P resi d en t ’ s Me ssa ge

F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 8 N e w s l e t t e r

Silver State Tole & Decorative Painters

Inside this issue:

Programs 2

Membership 3

Seminars 3

Sunshine 4

Holiday Committee 4

Birthdays 4

Hello chapter members.

We had such a great business meeting

and paint-in at our last chapter meeting.

Our main subject was about the seminar we

will be having in October. Members voted to

have two seminars this year because the one

in October with Mark is a colored pencil

class. Many members really wanted to have

a painting seminar as well. Liz is already

working to make this happen. Thank you,

Liz.

Also at our meeting, I brought up the

presidents challenge for

this year. Last year went

so well, I decided to keep

it going. The challenge

is to paint more then

50 items this year.

Because I stopped the

challenge last year in

November, you may

count anything you have

painted since December

to go towards this year’s

challenge.

I have to know who is taking this

challenge to keep track and write it down in

my note book.

There will be a first and second prize.

Last year it was so close for two of our

members. As we all know, Liz won. And she

let everyone know that the only reason she

won is because she was on the holiday

committee and painted a lot for it.

Being on committees really ups your

odds with how much you paint in one year.

So since it’s a new year, sign up to be on a

committee. We had many clipboards going

around for volunteers to help out. If you

haven’t signed up to be on a committee yet,

there is still time to do so. Call one of the

chairs to get on their committee. Find out

who’s heading committees this year by

visiting our website: sstdp.org/about/

committees/.

Also at our meeting, Cathy Frazier

taught a cute bunny on a fabric heart.

Everyone had a great time. Thank you

Cathy for an awesome class. So much

fun. See photos from the paint-in on our

website at sstdp.org/sstdpphotogallery/.

We had some awesome raffles going on

also and made over $100.00 in ticket sales.

That is such a great

beginning for a new year.

We also will be

doing another auction in

October this year. I had

wood pieces for those who

would be willing to paint for

our chapter’s big auction

day. Only had a few people

take some home. They will

be at our next meeting.

Please take home and paint

for us. Last year was such a

great success; I feel it will be even better

this year. Don’t forget to have the wood

piece marked off with Mary Davis before

you take it home.

Speaking about Mary Davis, sending

you well wishes. Get better soon.

Our next board meeting will be

February 2nd at 11:00 at Los Prodos. We

always eat lunch first.

Hope to see you all at our next chapter

meeting. Until then be safe and healthy,

alway smile and be happy too.

Your friend,

Gwen Palmer

PRESIDENT’S CHALLENGE!

The challenge is to paint

more than 50 items in 2018.

There will be a first &

second prize.

To accept the challenge,

please let Gwen know

you’re participating.

February Project:

Christmas Stocking

Designer: Sandra Malone

Teacher: Gwen Palmer

Fee: $15

sstpd.org

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Pro g r am s

Well the new Year has begun and we are already

heading into February. I hope you all enjoyed our January

class. We painted a Debbie Antonic design on fabric.

Everyone’s turned out so cute and I had a lot of fun

teaching. I would like to thank you ladies for taking my

class.

FEBRUARY:

February is going to be another

fun class taught by a wonderful

teacher, Gwen Palmer. It is a Sandra

Malone design and is painted on

whatever surface you decide to paint

it on. Whatever you choose I’m sure it

will be adorable. It’s not too late to

take this workshop. If you are

interested please contact me ASAP.

The fee for this Workshop is $15.00.

MARCH:

In March we have a Blueberry Basket designed by

Susan Scheewe Brown, taught by Patty Clark. This class is a

little different from the norm, it included working with a

texture medium along with the acrylic paint. The price of

this

Workshop is $15.00 so if you feel a

little brave and would like to venture

outside the box this one is for you.

Join in the fun. Patty is awesome with

different mediums.

APRIL:

Ladies, if you would like the

opportunity to meet great ladies and

have a fun time, you might want to join our committee to

help plan our April event. We are going with a Christmas

theme and would like to plan 2 to 3 small projects,

ornaments being part of it. Our first meeting is on Friday

Feb 16th at 11:00 at Gwen’s House . We will be choosing

our projects, favors, etc., so please bring any and all ideas

you may have. Refreshments will be provided. Looking

forward to working with you girls!!!

If you have any questions please feel free to contact

me.

Thank you,

Cathy Frazier

Jan. 13 paint-in, taught by Cathy Frazier. The project was a Debbie Antonic design painted on

fabric. View more photos at sstdp.org/sstdpphotogallery/.

Se min a rs

Hello painting friends!

The Seminar Committee met for the first time in 2018 on

January 17th in The Tea Room at Prestige at Mira Loma in

Henderson. Beth Buchwald, Sandy Kilgour, Barbara

Paetzel, and Liz Hereld (Chair) were in attendance.

Our discussion included our upcoming seminar with

Mark Menendez, as well as having a second seminar this

year. Liz is already working hard on getting that put in

place.

We also discussed endeavoring to have two seminars

each year going forward. We made personal selections of

teachers we think would be good choices for all our

members. Liz will use the selections as first contacts for

upcoming years.

Please keep your ears, and eyes open for further

information on our Mark Menendez colored pencil seminar

since there are some “other arrangements” that will be

made to accommodate us.

We had great discussions, and agreed that we would meet

monthly - the 3rd Wed. of each month (as necessary), at

Mira Loma. Our meetings will be 11:30 AM until ??.

If you have suggestions and ideas you would like to share,

then please join the Committee by signing up on the

Seminar Sign-up clipboard at the February 10th, SSTDP

Chapter meeting.

See you then,

Liz Hereld

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Mem ber s hi p

Hello, Everyone!

January has sure flown by fast. For those of you who

were not at January’s meeting, we welcomed new member

Megan Shuster!!!!! Once again, Megan we are happy you

are officially part of the chapter!

We also have another new member who joined our

chapter and will be at our meeting in February. Please

welcome Mary Kate Erickson to our chapter when you see

her. Mary Kate, we are very excited to have you as part of

our chapter and we look forward to painting with you!

I am almost completed with our new membership

directory. If your information has changed, please email me

or let me know at February’s meeting. The deadline to hand

in any changes will be February 15th!!!! Changes include:

name, address, phone number, and email!

See you all in February!

Nicole Garrett

For more information on Mark Menendez, visit

menendezartstudio.com.

Sadly Peggy Simpson’s husband,

Jim, passed away last week. I do not

believe any of us were prepared for this

news as he had just returned home after

a somewhat lengthy stay in rehab. Our

deepest sympathy to Peggy and family. Please keep them

in your prayers.

Mary Davis is coming along nicely after her hospital

stay for heart related issues. She is regaining her strength

more each day. We all missed Mary at our January

meeting and paint-in and hope to see her very soon.

It seems like Las Vegas is under siege with the flu

and virus hitting so many of our chapter members and

families. One such is Mary Robinson who has had a nasty

bout but thankfully regained her strength and will be

joining us soon. Sharon Shuster was down with

pneumonia but has since bounced back and was in

attendance at January’s gathering. (Just

can’t keep a good gal down!)

Now, for some good news:

President, Gwen, and her husband, Joe,

are celebrating their 34th wedding anniversary, and they

are very pleased to be expecting a granddaughter via their

daughter, Gina Palmer Falcon.

We all welcomed our newest chapter member,

Megan Shuster, (Sharon’s daughter), who joined SSTDP at

our January meeting/paint-in. We are so delighted to

have you with us Megan!

Take care one and all!

Evie Vaccaro

I know it's February and Valentine's Day may be

what's on your mind, but here's a short reminder that the

2018 Holiday committee is having it's first meeting at my

home on Saturday, Feb. 17, from 12:30 till about 3:00

p.m.

Thank you to all who signed up to help us get

started. If you missed sign-up at the last meeting, you can

still join us. Refreshments will be served. If you would like

to bring something to share food-wise, please think "finger

-foods" or salad. Desserts, coffee, tea, and water will be

provided too.

Please look through your books and patterns for

some joyous patterns or themes and bring them to this

meeting. We want to get a running start before Creative

Painting when we can shop for the necessities. Please

R.S.V.P. by email, call, or text me. It's in the directory.

Patty Clark

Sun sh in e!

Ho l i day Co mmit t ee N o t e

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Pat Serrano - Feb. 1

Patty Clark - Feb. 6

Mary Davis - Feb. 12

Liz Herald - Feb. 19