Volume XLIII No 5 October/November 2018 The Capitole Record Next Meeting Providence Community Center Remember to Vote General Meeting -Election When November 17, 2018 Time: Where: What: 10 A.M. Providence Community Center 3001 Vaden Dr. Fairfax, VA.22031 703-865-0520 Election of Officers Bubbles and silhouette (pg 8) Teacher: Lorraine Lasch Bring: Your Badge A friend Lunch Regular Painting Supplies Painted Raffle Items Heads for the cure Directions to 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. FOUNDERS MEDALLION The Founders Medallion has been given to members who have given extra time and attention to this chapter. That being said there are many members who give extra all the time to this chapter so that all members can enjoy and participate in this chapter. If you have a chapter member that you think has given or done extra for this chapter please submit them to receive the Founders Medallion award for 2017. If you do not have a form just write a letter saying why you think that person should be given the award. Please submit your letter or form to Peg Altemus before November 17, 2018. Election of Officers At the November General Meeting we will vote for the candidates for the NCC Executive Board. The ballot is on page 7 of this newsletter. If you receive the newsletter via email or on the NCC web site please print it and either bring it to the General Meeting or mail it in accordance with the instructions on the ballot.
The Capitole Record October/November 2018 Page!2 THE NATION'S CAPITAL CHAPTER 2018 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 2018 COMMITTEE CHAIRS Historian: John Kirzl 703 644-1805 jmkirzl@cox.net Luncheon: Peg Altemus (703) 938-3651 pega@cox.net Ann Davis (703) 356-8485 ah.davis@verizon.net Nominating: Fran Schmitt (703) 450-4171 rschmitty@verizon.net Parliamentarian John Kirzl (703) 644-1805 jmkirzl@cox.net Public Relations VA: Seminar: Marie & John Kirzl (703) 644-1805 jmkirzl@cox.net Sandy Scales (703) 622-9716 sandian@comcast.net Sunshine: Barbara Gloeckner (793) 201-5216 sungloeckner@verizon.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 October/November 2018 Page!3 HOOT dates for 2019 are Monday, July 15 to Friday July 19. President s If you are planning on attending you need to make hotel reservations NOW. You can always cancel. Corner The Drury is sold out. The Hyatt is either sold out or just about sold out. Sunday and Friday are sold out at the Hyatt. Crown Plaza is sold out. Big thanks to Marie Kirzl and Sandy Scales for Chairing the annual Art Show, which was our September program. Thanks to all who brought their beautiful artwork. Congratulations to all the winners. and Kathy Bacskay and Ann Gibbons for winning Best They are working with two other hotels and shuttle buses to get you to the convention center. I don t know those other hotels. There is a lot going on in Columbus that week. You will have to go on HOOT s website to get more info or contact them. They posted this on Facebook. of Show!! Coming up in the Chapter Peg Altemus will be teaching a Halloween piece in October and I will be teaching in November after the meeting. My project is free. We are going to do a bubbles and silhouette project. Information will be in this newsletter. We will also have elections at the November meeting. We have all the slots filled for the Board, but if you want to run for an office there will be nominations from the floor. If you want to chair or co-chair a Committee let me know. Even if you don t Chair or co-chair, we still need your help, so don t be afraid to volunteer. I want to thank my Board, Committee chairs and the rest of the Chapter members for all your support over this past year. So until I see you again, have fun painting!! Lorraine We had a great and productive Board meeting. We are planning a lot of great things for you next year. Lots to discuss at the November meeting, so please attend. Your Board is really working hard for all of you. They want you to have a great time when you attend meetings or events. We need everyone to participate to keep us strong. We will be showing our artwork the month of November at the Montclair Community Library. We will meet there to set up our work at 11:30 a.m. If you would like to join us and bring some of your wok, please come. The bookcases are not very big so we cannot have large art. Happy Thanksgiving 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 October/November 2018 Page!4 Nation s Capital Chapter General Membership Minutes of the Meeting Saturday, September 15, 2018 The Meeting was called to order at 10:28 AM in the Providence Community Center President thanked members for bringing their pieces for the art show Membership secretary reported 37 2018 member and 16 2019 members A quorum was present Minutes of the July General meeting were approved as published in the newsletter. Committee Reports: Vice President stated the Program for today is the Art Show, we are not painting. Peg Altemus paint in is on the 27th of next month because the community center room is not available on the normal day. Lorraine Lasch is teaching silhouettes at the November General Meeting. Teachers are needed for next year s General Meeting programs. Treasurer The bank balance as of 8/31 was $9450.43, with $40 in membership dues deposited at the beginning of September. Therefore, the balance as of today is $9490.43. Budget will be presented at board meeting 9/23 President noted that: The board meeting will be at 1PM at the President s home and is a pot luck Board and committee chairs encouraged to come Newsletter Articles are due October 1st Art show The chairman thanked participants for their lovely entries Community Service Completed heads for the cure should be brought to the November meeting Seven gourds delivered to Brookside; they were delighted. Pictures will be in newsletter Luncheon President thanked Ann & Peg for a superb luncheon. The chapter broke even on Luncheon Nominating We need a person to replace Ann Gibbons as representative Public Relations We will have a display at the Montclair community library in November Times to set up will be in newsletter Sunshine Cards were sent to Lucy Jo and BJ Membership President reminded members that they have to pay SDP annual dues of $60 Sunshine Fran Schmitt is a great grandmother New business The next Luncheon and future luncheons will be in Virginia as a result of declining Maryland memberships. Because it is becoming more difficult to find members willing and able able to carry out extensive duties of chairing a Luncheon, the Executive Board will discuss options for making this task less onerous. The date for the 2019 Luncheon conflicts with HOOT which is scheduled for14-18 July After a short discussion on whether to move the Luncheon date it was decided that the 2019 Luncheon will be held on July 27th This years luncheon hotel will honor the contract for next. year A chair is needed for luncheon The Raffle and Art Show will follow adjournment Meeting adjourned at 1053 Respectfully submitted, John Kirzl for Rebecca Benton, Secretary 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 October/November 2018 Page!5 Nation s Capital Chapter Executive Board Minutes of the Meeting Sunday, September 23, 2018 PRESIDENT: The meeting of the executive board of NCC met in the home of Lorraine Lasch in Manassas VA. Lorraine called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. Lorraine said that the only office still open is Representative. Ann Gibbons agreed to continue in that office. TREASURER/BUDGET: Kathy Bacskay reviewed the 2018 budget and shared the budget for 2019. Among future discussion items will be whether to continue an annual contribution to SDP foundation. SEMINAR: Seminar chair needs a volunteer. Members will be encouraged to volunteer for the seminar committee. After discussion, Sandy Scales will call Rosemary West to check her availability for a spring 2019 seminar at NCC. PUBLIC RELATIONS: Lorraine Lasch plans to schedule an NCC display in the Montclair Library and the Oakton Library may also be interested in a display. ART SHOW: Sandy Scales volunteered to chair. Marie Kirzl will be asked if she wishes to chair the art show again. Several members volunteered to help. MEMBERSHIP: Sandy Scales reported that there were 37 members registered in 2018 and 16 have renewed for 2019. The meeting adjourned at 3:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Rebecca Benton, Secretary LUNCHEON: The annual NCC Luncheon will take place on Saturday, July 27, 2019, in Virginia. The theme: Halloween! Ann Davis reported that the Dulles Holiday Inn has an adjacent executive conference center that may be very suitable for our event. There will be no roller carts available, though, so members needing one must bring their own. MEETING LOCATIONS: Ann Davis shared some information about Providence Recreation Center and availability for general membership meetings and paint ins. Their new scheduling policies limit the time in a room to 9-1 or 12-4. The center will also be closed on some of our usually monthly dates. It is proposed that we adjust and meet January 26 and hold a paint in on February 23. Easter time will shift our April date, but May, June, September and November 2019 seem to be okay. The center now limits scheduling to three months at a time in advance. NCC members will be asked to help look for alternative meeting spaces.
The Capitole Record October/November 2018 Page!6 EXECUTIVE BOARD NOMINEES PRESIDENT - LORRAINE LASCH I am running again. This will be my third year as President. I have been a member of NCC for many years and have held many offices and Committee Chairs. I am a Founders Medallion recipient. I belong to five Chapters. I am also President of Shenandoah Valley Decorative Painters. I have been married to my husband Frank for 51years. We have two grown sons Frank, Jr. and Tony. I have one Grandson, Frank, III, who recently married. So now I have a Granddaughter Rachel. My Grandson is serving in the US Navy. I have been retired ten years. I retired from ICE and had 37-12 years of service. I was a Branch Chief and in charge of logistics worldwide. VICE PRESIDENT - BOBBIE DRAVES I'm Bobbie Draves and I'm running for my second term as First Vice President. I retired from federal service in 2014, and have lived in Gaithersburg, MD for 33 years. I was honored to receive the Founders' Medallion for 2018. I've taught at paint-ins and chaired or co-chaired the luncheon committee three times Treasurer Kathy Bacskay I m Kathy Bacskay. I ve been a member of this chapter since the early 2000s, and enjoy all types of Decorative Painting, especially learning new techniques and mediums, and getting together with the chapter to paint. I have served in many of the Board positions, and chaired Luncheon and Getaway. I ve been Treasurer for several years and am happy to continue for 2019. MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY - SANDY SCALES I have been a member of Nation s Capital Chapter (NCC) for 28+ years. During this time, I have served as Membership Secretary, Nominating Committee Chair, Virginia Public Relations Chair, Seminar Chair, Virginia Area Rep, and currently Membership Secretary. I have taught at many Paint-ins and Get-a-Ways. I was awarded our chapter s Founder s Medallion Award in 2005. All of the experiences that I have shared with many of you gave me the confidence to share and teach at other chapters and shops throughout the country. I am hoping that you will allow me to serve our wonderful chapter once again. SECRETARY - BECKY BENTON Hello, my name is Becky Benton and I m running for Secretary of NCC. I ve held the position for 2018, and at other times since joining NCC. I have worked on several committees and chaired ways n means. I d like to serve you, as secretary, again for 2019. I first attended an NCC luncheon in 1998 at the invitation of my Michael s painting teacher, Bridget Talbott. I joined NCC in Dec. 1998. I was honored to be a recipient of the NCC Founder's Medallion. NCC has been so much fun for me, and I ve learned oodles from being a member and painting with all of you! REPRESENTATIVE - ANN GIBBONS I became a member of the Nation s Capital Chapter after attending the annual luncheon with a friend about six years ago. I have enjoyed the many classes and seminars that the chapter has held. I have served as Virginia representative and this past year as representative. My husband and I relocated to Northern Virginia from Texas. We have been married for 38 years.
The Capitole Record October/November 2018 Page!7 NCC 2019 ELECTION BALLOT This is the official ballot for the election of 2019 NCC Officers. Your ballot will be eligible ONLY if you are a member in good standing for 2018. Vote for one person for each office. The extra line is for write-in candidates provided each candidate has given consent for his/her name to be entered. Names of candidates for each office are listed in alphabetical order. This ballot may be placed in the ballot box at the beginning of the November meeting after your status has been verified by the nominating committee, or mailed to the following address in an envelope marked BALLOT in the lower left corner of the envelope, with your name in the return address section. Mailed ballots must be received prior to the November meeting. Fran Schmitt 20892 Planetree Forest CT Potomac Falls, VA 20165-2495 President: Lorraine Lasch Vice President: Bobbie Draves Secretary: Becky Benton Treasurer: Kathy Bacskay Membership Secretary: Sandy Scales Representative: Ann Gibbons
The Capitole Record October/November 2018 Page!8 OCTOBER 27 PAINT IN Date Oct. 27,2018 Time 10:00am Location: Providence Community Center Teacher: Peg Altemus Project: Welcome Witches Class fee: $8.00 includes Surface, pattern, paints and photo A $5.00 check payable to NCC of SDP needed for registration refundable upon attendance Contact : Ann Gibbons e-mail :a_gibbons@verizon.net to sign up NCC November 17, 2018 Meeting Date: Saturday Nov.17,2018 Teacher: Lorraine Lash Project: Bubbles and Silhouette Location: Providence Community Center Time: 10:00am No Fee: Surface provided BRING: Black paint and background color like Hauser Medium Green or avocado green or a blue medium color or whatever color you may like. You will paint on watercolor paper, but it is an acrylic project. You will need your acrylic supplies. I will have a bunch of silhouettes, but you may want to go on google to see if you want to pick something to your liking. Just google silhouettes. I will supply everything else for this project except the paint. CONTACT: Bobbie Draves e-mail dravesroberta@yahoo.com
The Capitole Record October/November 2018 Page!9 The Founders Medallion Award The Founders Medallion was established first to honor the Founding Mothers of the Nation s Capital Chapter and then to honor a person or persons who has exhibited outstanding service to the Chapter. The individual does not have to be president, an officer, a teacher or a committee chair. The individual must exhibit care about the Chapter, its programs and especially its members. Through his or her action, this care should be exemplified. Please take a few moments and review the year s activities. Was there someone who, in your estimation, went further and did more to promote decorative painting in a special way? Was there someone who, by action and deed, has given exemplary service to NCC? When you have found someone, please take a few more moments and fill out the Nomination Form. You may mail or email it to me at the address below by November 17, 2018. The Committee will meet in mid-december to make a decision and the recipient will be honored at the January Meeting. NOMINATION GUIDELINES: 1. The nominee shall be a member-in-good-standing who has shown exemplary service to The Nation s Capital Chapter; one who has promoted decorative painting within the Chapter and to the general public; and has furthered the goals and purposes of the Chapter and the Society of Decorative Painters. 2. The quality and the results of the service given should be both measurable and recognizable, and given without undue consideration to personal gain. 3. Nominations may only be made by members in good standing. 4. All nominations must be submitted in writing and accompanied with the nomination form below. The Founders Medallion Award Nomination Form The Founder s Medallion Award Committee: It is with great pleasure that I present the following individual, who has given noteworthy service to The Nation s Capital Chapter of the Society of Decorative Painters and has furthered the purposes of the Society of Decorative Painters, for your consideration to receive this distinguished award: Your name Phone number Name of person nominated Address I have carefully read the guidelines for nomination and believe the above candidate has made noteworthy contributions to The Nation s Capital Chapter as follows: 1. Has given noteworthy service to the Chapter in the following manner: 2. Has promoted and stimulated interest in decorative painting in the following manner: 3. Has been instrumental in dispensing information and decorative painting by: 4. Please give a summary statement of why you believe this person should receive this award. Be as specific as possible. 5. Elaborate on all the elements that make this person outstanding. NOMINATIONS MUST BE RETURNED BY November 17, 2018 If you do not have all of the information requested, submit what you know. Mail to; Peg Altemus 2141 Deed Ct. Vienna VA 22181 (703) 938-3651 pega@cox.net
The Capitole Record October/November 2018 Page!10 Ann Davis Betsy Thomas John Kirzl Kathy Bacskay Lorraine Lasch Sandy Scales Brookside Gardens was delighted to receive these gourds. Sandy Scales
The Capitole Record October/November 2018 Page!11 NCC 2018 ART SHOW RIBBON WINNERS BEST OF SHOW Ann Gibbons & Kathy Bacskay (tie) ANIMALS Intermediate 1 st Place: Cheryl Saggers 2 nd Place: Barbara Gloeckner Adv/Teacher 1 st Place: Kathy Bacskay 2 nd Place: Peg Altemus ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FLORAL - Adv/Teacher - 1 st Place: Ann Davis 2 nd Place: Fran Schmitt ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ROSEMAILING, STROKEWORK, ZHOSTOVO Adv/Teacher 1 st Place: Kathy Bacskay ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LANDSCAPE Beginner: Ann Gibbons Intermediate - 1 st Place: Ann Pielert 2 nd Place: Bobbie Draves Adv/Teacher 1 st Place: Kay Brown 2 nd Place: Lorraine Lasch ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PEOPLE Intermediate 1 st Place: Ann Gibbons ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SEASONAL Adv/Teacher 1 st Place: Fran Schmitt ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- STILL LIFE Intermediate 1st Place: Ann Pielert 2 nd Place: Cheryl Saggers Adv/Teacher 1st Place: Kathy Bacskay ----------------------------------------------------------------------
The Capitole Record October/November 2018 Page!12 Art Show Winners Best in Show
The Capitole Record October/November 2018 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 703-622-9716. *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 $60.00. (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 $60.00. Mail To: SDP 1220 East First Street Wichita, KS 67214
The Capitole Record October/November 2018 Page!14 2018 Calendar January Board Meeting TBD General Meeting PCC 20th February March Board Meeting TBD General Meeting 17th PCC Sandy Scales project April Bobbie Draves Paint- In 21st PCC May Board Meeting TBD Lydia Steeves Seminar 18/19 SDP Conf 8-12 Daytona Beach, FL June Kay Brown Paint-In 17th PCC July Board meeting 10th TBD General Meeting Luncheon Holiday Inn Dulles, VA - 21st August HOOT 7-11 Columbus, OH September Board meeting 9th TBD General Meeting PCC 15th Art Show October Peg Altemus Paint-In 20th PCC November Board meeting 13th TBD General Meeting Election of Officers PCC 17th Lorraine Lasch Project December November Happy December Marie Kirzl Betsy Thomas Marina Malcolm 4-Nov 13-Nov 30-Nov Bobbie Draves Rebecca Hotop 20-Dec 28-Dec Birthday
The Capitole Record October/November 2018 Page!15 TABLE OF CONTENTS Art Show ------------------------------11,12 Ballot ----------------------------------------7 Birthdays ----------------------------------14 Calendar -----------------------------------14 Cancellations -------------------------------4 Chapter Meeting -------------------------1,8 Community Service- ---------------------10 Directions -----------------------------------1 Disclaimer ----------------------------------3 Editor s Desk -----------------------------15 Executive Board & Committee Chairs -2 Executive Board Minutes -----------------5 Founders Medallion --------------------1,9 General Meeting Minutes ----------------4 NCC & SDP Renewal Forms -----------13 Nominee Biographies ---------------------6 Paint In --------------------------------------8 President s Corner -------------------------3 FROM THE EDITORS DESK Hi All Fall is falling upon us and bringing up discussion items that will affect next year s planning. Foremost is the dearth of meeting places in our area. Providence Community Center has stated that we can have the meeting room from either 9AM - 1PM or 12-4PM. Also all of the dates we want may not be available. HOOT is holding its last convention in 2019 and has departed from the usual August time to 14-18 July resulting in us changing our Luncheon date to 27 July (voted on at the September meeting) It is becoming more difficult to conduct elaborate luncheons and therefor harder to get volunteers for the committee. The Board is seeking ways to modify this without destroying the elegance of the Luncheon. Seminar needs a chair and committee and input from you as to whether to hold seminars and what teachers to invite. Over the next couple of meetings we will be discussing the above items and would appreciate membership input, so please plan to attend. Not only will you be helping the Chapter, you will have a good time painting. Regards. Marie and John If someone tells you that you have enough art supplies and you don t need any more, stop talking to them. You don t need that kind of negativity in your life Anon