Nov. 22nd, 2011, Library Meeting Room

Refreshments and socializing started at 1 pm. President Carole Olson called the meeting to order at 1:30 pm.

Minutes: Lauren Radke read the Oct. 25th, 2011 meeting minutes which were approved with no corrections.

Treasurer's Report: Geri Dobs read the treasurer's report. As of Oct. 31st, 2011, a balance of $1,818.06 was reported.

Board Meetings: Carole Olson announced that board meetings in 2012 will continue to be at noon on the same day as general meetings. All members are welcome to attend board meetings.

Chamber of Commerce: Carole Olson announced that the Chamber of Commerce had expressed interest in working with the club. There was a show of hands to see if there was interest in getting more information, with a majority being in favor of it. Rachel Pavlic and Audrey Bunchkowski volunteered to get more information.

Christmas Party: The club Christmas party details were discussed. The party will take place at Lakeshore Family Restaurant on Highway 21 on the east side of Wautoma on Tuesday, December 6th at 12 noon. Members will order off the menu. A handmade ornament should be brought for members wishing to take part in the ornament exchange. A canned good donation for the food pantry should also be brought to the party. Approximately 20 members indicated they would be attending.

Wild Rose Library: Audrey Bunchkowski reported a good turn out for the artist's reception for the group show at the Wild Rose library. No sales were reported. The possibility of needing more pieces for next year's show was mentioned. Audrey announced that there was an opening for Feb. 2012. No one in attendance volunteered to display in February and if no one can be found, the January mixed media photography show will stay up for two months instead of one.

Stoneridge Brat Fry Fundraiser: Sue DeLain announced there was a sign up sheet at the front table for anyone willing to volunteer for the brat fry fundraiser. The new back up date for the fundraiser is May 12th, 2012. The first choice date of May 26th, 2012 remains the same. Sue also announced that the annual picnic will now take place in August instead of September.

Library Shelves: Carole Olson announced that hold harmless forms were available at the meeting for anyone displaying their artwork on the library shelves. The completed forms are to be given to the librarian. Carole also announced she would talk to the librarian regarding any available display space in other areas of the library.

Thank yous: Carole Olson and Geri Dobs read four thank you notes received by the club. WRAA thanked the club for their continued support by sponsoring awards at State Day. The two 2011 recipients of the Rural Rembrandt awards each sent thank yous, and the Berlin Library thanked members for their display of artwork.

Winter Challenge: This year's winter challenge idea was provided by Lynn Sallee, who offered the idea "Thinking Warm". Members should bring their winter challenge artworks to the first meeting of the year in April 2012 for a show and tell.

Director's Elections: Lynn Sallee was voted in as a new board member in a director's position. Joining Lynn are Nancy Smith and Marlene Smithers who agreed to continue their positions as directors for another two year term. Ryan Radke agreed to continue as a director for one more year.

Website: Audrey Bunchkowski announced that between August 17th and October 25th, 2011, there were 3,815 views on the club website. There were an additional 1,180 views from October 25th until November 15th, 2011.

Adjourn.

Critique: Dianne Veeser gave a critique of member's artwork and brought a display of her handmade jewelry.

Respectfully Submitted, Lauren Radke Secretary