Shirley called the meeting to order, welcomed everyone and gave the following reminder:
Reminder: Sept. meeting will be at Southwest Oklahoma City Library, at 2201 SW 134th, OKC (SW 134th is about 4 mi. south of I-240, down Penn. From I35, turn west onto SW 4th in Moore. Drive about 3 mi. Library is on north side of road, just west of Pennsylvania. Moore Norman South Penn Campus is just to the north of it. From I44, turn east on SW134th and go almost 2.5 miles. Just before Penn.) Bring floor covering for your space (shower curtain from Dollar Store would work. Also, nothing is to be taped or hung on walls.) 2201 SW 134th Street
There were 12 members in attendance.
Show and Tell: Lee Ann showed 2 necklaces, both Bargello but opposite coloring, that she had made. Myra showed a writing pen she had covered with a leaf cane at the top was a cute little lady bug. Nance showed a ‘bottle of hope’ that Lee Ann had made and donated. Kay showed a woven blanket button she had made.
Program: Finishing Techniques and Protective Finishes – Lee Ann and Shirley
Shirley gave a demonstration on how she sands and buffs her pieces.
She had a handout for everyone, “Finishing Techniques for Polymer Clay” and she explained her techniques.
Lee Ann spoke on Protective Finishes. She also had a handout for everyone.
She showed various products and had examples of pieces using those products.
Lisa had a handout for everyone on TLS, mica and Future.
Business Meeting:
1. Approval of July Meeting Notes– Motion by Angela, second by Myra; approved
2. Officers Reports: Vice President – Lee Ann: Upcoming programs:
Sept. – Rose Cane, taught by Penni Jo
Oct. – Ikat Cane, taught by Lisa
Treasurer – Angela gave the treasurers report.
Bottles of Hope Coordinator- Nance: Nance gave an update on the ‘bottles of hope’ project. She received one donation bottle at the meeting from LeeAnn. Nance had blank bottles available for whoever wanted to work on the project.
Librarian- Jane and Lee Ann will continue to bring books at our meetings.
Web Master- Stacie will do updates, Angela will do major web revisions and Myra will update the retreat page.
3. Old Business: State Fair Demo – (Angela) The guild is scheduled to Demo at the State Fair on Sunday September 16th from 2-6pm. Contact Angela for parking and fair passes.
Retreat 2013 – Penni Jo has posted a call for Artists with a September 7 deadline.
4. New Business: Guild Library Storage: Discuss possible options (Angela has some thoughts)
Other New Business: none
Announcements:
No raffle in September.