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A.A.M.C. Meeting Minutes The May meeting was opened by President Sharon Ferina at 7:30 p.m. Two new members and guests were welcomed. The minutes were accepted with the correction to add the April Artist-of-the-Month. Donations are requested to pay for the demonstration artist. Jane Ball announced that membership fees are due October 1 and gave the treasurer’s report. Irma Russo reported 112 members and 174 Artisans mailed. Peg Meissner requested that artists pick up their works from Jay-Mar by May 16. Sylvia Wood informed the membership that it was decided at the Board Meeting that if artwork is hung at Galaxy Aviation for more than 1 year, it will be removed and deposited in Peg Meissner’s garage. Artists are required to place new works in May and November. A notice will be posted in the newsletter with names of artists who need to claim artwork. Sylvia also reported on the plein aire painting at the House of Refuge earlier in the day. Al Morrison-update on Art For Charity at Jay-Mar; 12 paintings have sold! Anyone willing to donate a painting that is wired and ready to hang, bring it to Jay-Mar with an envelope attached to the back, addressed to the charity of your choice. Also indicate a price for the work. The Installation Luncheon is Friday, June 18 at Eagle Marsh Golf Clubhouse, 12 noon. The cost is $18 and Valerie Geever is taking payment. Bring a Show-n-Tell. Seven seniors at four local high schools were awarded scholarships from AAMC. Tyler Hollis made careful examination of hundreds of applications to select the winners. Thanks are in order to Tyler Hollis, Jane Ball, Peg Meissner and Sally Browning Pearson. The winners were: Alexandra Agro and Kaitlyn Mills of MCHS; Ryan Payne and Jack Dennison Ryan-JBHS; Allison Newbold and Caroline Munhoz-South Fork HS; Jorge Ramos-Perez of Clark Advanced Learning Center. Congratulations to all the scholarship winners. President Ferina read several thank you letters from scholarship awardees, Alexandra Agro, Kaitlyn Mills and Ryan Payne; Hibiscus Children’s Foundation for Chuckee Cheese certificates at Christmas and Jim Overton, retiring manager of the Martin County Fair. President Ferina noted that Eve Samples (TC Palm columnist, April 24) highlighted Tyler Hollis for her children’s book illustration for the Sitton family. President Ferina and Debra Magrann attended the Martin County Cultural Advisory committee meeting on 4-15 moderated by Nancy Turrell, Executive Director-Martin County Arts Council. The Lyric theatre will hold an arts education performance expo, Jan.22, 2011 “To Reach the Impossible Dream”. AAMC may have an opportunity to hang themed artwork in the lobby. Another possible venue to showcase our art is the annual Art is Everywhere tour in December. President Ferina is seeking a volunteer to head up community opportunities. She also called for photos to be considered for the Molly’s House exhibit. Selections will be determined over the summer. In other news, she contacted the Leach Mansion regarding showing there. New business: Merrilee Lee is moving her Artist Framing Gallery to Jensen Beach. Sally Browning Pearson assisted a Brownie troop with earning an art badge. The Artist-of-the-Month was Val Geever. Five Minute Spotlight: Survey results. Sally Pearson has a drawing demo planned and is looking for a fabric artist. Thanks to the hostesses: Jane Ball, Doti Browning and Peg Meissner. The 50/50 was won by Judy Coffman, who donated a pair of handmade earrings which were won by Debra Magrann. Sally Pearson introduced the demo artist, Janet King of Sebring, FL. Submitted by Debra Magrann, |
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Officers for 2009-2010: |
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President: Sharon Ferina |
1st Vice-president: Irma Russo |
| 2nd Vice-president: Sally Pearson | Treasurer: Jane Ball |
| Recording Secretary: Debbie Magrann |
Public Relations (schools / scholarships): Tyler Hollis |
| County Fair: Valerie Geever | Historian: Sylver Wood |
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