NEXT MEETING: WEDNESDAY 25 NOVEMBER 2020
FENCIBLE LOUNGE, UXBRIDGE RD, HOWICK (NEXT TO THE HOWICK LIBRARY).
AGM/END OF YEAR PARTY
President’s Letter
Hello members,
Wow, we made it! This year will go down in the history of our club as a unique one indeed, but we have pulled through, stayed together, and all in all, enjoyed some amazing demonstrations, exhibitions and workshops. New friendships have been forged and a new wave of plein air painters are rising. I’m really looking forward to all that 2021 will bring. Thank you for your patience this year and a big thank you to all our volunteers and committee members. It’s been a team effort.
Our next meeting will be the last one of the year. It will begin with our AGM, followed by our End of Year Party. It will be a great fun night, once the formalities are done, so please join us. Bring along a plate of finger food to share; the club will provide wine and juice.
We will also have our centrepiece decoration competition, so get creative. I’m always blown away by what some members come up with, and I’m sure this year will be no different.
AGM Information
Most committee members are happy to continue with the portfolios. Please see below the Election of Committee information:
President – Elise De Silva
Vice President -Liz Payne – stepping down with Merv Appleton happy to step in.
Treasurer – Ken Tanner
Secretary – Carina Sim-Smith
Committee –
Janice Skinner, Cottage Coordinator
Amanda Gleason, Membership
Jennie Henry, Art Programme
Lesley Keane, Midwinter Exhibition – stepping down from committee
Emma Ritson – Stepping down from committee
We are still in need of someone to take care of the microphone and video camera for demonstrations.
This is an important part of us all enjoying these events. It would be great to have someone step
forward for this role.
Please find attached to this newsletter a committee nomination form which you can complete prior to
the AGM. These forms will also be provided on the night.
In other business, group fees are also due. Thank you to all those members who have paid. If you
haven’t, you can pay online (please make sure you put SUBS as a reference and your name) or at the
cottage. This will ensure you can participate in all our group’s activities next year.
As I mentioned in the last newsletter, I was very happy to be selected to paint the Chorus box on
Meadowlands Drive, Howick. Below are some pictures of how it turned out.
If you have any ‘wins’, please let me know. We’re happy to celebrate with you.
Take care, stay safe and see you back in February.
Elise De Silva
Our current 2020 committee members are:
President – Elise De Silva
Vice President – Liz Payne
Secretary – Carina Sim-Smith
Treasurer – Ken Tanner
Other committee members are:
Lesley Keane – Mid Winter Exhibition
Amanda Gleason – Membership
Emma Ritson
Jennie Henry
Merv Appleton
Janice Skinner – Gallery & Library
Off committee members are:
Wendy Oey – Website & Library
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