Brevard Brush Strokes
P.O. Box 763, Melbourne, Florida 32902
www.brevardbrushstrokes.com
Melbourne, Brevard County, Florida
Volume 18
Issue 11
November, 2014
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President’s Letter
November, 2014
October was a very busy and a fun month—learning many things.
Our chapter meeting was held at Ralph’s Art Supply. Everything was all set up
for us. Ralph’s cat Sherrie joined our class and she sat in the front chair so she could
see everything we were doing. She chased dogs and cat napped.
Thank you Ralph for having us and doubling our gift certificate for our chapter
fund raiser and letting us enjoy for cat.
A very big thank you to Alise, Phyllis, and M.J. for different the different styles
of faux finishing. They were very informative and fun to do. Everyone enjoyed the
classes! Thank you again!
Our seminar with Mark Menendez was also this month. The 17th he taught the
Blue Heron in oils with lots of information on color theory, form and much more! Our
Herons looked like Herons which was a good sign we were learning and most of us
were covered in paint! I would say the class was successful.
The 18th he taught the Raccoon in colored pencils which was a much more
relaxing and a cleaner class! The class was very informative on using and doing
colored pencils also using color theory with pencils.
The chapter thanks you very much for coming and teaching us, you were a very
good teacher, very informative and a lot of fun! We also hope you’ll come back and
teach again, especially the White on White!
Thank you!
Hope to see everyone next month at
the Fundraiser!
God bless and take care,
Patti Chierici,
BBS President
Elected Officers 2014
President
Pat Chierici
1-757-672-8875
[email protected]
1st Vice
President/Communications
MJ Smith
321-952-1116
2nd Vice President
Membership
Phyllis Chilcott
321-733-4592
[email protected]
Treasurer
Newsletter
Carol Anderson
321-259-3916
[email protected]
Secretary
BOARD MEETING
BOARD MEETING
November 4th
At Patti’s Chierici’s
General Meeting
November 8, 2014
Committee Chair
People 2014
Greeter/ 50/50
June Wiley
321-674-1511
[email protected]
Historian
General Meetings…
2nd Saturday of each month
MJ Smith
321-952-1116
Meetings begin at 9 AM…
Located at the Holy Trinity Church’s Lewis Hall
on the northwest corner of Babcock and
Strawbridge in Melbourne, FL
Baskets/Raffles
(either address is correct… it is on the corner)
Beverly Harker
321-768-6947
[email protected]
50 W Strawbridge Melbourne, FL 32901 or
1830 S. Babcock Street, Melbourne, 32901.
Refreshments
One block north of Route 192 (New Haven Road)
on Babcock Next to Brevard Rentals.
FYI – All workshops and seminars will be
held at the same location as monthly
Lee Blackwell
[email protected]
321-751-1026
Sand Dollars
Agnes Dotson
321-724-8746
[email protected]
Mary Keating
321-615-6095
[email protected]
Ways and Means
Sunshine Chairman
Judy Severin
[email protected]
Seminar
Darlene Marcotte
321-956-0608
[email protected]
Programs (Workshops)
Fran Redmond
321-729-8086
[email protected]
Set/up Clean/up
WE WILL ALL HELP
11/09
Peg Armand
11/17
Jane Lowitz
Web Master
11/20
Judy Severin
Alise Duerr
321-454-9084
[email protected]
11/28
Joan Ferre
11/19
11/27
Elaine Steinbronn
Barbara Layton
Publicity
If you are interested please
see Patti Chierici
BREVARD BRUSHSTROKES
October 11, 2014
The meeting was called to order at 9:10.
Secretary: Motion made and passed to accept the minutes as printed in the newsletter.
Treasurer’s Report: Motion made and passed to accept the report as printed in the newsletter.
First Vice President: Nothing new to report. There are sets of boxes in back that need to be painted.
The small boxes for the Women’s Center are inside the bigger memory boxes. Boxes for the Women’s
Center will be filled during the next board meeting.
Second Vice President: Eighteen members have renewed for next year.
Seminars: For Mark’s seminar, we have 21 people signed up for Friday and 15 for Saturday. He said it
would not be a problem if a few extra people slid in.
Working with Diane Bunker for January’s seminar; Tom and Bonnie Jones for a fall seminar.
Programs: We still need teachers for April, June; otherwise we are done for next year. We have: MJ in
January; Carol in February; Joan in March; Alise in May; Darlene in August; Joyce in September.
There was a brief discussion on projects, etc., for 2016.
o At the 2015 September meeting, teachers may bring potential projects, with approximate costs,
for members to vote on.
o We had a discussion on the fees and reimbursing teachers for 2015.
 The board will discuss options and it next meeting to present to the club
Ways & Means: As a recap from the August meeting:
Darlene will be the auctioneer.
We are in need of gift cards for the gift card tree. Agnes will collect the gift cards and will sell the raffle
tickets for the tree
Toni can sell raffle tickets for the baskets.
Lee and Pat offered to sell tickets as well.
Bev’s grandchildren can be runners again this year.
Different color helium balloons will be tied to the chairs of those selling tickets. Pat will talk to John
about getting in the night before to set up the tables.
Bev’s grandchildren can help run the Market Place.
o We are in need of items for the Market Place. Items can be quilted, sewn, knitted, painted, etc.
o It will be set up the same as last year.
Fran and Phyllis volunteered to help Carol at the table checking people in, and again during the auction
to help keep track of who purchases what for how much.
June will sell the 50/50 tickets; Bev for the baskets; Lee for the big ticket items.
Newsletter: Newsletter is looking great, as always.
Webmaster: Website is going well and is up-to-date.
Historian: Still being worked.
Raffle: Not present.
Refreshments: Not present.
Baskets: Not present. In lieu of the tulle, people can use large, clear party bags from Joanne’s.
Sand Dollars: Books not here today.
Old Business: No old business.
New Business: No new business.
Show and Tell: No Show and Tell today.
Meeting was adjourned at 9:40 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Keating
Secretary
We encourage all
members to buy and/or
sell at least one packet of
Raffle Tickets.
Faux Fun!!
Making Art with Mark Menendez
November Baskets 2014
Chocolate Basket—Alise Duerr
Survival Kit – Patti Chierici
Summertime—Carol Anderson
Wine Tasting – Lee Blackwell & Judy
Hodgson
Margarita Party – Mary Keating & kay
Kennison
Teas – Mary Johnson
Food around the World –Bev Harker+
Mixed Media – M.J. Smith
Martini Anyone – Doreen Anderson & Susan Pietrasko
Just for Him – Agnes Dotson & Darlene Marcotte
Proposed Slate of Officers for 2015
To be voted on in November
President ------------------------------------- Pat Chierici
1st VP ------------------------------------------- Darlene Marcotte
2nd VP ----------------------------------------- Phyllis Chilcott
Treasurer/Newsletter ---------------- Carol Anderson
Secretary ------------------------------------- Mary Keating
Ways and Means------------------------- The Board
Seminars -------------------------------------- M.J. Smith
Programs ------------------------------------- Donna Gensler &
Susan Pietrasko
Ways and Means
1. The tickets for our November Raffle Items have been sent to all members. A packet of 24 tickets
with color photos of the three items is being provided to each member to promote the sale of
tickets. The purchase price for the Raffle Tickets is $1.00 each or 6 tickets for $5.00.
As a reminder the three items for this year’s large Raffle are: a storage box with felt sections
(painted by Phyllis Chilcott); a corner shelf (painted by M. J. Smith; and a painted lamp (painted by
Pat Chierici) ;).
Remember, the Gift Card Tree needs to have donations to be
raffled off at the November Auction. Please bring in a gift card or cash to
2.
make this a very special “Gift” for the lucky winner.
3. Be sure to get your seats at the luncheon—the spots are going quickly—
several tables are all sold out!!
See you at the luncheon,
The Board
What do you think?
“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life” is a
quote by what famous artist?
TOY DRIVE IN
DECEMBER
Remember – at our December Holiday Party we
will also be sponsoring a toy drive for the Sharing
Center. Please bring an unwrapped toy for a child
or a teen to the party. Art related products are great! Sales
are starting now so keep this in mind!
WOMEN'S CENTER BOXES
Please return all Women's Center boxes you have painted
to Phyllis Chilcott as soon as you can. Bring them to the
luncheon if necessary to drop them off. Thank you.
Membership
2015 Membership Renewal
This year is flying by and it's time to start renewing those 2015 Memberships.
Our dues are still a bargain at only $15.00 for the year plus extra sand dollars for early
renewal! Please fill out the BBS renewal form and mail it along with your check to:
Brevard Brush Strokes
Attention: Membership
P. O. Box 763
Melbourne, FL 32902
Sand dollar bonuses for early renewal are:
September – 25, October – 15, November – 10, December – 5
Brevard Brush Strokes Membership Form
Name:
Address:
City :
State:
Zip Code:
Home Phone:______-______-____________
Cell Phone: ______-______-____________
E-Mail:
I would like my newsletter mailed to me:
I would like my newsletter e-mailed to me:
E-mail me a copy of the new member handbook:
Mail me a paper copy of the new member handbook:
Birth Month: ________________Day of month:____________
Yearly Dues are $15.00
Check #____________Cash:__________
SDP# (Required to be a member)_______________________
All SDP numbers will be verified as current with the National Decorative Painters
Revised 8/1/2013
Workshop Schedule
February
Patti Chierici
Acrylic Wash Snowman
March
M.J. Smith
Acrylic License Plate
April
Joyce Holmes
Rolling Pin Cover
May
Alise Duerr
Colored Pencils Butterfly Tangle
June
Sand Dollar Auction
July
No Meeting
August
Darlene Marcotte
Gourd Painting
September
M.J. Smith
Acrylic Marblehead Lighthouse
October
Alise Duerr, M.J. Smith & Phyllis Chilcotte
Faux Finishes
November
Art of Seasons Luncheon
December
Holiday Party & Officer Installation
We always welcome new members. If you know of anyone interested in
painting and having fun, please invite them to a meeting. You will receive 25
sand dollars for sponsoring a new member to join the chapter.
Our Chapter Supports Several Charities
 We are always collecting the Labels for Education and mailing books to
the troops. As a reminder - paperback books only and nothing with a
“racy” cover.
 In June we will be collecting donations for the animal shelter. Just bring
in pet food, kitty litter, paper towels and other pet-related items.
 In September we will be collecting men’s socks and toiletries for the
CTOD.
 In December, we will be delivering boxes with toiletries to the Women’s
Center, as well as collecting for Toys for Tots and contributing to the
Sharing Center.
Please direct all inquiries regarding Seminars to Darlene Marcotte at:
[email protected]
Darlene Marcotte
is the seminar chair for
BBS information
[email protected]
BBS Upcoming Seminars 2014
BBS
P.O. Box 763
Mark Menendez – October 17 & 18
Melbourne FL 32902
Attn: Darlene Marcotte,
Seminar Chair
Answer to – What do you think?
Pablo Picasso
SUNSHINE REMINDER
Please send all Sunshine requests
to Judy Severin at
[email protected]
For those of you who do not use
email; you may call her at
772-581-0782
Treasurer's Report October 2014
INCOME
Advertising
Chapter Pins
Raffle
50/50
Trash to Treasure
Membership Dues
Special Raffles
Seminars
Books Sale
Workshops - October
Workshops Memory Boxes
Other Income
Cookbooks
Sales at National
Bank Fee
Ways & Means:
Monthly Misc. Items Sold
June Container Auction
June Garden Basket
Art of the Seasons
November Luncheon
November Auction
November Raffle
Basket Raffle
50/50
Market Place
Seed Money
Gift Card Tree
Income Total
Previous Checkbook Balance
Plus Income
Minus Expenses
Current Checkbook Balance
CD Interest $ 0.0
EXPENSES
$135.00
$1,050.00
$72.00
$30.00
$45.00
Hall Rental
Sand Dollars
Sunshine
Insurance
Annual Chapter Service
Membership
Newsletter
Postage & PO Box Rental
Memory Boxes
President / Officers
Workshops & Make-it & Take-it
Seminars
Cookbook
Service Pins
Copies & Supplies
Refreshments
Treasurer (checks)
Community Outreach/Service
Chapter Pins
Other
Ways & Means:
Raffle Tickets
November Auction
November Luncheon
November Baskets
Seed money
Program & Paddle Supplies
Gift Card Trees
June Auction
$180.00
$10.30
$187.00
$2396.78
$115.44
$100.00
Miscellaneous
Video equip.
Storage
Website & Maintenance
$1,332.00
$8,527.27
$1,332.00
-$2,989.52
$6,869.75
$2,905.58
Expenses Total
$2,989.52
WEBSITES TO CHECKOUT
by Alise Duerr www.alisesart.com
www.classicamyjoanne.wordpress.com is
the website for Amy Mogish. She has many
acrylic and colored pencil designs. Many of
her designs have a rich old world look to
them.
www.stephsfolkart.com is the website for
Steph's Folk Art Studio in Pennsylvania Dutch
Country. I have been there and it is a
great place to visit and shop. She
carries and sells online many patterns
from JoSonja Jansen, Karen Hubbard,
Holly Hanley, Lynne Andrews and
more. Some surfaces are available
and you can check out her classes
and seminars.
www.simply-cotton.com - This website by
Debbie Cotton has some unique packets with
designs for old style cars, tractors and trucks if
you are looking for the ornament or item to
paint for the man in your life (or you!).