P resid en t ’s Messa ge

J u l y 2 0 1 8 N e w s l e t t e r

Silver State Tole & Decorative Painters

Inside this issue:

Programs 2

Seminars 3

Sunshine 4

Birthdays 4

Membership 4

Hello Chapter Members,

We had an amazing time at the Shara

Reiner seminar. A lot of our painters almost

finished there boxes or other pieces that

were painted on. One of our members even

painted two at the same time! It was very

relaxing and laid back at times. The food

was good also. I must say, it was a big

success.

I want to give a big thank you to the

Seminar Committee. I couldn’t have pulled

the seminar off without your help.

Also, a great big thank you to Nicole

and Rocky for stepping up to take on the

Mark Menendez seminar in October. They

are getting things together for that and I’m

sure will be having a committee meeting

soon.

I also want to thank our awesome

monitors, Terry on Friday and Rocky on

Saturday. You both were a big help. So

thank you!!!

Our last chapter meeting went very well

too. We were small in numbers, but mighty

in painting. It’s that time a year again, hot,

summer and lots of vacation, but the

members who did come had a great time.

Shayron did a great job teaching and

everyone did an awesome job. We also had

some wonderful raffles, which gave those

who were there a higher chance at winning.

Win win!!! Yeah!!!

I’ve pulled together our nominating

committee for next year. I can’t believe

we’re half way through year. So start

thinking who would be willing to step up.

We need a new board (except Membership

if Nicole chooses to continue). Its time for

this board to step down and move over for

new.

The nominating committee will be

calling everyone soon. Not going to tell you

who they are because I want you to answer

your phone when they call. Remember this

is your chapter too, and we need your help.

There is going to be a board meeting. I

might be changing it to June 29. I will let

board members know on Tuesday, June 26,

for sure. If not it will be July 6 at Los Prados

at 11:00 a.m.

I hope everyone will be having an

amazing summer! Try to stay cool, it’s really

hot here in Las Vegas, way too hot for me,

and I’m sure for most of you. I truly

understand why everyone is on vacation

during this time a year. I’m looking forward

to cooler weather already, and summer has

just started. Thank goodness I have an

upright pool to stay cooler. That will be my

vacation place this summer!

Wishing everyone the best and I hope to

see you all soon. Keep smiling even when

it’s hard, keep painting even when the paint

dries out faster, and most of all be positive

and happy. See you all soon, enjoy your

vacations.

Your friend,

Gwen Palmer

August 11 Project:

Trick-Or-Treat Pumpkins

Designer: Jeanetta Cimo

Teacher: Jeanetta Cimo

Fee: $10

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Hospitality

Many thanks to all of you who

brought goodies to share for

our June meeting.

In July, we currently have no

one signed up for treats. If you

can bring treats, please

contact me. Your help will be

greatly appreciated.

Sheila Hughes

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July 2018 Newsletter

Pro g r am s Hello Ladies,

We had a great time in June painting our Baby

Swans. I would like to thank everyone who took the class

and I would like to thank Shayron for teaching. Great job

Shayron!

In July: Shiela Hughes will be teaching White Rise

Radience design by Maria

Merritt TDR. Sheila is a

beautiful painter and this

would be a wonderful

piece to paint. You can

order the wood that Sheila

painted it on or you can

paint it on something of

your own. If you want to

sign up for this workshop

you still have a little time

left so contact me ASAP!

The cost of this Workshop

is $15.00.

In August: We have

a new teacher to our

chapter, Jeannetta Cimo

from California. Jeannetta

is a great teacher and she

will be teaching a design

she designed herself,

called Trick-or-treat. This

project is an excellent

project for beginners and a

fun, no stress project to

get you in the mood for

Halloween. If you would

like to take this Workshop,

you can order the wood from Sheila. The cost of this

Workshop is $15.00.

In September: our

President, Gwen Palmer,

will be teaching a Jamie

Mills Price design. A

hanging Snowman banner.

Gwen is a great teacher a

had a lot of patience. She is

also a pro at painting

Jamie’s designs, so you can’t

go wrong with this Adorable

project. The wood for this

reject can be ordered from

Sheila. You need to specify if

you need the stand that goes

with the piece or not. The price of this workshop is

$15.00

If you have any questions contact me

Thank you ,

Cathy Frazier

SSTDP members pose

with their almost-

finished baby swans

from the chapter’s

June 9 meeting.

Chapter member

Shayron Monahan,

standing to the far left

in a blue apron,

taught the class.

Ways & Means

We made $79 on raffle ticket and

magazine sales at our June meeting.

Contact me if you have any raffle

items to offer at an upcoming

meeting.

Mary Davis

Mark Menendez Seminar

October 19 & 20, 2018 Who can attend? Registration is open to SSTDP

members until August. If space allows, our chapter will

open registration to other chapters, guests and non-

SSTDP members. We will know after our July 11 chapter

meeting if space will be opened up to neighboring chapter

members and any others expressing interest in this

seminar.

Seminar cost: TBD. A $25 deposit is due from

SSTDP members by July 14. The remaining balance will

be due at our Aug 11 meeting. Non-SSTDP members will

be charged an additional $25.

Seminar location & time: TBD.

This Seminar will offer:

• Tips and techniques on how to capture dramatic

REALISM.

• Four-Value approach to creating solid FORM.

• Secrets to gaining CONTRAST.

• Easy-to-learn COLOR PENCIL TECHNIQUE,

USING LESS LAYERING!

Se min a rs

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Rocky and I have agreed to take over the Seminar

Committee for the remainder of the year. We would like to

thank the current seminar committee for all the hard work

they have done so far, and we are very thankful for each

and everyone of you wonderful ladies.

We need a minimum of 10 people for the Mark

Menendez seminar. If you wish to attend this seminar, the

deadline to sign up with a $25 non-refundable deposit is

July 14.

If you would like to be on the committee and are not

on it already please, contact me or Rocky. I live on the

northwest side of town and I have a young daughter. I also

nanny for a 2 year old. So we will try to plan meetings to

fit schedules.

We will be holding our first meeting on July 20 at

noon at my house. During our first meeting I am hoping

to have several things done, the first being a price for the

Mark Menendez Seminar. I’m also hoping to get lots of

ideas for party favors.

If you have any questions in regards to seminars,

please feel free to reach out to either one of us.

Nicole & Rocky Garrett

Shara Reiner Seminar

Photos

June 22 & 23, 2018

More photos on page 4.

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July 2018 Newsletter

Thankfully we have

good news to report this

month . .

1. Jan Green is doing

well post shoulder

surgery. She is improving

with continuing physical therapy. We hope to see her at

chapter soon.

2. Rocky Garrett is back with us – she attend Shara’s

seminar as our monitor on Saturday and is doing very

well in her recovery.

3. Mary Davis’ husband, Jim, had knee replacement

surgery and is in physical therapy three times per

week. He is doing great and sometimes actually forgets

his cane – said he has the discomfort of healing which is

nothing as compared to what he had been suffering prior

to surgery.

Evie Vaccaro

Sun sh in e!

M em ber s hi p

Pat Pillen - July 23

Kristine Waskiewicz - July 18

Happy Birthday!

Nothing new on the membership front. We are sailing

smooth with member dues.

It is the beginning of summer and I know a lot of us

have plans. So for those of you who will not be attending

meetings during these hot summer months, please

remember that chapter dues, unless you have otherwise

been informed or are a new member, are due in

September.

These summer months will go by quickly and just

want to remind you ladies now.

Nicole Garrett

Sh ar a R ein er S em in a r c o n t . . .