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Windy Brushes Tales May—June 2011 1

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Don’t Forget:

• Purchase WB gift certificates for your friends, family.

• REMINDER-NEW VENUE IS CHANDLERS IN SCHAUMBURG.

• Send in your registration for our future meetings and seminars.

• Sign up for at least one of our wonderful education seminars.

• Share your artwork with us at the May Meeting at Chandler’s.

www.windybrushes.org

President’s Message Hi Everyone..... Our May meeting is the members’ art exhibit and bag raffle of items painted by our members. It is one of our major fund raisers. Be sure to donate a painted item to the raffle. Please invite guests to the meeting to appreciate and share this display of decorative painting talent. I am hoping we will have a meeting with an “overflow” of guests. Any member who brings a guest will receive one raffle ticket for a Windy Brushes Gift Certificate. Bring three guests, receive three raffle tickets! The art exhibit features members’ works painted in the last year. If works have already been shown in Chapter Display in the course of the year, please bring them again; they are always appreciated! The 27th anniversary of Windy Brushes will be celebrated at the May meeting. The 2011 Dedi-cated Service Award will be bestowed at this meeting. It is Windy Brushes’ highest form of recognition of a deserving member. It is an honor reserved for one who is nominated by fellow members for outstanding and consistent contributions of time and talent to the Chapter and promotion of decorative painting. Congratulations and thanks to the 2011 Dedicated Service Award recipient and thanks to all who took time to nominate a member. Evonne Einoris will teach the July 9th Paint-In Seminar. It is a wood textured Heidi England Santa painted on a tall mini sled. It is truly a beautiful project. The Board wishes to extend the invitation to all members in good standing to enjoy this seminar free of charge as a way of thanking everyone for Chapter support throughout the past year. A charge of $25 per attendee will cover the two large tubes of the wood texture material. The Chapter will pick up the expenses of venue rental and costs, pattern packet, teacher stipend, and lunch. The Board members have volunteered to bring salads for lunch. Debi Gajewski is selling the sleds to the Chapter for $2 each. Details are in the pertinent article in this newsletter. A sample will be displayed at the May meeting and registration will be taken then as time will be needed to order the wood texture. Sincere thanks to Ann Johnson who has volunteered to decorate a table at the SDP conference banquet. Also, thanks to Camille Anzelmo, Toni Girten, Ronni Benedetti, Chris Wood, Catherine Plomb, Edna Devore, and Barb Marshall who have volunteered to paint decorations for another table. I wish at this time to say a very special thank you to Toni Girten for editing, printing, and mailing the newsletters. It is a time consuming job but one which is deeply appreciated by all of us. Thank you, Toni! If you have signed up to have you newsletter mailed and have not been receiving it, please let me know at [email protected]. I print the envelopes and try to keep the list updated. We are all looking forward to gathering at the May 14th meeting at Chandler’s. Don’t forget to bring a painted item for bag raffle and your painted works to exhibit. Sincerely, Dorothy Carbonara


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HAPPY BIRTHDAY

WINDY BRUSHES 2011 OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS

Sandy Braun May 20

Peg Brennan June 16

Carol Clair June 13

Susan Cozzi June 4

Kathleen Crow April 23

Jane Drynan April 26

Christine Grable May 12

Sue Jacobs June 6

Barbara Kniaz June 9

Jean Lewis June 25

Lorraine Hill-Liautaud May 6

Pat McClone May 23

Carol Miller May 20

Lynn Parsons June 18

Catherine Plomb June 25

Jennifer Rader May 28

Helga Schulz April 21

Rosemary Schulz May 27

Fran Sleezer May 30

Lynn Weinshrott June 14

Mary Ann Wilkison April 20

May you enjoy your birthdays and you

have a wonderful year.

President Dorothy Carbonara 1st VP—Education Ann Johnson 2nd VP– Programs Debi Gajewski Treasurer Toni Girten Secretary Chris Lee Newsletter Toni Girten “ Dorothy Carbonara Membership Camille Anzelmo Hospitality Bobbie Good Chapter Display Kathy Miller Parliamentarian Billie Morrow Ways and Means Mary Kay Fischer Raffles Sue Jacobs “ Judy King “ Jennifer Rader “ Pat McClone May & December Raffles Betty Burns Sunshine Cindy Miller Website Toni Girten Publicity Kathleen Crow Christmas Party Ann Johnson/Billie Morrow Caring & Sharing Barbara Marshall Library/Videos Doris Burdick Vintage Books Debbie Cole Favors/Centerpieces Ronni Benedetti Historian Carol Buck SDP Liaison Ann Johnson

SHUTTERFLY—WINDY BRUSHES PICTURES Toni has set up a Shutterfly.com account for Windy Brushes of Northern Illinois, which allows all our members to have access to photos from past meetings, seminar photos, etc. This gives everyone the ability to download photos for use in our newsletter and for chapter mem-bers to access the photos. The photos are online, so it does hold the files on the website and doesn't take up space on anyone's hard drive, except those you choose to download. It also al-lows you to select the size of each photo that you wish to download.

Thank you to our Webmaster, Jim Rupany I would like to thank and acknowledge our Webmaster, Jim Rupany (husband of our member, Bev Rupany) for his support of our chapter. Jim does a great job of keeping our website up-dated. We will be revising the website as an ongoing project, when time allows. Toni.

Vintage Books—Debbie Cole, Chair Members and guests, bring all your books, magazines and patterns, recycle them to another painter! Lots of great ideas, lots to choose from for your next project.


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2010 Budget 2011 Budget 2010 Budget 2011 Budget

REVENUES EXPENSES

Administration Administration

Convention $ - $ - Convention-SDP $ 500.00 $ 500.00

Money Market Income $ 60.00 $ 40.00 Miscellaneous $ 200.00 $ 100.00

N/A $ - $ - Bank Fees $ 50.00 $ 50.00

N/A $ - $ - Insurance $ 100.00 $ 100.00

Education $ 8,000.00 $ 8,000.00 Education $ 9,600.00 $ 9,000.00

$ - $ - Teacher $ - $ -

$ - $ - Equipment $ - $ -

$ - $ - Misc $ - $ -

$ - $ - Supplies $ - $ -

$ - $ - Transportation $ - $ -

$ - $ - Venue $ - $ -

$ - $ - Voucher $ - $ -

Programs $ 600.00 $ 600.00 Programs $ 600.00 $ 600.00

July Paint-in $ - $ 1,000.00 July Paint-in $ 325.00 $ 1,000.00

Hospitality-Meals $ 8,000.00 $ 7,500.00 Hospitality-Meals $ 8,000.00 $ 8,000.00

$ - $ - Favors/Center Pieces $ 300.00 $ 300.00

Table Fees $ 200.00 $ 150.00 Table Fees $ 500.00 $ 500.00

Birthday/Christmas Party $ - $ - Birthday/Christmas Party $ 750.00 $ 750.00

Ways & Means $ 400.00 $ 400.00 Ways & Means $ 200.00 $ 200.00

Silent Auction-Meeting $ 50.00 $ 50.00 $ - $ -

Silent Auction-SDP $ 50.00 $ 50.00 $ - $ -

White Elephant Sale $ 270.00 $ 250.00 White Elephant $ - $ -

SDP Marketplace $ 350.00 $ - SDP - Marketplace $ 150.00 $ -

Recipe Project $ 490.00 $ - Recipe Project Quilt-2011 $ 500.00 $ 500.00 Quilt Project - 2011 $ 250.00 $ 250.00

Raffles - Regular $ 800.00 $ 800.00 Raffles - Regular $ 50.00 $ 50.00

May Basket Raffle $ 900.00 $ 900.00 $ - $ -

Special Raffle $ 350.00 $ 350.00 $ - $ -

Christmas Bag Raffle $ 1,500.00 $ 1,500.00 $ - $ -

Membership Membership

Dues $ 1,500.00 $ 1,500.00 Dues $ 140.00 $ 140.00

Directory Directory $ 250.00 $ 250.00

Communication Communication

Newsletter (Ads) $ 50.00 $ 50.00 Newsletter $ 800.00 $ 600.00

Web Site $ - $ - Web Site $ 30.00 $ 50.00

Philanthropic Philanthropic

DAC $ - $ - DAC $ 50.00 $ 50.00

SDP-Scholarship $ - $ - SDP-Scholarship $ 100.00 $ 100.00

SDP-Donation $ - $ - SDP-Donation $ 100.00 $ 100.00

SDP-Foundation $ - $ - SDP-Foundation $ 100.00 $ 100.00

Library $ 50.00 $ 50.00 Library $ 50.00 $ 50.00

Vintage Books $ 75.00 $ 75.00 Vintage Books $ - $ -

Historian $ - $ - Historian $ 100.00 $ 50.00

Publicity $ - $ - Publicity $ - $ -

Storage $ - $ - Storage $ 875.00 $ 875.00

Sunshine $ - $ - Sunshine $ 25.00 $ -

Other $ - $ - Other $ - $ -

Totals $ 24,195.00 $ 23,765.00 Totals $ 24,195.00 $ 23,765.00


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SDP LIASION UPDATE Ann Johnson SDP ELECTIONS & BYLAWS REVISIONS The Decorative Painter magazine, Issue 1, 2011 includes Proposed Bylaws Amendments. The 2011 Slate of Officers along with their biographies is also printed in this issue. An Absentee Ballot to vote for the officers is printed on Page 115 of Issue 1 - please vote and to insure that your vote counts, be sure you read the instructions carefully on how to submit your ballot. According to the bylaws only the Slate of Officers may be voted on by absentee ballot. If you will be attending conference and the annual meeting, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE YOUR SDP 2011 MEMBERSHIP CARD with you. You will need to show it to receive a ballot. If you’re asking “What does SDP do for me?”: Ask yourself the following questions - Where does the network of travel teach-ers come from (along with the abundance of their patterns and books)? What influenced the availability of short handled paint brushes? What influenced the manufacture of bottled acrylics, mediums, fabric paints, and surfaces? How many of your friends are tied to decorative painting? No SDP! No chapters!??? No seminars? SDP BLOGS Have you signed up to receive SDP Blogs? Articles covered in the blogs just within the last 2 months cover: lessons & infor-mation on colored pencils and center of interest in paintings; brush cleaning tips; health tips for artists; conference information. So if you haven’t signed up yet, do so soon.

SPD UPDATE – by Ann Johnson

Membership Card

In order to save on postage fees and better utilize your membership dollars, we are sending

your 2011 SDP membership card with Issue #1

of the 2011 Decorative Painter magazine in-

stead in a separate mailing like we’ve done in

the past. Issue #1 will mail in late February. All

chapter presidents have been notified about this

change. If your president has any questions about this change in policy,

she is welcome to email [email protected].

ADD SOME BLING TO YOUR WARDROBE Add some eye-catching splash to any outfit with this fashionista

painter’s necklace! It includes a generous 32″ double silver plate chain. The stylish heart- shaped pendant acts as a

focal point to the dangling charms. A faux pearl and crystal bobble, two paint brushes, and a rhinestone-encrusted

palette makes this a CHARMING gift for only $18!

Make A Donation-The economic situation has had a devastating effect on not-for-profit organiza-tions. SDP in no exception. The stock market tumble has reduced our investment reserves. We have

had to lay off employees and are still looking for cuts to make our budget balance. Consider giving

a one-time donation* to help us through the hard times. How much is up to you. $5, $10, $25,

$50, $100 or more. If every member could give only $5 extra this year, it would make an enormous

difference. Don't hesitate because you cannot give a lot, do what you can. Send donations to:

Society of Decorative Painters, 393 N. McLean Blvd., Wichita, KS 67203-5968


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Windy Brushes Gift Certificates

Remember to purchase your Windy Brushes Gift Certificates for that special painter in your life...a great gift for any occasion.

Note: In my absence at the May meeting, please see Ann Johnson or Camille Anzelmo for your gift certificate purchases. Thank you. Toni

CHAPTER DISPLAY—Kathy Miller, Chair

Chapter Display will not be at the May meeting since we will need room for the Art Show and the bag

raffle. Since the July meeting is a paint-in, there will not be a display then. It will return at the September meeting.

Centerpieces and Favors for 2011—Ronni Benedetti, Chair As chairperson for the centerpieces and favors, I have listed the names of the members who agreed at the November 2010 meeting to do centerpieces/favors for the 2011 chapter meetings: May—Bettie Slazyk July—None Required September—Ronni Benedetti November—Toni Girten I will be in touch with you again as we get close to the meeting, if you have volunteered to do cen-terpieces/favors. Thank you ladies! Ronni Benedetti, Chair

Windy Brushes Christmas Party: 12/10/2011

Thanks to the following members: Chris Wood, Debbie Cole, Ann Johnson, Sue Jacobs, Kelly

Lovewell, Toni Girten, Bobbie Good, Sue Cozzi, Camille Anzelmo, Mary Ecker and Cyndi Monroe.

They have volunteered to paint and decorate tables for the Christmas Party. There is one

themed table left not chosen: Santa. Please contact Ann Johnson or Billie Morrow if you are in-

terested in painting and decorating the “Santa Table” for the Christmas Party. It could be a fun

project for a few friends to work on. The tables will have a centerpiece and 10 place settings. We

had some beautiful table decorations last year, and we know our members will come thru again

for 2012. Thanks again to the volunteers. Billie Morrow, Co-Chair

May Art Show—Debi Gajewski, Program Chair Dear Members, it is that time of the year once again. A time when we get to see all that wonderful artwork you have been Saving for that special reveal. Please bring up to 2 items that you wish to display at the May meeting. There will be tables set up to showcase your pieces. Please note: if your piece needs an easel (whether it be free standing or tabletop) please be sure to bring it for the display. There will be a card furnished for your to write your name, medium the art is done in and who/which teacher you may have taken the class with. Please fill it out and set in front of your work. Debi Gajewski will be there to help you set up your artwork. We look forward to seeing the vast talents of our members.


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WINDY BRUSHES SEMINAR CALENDAR Education Chair—Ann Johnson - 630-665-0108, [email protected]

2011 October 21-23 Lynn Deptula—Acrylics 2012 February 24-26 Betsy Troyer—Jo Sonya Style—Acrylics Sue Jacobs—Watercolor Sandy Braun—Acrylics April 27-29 Janelle Johnson—Colored Pencils November 2-4 Joyce Sieve—Watercolor

MARK YOUR CALENDAR-IPP SEMINAR SCHEDULE

All Painters Wanted—Sister Chapters & Non-members are invited to attend IPP seminars. See the projects on our website at www.illinoisprairiepainters.org Contact information is listed below: 2011 Sept. TBA

CONTACT:

Bettie Slazyk – [email protected] / 219-972-9439

Windy Brushes Christmas Party: 12/10/2011

Thanks to the following members: Chris Wood, Debbie Cole, Ann Johnson, Sue Jacobs, Kelly Lovewell, Toni Girten, Bobbi Good, Sue Cozzi, Camille Anzelmo, Mary Ecker and Cyndi Monroe. They have volunteered to paint and decorate tables for the Christmas Party. There is one themed

table left not chosen: Santa. Please contact Ann Johnson or Billie Morrow if you are interested in painting and decorating the “Santa Table” for the Christmas Party. It could be a fun project for a few friends to work on. The tables will have a centerpiece and 10 place settings. We had some

2011 Nominating Committee – Billie Morrow

The Nominating Committee for the 2012 Windy Brushes slate of officers is being formed. Nominees names will be pre-

sented at the September Chapter Meeting. Please contact me for additional information or a desire to either serve on the

Nominating Committee or be considered for an position on the slate of officers for 2012.

Chris Lee’s Trip to Australia

Looks like a wonderful adventure for Chris and her husband. And yes, those are ‘real’ pearls Chris is model-ing!


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Windy Brushes of Northern Illinois, a Chapter of the Society of Decorative Painters presents

LYNNE DEPTULA SEMINAR OCTOBER 21, 22, 23, 2011

LOCATION; TO BE ANNOUNCED 9:00 AM-4:00 PM (doors open at 8:15 AM)

Friday OCT 21, 2011 Saturday, OCT 22, 2011 Sunday, OCT 23, 2011 9” round Floor cloth 17”x36” 31” X 8”

Lynne Deptula Seminar Registration Form October 21, 22, 23, 2011

Class Fees; Members $40.00 per day, All three day =$105.00 Non-members $45.00 per day

Full payment must accompany registration Supply list and general information will be available at the July meeting

Name: _____________________________________ Phone: __________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________________________

City: __________________________________ State:____ Zip: ______ Email: ___________________________________

To register by mail, send form with check payable to Windy Brushes to Ann Johnson 544 Inca Blvd, Carol Stream, IL 60188. Enclose a stamped ($0.44) self-addressed envelope to receive supply list, prep instructions and general information For information: Call Ann Johnson (PH: 1-630-665-0108; CELL 1-630-939-9108) (Email: [email protected] ) CHECK ALL THAT APPLY Member Non-Member ___ All 3 classes (Members $105) (Non-members $135) $______________ $_________ ____ Friday – (Member $40.00) (Non-member $45.) $______________ $_________ ____ Saturday – (Membe$40.00) (Non-member $45.) $ ______________ $_________ ____ Sunday - ( Member $40.00) (Non-member $45.) $ ______________ $_________ TOTAL $ _____________ $ _________ Check # _______ ______ Supply list-Stamped, self-addressed envelope enclosed

Patterns distributed in class. n Checks will be deposited upon receipt. Registration numbers must be sufficient as of September10, 2011 to conduct the seminar. All money will be refunded if Windy Brushes cancels the seminar.

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2011 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

The $15.00 annual chapter membership fee in Windy Brushes of Northern Illinois entitles

one to receive six informative bi-monthly newsletters and a Chapter membership direc-

tory. It also gives the right to participate in the meetings, programs and educational ac-tivities planned by the Chapter. It affords an opportunity to meet other painters through-

out the area.

• Renewal Applications for Windy Brushes membership received • after December 1, 2010 requires an additional $5.00. New chapter

membership is still $15.00 annually.

ONE MUST BE AN SDP MEMBER TO BELONG TO A CHAPTER.

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Name: _____________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________

City: ________________________ __ State: ______ Zip: __________

SDP Membership #: _______________ (on mailing label of your DP)

Receive newsletter via e-mail Yes______ No _______

Home Phone: ________________

Bus. Ph: ____________________List in directory? Yes __ No __ Cell #: _____________________List in directory? Yes __ No __

E-mail: ____________________________________ List in directory? Yes __ No __

Birthdate: ______________ (Month & Day) Spouse: _______________(Name)

Teacher? Yes __ No __ Signature: ________________________________________Date: _________________

Check Amount $_______ (*See note below) New Member _____

Please make check payable to: WINDY BRUSHES

Mail check along with your membership application to: Camille Anzelmo, 1146 Grissom Trail, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-3011

Please fill in all blanks, even if you are renewing and all information remains the same.

Many of you belong to multiple SDP chapters. Do you? If yes, please list other chapters ____________________________________, _______________________________________

*If you will be unable to pick up your 2011 Membership Card & Directory and would like it mailed to you, add $2.00 to your renewal payment. No 2010 Directories will be mailed without prior payment of the $2.00. Thank you for your understanding.

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SUNSHINE—Cindy Miller, Chair

*Please remember the following members and their families: *Lynn Parsons (a member and Kathleen Crow’s granddaughter) *Nancy Carley’s husband/Cheryl Putz’s father

*Judy Theisen recuperating from surgery. *Bobbie Good on her foot surgery. *Keep those members that are homebound and unable to

2010 Windy Brushes—Financials April 20, 2011

Submitted: Toni Girten-Treasurer Checking: $ 4,669.50 Savings: $ 4,942.63 Total: $ 9,612.63

Thank You Notes • Nancy Carley and Cheri Putz for the cards and prayers for their husband/father.

• Kathleen Crow and Lynn Parsons for the prayers during Lynn’s ongoing treatments.

Historian for 2010—Carol Buck

Carol Buck, Chair – Please remember to send any photos or mementos you would like to share with the Chapter and add to our historical scrapbooks, via email ([email protected]) or snail mail. Thank you.

2011 Windy Brushes Proposed Budget Due to the weather and illnesses in February, there was a very low turnout at the board meeting, therefore, the budget was not

presented for board review, and was tabled for the next board meeting in April, which was reviewed at the April board meeting and the proposed 2011 WB budget is included in the current newsletter. The WB 2011 Proposed Budget will be presented at

the May 14, 2011 WB chapter meeting at Chandler’s for chapter membership approval. The proposed 2011 budget is contained in this newsletter for review. Note: I will be in Wichita from May 12 –May 22 and will be unable to attend the May

14 chapter meeting, if you have any questions regarding the budget prior to the meeting, please contact me via email or my cell phone (847-494-8318), or our President, Dorothy Carbonara. Toni Girten—Treasurer

2011 Windy Brushes Christmas Party Co-Chairs: Billie Morrow and Ann Johnson

The plans for the Windy Brushes Holiday Party are underway. It will be at Chandlers in Schaumburg. As with past Christmas parties, we are asking for our members to take part, decorating individual tables with their creativity. Each table will have a different theme. More information will be provided at the May meeting along with a sign-up sheet for members ready to share their great talent in celebration of our 2011 Windy Brushes Christmas Party.

Attendance Contest Members who attend Windy Brushes Chapter 2011 meetings will have their name put in a box for each

meeting they attend in 2011. A name will be drawn from that box for a prize at the Christmas Party.

Proposed Increase in Chapter Membership Dues for 2012 At the April 2011 Windy Brushes board meeting it was discussed and proposed to be voted on by our chapter members in good standing at the May 14, 2011 chapter meeting that our annual Windy Brushes membership be increased from $15.00 to $20.00,

effective for 2012 chapter membership. Camille Anzelmo-Membership Chair and Toni Girten-Treasurer


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Windy Brushes of Northern Illinois Saturday, May 14, 2011

CHANDLER’S COUNTRY CLUB

OWNED AND OPERATED BY SCHAUMBURG PARK DISTRICT 401 North Roselle Road

Schaumburg, IL 60194-3529 847-885-9009

Registration, Coffee & Tea Service, Fruit and Mini Muffins – 9:00 Meeting 10:00 – 11:15 Lunch 11:15 – 12:30

Salad: Fresh Baked Rolls and Butter

Luncheon: Will be served family-style: Salad, 2 Main Entrees, Starch, Vegetable OR

Fruit Plate Dessert: Chapter Birthday Cake and Ice Cream

Art Exhibit, Raffles, Presentation of Dedicated Service Award -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

REGISTRATION AND DRAWING FORM

For Saturday, May 14, 2011 *Reservations Due by: Saturday, May 7, 2011

*Reservations received by the due date will be eligible for table centerpiece drawing We will no longer accept ‘Pay at the Door’ reservations

Main Entree______ Fruit Plate ______ Number of Person (s) ____ @ $24.00 each for the luncheon/meeting fee

Separate check for luncheon - amount $ _______ I will participate in the Art Exhibit: YES ______ NO ________

# of pieces___, please bring your own stand, i.e. easel, etc.

I would like to purchase #__ of sleds for the July Paint-in @ $2.00 per piece, pick up at the May meeting from Debi Gajewski. Please pay Debi at the May meeting for those items.

Please see article and registration form in this newsletter, regarding the details of the July Paint-in.

Name _______________________________ Guest(s) _________________, ___________________

Dietary Restrictions or Food Allergies: ___________________________________________

Return: REGISTRATION AND DRAWING FORM ALONG WITH CHECK(S):

PAYABLE TO – WINDY BRUSHES: Checks will be deposited upon receipt.

To: Bobbie Good, C/O Toni Girten

1066 Carpenter CT Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-3011

Phone: 847-494-8318 or email at [email protected] for additional information.

Thank you for following our new reservation deadlines/guidelines.

*Camille Anzelmo will be at the Hospitality registration table for signing in and name cards.

*Debi Gajewski will be handling the Art Exhibit, please see her for your registration for of your pieces in the art exhibit. Remember to bring you own stand or easel for displaying your pieces.


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Ways and Means—Mary Kay Fischer, Chair

Just returned from the Jewelry Show at the Rosemont Convention Center. I will be showing lots of great totes and other terrific finds at the Ways and Means table. Stop by at the May 14 chapter meeting at Chandler’s.

2011 Windy Brushes Calendar May

7 Reservations due for May meeting 14 Chapter Meeting – Chandler’s Banquets, Schaumburg, IL

17-21 SDP Conference - Wichita, KS June

6 Board Meeting - IHOP 5:30 PM Dinner / 6:30 Meeting 10 Newsletter articles due

July 1 Reservations due for July Paint-In 9 Chapter Paint-In IUCC (Red Door Church, Bartlett)

August 1 Board Meeting - IHOP 5:30 PM Dinner / 6:30 Meeting 5 Newsletter articles due 15-19 HOOT

September 1 SDP and Windy Brushes 2012 membership renewal begins 2 Reservations due for September meeting 10 Chapter Meeting – Chandler’s Banquets, Schaumburg, IL

October 3 Board Meeting - IHOP 5:30 PM Dinner / 6:30 Meeting 7 Newsletter articles due 21-23 Seminar – Lynn Deptula – IUCC (Red Door Church, Bartlett)

November 4 Reservations due for November meeting If possible also, December (Christmas Party) and January meeting 12 Chapter Meeting – Chandler’s Banquets, Schaumburg, IL

December 2 Reservations due for December Christmas Party 5 Joint Board Meeting - IHOP 5:30 PM Dinner / 6:30 Meeting 9 Newsletter articles due 10 Christmas Party – Chandler’s Banquets, Schaumburg, IL 30 Reservations due for January 14, 2012 meeting

Windy Brushes Board Meetings @ IHOP 1671 West Lake Street, Addison, IL

WB Chapter Meetings @ Chandler’s Banquets 401 N. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg, IL (located on the Schaumburg Golf Club grounds)

Windy Brushes’ Seminars @ Immanuel United Church of Christ 415 W. North Ave., Bartlett, IL


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PUBLICITY

EXCITING NEWS!!!! Our own Sue Jacobs is now a certified teacher of Zentangle, "A Drawing therapy (Medical jargon)" as described in Sue's pamphlet. Sue completed her training and is ready to share her knowledge and talents. She is offering two workshops through the DuPage Art League. One will be on Tuesday, September 6, 2011, for adults. The workshop is from 1:00 to 3:30 at a cost of $45.00, which includes all supplies. On Monday, October 10, 2011(no school), she is offering a "Tweens and Teens" workshop for those 10 years old and up. This workshop is also from 1:00 to 3:30, with all sup-plies included at $35.00. Sue shared her knowledge of Zentangle at a Windy Brushes meeting and sparked the interest of many. If you are not familiar with Zentangles please go to www.zentangle.com. Sue has more information at [email protected]. Watch for the Fall sign-up at www.dupageartleague.org. Do you have "exciting news" to share ? Please let me know. Kathleen Crow

Sharing and Caring

In the month of May we will be remembering our veterans by collecting grooming items. they will be delivered to the military hospital. It preferred that that we get the travel size containers of the products. This list is an idea of some of the things they could use. I'm sure some of you will think of more items. Combs toothbrushes toothpaste deodorant Body powder such as " Gold Bond" shave cream lotion etc. puzzle books such as Crosswords, word search or sudoku

We will also continue collecting children items, for the Carmelite Sister's shelter for children in crisis situations.

Thank you for your donations, Barbara Marshall and Bettie Slazyk

Bettie made a visit to the St. Joseph Carmelite Home

For Girls on Friday, April 8 to present our donation

Check in the amount of $120.00, along with a lovely

canvas Bettie painted for the home.

REMINDER: THE MAY CHAPTER MEETING IS OUR SPECIAL MAY BAG RAFFLE. Please be sure to bring at least one painted piece to be included in this special raffle. Thank you for your generous support of our chapter through your raffle donations and your purchase of raffle tickets. Your Raffle Committee


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Windy Brushes Quilt—2011 FUNDRAISER If you would like additional coupon raffle books or would like to turn in your ticket stubs

and money collected, please see Toni Girten. Please send your completed stubs and checks to Toni Girten at 1066 Carpenter CT., Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

Any additional questions or needed information, please email Toni at [email protected]

Or phone her at 847-494-8318. Thank you.

Special thank you to Bobbie Good for supplying the quilt photos for publication in this newsletter..


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Christmas in July Paint-In, Saturday, July 9, 2011-Red Door Church, Bartlett All members in “good standing” are invited to participate in the Windy Brushes Chapter July Paint-In. This wonder-ful seminar invitation is only open to members. As a Chapter, we take great pride in all we have accomplished to achieve our goal of decorative painting education. The support of the members throughout the year in seminars and various chapter activities is deeply appreciated and recognized by the Board. This Paint-In seminar is free of charge. The Chapter will cover the cost of venue rental and charges, teacher stipend, pattern packets, and lunch. Lunch and breakfast treats will be pro-vided by the Board, however, if anyone wishes to contribute an item to the table, please feel invited to do so. This contribution is also deeply appreciated. The July Paint-In is a fun event and everyone is invited to participate. NOTE: Please be aware some may be sensitive to the fumes of the wood texture material. Please bring a mask or do not sign up for this program as the Chapter cannot be liable. Remember to bring a cushion for the chair. Reservation deadline is the May 14, 2011 chapter meeting; time is needed to order a sufficient supply of the wood tex-ture. Mail check (make payable to Windy Brushes) and mail registration form to:

Toni Girten @ 1066 Carpenter CT, Elk Grove Village, IL, 60007-3011 ([email protected])

Call: 847-494-8318 Pattern packets and the sleds will be available at the May 14th meeting. Please see Debi Gajewski to make your payment for the surfaces and receive the sled and packet. Base coating instructions are included in the packet. Windy Brushes is grateful to Evonne for sharing this beautiful project with us. The Santa is a Heidi England work; she has given Evonne permission and her blessing to teach it. Thanks so much to Heidi England. Heidi will be teaching a seminar at Banbury Fair this summer. It is a Noah’s Ark table. Please see Banbury Fair web site for details.

Paint-In Seminar Reservation

Christmas in July Saturday, July 9, 2011

Door opens 8:30 AM – Class begins at 9AM Immanuel United Church of Christ

(Red Door Church) 415 West North Avenue

Bartlett, IL

Name ________________________________________Phone ___________________________________ Enclosed is $25 ___________ Check # __________ Cash Received _________ by ___________Date:_____ Pattern packets and surfaces will be obtained at the May 14th meeting. Prep instructions are in the packet. Please arrange to have someone obtain a surface and packet if unable to attend the meeting. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Surface and pattern packet received by _____________________________. If you purchase surfaces from Debi they are $2.00 per piece and payable to Debi Gajewski at the May meeting. Debi will collect the payments for the surfaces and pay-ment for the paint-in needs to be sent to Toni Girten with the above registration form. You may include the July 2011 regis-tration form, along with your registration form for the May 14, 2011 chapter meeting.

I would like to purchase # of sleds_____________@ $2.00, Total: $__________


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Secretary’s Report – Chris Lee

Windy Brushes General Meeting January 8, 2011 – Chandlers Country Club President – Dorothy Carbonara Called the meeting to order at 10:04am. Welcomed everyone. Special remem-brance for Lorene Kiso member and mother of Betsy Troyer. She passed away December 2010. Also asked that we remember Sheila Rouse who was recently diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Nominating Committee – Debi Gajewski and Billie Morrow Installed 2011 officers: President Dorothy Carbonara 1st VP Ann Johnson 2nd VP Debi Gajewski Secretary Chris Lee Treasurer Toni Girten 1st VP – Ann Johnson Presented 2011 seminars; Feb 12, 13 & 14 is Mark Polomchak (which is full), March 4, 5 & 6 is Sandy Scales (painters needed), October 21, 22 & 23 is Lynn Deptula. Currently one seminar is scheduled for 2012 – Janelle Johnson for April 27, 28 & 29. Requested that members let her know which teachers they’d like to have. SDP Conference is May 17th through the 21st. Registration is now open. Don’t miss the tour if going to conference. Volunteers needed. Members also reminded to apply for the SDP scholarship. 2nd VP – Debi Gajewski Today’s program is being taught by Sue Jacobs. People are welcome to stay if they had-n’t signed up before. Dorothy Carbonara advised that she invited Yvonne Einoris to teach at the July meeting. Treasurer , Newsletter & Web site – Toni Girten Our checking account holds $5,328.81, savings account holds $6,942.56 for a total of $12,271.37 . Reminded members to turn in the sold coupon books for the quilt raffle. She has more tickets to be sold. Turn in newsletter articles asap. The web site is updated as needed. Secretary – Chris Lee Nothing to report.. Membership – Camille Anzelmo We have 96 members and 2 business members. (down 7 members from last year) Directories will be available at the March meeting. Hospitality –Bobbie Good This is first meeting at Chandlers. Discussed move. Board meeting will be held at IHOP on 2/7 @ 5:30. Ways & Means – Mary Kay Fischer Absent Raffles – Sue Jacobs Raised $180.00 today. March will be the white elephant sale. Bring in items to donate. Publicity – Kathleen Crow Asked for pictures and artlcles. Chapter Display – Kathy Miller Absent. Members who brought in items were; Pat McClone, Myrna Patterson and Jan Baier. Parliamentarian – Billie Morrow Nothing to report. Caring & Sharing – Barbara Marshall Thanked members from bringing in the scarves and mittens. We’ve sent donations to Journey’s and the Carmalite Home. Betty Slazek talked about the boxes that were painted./donated. Has pictures for members to see. The nun’s need diapers/pull-ups for the children. Lending Library – Doris Burdick Asked members to complete questionnaire to identify items that they would like to see in the library. Sunshine – Cindy Miller Reported that Lohman has an ankle problem. Historian – Carol Buck Absent. Vintage Books – Denise Teson Vintage book sale today. Has more at home. Centerpieces & Favors – Ronni Benedetti This months centerpieces were provided by Debi Gajewski. Holiday Party – Dorothy asked for a chairperson. Ann Johnson volunteered. Will have information at the March meeting. Old Business – None New Business – None Adjourment Jan Baier motioned to adjourn the meeting at 10:55am seconded by Toni Girten


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Secretary’s Report – Chris Lee

Windy Brushes General Meeting March 12, 2011 – Chandlers Country Club President – Dorothy Carbonara Called the meeting to order at 1015am. Welcomed everyone. 1st VP – Ann Johnson Complete4d 2 wonderful seminars; Feb 12, 13 & 14 was Mark Polomchak and, March 4, 5 & 6 was Sandy Scales. Thanked helpers and attendees. October 21, 22 & 23 is Lynn Deptula. Asking members to help in putting the rumor that SDP is dead to rest. This isn’t true. SDP Conference is May 17th through the 21st. Members should sign up for classes to try something new. Also recommends that members sign up for the SDP blog.spacing 2nd VP – Debi Gajewski Wrote SDP about the rumor. Thanked them for being available to us. She’s teaching program today – textured crackle from DecoArt. At the July meeting, Yvonne Norris will be teaching quick wood Santa’s. Has Kathleen Reits coming for the September meeting to teach a watercolor of autumn leaves. A sample will be available at the July meeting. Plan-ning on “tidbits and ting a lings” for the November meeting (needs teachers). Reminded everyone that the CHA show (Craft & Hobby Assoc.) is in July at the Rosemont. Treasurer , Newsletter & Web site – Toni Girten Our checking account holds $,158.92, savings account holds $4,942.61 for a total of $9,101.53 Turn in newsletter articles right after the board meeting on April 4th. Secretary – Chris Lee Nothing to report.. Membership – Camille Anzelmo We have 96 members and 2 business members. Directories are now available. Hospitality –Bobbie Good There are 50 members in attendance today. The May meeting will be held upstairs in room D. Board meeting will be held at IHOP on 4/4 @ 5:30. Ways & Means – Mary Kay Fischer Having BIG sale. Will have new items at the May meeting. Raffles – Sue Jacobs White elephant today. Fill bags for $5.00. After the meeting, the price drops to $1.00 per full bag. After lunch, everything’s free. Asked members to bring in painted items for the May bag raffle. Publicity – Kathleen Crow The Arlington Heights library asked for new pamphlets. Chapter Display – Kathy Miller Thanked members for the items on display. There will not be a chapter display in May as we’re having our art show. Parliamentarian – Billie Morrow Advised that we’re proper. Ann Johnson presented proposed revision in the seminar standing rules.: MOTION: A motion was made by Camille Anzelmo and 2nd by Toni Girten as follows:

“Seminar teachers shall receive a per diem of $25.00 per day to cover dinners and sundry expenses. In-house te4acher’s provisions shall be negotiated at the time of contracting. Chapter will not be re4sponsible for any expenses incurred after the conclusion of the final day of the seminar unless negotiated at the time of the contraction or any additional expenses due to a natural disaster or an Act of God, unless negotiated at the time of the contracting.”

The reason for the motion is that we all know that in this day and age, lawsuits are becoming very prevalent. If the chapter pays for liquor and the teacher or the seminar chair is involved in an accident, there is real potential for a lawsuit naming the Chapter as a defendant. If this were to occur, the very least the Chapter would have to do would be to hire an attorney to defend the Chapter. Worst case, would be a judgement that would bankrupt the Chapter. There is also a very real possibility that any suit could also name the officers and the seminar chair personally (we are not bonded or covered by insurance!!). Discussion was held. Nancy Simpson motioned to approve and 2nd by Camille Anzelmo. Motion approved. MOTION: A motion was made by Camille Anzelmo and 2nd by Toni Girten as follows:

“Teacher’s transportation fee shall be paid from their home/studio address, unless special arrangements are made at the time the contract is signed. (i.e. if teacher will be teaching for 2 chapters back to back, splitting of transportation fee may be negotiated) Mileage4 reimbursement shall be based on IRS publication 17 or from www.irs.gov. allowed business expense mileage reimbursements in effect at the time of the seminar. Commercial transportation will be provided to and from the airport at arrival and departure.”

Discussion was held. Chris Lee motioned to approve and 2nd by Debi Gajewski. Motion approved Caring & Sharing – Barbara Marshall Read letter she received from St. Joseph’s Carmalite Home for Children thanking the club for the boxes. Asked members to bring in supplies. Lending Library – Doris Burdick Asked members to complete questionnaire to identify items that they would like to see in the library. Sunshine – Cindy Miller Congratulated Ronnie Bennedetti on her 40th anniversary and Betty Miller on her 60th anniversary. Judy Theisen had hip surgery and Karen Budmats injured her back. Historian – Carol Buck Nothing to report Vintage Books – Debbie Cole Thanked everyone for donations and purchases. Centerpieces & Favors – Ronni Benedetti This months centerpieces were provided by Camille Anzelmo and Sue Konzie. Betty Slazyk will be doing the May centerpieces/favors. Holiday Party – Billie Morrow and Ann Johnson Looking for volunteers to decorate tables. Each table will have a different theme. Quilt – Nancy Simpson and Jan Kuehne Quilt is now on display at the fabric store and they’re selling tickets. Ann Johnson looking into displaying the quilt at conference. Members asked for better pictures. Old Business – Dorothy asked how many members were going to conference. So far, approx 5 – 6 members planning on attend-ing. New Business – Sue Jacobs an official CZT (Certified Zentangle Teacher). Linda Kinnamon is teaching a collage class for $30 at the Arts in Bartlett Gallery. Adjourment Kathleen Crowe motioned to adjourn the meeting at 11:00am seconded by Diane Puste.

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