must provide electronic or camera-ready copy. Limit one full-page ad per issue per advertiser. YEARLY SINGLE ISSUE 1/8-page (2-1/4 x 3-1/4) $18.00 $ 4.00 1/4-page (4-1/2 x 3-1/4) $30.00 $ 6.00 1/2-page (4-1/2 x 7) $60.00 $12.00 Full page ---- $20.00 SUNSHINE CIRCLES: Not for advertising but for NCC member's Get Well wishes, Secret Painting Pal messages, Birthday, Anniversary, Thank You, Congratulatory, and similar messages no charge. Must be 25 words or less. NCC web site: www.nccpainters.com - any questions or comments about the web site contact Webmeister BJ Grey (703) 492-2666 bjgrey39@comcast.net
The Capitole Record February/March 2017 Page!3 President s Corner First, I want to apologize to the Chapter for the confusion on where we were meeting. Ann Davis is the contact person for the Community Center, since I do not live in Fairfax County. Ann found out on Thursday before our meeting that the Center was closed on the Saturday of our meeting. Ann tried the Hermitage and they were not as responsive as I would have liked, so we had the meeting at my house. Again, sorry for the confusion. Ann also found out that the Center is closed on the Saturday of our February Paint-in, so we will be meeting at the Hermitage in the Penthouse. I know many of you do not check you emails very often, but you should as things change. I want to Congratulate Ann Gibbons on receiving the Founders Medallion Award for 2016. Thanks Ann for all you do for our Chapter. BIG THANKS go to Mary Steingesser for teaching the Laurie Speltz project. Mary came a long way to teach this to us. I think everyone had a great time. It was a very relaxing afternoon. At the meeting, many members volunteered to teach either a paint-in or an after meeting program. Coming up, Ann Davis will teach a quick wood frog on a wine glass in February, Lucy Jo Wirth will be teaching a Lighthouse landscape on a mini canvas in March, in April Bobbie Draves will be teaching a piece on a glass block, I will be teaching a Christmas Tree design in May after the Art Show. Sandy Scales and John Kirzl also volunteered to teach. So, we are on a roll. Please read your newsletter for great things to come. July is our Luncheon and it is in Maryland this year. The theme is Winter Wonderland. It will be a fun time for all. Until we see each other, Happy Painting. Lorraine Founders Medallion Congratulations to Ann Gibbons 2016 Founder s Medallion Winner This year s recipient of the Founder s Medallion has been a member of NCC since 2010. Since the moment she joined she has been an active member. She has served on many committees including luncheon and community service. She has helped with setup and takedown with the art show, and also helps with the nominating committee and historian. This year she co-chaired the luncheon. Ann has been our representative for 2 years so she is aways out there getting people to come and join in the activities. She has been a great asset to our Board. Peg DISCLAIMER Various paints, finishes and solvents are used at meetings, paint-ins, seminars etc. Please evaluate your health status before choosing to participate in any activity where they are used. NCC of SDP assumes no liability for health status while using any painting-related products.
The Capitole Record February/March 2017 Page!4 Treasurer s Report NCC 2017 Proposed Budget Income: Budget Luncheon $ 3,550.00 Membership dues 2018 $ 680.00 Membership dues 2017 $ 200.00 Interest $ 0.00 Miscellaneous $ 20.00 Paint Ins $ 0.00 Seminars $ 2,000.00 Programs $ 50.00 Way & Means $ 350.00 Carryover from 2016 $ 0.00 $ 6,850.00 Starting Bank Balance 6961.10 Expenses: Art Show $ 50.00 Community Service $ 250.00 DAC $ 100.00 Directory & Newsletter $ 35.00 Gifts $ 100.00 Insurance $ 125.00 Luncheon $ 3,450.00 Membership refunds $ 25.00 Miscellaneous $ 100.00 Programs $ 100.00 Rentals $ 100.00 SDP Fee $ 40.00 Supplies $ 60.00 Seminar $ 2,155.00 Website $ 160.00 $ 6,850.00
The Capitole Record February/March 2017 Page!5 Nation s Capital Chapter General Membership Minutes of the Meeting Saturday, January 21, 2017 Meeting was held in Lorraine Lasch s home, Manassas, VA, and was called to order at 10:25 a.m. President Lorraine Lasch noted that future meetings will be held at Providence Community Center. Committee Chairs for 2017 were approved by the Executive Board 01/15/17: Art Show Marie Kirzl and Sandy Scales Community Service Amanda Davis Finance Kathy Bacskay Founders Medallion Peg Altemus Historian/Newsletter John Kirzl Luncheon Mary Steingesser and Bobbie Draves Nominating Fran Schmitt Parliamentarian John Kirzl Seminar Ann Davis and Kathy Bacskay Sunshine Barbara Gloeckner Ways & Means Peg Altemus Webmaster BJ Grey Vice President No report. MOTION: Ann Davis moved that the minutes of the last meeting be approved as printed in the newsletter. Marina Malcolm seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Finance Kathy Bacskay reported a balance of $6,961.10. Membership Sandy Scales reported 37 members, which includes one new member. Quorum is 5. Representative Ann Gibbons introduced the programs for 2017: January, Mary Steingesser with a welcome sign with frogs; February, Ann Davis with a frog design on a wine glass; March, Lucy Jo with a beach landscape; April, Bobbie Draves with a gingerbread on glass block or 8x8 surface of choice; May, NCC Art Show and a small landscape with Lorraine Lasch; May, Sandy Scales; July is the luncheon; events for June, September, October and November TBA. The executive board set a $5 fee to secure place at painting events, returnable upon attendance. Newsletter: John Kirzl requested submissions by February 1. Community Service: 18 painted head forms were delivered to Ft. Belvoir in December. Children s boxes will be delivered to the pediatric wing at a later date. 2017 head forms will go to Bethesda. Brookside Gardens will collect gourds, as well as any large pots or birdhouses members paint. Historian: The committee has merged with newsletter. Pictures will be posted in the newsletter. Ann Davis will digitalize old scrapbooks over the next year, and then she will share old pictures with membership. Luncheon: Mary Steingesser and Bobbie Draves have chosen A Winter Wonderland as the theme for the luncheon on July 15, 2017 to be held at the Holiday Inn in College Park, MD. With declining NCC membership and attendance, restaurants will also be considered for future venues. Nominating No report. Parliamentarian No report. Public Relations NCC is scheduled for display in the Montclair Library for November 2017. Ann Davis suggested checking with the Oakton Library. Seminar Ann Davis and Kathy Bacskay would be interested in artist suggestions from general membership. Sunshine Ann Pielert fell and is recovering from a broken pelvis, Betsy Thomas had cataract surgery, Fran Schmitt has a bad cold, Kay Brown is hoping to have knee replacement surgery soon, Cheryl Saggers is recovering from knee replacement surgery, and Lorraine Lasch continues to recover from a knee injury. Webmaster No report. MOTION: Ann Davis moved to accept the budget for 2017. The motion was seconded by John Kirzl and it passed unanimously. Special Raffle Special Raffle 2016 netted $332. There is no special raffle currently planned for 2017. Founders Medallion Peg Altemus presented members given awards in the past. Congratulations to this year s winner, Ann Gibbons.
The Capitole Record February/March 2017 Page!6 (General Meeting Minutes continued) Announcements Ann Davis offered members a look at the booklet for Sail Away, the getaway for Chesapeake Bay Painters at the Clarion in Ocean City, MD. Some NCC members are teaching. choice; May, NCC Art Show; events for June, July, September, October and November TBA. Newsletter: No report, submissions due by first of each month. Art Scholarship is suspended for 2017. Shirley Holden has passed away, as has founding member, Ann Foster. The meeting adjourned at 11:20 for lunch and painting led by Mary Steingesser. Respectfully submitted, Rebecca Benton, Secretary Nation s Capital Chapter Executive Board Minutes of the Meeting Sunday, January 15, 2017 Meeting was held in Lorraine Lasch s home, Manassas, VA, and was called to order at 1:45 p.m. after lunch. President Lorraine Lasch noted that executive meetings will be held via email or just prior to general meetings. MOTION: Ann Gibbons moved that the committee chairs be approved as presented. John Kirzl seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. MOTION: Kathy Bacskay moved that the 2017 Budget be approved as presented and modified. Ann Davis seconded the motion and it passes unanimously. The theme for Luncheon 2017 is Winter Wonderland. Discussion for the location in 2018 will be introduced at the general meeting. MOTION: Ann Davis moved that the budget for Luncheon 2017 be approved as presented and modified. Marie Kirzl seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Membership: There are 37 paid members, which included one member new to NCC. Programs: January, Mary Steingesser with a welcome sign with frogs; February, Ann Davis with a frog design on a wine glass; March, Lucy Jo with a beach landscape; April, Bobbie Draves with a gingerbread on glass block or 8x8 surface of Community Service: 39 head forms were painted for Ft. Belvoir in 2016. Children s boxes held until after location is renovated. 2017 head forms will go to Bethesda. Brookside Gardens will collect gourds, as well as any large pots or birdhouses members paint. Founders Medallion: Awards will be presented until the remaining five are used. Historian: This committee will merge with Newsletter. Ann Davis will scan old scrapbooks to digital format. Seminar: Artists being considered include Karen Hubbard, Lydia Steeves, Kay Witt, Tom Jones. Other names will be sought from general membership. Ways n Means: 2016 project netted $ 332. No project is planned for 2017. Public Relations: NCC is scheduled for display in the Montclair Library for November 2017. Ann Davis suggested checking with the Oakton Library. Facebook: Does NCC want a Facebook presence? The meeting adjourned at 3:17 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Rebecca Benton, Secretary Welcome New Member Carol Brown Burke, VA CANCELLATIONS If a meeting needs to be cancelled due to weather or other unforeseen events, notification will be posted on the website. We will also use email and a phone tree(if we still have power) to notify members
The Capitole Record February/March 2017 Page!7 NCC Rep Report We started 2017 in full swing thanks to Lorraine hosting our January meeting when our meeting space became unavailable on short notice. Mary taught us a cute Laurie Speltz design Welcome Spring. In February Ann Davis will be teaching Fergerson Frog. The cost of $10 includes everything. Ann does recommend that we bring hand sanitizer as we will be working on a wine glass. Lucy Jo Wirth will be teaching a landscape on a 3x4 canvas in March followed by Bobbie Draves teaching a Gingerbread Bear on a glass block. Lorraine will teach a winter scene in May. It s great lineup and more to come. Just a reminder that a $5.00 check is required to register for the paint-in s, refundable upon attendance. Ann A_gibbons@verizon.net Recipe Kathy Denneler s Crock Pot Chicken with Rice This recipe is for a full crock pot. I would just cut in half for a regular servings. 1 cup uncooked rice 6 chicken tenders of 2 chicken breast 1 small can of mushrooms drained 2 jars of pasta sauce (I used roaster garlic) 1 cup of grated parmesan cheese 1 1/2 cups of mozzarella cheese 2 cups of grape tomatoes halved cook the rice until tender cut up the chicken into bite sized pieces, in large skillet sauté in olive oil (season with garlic and onion powder, salt and pepper) combine all with the chicken (cook on low/med heat until heated thoroughly. If making a small version put in baking dish, put additional mozzarella on top. Place in oven (350 degrees) until the cheese has melted. DIRECTIONS TO THE HERMITAGE From the Woodrow Wilson Bridge: From the Beltway, take I-395 and go about 4.4 miles. Take Exit 4B West (Seminary Road/Route 716). Take a right at the second stop light onto Beauregard Street. Take a left at the first stop light onto Fillmore Street and go 1 block. Turn left into the Hermitage parking lot. From the Cabin John Bridge: From the Beltway, take Exit 52B East (Little River Turnpike/Rt. 236) and go 4.1 miles. Turn left onto Beauregard Street and go 2.1 miles. Turn left on Fillmore Street and go 1 block. Turn left into Hermitage parking lot. Parking: Please park only in the Visitors Lot. Just behind the Visitors Lot is an additional lot you may use. To get to the auditorium go through the lobby and take the elevator down one level or use the stairs. Auditorium is on your right Sunshine Please keep the following members in your thoughts and prayers through difficult times: Ann Pielert who fell and is recovering from a broken pelvis. Betsy Thomas recovering from cataract surgery. Fran Schmitt who has a very bad cold. Kay Brown who is anticipating knee replacement surgery soon. Cheryl Saggers who is recovering from knee replacement surgery.. Lorraine Lasch who continues to recover from a knee injury.
The Capitole Record February/March 2017 Page!8 Date: Saturday Feb.18, 2017 NCC FEBRUARY18, 2017 PAINT IN Teacher: Ann Davis Project: Ferguson Frog Location: Hermitage Penthouse (Directions page 7) 5000 Fairbanks Avenue Alexandria, VA 22311 (703) 820-2434 Time: Begin painting at 10:00am Class Fee: $10.00 This will cover the supplies for one glass. Please request if you would like additional glasses Bring All you need to bring are your regular painting supplies. We will need at least 4-5 hours for this class. Included in this class is the glass already prepped, the quick-wood, paints, pattern, and a special brush. If you want extra glasses please be sure to let Ann Gibbons know when you sign up. If you have any questions please contact Ann Gibbons. To register CONTACT: Ann Gibbons (703)709-1456 e-mail: a_gibbons@verizon.net to register. Date: Saturday March18,2017 NCC March18, 2017 Meeting Teacher: Lucy Jo Wirth Project: Lighthouse landscape on mini canvas Location: Providence Community Center Time: 10:00am Class Fee: $5.00 Includes Canvas boards, Pattern, and Photo Bring: Regular painting supplies, Paints Not provided :Americana White, Whispering Turquoise, Ultra Blue Deep, Cadmium Yellow and Burnt Umber.( Some will be on hand if you are missing a color) To register CONTACT: Ann Gibbons (703)709-1456 e-mail: a_gibbons@verizon.net to register.
The Capitole Record February/March 2017 Page!9 NCC April 15, 2017 Paint-In Date: Saturday April 15, 2017 Teacher: Bobbie Draves Project: It s a Sugar Coated Winter by Renee Mullins Location: Providence Community Center Time: 10:00am Register: A $5.00 check made payable to NCC of SDP to reserve a space in class is required. Refundable upon attendance IMPORTANT: I will need to order the patterns and distribute them to you at the March meeting, so please register as soon as possible. Thanks. Class Fee: $10.00 includes pattern packet, gesso, and DecoArt Frost Gloss Enamel (green), if painting on a glass block (Though Renee used the Frost Gloss Enamel, I think you could use regular Decoart Gloss Enamel in your color choice) Surface: Your choice/you provide: 8 by 8 glass block (Hobby Lobby has them ½ price every few weeks) or another surface. You may paint on any surface you have that fits the pattern as all paints used are Decoart acrylic. Paints: ( Not Provided) Decoart Acrylic: Avocado, Black Plum, Bright Salmon*, Burnt Orange, Burnt Sienna, Buttermilk, Camel, Cocoa, Colonial Blue*, Country Red, Deep Midnight Blue, Hauser Dark Green, Honey Brown, Lamp Black, Light Buttermilk, Milk Chocolate, Olive Green, Orange Twist, Royal Purple, Sand, Titanium White, Wild Orchid. (* - new 2016 colors, I will share mine if you don t have them, plus I will bring a set of paint to share bring what you have and do not go out and buy the other colors) Prep: For a glass block you will need to apply the Frost Gloss Enamel to the block, let it dry, then trace the pattern. The gingerbread man needs to be solidly basecoated with gesso this takes a while because it needs to dry thoroughly between coats; I did at least 4 coats of gesso. For other surfaces, you will need to pick a background color and basecoat your surface, then trace the pattern no gesso required. I will provide further instructions when I distribute the patterns. Lights: I have a few sets of battery operated lights for inserting into the glass blocks. I will sell them for about $10 a set. Bring: Regular painting supplies and lunch. CONTACT: Bobbie Draves at 301-540-7613 or email bdraves@verizon.net to register.
The Capitole Record February/March 2017 Page!10 NCC May 20, 2017 Meeting Date:Saturday May 20 2017 Teacher: Lorraine Lasch Project: The Christmas Tree By Kathi Phalon Location: Providence Community Center Time: 10:00am Cost: NONE Piece; YOUR CHOICE Supplies: Regular Painting Supplies Paints: (Not provided) DELTA: Burnt Umber; Hammered Iron; Ivory; Black, Hippo Gray; White; Lichen Gray; Timberline. If you want to use American I have given you a paint conversion below I did my piece on a 5-1/2 inch lid.. The brown in the picture is my kitchen table. In the book, it shows that there is blue in the sky and on the snow, but there is not any blue in this piece. If you want blue in your piece, I would probably use Americana Blue Grey Mist as that is in the conversion for one of the colors. Please make this piece your own. Enlarge the pattern or make it smaller, whatever you want. PREP: Base your piece with Ivory. When dry do a wash with Hippo Gray plus a tad of Ivory over the entire piece. When dry transfer design to your piece, using a light touch. Pattern is on following page. To Register contact: Bobbie Draves at 301-540-7613 0re-mail bdraves@verizon.net Conversion for May After Meeting Painting The pattern calls for Delta Paints Delta Americana Delta Americana Burnt Umber Hammered Iron Burnt Umber 2 Charcoal Grey 2 Dried Basil Green 1 Neutral Grey Hippo Grey White 2 Blue Grey Mist 1 Avocado 1 Graphite White Ivory Black 8 Light Buttermilk 1 Tangerine Lamp Black Lichen Grey Timberline Green 2 Khaki Tan 2 Cool Neutral 1 Driftwood Antique Green
The Capitole Record February/March 2017 Page!11 Pattern for May Meeting Project
The Capitole Record February/March 2017 Page!12 Jean Rood Studio Clearance As many of you are aware, NCC member Jean Rood has been clearing out her studio and providing many painting supplies free of charge to members. Below are some items Jean is offering for sale to anyone who is interested. All items for sale are unpainted. 3 Panels with 6 high domes $50 $20 $20
The Capitole Record February/March 2017 Page!13 THE NATION S CAPITAL CHAPTER, #99034 Name Nickname: Address E-mail City State Zip Birthday / Phone H W C Fax # New* Who introduced you to our chapter? Renew Year Joined SDP# Year Joined Do you live within 25 mi. of the Capital Beltway? YES NO Would you be able to bring other members to/from meetings? YES NO Do you teach? YES NO What medium(s)? Membership dues are paid annually, and are currently $20.00. Please complete this form and mail it to: The Nation s Capital Chapter; Membership Secretary; Sandy Scales 3779 Blowing Leaf Place Dumfries VA 22025-3606 If you have any questions, please email sandian@comcast.net or call (703) 583-1510 *TO BE A MEMBER OF NCC, YOU MUST ALSO BE A MEMBER OF SDP. IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY A MEMBER OF SDP, PLEASE COMPLETE AND SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING FORM.... Cut along this line SOCIETY OF DECORATIVE PAINTERS Name New/Renew If renewing, ID# Address City, State, Zip Phone (H) (W) Do you teach? Mediums? Dues are paid annually, and are currently $50.00. (Dues are not prorated, and are payable each year between December 1st and 31st for the next year.) Please mail this form with your check, made payable to SDP in the amount of $50.00. Mail To: SDP 1220 East First Street Wichita, KS 67214
The Capitole Record February/March 2017 Page!14 2017 Calendar January Combined 2016/2017 Board Meeting TBD General Meeting PCC 16th February 18 Ann Davis Paint-In Hermitage March Board Meeting TBD General Meeting 18th PCC April 15th Bobbie Draves Paint-In PCC May Board Meeting TBD General Meeting PCC 20TH SDP Conf 16-20 Daytona Beach, FL June July Board meeting 10th TBD General Meeting Luncheon Holiday Inn College Park, MD - 15th August HOOT 14-19 Columbus, OH September Board meeting 11th TBD General Meeting Providence CC 16th October November Board meeting 13th TBD General Meeting Election of Officers PCC 18th December March Happy April BJ Grey Shabana Insari Emma Scales Mary Dose Pat Benanti 7-Mar 10-Mar 16-Mar 27-Mar 28-Mar Birthday John Kirzl Irinea Lindsay 21-Apr 18-Apr
The Capitole Record February/March 2017 Page!15 TABLE OF CONTENTS Birthdays ----------------------------------14 Calendar -----------------------------------14 Cancellations -------------------------------6 Chapter Meeting ---------------------------1 Directions --------------------------------1,7 Disclaimer ----------------------------------3 Editor s Desk -----------------------------15 Executive Board & Committee Chairs -2 Executive Board Minutes -----------------6 General Meeting Minutes --------------5,6 Founders Medallion ----------------------3 Luncheon -----------------------------------1 May Meeting Project ----------------10,11 March Meeting Project -------------------8 NCC Rep -----------------------------------7 NCC & SDP Renewal Forms -----------13 New Member -------------------------------6 President s Corner -------------------------3 Recipe ---------------------------------------7 Sunshine ------------------------------------7 Treasurer s Report -------------------------4 VA paint-ins ------------------------------8,9 FROM THE EDITORS DESK We are being led kicking and screaming into the 21st century. As you may have noticed, our primary means of communication are shifting from telephone and newsletter to email, the web, and possibly (perish the thought) Facebook. It is therefore imperative that members check their email accounts frequently, especially as events and meeting dates are approaching. As you will have noticed we have had a change in venue for the February paint in to the Hermitage Penthouse. Most of the slate for paint-ins and general meetings are set. Thank you Ann Gibbons for being so efficient, and to those who have volunteered. If winter seems long, bring the sun in with fun painting and smiles from friends. Hopping to see all of you soon. Regards, Marie & John. Anyone who ever gave you confidence, you owe them a lot. Holly Golightly