State meeting, April 8, 2015

Attending: Ellen Wilson Pruitt-New Dimensions, Irene Adams- New Dimensions, Nedra Steury-Palette Talk, Gretchen Bryant- Kokomo Porcelain Artists, Neva Boyce- Kokomo, Leanna Sherman -PFS, Helen Hammond-Pallete Talk, Stephanie Monleg- Blooms, CJ Laster New Dimensions, Barb Bougher- Pallette Talk, Llana Deno- Lafayette P. Artists, Marjorie Rynes,-Lafayette P. Artists, Janine Carey- Central , Bettie Fields-Hoosier, Patty Kimmich- Hoosier, Carolyn Jung-New Dimensions, Patricia Bonteager-Kokomo, Claudia Lindman, Blooms, Sherry Hoefling- Bartholomew.

1. Not for profit -Meeting to order by President Sherry Hoefling, April 9, 2015. Motion carried by Helen Hammond and secured asking for new Business, non-profit. No new or old business, meeting adjourned.

2. State Board meeting called to order by President Sherry Hoefling

3. Reading of the Treasurer’s report delayed as the books waiting Audit.

4. Reading of the Sect report was noted the same as prior meeting on 4-8-15

5. Update from Ellen Wilson-Pruitt for the Porcelain Art school was noted same as yesterday 4-8-15

6. State Fair, Regina was not available for an update

7. Old Business…$20 tickets for Mobile, Alabama WOCP in August, please see Leanna Sherman if interested in purchasing any tickets

8. New Business…

1. For the most part, had positive feedback from attendees and vendors regarding site, and length of convention.

2. Convention for next year. Email Sherry Hoefling regarding what was good and where we need improvements. Include ideas to make it better. One of the suggestions brought up was to introduce winners, along with their artwork at the banquet, so people could see faces along with names. Ellen will be adding more explanatory messages in her newsletter.

3. Leanna and Sherry as State Representatives will be going to WOCP Convention and will take artwork for the Indiana display and bring it back. Bring your pieces to School on that Wednesday and have any easels and packages marked accordingly.

7. Next State meeting will be held at Saturday June 20 at 11 AM Lincoln Square Restaurant located at 7308 East 21 street, Indpls, IN (Next to the Marriott on 21 Street).

9. Claudia gave preliminary information regarding next year’s Convention. Dates are April 13&14 and vendor set up will be April 12 in the afternoon . The theme is In the Garden with bird, bees and Butterflies. , 3 Southern clubs, Bartholomew, Hoosier and Bloom of Bloomington are hosting the 2016 convention at Serendipity’s in Plainfield, IN . List of duties will be given at the June meeting.

10. Ellen encouraged everyone to review the WOCP online as a great source of information and communication to check for updates.

11. Guild Treasurers will need to send membership money and forms to CC Jung since she is the new treasurer as of April 8 2016.

12. Motion to adjourn was made by Leanna and seconded by Helen.