GDA Christmas Party 2003
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Gloria and Suzanne seem to be enjoying themselves!

Look at the fabulous gingerbread house centerpieces the committee made!

And take a look at the wonderful individual party favors they made!

A lot of Chapter members came out to enjoy each others company for the holidays.

The installation of the 2004 Officers.

Congratulations to Debbie for being the Gold Brush Award recipient!

What a hilarious skit the committee put on. Is that Allison sleeping on the bed?

Boutique 2003
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Merchandise in the hallway of the home at the Boutique.

Here are those "ever popular" Reindeer towels, member Carole Woods makes each year.

One of the bedrooms of the home. The log wallpaper is very unusual.

This is a view of the dining room and living room area. Look at all that great merchandise!

Joanne greeting our customers.

Rosemary West Seminar: August 8-9-10 2003
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Rosemary demonstrating the flowers for the Deed box project.

Rosemary demonstrates her dry brushing technique.

Joanne Goers catching some time to eat...she was so busy selling Rosemary's goodies.

It's looking good!

Some of the girls working on their Deeds boxes.

Nancy George working on her
Deed box.

Paint a Suitcase Program for St. Louis Foster Children
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A scheduled paint-in for the program. Look at all the hardworking painters!

Original design of Bonnie Stout
Painted by Janie Parisi, TDA

Original design of Jayna James
(from Aug. 2003 Painting Mag.)
Painted by Janie Parisi, TDA

Original design of Rose Calton
Painted by Gloria Falk, TDA

Original design of Rose Calton
Painted by Gloria Falk, TDA

Original design of Rieko Hirose
(from Rieko's Reflection Book)
Painted by Gloria Falk, TDA

Back-side of the duck, boy does that spider have big eyes!

What great fish!

Back-side of the fish - look how colorful the fish are too!

Original design of Bonnie Stout
Painted by Gloria Falk, TDA

This sun is sure to brighten some child's day.

Is that blue birdie singing a song?

SDP National Convention 2003: Indianapolis
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The new "Prez" Carolyn and her
beloved family: daughter, Allison
and husband, Jack.

Gloria Falk and Janie Parisi at the fountains in "Indy".

The opening party for 2003 Indy Convention.

Conventioners enjoying themselves: Marilyn Hartnett and her friend Imogene.

New "Prez" Carolyn Bacon with two of our new TDA's Janie Parisi
and Gloria Falk.

Janie and Gloria: two of the Chapter's first TDA's.
CONGRATULATIONS!!

Our new President, Carolyn Bacon takes her gavel.

The Teacher's Gathering.
Jean Grommen, Erika's husband Howard and Anne Emerson.

Janie receives her TDA from Prudy.

Carolyn, Allison, Mary Jane, Jan, Mary, Nancy and Eleanor at the annual meeting.

Jan, Carolyn, Allison, Kay and Lovella at the annual meeting.

Vada receives her TDA from Prudy.

Gloria receives her TDA from Prudy.

Gateway Decorative Artists April Meeting: 2003
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Paint-in project: Jaguar Flowerpot.

GDA donated @ 75 Easter baskets to local hospitals and charities. Great Job!!

Chapter members are getting ready to start the paint-in.

Some members checking in before the meeting starts.