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SUNSHINE STATE DECORATIVE
ARTISTS STATE
RETREAT-MARCH 2011
THEME: Sail Away On a Sea of Color
Dear Fellow Painters,
The new 2010-2011 Board Members are:
Peggy Miller, President
Lola Morrison, 1st VP
Sandra Neuling 2nd VP
Julie Danke, Treasurer
Marilyn Kerr, Secretary
Ann Roberts, Room and Board Registration
Pat Otto, Webmaster
Committee helpers: Toni VanKirk, Ruth Johnson, Joan Miles,
Delores Richter, Fran Poppell, Donna Basnight & Ruth Orwig.
I apologize if I forgot anyone. Please let me know if you
would like to help. "Many Hands Make Less Work"
WELCOME
to the 10th year of SSDA and this year's Sunshine State Decorative Artist's
Retreat, “Sailing on a Sea of Color”. I'm so thankful to be
part of the National Society of Decorative Painters and the
decorative painting circle of friends. You have an
opportunity to meet the nicest friends that have so many
ideas from many chapters, and share experiences that you
both enjoy. I agree with past President, Ann Roberts, when
she wrote, “you will meet and greet new and old friends and
make memories you will never forget”.
Attendees must be a member of SDP and must pay annual dues
of $15.00 to SSDA. If you are a past member and didn't pay
your dues for 2010, they are due now. If you are attending
the 2011 retreat for the first time, then you will owe
$15.00 for dues for 2011. As a reminder to all members,
please include your dues with your payments. Should you owe
dues, our Treasurer will automatically pay your dues from
your first payment.
The dates are March 3-6, 2011 at Dayspring Episcopal
Training Center in Parrish, FL. We have had our retreat here
for the past several years. It is easy to find and a map
below shows directions from Ellenton Outlet Mall. Dayspring
has a very peaceful setting with a large main lodge, cabins,
dorms, and homes all nestled on the north bank of the
Manatee River. Space is limited so please register as soon
as possible. Monthly payments may be made to SSDA and sent
to our Treasurer, Julie Danke 5219 18th Ave. E. Bradenton,
FL 34208,
dankedoodles@aol.com (941) 747-0055. Any question
can be directed to Peggy Miller, President
paintnpeg@aol.com
(941) 758-0609. Visit our web site
www.ssdaretreat.com
It will be updated as time moves along, plus the booklet and
all forms for registering and choosing classes will be
online
Classes that have been selected this year are: oil,
watercolor, acrylics, colored pencil, pastel, fabric and a
faux finish. We have reduced the amount of classes for 2011
with positive thoughts that there will be no classes
cancelled and more students per class.
Please select your classes early. CLASS checks will not go
to the teachers until January 15, 2011. So you may choose
early without fear of your check clearing the bank until
after the first of the New Year. You will be notified when
your check(s) are being sent to the teachers. Telephone
numbers and e-mail addresses will be required on your
registration form.
The deadline for full registration payments and class
payments is December 1, 2010. Registration payments cash or
checks will be deposited when received.
Fun Raffles: First Vice President, Lola Morrison,
Chairperson
We would truly appreciate you bringing a hand painted item
or a paint related item to donate to our raffle. If you
would like to donate but cannot attend, perhaps a friend
could bring it or contact Lola.
ugotlola@att.net
Hand Painted Gift Exchange: We have an optional gift
exchange among attendees. It must be hand-painted, signed
and have a value of at least $25.00 or more and fit in one
or two brown paper bags. The committee will check each item
for value and signature, place them in a brown bag or two
and list all participants. If you bring a gift, you will
receive a gift. This is so much fun!
I look forward to seeing you in March 2011. All information
is on our forms, on our web or call me!
Painting Hugs,
Peggy Miller
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