POCONO MOUNTAIN ARTS COUNCIL

MINUTES OF JULY 3RD, 2008

7PM AT THE WILLS MANSION

OFFICERS: PRESENT President Fran Ferguson Treasurer Dan Ferguson

Vice President Valerie Sagheddu Secretary Millie Bishop

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Barb Abas Stephan Kager Chris Sparling

Matt Abas Pat Knecht Jill Sandt Swersie

Claire Abbazio Bernice Krol Pat Transue

Pat Baker Tricia L. Lippert Myra Trumpaitzky

Jorge Cruz Jayne Novinski Bernie Trumpaitzky, Guest

Donna Israel Riena Pisano-Schuman Mitsu Walters

GUEST SPEAKER:

Our Guest Speaker was Myra Trumpaitzky, a very talented lady. Myra was born in South Africa and raised in Kenya. She moved to the Pocono Mountains in 2003 from California were she lived for a number of years.

An award winning jewelry maker since 1994, her work has taken first place and has been published in magazines.

Myra brought in some of the materials she uses to create her jewelry. She explained in detail the materials she uses and the steps she takes to create her beautiful Sterling Silver pieces. Myra also showed us the beautiful ring she designed and made.

A question and answer period was established, and many questions asked.

As with her fantastic jewelry Myra’s presentation was very well done.

CALL TO ORDER:

President Fran Ferguson’s called the meeting to order at 7:10 PM. followed by the Salute to the Flag.

NEW MEMBER:

We welcome new members Stephan Kager- Acrylics, Riena Pisano-Schuman-Watercolor and Chris Sparling-Acrylics.

SECRETARIES REPORT:

Secretary Millie Bishop called for a motion to wave the reading of the June 5^th, 2008 minutes. Motion to wave the reading of the minutes as they have been e-mailed to everyone was made by Dan Ferguson second and carried.

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Treasurer Dan Ferguson reported the following for the month of June 2008.

Total Cash Receipts for month: Individual Dues $150.00, Commission Arts sales $16.25, Mountaintop Show $195.00

TOTAL INCOME: $ 361.25

Total Cash Disbursements for month: Dinner Dance <$100.00>. Meadowbrook Show Expense <$52.71>, Skytop Show <$52.71>, Office Supplies <$41.17>

TOTAL CASH DISBURSEMENTS: <$ 246.59>

Total Income for the month of June 2008 was < $ 114.66>

OUR TOTAL BOOK BALANCE as of June 30^th, 2008 $ 7.605.07

Plus Assets: CD plus interest 10,272.87

2^nd CD $ 5,000.00

OUR TOTAL ASSETS FOR THE MONTH OF June 2008 $22,877.94

Motion to accept Treasurers report was made by Myra Trumpaitzky second by Pat Transue and carried.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

President Fran Ferguson thanked everyone for attending our meeting the day before a holiday. She also told us to mark the show in back of the agenda as they have received a date for Meet and Greet at Sanofi as August 26^th.

Fran then went on to report we are in need of volunteers for our upcoming shows.

We have the man power for our members to volunteer for one show every year. The more volunteers we have the less work it is for everyone involved with the shows progress.

Fran also reported John Ahern had gone to a Flea Market and saw they had some racks for sale. If we purchase the racks, where would we store them? She looked into a storage facility, but they want $75.00 per month for a small locker. This can become very costly.

Fran will ask for a vote on the purchases of these racks when we get to the New Business section of our meeting.

Treasurer Dan Ferguson reported on the Borough Hall Show in Mt. Pocono. This show will be for emerging Artists and regular members will also be able to exhibit 3 to 4 pieces each.

ROTATING GALLERY:

Chair Pat Transue reported members of the rotating gallery have sold a total of 15 pieces to date. Pat also reported she has procured Pocono County Place,

They will need 12 pieces and The Chateau will need 36 pieces.

Pat also explained how the Rotating Gallery works for our new members.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Chairwomen Catherine Schratt was absent, no report.

FUND RAISING DIRECTOR:

Chair Donna Israel reported businesses are not donating prizes as they had in the past. Polices have changed.

OUR END OF MEETING MONTHLY DRAWING:

Once again Donna handed out slips of paper for you to put your name on, fold and drop it into the hat at the end of our meeting. She had the appropriate hat for Independence Day. She had an Uncle Sam’s Hat that was red, white and blue and had star all around the brim. Between the laughter and talking one name was picked. The winner was Stephan Kager. Donna presented him with a silk purse with some accessories. Come to our next meeting, join the fun and laughs, you could be our next winner.

OLD BUSINESS;

MOUNTAINTOP SHOW:

Chair Pat baker reported she is in need of a couple of more volunteers to mark the artist spaces.

Treasurer Dan Ferguson reported some businesses can not pay $350.00 and will pay $100.00 for membership. Dan made a motion to accept the $100.00 membership fee this was second by Pat Baker and carried.

NEW BUSINESS;

DINNER DANCE AT POCONO FARMS:

Chair Dan Ferguson reported we have sent a $100.00 dollar deposit.

MEADOWBRIOOK SHOW:

Trish Lowery reported we are having a meeting on July 10^th, at 10A.M. to discuss the show.

CALL FOR VOTE ON PURCHASE OF RACKS:

President Fran Ferguson made a motion and called for a vote to purchase racks for our members to use as seen at a flea market. Motion to purchase the racks was approved unanimously by all. Our new member Reina Pisano-Schuman volunteered to store all the racks for us.

ADJOURNMENT:

A motion to adjourn was made at 8.30PM second and carried.

SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY CAKE:

President Fan Ferguson announced the council had a cake and soda for all to help celebrate some special anniversaries. Secretary Mille Bishop, 55 years, Ann Sorenson 50 years and Myra Trumpaitzky 50 year. This was much appreciated and very thoughtful. A BIG THANK YOU.

SUBMITTED BY:

Secretary Millie Bishop

GUEST SPEAKER: Will be Dan Ferguson at our member meeting August 7^th.