Presidents Message

February, 2011

Hi – I cannot believe January slipped past us so quickly. Should I remind you now how many days until our Christmas party and silent auction? Just kidding.

First, I want to thank Suzy and Kathy for their hard word in getting Arlene Linton to Arizona for the great seminar we had on January 27 and 28. I have received a card from Arlene and she thoroughly enjoyed teaching our chapter members and guests – as much as we enjoyed the classes she gave. I truly love painting lace, but it was wonderful learning the true techniques of lace painting from the master herself. Also, a huge thank you to our members and guests for the great luncheon and snacking dishes brought for the pot-lucks. Stupendous job ladies, and if you haven’t had enough lace painting, Arlene will be back in Arizona in November teaching in Tucson for the Guild. More info on that seminar as it becomes available.

There are several items this month to be aware of. Our monthly meeting will be on Wednesday, February 15 and I hope to see each of you in attendance. Vicki Buckman will be teaching – be sure to check out the website for pictures and TWT announcements. This meeting will also offer the opportunity for you to spend those GI Bills you have been accumulating during the past year. There will be a silent auction to spend your monies, but also remember to bring a painted item to donate to the auction so members will have a plethora of painted objects to bid on. If you have any questions, please contact the GI Bill chair – Karen Smith.

On Sunday, February 19^th, TWT will meet at The Tole Shop in Glendale for a day long paint fest to complete Memory Boxes for the local hospitals. Bring your own patterns and paints and complete a box you have started or paint one from scratch. (This event will be rescheduled to a later date)

We will also be having a pot-luck luncheon that day, so bring a dish to share. The event will begin at 10 and end at 3-4 PM. Please bring your painting friends, patterns and paints to share. TWT donated over 100 memory boxes last year and we have our sights on hitting 200 this year. Attendees do not have to be a member of TWT to paint that day, but please call Carolyn at the Tole Shop 623.937.7561 or send me an email slgourmet@cox.net to confirm your attendance. I will bring memory boxes to the meeting on the 15^th and again on Sunday.

I know many of you are planning to attend the Vegas convention at the end of this month. Please travel safely, have fun in your classes and we can’t wait to see the goodies you find at the trade show. Please bring your painted pieces (finished or not) and purchased goodies to the March meeting to share with those of us not attending.

I hope each of you have a Happy Valentines Day.

Sherri