HEARTLAND CHAPTER

IDAL Heartland Chapter meeting (unapproved)

Meeting opened:      11:01 am

Attendance: Paula Clayton, Carol P. Melnyk, Victoria Ganz, Marian Murphy, Ann Killelea, Barb Runyard.

Apologies from: Terry Daye, Kathy Carroll, Nicole Arciola, Morey Dunbar, Patricia Stein

 

Notes from previous meeting approved: 

motion:   Carol, seconded:    Vicky               Unanimous vote:    Yes

 

old business

• • THE ACCOUNT … letter?

Marian to check with Chase) exactly what info we need to get Paula &  Ann on the account &  everyone else off.  Also - Marian order new checks for account.

Info to Paula, Paula write letter, Patricia sign.

We use the letterhead with addition of Paula’s phone number and address since she will be the designated name for the account. 

 

• • FUN OUTINGS:  keep planning them:

    • Hydrographic’s tour postponed. Not sure when available now as he has been swamped.

    • Cemeteries: Paula checked out the Rosehill cemetery, known for it’s Tiffany glass. The mausoleum main entrance is off Ravenswood, and there’s a goo dplace for brunch just down the street. Last free tour is 2nd week October (Sat 13th) https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g35805-d557727-r17555327-Rosehill_Cemetery-Chicago_Illinois.html#UR17555327 but shelve this one for later as we already have enough going on.

    • Discussion and decided: Please list things that are good ideas for fun visits. Get info to Carol by next week, Sept 30th. We’ll have a bunch of go-tos.

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Ann motioned to collect ideas, seconded:   Marian.      Vote unanimous: YES!

 

new business

 

• Philanthropic practicals of Heartland Alliance choice, 

Kovler Center: Morey to arrange site visit date and time, then whoever can make it to come check it out can join in. Morey not here, but had said we can go whenever and check things out. However at this point, that’s not going to happen in time for this year to do a project. Vicky will keep up with it to have it happen next year. Vicky will also check in to collecting the previous pour pieces from Patricia and getting them to Heartland.

 

As a quick donation back-up we’ll do watercolor pieces ready-to-hang at our next meeting, instead of the Tiffany glass mausoleum trip. Paula will order canvases (first see what  is possible to get  donations of) and teach a class on watercolor and everyone will do one piece for donation. Canvases with the fiber-paste troweled on, watercolors, brushes. Estimate $200, Heartland check for $200 to Paula today, she’ll keep receipts, sort out balance/give back money not spent once know full costs and have receipts.

 

Vicky motioned to go ahead with this plan, seconded:  Carol.      Vote unanimous: YES!

 

We also need to have the non-profit documentation letter to run around buying things with no sales tax or getting donations.

 

Elections. Morey & Patricia both said please have them as agreeing to vote the slate. 

Nominations: 

President: Barb Runyard

Treasurer: Ann-Marie Killilea

Vice President #2: Morey Dunbar

Secretary: Paula Clayton

Marian motioned to accept all nominees for listed positions, seconded:   Carol.      

Vote unanimous: YES! 

 

Unofficial name change Y/N?

Tabled ’til next time

 

More ideas

• Vicky is interested in the upcoming CE presentation at Highpoint. A one-hour non-brand-specific presentation on what do for Designers & Architects. She contacted National and spoke with Dianne Williams to find out if we could do that  here as well. Apparently the CE needs to be presented by authorized people. Dianne is willing to Skype in to any meetings we have where we have questions. Highpoint has great impact with designers, being associated with it adds creditability.

• Barb - discussion around adding “IDAL member” as authentication on all of our business cards. 

• Barb: Have a social-media learning meeting - get everyone in this century as much as possible.

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upcoming events

• • Classes at CIFF, http://www.fauxbykathy.com

  • Morey teaching: https://www.facebook.com/Painted-202633283132483

  • Morey: You Tube teaching channel, discussion. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCCXLm91x5Q

  • Patricia has classes - http://www.windycitystudios.com

  • CONVENTION: October 16th - 21st With the Highpoint Convention again… lots of good feedback from last year & more plans this year. National is organizing a CE for designers, which is a major draw.  You can register for one day or the whole thing. Classes & accommodation etc are on top of that. Contest for free registration on FB. Here’s the convention info: https://decorativeartisans.org/2018-IDAL-Convention-information.

  • Please list any places you get Cool Shit and Paula will put together a “local resources” guide on our site.

  • Remember: list of fun outing ideas to Carol by Sept 30th

  • ALSO submit any ideas for where/when/how of Xmas party

 

next meetings

 

Saturday October 27th: @ Paula & Jenny’s place: 3653 N.Laramie Avenue 

 

Not an official meeting-meeting

• • Paula will tech a watercolor class

  • We’ll make ready-to-hang pieces for donation to Heartland Alliance 

  • come up with a location/plan for Xmas party

                      Carol       motioned for meeting to be adjourned, 

               seconded:          Paula          ,              Carol   adjourned meeting at:  12:20pm          

 

Field Trip!… Resurrection Memorial Mausoleum. We saw glass, wood & marble.