MINUTES - MARCH 6, 2019

At 10:00 March 6th, 2019, our newly elected president, Pat Lester, called the meeting of the Greater Cincinnati Watercolor Society to order.

Pat wanted to recognize the leadership committee that met January and February.

Secretary, Mary Fleischmann (Erika McCoy backup)

Programs, Tom Schroeder

Treasurer, Connie Dettmer

Post cards/blog/brochure, Deb Ward

Annual Art Show, Amy Giglio

Workshop Coordinator, Debbie Cannatella

Membership, Kathy Lang

Name Tags, Jane Hittinger

Scholarship, Diane Jeffries

Building, Joan Miley

Fundraiser, OPEN POSITION

Pat mentioned we will need a fundraiser and volunteers can see her after the meeting.

Open painting was discussed and will continue after next month's meeting.

We welcomed 7 new visitors/new members. They included:

John Jeffries

B. Reteend

Jan Gaalaas 

Marcia Hartsock

David Neil Mack 

Kathy Church

Hugh McKinnon

We hope they enjoyed today's meeting and will continue as members

Connie Dettmer gave a Treasurer’s report. 

Deb Ward encouraged all members to receive meeting notices by email. A $5.00 fee will be charged to your dues if you don't have email access. New brochures will be printed soon and new art work will be accepted for possible placement in the brochure. Photos of artwork can be sent in jpg format to Deb.

Debbie Cannatella is considering a spring and fall workshop. The fall one will be a nationally or internationally known artist whereas the spring workshop will feature a local artist and be less costly. Suggestions to Debbie are appreciated.

Jane Hittinger reported that the Christmas cards made last year were very appreciated by the Wounded Warrior organization.

Diane Jeffries reported on scholarship.  Although the Cincinnati Art Academy does not offer specific watercolor classes, we will continue to use them for references and will consider their suggestions for winners.

Amy Giglio has designed new business cards which are available today. They feature a place to put your name as well as pertinent information about the society. She also has set us up on Facebook and Instagram and will offer a class in familiarizing members with these venues after next month's meeting. Thank you, Amy!

MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Deb Ward will be holding watercolor classes in April and May. Please contact her if you're interested.

The Deerfield Mason magazine featured an article on our Dot Burden.

Tom Schroeder and Chris Krupinski have been selected for the Transparent Watercolor Show

David Neil Mack was selected for the California Transparent Watercolor Show.

Our program today was presented by Chris Krupinski who spoke on her artistic journey starting as a graphic artist.  Her amazing still life paintings reflect a love of color and precision.

Respectfully submitted,

Mary Fleischmann