VWS SPRING MEETING FORM and info 5-16-07

Spring Greetings everyone!

Apologies for this rather late update. An unpleasant encounter with a speeding truck from behind me totaled my car and threw off my schedule for a while. (I’m fine). Enclosed you will find a form to fill out for the Spring meeting. Please send your checks and commitments as soon as possible. A paper version of this form will also be sent out, but the fastest way to get this done is to print out the form from this message. Please remember, this will also be on our web page:
www.vermontwatercolorsociety.com

First, though, a bit of news and some reminders:
Judson Pealer’s Painting “MME. Pealer” was chosen to represent VWS on the postcard for our upcoming show at the Miller Arts Center. Congratulations, Jud!

Miller Gallery show: June 30- August 10. Bring ONE entry June 23- 11AM to 4 PM .

REMINDER: Green Mountain Fine Art Gallery Show ends on May 20. 2007. Pick-up is May 21-26 during gallery hours. (11-6 daily except Tuesdays). We will notify you before pick-up time if your work has been sold.

REMINDER: When you come to the Spring Meeting, if you have any watercolors on display at the Inn, it is time to remove or replace them. Prints are acceptable, as are metal frames. If you are new you may bring 1 or 2 works for display as this is an on-going open show. For more information, please contact Anne McFarren
admcfarren@cs.com

Check at the front desk for inventory.

VWS SPRING MEETING

Sunday, June 2, 2007
Cortina Inn, 103 US Route 4, Killington Vermont 05751
(We are 7 miles East of Rutland, VT on US Route 4 on the left side of the road. We are 3 miles West of the junction of Routes 100 & 4 on the right side of the road.
En Route Call 800-451-6108)
http://www.cortinainn.com
10 AM-4:30 PM

AGENDA:
10 AM: Steering Committee/Officers Meeting
11 AM Set-up
11:30 AM Arrivals, check-in
12:15 PM Seating, Luncheon, Business Meeting
1-Reports
2-Old Business
3-New Business
1:30-2 Informal break/Slide show- Images from American Watercolor Society
2 PM Presentation: VWS Survey Results
3 PM: Discussion
4-4:30 PM closure-take down
These times are approximate, but DO be on time for the beginning of the meeting at 12:15 and DO plan to stay for the Presentation and Discussion. Plan to arrive at least by 12 to check in, preferably earlier. The ideas that come from our Survey Presentation and Discussion will be vital to the future of our Society- in fact, probably relevant to it’s ultimate survival. We have had very good, positive feedback from you, our members, and we have heard from you where you would like to see VWS go in the future. Your participation will be essential to realize these ambitions. The best way to prepare for this discussion is to think about how you can play a part in implementing those things that you wish to see happen.

Just for Fun!

Bring a 2”x2” piece of watercolor paper painted with your favorite colors on it (no images-just color). We will make some sort of mosaic with the pieces. Who knows what will happen after that!

During the break you will have an opportunity to see what the top artists are doing in the American Watercolor society via a slide show.
There will be some information about workshops and possibly some materials to explore. Stay tuned.

The details: Fill out the tear-off section below and send, along with a check for $22.00 per person, made out to Vermont Watercolor Society, to:

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

These must be IN HAND by May 30. Keep in mind that May 28 is a holiday and there will be no mail service. There will be no refunds for cancellations after May 30 except in the case of a dire emergency.

NOTE: Please come “unscented”- i.e. no perfumes , colognes or scented products and tobacco odors, due to allergies of several members of this Society to these products. DO bring a friend or family member, especially if you know someone who might be interested in joining.

MEAL CHOICES:
1. Chef’s Salad
Mixed salad greens with ham, cheese, turkey, swiss and cheddar cheese, hard boiled egg,
tomatoes, onions, cucumbers with choice of dressing, Soup of the Day and Fresh Baked Rolls

2. Roast Vermont Turkey Sandwich
Open Face Native Turkey with Sliced Apples, Melted Cheddar Cheese, Cranberry Relish,
served with Soup of the Day and Cortina Chips

If you are a vegetarian, choose “Chef’s Salad” and indicate “vegetarian”.

See you there!

Cynthia Crawford
VWS President 2007-2007
cynthia.crawford@gmail.com
www.vermontwatercolorsociety.com




TEAR OFF--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Vermont Watercolor Society Spring Meeting June 3, 2007 Cortina Inn, Killington Vermont

Name_________________________________________

Guest(s)_________________________________________

Amount____________________ ($22.00 per person)

Phone____________________ email___________________

Meal choices: Pick one meal
1.Chef’s Salad (#)_______vegetarian (#)__________
2.Roast Vermont Turkey Sandwich (#)____________
Special Dietary Needs____________

Due Date: Must be received by June 30, 2007
Send to:
Everett Webber, 5 Longwood Lane West Lebanon, N.H. 03784 ph. 603-643-5450
everett.h.webber@valley.net
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