Clay Guild of the Cascades
General Meeting Minutes
January 14, 2008
Bend Public Library

Present were: Steve Provence, David Warren, Helen Bommarito, Joan Fisher, Linda Heisserman, Eleanor Murphey, Diana Popp, Norm Frater, Jon Burns, jewelry club representative, Alissa

Meeting called to order by Steve Provence at 6:30 pm

Minutes of last meeting were read and approved

Treasurer’s report: Deb Sether was not present. In her place Steve reported that we currently have $2,408.40. The photographer is yet to be paid for gallery shots (around $300).

Committee Reports: 
Empty Bowls – Jolene has volunteered to meet with Holly Hutton of Neighbor Impact on a consulting basis. Although Clay Guild members may participate in one Throw-a-Thon this summer, we will not be in charge of it, nor will we be obligated to it in any way. Holly is to contact Jolene in January to set a meeting to discuss plans. John Kinder has volunteered to take it over on his own, with no official Clay Guild involvement, however all potters are encouraged to contribute.

Wildfire --  Steve Provence and Linda Heisserman will Co-Chair. The event will take place November 8 and 9, 2008 at Seven Peaks School again. The next Wildfire meeting will be on February 4th, location TBA.

Workshops – The Barb Campbell and Javier Cervantes workshop was very successful, and we even made a little money on the event.

New Business:
Election of Officers

  • President: Jolene will continue another year, unless a job change requires her to move from Bend
  • President Elect: Steve Provence
  • Secretary: Joan Fisher
  • Treasurer: Eleanor Murphey
  • Wildfire Chair: Steve Provence and Linda Heisserman will co-chair
  • Workshops Chair: Helen Bommarito
  • Social Chair (special programs for meetings): David Warren and Steve Provence will co-chair
  • Web Master: David Warren will serve for another year

Web Site Hosting – Until now our hosting has been provided gratis from Unicom, which has been sold to Integra Telecom. Integra will not provide free hosting for us, but charges $9.95 per month.  It was agreed that this is a reasonable fee for hosting, but David will also investigate other options.

Annual Membership Dues are due now. Only $25.00 for the year.

Upcoming Meetings:

  • The new board will meet in February 11th at 6:30 p.m. at Jolene’s.
  • Next general meeting will be Monday, March 10 at 6:30 pm at the Art Station. General meetings continue to take place on the second Monday of odd-numbered months.

Meeting adjourned at 7:49 pm

Minutes submitted by Helen Bommarito