VWS Annual Meeting-official notification

Well, here it is, finally. This email notice will also be printed and sent to ALL members via "snail-mail". You will also receive a copy of the by-laws with indications of revisions.

If you want to print this version and tear off the form at the bottom, please feel free to do so- we will be happy to receive your checks ASAP!

Many thanks to Everett Webber for taking on the appointment of Treasurer at this time, and jumping in for the Annual Meeting. Our best wishes and thanks to Marlene Kramer for her work as Treasurer this past 9 months.

Cindy Crawford

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VERMONT WATERCOLOR SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING
Sunday, November 19, 2006
11:30 AM-4 PM
Location: Three Stallion Inn, 665 Stock Farm Rd. Randolph, Vermont 05060
1-800-424-5575 www.threestallioninn.com
Cost: $26.00 per person

Directions: From Burlington, Vermont:
Mileage: 60 miles
Take I-89S to exit 4 towards Randolph. Take a right off of the interstate ramp and follow for 2 miles. Turn left onto stock farm road and follow .5 miles.

From Rutland, Vermont:
Take Route 4 east for 10 miles. Take a slight left onto VT-100 and follow for 10 miles. Turn right onto VT 107 and follow for 10 miles. Take a left onto Main Street which is VT 12 and follow for 8 miles stay straight and go onto Central St. VT-66. Take a right on Stock Farm Road and follow for .5 miles.

From White River Junction, Vermont:
Mileage: 32 miles
Take I-89N and follow for 27 miles. Take exit 4 towards Randolph. Go left off of the interstate ramp and follow for 2 miles. Turn left onto Stock Farm Road and follow .5 miles.


Agenda: (subject to change as needed) The time of arrival and departure will remain the same unless the membership wishes to extend discussion to 4:30
11:30 AM: Arrive, check in coffee, drinks
12 PM: Luncheon and Society Business, Elections
1 PM: Break
1:15 PM Dessert- By-Laws changes-discussion and voting
2 PM Program: “Who Are We and Where are We Going”- a Panel presentation and discussion
4-(4:30) PM end
OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION as required by the by-laws:

Proposed changes to Vermont Watercolor Society By-Laws:

Article II: Purpose
As written:
(1) To maintain and extend appreciation of Vermont Watercolor Artists and the art of Watercolor painting in the State of Vermont.
(2) To further the exhibition and education of fine Watercolor Artists in Vermont.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT:
(1) To maintain and extend appreciation of Watercolor Artists and the art of Watercolor painting .
(2)To further the exhibition and education of fine Watercolor Artists.


AS WRITTEN:
Article III MEMBERSHIP
Artist members must maintain a residence in Vermont.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT:
Artists may reside in any state, region or country
Article IV OFFICERS:
Original language:
(1) All elected officers of VWS must be legal (full time) residents of the State of Vermont.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT:
(1) All elected officers may be from any state, region or country.
Article V: ELECTION OF OFFICERS
ADDENDUM:
Anyone who has served as President of Vermont Watercolor Society for one year or more is entitled to a lifetime membership at no cost. Currently serving officers do not have to pay dues during their terms of service.

Article VI MEETINGS/QUORUM
Original language: MEETINGS: Unless otherwise provided by amendment hereto, monthly meetings shall be held during the months April through November. The time and place of such meetings shall be determined by the elected officers.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT
MEETINGS: There shall be at least two membership meetings during the year. One shall be in the Spring, and the Annual Meeting shall be in November. The time and place of such meetings shall be determined by the elected officers.

Fill the section below out, cut off, and return it with your check for $26.00 PER PERSON, to:

Everett Webber-VWS Treasurer
5 Longwood Lane
West Lebanon, N.H. 03784

THIS FORM AND PAYMENT MUST BE POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN NOVEMBER 8, 2006. It is critical that we give the Inn an accurate count on November 13. Please indicate if you prefer a vegetarian meal. YOUCAN ALSO PAY YOUR 2007 DUES of $35.00 AT THIS TIME. SEE BELOW.

Due to some severe allergies amongst several of our members, we request that you refrain from wearing perfumes or scented products at this meeting. THANK YOU!

Prepared by Cynthia Crawford- VWS President cindy@creaturekinships.com 802-649-1411
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VERMONT WATERCOLOR SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING. NOVEMBER 19, 2006. 11:30 AM-4 PM
Three Stallion Inn, Randolph Vermont.

I_______________________________________________ am enclosing $_______________ for __________________people at the rate of $26.00 per person. I understand that this fee serves as a non-refundable reservation for attendance and luncheon. This payment will be postmarked no later than NOVEMBER 8, 2006.

I prefer a vegetarian meal_______
I prefer a meal including meat______
(Select one)
I agree to come to this meeting as “unscented” as possible, in consideration for allergic members.

Signature_______________________________

Address_________________________________

________________________________________

Phone___________________________________

Email___________________________________

Please Make Checks Payable to: Vermont Watercolor Society
____I am also enclosing my dues of $35.00 for the year 2007 on a SEPARATE CHECK

____I cannot attend but I am enclosing my dues of $35.00 for the year 2007

Return to:

Everett Webber-VWS Treasurer
5 Longwood Lane
West Lebanon, N. H. 03784