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PAGE 10 JUNE 2008 NEWSLETTER iv. v. vi. vii. viii. ix. 11. Cathie Roddie asked for someone to head up the equipment committee. There is a full committee of volunteers, but they just need a leader/contact person. Education June Harman 1. June reported that she was reasonably happy with this year's demo artists. She will attempt to book them early so they can be announced in the prior newsletter. June invited members to let her know what they would like her to see in upcoming demos. Workshops Jeri Canderan 1. We had 8 wonderful workshops this past year Anita Nairn, Andrew McDermott, Nancy O'Toole, Mike Svob, Suzanne Northcott, Tony Oregan, and Lori Sokoluk. 2. Sept 27, 28 workshop is titled "Different ways of seeing your subject" with artist Joyce Kamikura acrylics she looks at the creative rather than technical side of painting. More information will also be on the website. Membership Wanda Doyle 1. Wanda welcomed two new members today. 2. Wanda emphasized the need for a captain in charge of equipment. The equipment needs to be moved on Friday, August 1 to the site. Jennifer Tunner offered to be the captain of this committee. 3. Our demo table needs to be moved later this week we'll need someone to help move it. 4. Wanda reported we have 196 active members, 36 supporting, 7 life, and one honorary member. 240 members in total, assuming that those who have not renewed will. 5. During the break, membership dues will be accepted. A detailed membership report will be in the upcoming newsletter. 6. Wanda thanked her committee for all their hard work. They processed 58 new members this year 7. Some members have not picked up their AFAS receipts. They can do so at the break. Publicity- no report. Corresponding Secretary no report. President )acquie Manning -- -- -- - -- -- -- -- -- 1. Jacquie thanked the executive for all their support in the past year. Jacquie took a moment to thank everyone on the executive individually. Edith Warner was also thanked for all of her work with the AFAS, jurying, etc. 2. New Business: i. Presentation of Jury Awards:Jacquie presented awards from the last jurying: Norah Hamilton, jurors choice for Forest Edge Triptych, Peter Barker, juror's choice for Gas Town, Anne Marie Calder, Honourable Mention for Grecian Windmill, Frieda Ashworth, Honourable Mention for the White Vase, Helen Ott, Honourable Mention for Ready for the Ball, Rene Gourley Honourable Mention for Shuswap Point II ii. New venue: WV Senior Centre Sept'08 Larry announced our new venue which will commence for our first meeting in September. Parking and transit accessibility were important. The activity Room at the WVSC is large, lovely, tall ceiling, has a sound system, great lighting, and they have a huge screen we can use. Parking is great and there is also underground parking. Cost is about the same as here and they insist on setting up the chairs and tables for us! There is, however, no storage for our gear so we'll have to change our approach. Our library team will have to come up with some ideas with what to do with our library for the near future. Our mirror (demo) table will hopefully be stored at Klee Wyk. Our membership materials will have to be brought to each meeting. The new night will be the 2 Wednesday of the month. Coffee is $1 (they make it, we serve it and we still bring our own cookies). More details to follow in the newsletter. We have a one year lease and hopefully this will be extended. -- -- P0 Box 91051 West Vancouvei B. C V7V3N3 Serving Visual Artists from Furry Creek to Deep Cove since 1947