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s/orth Shi*e:Artists' Gui `iq. `1 We also welcomed 3 guests: Marion Webber, Rosemarie Wade and Anne Ashcroft. All Members are reminded to sign in on our attendance list, since signing in is an important part of qualifying for jurying. Membership Totals: 151 Paid Active Members, 34 Paid Supporting Members and 10 Honorary and Life Members. Total Membership 195. Other updates to the roster: Peggy Shannon's new e-mail peg83me@shaw.ca Norah Hamilton's e-mail roy.and.norah@telus.net - Volunteer Opportunities for the new term (start training now): a) Newsletter Editor/Publisher to attend Executive Meetings and edit Newsletter submissions for publication. b) Socials Captain to take charge of organizing refreshments for the social break c) Assistant to Socials Captain to assist in organizing refreshments for the break d) Assistant to Publicity Director to take charge of the Bio Binder and follow-up with members to get it updated and tidied up We have many members to thank for their ongoing service, however, a special thank you go to our outgoing Socials Volunteers, Susan Fraser and Anne Morley. They've done a wonderful job working around our limited resources, growing numbers and occasional technical problems. (These jobs will be easier once we receive our larger urns.) Susan and Anne will be available during May and June meetings to train their replacements. Please volunteer to ensure our social breaks continue to be pleasant and refreshing. Committee Captains must inform Wanda Doyle or another board member if they and their team members will or will not be resuming duties in the next term. If you cannot serve next year, please recommend a replacement. Stay tuned for We're making great progress in attracting new members to the Board. announcements. Already it looks like we have an exciting term next year, supported by an energized board. I encourage any members interested in getting more involved to contact me about your particular interests. Renewal Dues are now being collected for the term June 07 to June 08. Please pay now to replenish our bank account. Members wishing to show in the Harmony Arts Festival this summer must, after qualifying for jurying, be Active and Paid up Members. Renew now to avoid disappointment. The Roster Cover Contest is now on. Members are encouraged to bring a black and white drawing for the June meeting. Format is 5 ½ x 8 ½ or 14 x 21.5cm. Each entry will be displayed and members will vote for their favorite. The drawing which attracts the most votes will grace the cover of next term's roster cover. Happy Painting. "