Jan 5,  Membership Meeting Minutes

DATE:  JANUARY 5, 2012

 ATTENDING OFFICERS:  Walt Fuller, president; Bill Johnston, vice president,; Novelle Ballard, secretary; Cathy Harvey, treasurer; Maureen Garcia, past president; Jack Woltz, member at large.

 NON-ATTENDING OFFICER:  Jan Kreuger, member at large.

 The meeting was called to order by President Fuller 10:04am. 

 Three (3) new members to the Club were introduced 

Treasure’s Report:  Cathy Harvey reported the Club had total sales in 2011 of $29, 442.00 representing $11,446 from  two (2) show sales and $18,006 from shelf sales.  One hundred thirty eight (138) members renewed membership and thirteen (13) new members joined.  The net income in 2011 was $4,314 down from the net income in 2010 of $5,461. Total current assets are $22,812.33. Cathy Harvey referenced to a Club Snapshot, which was made available to all General Meeting attendees showing in graphic format Account Balances, Expense Breakdown, Previous Year Comparison as well as Club Expenses and Income as of December 30, 2011.

 COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Cleaning:  Margaret Little reported a need for volunteers on her committee.

Education:  Jeni Oberle reported there are new Club classes available for sing up.

Glaze Gail Demarest reported on Glaze room.

Kiln:  Lynne Shamrock reported a consideration of a new system of using only glaze stickers during the glazing process and an increased cost for glaze stickers to decrease the number of stickers needed to be placed on the glaze ticket. And to clarify the number of fire and glaze stickers sold. Members who use their own glazes would be required to use fire stickers.

Monitoring:  Angie Roberson reported a need for monitor volunteers.

Orientation:  Glenda Albee had no report.

Raku:  Bob Mohr reported the new kiln has arrived and was under budget. He invited attendees to see the first firing of the new kiln after the meeting.  The kiln will be used for the first raku firing on Sunday, January 8, 2012 and will continue on a weekly basis through April 2012.  A Raku Notebook has been developed and will be in the Club available to members.

Studio Sales:  No report.

Sales Recording:  Karen Loebach had no report.

Social and Sunshine:  No report.

Studio Management: Gail Kretz reported she has added new products, will take special orders and has added new clay.  She is fazing out Sedona Red clay and told of a remedy to air bubbles reported in the Navajo Red clay.

Web:  Jack Woltz asked that any  member who wished to post a photograph on the web send it to him for posting.

NEW BUSINESS:  President Fuller reported a letter had been sent to CAM for clarification of their Monitoring Policy.  CAM’s response was that monitors are required during all posted hours the Club is open.  During non-posted hours no monitor is required and members may enter the Club for limited purposes, including, but not limited to, picking up a piece.  During non-posted hours if a class is being offered a monitor is required as well as when the kiln is being cleaned and glazes refilled.

            President Fuller asked for volunteers to sign up to serve as monitor when a singed up monitor cannot or does not report for their assigned monitoring time.

            President Fuller discussed increasing the number of drying shelves to accommodate the number of pieces being made.

            President Fuller announced that a CAM Card slider at the entrance to the Club is being investigated by Jack Woltz.

            President Fuller called on Vice President Johnston who reported a new policy for displaying art pieces on the front display shelves as well as the area behind the monitors’ desk is in effect.  Three (3) pieces of art may be displayed by any member during the winter and four (4) pieces during the summer months.  The winter display coordinator is Dianne Neihoff and Michelle Hansen will be the summer display coordinator.  The coordinator will check the display shelves weekly and will notify the monitor of any pieces that have been on the shelf longer than the 30-day allowed display time.  The monitor will notify the artist that he or she much pick up their piece as the display time has lapsed.  Members are no longer allowed to place their own pieces on the display shelf.  Only a display coordinator will place pieces on the display shelves.  The area behind the monitors’ desk must be free from personal items and remain clean and orderly. Any Raku pieces that are not for sale but are for display only must be clearly marked as such.  Any items which are not safe for food usage must state so on the piece and on the sale envelope.

            Vice President Johnston reported that Stained Glass Club has requested from CAM the right to increase their club space and utilize an area outside of the back side of the Ceramics Club.  Johnston has formed a committee to explore use of any additional space C.I. may offer Ceramics due to the expansion of Stained Glass Club.  A motion was made, seconded and approved unanimously for the Committee to move forward with investigation of additional space to the Club.

            Vice President Johnston reported that sign-up sheets for artists for the March 17, 2012 Arts & Crafts Fair will be available February 1, 2012.

OLD BUSINESS:  February 1, 2012 is the deadline for all members to have sufficient  service hours hours to be in good standing with the Club.

The Meeting was adjourned at 9:52am. 

Respectfully submitted, Novelle Ballard

Nov '2  Membership Meeting Minutes

ATTENDING: Jerry Balman, VP, Cathy Harvey, Treasurer, Kathie Squires, Secretary, Walt Fuller and Sharon Rothzeid, members at large.

The meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM by Jerry Balman.

TREASURER’S REPORT: Currently we have $17,653.86 in checking, $6,707.86 in savings for a total of $24,461.72. Total membership is 206: 36 new, 118 full time, and 88 part time.

SECRETARY’S REPORT: Minutes approved with no corrections from the floor or in writing.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Education: Sherry reported that a beginning glaze class will be January 11^th for $18.00, and a  teapot class on Nov. 30. Today is a meeting for all instructors.

Kiln: Lynn requests that we move our items through the process as quickly as possible due to the extensive use of the club now that more members are back in SCG.

Monitoring: Lynn Shanrock reported on the new tracking method. We will be using a 12 month rolling calendar-which looks twelve months back. The grace period is Oct. Nov. Dec. 2010-which means service during those months will count toward the required twelve (12) hours needed for 2011. Kathy Fuller said members’ service hours are listed in a book that is at the desk. She is sending emails or calling members who are short on hours. As of Feb. 1, 2012 a list will be available for monitors listing members not in good standing-meaning they can only work in the studio-but will have no other club privileges until they get needed service hours completed. We were also reminded that CAM requires a monitor when two or more members are in the club.

Raku: Bob Mohr gave a history of raku within the club. He then discussed possible new raku kilns explaining why the Laguna model is preferred: it is  lighter weight, the lid is easier to raise (good for us that aren’t strong) and the automatic shut off valve will add a safety protection. (The shut off valve on our current raku kiln is not working) The kiln we have is up for bids-beginning at $100.00-the amount we were offered on a trade –in.  The cost quoted to Bob for this new kiln is $2143.28 total which includes delivery and set up.

He made a motion ”That the membership approve purchase of a Laguna kiln for raku in an amount not to exceed $2300.00.” Seconded by Lynn Shanrock. Voted on and passed by the membership.

Social/sunshine: Jerry gave the report for Connie. We are having a brunch Dec. 5^th. Each member will pay $5.00. This money will be used for prizes.

Studio management: Gale informed us that the Navajo clay has arrived and some bags are still available for $11.50. Next Thur. the B-3 mix arrives and sells for about $14.00 a bag.

Website: Jack said everything is “rollin’ along.” He asked that committees list only the chair person instead of the entire committee for his publishing on our web site.

No other committee reports were given.

NEW BUSINESS:

Nominating committee: The roster is set for election at our December meeting.

Pres: Walt Fuller    VP: Bill Johnson     Treasurer: Cathy Harvey    Secretary: Novelle Ballard

Members at large: Sharron Lucia, Rose Youngman, Jan Krueger, and Jack Wolz (two will be selected.)

Monitor tags:  These have been ordered. Monitors must wear them when monitoring.

Ceramics by-laws: These will be put on our web page. If you have a  question contact the board, in writing, before the 4^th Thur. of Dec.

OLD BUSINESS:

Octoberfest: Bill thanked the committee for their hard work, especially Karen and Joe for the setup and take down. He’s looking for volunteers for the March Art Fair!

Empty Bowls: Jean  Zeigler informed us that we had made 400 bowls and 20 boutique pieces. She read the thank you letter from Waste Not thanking us for supporting their “fight against local hunger.”

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

An addition to the building is a CI by the Glass/Art  Club. At this time it is focused on their request.

Double sink: Scott Phillips still needs to get back to Jerry regarding replacement of our middle sink.

Paper towels:  the ones we have are not coming out of the wall container. New tri-folds may be purchased at SAM’s Club.

Meeting adjourned at 10:00 AM

Respectfully submitted

Kathie Squires, Secretary

May '11  Membership Meeting Minutes

Date:  May 5, 2011

ATTENDING:  Maureen Garcia, Pres., Cathy Harvey, Treasurer,  Kathie Squires, Secretary, Walt Fuller and Sharon Rothzeid, Members at Large.

The meeting was called to order at 9:02 AM by Maureen.

TREASURER’S REPORT: As of 5/5/2011  our checking account balance was $21,531.03 and our savings account balance was $6,302.86. Total membership is 197: twenty-four ( 24 ) new members, 111 full time and 86 part time members.

SECRETARY’S REPORT: Minutes approved with no corrections from the floor or in writing.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Education: Carol Cummings will be contacted to teach glazing classes this summer. Members should check the class offerings in the notebook at our studio.

Glaze: OK

Kiln: New coils for two kilns approved.

Mold: No report.

Monitoring: Karen Loebech requests members to first sign up for the morning shift from 9:00AM-12:00. Serve in the afternoon only if absolutely necessary in order to complete your required hours.

Also requested is that the monitor on duty call the next two –three (2-3) monitors to remind them of the hours for which they signed up.

Raku: No report. A reminder that Bob Little and Richard Dye are member/leaders for raku.

Studio sales: No report.

Sales recording: Be sure to sign and date your envelopes.

Social and sunshine: Connie reports that the pizza party/tool exchange was a success.

Studio management: No report.

Web: Jack has indicated it’s easier to “keep up” now that things have slowed down.

NEW BUSINESS:

New wheel: Connie got us a Pacifica for $375.00.

Old wheel: This wheel is going to the Dysart schools after Connie fixes it. Connie reminded us that Tuesday and Thursday are the days she and the kids and volunteers are making the fish for the school mural. Her theme is:” Even though we’re all different we swim in the same pond.”

Wheels: The wires need to be checked.

Small extruder: This can be used only by the members who have taken the class and whose names are on the extruder list. The dyes are in the supply room. Reminder to PAM the inside of the extruder as the clay will more easily go through.

Empty Bowls: Jean is still looking for a co-chair. If one is not found the approach to making the bowls may need to be changed from past years.

QUESTIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Library: Deena volunteered to organize the magazine information.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:25.

Respectfully submitted

Kathie Squires, Secretary

April '11  Membership Meeting Minutes

Date:  April 7, 2011

Attending: Maureen Garcia, Pres., Jerry Balman, VP, Cathy Harvey, Treasurer, Kathie Squires, Secretary, Walt Fuller, Member at Large.

The meeting was called to order at 9:OOAM by Maureen.

Treasurer's Report: Detailed report attached. As of April 3^rd, 2011 ourtotal liabilities and equity is $28,838.85. Spring sale netted $ 8,341.50. In 2010 we netted $6230.00.

We have 193 members: 22 are new, 108 are full time and 85 are part time. Secretary's Report: March minutes approved.

Committee Reports:

Education: no report Glaze: no new information

Kiln:Lynne Shanrock asked and Sheryl Ryan seconded that we "Approve funds, not to exceed $1500, to put new elements into two kilns." Unanimously approved. There has been an increase in both the number and size of the pieces being fired, so the kilns have been used extensively.

Mold: no report

Monitoring: Monitors will be asked to sign up for the morning time slots during the summer.

Raku: The last firing until October was Sunday April 10^th.

Studio Sales: no report

Sales Recording: no report

Social and Sunshine: Connie reminded us of the pizza part/tool exchange on April 15^th from 11:00-1:00.

Studio Management: no report

Web: no report

New Business:

Studio tour: Jan Gaumitz has invited members to her home following the meeting today. Pizza party. April 15^th from 11-1:00 PM. Members are asked to bring a tool to exchange.

Wheel replacement: Connie Whitlock, seconded by Yvonne requested that" The clubbuy a wheel for $450.00 to replace one of ours." Approved by the board.

Old Business:

Small extruder. Joe Loebach is repairing the one donated by Jan Nolan.

CAM cards; We are required to show our CAM cards every time we enter the studio or participate in any club activity. CAM will be doing random checks.

Questions & Announcements:

Thank you to Jerry for 20 new bats.

Reminder to put your name and date on pieces on the shelves.

Diane thanked everyone for their contribution to the success of the sales at the 5C& Art Fair, especially the chair people.

Connie shared that the raffle brought in $256.00 to be used for the clay mural Dysart school children will be creating.

Jerry discussed, at the beginning of our meeting, ,some serious issues that all members must participate in relieving/solving:

Door problems. Three times in a month the door was not locked. This resulted in Maureen and Jerry being called by security-once at 2:00 AM.

Canvas mats: Please put them away before you leave the studio. Air dry them while you are there, but do not leave them hanging on chairs or other equipment when you leave.

Sink drainers: When you use the plastic pieces as molds and any other equipment-please wash and dry and put them away before you leave the studio. Do not leave things to dry in the drainers.

Sink: One sink is missing a bucket. Jerry is trying a new method.

Studio use—possible changes:

At 9:00 PM the doors automatically lock. No one should be in the club after 9:00 PM.

Two (2) or more members must be in the club at all times. This means you are NOT to use the club alone.

Respectfully submitted Kathie Squires, Secretary

March '11  Membership Meeting Minutes

Date: March 3, 2011

Attending Officers: Maureen Garcia, President, Jerry Balman, Vice President, Walt Fuller, member at large, and Sharon Rothzeid.

The meeting was called to order at 9:00 A.M. The board members were introduced. One new member was present.

Secretary’s Report: Minutes had been available on our web site. No corrections.

Treasurer’s Report: No Report

Committee Reports:

Education: A few new classes have been added. A mosaic tile art class is upcoming if enough people sign up.

A reminder: Sandy Blain workshop March 25 from 10:00-4:00. Cost $50.00 which includes lunch. Studio will be closed.

The Doctor is In on Sundays from 2:00-4:00 continues.

Glaze: Walt reported that there had been glaze contamination and would like members to be careful.

Kiln: One kiln is down needing repairs. Members are asked to remove their items from shelves once they are fired. Last firing before the Spring Sale will be Wednesday of that week.

Monitor: Firing Stickers are to be sold only by monitors and any member that has access to supply room.

Raku: No Report

Studio Sales: Sales are going well.

Sunshine Committee: No report

Studio Sales will be held May 4 in order for members to sell extra tools that they have and extra tools which are in the supply room.

Spring Sale: Last day of signup is March 11. An information sheet was passed out. Bill Johnson gave info on wrapping, price tags, and raffle. The raffle money will be used for Tools for Schools. Set-up will be Friday, March 18 at 3:00 P.M. Bill suggested that non-sellers and new members help with setup.

A discussion was held about CAM’s rule about showing CAM cards when entering studio.

Maureen is still looking for an extruder. Jan Nolan offered to give the club her extruder.

A drawing was held and Fred Hagan won. Lynn Giuliani gave a presentation on communications.

The meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Jerry Balman, Acting Secretary

February '11  Membership Meeting Minutes

Date: February 3, 2011

( February's Minutes Are Not Available At This Time)

January '11  Membership Meeting Minutes

December '10  Membership Meeting Minutes

Date: December 2, 2010

Attending Officers: Maureen Garcia, president; Pat Dumbacher, secretary; Walt Fuller, member at large.

The meeting was called to order by Maureen Garcia, president. New members were introduced.

Nominating Committee Report: Karen Loebach and her committee held elections for the 2011 Grand Ceramic Board. Several officers were running unopposed. Members voted on the member at large. Two members are needed to fill that position. Members filled out ballots and Walt Fuller was elected to one of the seats. The second seat was a tie. Members voted again. Sharon Rothzeid was elected. The new board was announced and recognized.

President – Maureen Garcia

Vice President – Jerry Balman

Secretary – Kathy Squires

Treasurer – Cathy Harvey

Members at Large- Walt Fuller and Sharon Rothzeid

Secretary’s Report: Maureen announced that the November meeting minutes are posted on the club’s website. A few hard copies are available in the studio. There were no additions or corrections to last month’s general meeting minutes.

Treasurer’s Report: There was no report.

Committee Reports

Education: Barb Spinner reported that the transition is going smoothly. The new education chairperson is Connie Johnson and Sherry Grundman.

Glaze: Walt Fuller is eliminating seven glazes. However, he is adding five new ones. A list of these glazes will be posted in the glaze room. Walt volunteered to help members mix glazes if needed.

Kiln Room: Lynn Shanrock asked that members remove their pieces from the fired shelves promptly.

Library: No report

Mold: No report

Monitoring: No report

Raku: No report

Studio Sales: No report

Sales Recording: No report

Social and Sunshine: No report

Studio Management: No report

Web: No report

Old Business: Maureen announced that the club is not responsible for personal items left in the studio.

During the winter months, members shouldn’t leave their pieces drying on the molds or shelves for any length of time. Also, members need to remove outdated sales pieces.

New Business: The slab roller will be delivered Monday. Members are needed to unload it from the truck. Later, members need to assemble it. The club will have a silent auction for the old slab roller. The minimum bid is $250, and the bid should be placed in the box in the studio.

The president discussed the newly revised club policy. The policy was passed out to members. The new board will discuss revising the club’s by laws.

CAM’s new ruling. When purchasing firing or glaze stickers, a member must sign their name on a log sheet which states that the club is a hobby. Pieces made in our studio can only be sold at our studio or a SCG function. Members are not permitted to sell pieces in the community.

A Holiday Brunch is scheduled at 11 – 11:30AM. Members signed up previously for the event. A cookie exchange is optional.

The meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Pat Dumbacher, secretary

November '10  Membership Meeting Minutes

Meeting Date: November 4,2010

Attending Officers: Maureen Garcia, President: Pat Dumbacher, Secretary: Bobbie Mandell, Treasurer: Walt Fuller, Member at Large.

The meeting was called to order by Marueen Garcia, president.  New members were welcomed.

Secretary’s Report: Maureen announced that the October minutes were posted on the club’s website, and a few hard copies were available in the studio.  There were no additions or corrections to last month’s general meeting minutes.

Treasurer’s Report: Bobbie Mandell reported that the club’s assets totaled $19,484.09.

Octoberfest:  Maureen thanked all the members who participated in the Octoberfest event.  Special thanks went to Cathy Harvey who hosted it. 

Committee Reports:

Education: Barb Spinner asked members to submit ideas for future classes.  Raku sign up sheet is in the studio.  Check bulletin board and class notebook for classes being offered.

Glaze: Walt Fuller announced that a few older glazes will be replaced with new colors.

Kiln: Nothing to report.

Library: Nothing to report.

Monitoring: Karen Loebach will discuss new policy after the committee reports.

Molds: Dick Towner will repair the damaged molds.

Raku: Bob Mohr reported that raku is held every weekend except holidays.

Studio Sales: Lynn Giuliani announced that everything looks good.  Old items should be removed, and each member can have 4 pieces on display at one time.

Sales Recording: No report.

Social and Sunshine: The president announced that the ceramic club’s holiday brunch will be held December 2 .  It will be held at the Cimarron Center immediately after the general meeting is adjourned.  Only members can attend, and they must sign up by November 26 in the studio.  The cookie exchange is optional.  If members would like they can bring Christmas holiday cookies in a decorated container to exchange.

Studio Management: Gail Kretz sent her thanks for all who helped with the Navajo clay sales.  If you would like to help with clay, please contact Gail.

Inventory Rotation: No report.  Maureen will appoint a new person for this position after the election. Remember do not leave items drying on the shelves for more than 2 weeks.

Web: Jack Woltz will update the web as soon as he receives the information from members.  Members should check the website for workshops , classes, and other announcements.

Old Business:

Monitoring: Karen Loebach described the new monitoring policy.  Members are obligated to donated 6 hours per year.  Members who live here only in the winter need to volunteer in the  fall or winter quarters.  Year around members volunteer in the spring and summer.  It is the members’ responsibility to record your hours in the white 3 ring notebook. Cathy Fuller will have a spreadsheet showing who needs to work and which quarter.

Only the monitor can sell supplies from the supply room.  Members should wait outside in the studio area. They need to check the money to make sure that it is correct amount.

The monitor is in charge of selling items off the shelves.  They need to make sure that the buyer writes the check out to the artist.  Again, they need to check and make sure the money is correct.

Personal Items: The club is not responsible for personal items left in the studio. This includes materials and tools left in the cubbies.

New Business:

Nominating Committee: Karen Loebach presented the slate for the upcoming year. 

2011 Ceramic Club Slate Of Officers

President: Maureen Garcia

Vice President: Jerry Balman

Secretary: Kathy Squires

Treasurer: Cathy Harvey

Members At Large: Walt Fuller, Jan Kruger, Sharon Rothzeid, and Jack Woltz

The election will be held December 2, 2010.

New Policy Manual: The new policy manual is currently being printed.

Questions and Announcements:

A member congratulated Joe Loebach.  He is doing an outstanding job teaching the  beginning wheel class.

The meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Pat Dumbacher, Secretary

October '10  Membership Meeting Minutes

Meeting Date: October 7, 2010

Attending Officers: Maureen Garcia, President; Bobbie Mandell, Treasurer; Pat Dumbacher, Secretary; Walt Fuller, Member-at-Large.

The meeting was called to order by Maureen Garcia, President. She welcomed everyone. There were no new members to introduce.

Secretary’s Report: There were no additions or corrections to last month’s general meeting minutes.

Treasurer’s Report: Bobbie Mandell reported that as of September 30, 2010 the club’s total assets amount to $19,391.58

Octoberfest: Cathy Harvey reported that artists participating in the Octoberfest event need to be in the studio at 3pm on Friday October 8 to help set up the studio. Any artist that would like to display their work can contact Cathy. Participates will be assigned to work teams. Once the setup is completed, members are permitted to bring in their ceramic pieces. Perhaps in the spring, members would like to wear an apron with our club’s logo printed on it.

Committee Reports:

Education: No Report

Glaze: Walt Fuller announced that some older, seldom used glazes will be removed. A few new glazes will be introduced. Walt will post these changes as they occur.

Kiln: Lynn Shanrock reported that all is going well in the kiln. The committee worked hard to load and run the kilns helping members in preparation of the sales event.

Library: No Report

Molds: No Report

Monitoring : Karen Loebach will discuss the new monitoring policy at the end of the meeting.

Raku: Bob Little announced that raku firings will begin October 16. Members can sign up at the studio.

Studio Sales: Shelves are okay.

Sales Recording: No Report

Social and Sunshine: The club’s holiday brunch will be held immediately after the December 2^nd general meeting. Only members are invited to attend the brunch.

Inventory Rotation: This position is vacant. Maureen will appoint a board member after the election.

Web: CAM wants photos of members in the studio to display on their web. Jack Woltz has volunteered to do this for the club. He continues being our web master.

Studio Management: Gail Kretz reported that all clay is $11.50 per bag. Members are encouraged to place special clay orders as a group so that they can save money. Navajo Clay sign up sheet is in the studio, and the last day to order is October 14. . This is a special order clay that we purchase with Sun City West. Gail will soon order clay stamps. She will notify members when they are placed on display. In the supply room, U shaped wire cutters and wire replacements are available. Instructors need to give Gail a list of tools required for classes and she will stock them. Clay stackers are needed. Contact Gail if you are interested.

New Business

Nominating Committee Report: Karen Loebach introduced the slate for 2011 to the members. The election will be held later. 2011 President: Maureen Garcia , Vice President: Jerry Balman, Secretary: Kathie Squires, Treasurer: Cathy Harvey, Members at Large: Walt Fuller, Linda Aikens, Jan Kruger, Sharon Rothzeid, Jack Woltz.

New Monitoring Policy: Karen Loebach presented the new monitoring policy. The year is divided into 4 quarters. January - March is the 1^st quarter. April - June is the 2^nd one. July - September is the 3^rd one. October - November is the 4^th one.

All members are required to complete 12 hours of service per year. Members must volunteer twice per two quarters .

Summer and year around members need to volunteer in the summer months which are April - June 2^nd quarter and July - September 3^rd quarter.

Part time winter members are asked to volunteer October - November 3^rd quarter and also January - March in the 1^st quarter.

Only one person will be needed in each time slot so please do not sign up if another person is already in the time slot. New members will be allowed to monitor their first time with another member.

Members will no longer bank hours. As long as you are current with your monitoring hours you will be a member in good standing upon your return.

Record your service hours in the white binder at the monitor’s desk.

Sales: A member felt that the club is missing out on sales due to the closed door sign. It is not welcoming residents who come to shop. Maureen stated that the studio must be closed if there is not a monitor on duty. A member suggested making a sign that would welcome guests and ask them to knock on the door. The board will look into it and report later.

Sanding: A member asked if they could leave the backdoor unlocked while they sanded outside. Maureen said it was okay. Another member suggested people sanding could use a shallow pan.

Drawing: Pat Vincent donated a ceramic piece for the drawing. Dina Passi won the drawing. Dina will donate a piece of her work for the drawing in November.

The meeting was adjourned by Maureen Garcia, President.

Respectfully submitted,

Pat Dumbacher, Secretary

September '10  Membership Meeting Minutes

Meeting Date: September 2, 2010

Attending Officers: Maureen Garcia, President; Jerry Balman, Vice President; Pat Dumbacher, Secretary.

The meeting was called to order by Maureen Garcia, President. Maureen welcomed club members. The current board members were introduced. New members were welcomed.

Maureen announced the resignation of Marie Jarc, member-at-large, and stated that the position will be filled in January by whoever is elected to that spot in the November election.

Secretary’s Report: Maureen announced that the last General Meeting Minutes are posted on the club’s website and that if there are any changes to be made, they should be submitted to the board in writing. There were no changes to previous meeting minutes.

Treasurer’s Report: Maureen presented the Treasurer’s report for Bobbie Mandell, Treasurer, who was unable to attend:
Checking account: $14,288.98
Savings account:        6,001.79
Total:                    $20,290.77

Committee Reports:

Education: Barb Spinner reported that education co-chair Penny Betcher is no longer available full-time because of her employment. Five classes have been scheduled for September and October. An interest sheet will be posted in the studio.

Glaze: No report.

Kiln: Lynne Shanrock asked for committee volunteers, and thanked Jan Nolan for her help during the summer.

Library: Marie Lowe reported that there has been one new book request. Members should contact Marie if they have requests for books or DVDs to be added to our library.

Molds: No report.

Raku: Raku firing will start after Oktoberfest, probably in November. Saggar firing will also be offered. Pam Leitner and Jean Zeidler will be the primary contacts for saggar firing.

Studio Sales: No report.

Sales Recording: No report.

Social & Sunshine: No report.

Cleaning: Maureen reported that the cleaning committee is not there every week; it is up to the members to clean up.

Studio Management: No report.

Inventory Rotation: No report.

Website: No report.

Old Business: Jean Zeidler reported that 475 bowls were produced for the Empty Bowls project.

New Business: Oktoberfest: Kathy Harvey volunteered to work on the Oktoberfest project. A couple more volunteers are needed. Jerry Balman provided sign-up information, which will be posted in the studio.
New Policy Manual: The Board has spent nine months preparing the new policy manual. Each member of the club will receive a copy of the draft at the October meeting, and the matter will be discussed at the November meeting.
There was a question raised about bylaws. Maureen stated that the bylaws of each Charter Club must be resubmitted to CAM each year. The last set of bylaws for Grand Ceramics was submitted in 2002, and the current revision is not complete. As they exist at this time, they have been submitted to CAM.
New Monitoring Policy: Maureen stated that Karen Loebach has been extraordinary in her diligence, and Karen’s report has been submitted to the Board for review and approval.

Announcements: Connie Whitlock announced that Sun City Grand members may submit work to an event through the West Valley Arts Council. Contact Maureen for information.

Door Prize: This month’s piece was created by Pat Dumbacher and won by Pat Vincent.

The meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,
Connie Johnson, acting for
Pat Dumbacher, Secretary 

May '10  Membership Meeting Minutes

Meeting Date: May 6, 2010

Attending Officers: Maureen Garcia, President: Jerry Balman, Vice President; Pat Dumbacher, Secretary; Bobbie Mandell, Treasurer; Marie Jarc and Walt Fuller, Members at Large/

The meeting was called to order by  Maureen Garcia, president.   Maureen welcomed club members.

Secretary’s Report: Maureen announced that the April minutes were posted on the club’s website and a few hard copies were available in the studio.  There were no additions or corrections to last month’s general meeting minutes.

Treasurer’s Report: Bobbie Mandell reported that the club’s total cash on hand as of April 30 is $20,058.13.  Revenue is good and expenses are low. A motion was made and second that the club accept the report.  The members’ vote was unanimous.

Committee Reports:

Education: Penny Belcher requested that members check the website for past and future classes.  Teachers will meet after the meeting.

Glaze: None

Kiln: Lynne Shanrock needs additional workers and maintenance people to join the kiln committee.

Molds: Dick Towner asks that  members be careful with the  molds since they  chip easily.  Also, please return a tool that was misplaced.

Monitor: Karen Loebach reported that  in June we have monitors signed up but in July and August there are only a few.

Raku: Bob Little reported that raku will resume in October.

Sales: Diane Niehoff stated that she is placing outdated pieces on the shelving behind the desk.  The new pieces  are being added.  The shelves are full at this time.

Social and Sunshine: Connie Whitlock said that the ceramic club holiday party is being held December 2, 2010  from 10 - 11 am in the Gila Room in the Cimmeron Center. The brunch is for members only.  An announcement will come later as to the fee. Members will sign up as the date gets closer.  Connie will send cards to only members and their spouses.

Cleaning: No chairperson but people are cleaning.  Maureen asks that in the studio we clean up after ourselves.

Studio Management: None

Inventory Rotation: None

Web: Jack Woltz placed a counter on our website.  He can tell how many members visit.

New Business: Maureen announced that the first Empty Bowls project will start June 2, 2010 from 6 -9 PM in our studio.  More details will come later.

Fire and Glazing stickers have a new design.  Members are to exchange their previous stickers  this Wedn and Thur May 13 and 14 from 10am - 2pm.  Out of town members can exchange their stickers when they return. If a member cannot exchange stickers on the dates posted,  then they must contact Maureen and make other arrangements.  Old stickers will not be accepted after May 31, 2010.

Unfinished Business:

Penny Belcher requested that the club have more than 2 slump molds in the studio.  Recently, a class was held and it was time consuming to have only 2 molds for students to use.  Dick reported that there is not enough storage space for additional molds.  Connie Whitlock suggested that molds be stored outside in the raku area.

Keyless entry malfunctioned  but it is straightened out now.  The studio must report to CAM the number of members that visit the studio and guests that visit each month.   If a member inserts their CAM # into the keyless entry several times a day, someone must go into the computer and delete it.  This is very time consuming.  A member only needs to insert number once a day unless the door is locked.

Monitors should not allow buyers to alter checks when purchasing pottery.  A member received a check with Grand Ceramics crossed out and their name above it with initials.  The bank would not accept it.  Also, another member reported that banks will not accept Canadian checks.  Monitors should be informed of this during orientation.

Reminders and Announcements:

Maureen asks members to use the buckets in the sinks when  cleaning up the wheel.  This will help prevent so much clay in the drains.  Bob Little asks that a laundry tub be installed replacing a sink.  He will turn in a requisition for the plumbing work to Maureen and she will then give it to CAM.

Joy Clasen Celebration of Life will be held Saturday May 8, 2010.  Details are in the studio.

 Pat Dumbacher won the ceramic door prize.  She will donate one for the September meeting.

The meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Pat Dumbacher, Secretary

April  '10  Membership Meeting Minutes

Meeting Date:  April 1, 2010

Attending Officers:  Maureen Garcia, President; Jerry Balman, Vice President; Bobbie Mandell, Treasurer; Marie Jarc and Walt Fuller, Members-at-Large.

The meeting was called to order by Maureen Garcia, President. 

Secretary’s Report:  There were no additions or corrections to last month’s general meeting minutes.

Treasurer’s Report:  Bobbie Mandell reported that as of March 31, 2010  the club’s total assets amount to $20,555.48.  March profit is $7,519.67

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Education:  Maureen Garcia announced that there will be a new class on April 15^th on High Fire Glaze Brush Strokes. 

New Monitor System:  Walt Fuller announced that the first quarter ends at the end of April. If you fulfilled your 3 hours of service to the club in that quarter and are still here, you will have a grace period until May 10^th.  Be sure to fill out the form for banking that time for your return.

Glaze:  Walt Fuller announced that the glaze room has now added a Rutile Blue glaze.

Mold:  Dick Towner requested again that members take care when returning molds to the shelves because they chip very easily.

Monitoring:  Karen Loebach reported that there are three Saturdays in April and two Fridays in May in need of monitors.  She also requested that the afternoon monitors be sure to lock the bar on the door before leaving.

Raku:  Bob Mohr announced that there would be one more Saggar Firing and three more Raku sessions.

Cleaning:  Maureen stated that there was a great need for volunteers on the Cleaning Committee.  She will appoint 3 committee members to form the new committee.

Studio Management:  Gail Kretz announced that the members’ sale would be held in the fall and asked for the best month to hold it.  The consensus was November.  She is seeking volunteers to assist with the sale.

OLD BUSINESS:

Announcements, postings, etc:  Maureen reminded members that any announcement or posting is to be approved by the board.

Keyless Entry:  Jerry Balman informed everyone that the keyless entry is forthcoming by the end of this week or next.  There is no longer a key at Adobe.  The keypad will be installed outside the door and members MUST enter their key code (CAM#) whether the door is locked or unlocked.  CAM requires the activity of members and this will be the record for it.  Also, monitors must now keep track of visitors by count only.  The doors will be unlocked during the club’s normal hours of 9am to 3pm Monday through Saturday.  There will be no entry before 7 am or after 9pm.  There is a sensor located on the inside of the door for automatic release for departure.

Maureen reminded everyone of the Celebration of Lew McCord’s life being hosted that evening.

NEW BUSINESS:

Maureen announced that the club would be featuring an “Artist of the Month” and that Karen Loebach would be the member artist for April.  If the response is good, there may be two artists per month featured.

The shelf for the stand-up wheels will be made and installed as soon as the formica order is fulfilled.

The Association plumbers have snaked the drains, but request that at the end of the day, the last members in the studio need to run all of the faucets at a medium flow for about 10 minutes to keep the drains clear.

CAM has reported to Maureen that there is sludge being tossed on the rocks outside.  Use the bucket!

Maureen gave kudos to Jerry Balman and Diane Neihof for their hard work and all of the participating members for their artwork at the Spring Sale.

LLA:  Julie Scott presented a brief history of the LLA, and addressed the members seeking new instructors and volunteers for the program.  She stated that she was approaching all of the Charter Clubs seeking out those who would be interested in teaching one day or multi-day classes.  If interested, call Janet Hodges at the LLA office at 623-546-7521 or call Julie at 623-546-8126.

AZ Clay Association:  Bo Anderson announced that the AZ Clay Exhibit would be at the Bead Museum this year.  Three of our members are showing:  Jan Gaumitz, Diane Niehof, and Connie Whitlock.  The reception is April 8^th from 5:30 to 8 pm.  The Exhibit runs until April  24^th.  Connie Whitlock announced that there would be a Jeff Reich/Farraday Newsome Workshop sponsored by AZ Clay on May 15-16 at Marjon’s.  It is open to members and non-members.   For information, call Connie at 640-5229.

The meeting was adjourned by Maureen Garcia, President.

Respectfully submitted,

Pat Dumbacher, Secretary

March  '10  Membership Meeting Minutes
 

Meeting Date: March 4, 2010

 Attending Officers: Maureen Garcia, President; Jerry Balman, Vice  President; Pat Dumbacher, Secretary; Bobbie Mandell, Treasurer; Marie Jarc and Walt Fuller, Members at Large.

 The meeting was called to order by Maureen Garcia, President.  Maureen welcomed club members. The current board members were introduced

 Secretary’s Report: Maureen announced that the February General Meeting Minutes are posted on the club’s website and a few hard copies in the studio. There were no additions or corrections to last month’s general meeting minutes.

 Treasurer’s Report: Bobbie Mandell reported that the club’s total cash on hand is $22,980.17. This month’s profit is $9,944.36. She is working on a club budget for 2010.  Peter Flynn’s demo went well.  At the President’s meeting, the CAM insurance reps presented the current policy and coverage.  The Bobbie reported that the club is covered under CAM’s insurance policy; we can drop ours at a savings of $900. The report was accepted by club members.

 Committee Reports:

Studio Equipment: Aleta Basso reported that when using the slab rollers one should tighten down the nut located under the turn knob only in the last setting.  When completed, it should be released.  This will extend the life of the rollers.

 Education: Barb Spinner reported that the classes are well attended.  Evaluations are positive.  The club make over $400 on Peter Flynn’s demo.  Gail Kretz is working with instructors supplying tools and kits for the classes.  Members need to pay when signing up for a class.  If canceling, the member should notify Barb or the instructor before contacting Bobbie. Members cannot replace their name on a class list with another’s name.  Maureen announced that Marie Jarc threw plates on the wheel.  Later, a ceramic  instructor using the plates will demo different decorative brush stokes  . Samples will be on display.  The date will be announced later.

 Glaze: No report.

 Kiln: Lynn Shanrock reported that one kiln is down.  Members need to be patient when firing pieces.  She reminded members to fill out the firing slips properly.

 Library: Maureen announced several new DVDs were added to the library.

 Molds: Dick Towner reported the club has four molds that fit on wheelheads. When trimming,  members need to use a wooden tool instead of a metal pin tool.  The molds get  damaged when using the pin tool.  Also, be careful when returning molds to the shelf because they chip very easily. Do not throw away a broken mold because many times they can be repaired.   If a mold needs repaired place a note in his cubbie which is #49.

 Raku: Bob Mohr said that raku and saggar firing are going well.  Rain dates are needed. Maureen encouraged all members to try saggar firing at least one time.

 Studio Sales: Lynn Giuliani asked that members completely fill out the sales envelope when placing an item on the sales shelf and be sure to include the date displayed and member’s phone number. A member is permitted to have four pieces on the shelf at one time for a period of 30days.  Pieces not sold must be removed for a period of two weeks. At that time, they can be replaced on the shelf.

 Sales Recording: No report.

 Social and Sunshine: Maureen announced the club’s pizza and plate exchange party is April 1^st.  If there are any questions, check the pizza party poster in the studio.

 Cleaning: Maureen reminded members that the cleaning committee needs additional helpers in the summer months.

 Studio Management: Gail Kretz  presented new tools available for sale in the studio.  Also, there are six different class kits.  She is testing out a canvas. Also, being introduced is a clay panel kit which include brushes and bottles for Diane’s Niehof’s class.  She requested that if members prefer a certain clay please let her know so that she can stock it. Marjon’s orders are turned it twice a month due to the $45 delivery fee.  School orders have priority over our studio. She stocked wire replacements for aluminum knives but will keep them at home since they are so fragile.

 Inventory Rotation: Marie Jarc requested that members place drying items on the shelves keeping in mind of its size.  Please use appropriate size wareboards. Plastic bags are not required for every piece.  There is a 2 week limit for drying a piece but most pieces need only three to four days.

 Web: No report.

 Old Business:

Keyless Entry:  Jerry Balman presented a keyless entry proposal to the club. He recommends that we go with Bolt Security because others in SCG have used them.  Their bid was $2800.  A bid was received from Anderson Lock and Safe but there was only a $20 difference in the two bids. Also, an additional $500 is needed for a computer.  The total amount is $3300. 

Jerry Balman: I move that a keyless entry system be installed in the Grand Ceramics studio at a cost of $2800 installed by Bolt Security, and an additional $500 for the computer that goes with it. Members need to approve an amount of $3300. There was a second .A discussion was held where members could ask questions. The previous question was ordered.  The motion was adopted.  All members were in favor.  An oral vote was held and members approved unanimously  that  a  keyless entry and the computer that goes with it will be installed by Bolt on the front entrance doors of the ceramic club for a fee of  $3300.

 Monitoring: Maureen announced that only one monitor sign up per session until all the morning and afternoons are full.  The only exception is if an asterisk is after a member’s name indicating that they are new, then two can monitor at the same time.

 Spring Sale: Jerry Balman announced that twenty-seven members are participating in the March 13^th Spring Sale.  The studio will close at 3pm on March 12.  Members must remove their pieces from the sales shelves if they are not participating.  The club will set up the studio at 3pm.  Members will be assigned a section to display their items for sale.  The sales tags were placed in cubbies on March 2^nd. Cut off date for signing up is Saturday March 6^th. All participants must wear their name badges during the sale.  Jerry assigned Pat Dumbacher to set up  the club’s information table which will include members’ applications, photos, examples of ceramics work, and additional information. The club needs bubble wrap and plastic bags for the sale.

 New Business:

Safety Changes: Marie Jarc gave a report on ceramic studio safety.  Silica an ingredient in clay can be very harmful to humans unless certain precautions are made. Marie displayed the new wedging boards that will greatly reduce clay dust.  Also, the club is removing the sanding boxes; members must use the wet sanding method to clean their pieces or dry sand them at home.  Three types of masks were shown and discussed the pros and cons of each. Members are encouraged to keep their aprons and work areas as clean as possible.  Two wet sponges and mops need to be used for clean up.  Pick up any dropped clay on the floor.  Never sweep the floor.  A clean-up crew is needed to wash all the shelves. Do not leave clay on molds for over two days. These practices will help eliminate dust and make our studio healthy for us.  Members should not use unsafe glazes on functional ware.

CAM Requests:

Maureen reported that CAM has requested that club members talk to their club board members instead of going to CAM to complain.  No posters or signs can be posted without board approval.  CAM does approve of the upcoming men’s golf tournament that supports a wounded veterans fund.  The Spirit of Life asked for donated pieces to be auctioned.  CAM is collecting all keys to each club.  Key holders must turn in their keys so that Maureen can pass them on to CAM.  Eventually, they will be returned.

Door Prize: Bob Mohr donated a platter and stand for a door prize.  Penny Betcher won the drawing.  She is requested to donate the door prize next month.

The meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Pat Dumbacher, Secretary

February  '10  Membership Meeting Minutes
 

Meeting Date: February 4, 2010

Attending Officers: Maureen Garcia, President; Pat Dumbacher, Secretary; Bobbie Mandell, Treasurer; Marie Jarc, Walt Fuller. Absent Jerry Balman.

The meeting was called to order by Maureen Garcia President. New members were recognized and welcomed.  Robert’s Rules of Order - Summary Version were passed out to present members.

Secretary’s Report: Pat Dumbacher announced that the January 2010 general meeting minutes are posted on the Grand Ceramics Website.  Also, several typed copies are available in the studio.  There were no additions or corrections to last month’s general meeting minutes.

Treasurer’s Report: Bobbie Mandell reported that the club has $14,488.52 in the checking account and $5,296.82 in savings f or a total of $19,785.34. Our net income for January is $6,962.99.  All membership dues and cubbie fees were deposited in 2010.  At the January meeting, a member questioned the practice of not depositing a class fee check until the day of the class.  Bobbie researched the alternatives to this practice.  At this time, she feels it is unfeasible to change the routine, it would skew the figures and also be additional paper work.  All checks received are recorded in the blue binger kept in the supply room.  The club does have a record even though they aren’t deposited until later.  She announced that if any member had any questions concerning the report that she would discuss it after the meeting.  A budget committee will be formed and create a 2010 budget for the club.  Gail Kretz made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report and Lynn Guilani second it.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Education: Penny Betcher asked that members pay the fee when signing up for a class.   She asks that members list suggestions on the interest sheet.  If a member cannot attend a class they must notify the instructor 7 days prior to the class for a full refund.  Teachers need to check that all doors are locked  before leaving the studio.

Kiln:  Lynn Shanrock reported that the air conditioning in the kiln room is not functioning properly and is interfering with the kiln firings.  Ceramic pieces will take longer to fire due to this situation.  She asks that when firing pieces be sure to clean the glaze of the bottoms.  Also, members should be familiar with the firing guidelines that are posted in the studio.

Glaze: Walt Fuller announced that the recently introduced Sierra Gold will continue being available for members’ use.  Presently, the glaze room sink is out of order.

Purchasing: Gail Kretz discussed the new supplies available at the studio. She received input from the instructors on the various tools needed for special clay classes.  A kit compiled of the necessary tools for classes is for sale.  Also, pieces of linoleum used for hand building and aluminum knives have been added to the inventory.  Additional wareboards have been ordered for members use in the studio. In the future, old inventory will be placed for sale and at that time members can sell their tools.  A date will be announced later.  Gail requests members to volunteer to be clay stackers especially in the summer months.

Raku:  Bob Mohr stated that raku is doing well.  Also, the foil sagar firings are so popular that an additional one will be added sometime after March 13.

Studio Sales:  Diane Niehof requests that when a member places his/her piece for sale in the studio please place it on the shelf behind the monitor’s desk.  She will decide where to set it on the shelves later.  Also, members should check their pieces for cracks and other imperfections. It is a member’s responsibility to mark whether the glaze is food safe or not.

Cleaning:  Steve Laughlin reported to the president that all is well with the cleaning crew.  He would like some additional volunteers for the summer months.

Old Business: Maureen announced the board is still pursuing the keyless lock entry. Also, the slab roller has been repaired.

New Business: Walt Fuller introduced the newly revised  members service policy. The year is divided into 4 quarters beginning in February.  A member must volunteer their services for 3 hours per quarter to be in good standing. All members must note their hours in the white book on the monitor’s desk. If a new member joins, then they need to volunteer twice in one quarter so that they are in good standing for the next quarter.  During the winter months there can be two monitors only after all spaces are filled; there will be a morning and afternoon monitor.   In the summer months, there will be only a morning monitor present. If a member is absent for a period they can bank hours for 1 quarter. As of January 2011, there will be no more exemptions. We will try the new policy for one year and evaluate its success at that time.

It was announced that any member that would like to sell their items in the March 13 craft sale please sign up in the studio.

Bob Mohr held a raffle giving the late Lew McCord’s donated ceramic pieces as prizes.  Bob Little donated a large platter that was also raffled off.

The meeting was adjourned

Respectfully submitted,

Pat Dumbacher, Secretary

January  '10  Membership Meeting Minutes
 

Meeting Date:  January 6, 2010

Attending Officers:  Maureen Garcia ,President; Jerry Ballman, Vice President; Bobbie Mandell, Treasurer; Pat Dumbacher, Secretary

Elections:  Gina Worch, SCG Activities Director, opened the meeting telling the members of some upcoming SCG spring events.  The president welcomed everyone and gave some instructions that were necessary before voting took place.  She called upon Connie Johnson, the Nomination Committee Chairperson, who came and gave some voting instructions.  Ballots, with the candidates names written on them, were distributed by Gina Worch as the members entered the room.  After the voting was completed Chanda Halligan collected the ballots.  Sheryl Ryan was asked to assist in counting the ballots.  The counting committee was dismissed ,and members enjoyed some time together until the committee returned.  The Nominating  Committee Chair reported that there were 51 ballots counted.  26 Need to be elected.  The two members elected were Walt Fuller and Marie Jarc.

General Meeting: Marueen welcomed back the members.  She introduced the current board members.   She announced that any corrections or additions to the November, 2009 meeting minutes should by written and given to Pat Dumbacher the secretary. Three new members were recognized and welcomed by the club.

 Treasurer’s Report: Bobbie Mandell discussed the club’s finances.  At this time, the club has $15,557 in Total Liabilities and Equity.  All members’ dues and cubbie fees were deposited in 2010.

Committee Reports

Education: Barb Spinner will review classes and asks members for suggestions of new classes.   She asks that members pay the day that they sign up for a class. If that member doesn’t pay in three days then their name will be removed.  Maureen announced that there were still openings for a faux leather class that was being offered that evening.  Barb asked that instructors meet with her after the general meeting.

Glaze: Walt Fuller announced that four to five new glazes will be introduced throughout the year.  Perhaps a few regular ones will be removed temporally.

Kiln: Lynn Shanrock reported that all is going okay.  She requests additional workers especially in the summer months.

Library: Marie Lowe announced that a new book on clay sculptures has been added to the library.  If anyone has any suggestions on new material, let her know.

Molds: Dick Towner will repair the molds. He will ask people to help if we make new molds. It was noted that perhaps we need to dispose of some mold and replace them.

Monitoring: Karen Loebech asks that members read over the updated instructions for monitor duties.  She requests that experienced monitors work with new members.  An asterisk next to a name indicates a new member. Kathy Fuller will post a list of hours banked.

Raku: Bob Mohr announced that the club would have a foil sagar firings on January 23, 2010.  The preparation of pieces would be held on January 22. Pam Leitner displayed  five of her sagar fired pieces. Raku is not a class but alternative firing. It costs $10 for glazes and supplies.  He encourages members to participate. Raku is held on Sunday mornings.

Studio Sales: Lynn Giuliani reminds sellers that they need to write the date the piece was displayed on its envelope.  If outdated , the piece will be placed at the back of the shelf.  Diane Niehoff  places the pieces on the shelves according to size, color and balance. Members are permitted to sell four pieces for one month.  The shelves are cleaned when the studio is empty. Monitors should remind guests that clay pieces are for sale.

Cleaning: No report.

Studio Management: Gail Kretz said that she would purchase items for the supply room and materials for the studio.  Sometime members open a carton of clay meant for a class. the box.  Gail has no idea what type of clay is left behind.  She asks that members use a Each carton contains two bags of clay. They remove one bag of clay and then dispose of marker and write the clay’s name on the remaining bag. Several bags of Navaho clay are still for sale.  She will work with instructors in ordering tools needed for classes. 

Marjon  supply orders are every two weeks due to delivery costs.  She asks for an assistant to help her.

Inventory Rotation: Marie Jarc says that during the holidays there weren’t many pieces on the shelves.  Members were reminded that pieces can dry on the shelves for two weeks.

Webmaster:  No report.

Old Business:  Maureen announced that the board is vigorously pursuing the installation of a keyless entry.  Jerry Balman is doing the research.  Cam has suggested that they will pay some of the expense.

New Business: Maureen announced the Connie Whitlock would continue serving on the social and sunshine committee. The following are comments or suggestions made by members. 

?         Use a computer for listing and signing up for classes.

?         Check on slab roller repair.

?         Barb Spinner asked that the club replace linoleum squares that are used in hand building. The studio manager volunteered to do this.

?         It was announced that if you haven’t done service for the month of February , then you will be unable to fire and purchase supplies.

Drawing: A drawing was held and a member won a ceramic piece.  Maureen asked for donations for the drawing in February.

 The meeting was adjourned .

Respectfully,
Pat Dumbacher,
Secretary 

November  '09  Membership Meeting Minutes
 

Meeting Date:  November 5, 2009

Attending Officers:  Jan Nolan, Acting President; Bobbie Mandell, Treasurer; Ginny Schierscher, Secretary.

Opening Remarks:  Jan Nolan reported that Al Miller resigned as president of the club effective November 3.  After receiving his resignation, the remainder of the board appointed Jan as acting president.

As this was a private meeting of members, it was reported that information had been discovered  indicating that two club members had been, over the past two years, appropriating fire and glaze stickers for their own personal use with no record of payment.  Based on CAM rules, an investigative committee of seven club members was established to look into the matter.  The investigative committee consisted of Pam Leitner, Bob Mohr, Bob Little, Pat Dumbacher, Johanne Everson, Marie Jarc, and Walt Fuller. The issue is being referred to CAM for final disposition.

The regular order of business was suspended to move first to elections.

Election of Officers:  Connie Johnson, chair of the nominating committee, reported that the 2010 slate of officers is as follows:  President, Maureen Garcia; Vice President, Jerry Balman; Secretary, Pat Dumbacher; Treasurer, Bobbie Mandell.  Since a quorum was present and the officers were running unopposed, a voice vote was taken to elect this slate with no votes in opposition. 

New Members-at-Large:  Connie Johnson reminded members that at the October club meeting the members voted to create two new board positions as members-at-large.  Connie said there was still time to nominate yourself or another person. All nominations must be submitted in writing to Connie.  Forms to do so are in the studio along with job descriptions.  Nominations will close on November 9.  The current list of registered candidates is Marie Jarc, Walt Fuller, June Foy, and Pat Vincent. 

The names of all candidates will be submitted to the Board on November 10 for publication to the membership. Note: Because of required election time-frames, the December club meeting has been moved from December 3 to Thursday December 10.  

Secretary's report:  The secretary reviewed the minutes from the last meeting.

Treasurer's report: The treasurer reported that the club's income for the year is $5,000 as of November 5, 2009, exceeding the comparable period last year.  Educational and other income is up compared to last year, office supplies and other expenses are down.  Our total assets at this time are $18,440 compared to last year's $7,333 for the same period

 COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Education: Jeni Oberle reported that Peter Flynn, who teaches the wheel at Marjons, will be doing a  demonstration in January and members will be able to purchase what he makes (high bid).  He will also teach two wheel classes at the club, but the classes must be filled in order to cover his costs. 

June Foy reminded members that they can participate in ceramics classes using clay pieces. Helen Gilmore will be teaching Precious Metal Clay.

Social and Sunshine:  Connie Whitlock reported that the holiday party will be just a social party; the theme has been changed to Italian; and she noted that there must be 30 people signed up in order to go forward with the party. 

Monitor Workgroup:  The recommendations of the Monitor workgroup are being held for consideration by the new 2010 board.

Library:  Marie Rowe reported that a new book on raku is in.

Ceramics:  Maureen Garcia invited members to come over to check out what ceramics is doing.

Raku:  Bob Mohr invited members to check out raku firing on Sunday mornings.  He said they've made a bucket of rainbow raku glaze that turns blue when fired.

Studio Sales:  Lynn Giuliani reminded members that they may have 4 pieces on the sales shelves at a time, and each piece may remain on the shelves for 4 weeks. (Policy note: a piece must then be off  the shelves for two weeks before being returned for sale.)  Lynn said a date must be put on the sales envelope, which starts the timing meter, and if no date is there, Lynn will put her initials on the envelope.

Inventory Rotation:  Marie Jarc told members she will begin tagging items that have been on the drying shelves too long, and noted that many items are dry before the two weeks expires, and they should be moved on to fire.

Web:  Jan Nolan asked Committee chairs and others to review information on the club's website and give Jack Woltz updated information where necessary.  

Molds:  Dick Towner said he had received a request to make  six to eight 18” rectanglular molds.  He will talk to Diane Niehoff as it was thought that this was her request for a potential class.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

Navajo Clay:   Members of the club have purchased Navajo wheel clay through Sun City West for a number of years.  Jan Nolan said that for much of this time the club was not officially involved. However last year the club paid for the clay, added a markup of 20% to 30%, and then individual members paid the club for their order.  There was discussion about whether the club should officially be involved again this year and, if so what the markup should be.  Club treasurer noted that the bylaws state that “clubs may sell supplies related to club purposes and retain a reasonable return on investment to assist club operations.”  The club has high expenses for repairing or replacing equipment, especially kilns, and so we generally add 20% to supply sales to help meet such expenses.  Being a non-profit does not mean we cannot make money as long as we use it to benefit the members. 

A motion was made and passed that the Board become involved in the purchase of the Navajo clay and that it has not been determined exactly how much the club markup will be.

Jan Nolan will contact Gail Kretz to determine the status of the order.

Equipment:  The slab roller is being fixed this morning. Two new kilns have been ordered as reported at the last meeting and they should arrive after Thanksgiving.

Oktoberfest:  Bobbie Mandell reported that club sales for Oktoberfest totaled a little over $4,000 which is excellent.

NEW BUSINESS:  

Glaze and Firing Stickers:  Jan Nolan reminded members that, for security reasons, the club has a new policy for handling glaze and fire stickers. Each strip will have a number on it and when making a sale the monitor must log the number and the purchaser's name in the red log book which is in the supply room.  The strips must be sold in sequential order.  The available strips are in the log book itself, and the book and stickers must remain in the supply room at all times. 

Club Guests:  A club member signed up a non-member guest for a ceramics class.  Because enrollment in the class was low, the class would have been cancelled without this guest, so the  individual was permitted to take the class.  The board has clarified, and is stating for the record, that CAM and club policy do not permit guests to take classes under any circumstances.  

Service Hour Tracker:  Jean Zeidler is resigning from her position as of December 15. Anyone interested in filling this vacancy, please talk to Maureen Garcia, next year's president.  Thanks Jean for  a job well done.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Ginny Schierscher, Secretary

October  '09  Membership Meeting Minutes
 

Meeting Date:  October 1, 2009

Attending Officers:  Al Miller, President; Jan Nolan, Vice President; Bobbie Mandell, Treasurer;

Ginny Schierscher, Secretary

The meeting was called to order by Al Miller president.

Secretary's Report:  Ginny Schierscher reviewed the minutes from the May 2009 meeting

Treasurer's Report:  Bobbie Mandell has developed a standard reporting format to be used by future club treasurer's to track income and expenses and provide a meaningful year-to-year comparison by category. She distributed the balance sheet and profit and loss statement. Bobbie asked that anyone with questions on the numbers talk to her.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Education:  Jeni Oberle reported on some new classes this fall:  

·        A “Piggy Bank” class with Gary Roth teaching the wheel portion and Lynne Shanrock the handbuilding portion;

·        “Colored Clay” will be three nights instead of two;

·        Barb Spinner will teach a darting class;

·        Mono-printing on clay;

·        Connie Whitlock will teach tile mosaics. 

·        Peter Flynn who teaches the wheel at Marjon will come to the club to do a demo and also teach a six week wheel class.

Jeni reminded members:

·        Pay for classes when you sign up or within three days or your name will be removed from the class list;

·        If you cancel less than seven days from the class start date, you will not get your money back unless there there is a personal emergency;

·        Check the class supply list and made sure you come to class with the needed supplies.

·        If you are interested in taking a class that is not scheduled, sign up on the “Interest Sheet” on the Education Board.  

Kiln:  Pam Leitner thanked her committee members who were there to fire during the summer.  She said two of the kilns could fire only bisque.  The kiln committee is requesting membership approval to purchase two new kilns at a total cost of $4,692.86, which would replace the two oldest kilns.  This includes our discount, trade in allowance, delivery and installation.  New kilns have automatic lid lifts as standard features.  Pam also said that they have gone to lighter shelves.  Anyone interested in working on the kiln committee should contact Pam. 

A motion was made and passed approving the purchase of the two new kilns as discussed.

Glaze:  Al reported in Aleta's absence that the club has purchased a new 50-pound bag of Xavier Green.   It was also clarified that Rainbow Stain is considered a club glaze and is not free.  Glaze stickers must be used to pay for it. Treat it like any other glaze—if you use it alone, pay with glaze stickers based on piece size; if you use it along with your own glaze on top, pay for the rainbow stain with glaze stickers based on piece size;  if you use it with other club glazes, pay for them all with glaze stickers based on piece size.

Purchasing:  Gail Kretz reported that there are a few bags of Soldate stocked in the club which can be purchased.  She purchased tools for the Colored Clay class and has two left which can be purchased by any member.  In the future, Gail will have sign-up sheets for those who want to purchase tools for classes.  Gail will then search for the best place to purchase the tools.  Gail will be talking to the Board about selling the remainder of the excess inventory.  Jeni Oberle thanked Gail for always making sure there was sufficient clay and tools for the classes.  Connie Whitlock thanked Gail and the Club for donating certain excess tools for some public art projects.

Social and Sunshine:  Connie Whitlock reported the club Holiday Party will be held the first Friday of December, which is December 4.  She will post the sign-up sheet this week.  The theme is “Gangsters,” (with a Brooklyn accent), and it would be nice if each person tried to dress for the theme.  There will be a gift exchange, so make or bring a small gift.

Library:  Marie Lowe reported that there will be some new tapes, and the membership thanked her for all the interesting stuff in the library.

Maintenance:  Tom Rufrano did maintenance in the summer and has agreed to continue.

Raku:  Bob Mohr said raku will be held pretty much every Sunday beginning after Oktoberfest and continuing till Christmas. Sign-up sheets are in the book.  They will start with aluminum foil sager firing.  The Art Club has frequent Saturday activities so Bob made an agreement with them that we would fire on Sundays.  Al had a call from the Art Club asking permission to use the raku area for a Saturday event. 

Inventory Rotation:  Marie Jarc is back and has started to inspect the drying shelves for pieces that should be moved on.  She said there have been a lot of flat pieces and asked if the club could buy additional shelves that can be placed closer together for these pieces.  Al will ask Tom Rufrano to look into it. Marie reminded members that many pieces don't need to be on the shelves for the entire two weeks; she will tag things that are dry regardless of how long they've been there; and shelves are not storage for bisque.  Please move things quickly off the shelves!

NEW BUSINESS:

Thanks to Lynne Shanrock for the beautiful cover she made for the club's copy machine.

Minutes -Grand Ceramics

Meeting October 1, 2009

Page 3

Nominating Committee:  Chanda Haligan reported for the Committee that the following individuals have been nominated for club officers for 2010:

            President:  Maureen Garcia

            Vice President:  Jerry Balman

            Treasurer:  Bobbie Mandell

            Secretary:  Pat Dumbacher

The President opened the floor to other nominations.  There being none, the president closed the nominations.

New Issue:  The issue of adding additional members to the Board was brought up and discussed thoroughly.  It was suggested that these be members at large who can perhaps represent a different voice within the club.  Sun City Grand (CAM) bylaws state the following in part: 

Article III, Section A:  Executive Board:  There shall be a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, or Secretary/Treasurer, (optional) immediate Past President, (optional) and as many Elected Directors needed for member representation.

Section E:  Board Members:  The officers of the club specified above (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer), plus (optional) Immediate Past President, and Directors, shall serve as members of the Club Executive Board.  The Club Executive Board shall have overall governing authority over the club consistent with the provisions of these bylaws....  

A motion was made and passed that the size of the Board be increased by two additional at-large positions. 

A motion was made and passed that the current nominating committee be retained to obtain nominations for members at large.

A motion was made and passed that Doisey Landry and Marie Jarc meet with the Board to determine the guidelines for what these positions will do, how and when the membership will be notified of the openings, how nominations and elections will be made, and any other details that would otherwise be forgotten.

Slab Roller:  Al reported that we have asked Marjon to repair the roller on one slab roller at a cost of $370 plus tax.

Oktoberfest:  Jerry Balman said that 18 people have signed up to sell wares at Oktoberfest and he is about ready to close the sign-up.  On Friday October 9 he is asking all participants to come in and setup tables.  There will be eight tables inside and three outside.  Each person will have about 3 feet for display, so excess items will have to be placed under the table until there is more space.  Anything now on the display shelves must be removed.  It was agreed that participants can have two pieces each on the display shelves, and a select number on the outside tables.

 Empty Bowls.   Al reported that 39 members participated and 522 bowls were made.

Clay:   Al reported that Sun City West is ordering Navajo clay and a sign up sheet is in the club.  Must sign up by about the end of October.  Since the club paid for the clay last year, the treasurer will need to be apprised of how payment will be handled this year. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Ginny Schierscher, Secretary

May  '09  Membership Meeting Minutes
 

Meeting Date:  May 7, 2009

Attending Officers:  Al Miller, President; Jan Nolan, Vice President; Bobbie Mandell, Treasurer; Ginny Schierscher, Secretary.

The meeting was called to order by Al Miller, President.

Secretary's Report:  Ginny Schierscher reviewed the minutes from last month's meeting.

Treasurer's Report:  Bobbie Mandell reported that as of  April 30, the Club had $18,840 in cash and CDs, an increase of $1900 over the same time last year.  Net income from education classes has been quite good; supplies'  net income has grown substantially over last year primarily because the price of clay was increased; firing and glaze stickers are not quite covering the cost of firing and glazes; office expense is under last year by $290; and raku had an income of $1340 compared to expenses of $590.  Our overall net income for the period ending April 30 was $5,024. 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Education:  Jeni Oberle thanked Diane Niehof for teaching the club her innovative clay techniques.  Jeni reviewed some of the new classes from this year.  Gary Roth is teaching a Beginning Wheel class now, but no one signed up for beginning handbuilding.  Speak to Jeni if you have new class ideas for next fall.  Diane was appreciative that people in the club actually seek innovation.  Several members took an airbrush class at Marjons and Jeni will talk to the board about doing a class on it.  It was asked if we could have intermediate handbuilding and Jeni said that the special classes are meant to be that.  It was also noted that two kilns had been repaired. 

Glaze:  Aleta said that Xavier Green is “on vacation.”  The glaze in the bucket turned into a rock, and the final 2 bags/10 pounds of the dry glaze was taken--again with no payment made.

Purchasing:  In Gail's absence, Al said the excess inventory sale was quite successful, making about $650.  There are still items left and another sale may be held in the fall. Any member who wants to see what remains for possible purchase, should talk to Gail Kretz.

Monitor/New Member.  Al reported that we are without a chair/trainer for the summer, so he trained two new members yesterday.

Raku:  Thanks to Bob Mohr for a job well-done this year.  Raku firing is finished for the summer.

Studio Sales:  Diane noted that several weeks ago one individual purchased $650 worth of merchandise.  Diane pointed out how critical it is for the club member who is monitoring to be welcoming and helpful.  Each visitor is a potential customer and should be treated as such.  It is good for the club and good for the members.  Bobbie reported that the club has made $1215 from sales so far which means that member sales have totaled $12,150 since January 1. Bobbie also noted that CAM only takes 20% from our 10% whereas with other clubs they take 50%. 

Inventory Rotation:  Thanks to Marie Jarc for her work monitoring the drying shelves and keeping things moving in the busy season.  The crunch is over and we can spread out.

NEW BUSINESS

Summer Monitoring Policy:  Al reported that the Board decided that for June, July and August members could monitor up to two times in a month and bank the second monthly time for use in January, February or March. (Note that existing policy prohibits earning banked hours during the summer by monitoring when another member is scheduled.)

Retail Sales Shelves:  The Board  has agreed to permit items to remain on the sales shelves in the summer without time limit, but members are asked to use their judgment.   Since there will be fewer items for sale, Diane recommended we use only the upper shelves to avoid a sparse look which buyers interpret as left-over merchandise.  Jean Zeidler has volunteered to keep an eye on the shelves for the summer in Diane's absence.   Policy Clarification:  Our existing winter rule allows an item on the sales shelves for four weeks, but we have no policy on how long the item has to be off the shelves. The board has agreed  that an item on the sales shelves for 4 weeks must be off the shelves for two weeks before being returned for sale.  Additionally, a member may have only 4 items on the sales shelves at a time. 

Summer Recess:  The next general membership meeting will be September 2. 

Education Problem:  Jeni Oberle requested to discuss with the board some problems occurring with class sign-up, such as members signing up for class and then backing out at the last minute and wanting their money back.  

Empty Bowls:  Jean Zeidler was told that Dot and Wally Reeve will not be spearheading Empty Bowls this year, so Jean stood up to request help from the membership. Marjons donates the clay, and the club will donate glazes and firing.  Jean asked that members contact her if they want to be involved. However  Al Miller said he would like to take charge of naming individuals to a committee to facilitate Empty Bowls.  Al said he will get together with Jean to discuss the process.   

Drawing:  Bo Anderson donated a raku vase for this month's drawing.  Jan Nolan won the drawing and will donate an item for the September meeting.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Ginny Schierscher, Secretary

April  '09  Membership Meeting Minutes
 

Meeting Date;  April 2, 2009

Attending Officers;  Al Miller, President; Bobbie Mandell, Treasurer; Ginny Schierscher, Secretary.

The meeting was called to order by Al Miller, President. 

Secretary's Report:  Ginny Schierscher reviewed the minutes from last month's meeting.

Treasurer's Report:  Bobbie Mandell reported that first quarter net income was $2,546, which was about $400 less than last year.  We ended the quarter with $15,957 in the bank; last year at this time we had $17,994.  Revenue from classes is well above last year.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Education:  Lynne Shanrock reported that class attendance has been good.  If anyone has ideas for new classes, talk to Lynne or Jeni Oberle.

Kiln:  Pam Leitner thanked her committee for their work during the busy and challenging winter months.

Glaze:  Aleta Basso reported that, after talking with Marjons about Xavier Green settling too quickly,  we have added CMC and it seems to be better.  Aleta requested we try it and let her know what we think. Bob Mohr said he thought the problem was an error  in the manufacture of this batch.  Aleta advised that someone has taken-without-paying five pounds of dry Xavier Green glaze from the club shelves.  Aleta  reminded members not to dip a wet glazed pot into a second glaze as it will contaminate the second glaze. Diane Niehof said she has made available a “rainbow” stain which will nicely bleed through light glazes.

Purchasing:  Gail Kretz reminded members that tomorrow is the supply room excess inventory sale, and she brought in some samples. She also noted that she had ordered 700 lbs of WS4 and we're now down to 12 bags, but they are on order with Marjons.

Social/Sunshine:  Connie Whitlock reminded attendees that the pizza party is April 15 at the pavilion by Dillon's.  Just bring a bowl or two in a bag for trade.  Connie said we will be doing the empty bowls project again this year which supports Waste-Not an organization that collects left-over food from restaurants and takes it to missions, etc.  Marjons donates the clay for the bowls.  Connie also reported that on May 30 and 31, she and other club members will be staffing Art is Alive in Surprise at the West Valley Art Museum, where community residents can try making art using four mediums--clay, metal, watercolor, and mixed media.  As a follow-up, there will be classes in June, and a community art exhibit in July.  Connie's organization, WHAM, is promoting this and looking for help and donations, all of which will be used to benefit the West Valley Art Museum which is having financial problems. Members can help make clay plaques at the Ceramics Club on April 18 for advertising Art is Alive.

Monitor/New Member:  Carla Coburn said she will be going back “home” at Easter, and asked for volunteer(s) to chair the committee for the months while she is gone.  She said next year, she'll have time to arrange this in advance.

Raku:  Bob Mohr said that raku firing probably won't go beyond April, and then we'll wrap up for the summer.

Studio Sales:  Diane Niehof reported that the club sold exactly $5,000 worth of members' wares at the sale on March 14, which was a record.  The club received 10% or $500.  Diane said that the teamwork was spectacular with more than 30 people helping out, and special thanks to members who helped even though they had nothing for sale. Thanks to Diane for her great organization.

Inventory Rotation:  Marie Jarc said the shelves have been full, and reminded members to remove their wares as soon as possible, and to make sure you get everything off the shelves if you're leaving for the summer. Marie also asked for a special reminder for members:  most pieces don't need two weeks for drying, so check your pieces early and often; and if you have left your piece on the drying shelves for too long, look for it on the shelves behind the monitor. 

OLD BUSINESS

Diane Niehof reported that lettering with the Club name and hours should be going up on the front door of the Club today, compliments of CAM.

NEW BUSINESS:

NCECA: Bo Anderson reminded members that the NCECA annual show is being held in Phoenix this year. She discussed details of the show and noted that there will be special exhibits  all over the city. 

Shirts: Sharon Lucia raised the possibility of the Club getting shirts with the club name on it. She said that at the March art sale, other clubs had shirts or aprons.  Al said the Board said no to this idea previously.  The following points were noted during the discussion:  the biggest issue is the initial cost for the design; it had been suggested the last time that the club pay up front and stock the shirts, which the Board rejected; the template costs money; people could have shirts made on their own; could require members to sign up and pay in advance.  It was agreed that a committee would be formed consisting of Gail Kretz, Sharon Lucia, and Bo Anderson, who would study the matter and bring a recommendation to the Board.

Website:  Al reported that  Jack Woltz has updated the Club website, adding a new section featuring a club member who has made contributions to the arts.  The first member to be profiled is Sharon Rothzeid.

Drawing:  Al Miller donated a teapot for a door prize for today's meeting attendees.  The winner has to bring an item for next month's meeting.  The drawing winner was Bo Anderson. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Ginny Schierscher, Secretary  

March  '09  Membership Meeting Minutes
 

Meeting Date:  March 5, 2009

Attending Officers: Al Miller, President; Bobbie Mandell, Treasurer; Ginny Schierscher, Secretary.

The meeting was called to order by Al Miller, President.  New members were welcomed.

Secretary's Report:  Ginny Schierscher reviewed the minutes from last month's meeting.

Treasurer's Report:  Bobbie Mandell reported that as of 3/4/09, there was $15,663 in the club's bank accounts. She pointed out that December and January are the biggest income-producing months, and in the coming months we must look for ways to cut expenses to end the year with the profit needed to meet our goals.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Kiln:  Lynne Shanrock reminded members that the club will continue to be busy for the next month or two. She requested that we move our wares off the shelves quickly after firing.  If you don't see your piece, check the “cannot fire” section of the shelves.

Glaze:  Aleta Basso asked that members leave notes for the Glaze Committee if something is wrong with a glaze.  All glazes were checked in December.  If a glaze is too thin, it's because someone is adding water.  If you see someone altering a glaze, please speak up and notify Aleta.  Xavier green will be eliminated; see Aleta if you would like to purchase any of the remains. There will be samples of replacement glazes, and your feedback on them is appreciated.

Social/Sunshine:  Connie Whitlock reported that the club will have a pizza party on April 15, from 11 am  to 2 pm at the outdoor pavilion at Dillon's.  The “price of admission” is a bowl—can be ceramic, handbuilt, or thrown.  Put your bowl in a bag or box without your name and we will exchange them through a drawing. This weekend is An Affair with Arts at the West Valley Art Museum.  They need your financial patronage and appreciate donations. Bob Mohr, Dot Reeve, Pete Flynn, and Connie Whitlock will be doing demo's.  Also, in a separate juried show at the museum, works by Dot, Connie, Helen Gilmore and Bo Anderson were accepted.  

Monitor/New Member: Al reported that Carla Colburn will be taking over as chair, with help from Nancy Kovak in training monitors.  Since they are winter residents, volunteers are needed to fill these positions in the summer.  See Al if you can help.  Al reported that the guidelines for monitors are still being worked on and hopefully will be presented at the next board meeting. Concern was expressed by a member that having three monitors at the front desk simultaneously seems to be a waste of time.  Al noted that to remain in good standing at the club, members must perform three hours of service a month.   Members can fulfill this requirement by monitoring or working on a committee.  Right now  a morning opener is needed, and help is always needed on the cleaning committee.  A  member of the cleaning committee said that they are assigned to clean about once a month, and it takes about 1.5 hours. 

Raku:  Bob Mohr reported that they will do another foil-saggar firing on March 20.  There is a display in the studio so members can see how this process turns out.

Studio Sales:  Diane Niehof, new chair of this committee, reported on the March 14 sale,  providing details for participating members. She noted that there will be demo's all day, and she requested that those participating in the sale consider dressing in black shirt/tan pants so visitors know who is part of the club.

Inventory Rotation: Marie Jarc requested that members try to abide by the two-week limit on the drying shelves.  Move your pieces as soon as you can, and remove any boards or papers as well.  It was also requested that, if there is other space available, members not put short pieces on the shelves that accommodate tall pieces, such as on the window ledge.  Marie also suggested that we remove a shelf from the window area when we have a class with tall pieces. 

OLD BUSINESS

·        CAM has canceled the Demo Day that had been planned for March 28.

·        In regard to the unlocked front door problem, Al gave Adobe Spa a laminated instruction card to go with the key explaining how to unlock/lock the front door. Unfortunately, Al got a call from security that the back door was left unlocked.  Please do not use the key on the back door—go in the front door if you are using the key.   

NEW BUSINESS

·        Bobbie Mandell thanked the Budget Committee for their work on developing the 2009 budget. She noted that since the community is built out, we don't expect increased income from new memberships.  Expenses were looked at by the Board and reductions were made in the office supplies budget, and hospitality was held to the 2008 level.  She noted that we have fixed expenses for janitorial and kiln repairs.  We hope to end the year with enough excess to purchase a keyless entry which is estimated at $3,500 to $4,000.  Bobbie encouraged members to be frugal in the use of supplies in the studio, and asked that we encourage others similarly. 

·        Bobbie asked that members check and update their email addresses on the membership list at the studio desk.

·        Diane Niehof reported that she spoke with CAM and they have agreed to give us official club lettering for the front door, at CAM's expense. Al Miller created the new open/closed sign.

·        Joanne suggested that if you're working on some delicate painting, carving, etc., pull the tables slightly apart so someone doesn't jar your table accidentally.  

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Ginny Schierscher, Secretary

February '09  Membership Meeting Minutes
 

Meeting Date: February 5, 2009

Attending Officers:  Al Miller President; Jan Nolan Vice President; Bobbie Mandell Treasurer; Ginny Schierscher Secretary.

The meeting was called to order by Al Miller President. New members were welcomed.

Secretary's Report:  Ginny Schierscher reviewed the minutes from last month's meeting.

Treasurer's Report:  Bobbie Mandell reported the Club had $14,421.06 in accounts  as of 2/4/09. Bobbie noted that  the club made $1867 last year from the 10% fee on members' sales.  CAM takes 20% of the 10%.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Education:  Jeni Oberle reported that 2 new classes,  “Mask-making” and “Columns and Bottles, ”  are already full.  There are many classes but free space is allowed for members to work on their own. If you have an idea for a new class, let Jeni know.  Reminders:  --Please pay for classes when you sign up, or the same day at the latest.  Space cannot be held if you are not paid.   --Do not pay if you're on the waiting list.   --Refunds  on classes cannot be given unless you cancel at least 7 days in advance.  --Check the supply list for the class.  Please do not come to class without tools  and have to borrow them. 

Kiln:  Lynne Shanrock asked that we move products off the shelves as soon as possible after firing. If your piece did not come out of the kilns, look in the “cannot fire” section of the shelf.

Glaze:  In Aleta's absence, Al asked that we make sure lids are back on the glaze buckets when we're done, because the glazes will dry out.  There is still a survey on the door to record  which glazes you're using. Note that Xavier Green glaze is very thick on the bottom and needs much stirring.  Reminder:  two people are allowed in the glaze room at a time. 

Purchasing: Al reported in Gail Kretz's absence. There is about $2300 in excess tools and supplies, purchased by the club several years ago, that have still not sold. Class instructors are being asked to identify what is needed and potentially useful, and the remainder will be sold to members, at discount, at a special sale.  Notice of the sale will be posted so that all have an opportunity to buy.  Thereafter, the club will not maintain a large inventory of tools. Members will still be able to order what they need from Marjon through the club. 

Social/Sunshine:  Much thanks to Sherry Grundman and Sheryl Ryan who are now supplying coffee and pastries for these meetings.

Monitor/New Member:  Sharon Rothzeid reported that she is resigning her position as chair of this committee. Thanks to Sharon for all her work on this committee. A workgroup has been formed to re-look at monitor guidelines.  Discussion:  Al noted that it has been his policy that if there are two or three monitors at one time, one or two can be working on a personal project as long as the other is at the desk and attentive to those who come in.  It was suggested that the extra monitors be given club duties, like dusting shelves, or cleaning, since this is meant to be service time, not private time. Jan Nolan said that the monitor-guideline workgroup will address this issue. Bobbie Mandell, treasurer, noted that she sees many errors made by monitors in the dues collected. A motion was made and passed requiring monitors to stay at the desk and not work on personal projects.  Further discussion: perhaps small projects which don't generate dust could be worked on at the desk. It was suggested that we keep the policy simple and eliminate exceptions, which will eliminate confusion.  A motion was made and passed to rescind the prior motion and see what guidelines the workgroup comes up with.  In the meantime, the policy of allowing the second or third monitor to work on private projects still stands. An additional question was raised about banking hours, and this too will be looked at by the guidelines workgroup.

Raku:  Bob Mohr reported that the club will be trying aluminum foil firing in addition to regular raku firing.  If it goes well, we may do it more frequently.

Studio Sales:   Jan Nolan noted that there will be a SCG Arts and Crafts Fair on March 14 and she will post a sign-up sheet and instruction sheet (Jan will be here to chair the event for the club).  Lynn Giuliani reminded members who sell their wares on the club shelves to fill out the sales envelope completely.  Items without complete envelopes will be removed and put on the shelf behind the monitor.

OLD BUSINESS

• New cubby assignments are complete and the list has been posted. There were about 12 cubbies for new assignment. 

• The studio temperature still fluctuates and maintenance says thermostat is working.  Please do not adjust it  to extremes.  Also, do not block the front door all the way open.

• The front door is not always being locked at night, and it is believed the problem arises when someone gets the club key from Adobe Spa and doesn't understand how to re-set the outside latch.  Please see Al if you're not sure about latching the door. It was suggested that we put instructions to be given with the key at Adobe Spa.

• We are in desperate need of drying space on the shelves and kiln shelf space.  Please keep your pieces moving.  Sometimes 4 kilns are unloaded at a time, and pieces have been left for two weeks on the kiln shelves. 

NEW BUSINESS

• Diane Niehoff has completed a redesign of portions of the club lobby, painting several walls, creating a fabric-covered bulletin board with plywood underneath for hanging wares, and lettering for the front door (to come).   Please note:  if you are hanging a sale piece on the front board, the fabric looks like burlap, but is not.  When putting a nail or screw into it, please wiggle it in between the threads so the fabric doesn't tear. The screws will be in the monitor's desk.  Thanks to Diane, with help from Bob Little, Donna, and Al for their work. 

• New Policy: Jan Nolan reported that due to the amount of room (and trash cans) currently taken up by the linoleum mats, the board has decided on the following policy:

The club will store 10 linoleum mats for use by the general membership. Any member wishing to use their own mat must store their mats outside the club. Club mats will be clearly marked with “Grand Ceramics.” The club will be responsible for replacing the mats as needed. Members will be responsible for cleaning and storing the club mats after use.  We are asking that members take their mats home. If you wish to donate your mat, please see Jan Nolan. On the morning of 2/19, all remaining unusable mats will be thrown away or converted to club mats.

·      One of the sanding tables has been repaired.

·      Keyless Entry:  This has been looked at in-depth. The club will have to pay for most of it, with CAM paying for the electrical connections. The cost to the club will be about $3500. The Board has tabled this issue for now.

OTHER ISSUES:

• There was an accident in the club and it was discovered that the first aid supplies were expired.  Someone should be in charge of replacing this periodically. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Ginny Schierscher,  Secretary

January '09  Membership Meeting Minutes
 

Meeting Date: January 8, 2009

Attending Officers:  Al Miller President; Jan Nolan Vice President; Bobbie Mandell Treasurer; Ginny Schierscher Secretary

The meeting was called to order by Al Miller President. Sharon Rothzeid, Chair of the Election Committee, reported on the results of the Club's election of officers.  She and her committee were thanked for their work.  Sharon noted that Board members and Committee chairs receive a one year exemption from monitoring in addition to the exemption during the year spent in the position.  Other committee members receive a six-month exemption, in addition to the time spent in the position.

Treasurer's Report:  Bobbie Mandell distributed the Balance Sheet as of 12/31/08 showing total assets of $13,410.59.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Education:  Jeni Oberle reported there would be a meeting today to set up classes for February and March. The classes will be in the book in a few days.

Kiln:  Pam Leitner reviewed the written firing rules. The rules will be posted in the studio on the bulletin board next to the shelves where members measure their pieces for firing.  All members please:  familiarize yourself with these rules and refer to them when there is any question.

Glaze:  Aleta Basso reported there will be a survey on the glaze room door to see which glazes are being used.  Please check it off as you glaze pieces.

Purchasing: Al reported that Gail Kretz is new in this position and she has inventoried the supply room.

Social/Sunshine:  Al noted that the holiday party was a great success and he thanked the committee members.

Monitor/New Member:  Sharon Rothzeid reported that there has been confusion in what is told new members; Two new members said they considered not coming back due to the confusion. One was told in November that she could not join till January. Sharon wants to review monitor duties.  Al says he gets complaints also. Al reminded members that when signing up for monitoring it's only one monitor per slot until the month is filled, then doubling-up is okay.  Al also requested members make every effort to be courteous to prospective members--don't consider them an imposition, help them out if possible.

Raku:  Bob Mohr noted that the next 3 to 4 months will be a popular time for raku so don't forget to sign up.  Those experienced at firing are always willing to help new folks so don't be afraid to give it a try.

Mold:  Dick Towner requested that if you break or chip a mold do NOT throw it away.  They can be repaired.  Leave a note in his cubby.  He also requested that we be careful when putting a mold on a wheel--be sure the foot pedal is all the way off so the mold doesn't accidentally fly off... or other accidents between the wheel and the mold.

Studio Sales:  Jan Nolan reported that there will be a March sale but she will not be here so she needs someone to coordinate it.  Contact her if you're willing.

Webmaster:  Al noted that the web will be updated.

NEW BUSINESS

Al reported on the following issues:

*Membership dues are due January 31.  You will lose your cubby if not paid by then.

*Trash bags were disappearing last year; some were being used to cover pieces drying.  We locked the bags up but are now putting them back in the unlocked cupboards. Please do not use them except for waste cans.

*Al gets calls from CAM if the front doors are pushed open at late/early hours.  The wedge is okay, but don't put them all the way open in the evening or early morning. Also please don't change the thermostat to extremes.

*Please clean up the wheels and bats after use--they've been pretty sloppy.  Be careful with metal tools gouging bats--bats cost $11 each.

*Sanding Tables:  Please be sure to clean the filters and inside the sanding table. Then replace with a dry filter.

*Clay waste Disposal:  The waste clay has gotten too heavy in the trash bags so NEW POLICY:  Please put your heavy trim in the white trash can outside the back door.  Maintenance has agreed to dispose of it.  It is okay to put your trim in a plastic bag first.  There will also be an orange bucket inside the studio and you can put your trim in that while you work and then be sure to take it outside and dump it in the white container. 

*Bulletin boards in the studio are for club business only.  Please do not paste signs on windows or on cupboard doors.

*Arts and Crafts Faire will be March 14, and Demo Day will be March 28.  Demo Day will be for all clubs to demo what they do at the club.  We need someone to coordinate since Jan will not be here.  We will need folks to demo all areas of club activities.

*Member name/ID on work:  Please put your name/initials on your product so we can at least guess who's it is in case of a problem.  Be sure you fill out the firing slips completely, and if you are selling something make sure you've filled out the envelope completely before putting your piece on the shelves.

*Rules:  Al distributed the first page of the club's policy manual, and read a few highlights.  This club is for hobby purposes.  The club gets (a minimum of) 10% of sales.  Don't forget to pay, thank you.  Al will be posting a list of people who may have money due them or due the club.

*Wax resist is available in 2 oz bottles for $1.75 and refills for $1.00.  Please DO NOT bring in an odd-sized container and ask the monitor to fill it and guess at a price.

OTHER ISSUES:

*Gary Roth asked how much revenue comes in to the club from the 10% sales.  Bobbie agreed to find out and let everyone know.

*Lynne Shanrock acknowledged the work of the board and suggested all members share in the responsibility of the club by working together.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Ginny Schierscher,  Secretary

December '08  Membership Meeting Minutes
 

Date:  December 4, 2008

Time:  9:00 am

Place: Chaparral Center

Attending Officers: Walt Fuller, Vice President; Maureen Garcia, Secretary; Dot Reeve, Treasurer;

         June Foy, Past President

Secretary’s report was given by e-mail

Treasurer’s Report: Balance is $7,610.96. A written detailed report of expenditures and income was distributed to all members present.

Education

Maureen informed the group of a class scheduled for January 8th using “Colors for Earth”.  The class will cost $25 and a sign up sheet with pictures of pieces that can be done will be posted in the studio

Social

Party is tomorrow night in the Sonoran Plaza in the ball room.

Library

Marie reminded everyone that if they borrow a book to please promptly return it when they are finished.  The magazines may be taken out.  They are on an honor system so please return those also

Cleaning

Going fine

Raku

Bob reported that there has been an interest in doing sager (not sure of spelling) raku.  He will plan a meeting with those who are interested in this

Mold

Some repairs have been made

Sales

The sale is set for December 13 and the envelopes will be given out this week by Jan Nolan.  The club will be closed to workers for the day.

A plate and stand was sold but the envelope had no name on it.  If it is yours, please contact Aleta Basso.

Rotation of items for sale

Lynn Giuliani has returned and will be responsible for letting members know when their items have been on the shelves for 4 weeks.

Helen Gilmore is responsible for laying out the items on the shelves

All other committees were not represented so there were no reports

Announcements

1. Election ballots will be counted on December 15th

2. Dues – please fill out paper with current address, phone number and e-mail address when renewing your membership

3. Reminder: Deliveries from Marjon’s will be every other week so make sure you order in advance for any class that you might be taking

4. There are two clay shows coming up in the beginning of the year.  For information on these, see Dot Reeve

Respectfully Submitted

Maureen Garcia

Ceramic Board Secretary

November '08  Membership Meeting Minutes
 

Date:            November 6, 2008

Time:            9:00 am

Place:           Chaparral Center

Attending Officers: Al Miller, President; Walt Fuller, Vice President; Maureen Garcia, Secretary;

Dot Reeve, Treasurer; June Foy, Past President; Gina Worch, Activities Director

Meeting began with Gina Worch addressing the membership explaining why the election process that was in place was nullified and why a new process to being put in place.  We are starting from square1.

Many concerns from the membership were voiced over how the present election process was being conducted.

Walt Fuller introduced the members of the nominating committee.  Nominations for offices would be opened for 1 week until Thursday, November 13^th.  Then a ballot would be sent out by mail to every member of the club.  Each member has until December 15^th to return their ballot either to Sharon Rothzeid, chairperson of the Nominating Committee, or to drop it in a locked box in the studio.  Gina will supply the locked box.  The results will be posted in the studio on December 16^th and a formal announcement of the results will be made at the January meeting.

Questions regarding this process were answered by Gina Worch.  She also stated that an addendum for this voting process would be added to our current by laws.

The president thanked the Nominating Committee for their perseverance and hard work.  He also thanked Gina for coming and speaking to the membership.  Al also informed the membership that being his name was on the ballot Walt Fuller would oversee the election process.

Nominations from the floor included:

            President: Al Miller – seconded

                             Maureen Garcia – seconded

                             Jerry Osborne - declined

            Vice President: Jan Nolan – seconded

Secretary: Ginny Schierscher – seconded

Treasurer: Bobbie Mandell – seconded

Both Al & Maureen were asked to relate something about themselves for a few minutes

Treasurer’s Report

A written report was distributed to members and the income was explained.  Our outlay exceeds our income.

Treasurer recommends that for our next Octoberfest: anyone selling in the club during Octoberfest either shares in the costs accumulated for this sale or perhaps have a $10 entry fee.

The budget committee recommended increasing dues for next year.  The board voted to increase dues to $30.  This item is taken up under new business.

A suggestion was made that a suggestion box be put in the studio where members can put suggestions for the board to consider

Monitor

We have had 6 new members sign up.

Education

We continue to have new classes.

Jeni reminded the membership that they are to pay for a class when they sign up

There will be a coiling class during the 3^rd week in November

Social

Sign up sheets are in the studio for the Holiday Party.  The theme this year is “Country Holiday.”  It will be on December 5^th from 5-8 pm in the Chaparral.  It will be a full buffet.

The cost is $20 per person and a row of firing stickers will be given to all members attending the party.  A motion was made and seconded that firing stickers not be given out at the party.  There were 12 votes in favor of eliminating the giving of stickers and 19 opposed.  The motion did not carry.

Glaze

No report

A request was made to see if there is a check and balance accountability between glaze and firing stickers sold verses how many are used. 

Kiln

Reminder to all members: please promptly pick up your pieces

Raku

New raku park will be utilized this Sunday.  Bob Mohr has talked with the president of the Art Club regarding the park’s usage.  The purpose is to maintain a friendly dialogue with the club

Library

No report

Equipment

No report

Health and Safety

Everything is fine

Cleaning

No report

Sales

The income at Octoberfest fell short of the previous sales

There will be a private sale December 13 & 14.  Jan asked for a show of hands to see if anyone would be interested in participating in the show.  It was decided that we would set up tables.  It was suggested that perhaps we could advertise in the “Surprise Today”   Jan will look into this

Webmaster

Website is up to date.  If you have any pictures that have been taken in the studio during classes, please e-mail them to Jack.  He will be happy to post them on our website

Unfinished Business

1. Glaze Committee has come up with an average price of all our glazes and has recommended that the price of purchasing liquid glaze from our glaze room be $7.50.  Rules for purchasing the glaze will be posted in the glaze room

2. An issue has been raised concerning raku committee members not having to pay to raku pieces.  The board has decided that all members of the committee are to pay the same fee as other members

New Business

1. Concern over excess use of paper towels and garbage bags (needed to be placed in the supply room).  A suggestion was made having members taking turns bringing in paper towels as some of the other clubs do.  One suggestion was using the alphabet; another was that each member brings their own towels.

2. A motion was made, seconded and unanimously passed that membership dues be increased to $36 and $18 for half year as of July 1.

3. A motion was made, seconded, amended to state: effective immediately and unanimously passed to raise fire and glaze stickers to $6.

4. Aleta Basso thanked the membership for their donations to the Tennis Club’s silent auction to benefit Hospice of the Valley.

5. David Bradley, a potter, will be hosting a free workshop in the AAA tent at the Fountain Hills Arts and Crafts Festival

6. Al reminded all the members that the board meets on the 4^th Thursday of the month and that the meeting is an open one and all are welcomed and encouraged to come.  If anyone has a concern that the board needs to discuss, that person is encouraged to come to the meeting.

Respectfully Submitted,

Maureen Garcia

Board Secretary

October '08  Membership Meeting Minutes
 

Date:   October 2, 2008

Time:   9:00 am

Place:  Chaparral Center

Attending Officers: Al Miller, President; Walt Fuller, Vice President; Maureen Garcia, Secretary;

June Foy, Past President

The President opened the meeting.  The minutes of the previous meeting were distributed via e-mail.

No Treasurer’s Report given

COMMITTEE REPORTS

MONITORING:

• Going Well

EDUCATION

• A reminder: A member must pay for a class when he/she is signing up to participate in that class

• Instructors will call those who have signed up but not paid prior to the beginning of the class

• If a member has signed up for a class but does not show up for the class, the cost will be forfeited unless there is a legitimate reason for not attending and Jeni has been notified prior to the class

PURCHASING

• There is a $45 delivery charge from Marjon’s for each weekly delivery.

GLAZING

• Al has proposed to discontinue the sale of mixed glazes to members.  The present cost of $2.50 is not covering the cost.  This item will be referred to the board for further discussion

KILN

• Going well

• The board has decided to stay with their decision to keep the size of pieces to be fired to 18 inches maximum in diameter

RAKU

• The General Board has approved the construction of the new area for Raku.  Hopefully the work should be completed by December. 

• Sessions will be held on Sundays – at least 3 a month

• A member is permitted to sign up for raku once a month and on Sundays can put their names on a stand by list and if there is an opening the members on the stand by list will be notified

• Bob is exploring a different type of rakuing that does not produce as much smoke

LIBRARY

• No report

EQUIPMENT

• Traps have been cleaned

SUPPLY MANAGER

• Dale Hamacher is now in charge of supplies

CLEANING

• A reminder: members are to clean up their work area after completing what they have been working on

• It was reported that the bottom of the dumpster was filled with liquid clay.  .  Occasionally the trash bags are extremely heavy due to this and several suggestions were made on how we can make the trash bags lighter.  Al will talk with maintenance to see what is the best solution to throwing the liquid away.

CLUB SALES

• Signs saying “Sales and Live Demos”  will be placed outside in strategic places during Octoberfest

• There will be 6 tables outside the studio.  Bob Little will need help in placing the tables outside on Saturday morning – October 11

• Set up will begin on Friday, October 10, at 3 pm

• If you have a piece on the shelves in the studio and you are not participating in Octoberfest, you must remove those pieces

• Cement blocks have been purchased to make additional shelf space for the sales

• All information and tags will be in the cubbies on Monday morning – October 6

SUNSHINE & SOCIAL

•  Christmas Party will be held on Friday, December 5th. It will be held in the Chaparral. Sign up sheets will be posted shortly

• Several encouragement cards have been sent out this month

INVENTORY ROTATION

• Marie Jarc will begin after the Octoberfest to put gentle reminders to move pieces that have been on the shelves too long

SALES RECORDER

• No new news

NEW BUSINESS

• Report from the  nominating committee – Sharon Rothzied, chair

  • President – Maureen Garcia

  • Vice President – Jan Nolan

  • Secretary – Ginny Schierscher

  • Treasurer – Bobbie Mandell and Butch Rabay

  • Jerry Osborn has submitted a letter to the president placing his name in nomination for the presidency

* Health issues regarding the sanders have been raised.  Ron Parreco,  Jerry Osborn and Marie Jarc will look into this matter

Respectfully Submitted,

Maureen Garcia, Secretary

September '08  Membership Meeting Minutes
 

Date:   September 4, 2008

Time:   9:00 am

Place:  Chaparral Center

Attending Officers: Al Miller, President; Dot Reeve, Treasurer; Maureen Garcia, Secretary;

June Foy, Past President

The President opened the meeting.  The minutes of the previous meeting were distributed via e-mail.

• The Treasurer’s report was given.  Total assets $14,215.18

COMMITTEE REPORTS

MONITORING:

• All materials are now computerized.  There is a book labeled “membership hours where all papers are kept

• Monitors now need to have a witness sign that they are indeed doing their service

• There is to be no doubling up of monitors unless the calendar is full, especially in the summer months

• Sharon Rothzied is now in charge of monitor training.  The orientation people for clay and ceramics stays the same

STUDIO OPENERS

• The is a need for an opener for Fridays and Saturdays

EDUCATION

• A meeting will be held immediately following this meeting

• There is a interest sign up sheet on the board

• Jen is in the process of restructuring the sign up book

SOCIAL AND SUNSHINE

• No report

PURCHASING

• Several clays have been discontinued and new ones added.

• Price of clay has been increased to $12.50 per bag

• Weekly deliveries from Marjon’s will begin in September

• Jen Oberle and Barbara Spinner will make up a list of each clay available with its characteristics

GLAZING

• Jerry Osborne has resigned as representative for Connie Johnson who also wished not to be chair.  Aleta Basso has accepted the position of chairperson

• All previous problems with glazes has been cleared up

• New test tiles for the new clay should be made

KILN

• Jerry Balman has stepped down from the chairmanship but will remain on the committee.  Pam Leitner and Lynn Shanrock will co-chair

• One kiln has been recoiled and another new relays have been applied

• New shelves have also been put in place

• New rings are being done for platters

• Pat Dumbacher continues to make new shards

• The board has agreed to new rules regarding the firing of large pieces

  • Any piece large enough to take up the whole kiln, the cost will be $5 for bisque and $7.50 for firing

  • Size limit for pieces is 18 inches.  If a platter is bigger than that it must wait to be fired until a top shelf is available.  No piece can be over 20 inches

RAKU

• Bob and Al have attended several meetings concerning the new raku area.

• The proposal has passed the CARE board and will go before CAM at their next meeting.  If the proposal passes our donation of $5,000 will be given

EQUIPMENT

• Jerry Balman is filling in for Bob Little during the summer months.

• Hopefully if routine maintenance of clay traps is performed, problems will disappear.

SUPPLIES

• Howard Greene has resigned.  New person is needed

CLEANING

• More workers are needed

MOLD MAKING

• no report

CLUB SALES

• Jan Nolan is in charge of the Octoberfest.  A sign up sheet will go up this week.  Set up with be Friday evening, October 10

• Recording of studio sales

  • Some people have not paid their 10%

  • The board has agreed that any member in arrears will loose their privileges until paid up

NEW BUSINESS

• A suggestion was made that a job description for each job should be available

• Aleta is looking for donations for the Tennis Club.  They are hosting a fund raiser for Hospice of Surprise.  All donations are needed by October 24

• Pat Dumbacher is looking for donations for the Singles Club.  They are having a dance to raise money for Toys for Tots.  Donations needed by September 20

• A nominating committee has been appointed

  • Sharon Rothzied, Chair

  • Rose Youngman

  • Barbara Spinner

• Jack will be notified to put on the web site that the nominating committee is in the process of setting up the slate for 2009.  Any person interested in running for an office should contact one of the nominating committee members

• Trash bags are now being kept in the supply room.  They are for trash and not to cover large pieces

• Visitors

  • CAM policy states that a visitor can only use the club 3x a year and must pay the $2 visitor fee each time

• There has been some confusion about entitlements for committee members

  • If you have been a chairperson for a full year then you are entitled to a full year of service free the following year.  If you are a member of a committee for a full year then you are entitled to 6 months free the following year.

• It has been decided that those who are here year round may do more monitoring than once a month only during the months of June-July-August and for no more that 2 times in a month

Respectfully Submitted,

Maureen Garcia, Secretary

April '08  Membership Meeting Minutes
 

Date:    April 3, 2008

Time:    9:00 am

Place:   Chaparral Center

Attending Officers: Al Miller, President; Walt Fuller; Vice President; Maureen Garcia, Secretary

The President opened the meeting.  The minutes of the previous meeting were distributed via e-mail.

• The Treasurer’s report was given.  Total assets $17,957

COMMITTEE REPORTS

MONITORING: Pat Vincent, chairperson

• Going well

EDUCATION: Jeni Oberle, Chairperson

• A meeting of all the instructors is scheduled immediately following this meeting

• Reminder to members to pay for class when signing up

• If unable to attend please cross off or erase name

• Use pencil to sign up –and remember to put your phone number in case of cancellations

• There is an interest sheet up on the bulletin board

SOCIAL AND SUNSHINE: Connie Whitlock, Margaret Little

• Pizza and cup party was a success

• Possible fall get-together is in the planning

• Card will be sent from the club to Elaine Herbert from Marjon’s on the death of her husband, Malcolm.

PURCHASING: Butch Rabay

• Clay stackers are needed. Jerry Balman and Richard Dye volunteered.

• When ordering paints and clays pleas print your name and phone number clearly

• There are several back orders from Marjon’s. 

• Butch is looking for small jars (baby food jars are best) with covers for wax resist

GLAZING COMMITTEE: Acting Chairperson Jerry Osborne

• People are using more colors than previously.  Once main coat is on, if you are doing brush on, put glaze in a cup and do the brushing in the studio and not in the glaze room.

• It was suggested that perhaps there is the possibility of some seminars can be given for glazing and other techniques

KILN COMMITTEE: Jerry Balman, Chairperson

• New shelves have been purchases at a cost of $65 each.

• Make sure that you clean the bottom of the pots before you put them on the firing shelves

• Discussion regarding the use of glazes other than the studio glazes ensued.  It was suggested that if a member uses a glaze other than the studios, a test tile of that glaze should be presented to the committee before it is fired. 

• It was also suggested that the club come up with some rules for using glazes that are not from the glaze room. 

• There is a glaze workshop coming up. 

• A motion was made, seconded and passed that a committee comprised of instructors, kiln and glazing committee members come up with a plan and submit it to the board and club members

LIBRARY: Marie Lowe

• 6 new DVD’s have been placed on the shelf along with the Complete Potter’s Companion

EQUIPMENT: Bob Little

• Jerry Balman has volunteered to clean the clay traps during the summer months

STUDIO MANAGER & SAFETY: Howard Greene

• No report

CLEANING COMMITTEE: Steve Laughlin

• No report

MOLD MAKING: Jack Woltz, chairperson

• No report

CLUB SALES: Pam Leitner

• No report

RAKU: Bob Mohr

• Al and Bob Mohr attended a CAM board meeting with the activities department who presented a proposal for a “raku park”  It will be a concrete patio where the patch of grass is to the west of the studio.  There were several board concerns, mainly the need for water, but the meeting seemed positive.

INVENTORY ROTATION: Marie Jarc

• The top shelf has been designated as “long term leasing area” where pieces have been left on the shelves for too long

• Remove boards from pieces as soon as possible

• Use the appropriate doze shelf for size of piece (e.g.: small shelf – small piece)

WEBMASTER: Jack Woltz

• No report

OLD BUSINESS

1. Walt reported that there are stickers behind the monitor’s desk that are to be placed on all rakud pieces.

NEW BUSINESS

• Aleta Basso is our new Sales Recorder.  She will be recording all information in the folders for all sales.

• No member is to do their own recording

• Members are to sign and date in the book when they remove envelopes

• Reminder to put donations for all sales items in the envelope.  Cross out initial information and put in donation and amount.

• It was agreed upon that the monitor go into the supply room with any member going to retrieve money from sales.  Have both artist and monitor sign off that the money was taken

• April 17 is the dedication of the mural at the Surprise Library at 9 am

• Do not turn off air filter switch in the glaze room.  It is to be operational 24/7

• All courtesy needs to be given to instructors who are conducting classes.  Keep conversations at a distance from the class

• Special thank you to Ute, Sherry, Yvonne, Aleta, Marie and Lavonne for cleaning the shelves and pieces this past weekend.

Respectfully Submitted,

Maureen Garcia, Secretary

March '08  Membership Meeting Minutes
 

Date:   March 6, 2008

Time:  9:00 am

Place:  Chaparral Center

Attending Officers: Al Miller, President; Walt Fuller; Vice President; Dot Reeve, Treasurer; Maureen Garcia, Secretary

The President opened the meeting.  The minutes of the previous meeting were distributed

The Treasurer’s report was given.  Dot reminded members:

• to pick up their refunds from the blue book which is kept in the supply room.

• When giving in 10% from a sale please mark the envelope that it is so.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

MONITORING: Pat Vincent, Chairperson

• Calendar is full

EDUCATION: Jeni Oberle, Chairperson

• A meeting of all the instructors is scheduled immediately following this meeting

• Reminder to members to pay for class when signing up

• If unable to attend please cross off or erase name

• Use pencil to sign up

SOCIAL AND SUNSHINE: Connie Whitlock, Margaret Little

• A pizza and cup party is scheduled for Monday, March 17 at 11-1 pm.  Bring cup in a paper bag

PURCHASING: Butch Rabay

• no report

GLAZING COMMITTEE: Acting Chairperson Jerry Osborne

• The rule of two people at a time in the glaze room still stands

• The number of items to be glazed at one time is 2 depending on the size

• A question arose concerning the disappearance of the test tiles.    Jan Nolan will put them where they were previously placed

• Reminder that only one bucket opened at a time

• Please clean up after you use the glaze room

KILN COMMITTEE: Jerry Balman, Chairperson

• No report

LIBRARY: Marie Lowe

• Marie will send a few VHS’s to be made into DVD.  The cost is #4 per piece

EQUIPMENT: Bob Little

• No report

STUDIO MANAGER & SAFETY: Howard Greene

• No report

CLEANING COMMITTEE: Steve Laughlin

• No report

• A member voiced her unhappiness regarding previous meetings decision to eliminate members one time cleaning obligation

MOLD MAKING: Jack Woltz, chairperson

• Molds are in good shape

CLUB SALES: Pam Leitner

• Dianne Luckett is in charge of the Spring Sale

• Set up for Saturday’s sale is Friday at 3 pm for inside the studio and 7:30-9 am Saturday for outdoor tables

RAKU: Bob Mohr

• Price has been reduced to $10

• There have been two additional dates added for April

• Will continue until it gets too hot

INVENTORY REDUCTION: Marie Jarc

• Notes are being placed on pieces on the shelves with infractions

• If a piece has been on a bat for longer than usual, Marie will replace the bat with a board

WEBMASTER: Jack Woltz

• No report

OLD BUSINESS

1. The Outrageous Bowl contest is now going on.  Be sure to vote

2. The winner of the Logo Contest is Gary Roth.  The board has decided to do a black and white copy of the winning entry due to printing costs

3. A thank you to Aleta Basso for putting tennis balls on the feet of the chairs in the studio

NEW BUSINESS

• A motion was made that a policy be instituted having a label put on all raku pieces be marked “decorative only – unable to hold water.”  The motion was seconded and after much discussion unanimously passed

• A second motion was made that a committee be set up to investigate what should be said about other pieces that are on the retail shelves (for some types of clay may not hold water).  This motion was seconded and passed.

• This review committee will consist of Walt Fuller, Bob Mohr and Jerry Osborn

• The president reported:

  • There have been several mix ups on the amount of money being put in the sales envelopes. 

  • Somehow there have been envelopes with cash missing from sales.  All sales are the responsibility of the member and not the club

  • All members are to be out of the studio by 10 pm

  • We are asking members to give their e-mail address so that we can e-mail minutes and upcoming events to them

Respectfully Submitted,

Maureen Garcia, Secretary

February '08  Membership Meeting Minutes

Date:  February 7, 2008

Time:  9:00 am

Place: Chaparral Center

Attending Officers: Al Miller, President; June Foy, Past President; Walt Fuller; Vice President; Dot Reeve, Treasurer; Maureen Garcia, Secretary

The President opened the meeting.  The minutes of the previous meeting were distributed

The Treasurer gave the treasurer’s report

COMMITTEE REPORTS

MONITORING: Pat Vincent, chairperson

• Cubbies have been assigned

• Information sheet for Volunteer hours is being kept in binder on monitor’s desk

• Request forms to bank hours are available

EDUCATION: Jeni Oberle, Chairperson

• A meeting of all the instructors is scheduled immediately following this meeting

• Class book sign up will be arranged by month rather than by individual classes

SOCIAL AND SUNSHINE: Connie Whitlock, Margaret Little

• A pizza and cup party is scheduled for Monday, March 17 at 11 am

PURCHASING: Butch Rabay

• When writing down a purchase order for clay or paints, please print name and address clearly

GLAZING COMMITTEE: Acting Chairperson Jerry Osborne

• The rule of two people at a time in the glaze room still stands

KILN COMMITTEE: Jerry Balman, Chairperson

• No report

LIBRARY: Marie Lowe

• Everything is fine

EQUIPMENT: Bob Little

• New TV was hung

STUDIO MANAGER & SAFETY: Howard Greene

• No report

CLEANING COMMITTEE: Steve Laughlin

• Things are fine

MOLD MAKING: Jack Woltz, chairperson

• Molds are in good shape

CLUB SALES: Pam Leitner

• Dianne Luckett has volunteered to head up the March 8th Craft sale.  Sign up sheet will be posted soon.

INVENTORY REDUCTION: Marie Jarc

• Check drying shelves often

• Remove pieces from bats in a timely manner

WEBMASTER: Jack Woltz

• No report

OLD BUSINESS

1. A committee was formed to take a look at the present mandatory one time cleaning requirement.  Dick Towner chaired this committee and reported that the committee recommends rescinding this requirement.  A motion was made, seconded and passed that this requirement be rescinded effective this meeting.

2. The Logo Contest has been extended until February 15.  From February 18-28, there will be a board with all the entries displaced and a box for members to vote on which one they like best.  The winner will be announced at the March meeting.

3. The Outrageous Bowl contest has been extended to February 29

NEW BUSINESS

1. A banding wheel is missing.  Please return it to the studio

2. New bats have been ordered

3. Firing will take place 6 days a week as necessary

4. When creating a piece please put your initials or identifying mark on the piece.

5. There is a possibility that tennis balls will be placed on the bottoms of the chair legs.  If so Alita will supple the tennis balls and Walt with affix them to the chair legs

6. Amy from Kiddy Academy spoke regarding the possibility of community involvement at the Day Care.

Respectfully Submitted,

Maureen Garcia, Secretary

January '08  Membership Meeting Minutes

Date:            January 3, 2008

Time:  9:00 am

Place:            Chaparral Center

Attending Officers: Al Miller, President; June Foy, Past President; Walt Fuller; Vice President; Dot Reeve, Treasurer; Maureen Garcia, Secretary

The President opened the meeting.  The minutes of the previous meeting were read. 

The Treasurer gave the treasurer’s report

COMMITTEE REPORTS

MONITORING: Pat Vincent, chairperson

• Pat reported that there will be detailed instructions in the binder in the monitor’s desk

• There will be monitor training once a week on Tuesday morning at 9 am provided there are people who need this

• She is redoing the request list for the cubbies.  There will be a place to indicate a cubby preference. 

• She is also creating a form for banking hours. 

EDUCATION: Jean Oberle, Chairperson

• Jean is looking for people who have a teaching background in art

SOCIAL AND SUNSHINE: Connie Whitlock, Margaret Little

• A special thanks to Connie, Margaret and Bob Little for the wonderful Christmas Party

• Members were challenged to create new cups for there will be a pizza party in March.

• Sympathy and encouragement cards were sent to several members this past month

PURCHASING: Jean Zeidler

• no report

GLAZING COMMITTEE: Connie Johnson, Chairperson

• Due to conflicting schedules for the month of January and February, Jerry Osborne will act as chair.  Connie will be notified and involved if there are any major decisions or problems to be handled

KILN COMMITTEE: Jerry Balman, Chairperson

• Jerry reminded potters to make sure that the bottoms of their pieces were cleaned off and not just wiped off.  He also reminded them to be aware of the runniness of their glazes

LIBRARY: Marie Lowe

• Al reported that the board has elected to purchase a new TV that takes both DVD’s and Videos.  He thanked Lynn Shanrock for taking care of this matter

EQUIPMENT: Bob Little

• No outstanding problems at the moment

STUDIO MANAGER & SAFETY: Howard Greene

• No report

CLEANING COMMITTEE: Steve Laughlin

• No report

MOLD MAKING: Jack Woltz, chairperson

• Several molds have been repaired.

• Committee willing to make personal molds if requested

RAKU: Bob Mohr

• Sign up sheets remain pretty full.  Looking for a few Saturdays without rain

CLUB SALES: Pam Leitner

• Dianne Luckett has volunteered to head up the March 8th Craft sale

A new position as MENTOR has been established.  Jerry Osborn will fill this position.  He is putting together some helpful workshops on a variety of issues

WEBMASTER: Jack Woltz

• Members were encouraged to periodically check our website

OLD BUSINESS

• June opened the single sealed bid for the small raku kiln. Dot Reeve’s bid of $410 won.

NEW BUSINESS

The President informed the members of several items that were discussed at the December 27^th board meeting

• A new handbook for potential members was in the workings

• Because of  the club being closed because there were no monitors signed up, it has been decided that members now will need to donate 3 hours each month with the exception of the cleaning committee.  The is to be one monitor per shift until the calendar is filled, then there may be two

NEW BUSINESS

• During January there will be a contest to create a club logo.  Flyers will be posted in the studio and the winner will receive a free year’s membership

• There has been strong opposition voiced concerning the mandatory one time cleaning to the President.  Since it was voted at a general meeting a new vote is needed to have this revoked.  Several suggestions were made

• A motion was made and seconded to do away with the mandatory one time cleaning.  The votes were 20 yes and 22 no.  The motion was not carried

• A motion was made and seconded for the board to appoint a committee of 4 people (2 pro and 2 con) to investigate the mandatory one time cleaning and make recommendations to the board for alternative solutions.  All were in agreement except one

OTHER BUSINESS

The president reminded members:

• To remember the time limit on the drying and kiln shelves.  After a reasonable time items left will be removed but they will not be thrown away

• Permission from a board member is to be obtained before placing anything on the bulletin boards in the studio

• We must control the amount of dust in the studio.  ALL sanding is to be done at the sanding tables. 

Connie Whitlock thanked the members who gave gifts for the kids.  Over 100 gifts were distributed.

Raffle tickets were given out as members entered the room.  The winner was Marie Jarc

There being no further business the meeting was adjourned

Respectfully Submitted,

Maureen Garcia, Secretary

November '07  Membership Meeting Minutes

Date:     November 1, 2007

Time:     9:00 AM

Place:     Chaparral Center

Attending Officers:  June Foy, President; Walt Fuller, Vice-President; Pat Balman, Secretary

The President opened the meeting.  The minutes of the October meeting were read and approved.  The President read the treasurer’s report.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

MONITORING:  There will be a training meeting, Monday, Nov. 5 at 11:00 AM.

EDUCATION:  Jan Nolan reported that there were new classes being offered.  Please check the book for sign-up for these classes.

SOCIAL AND SUNSHINE:  The Christmas Party will be held December 7.  There will be a sign-up sheet beginning November 7.   The cost of tickets will be:  members will pay $10.00 and they will receive free firing stickers – guests will pay $15.00.  It will be held at the Chaparral Center.

RAKU:  Bob Mohr reported on raku.  It will be held each Saturday.  New glazes will be available.  The third Saturday of the month naked raku will be fired.

MOLD MAKING:  Volunteers for the mold making committee are:  Pat Silverstein, Joy Clausen, Jack Woltz, and Dick Towner. 

OLD BUSINESS

The nominating committee presented the following names for 2008 officers:  Al Miller, President: Walt Fuller, Vice-President; Maureen Garcia, Secretary; and Dot Reeve, Treasurer.  The slate was accepted as read.

A reminder was given for the 2008 dues, which are due January 31, 2008.  Dues renewal is $24.00 and cubbies are $12.00.

NEW BUSINESS

The craft fair will be held March 8, 2008.

The Shine in the Sun Senior Tennis Tournament silent auction will be held November 8-10.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Pat Balman

October '07  Membership Meeting Minutes

Date:        October 4, 2007

Time:         9:00 AM

Place:        Chaparral Center

Attending Officers:  June Foy, President; Walt Fuller, Vice-President; Pat Balman, Secretary; Bobbie Mandell, Treasurer

The President opened the meeting.  The minutes of the September meeting were read and approved.  The treasurer gave the treasurer’s report.

    COMMITTEE REPORTS

MONITORING:  There will be a monitoring training meeting Monday, October 8.

EDUCATION:  Jan Nolan presented to the club the names of two new instructors – Barbara Spinner and Jen Oberle.  The club approved them and the necessary papers will be signed.

SOCIAL AND SUNSHINE:  There will be a holiday party, Friday, December 7.  Information will be available at the next meeting.

PURCHASING:  We have three new clay stackers – Gene Ryba, Butch Rabay, and Jerry Osborn.

KILN:  Jerry Balman reported on kiln repairs.  A total of $2346.00 has been spent on repairs this year.

CLEANING:  Steve Laughlin needs new cleaning people to help him on Tuesdays – 7:00 to 8:30.

RAKU:  Bob Mohr reported on raku.  Please check the sign-up book for information.

     OLD BUSINESS

Pam Leitner is in charge of the Octoberfest, October 6.  There will be 23 people selling their items.

Bo Anderson reported on the Empty Bowl project.   They need more soup bowls by October 12.  The Arizona Clay Meeting will be October 9.  The Clay Olympics will be held October 20 at Marjon’s.

The nominating committee headed by Connie Johnson presented the proposed slate of officers for 2008.  They are as follows:  President, Al Miller; Vice-President, Walt Fuller; Secretary,  Maureen Garcia and Ginny Schierscher;  and Treasurer, Dot Reeve.  Voting will be Thursday, November 1 at the monthly meeting.  Other nominations will be accepted until October 25.

Nicki Glen thanked the club membership for the Library Project.

     NEW BUSINESS

Dues for 2008 will be due by January 31, 2008.   Dues renewal is $24.00 and cubbies are $12.00.

A reminder about the holiday party was given.

There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

 Pat Balman, Secretary

September '07  Membership Meeting Minutes

Date:   September 6, 2007

Time:   9:00 AM

Place:  Chaparral Center

President June Foy called the meeting to order.  In the absence of Pat Balman, Bobbie Mandell read the minutes from the last meeting. Minutes were approved as read.

The Treasurers report was given by Bobbie Mandell and was approved.

      COMMITTEE REPORTS

MONITORING:  In the Absence of Betty Unverzagt June reported a training session for new members will be held on Friday September 7 at 4..PM

EDUCATION:  Jan Nolan reports there are several new classes in the sign up book. Jan asked for suggestions for classes and for persons who would want to teach.

SOCIAL & SUNSHINE:  In the absence of Connie Whitlock, June reported a party would be held on Dec. 7.

PURCHASING:  Judy Zimmerman will begin placing orders on a weekly basis next week. June thanked the previous clay stackers Maureen Garcia & Karen Smith. We have one new stacker Gene Ryba and others are needed badly to help on delivery day.

GLAZE:  Connie Johnson reports glaze room is going well and that a new test tile board will be ready by next month. Four different clays will be used for each glaze sample. A discussion was held regarding glaze colors to be discontinued. Connie wants feedback on what glazes are most & least popular, but in general glazes will be evaluated on usage. June reported that discontinued glazes were given to Dysart High School. A letter has been received thanking us for our donations...

KILN:  Jerry Balman thanked his committee; Pam Leitner, Gary Roth, Joe Stotts, Maggie Laughlin, Jennie Oberle, Lynn Shanrock, Mary Delaney and Annie Powers. Members have done a good job cleaning the bottom of their pieces to be glazed and that has resulted in very few rejects.

LIBRARY:  In absence of Marie Lowe, June requested that Club magazines and tapes be returned to the Studio library... not to the Surprise library!

EQUIPMENT:  In Bob Little's absence this summer, Al Miller and Jerry Balman have done an outstanding job. Al has taken care of equipment and Jerry has kept the clay traps clean.

Studio Manger - Al Miller reports all is well and that members have gotten the word not to throw out the hand soap dispensers.

CLEANING:  Steve Laughlin is leading the cleaning committee and is scheduling the member cleaning crew. The member "volunteers" are doing a good job and June arranging for their one-time duty.

RAKU:  Bob Mohr reports Raku firing will start in October. Several members have already signed up for firings. Raku glazes will come from a new source this year. Raku classes will be increased to $15 to cover increased cost of glaze and propane.

MOLD MAKING:  We have no volunteers for this committee. Jerry Balman has voluntarily taken on the job of cleaning up the chipped edges on several molds. Jerry Osborn has helped some members make their own molds who furnished their own plaster. Talk with Jerry Osborn directly if you wish to work out a deal.

     OLD BUSINESS  

Pam Leitner will be in charge of Octoberfest on October 6. Signup sheets will be ready next week.

Members completed over 400 bowls for the Empty Bowl project. A special thank you to Wally Reeve for organizing the event.

Surprise Library Mural project is almost over. All pieces should be fired by next week. Members who used their own stamps for firing may request a refund. The Club has been reimbursed $100 for the use of our kiln for this project.

     NEW BUSINESS

NOMINATING COMMITTEE:  Connie Johnson, Aleta Basso and Phyllis Bogucki are looking for volunteers to take offices for next year. Anyone interested in having their name appear on the ballot should contact the committee. The slate will be presented at the General Meeting on October 4^m- Members will then have 3 weeks to add to the slate if they have other suggestions. No nominations will be accepted from the floor during the November meeting when we vote.

Drying shelves will be cleaned off during the week of September 17. The date will be posted on the front door next week.

Bobbie Mandell did a show and tell on the new method for keeping track of Artist Sales. The new system gives each Artist access to their record of sales, commissions due and any unpaid commission balance. An explanation of the process is posted on the bulletin board and on the supply room cabinet door.

Meeting adjourned at 10am.

Respectfully submitted,

Bobbie Mandell, in the absence of Pat Balman

May '07  Membership Meeting Minutes

Date:        May 3, 2007

Time:        9:00 AM

Place:       Chaparral Center

President June Foy called meeting to order.

In the absence of Secretary Pat Balman the minutes of the April meeting were read by Walt Fuller and were approved.

The Treasurer’s report was approved as reported by Bobbie Mandell.

     COMMITTEE REPORTS

MONITORING:  In the absence of Betty Unverzagt, June reported that training sessions would continue as needed.  During June, July & August monitors will only be on duty in the A.M.

EDUCATION:  Jan Nolan announced that classes will continue through the summer but that sign up has declined.

SOCIAL & SUNSHINE:  Margaret Little had no report but everyone enjoyed the donuts.

PURCHASING:  Judy Zimmer’s said she will be ordering ever other week during the summer. Judy will be ordering extra canvas for the slab roller to replace the ones that were cut

GLAZE: Connie Johnson reported she was glad to see Lew McCord back to help with the glazes.

KILN: Jerry Balman had no report.  The Kiln Committee is always looking for new members.

LIBRARY:  Members were asked to return tapes and books to the Studio.

CLEANING: Pat Vincent asked if it would be OK to clean the tables with soap.  The answer was yes.

RAKU: Bob Mohr reported they will start up Raku in Oct. And that the Raku

committee will meet to talk about selling the old kiln.

MOLDS: No report.  The deadline is May 15 to have another member volunteer for the committee.  If no one comes forward, the Molds committee will be disbanded.

Old Business: Fine Arts Sale. Bob Mohr did good, the rest of the people so so.

 New Business:

 New Charter Club Rules and Regulations. The clubs and association are to receive a percentage of the proceeds from the sale of items made by member artists.  A minimum of 10% sales donation is to be collected by the club from the individual artists. Effective, January 1, 2008, half of the sales donation is to be given to CAM to offset some of  the costs of  the Studio.  For further details visit:

     www.grandinfo.com

          click on Clubs/Groups

          click on Charter Club Rules & Regulations

Dot Reeves reported that Niki Glen would be in the studio on May 9^th from 3pm to 6pm to

talk about a tile mural she has been commissioned to make for the city of Surprise.  At that time she will talk about how Grand Ceramics can contribute.

President Foy reported on the Az. Smoke-free act. No smoking in the Village center.

Smoking only in the parking lots.

President Foy reported on the new Palm Center layout.  Floor plan posted on bulletin board.

Bob Little asked to have a motion brought up to purchase 2 tents for outside sales. A motion was brought up and passed by the members.

Announcements 

President Foy said "have a good summer and see you in September."

Please remember to remove items from the drying shelves.

Meeting was adjourned at 9:45.

Respectfully submitted,

Walt Fuller,

Vice President

April '07  Membership Meeting Minutes

Date:        April 5, 2007

Time:        9:00 AM

Place:       Chaparral Center

President June Foy called meeting to order.

New members were recognized.

In the absence of Secretary Pat Balman the minutes of the March meeting were read by Bobbie Mandell and were approved.

The Treasurer’s report was approved as reported by Bobbie Mandell.

     COMMITTEE REPORTS

MONITORING:  In the absence of Betty Unverzagt June reported that training sessions would continue as needed. Questions were asked regarding volunteer hours.

EDUCATION:  Jan Nolan announced that classes will continue through the summer but that sign up has declined. Jan invited members to visit a meeting of Arizona Clay Association.  Bo Anderson is Vice-President of the Arizona Clay Association and Jan Nolan is in charge of their newsletter. Membership is only $25 and members receive a discount from Marjon (except on clay). Car-pooling is available.

SOCIAL & SUNSHINE:  Margaret Little had no report but everyone enjoyed the donuts.

PURCHASING:  In Judy Zimmer’s absence June reminded members that “special order” items must be made in advance.  Members expressed appreciation for Judy’s work.

GLAZE: Connie Johnson reported a new glaze has been well received.  She thanked members for their cooperation in following the rules of the glaze room.

KILN: Jerry Balman asked that members do not come into the area around the kiln room when the committee is working. Loading and unloading the kiln, reviewing the firing/glaze tickets requires time and concentration and interruptions can be troublesome.  Jerry also requested Instructors note, on the form, the description of the article when giving “free firing” passes for classes. Jerry also reminded members that if you were not in good standing your pieces would not be fired.  The committee is firing an average of 500 pieces a month.

Additionally, kiln committee workers are required to work only 5 days a week. Working 7 days, as in the past, is up to each kiln member.

LIBRARY: Members were asked to return tapes and book back to the studio… not to the Surprise library!

CLEANING: Pat Vincent is taking over the coordination of the volunteer committee for cleaning. More members are needed for the summer.  Our member cleaning crew can bank 6 hours of volunteer time.

RAKU: Bob Mohr reported a very good year with many members participating.  More classes are being considered.

MOLDS: Karen Smith reports that “strong” help is needed on the committee or there will be no new molds!

President Foy reported that a “Fine Arts” sale would be held in the Palm Court on April 28 & 29.  Bob Little has agreed to coordinate a Studio Sale that weekend and members interested should contact Bob. The Club is due a 10% contribution for all items produced in the studio.

President Foy reminded members that pieces left on the drying shelves must be marked with name and date.  Due to limited shelf space 2 weeks is the maximum shelf life for pieces unless the member leaves a clear message stating why a longer stay would be warranted.  Members can call June if circumstances occur that make it impossible to remove the piece in the time frame allocated.

It is IMPERATIVE that as winter residents leave they remember to do the following things:

RETURN ALL BOOKS & VIDEOS – RETURN ALL BATTS – REMOVE ALL YOUR ITEMS FROM THE DRYING SHELVES (they will not be there when you return)

Meeting was adjourned at 9:45.

Respectfully submitted,

Pat Balman, Secretary

March '07  Membership Meeting Minutes

Date:        March 1, 2007

Time:        9:00 AM

Place:       Chaparral Center

Attending Officers:  June Foy, President; Walt Fuller, Vice-President; Pat Balman, Secretary; Bobbie Mandell, Treasurer

The President opened the meeting.  The minutes of the February meeting were read and approved.  The treasurer gave the treasurer’s report.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

EDUCATION:  Jan Nolan reported on the Education Activities of the Club.  Gary Roth was approved as an instructor.

GLAZE:  Connie Johnson reported that there would be a new glaze chart available soon. 

OLD BUSINES

June reported on the cement slab that should be done in the near future for the raku area.

The slab roller winner of the silent auction was Richard Dye.  He bought the roller for $355.00.

Items on the sale shelves must be removed after four weeks.  After a week, they can be put back on the shelves. 

Wooden drying bats have been disappearing.  Please return them to the shop if you have them at home.

Name badges will be purchased for new members if the members request them.

Dot Reeve reported on the Arizona Clay Association activities.

NEW BUSINESS

Walt will be in charge of the garage sale on March 31.  You can sell your pottery pieces for a price of $5.00 or $10.00.

There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Pat Balman, Secretary

February '07  Membership Meeting Minutes

Date:     February 1, 2007

Time:     9:00 AM

Place:    Chaparral Center

Attending Officers:  June Foy, President; Walt Fuller, Vice-President; Pat Balman, Secretary; Bobbie Mandell, Treasurer

The President opened the meeting.  The minutes of the January meeting were read and approved.  The treasurer gave the treasurer’s report.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

EDUCATION:  Jan Nolan reminded everyone who is signed up about the David Bradley demonstration.

SOCIAL AND SUNSHINE:  On March 1, there will be a CUP AND SUP party from 11:00 – 2:00.  Everyone who comes is to bring a cup of his or her choice in a brown bag.

GLAZE:  Connie Johnson reminded everyone about the information on the website.

KILN:  Jerry Balman reminded people to clean the glaze off the bottom of the pots at least 1/8”.

EQUIPMENT:  Bob Little was thanked for building new shelves.

RAKU:  Bob Mohr reminded members that on the last Saturday of the month naked raku would be done.  The club has purchased a raku kiln (23”).  The cost was $500.00.  The leader of each Saturday raku session will be allowed to fire one shelf of his projects free.

OLD BUSINESS

The club will hold a silent auction for the slab roller.  The deadline for bids is February 26.  There is a $200 minimum bid.  The winner will be announced at the March 1 meeting.

NEW BUSINESS

A motion was made and seconded for the board to pay for the cement project in the raku storage without having to bring it to the vote of the club.

The board recommends that if members continue to be sloppy on their glazing the club might hold them responsible for the purchase of a new kiln shelf.

Pam Leitner will be in charge of the March 3 Annual Craft Sale.

Jan Nolan made new price tags for the club and she was thanked for this.

Dot Reeves report on the Arizona Clay Association.

There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Pat Balman

 January '07  Membership Meeting Minutes

Date:    January 4, 2007

Time:    9:00 A.M.

Place:   Chaparral Center

 Attending Officers:  June Foy, President; Walt Fuller, Vice-President;  Pat Balman, Secretary; Bobbie Mandell, Treasurer

The President opened the meeting.  The minutes of the December meeting were read and approved.  The treasurer gave the treasurer’s report.

The President thanked everyone for the wonderful Christmas party.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

EDUCATION:  Jan Nolan presented the club with a motion to accept Jim Clark as an instructor.  The motion made was that he be compensated for up to $60.00 per student per class.  He will be covered by the club’s instructor insurance policy while teaching the members on club facilities.  The motion was approved and seconded.

SOCIAL AND SUNSHINE:  Connie reported on an up-coming February studio party.

GLAZE:   Glaze committee members will be:  Lew McCord, Ginny Shiersner, Kathy Effinger,  Cheryl Hedegaard, and Connie Johnson as committee head.

MOLD MAKING:  Two members volunteered to be on the committee – Sharon Rothzeid and Karen Smith.

OLD BUSINESS

Reminder was given to pay dues by the end of January.  The arts and craft fair will be March 3.

The next meeting will be held February 1, 2007 at the Chaparral Center.

There being no new business the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Pat Balman

December '06  Membership Meeting Minutes

Date: December 7, 2006

Time: 9:00 AM

Place: Cimarron Center

Attending Officers: June Foy, President; Walt Fuller, Vice-President; Pat Balman, Secretary; and Bobbie Mandell, Treasurer

The President opened the meeting. The minutes of the November meeting were read and approved. The treasurer gave the treasurer's report.

The President thanked everyone who has served on committees for the year 2006 and to Jack Woltz for being responsible for the club's web-site. The club web site address is: grandceramics.org.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

SOCIAL AND SUNSHINE: The party was discussed and 148 people will be attending. A big thank-you to Connie and Margaret for all their hard work.

KILN: Jerry reported on the changes of the firing sticker requirements. The maximum number of stickers will be 4. The measuring box will remain the same but the outside measurement will be changed to four stickers. Three pieces will be allowed in the smaller box for one sticker.

RAKU: Take will be $10 each time. Watch for no-burn days as raku will not be held at these times.

MOLD MAKING: The club needs volunteers for this committee.

OLD BUSINESS

Walt reported on the garage sale. About $500.00 was made on the sale with 50% of the pieces being sold.

A reminder was given about the dues for 2007 and also the cubbies. The dues will be $10.00 to old members on the books as of 8/31/06. The cubbies will be $12.00. These are due by January 31.

June is checking into the possibility of getting the raku storage area in cement.

NEW BUSINESS

Wally Reeves encouraged everyone to participate in our next empty bowl project. The club received a thank you note from the project Waste Not.

The 10% sales donation was discussed. $1600.00 was collected this year.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The next meeting will be held January 4, 2007 at the Chaparral Center in the Pima Room

There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted

Pat Balman

  November '06  Membership Meeting Minutes

Date:     November 2, 2006

Time:     9:00 AM

Place:     Sonoran Plaza

Attending Officers:  Walt Fuller, Vice-President, and Bobbie Mandell, Treasurer.

The Vice-President opened the meeting.  The minutes of the November meeting were read and approved.  The treasurer report was read and approved.

A discussion was held on the numbers of stickers required to fire.  Jan Nolan asked that the club bear the cost of hosting David Bradley to give a wheel demonstration in our studio.  The demo would be open to everyone.  Request was approved.  It was announced that there would be no more china painting classes.  The studio is too dusty.  Walt is to meet with ARC for another try for an area to store raku equipment.  The Holiday Party was discussed.  It will be a casino night and a plated dinner will be served.  It will be December 8 at 5:00 PM at the Cimarron Center.  Members were reminded that membership and cubby dues should be in before January 31.  The next general meeting will be December 7 at Cimarron.

Respectfully submitted,

Bobbie Mandell

Treasurer

October '06  Membership Meeting Minutes

Date: October 5, 2006

Time: 9:00 AM

Place: Sonoran Plaza

Attending Officers: June Foy, President; Walt Fuller, Vice-President, and Pat Balman, Secretary

The President opened the meeting. The minutes of the September meeting were read and approved. There was no treasurer's report.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

SOCIAL & SUNSHINE:  The Christmas Party will be held December 8. The theme of me party is CASINO NIGHT. A $ 10.00 per person reservation fee will be due before the party. This fee will be returned to the guest along with a strip of firing stickers per member.

GLAZE: Pat Dumbacher reported on alternative firing and the possibility for a workshop. She reminded everyone when using antique jade to dip only once.

KILN: Jerry Balman reported that fired articles would be placed on the bottom shelves if not picked up in a timely manner.

RAKU: Bob Mohr reported on raku. There will be an increase in the raku fee to $15.00.

OLD BUSINESS

Lynn Shanrock reported on the nominating committee/slate of candidates for 2007. Election will be held at the November meeting. The slate of candidates are as follows: June Foy, President; Walt Fuller, Vice-President; Pat Balman, Secretary; and Bobbie Mandell, Treasurer.

President Foy discussed the second patio proposal rejection by Master ARC.

A reminder was made about the 10% sales donation for Octoberfest and the Garage Sale.

Octoberfest will be October 14. Please sign up to sell and work. The garage sale will be held November 4. Walt Fuller will post a sign up sheet

NEW BUSINESS

President Foy has sent another letter to Master ARC asking for information on the possibility of a storage extension area added to the south side of the building /or front extension on existing building.

A discussion was held on firing stickers.

There being no further business the meeting was adjourned

Respectfully submitted

Pat Balman, Secretary

September '06  Membership Meeting Minutes

Date: September 7,2006

Time: 9:00 AM

Place: Sonoran Plaza

Attending Officers: June Foy, President; Walt Fuller, Vice-President, and Pat Balman, Secretary.

The President opened the meeting. The minutes of the May meeting were read and approved. The treasurer’s report was presented by President June Foy. The total club assets are $19,112.79.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

V

MONITORING: A member's monitoring meeting will be held September 11 at 2PM.

EDUCATION: Jan Nolan reported on the up-coming classes.

SOCIAL & SUNSHINE: A Holiday Party will be held on Friday, December 8

GLAZE: The new glaze committee members are Pat Dumbacher, Jan Nolan, Connie Johnson, and Lew McCord.

KILN: Lynn Shanrock has replaced Jan Nolan on the kiln committee.

LIBRARY: Marie Lowe reported on the library - the magazines have been brought up-to-date and everyone is welcome to take advantage of the books that are available.

EQUIPMENT: thank you to Gary Roth for doing the clay traps this summer.

STUDIO MANAGER & SAFETY: Carolyn thanked everyone for their help hi keeping things in order.

CLEANING: The cleaning committee needs volunteers to help clean. Each helper will receive six volunteer hours that they can bank.

EMPTY BOWLS: Wally Reeve reported on the empty bowl club project. Our club made 416 bowls, which will raise approximately $5000.00 for the Arizona Clay Project Waste Not in Phoenix. This will provide food for the needy. Last year, $40,000 was raised for this project. Our bowls will be sold October 13 at Copper Square for $12.50, which will include a Greek Salad and Bread hi the bowls. One hundred bowls will be taken to AJ's on October 7. Marjon donates all the clay that was used by our club.

OLD BUSINESS

Master ARC committee denied the C.A.R.E. Patio Proposal. Our club sent a letter asking if there is anything that we could do to make the proposal acceptable.

October fest will be October 14 and Pam Leitner will be the chairperson for that day. Watch the bulleting board for information.

Saturday Sales will be continued if any interest is shown. The next Saturday sale would be November 11.

Drying shelves have a 2-week limit. Your items must be marked by your name and date.

A Garage Sale will be held November 4. Walt will be in charge. If you are interested, please let him know if you would like to sell some items at the sale.

NEW BUSINESS

A nominating committee has been formed for new officers. Jan Nolan, Gary Roth, and Lynn Shamrock will be on the committee. The slate will be presented at the October meeting.

An announcement was made concerning the 2007 dues. As a thank-you to our members, the board has voted to have next year dues be only $10.00. The board appreciates the member's efforts concerning the patio proposal. All members as of August 31 ,2006, will be eligible for the $10.00 membership.

There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Pat Balman, Secretary

May '06  Membership Meeting Minutes

Date:    May 4, 2006

Time:     9:00 AM

Place:    Sonoran Plaza

Attending Officers: June Foy, President, Walt Fuller,Vice-President, Pat

Balman, Secretary

The president opened the meeting. The minutes for the April meeting were read and approved. The treasurer's report was presented by President June Foy. The total club assets are $21,997.00.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

MONITORING: There are several new members and a monitoring class had been held.

EDUCATION: The last raku session will be held May 6.

SOCIAL & SUNSHINE: The club thanks Margaret Little for the doughnuts and coffee. Margaret and Bob Little were thanked for the going away lunch that the club had for winter visitors.

PURCHASING: Helen Gilmore asked for help to stack shelves this summer. Jerry Balman volunteered to help.

KILN: Jerry Balman reported on the kiln committee. Claudia Chase will help with the kiln committee.

EQUIPMENT: Gary Roth will do the clay traps this summer.

OLD BUSINESS

Jurece Deacon reported on Emergency Room Concerns. She is asking for anyone interested to contact her.

The first Saturday Sales are discontinued until November.

There will be an interest sheet for sign-up to help with the empty bowl program. Anyone interested in throwing pots, glazing, or decorating is invited to attend. Dot and Wally Reeve will be the chair people.

The C.A.R.E. Patio proposal was discussed. A bid of $87,890.00 has been made. The club voted to offer to pay $5000.00 up front. The club has reserved $10,000.00 for the proposal. After fixtures are bought and no additional overage expenses are incurred, the remainder of the other $5000.00 will be offered . June will continue to work on the proposal.

NEW BUSINESS

A glaze room policy has been enforced. There will be a sign-up sheet . There will be only two people allowed in the glaze room at one time. Two pieces per person will be allowed each time. Brush work must be done outside the glaze room.

The next meeting will be September 7, 2006.

There being no additionsl new business, the meeting was adjourned.

Have a great summer! ! !

Respectfully submitted,

Pat Balman, Secretary

April '06  Membership Meeting Minutes

Date: April 6, 2006

Time: 9:00 AM

Place: Sonoran Plaza

Attending Officers: June Foy, President, Bobbie Mandell, Treasurer

The president opened the meeting.

Michael White of the American Cancer Society gave a talk on progress in cancer cures and asked for volunteers to participate in a fund raiser at the Surprise Stadium on April 22nd and 23rd from 5PM to 7AM.

Minutes from March meeting were not available. The treasurer reported total cash of $22,614.88.

Committee Reports

Monitoring - Monitors will be asked to empty trash at the beginning of each shift. Monitors are encouraged to make visitors feel welcome and give a tour if asked.

Education - Classes have been very successful.

Social - The Casino Night has been cancelled and is to be rescheduled for the Christmas Party. A lunch for departing "winter" members will be furnished on Thursday, April 13 from 11:30 to 1:30 at the Studio. All members welcome to come say goodbye.

Bob Mohr was in the hospital for several days and members signed a "Get Well" card to be sent to him. It was reported that Barbara Grey has cancer.

Purchasing - Judy Zimmer is doing a great job.

Glaze - Pat Dumbacher thanked the club for the new faucet.

Kiln - Jerry Balman reported that all the shelves for "finished" items are full and members are asked to pick up items promptly!

Library - Marie Lowe has arranged material by category. DO NOT RE-ARRANGE SHELVES! If you have a suggestion or question, ask Marie.

Equipment & Maintenance - Bob Little will need a substitute during the summer. Dik Salsbury suggested adding a higher shelf at the "stand up" wheels. Bob and Dik will discuss.

Studio & Safety - Carolyn Lindhorst would appreciate the cooperation of members in keeping the studio clean.

Cleaning - Members are needed for the summer cleaning sessions. A discussion was held and it was agreed to make it mandatory that all members serve on the cleaning committee during the year. A schedule will be developed. No volunteer hours will be given. This is a member requirement.

Raku - Sessions will now start at 7 AM and continue all year.

Mold .Making - Claudia Chase reports several new molds are ready for use.

OLD BUSINESS

June has talked with contractors regarding a bid on our proposed patio.

Leg extension was added to the shorter of the stand up wheels

3 circuits were added to the wheel area

A new thermostat was installed

Will see if there is any interest in "First Saturday Sale" for May 6

NEW BUSINESS

The board has voted that "test" tiles will be fired for free. Tiles must meet size

requirements. The number of stickers needed for firing is now 1, 2, 3 & 6.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

June reminded members that they must clean off drying shelves before they leave for

the summer. Items left will be tossed!

AZ Clay Association will meet at our Studio on Thursday April 20 at 7 PM.

Refreshments will be furnished by the Clay Association. All members are welcome to

come.

Next meeting will be May 4 at the Chaparral Center.

March '06  Membership Meeting Minutes

Date:     March 2, 2006

Time:     9:00 AM

Place:    Chaparral Center

Attending:  June Foy, President, Pat Balman, Secretary, Bobbi Mandell, Treasurer

The president opened the meeting.  The minutes for the February meeting were approved as read.  The treasurer’s report was given and the total club assets are $22,253.28.

Committee Reports:

EDUCATION:  A motion was made and seconded to accept Dot Reeves as an instructor.  She will be compensated for up to $50 per student per class.

The Arizona Clay Association will hold their meeting April 20 at our studio.  All members are encouraged to attend.

SOCIAL AND SUNSHINE:   A club party is being planned for April 14.

KILN:   CLAY bisque fire has been set to 06 not 04.

LIBRARY:  There are new books and new tapes on the library shelves.

RAKU:  Raku will be held on each Saturday into the month of April.

Old Business: 

1. The C.A.R.E. patio plan will be reviewed after the meeting.

2. Payment of sales donation is expected within thirty days.  After thirty days a notice will be sent as a reminder.  After sixty days, the members will not be allowed to fire or purchase until payment is made.

3. Saturday sales will be held on the first Saturday of each month.  Members interested in selling are responsible to set-up, work a three hour shift, and clean-up after sale.

New Business:

1. A cordless phone will be purchased for the monitor’s desk.

2. Leg extensions will be purchased for a low wheel.

3. Two hair dryers will be purchased for the club.

4. The thermostat will be checked.

Announcement: 

1. Please do not erase names from monitor sign up sheet unless it is your own name.

2.  Mark your slips accordingly at 06 for CLAY bisque fire.  PRINT SLIPS CLEARLY.

3. WS5 clay is being replaced with WS4 as WS5 does not vitrify at cone 5.  WS5 can be special ordered.

Remember casino night party on April 14 at Chaparral Center.

There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 AM.

Respectfully submitted,

Pat Balman, Secretary

February '06  Membership Meeting Minutes

Date:   February 2, 2006

Time:   9:00 AM

Place:  Chaparral Center

Attending:  June Foy, President, Pat Balman, Secretary, Bobbi Mandell, Treasurer

The president opened the meeting.  The minutes for the January meeting were approved as read.  The treasurer’s report was given and the total club assets are $19,969.54.

Committee Reports:

EDUCATION:  Jan Nolan reported on the classes being offered.  Bob Mohr reported on the naked raku class being held February 18.

SOCIAL AND SUNSHINE:  Margaret Little announced that the Casino Night Party will be held Friday, April 14.

GLAZE:  The importance of cleaning up after each use in the glaze room was stressed.  A new policy of allowing one piece per person in the glaze room has been made.  A notice will be posted.

KILN:  Firing slips must be legible or the article will be returned.  Names and glazes must be easy to read on each slip.

MOLDS:  New molds have been made and are in the drying process.

OLD BUSINESS

June will check with a structural design resident to try to get some progress made on the club patio.

NEW BUSINESS

     1.   Members of club expressed interest in having a monthly sale on the first

           Saturday of each month.  Those interested in selling will be in charge of

           setup,  working the sale, and cleanup.

      2.  Jerry Osborn resigned as club vice-president.

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. First and last name and the date must be on the slips marking pieces that are on drying shelves.  Please remove name tags from drying shelves when piece is removed.  When removing last bag of clay from box in supply room please remove box from the room.
2. Cubbies will be reassigned in order of sign-up.
3. Energy surcharge wording has been changed to sales donation.
4. New name badges are being made.

There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:45 AM.

Respectfully submitted,

Pat Balman, Secretary

January '06  Membership Meeting Minutes

Date:  January 5, 2006

Time:  9:00 AM

Place:  Chaparral Center