South Side Brushes
Brushstrokes
Volume 11 Issue 3
Inside this Issue:
President’s Message
Chapter Minutes
Paint-in
Raffle
Membership
Ways & Means
Sunshine
Seminars
Philanthropic
President
Denise Nugent
[email protected]
1st Vice President
Gloria Bogs
Paint Ins
[email protected]
2nd Vice President
Georgia Wanda
Membership
[email protected]
Secretary
Joan Muzzey
[email protected]
Treasurer
Pam Carley
[email protected]
Webmistress
Jonnie Simmons-Johnson
[email protected]
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www.southsidebrushes.com
May - June 2014
President’s Message
Dear Friends and Fellow Painters,
I think Spring has FINALLY Sprung. I am looking forward to the
warmer weather, the grass turning green and the flowers and leaves
emerging. Perhaps I can gain some creative inspiration from my
Spring Fever!
Our members will be very busy for the next couple of months. Our
last Chapter Meeting before our Summer hiatus is May 17, 2014, and
we will be creating Greeting Cards with Patty Dawes. The next time
we get together after that (May 31 and June 1) will be for the Lynne
Andrews Seminar which was rescheduled from February, when her
flight was canceled due to the weather. And, then, on June 21 and
June 22, we will be hosting a Seminar with Beth Wagner. Normally,
we do not have June Seminars, but since the weekend in April when
we should have held a seminar was the Easter weekend, we decided
to hold it in June.
Our very own First Vice-President, Gloria Bogs, will not be able to
attend our May Chapter Meeting because she will be attending the
42nd Annual Society of Decorative Painters Conference in San Diego,
California. She had three pieces accepted into the Juried Art
Exhibition this year. As you will recall, last year, Gloria won the Award
of Excellence-Best in Show Award for her oil painting on canvas of a
Zebra, entitled “Stripes.” She also won 2nd Place in the “Animals”
category for “Patterned After Its Mother,” an oil painting on canvas of
a Mother and Baby Giraffe. We are so proud of you, Gloria, and we
wish you the best of luck!!!
Seminars
Carol Wiksten
[email protected]
Historians
Sue Nemec
[email protected]
President’s Message
A big “Thank You” to all members who participated in our Gold Canyon
Fundraiser. We did not get 100% participation from our membership, as I
had hoped, but we certainly appreciate those who did participate. We
should have our orders within a week or so.
Judy Selangowski
[email protected]
Raffle
Dorothy Mestan
[email protected]
Gerri Radon
[email protected]
Ways and Means
Bev Fry
[email protected]
I want to thank Pam Carley who has volunteered to chair our Holiday
Luncheon. We are so thankful for members who choose to share their
time, talents and efforts with us!
It is with a very heavy heart that I deliver the following news to you. Due
to the fact that we have no one to chair Hospitality, the Board has decided
to forego Hospitality at our May Chapter Meeting. Please bring your own
coffee, tea, treats and lunch for this meeting. Those of you who have
already paid for lunch, your money will be refunded to you.
Barb Urban
[email protected]
Crisis Center
Theresa Krohn
[email protected]
Pat Brown
[email protected]
Sunshine
Mary Sterling
[email protected]
Newsletter
Janet Michor
[email protected]
Vintage Books
Brenda Trimboli
[email protected]
Garbage Gertie
Judy Selangowski
[email protected]
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Happy Painting!
Denise
Holiday Luncheon
Pam Carley
[email protected]
Hospitality
Fundraising
VINTAGE BOOKS
Pattern packets---------------Pattern books-----------------Hard cover books------------Videos--------------------------Magazines----------------------
10 cents each
25 cents each of 5 for $1.00
$1.00 each
$1.00 each
10 cents each
South Side Brushes
Chapter Meeting
March 15, 2014
Board Members Present: Denise Nugent, President; Gloria Bogs, 1st V.P; Georgia Wanda 2nd V.P; Pam
Carley, Treasurer; Joan Muzzey, Secretary
Denise opened the meeting at 10:12 a.m.
Previous Minutes: Motion to Accept the Minutes by Linda Parks and seconded by Judy Selangowski.
Treasurer’s Report: Pam Carley: Opening Balance $8,879.13, Total Income $2,884.50, Total Expenses
$600, Closing Balance $8,279.13.
Membership: Georgia Wanda: Thanked Jan Anderson for her help. There are 56 members for 2014.
Correction to Directory Calendar – add Beth Wagner for seminar for June 21st and June 22nd, 2014.
Paint Ins: Gloria Bogs: May Paint-In taught by Patty Dawes will be four (4) greeting cards. We need three
(3) more teachers for the September meeting. Please contact Gloria with a project you would like to teach
before the Board Meeting on April 3rd. Surface cost should be kept to $1.00. We have 25 members for
today’s Paint-In by Diane Masloroff.
Seminars: Carol Wiksten: Lynne Andrews was rescheduled due to weather to May 31 st and June 1st. Beth
Wagner is scheduled for June 21st (the Rose) and 22nd (the girl with roses). Carol contacted Arlene Litton
and should have information for the May meeting.
Holiday Meeting/Luncheon/Party: Carol Wiksten: Carol thanked and credited her committee with their
achievements. Shoes and gloves were painted by Mary Sterling, Bev Fry, Barb Urban, Georgia Wanda,
Nancy Carley and Pam Carley. Games were supervised by Therese Krohn. Favors were the fine work of
Gloria Bogs, Jan Anderson, Linda Lamont, Bettie Slazyk, Judy Selangowski and Annie Barr. Charger plates
were painted by Jan Anderson, Linda Parks, Mary Bernier and Carol Wiksten. The beautifully printed saying
was prepared by Patti Dawes. Glass ornaments were prepared by Jan Anderson and Pattie Dawes. Carol
thanked the ladies who brought the bakery and all members who contributed to the philanthropic project
for needy families. A total of $432 plus a Jewel gift card were collected. The next Holiday Luncheon is
already booked for January 17, 2015 at Gaelic Park. We are in need of a chair or co-chairs for this event.
Please contact Denise Nugent directly.
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SSB Chapter Minutes – 3/15/14 continued
Garbage Gertie: Julie Selangowski: We had nine entrants who were pictured in last month’s Newsletter.
Start preparing your entry for January 2015!
This year SSB has three winners as voted by the membership.
1st Place – Nancy Carley
2nd Place – Pam Carley
3rd Place – Linda Parks
Newsletter: Jan Michor: Deadline for the next newsletter is April 8th.
Raffle: Dorothy Mestan and Gerri Radon. Thank you to all who donated items and purchased tickets.
Thanks to Sherri Putz for making and donating the bracelet.
Hospitality: Denise mentioned that there is an opportunity for 2 or 3 members to volunteer for Hospitality.
Thanks to Jan Michor who is now the Newsletter person and took care of today.
Crisis Center: NA
Website: Jonnie Simmons-Johnson: The design was changed and the site was made interactive with links
to blogs. Jonnie wants to make sure all members are in agreement to having their pictures posted on the
site. Denise will send an e-mail to all members requesting they notify Jonnie by March 22nd if they do not
want to have their pictures on the website.
Sunshine: Mary Sterling: Sandy Braun’s husband passed away and the memorial is today. Cards and emails can be sent to her.
Ways & Means: Bev Fry and Barbara Urban: Thanks to Carol for donating bags for sale, Barb Urban for
painting picture mats, Jane Drynan donated pictures for sale, Georgia Wanda for painting fabric items.
Barb Urban demonstrated a new patching product.
Historian: Sue Nemec & Judy Selangowski: Everything is available for viewing. Next meeting, the albums
will contain pictures of the Holiday Party.
Fund Raising: We have three seminars this year, therefore, fundraisers are key to our financial success.
We are going to do the cheesecake fundraiser near the holidays like last year chaired by Gloria Bogs. Bev
Fry will chair the Golden Canyon fundraiser for this month. Her sister, Renee, is coordinating the fundraiser
and provided catalogs to all members. All orders need to be sent to Renee by March 26th. Delivery will be
April 16th. The highest seller will get a free candle. All members who sell candles will have their name
entered into a drawing for a beautiful birdhouse painted by Denise Nugent. The club gets 20% of the sales.
We would like 100% member participation in this fundraiser.
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SSB Chapter Minutes – 3/15/14
1/18/14 continued
New Business: Jan Anderson explained our Philanthropic project for this year. St. John Crisis Center
provides needy children with an annual Christmas Party. The club purchased canvas bags and will
distribute at the next meeting to members in bundles of five including patterns. Jan requested donations
of gloves and hats and school supplies. She will have a list together by next meeting.
At 10:50 a.m., a motion was made by Marge Coughlin to adjourn the meeting, it was seconded by Sandy
Glowinkie.
Joan Muzzey, Secretary
CRISIS CENTER
Hi! It's me! Regarding the Crisis Center in Tinley Park....
At the last meeting we had NO donations for the Crisis Center's mom's or kids. I hope this is just an
oversight and our club is not losing interest. Theresa Krohn and Pat Brown have taken over this project for
Joan and myself and your painted totes and material items are greatly appreciated.
Take a look at the list of items (at the end of this newsletter) the Center is in need of and maybe you have
an item or two to donate. If you have any of the canvas totes that need to be painted and returned, please
bring them to the May meeting. Our group has always been extremely generous and I'm certain we will
continue to do so.
Remember the Crisis Center is counting on us.
Luv Ya!
Georgia Wanda
Corrections
Please correct the following dates under the 2015 Calendar of Events - Change dates to these listed.
February 21 Sandy Braun
February 22 Linda Parks
February 14 and 15 are not correct.
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Treasurer’s Report – Pam Carley
January 1,2013 Opening Balance
$8,094.23
Jan 1 - Feb
11
$8,094.23
Feb 11- Mar
15
$8,879.13
Opening Balance
Mar 15 - May
17
$8,279.13
Year to Date
Income
Annual Fund Raiser
Holiday Party
Holiday Raffle
Membership
Raffle
Service Project Donations
Paint - In Income
Ways & Means
Table Fee
Total Income
Expenses
Board Expenses
Holiday Party
Holiday Party Raffle
Hospitality
Lunch
Meeting Location
Membership
News letter
Paint-In
Philanthropic
Raffle Expenses
Seminar
Service Project
Sunshine Lady
Ways and Means
Website
$36.50
$1,612.00
$684.00
$100.00
$330.00
$432.00
$532.00
$283.50
$20.00
$2,884.50
$0.00
$1,145.50
$0.00
$147.41
$1,411.22
$75.83
$600.00
$23.19
$56.79
$144.26
$0.00
$156.85
$33.67
$182.00
$111.50
$0.00
$86.85
$432.00
$81.44
$0.00
$0.00
$9.95
TOTAL EXPENSES
$2,099.60
$600.00
CLOSING BALANCE
$8,879.13
$8,279.13
Website
$853.36
$3,552.96
$8,571.27
$8,285.56
Updating the www.southsidebrushes.com website by Jonnie Simmons-Johnson
is still a work in progress and she’s doing a great job. Let her know if you have
something to contribute.
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$4,030.00
Paint In – May 17, 2014
Handmade Cards - Patty Dawes
PAINT IN SIGN UP May 17, 2014 Hand made cards
Name___________________________________________________
Guest___________________________________________________
Paint-in $10.00__________ Supply kit $5.00
________
There will be no lunch.
Total_______________________
The May Paint In will be making
Meeting location: WORTH PARK DISTRICT, 11500 S. Beloit Avenue, Worth, Illinois
60482
four
greeting cards.
(off of Harlem Avenue,turn west on 115th – at the golf course- building at the end of 115th.
The may paint will be four greeting cards. Patty Dawes will be teaching .
If you have already signed up and paid you are all set. Those of you that signed up but haven’t paid you can send me
your payment or pay on the 17th. Let me know what you are going to do. Those of you wanting to sign up please fill
out the form and send it to me with payment by May 10.You can also e-mail me by May 10 with your sign up.
We will have four projects for the September meeting. Cost of paint-in will be $10.00 for members and guests will be
free. The projects are: Tile with inked picture with oil rouging taught by Linda Park
Mitten ornament with snowflake taught by Janice Anderson
Ink solutions project taught by Georgia Wanda
Patty Dawes will be teaching.
Candle wrap taught by Sandy Dreher
You can sign up at the May meeting.
I am looking for our talented teachers to teach in November 2015, March 2015, May 2015. September 2015 and
November 2015. Please let me know if you are interested.
Isn’t it amazing what clever girls can do? Peter Pan
Gloria Bogs 3052 192nd Street Lansing, Il 60438 707-474-8708 [email protected]
If you have already signed up and paid you are all set. Those of you that signed up but
haven’t paid can send me your payment or pay on the 17th. Let me know what you are
going to do. Those of you wanting to sign up, please fill out the form and send it to me with
payment by May 10. You can also e-mail me by May 10 with your sign up.
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Paint-Ins - continued
Patty Dawes sign-up
Name___________________________________________________
Guest___________________________________________________
Paint-in $10.00__________ Supply kit $5.00_________
There will be no lunch.
Total_______________________
Meeting location: WORTH PARK DISTRICT, 11500 S. Beloit Avenue, Worth, Illinois 60482
(off of Harlem Avenue, turn west on 115th – at the golf course - building at the end of
115th.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------We will have four projects for the September meeting. Cost of the paint-in will be $10.00
for members and guests will be free.
The projects are:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Tile with inked picture with oil rouging taught by Linda Park
Mitten ornament with snowflake taught by Janice Anderson
Ink solutions project taught by Georgia Wanda
Candle wrap taught by Sandy Dreher
1.
2.
3.
4.
You can sign up at the May meeting.
I am looking for our talented teachers to teach in November 2015, March 2015, May 2015,
September 2015 and November 2015. Please let me know if you are interested.
Gloria Bogs 3052 192nd Street Lansing, IL 60438 707-474-8708 [email protected]
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Raffle
With all the great donations that we received from our club members the March raffle was a huge success.
We grossed $330.00, less $51.10 for expenses, so $278.90 clear.
We had some beautiful hand painted items by Alberta Overocker, Barbara Urban, Joyce Janulis and Jane
Drynan. A stunning bracelet designed by Cheri Putz. Ceramic Easter Bunny serving pieces were donated by
Mary Bernier. Thanks also to Nancy Carley, Gerri Radon, Judy Selangowski, and Carol Wiksten.
The May raffle theme will be "Summer Fun". If you have any donations for this raffle please contact Gerri
or me.
Dorothy
Membership
PLEASE PUT YOUR RECRUITING CAP ON!
South Side Brushes has 56 members currently - but - we have room for lots more. If you know anyone that
might benefit from belonging to our "group" please invite them to "take a look". You don't have to wait for
the September meeting in order to bring a guest - your friends and relatives are welcome anytime.
If you have any connections with local newspapers, art groups or anyone that can help us spread the news
about South Side Brushes, please ask for their help. Every one of us brings new life and unique qualities to
the "group" and we all benefit from our members talents. Adding new people can only make us more fun
to be around.
I have about 10 undelivered 2014 Membership Books - if you were not at our March meeting and did not
get a book (some were taken by your friends) please do your best to attend the May meeting and pick your
copy up.
I hope to see a few NEW faces among us at the May meeting. Thanks....
Georgia Wanda - Membership Chair (708) 539-1561
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Ways and Means
The ways and means table had something for everyone at our March meeting from Easter items to putty to
fill nail holes and nicks and dings in your wood painting surfaces. Barbara even showed how the putty can
be used on ceramic pieces. Hope everyone got a chance to see her demonstration. We still have a few
more containers left if you find you need more.
Once again Georgia Wanda donated painted totes for us to sell for the club (Georgia, thanks and “Love
Ya”).
Barb Urban painted mats for picture frames and we both painted Easter items. Thanks to all who
purchased items from the Ways and means table as all the profit made goes back to our club to help defray
the cost of our seminars.
We thank you.
Bev and Barb
Spring Raffle
Our Spring Fundraiser with Gold Canyon kicked off at our March meeting. Renee, our consultant was on
hand to let us sample the scents and talk about her products. She did sell some items at the meeting which
do count towards our profit.
As of now our order has been placed and we are awaiting delivery. And by the time you read this in the
newsletter, you should be enjoying your purchase.
I will announce the total profit and the winner of the raffle at our May meeting.
Bev Fry
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Sunshine
Sunshine Reports that we have the following birthdays to celebrate:
May
9 Irene Schranz
19 Lois Crist
20 Sandy Braun
20 Gerri Radon
27 Dorothy Mestan
June
10 Judy Selangowski
19 Barbara Cucio
Love and Hugs
Mary Sterling
South Side Brushes Membership Application Form 2014
Send $20.00 for an individual membership payable to: South Side Brushes
SSB c/o Georgia Wanda
14938 S. Millard
Midlothian, IL 60455
If you have questions, please contact: Georgia at [email protected].
SDP Membership # ______________________________REQUIRED
Last Name _____________________________________ First Name_____________________
Birthday (Day, Month) __________________ Spouse’s Name __________________________
Address _____________________________________________________________________
City _____________________________ State ____________ Zip Code __________________
Phone _______________________________ Cell ____________________________________
E-Mail Address _______________________________________________________________
Renewal ________
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New Member _________
South Side Brushes Seminars
May 31-June 1, 2014
Lynne Andrews
June 21-22, 2014
Beth Wagner - Acrylic
October 18-19, 2014
Arlene Linton - Acrylic
February 21, 2015
February 22, 2015
Saturday-Sandy Braun – Acrylic
Sunday - Linda Parks - Acrylic
April 18-19, 2015
Mary Owens - Oil overlay
October 17-18, 2015
Sandy Scales - Acrylic
February 20-21, 2016
Diane Masloroff – Zentangle
April 16-17, 2016
Brenda Stewart
October 15-16, 2016
Kathie George
Seminars – Lynne Andrews & Beth Wagner info
JUST A REMINDER
CANCELLATION FOR THE LYNNE ANDREWS AND BETH WAGNER SEMINARS ARE MAY 1.
NO REFUNDS AFTER THAT.
THERE ARE STILL A FEW SPOTS FOR SIGN-UPS SO IF INTERESTED CONTACT CAROL WIKSTEN
[email protected]
If you are interested in purchasing the wood for the Beth Wagner Saturday rose project,
please let me know as I will be ordering them. Cost is $7.00 including shipping. If interested
in ordering the tote for the Sunday project, it is $18.00 thru Beth. Please let me know so I
may order those also.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SOUTH SIDE BRUSHES LYNNE ANDREWS SEMINAR
May 31 and June 1, 2014
PALOS HEIGHTS RECREATION CENTER, 6601 W. 127TH ST., PALOS HEIGHTS, IL. 60463
(708) 361-1807
CHECK IN TIME: 8:30 A.M. CLASS STARTS AT: 9:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
SATURDAY, May 31 -- SNOWMEN FAMILY - SUNDAY, June 1 -- HARE'S TROUBLE
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Seminars – Lynne Andrews – Prepping info revisited
SNOWMEN FAMILY - Saturday – Learn Lynne's technique on floating, draped trees as well as other
techniques. SURFACE: Wood frame 8 1/4 " square with birch insert (insert measures 6 1/2 " square) or
birch wood mitten measuring 11" long x 8 "wide. Surface can be purchased from Carol till Jan 1 or thru
Lynne after that time. PAINT: Americana, which will be provided by DecoArt. You will need the prep paint
- Winter Blue if using the frame and Buttermilk if using the mitten. BRUSHES: Loew-Cornell #4, #8 ultraround (series 7020), #8 scumbler (series 2014), good assortment of smaller Maxine’s mops 1/4", 1/2"
(series 270), #2 duster/stippler (series 4). Lynne will have all the brushes available for sale at the seminar.
You are welcome to use any of your favorite brushes in place of Lynne’s. MISC SUPPLIES: tracing paper,
white transfer paper, stylus. PREPARATION: Prepare whatever surface you are painting on by sanding
then sealing, then base coating in Winter Blue for frame insert or Buttermilk if using the mitten. Two coats
will be needed on either surface. Transfer the design onto the surface. You may have to increase or
decrease depending on what surface you are using.
HARE’S TROUBLE – Sunday SURFACE: Available from Steph's Folk Art Item
# TCPB 9, however, feel free to substitute with any surface. PAINT: Americana, Deco Art will provide the
paint for our seminar but you will need Reindeer Moss Green, Antique White and Graphite for the prep
work. In addition to the paint, you will need DECO ART WEATHER WOOD. BRUSHES: Loew-Cornell #4, #8
ultra round (series 7020), #4, #8 scumbler (series 2014), Good assortment of small mops such as Maxine's
(series 270), 32 duster/stippler (series 4). MISC SUPPLIES: 400 grit sandpaper, DecoArt Weather Wood,
tracing paper, transfer paper, medium and fine point permanent black marker, Americana sealer/Finisher.
PREPARATION: Lightly sand the bottom of the box. Base coat the bottom with two solid coats of Reindeer
Moss Green, lightly sanding between coats. Base coat the top of the box (lid) with two solid coats of
Antique White. Sand between coats. The inside of the box, including underside of the lid are base
coated in Antique White. PREPARATION: Transfer the outline of the circle onto the top of the lid for now
(including border where the stitch marks go). Paint a solid coat of Graphite onto the circle. Once Graphite
applied, apply Weathered Wood on top to the Graphite, following manufacturer's label directions. Lynne
used short, choppy strokes (slop slap) and a little heavy with the medium. This will give you small more
controlled crackling. The longer the strokes, the longer and wider the cracks. Apply a coat of Antique
White over the dried weathered Wood. Do not over work the paint. It should start to crackle immediately.
Let dry completely. You will need to spray several light coats of Americana Sealer/Finisher on top of the
crackled area. If you don't do this step, it will get gummy and too difficult to control the washes. Once the
sealer is dry, transfer the pattern onto the surface. Leave the verse off for now.
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South Side Brushes - Beth Wagner Seminar
June 21st & 22nd, 2014
Location: Palos Heights Recreational Center
6601 W. 127th St. Palos Heights, IL 60463
708-361-1807
*Saturday surface fee $7.00 10x14 approx.
Sunday surface fee $20.00 fabric tote
*See note on page 12 of this newsletter regarding ordering surfaces from Carol Wiksten.
Full payment must accompany registration.
Check-in time: 8:30 a.m. Have brush in hand to start class promptly at 9:00 a.m.
No refunds after May 1, 2014.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Members: $35.00
Non-members: $40.00 per day
Lunch: $10.00 per day
Supply list and general information will be given at time of registration.
To register, mail check payable to SSB to: Carol Wiksten, 18509 May St., Homewood, IL 60430
Phone: 708-798-6816 Email:
Name: ______________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ______________________________ Email: _________________________________________
Saturday
______ class
_____surface
_______lunch
total: ________
Sunday
______ class
_____surface
_______lunch
total: ________
Sunday you can use a shirt, tote, or sweatshirt but it needs to have an 18” vertical work area.
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Seminar – Arlene Litton – October 18-19, 2014
These are the pictures of the projects Arlene will be teaching in October:
Bryges Flower Lace
Winter Wreath
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Philanthropic
The SSB Philanthropic Project will consist of painting mini-tote bags for the St. John Township Center
recipients Christmas party on December 13, 2014. The Christmas party is for the children of the families in
dire need of assistance. The St. John Township Center supports the communities of Dyer, Schererville and
St. John, Indiana.
In addition to the mini-tote (goodie) bags for approximately 100 children, the following items would be
greatly appreciated for donation: warm hats, mitten/gloves and socks for girls and boys ranging in age
from babies to 14 years.
The mini-totes patterns will be available for members interested in helping with this project by the May 17,
membership meeting.
The Township Center is also in need of school supplies, which can be purchased later in August when on
sale. The school supply list will be provided in upcoming newsletters.
Janice Anderson
Illinois Prairie Painters
SEMINAR SCHEDULE 2015
All painters are invited to attend IPP seminars (sister chapters & non-members).
Contact: Jan Baier – [email protected]
OR Kathie Miller – [email protected]
February 28 - March 1, 2015 Diane Crowther
September 25-27, 2015
Cheri Rol – Oils
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Cell
(708-846-5958)
home (630-584-0731)
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