Utah Guild of Heritage Artists: September 2018 Newsletter

Hi Ladies,

August opening social was so much fun! Thank you so much for your help with the baskets for our service project. I think I am seeing stars in my dreams. Ha Ha. I will have those at chapter meetings throughout the rest of the year, so have your donations for tickets ready. The small cabinet that Michele Walton painted for us is truly beautiful. Remember that all monies made on these baskets will go to Huntsman Cancer Center.

The last half of our year is really going to be fun! Glenna is teaching the Boo Box in September, and that will be on your own wood piece, so I guess it could be a Boo plate, if you wanted. Nola is teaching the Owl and the Turkey in October. The Owl is a quick paint project, so Nola will teach both at the same time. I also know that some of you have already painted the owl. I have already ordered wood for those who have signed up for it. If you missed signing up, I may have an extra piece of wood for the first to call it. Jan Pecharich is teaching the Helan Barrick Santa Bell in November, and we have had sign-ups for the bells. Jan is making some new bells for those who wish, but we need to know asap, so we can get those ordered.

Our Christmas party is on December 15th at my house. The cost is $25.00, and we are having it catered. We are also doing the ornament exchange, again. Start looking for that ornament that will thrill everyone now! We always laugh and have such a fun time at the Christmas party. I hope everyone can make it this year.

I just got off the phone with SDP and I apologize to all of you for the confusion with the membership cards. If you have not received your card yet, e-mail Lydia at SDP and she will send you an e-mail copy of it. Lydia said that they had quite a problem getting the cards out this year, and many did not receive them. The cost was getting to be too much to resend them, so they are just doing e-mail copies now. I am sorry for the confusion, Ladies. I may need a do-over on that one.

Elections are coming up, and any of you that are willing to serve, your help would be much appreciated. We have a great time as a board and would love to have you join us. Let me know if you are willing to help out.

I am also looking for suggestions for next years retreat. I know I want to have hedgehogs be a part of it, so if your imaginations come up with a fun theme, let me know. "Alice in Wonderland" was suggested and also a "Back to Nature" theme. Let me know if you think of something fun.

Thank you so much for all of the help that you give and I am looking forward to more painting fun with you.

Lisa Peck