Heritage Happenings Heritage Decorative Artists of Southeastern Michigan An Affiliated Chapter of the Society of Decorative Painters, Inc. FacebooK: Heritage Decorative Artists The Westfield Center, 2700 October 2017 Volume 30 Number 5 President s Message Happy Fall Everyone! Well, at least I think it s fall, first it was and now it isn t. Weather, we certainly can t do anything about it but complain, right? Speaking of fall.the board has had a meeting and decided to do the Colors of Fall Luncheon in 2018. I am hoping that all general members are excited to do the same. Karen Lavella and a few other members looked into a smaller venue at the Country Club on Grosse Ile. We will no longer have the silent auction and will be relying on the boutique and the basket raffle to generate money sales. So EVERYONE is being asked to submit a basket of quality with a painted item. If you can t afford or want to do a basket by yourself you can team up with someone. If you are hosting a table, perhaps you can have only 6-8 people at your table. The smaller number will make it easier to not be stressed out by this event. We will be discussing this in more detail at the general meeting and as the year progresses. When you come to the general meeting on October 18th, please be prepared to vote on a new board for 2018. Inside the newsletter you will find a roster of individuals who have signed on to the board. ALL POSITIONS are open to everyone and just because someone has volunteered for a spot, you can run for that position as well. Being a board member helps you make decisions as to what the group will be doing in the year ahead. Don t forget to sign up for Sheri Redd s color pencil seminar which will be at Westfield on October 28th and sign up for our Christmas Party/Meeting that Barb Reinholz scheduled for December 13th. We will be painting an after meeting project with Jean Michael, so READ your newsletter to get all the information. See you at the meeting!! Sandy 1
Memory Box Program This box is donated by Heritage Decorative Artists and h a n d p a i n t e d b y a decorative artist participating in the Memory Box Program. The Memory Box Program is a group of decorative artists who donate their time and money to paint boxes for grieving families. Each box is painted with great love and a sincere wish to reach out in support and understanding. As artists we hope that this box brings you some small comfort and the knowledge that many people understand that your child was special and very, very loved. October 17 Cheryl Byrd 17 Jean Michael November 3 Kathy Riddle 30 Marillyn Buckley 2017Board Members & Chairpersons President Sandy Bagger 313-382-2410 sandbag40@wowway.net Vice-President Sophie Green 313-208-3447 ofeliagreen@yahoo.com Secretary Jean Michael 734-672-6919 jean.michael@att.net Treasurer Gale Copple 734-676-6982 gwcopple@wowway.com Membership Judy Turner 734-236-4700 judyturner1847@live.com Newsletter Joan Hemsworth 734-675-8191 hemsworthj@sbcglobal.net Brush Bucks Charlene Wenzel 734-671-8404 charwenzel@hotmail.com Ways/Means TBD Sunshine Dot Harrison 734-941-4984 dotharrison2003@yahoo.com Publicity Cheryl Byrd 734-379-5266 charr_10@hotmail.com Historian TBD Librarian TBD Hospitality Dorothy OBrien 734-284-1532 Facebook Jean Michael 734-672-6919 Jean.michael@att.net Christmas Dinner B. Reinholz & K. Riddle Learn to Paint Karen Lavella 2
Heritage Decorative Artists Treasurer s Report October 18, 2017 Balance August 23. 2017 $8,034.13 Income Raffle $ 53.00 Dorene McLain Seminar 485.00 Refund From Bianco 120.00 $658.00 Balance $8,692.13 Expenses Newsletter $ 17.81 Tip for Pizza 15.00 Expenses for Dorene McLaine Seminaar 137.92 City of Trenton for 2017-2018 Room Rent 220.00 Judy Turner raffle money 59.05 Oct 28 room rental 200.00 2018 City of Trenton 200.00 $ 849.78 Balance October 18, 2017 $7,842.35 Library Books Please take advantage of the many painting books and DVDs that are available for you to take home. If you do have any at home now, please return them at the next meeting. 3
Heritage Decorative Artists General Meeting - August 23, 2017 Reports The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by President, Sandy Bagger. Members welcomed Pam as a new member this evening. A brief summary of the June 2017 General Meeting Minutes were discussed. No additions or corrections were made. The treasurer s Report was given and a motion to accept the report as printed was made by Sophie Green and seconded by Barb Reinholz. Sandy Bagger asked Sophie if rooms were reserved for October 2017 and 2018 for both general and board meetings at Westfield Center. Sophie will reserve tomorrow at the front desk and Gale Copple, Treasurer, will meet with her to pay for the year. Sandy Bagger gave out a copy of the Incentive Seminar Report to all Memebers. Nancy Forbes indicated that the Doreen McLain (Batik) Seminar went well and that HDA actually made $70 on the seminar. Old Business There was no update on the website as Jean Michael was not able to attend the meeting. No update on the Color Pencil/Watercolor Pencil Seminar with Sheri Redd in the fall with a date to be determined. Sandy Bagger informed members that the Memory Box Program was still in effect and had spoken with the liaison for Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital. She asked all members to please participate and take a box home to paint for next meeting. Barb Reinholz, chairperson, for the Christmas party handed out sign up sheets. The event will take place on December 13, 2017 at Magdaleno s Ristorante. Cash Bar is available. Meals will include pop, coffee or tea. Members were asked to dress for the event. A raffle will be held and an ornament exchange will take place by members who participate. The event will take place from 5:30 9:30 pm. Deadline to sign up is December 1 st. New Business A discussion ensued regarding our fundraiser, Colors of Fall. Many members believe that since we have lost many members that the event needed to be pared down to a more manageable activity. Joan Hemsworth gave many ideas on how to pare down the event with other members agreeing. No member volunteered to be chairperson for the event, but several have agreed to various duties, i.e., tickets, boutique, and treasurer. It was agreed that we would shelve the matter until the October meeting when members could think more about the tasks needed to complete this event as HDA has become a very small group. Karen Lavella agreed to contact the liaison for the Grosse Ile Country Club and ask if we could reserve the date of October 13, 2018 and perhaps put a deposit down now to reserve the room in cases we go ahead with our plans. Sandy Bagger started a discussion about the cancellation of the HOOT Bus Trip to Columbus, Ohio. Members all discussed big changes in the industry at the HOOT event and possible reasons for this change. Members who did attend for more than one day, also came to this conclusion. We will look into the possibility of attending next year if we have enough people to participate. Sandy Bagger held a discussion concerning getting a roster together for the 2018 Board of Directors. Several people have agreed to stay on in their positions: Sandy will stay as President; Joan Hemsworth as Newsletter; Judy Turner as Membership; and Charlene Wenzel as Brush Bucks. At the October General Meeting there will be a vote on all positions. Kath Riddle indicated to members that she would be painting a project to see if she would be able to teach it at a later date either for a Learn to Paint or for HDA members. Sandy Bagger asked members to help with a questionnaire sent to her from the SDP Recording Secretary about our group. As no further information was in need of discussion, a motion was made by Gale Copple and seconded by Tess Richardson to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Sandy Bagger, President for Jean Michael, Secretary 4
After Meeting Project October 18 th Float a ghost Bring your painting supplies, including: white, black, purple (med to dark purple) and orange paint, Q-Tips, brushes for floating (square or chisel), a small brush (for whites of eyes and tail) and a liner. I use a 10 when floating this ghost, so you can use the similar size or close to it. Bring a few to choose from. I will provide a pre-painted black 8 x 10 pallet board. We will be prepping the background before the meeting and floating the ghost after the meeting. Jean Michael 5
Water Color Pencil Seminar Teacher: Sheri Redd October 28, 2018 $25.00 9:00 AM 3:00 PM Westfield Center 27000 Westfield Rd Trenton, Michigan Learn to use water color pencils and color pencils on card stock in time for Christmas. Sheri will be showing us how to use water color, regular color pencils, build our cards and use other paper crafting tools. We will be ordering lunch or you can bring your own. Please bring $6.00 for lunch if ordering with the group. Items to bring: a basic set of colored pencils (12 or 24 pack is fine), double sided tape, small glue dots (permanent), a cosmetic sponge, paper towels, water color brushes or a fillable fine tip water brush. Lowecornel water color pencil pack will be provided. If you would like to bring your own, we will be using basic colors for the Snowmen card. Color Pencil & Watercolor Pencil Card Seminar by: Sheri Redd Sign up for this seminar- return to Jean Michael, 7957 Church Rd, Grosse Ile, MI 48138 by October 20. Name: Phone: Plan to order lunch with the group: Other attendees: Amount Enclosed: 6
IT S TIME TO RENEW YOUR HDA MEMBERSHIP Anyone who renews their HDA membership or joins HDA by October 31, 2017 only needs to pay $10. After that date the fee will be $15. Remember, you must also be a member of SDP. NEW BOARD TO BE ELECTED AT OCTOBER MEETING Would you like to be on the HDA Board so that you can have a say in planning our activities? Has it been a while since you were on the board.or have you never been on the board? Please consider volunteering for any of the positions. Even though some people have already volunteered we will be voting at the October meeting. President Sandy Bagger Vice President - Secretary Jean Michael Treasurer Gale Copple Ways/Means Nancy Forbes Newsletter Joan Hemsworth Historian/Publicity Cheryl Byrd Sunshine - Hostess - Memory Boxes Sandy Bagger Membership Judy Turner Brush Bucks Charlene Wenzel Learn to Paint Karen Lavella Incentive Seminar -\ Picnic - Christmas Dinner - 7
COLORS OF FALL LUNCHEON SAVE THE DATE OCTOBER 13, 2018 GROSSE ILE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB A COMMITTEE HAS VOLUNTEERED TO PLAN THIS LUNCHEON, SO BE THINKING ABOUT DOING A TABLE. WE WILL STILL HAVE THE GIFT BASKET RAFFLE AND HAND PAINTED ITEMS FOR SALE AT THE BOUTIQUE. WE WILL NOT HAVE SILENT AUCTION ITEMS. HOPEFULLY ALL MEMBERS WILL PARTICIPATE IN THIS FUNDRAISER. 8
THIS PAGE WAS RESERVED FOR THE CHRISTMAS FLYER, BUT I WAS NOT ABLE TO COPY IT INTO THE NEWSLET- TER, SO IT WILL BE SENT SEPARATELY. IN THE MEANTIME, PUT THIS ON YOUR CALENDAR: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13 5:30 PM MAGDALENO S RESTORANTE ELM STREET WYANDOTTE $20 9
Brush Bucks/Incentive Points USES: Free Incentive Seminar 25 Any HDA Seminar 10 Incentive Raffle 01 Please Note:: Brush Bucks cannot be transferred to another member. DEADLINES: Brush Bucks earned at one meeting must be turned in no later than the next meeting. QUESTIONS: Contact: Charlene Wenzel GUIDELINES FOR EARNING POINTS: Chairperson on any committee max 10 Committee Person max 05 Attending SDP Conventions, 02 Mini-Convention (HOOT), Mixer, Leadership Conference, and any Retreats Painted/donated item for Community Service project 01 Regular Raffle/Library (current book) donation 01 Selling ad space in Newsletter 01 Provide refreshments for seminar or meeting 01 Attend a Paint In 01 10 Pink Yogurt Lids for Cancer 01 As of January 2014, Brush Bucks no longer have an expiration date. Up to 10 Brush Bucks ($10 value) may be used for any seminar at any time. However, the Incentive Seminar still requires 25 Brush Bucks. ACTIVITY or EVENT: Points shown are MAXIMUM per meeting Board Member (shared positions = split points) per year 10 Teach a seminar 10 Demo at a meeting 05 Paint In Hostess 05 Special Raffle or painted door prize donation 03 Perfect Year s Attendance 03 Basecoat a Memory Box 01 Paint a Memory Box (based, painted & varnished) 03 New member brought to meeting 02 Attend a HDA Seminar 02 Show-and-Tell (per meeting) 02 Participating in HDA display 02 Brush Bucks Voucher No expiration date Name: Activities: Date: Total Points: 10
October 18, 2017 6:30 pm Calendar of Events 2017 Westfield Center General Meeting October 28, 2017 Westfield Center Sheri Redd Seminar Jean Michael November 15, 2017 Westfield Center Board Meeting December 13, 2017 5:30 pm Maglaleno s Elm Street, Wyandotte Barb Reinholz, Kathy Riddle January 17, 2018 6:30 pm Westfield Center Joint Board Meeting April 21, 2018 Holt, Mi (near Lansing) Michigan Mixer Heart of Michigan An Affiliated Chapter of the Society of Decorative Painters, Inc. HERITAGE DECORATIVE ARTISTS MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL APPLICATION 2018DUES - $15 NAME: ADDRESS: Last: First: EMAIL PHONE: TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP: SDP MEMBERSHIP NUMBER ( ) NEW RENEW BIRTHDATE: (month and day only) Note: You must be a member of the Society of Decorative Painters (SDP) to be eligible for membership in Heritage Decorative Artists. Please contact Judy Turner (734-236-4700) or visit the SDP website for a membership form at http://www.decorativepainters.org MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO: Heritage Decorative Artists MAIL APPLICATION AND CHECK TO: Judy Turner 24008 E. Huron River Dr. Rockwood, MI 48173 11
Joan Hemsworth - Newsletter Editor 8629 Mathias #45 Grosse Ile MI 48138 HERITAGE DECORATIVE ARTISTS General Meeting Wednesday October 18, 2017 6:30 pm Westfield Center,,Trenton Westfield Center Trenton October Renew Membrship Volunteer for Board Paint Supplies-Ghost Project N I 75 Westfield Ctr. 2700 Westfield Rd., Trenton Library Westfield Road West Road. Trenton High School Refreshments Memory Boxes Show & tell Name Tag Teleg Allen Rd Trenton Rec Center Fort St. Van Horn. 12