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Brush Benders Issue 6 - 2018 November - December www.brushbenders.com Why It's Worth It! Been a proud member since 1990. And with pride, the President for the past 2 years. With that, we will be celebrating a new beginning with our election process. It used to be an election. Now it's a mournful plea for volunteers. I want you all to know that it has been my great pleasure and that I thoroughly enjoyed my service as President to this wonderful group. Having made deeper friendships while conducting the board meetings. I relish in getting off topic and listening to members give more insight into who they are and what guides them in their lives. Some of my most treasured friendship's have become strengthened and new fellowship opened up. Think of being on the board as a girls night out. Chit chat, visiting, smiles and the dessert. Be creative, be happy, be dazzling with your ideas. Gathering with your friends and joining in to help guide our painting experience. Be part of the process. Give yourself to service. It will be uplifting and makes you feel on the sunnier side! Pay it forward, it will be rewarding! Your Brush Bender President and Friend Dianne Hogrefe. Upcoming Meetings Monday, November 26, 2018 6 pm Aubree’s of South Lyon *More details in newsletter Monday, January 7, 2019 7 pm Board Meeting at Pam Stapula’s home
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Brush Benders Issue 6 - 2018 November - December
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Why It's Worth It!
Been a proud member since 1990. And with pride, the President for the past 2 years. With that, we will be celebrating a new beginning with our election process. It used to be an election. Now it's a mournful plea for volunteers. I want you all to know that it has been my great pleasure and that I thoroughly enjoyed my service as President to this wonderful group. Having made deeper friendships while conducting the board meetings. I relish in getting off topic and listening to members give more insight into who they are and what guides them in their lives. Some of my most treasured friendship's have become strengthened and new fellowship opened up. Think of being on the board as a girls night out. Chit chat, visiting, smiles and the dessert. Be creative, be happy, be dazzling with your ideas. Gathering with your friends and joining in to help guide our painting experience. Be part of the process. Give yourself to service. It will be uplifting and makes you feel on the sunnier side! Pay it forward, it will be rewarding!
😊 Your Brush Bender President and Friend
Dianne Hogrefe. 🎨
Upcoming Meetings
Monday, November 26, 2018 6 pm
Aubree’s of South Lyon *More details in newsletter
Monday, January 7, 2019 7 pm
Board Meeting at Pam Stapula’s home
Happy Birthday painting friends !!!
Sue Wilson, Nov. 15
Darlene Dockery, Dec. 5
Jess Hislop, Dec. 15
Memberships Dues are due by December 31,2018 to pay $15.00. If paid after the Dec. 31 date, dues will be $20.00.
Paid Membership List as of Nov.1 2018 Paula Bullington Rondi Bur Kathy Fischer Diane Glover Judy Holmes Debi Keeling Tammy Kubat Joan Mueller Wendy Willingnganz Sue Wilson Pam Wittman
Please fill out a new membership form with your remittance, and put into an envelope. I will be collecting dues at the Christmas Party later this month if you want to save a stamp. The Christmas party is our last meeting of this year. ~ Joan Mueller, Membership
2018 Board Members
President Dianne Hogrefe 810-919-3700 [email protected]
Vice President Diane Glover 734-347-4786 [email protected]
Secretary Paula Bullington 734-425-8713 [email protected]
Treasurer Joan Mueller 248-349-5889 [email protected]
Newsletter Tammy Kubat 248-889-8303 [email protected]
Membership Joan Mueller 248-349-5889 [email protected]
Projects Pam Stapula 248-887-8102 [email protected]
Memory Boxes Rondi Bur 734-525-4664 [email protected]
Hospitality Denise Hislop 734-718-2839 [email protected]
Hospitality Pam Wittman 810-229-2177 [email protected]
Sunshine Sue Wilson 810-333-2100 [email protected]
Raffle Tammy Kubat 248-889-8303 [email protected]
Historian Janice Wright 810-632-7284 [email protected]
Facebook Debi Keeling 734-422-9382 [email protected]
Website Lisa Neely 734-587-2393 [email protected]
Church Liaison Kathy Lynn 810-494-5112 [email protected]
Summer Picnic Jess Hislop & Denise Hislop
Halloween Party Dianne Hogrefe & Diane Glover
Christmas Party Laura Campbell & Lindsey Pung-Terry
Brush Benders 2019 Membership Form
$15, through Dec. 31, 2018 $20 beginning Jan. 1, 2019
Make checks payable to: Brush Benders Mail to: Joan Mueller
42340 Park Ridge Rd., Novi, Mi 48375
Name:_____________________________________
Address:___________________________________
City:_________________________Zip:___________
Phone:_____________________________________
Email:______________________________________
Birthday Month/Day:_________________________
$5 of each membership is donated to St. Pat’s church for their generosity in letting our group use their facility.
Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas! In keeping with tradition we will be painting memory boxes at the February meeting in 2019. I will bring boxes/prep info to the Christmas party, November 26, for you to bring home to have ready to paint in February. Thanks again for the many beautiful boxes we are able to share with grieving families. I would also like to thank Wendy W and Valley Tole Artists for generously donating boxes for our memory box program.
Rondi
Sue Wilson received the following letter from a family that received a memory box….
Hi Susan,
Yesterday, I delivered our sweet angel baby Abigail Rose at just 15 weeks gestation at the University of Michigan hospital. As we were leaving, I found that the staff had compiled a memory box for us with footprints, a tiny outfit and blanket, and a stuffed animal with our little one's name on it. All of it was delivered in this beautiful box. At the bottom of it, I found a card that said it was hand painted by you.
I know that you painted this box and others out of the kindness of your heart, without knowing where it would go or who would end up with it, and that even though it was a beautiful work of art, you'd never see it again. I just want you to know that it ended up with a family that will cherish it forever. I appreciate so much that, like my daughter, this box is one of a kind and special.
I see that this is initiative of a group that you are with, Brush Benders. Please share this note with the group. I'm sure you all don't receive a thank you note for every single box that goes out, but I hope you know that they are a blessing for the parents who receive them.
Thank you for this act of kindness. Right now it is one of the few material things we have to remember our angel baby by.
With love,
Bridgette, Bob, and Abigail
BRUSH BENDERS GENERAL MEETING September 24, 2018
The meeting was called to order at 6:15 p.m. by President Dianne Hogrefe. There were 18 members in attendance. Treasurer: Joan Mueller reminded members that dues will be collected at the October meeting. Dues are $15. After December 31st the cost will be $20 for renewal. COMMITTEES; Memory Boxes: Rondi Bur has boxes out and new ones to be painted. Hospitality: Pam Witman requested Halloween themed treats for October. Projects: Pam Stapula reported the year-end schedule: October 22 - Costume Party - Dianne Hogrefe and Diane Glover. Tammy will share a pumpkin that will be finished at the January meeting. The kit is $8.00. November 26 - Christmas Party - Laura Campbell & Lindsey Pung-Terry Historian: Janice Wright needs pictures. Diane Glover has old group pictures. Sunshine: Sue Wilson will send a card to Judy Holmes who is having knee surgery on October 17th. Nominations Committee: Pam Stapula reported that she still needs volunteers for President, Vice President, Projects. NEW BUSINESS; Upcoming meetings: October 22 - Halloween Party and Pumpkin Project - Dianne Hogrefe, Diane Glover and Tammy Kubat. November 26 - Christmas Party "Woodland Winter Evening". Secret Santa wish lists are due October 22nd. Donations for the hat, mitten, scarf tree will be greatly appreciated..
Meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m. Jess Hislop shared her canvas "Wicked" Witch. Joan Mueller, Secretary Pro-Tem
BRUSH BENDERS GENERAL MEETING October 22, 2018
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by President Dianne Hogrefe. There were 18 members in attendance Show 'n Tell was held at 6:20 p.m. Raffle followed with Pam Stapula, Laura Camppbell, Denise Hislop and Leslie Williams as winners. Treasurer: Joan Mueller will give membership cards out at the Christmas Party. She will not be collecting dues that evening. Newsletter: Tammy Kubat has requested all articles by November 7th. Nominations List and Christmas Party details are needed. COMMITTEES; Memory Boxes: Rondi Bur delivered 41 boxes to University of Michigan Hospital. They were most appreciative. Projects: Pam Stapula reported January and February are set. Nominations Committee: Need volunteers. Sunshine: sue Wilson reported that Judy Holmes had her knee surgery. Janice Wright's father-in-law passed away. Dianne Hogrefe's in-laws have had a few setbacks. NEW BUSINESS;
Upcoming meetings: November 26 - Christmas Party - Aubree's of South Lyon
Meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
Fun and Games at Halloween Party and a cute pumpkin project to be finished in January thanks to Diane Glover, Dianne Hogrefe and Tammy Kubat. Thanks, also, to Tammy's daughter, Casey Nowicki who served as photographer for the evening.
Joan Mueller, Secretary Pro-Tem
I would like to close out the books for 2018 by Dec. 31. If you have any outstanding receipts that you wish to be reimbursed for, please submit them to me as soon as possible. I will be at the Christmas Party. You can submit them then, or via mail.Christmas Party Chair people-- I know this is pushing you, but I would appreciate your cooperation. Remember, the date is Dec.31. This will give you an extra month. If this is a problem, please let me know. ~ Joan Mueller, Treasurer
Brush Benders Financial Report September 1, to October 31,2018
Opening Balance: $2747.60 Income:
Sept Oct.Donation $13.00 $10.00 Raffle $26.00 Membership $130.00
Expenses:
Picnic $182.00 Sunshine $44.95Newsletter $58.30 Raffle $24.87
Closing Balance: $2501.44
All checks have be cashed.Respectfully Submitted By Joan Mueller
Special Raffle
Ticket sales and drawing will take place at the Christmas Party this month. You won’t want to miss out on this beautiful framed original by Judy Diephouse, generously
donated by Diane Glover. Tickets $1 each or 6 for $5
Brush Benders of Michigan Annual Holiday Party
November 26, 2018 6:00 pm
Aubree’s of South Lyon 21775 Pontiac Trail, South Lyon, MI 48178
Please RSVP by November 15, 2018 to Laura Campbell @ 248-762-6533 or
Pam Stapula @ 248-568-6777
Please remember donations for our Hat & Mitten Tree.
We want to fill our tree.
If you are participating in the Creative Secret Santa, please remember it has a $10 limit. Bring it wrapped with the receivers name but the “from”
blank. We’ll again have fun with the reveals.
Pumpkin Caramel Poke Cake — Submitted by Paula YIELD: ONE 9X13-INCH CAKE PREP TIME:10 MINUTES
This is a showstopper of a pumpkin cake. It’s a ridiculously easy cake that starts with a boxed mix of spice cake, a can of pumpkin puree, and pumpkin pie spice. A mixture of sweetened condensed milk and caramel sundae topping is poured over holes you poke in the cake after baking. Between the pumpkin, sweetened condensed milk, and caramel sundae sauce, it’s one of the moistest cakes ever. The cake is finished with whipped topping, toffee bit, mini chocolate chips, and salted caramel sauce. The salted caramel adds a salty-sweet element, the toffee bits and chocolate chips add texture and contrast to the fluffy whipped topping and uber soft cake.
INGREDIENTS: • one 16.50-ounce box spice cake mix • one 15-ounce can pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie mix) • 1 large egg • 1/3 cup canola or vegetable oil • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice • one 12-ounce can sweetened condensed milk • one 12-ounce jar caramel sundae topping • one 8-ounce container whipped topping, thawed (I used fat
free) • 1/2 cup toffee bits • 1/2 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips • 1/3 cup salted caramel sauce (store bought or homemade, regular caramel sauce or
caramel sundae topping may be substituted)
DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line a 9×13-inch pan with aluminum foil and spray with cooking
spray; set aside.
2. To a large bowl, add the cake mix, pumpkin puree, egg, oil, pumpkin pie spice, and beat with a handheld electric mixer on high until smooth and combined, about 3 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as necessary.
3. Bake for about 27 to 30 minutes, or until cake is set in the center, springy to the touch, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs but no batter.
4. While the cake bakes combine the sweetened condensed milk, caramel sundae topping, and whisk to combine; set aside.
5. Remove cake from the oven when it’s done and use the blunt end of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the cake. I didn’t count but I estimate I poked the cake in about 60 places, evenly spaced over the surface.
6. Slowly pour the sweetened condensed milk and caramel mixture over the cake, taking your time to evenly distribute it. Place cake in the fridge for about 15 minutes to cool slightly before adding the whipped topping so it doesn’t melt.
7. Remove cake from the fridge, evenly spread the whipped topping over the surface, evenly sprinkle with toffee bits, chocolate chips, and evenly drizzle with salted caramel sauce. Cover cake and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (overnight is best) before slicing and serving. Cake will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 day.
Bacon, Egg and Cheese Brunch Ring Submitted by Paula Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, cut in half, crosswise 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper 1/3 cup plus 1 TBSP milk 1 can (8 oz.) Pillsbury refrigerated crescent dinner rolls 4 eggs, slightly beaten 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend (4 oz.) Salt and Pepper, if desired
Chopped fresh cilantro, if desired 1 cup Thick and Chunky salsa, if desired
Steps: 1. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Line large cookie sheet with parchment paper. In 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat about 4 minutes or until cooked but not crisp, turning once. (It will continue to cook in oven.) Set bacon aside; drain all except 2 tsp. bacon drippings from skillet.
2. In medium bowl, beat 1/3 cup of the milk, the eggs, salt and pepper with fork or whisk until well mixed. Stir in bell pepper. Pour egg mixture into skillet. as mixture heats, portions of eggs will begin to set. Gently bush cooked portions with spatula to outside edge of skillet. As more egg sets, push aside.
3. Unroll dough, separate into 8 triangles. On parchment-lined cookie sheet, arrange triangles with shortest sides toward center, overlapping in star shape and leaving a 4-inch round circle open in the center. Crescent dough points may hand over edge of cookie sheet.
4. Place bacon on each of the triangles. Sprinkle 1/3 cup of the cheese onto widest part of dough (around circle area). Spoon eggs over cheese. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup of the cheese. Pull points of triangles over eggs and cheese, and tuck under dough to form ring (filling will be visible). Carefully brush dough with remaining 1 TBSP. milk; sprinkle remaining 1/3 cup cheese.
5. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until deep olden brown. Cool 2 minutes. With broad spatula, carefully loosen ring from cookie sheet; slide onto serving platter. If desired, serve with cilantro and salsa.
Changes made to recipe for brunch: 8 slices bacon - extra pieces went around circle area before cheese (see Step 4.) 6 eggs 1/4 cup chopped onion Placing a 4-inch round bowl in center makes forming ring easier. remove gently before tucking triangle points under. This can be made in a large (9.5 or 10 inch) pie pan. It was easier to assemble on parchment on counter and then slip into pie pan for baking.
