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January 2020

B r u s h s t r o k e s

https://pwp-artist.com

Penn's Woods Painters now meets the 3rd Saturday of each month

at the Messiah Village Community Center in Mechanicsburg, PA.

RSVPs to Dee DeLorenzo before each meeting at Ddelores54@gmail.com or 717-433-0970 (phone or text), so that we can set up the tables and plan for supplies.

Saturday, January 18, 2020: Day of Fun 9a-5p January Meeting location Change!!!! The location of our January meeting

will not be the Community Room. We will be meeting in the Compass Pointe Place, Village Center. Directions: When entering Messiah Village from Mt Allen Road and you come to the 1st stop sign, the entrance is straight ahead.

Make a right at the stop sign and find a place to park.

Enter into the lobby and go to the far left hall.

Go down the hall past the Gift Shop and you will see Compass Pointe Place Room.

Our January Meeting with be Installation of Officers and a General Membership Meeting with a cute

SURPRISE Project for all of our members taught by Dee DeLorenzo before and after the meeting. We

were given permission by a lovely “Big Brush” Painter to teach her project to the Chapter.

Pot Luck Lunch

Saturday, February 15, 2020: 9am-5pm

Memory Box Paint-in:

In February, Elaine Moran will share her talent and lead the Memory

Box Program.

This memory box is similar to what we will be painting on February

15,2020. Patterns and boxes will be provided at the January

meeting.

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Saturday, March 21, 2020: 9-5 Day of Fun:

We will have our Board meeting during the Pot Luck Lunch.

The March meeting project will be a watercolor painting designed and shared by Dottie Shultz:

California Poppies.

The project will fit into an 8”x10” frame, with the painting

mounted into a precut white 8”x10” white mat or it can be a card

if you prefer.

I will supply the watercolor paper, paint and masking fluid. I will

bring extra rubber lifters or bring yours if you have one.

Supplies to bring:

watercolor palette or plastic trays

DecoArt Dazzling Metallic Glorious Gold paint

¾” wash brush, #6 and #8 round brushes, #1 script liner

watercolor brushes if you have them

old tooth brush

low tack masking tape

4x 6 index card

gold marking pen fine or extra fine

square or T-square ruler

precut white 8x10 mat with 4 ½” x 6 ½” opening (optional)

board to tape watercolor paper to larger than 10” x 7” (Plexiglas or foam core boards work well).

If you plan to do the framed piece instead of a card, bring the mat along for the class, as it also gets

splattered.

Hope you will join us in March to paint poppies.

Dottie Shultz

Messiah Art Displays 2020.

We have been invited to display and sell our art At Messiah Village in May, August and December

2020.More details on the May display will be available in the next newsletter.

If you have any questions contact Dottie Shultz at dshultz627@gmail.com or 717-766-0457

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April Workshop Planning: I’m excited to share that we will be having Nancy

Stauffer on Saturday, April 18, 2020. Registration needed by January 30th to order supplies! Please read more about this special workshop, supplies needed and

registration form in the programs section of this newsletter .

Membership:

Hello everyone! Just a reminder that it’s that time of year again, time to renew! Dues are still just

$20/year. A membership application is attached. Applications will also be available at the meetings.

Here’s hoping you can join us for another great year

of painting together!

Jeanine Lewis

VP of Membership

January 13 Lois Eckert

15 Debra Rhoads

25 Jane Allen

February 5 Linda Fleming

16 Elaine Moran

27 Barb Lehman

March

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Congratulations to the 2020 Officers and committee chairs

We look forward to a FUN year

of painting and creating!

President Barb Lehman and Joyce Gutierrez

VP Programs Dee DeLorenzo

VP Membership Jackie Nowak

Treasurer Jeannine Lewis

Secretary Hattie Ogle

Past President Linda Kapp

Memory Boxes Barb Lehman

Hospitality Betty Lou Zimmerman

Treasurer Box Joyce Gutierrez

Ways N Means Lois Eckert

Newsletter Sylvia Bean

Art & Tea Show Barb L and Jeannine L

Messiah Art Display Dottie Shultz

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Presidents Message As I prepare my last article as President for the January Newsletter, I assume many of you are decorating,

cooking or wrapping gifts for the upcoming celebration. I do hope that most of you found some time to

paint as well. It has been a rewarding three years as President of PWP. I hope you will consider getting

involved with this great group of ladies and help us continue as a strong chapter. I enjoyed traveling to

Convention and representing our Chapter. Thanks to each of you for my experience.

We just had the planning meeting on Wednesday. Barb L, Jeannine L, Dee DeLorenzo and I discusses

different, exciting projects for you to look forward to. Thank you to Lois E, Melissa C and Jeannine Lewis

for submitting projects for a program. I am also excited to share that Nancy Stauffer will be teaching an

Erica Joanne project in April. There will be a fee for this class to cover Nancy’s fees plus each person is

required to purchase the pattern.

Our January Meeting with be Installation of Officers and a General Membership Meeting with a cute

SURPRISE project taught by Dee DeLorenzo before and after the meeting during Pot Luck Lunch. In

February, Elaine Moran will share her talent and lead the Memory Box Program. Then, in March, we will

have our Board meeting during the Pot Luck Lunch and Dottie Shultz sharing one of her watercolor

paintings. Be sure to look in this newsletter for more information about each of these programs.

Happy New Year

Linda Kapp, President

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Treasurer's Report: BEGINNING BALANCE 10/31/19

$ 5,336.94

INCOME EXPENSE

Banking Banking

Tea Party Tea Party

Dues $60.00 Dues

Newsletter Newsletter

postage/printing postage/printing/admin

Programs Programs

Rent Rent - Seminar & Tea $74.20

SDP Insurance SDP Insurance

SDP Fees SDP Fees

Seminars Seminars $598.56

Ways & Means $500.00 Ways & Means

other Other - Sales Tax*

Art Show Art Show

Paint Ins Hospitality

Paint Ins

Total Income $560.00 Total Expense $672.76

BALANCE as of 11/30/2019 $ 5,224.18

Hattie Ogle 717-258-3438 ogle@pa.net

Treasurer

Programs

The January Program is a Surprise Project for all of our members. We were given permission by a lovely “Big Brush” Painter to teach her project to the Chapter. The pattern, and surface are provided as a Thank You to our Members for being a Member. Guests are welcome to attend, but will be charged a $10 fee for supplies.

Be sure to bring your usual painting supplies. (this project will be done using acrylic paints provided by the chapter.) Dee DeLorenzo will be teaching the class.

Any questions? Contact Dee to RSVP at ddelores54@gmail.com or call or text at: 717.433.0970 so that we can set up the tables and plan for supplies.

Diana DeLorenzo ddelores54@gmail.com>

Vice President of Programs

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I’m excited to share that we will be having Nancy Stauffer on Saturday, April 18, 2020. Nancy recently

achieved her certification from Innovation Pencil by Erika Joanne. I painted with Nancy this past summer

and had a wonderful time. I asked if she would be willing to travel to our chapter for a one-day class.

Together we decided on Partridge Primer. Since my selection, I learned that this project was published in

the Decorative Painters Magazine in the Spring 2015. Normally, each participate must purchase Erika

Joanne’s pattern but since it was printed a few years ago, you can bring your magazine to avoid the $10

fee.

The surface as shown in this newsletter is 13” x 10.25” paintable Oval MDF Wood Plaque for $14.95.

Each individual can also bring their own surface. If you have the magazine, you can size the pattern to

your surface.

The plaque will be painted with JoSonja’s Artists’ Paint, which Nancy will provide the day of the seminar.

You will need JoSonja’s Burnt Umber and Moss Green for base coating and prep work.

Also, nine colored pencils $14.80 are required: Black, White, Dark Brown, Dark Green, Peacock Blue,

Sienna Brown, Spanish Orange, Terra Cotta and Olive Green.

Register for Nancy Stauffer One Day Seminar

Name_____________________________________________________

Address__________________________________________________

Phone No________________________________________________

Emergency Contact Phone No_________________________

Please order me the following:

o Class Fee $10

o I have DP Spring 2015 Magazine

o I need a pattern for $10

o Oval MDF Wood Plaque $14.95

o Colored Pencils $14.80 o JoSonja’s Moss $4.52

o JoSonja’s Burnt Umber $4.52 Total Enclosed $_____________________

Please register by January 30 if you need any supplies. I will place the order early February so supplies are

here by our March meeting.

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MEMORY BOX Program The Memory Box Artist Program Inc., began in June of 1998. The

memory boxes are either painted or decorated then given to a

family who has suffered the loss of a newborn. The boxes can be

filled with mementos of the lost child, i.e. footprints, lock of hair,

etc. You can view additional information at

www.memoryboxes.org

Penns Woods Painters has participated in this program for

numerous years. We take one day a year to paint memory boxes

as a group. Throughout the year members paint boxes at their

leisure to be donated to the program. The majority of the boxes

are donated to the local Pinnacle Health Organization and Penn

State Children’s Hospital.

Our next scheduled paint in will be Saturday February 15, 2020. I will provide patterns and boxes at the

January meeting.

Our current inventory, 37 unpainted boxes and 57 painted boxes. In 2019 we delivered 77 painted boxes.

Barb Lehman Chair, Memory Box Program

Did You Know:

Penns Woods Painters members who use Facebook will want to check out Plaid Crafts Facebook Group, “Let’s Paint with Plaid” The group offers classes taught by well-known decorative artists, including Donna Dewberry, Andy Jones, and this week, Priscilla Hauser. It is a great spot to share projects you’ve painted, and find the latest painting tips and trends.

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This is an email received from Mary Newby, a past member of PWP

Dec 20, 2019, 6:43 PM (7 days ago)

Tonight we finally started decorating our Christmas tree . The first ornament box was full of beloved ornaments from the PWP ORNAMENT exchanges through the years.

I sure miss all of you my painting friends ❣️❣️It was so special hanging ornaments and

recalling your friendships❣️There were a couple of unsigned ones . Our Winston Salem area chapter Triad Decorative Painters is small but such a sweet group of ladies. A God Story The Lord has been with us every second of the plans to move here where our son-in-law’s job took him and family from Lititz. Last Sept I was diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer on the left side. I had 28 lymph nodes removed under my arm, 6 were cancer and others in the breast. After surgery in October I had 2 of 4 chemotherapy treatments which put me in the hospital from infections so chemo was stopped then it was on to radiation treatments. December 4 my hubby Larry had another open heart surgery to implant an LVAD - Left Ventricular Assist Device. He is now running on batteries. We we’re both in the hospital at the same time. I’m so thankful we were here when he had his 5th heart attack and this procedure. The doctors, nurses and hospital are AWESOME!!! Also our daughter, Karen, was and still is as well as her family. and our son in Boston and his wife came before Thanksgiving last year so they were here when the LVAD implant took place. That’s another God story!! We have much rejoicing to our Lord for seeing us both through each health issue. As I went through each event with the cancer the Lord gave me a peace and calmness.

Wishing y’all a Blessed Christmas as we celebrate the birth of the Lord Jesus ❣️❣️ Mary Newby

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Penns Woods Painters Chapter Board Meeting/Planning Minutes

Wednesday, December 11, 2019 Attended: Barb Lehman, Jeannine Lewis, Dee DeLorenzo and myself

The meeting got stated approximately at 6:15 pm.

We discussed the 2020 calendar, looked at any conflicts and finally created the schedule as posted in the

Newsletter.

We looked at each committee and chairperson. This information is also printed in the Newsletter.

Due to low attendance of meeting, we added the Mechanicsburg Craft Show. We will discuss this in the

future and a decision will be finalized.

Dee shared to most recent Community event, Merry Mechanicsburg. This was our second year

participating in this event. For 2020, Dee thinks we should donate a Christmas tree decorated with hand

painted ornaments for their raffle. More discussion expected.

We also discussed the 50/50 at each meeting. We would like this to continue at each meeting.

Lastly, we talked about the need for a newsletter. We would like to use our webpage and Facebook as

our communication in 2020. We still have two members we don’t have internet and would need a contact

person to call or mail them with updates. We will discuss this further at our January Membership Meeting.

The meeting adjourned at 8:15pm

Linda Kapp

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CALENDAR: 2020

DATE TIME PROGRAM

Saturday, 1/18/2020 9am - 5pm 11:30am General Mtg Surprise! Dee teaching

Saturday, 2/15/2020 9am - 5pm Memory Box Program Elaine

February 16-21, 2020 Las Vegas Creative Painting Show

February 24-26, 2020 SDP Spring Retreat in Fredericksburg, TX

Saturday, 3/21/2020 9am - 5pm 11:30am Board Mtg Dottie S Watercolor

Saturday, 4/18/2020 9am - 5pm 11:30am General Mtg Nancy Stauffer/Erica Joanne Design

MONTH OF MAY MESSIAH ART DISPLAY

Saturday, 5/16/2020 9am - 5pm Melissa C Bunny

Saturday, 6/20/2020 9am - 5pm 11:30am Board Mtg Butterfly by Joyce G

Saturday, 7/18/2020 9am - 5pm 11:30am General Mtg Christmas in July….Painting Ornament

MONTH OF AUGUST MESSIAH ART DISPLAY

Saturday, 8/15/2020 9am - 5pm Lois E Black Round Plate

Saturday, 9/19/2020 9am - 5pm 11:30am Board Mtg Jeannine L Hot Glue Gun Art

October 6-11, 2020 New England Traditions

Saturday, 10/17/2020 9am - 5pm

11:30am General Mtg Sandy Scales Nutcracker

October 17-24, 2020 Oklahoma City Painting Palooza

Saturday, 10/24/2020

to be announced Tentative Date for Craft Show

Saturday, 11/21/2020 9am - 5pm Designs with Dots w Barb L

MONTH OF DECEMBER MESSIAH ART DISPLAY

Wednesday, 12/16/2020 6pm Planning Mtg location to be announced

Doors open at 8:30am

PotLuck Lunch 11:30am-12:30pm Program 9am-11:15am/1-5pm

This is a tentative schedule and may change as needed.

All events are held at Messiah Village Community Room

unless otherwise advertised

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From the North: Take Rt 15 South to Cumberland Parkway/ Winding Hill Road interchange

(1st exit after PA Turnpike Rt76).

Turn left at first traffic light at end of exit ramp.

At the next traffic light, turn left (cross- ing over Rt 15).

At the next traffic light, turn right onto Mt Allen Drive and proceed ½ mile to Messiah Village entrance on

right onto Messiah Circle.

At the stop sign, turn left.

Continue to Locust Lane on your left.

At the stop sign, turn right onto Oval Circle.

The Community Room is on the left. Parking is on the righthand side of the road.

From the South: Take Rt 15 North. Take the PA 114 exit.

At traffic signal at end of ramp, turn right.

At the next traffic light, turn left onto Kim Acres Drive.

Take the first left onto Asper Drive which becomes Nittany Drive.

Take another left onto Beechwood Drive which changes to Redwood Rd.

At the stop sign, turn right onto Oval Circle. This road becomes a one way.

Go straight at the next stop sign.

Just around the bend you will see that Community Building on the left. Parking is on the

righthand side of the road.

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PENNS WOODS PAINTERS MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION 2020

Becoming a member of PWP is easy once you have joined The Society of Decorative Painters.

Just send a check for $20 made payable to Penns Woods Painters along with the following membership application

to: Penns Woods Painters

ATTN: Linda Kapp

21 Winding Hill Drive

Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

SDP Membership No._____________________________DOB_____________________MM/DD

NAME__________________________________________________

ADDRESS_______________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

Home Phone No._______________________Cell Phone No.__________________

New or Renewal?________________If New, how did you hear about PWP?

________________________________________________________________

Email address___________________________________________________________________

NOTE: All newsletters are distributed electronically, please see the VP of Membership if you don’t have an email address

Permission to share address, phone number(s) and email address

to our membership? Yes___________No__________

Are you a decorative art teacher? Yes___________No__________

Level of Achievement through Certification Program with SDP

ADP_________CDA____________MDA_________NA_______

We love for everyone to be involved, please join one of the following Committees:

Memory Box Newsletter

Ways N Means Art & Tea Show

Treasure Boxes Hospitality

Thank you for supporting our chapter and SDP

VP Membership Only Check#________________________Date Received_______________

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