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FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/GreaterCincinnatiDecora tiveArtists WEB SITE: www.gcdapainters.org

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We have had ornaments or baskets turned in by 20 members as of the September meeting. I know several of you told me you were almost done, but just couldnt get finished in time to bring to Septembers meeting. Believe me

when I tell you I understand but please, please, please make this a priority and bring to the October meeting. Turn-ing in six (6) hand painted ornaments or painting a raffle basket is a requirement for you to obtain Member in Good

Standing for next year. (There are other requirements you must meet as well. Please refer to the ChaptersStanding

The following members brought in ornaments: Joan Bruce, Carol Cole, Kim Kohler and Jean Sanning. You all did a great job on them! Below is the basket painted by Jo Sharpshair and brought to the September meeting. It is adorable!

Please contact me for Raffle tickets to sell. I will have them at the next meeting or if you need some sooner, contact me to make arrangements to get them. Raffle ticket sales are the second largest fundraiser we have for the chapter so lets get busy and sell some tickets. The baskets with ornaments will be raffled at the Member Christmas Party on December 13th.

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Dear GCDA Members, Thank you sooooo very much for your generosity to the Yellow Ribbon Center and for being gracious and friendly hostesses!!! You all ROCK!! It was really great to load up Keith Maupins van last meeting with so much STUFF!! Both the conversations and food were sensational! Its easy being the Service Chair when chapter members provide such wonderful support!

Our October Meeting is the Official Service Meeting, and Robert and Candace from Starfire Council of Greater Cin-cinnati will be attending our meeting. They will stay for lunch and help paint the rest of the Walker Bags. Please bring your painting gear and stencils. I will also bring stencils and plenty of paint. Robert will take the painted bags with him to distribute to the Residents of the Nursing Home where he volunteers. Thanks again for your support. I am so proud to be part of such a giving chapter!! Peggy _________________________________________________ What is the Starfire Council of Greater Cincinnati? Starfire is focused on decreasing the social isolation felt by people with disabilities. The study below was done by Jack Peeler in the 1990s. He asked 51 people with disa- !"# startling picture of isolation. As you can see, out of all the people in a persons life, friends and other citizens com-prised the smallest number by far. Thats why at Starfire, we are challenged to change this picture by helping peo-ple with disabilities and their families connect to a network of friends, neighbors, and others in their community. Working with one person at a time, we believe we can de-crease peoples sense of loneliness, and work toward a good life.

For more information, go to www.yellowribbonsupport.com For more information about Starfire: www.starfirecouncil.org/

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The month of September has passed quickly! There have been so many things to do-lots of fall activities, craft show season be-ginning, fall sports, GCDA activities--makes me think that I better start painting for the holidays! Our September meeting was a canvas painting class taught by Sandie Tieman. Thank you so much Sandie, for sharing your talents with us. The class was well attended and enjoyed by all! Stephanie Hauser taught a 6-hour seminar on Saturday, September 19. The project, called Cat and Company was a gourd painted with Acrylics. 16 people attended this second seminar of the year! Thank you to Stephanie for all of the work that was put into making the class very successful! Our October meeting will be our Service Project/Painting meeting. We will also paint our nametags as time permits. Thanks to Peggy Hermes for getting the service project together for us! I will be teaching the November class project. Please look for the project information/registration form in this newsletter. The class is a galvanized steel Christmas ornament painted with multi-surface acrylics. Please sign up by November 5th. Thank you for all of your suggestions, help and support in planning our programs. I have scheduled the monthly programs for 2016. It is wonderful that we have so many members willing to share their talents with us! Please come to our monthly meetings and take classes and seminars! Happy Painting! Emily

Please call or email me with questions about programs or other painting opportunities. Email: emilyjstamm@gmail.com or call (859)331-8599.

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CHAPTER MEETING SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP SENIOR AND C OMMUNITY ARTS CENTER

Date: SEPTEMBER 13, 2015

12:05 PM The founder of the Yellow Ribbon Support Center, Keith Maupin, was introduced. Keith gave an overview of the Yellow Ribbon group. He explained his mission to support troops serving our country. Questions regarding his journey and the process of collecting and shipping care packages were answered. Keith thanked members for their donations and joined us for lunch. President: Linda Kohler called the meeting to order at 12:50 PM. Secretary: Gayle Wissel July 2015 Chapter Meeting Minutes accepted as read (or corrected). Motion to Accept 1st nd Sherida England Treasurer: Melanie Wilmhoff Ending balances for July 31, 2015 are as follows: o Checking: $3,329.09 Savings: $11,118.84 Motion to Accept 1st nd Jean Sanning The August Treasurers Report will be in the newsletter. VP Programs: Emily Stamm Twelve members are registered for Sandie Tiemans class project today. Sixteen members have signed up for Stephanie Hausers 9/19 seminar. Classes for 2016 are being lined up. 2nd VP/Membership: Michelle Kohler Meet the Members: Today we met Emily Stamm. Updates are being made to the Picture Directory. 2016 membership renewals are being accepted. The form and check must be submitted together. We will paint wooden palette shaped name tags at the October meeting. Ways & Means: Daisy Masminster Two items will be raffled - a carousel paint bottle rack and a shower gel/body lotion set. Newsletter and Website: Pat Hull The deadline to submit reports for the newsletter is the 22nd of the month. Publicity: Carole Arend Pictures of Keith Maupins visit were taken today. Service: Peggy Hermes Appreciation was expressed for todays generous donations to the Yellow Ribbon Support Center. At the October meeting, we will paint walker bags to send to St. Margaret Hall through the Starfire Council. Robert and his leader will join us. 2016 Retreat Chair: -Chair: Jo Ann Sharpshair Jo Ann reported that the retreat committee will be meeting at Sandies. The deadline for submitting projects is near. De-cisions on projects will be made so that brochures can be printed. The preview party is November 1st. Christmas Raffle: Melanie Wilmhoff Raffle tickets are available today. Christmas ornaments can be turned in at the October meeting. Christmas Party Chair -Chair: Carolyn Riehle The committee has met. The centerpieces, decorations, and food have been decided. The committee needs to set a date to meet and paint. Nominating Committee Chair: Jan Bowen, Carol Cole, Anne Dick, Peggy Hermes, Pat Hull - No report.

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Hospitality : Jan Bowen, Eileen Hanlon, Judy Helmes, and Mary Ann Slizewski The lunch was great today! Sunshine: Mary Galioto No report. Historian : Carolyn Riehle No report. Old Business: Alice Goldfuss made a suggestion to donate $50 to the Yellow Ribbon Support Center to help cover shipping and handling expenses of items given today to Keith Maupin. Motion to Accept 1st nd Melanie Wilmhoff New Business: Daisy Masminsters granddaughter has graduated boot camp. She is now a United States Marine! We send her our best wishes! Show and Tell: Suzanne Fairbanks Show and Tell items are detailed in the newsletter. Ways & Means Raffle: Peggy Hermes won the carousel paint rack. Sherida England won the shower gel and body lotion. Nametag Raffle: JoAnn Heurich was wearing her nametag. She won $5.

Motion to Adjourn 1:11 pm - 1st nd Alice Goldfuss

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Beginning Balance Checking Acct $3,329.09 Receipts Bus trip to Hoot $305.00 Total Receipts $305.00 Disbursements Admission to HOOT $240.00 Hoot bus trip (drinks & snacks) $53.90 Sunshine $41.54

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$66.78 Christmas Party $46.54 Total Disbursements $448.76 Ending Balance Checking Acct $3,185.33 Savings Acct Beginning Balance $11,118.65 Interest 8/1/15 thru 8/31/15 $0.19 Savings Account Ending Balance $11,118.84

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GCDA BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2015 President: Linda Kohler 513-521-1151 - lkohler8891@gmail.com Past President: Susan Parrett 513-825-0805 - s1parrett@fuse.net VP of Programs: Emily Stamm 859-331-8599 - emilyjstamm@gmail.com VP Membership: Michelle Kohler 513-521-1151 - kohlerm@outlook.com Secretary: Gayle Wissel 513-741-2991 - gemlw116@gmail.com Treasurer: Melanie Wilmhoff 859-689-7668 - melwilmhoff@twc.com GCDA STANDING COMMITTEES 2015 Ways & Means: Daisy Masminster 513-922-5417 daisyracedance@gmail.com Retreat Chair 2016: Theresa Morris 513-702-0346 theresam1953@me.com Community Service: Peggy Hermes 513-258-1359 Peggy_Hermes@yahoo.com Newsletter: Pat Hull - 513-860-1346 mphull92@gmail.com Publicity: Carole Arend caarend@fuse.net Website Pat Hull mphull92@gmail.com., Melanie Wilmhoff - melwilmhoff@twc.com, GCDA CHAIRMEN OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES 2015 Hospitality Mary Ann Slizewski 513-245-1631 sophia726@aol.com, Christmas Party Chair 2015 Melanie Wilmhoff 859-689-7668 - melwilmhoff@twc.com Sunshine Mary Galioto 513-729-1858 - mgalioto@cinci.rr.com Historian Carolyn Riehle 859-689-4849 - ceriehle@yahoo.com Show & Tell Suzanne Fairbanks 513-677-8736 - tfbanks@fuse.net Nominating Chair 2015 Jan Bowen, 513-521-0249 - jan.bowen@icloud.com

Jan Bowen, 513-521-0249, jan.bowen@icloud.com 9622 Millbrook Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45231 Website: www.janbowendesigns.com Ongoing acrylic classes, Beginner thru Advanced Request dates and times.

Anne Dick 513-941-0760, amdpaints@gmail.com 6839 Rapid Run Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45233 Ongoing Acrylic classes, Beginner thru Advanced Classes at Hobby Lobby Western Hills, (513) 347-6900. Call for dates and times. Classes at my home on Rapid Run: Request dates and times.

Linda Lee Whaley 859-689-4343 lindaleewhaley@gmail.com Hobby Lobby Florence, KY Canvas painting with acrylics, Beginner. Request dates and times. Melanie Wilmhoff 859-689-7668, melwilmhoff@twc.com 3431 Possum Path Rd., Burlington, KY 41005 Ceramics classes in my home. Request dates and times. Theresa Morris 513-702-0346, Theresa@theresastouch.com http:..www.theresastouch.com Calligraphy services and face painting for events.