2006
Gateway
Decorative Artists Meeting: November 12, 2006
23nd Annual Retreat: October 13-15, 2006
Gateway Decorative Artists Meeting: July 9, 2006
Janelle Johnson Seminar: June 24,25, 2006
SDP National Convention 2006: Nashville
Vada Galvan Sharing Workshop: April 16, 2006
Gateway Decorative Artists Meeting: April 9, 2006
Peggy Harris Seminar:March 18,19 and 20, 2006
Gateway Decorative Artists Meeting: February 12,
2006
Gloria Falk Sharing Workshop: January 21, 2006
Memory boxes 2006
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This is the program and the gift every member received. that
included a Brush, Bracelet and Pencil Box. |
The decorations were beautiful. Jeanette Bishop, Judy Dodson,
Gloria Falk, Vada Galvan, Tracy Kocher, Mary Jo Kumer, Marilyn
McDonald, Ann Mohrman and Karen Steiner were the Christmas
Commitee. Nice Work Ladies.
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This is the centerpiece |
Ready
for the lunch and the open bar. |
Thank you to Marilyn Harnett's son and his group for the entertainment. |
Robbi
Metter, Lovella Mauer and Ellen Rohne.
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In
spite of being without electricity for few days, because
of the recent Ice storm, the Farmington girls arrived just
in time for lunch.
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Lorie Reece's mom, Lorie and Gloria Falk's guest, Nancy Falk. |
Ann
Mohrman and Karen Steiner relaxing after helping setting
the room and being at the Reception desk.
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Ann
Mohrman, Karen Steiner and Josée Laferrière
finishing their lunch.
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Marilyn Hartnett's guests: Mother Gwen and Husband, Larry.
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Jean
and Jenny Ellison.
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Judy Dodson and her husband.
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Nancy
Falk, Gloria Falk, Cheryll Wilburn and Kay Vuichard.
Cheese!
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Time for Dessert! |
Ann
Mohrman had fun to find who did bunjee jump, skate figure,
milked cow with a funny game. |
2006
President, Donna Wessel |
The new board of 2007 ready to commit themself for a new year. |
Cheryll Wilburn announcing the installation of Officers. |
Marilyn Hartnett lighting her candle.
New officers for 2007, Marilyn Hartnett (newsletter Editor),
Donna Wessel (Treasurer), Kay Vuichard (Secretary), Lorie
Reece (Membership Chairman), Gloria Falk (President) |
Thank you made to Josee Laferriere (Newsletter editor) and
Jean Lindsey (Treasurer) for their work the last two years. |
The ornament exchange was held after lunch. |
Lorie Reece showing her exchange ornament. |
Lovella Mauer |
Ellen Rhone |
Vada Galvan
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Cindy Rupp and Jeanette Bishop opening their ornaments. |
Jenny Ellison with her ornament and Judy West behind.
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Jo Lair |
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BOOT-SCOOTIN'
Gateway Decorative Artist's
23rd
Annual Retreat
The
Resort at Port Arrowhead in Lake Ozark, MO.
October 13, 14 & 15, 2006
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photo for larger view
HOPE
YOU ENJOYED THE RETREAT
AND SEE YOU ALL NEXT YEAR.
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Friday
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Gloria and Janie
Welcome our Guest
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Kay Vuichard Helping Our Vice President at the Reception. |
Every Guest received her name tag and a Schedule of Events
for the weekend |
Arrival of Karen Steiner, Ann Mohrman, and Marilyn McDonald
Friday afternoon. |
MITI with Judy Dodson Friday Afternoon |
Judy Dodson Teaching the MITI |
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Marilyn Hartnett, Donna Wessel, Marilyn McDonald and Karen
Steiner
painting their piece.
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Jean Rogenhofer concentred in her piece
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Janie Parisi and Vada Galvan practicing their dance for Saturday
night. |
MITI with Barb Ogden Friday |
Barb's make it take it |
She has quite a crowd |
The gals are waiting so patiently for the food line |
The hungry crowd gathers |
Our centerpieces |
Hmmm - looks like a good selection of food here!! |
Jingle bells - Carolyn's project |
Carolyn teaching her snowman |
it was a nice class - the gals really enjoyed themselves.
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Barb Ogden and Jean Rogenhofer working on projects. |
Cherries - One of Vada Galvan's projects |
Vada Galvan, TDA |
Vada's class |
The ladies are concentrating hard. |
Strawberries- Mary Jane Jett's Strawberry tablecloth. |
Mary Jane helping Cathy Somraty. Lida Gillham and Judy West
to the left. |
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Saturday
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Cindy Rupp's Bunny project |
Cindy Rupp teaching her class.
It was a fun class - Cindy. |
Sawlandscape - Karen Steiner's saw project |
Karen teaching her saw - looks like Lorie is having fun! |
Nice size class Karen. |
Looks like they are all doing what you told them to, Karen.
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Snowflake - Barb Ogden's project |
Barb teaching her Snowflake gatherer |
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Saturday
Afternoon
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Lighthouse project of Carolyn Bacon
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Jean Rogenhofer working on her piece |
We had a lot of fun in this class. |
Vada Galvan's other project
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She's got them working hard. |
Vada giving some close up advice |
Snowmen - Ellen Rohne's class project |
Ellen giving some close up advice. |
Ellen teaching her class. |
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Saturday
night
Looks like the girls are enjoying the music
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In the foreground is Jean Lindsey and Dorothy Banocy enjoying
the music. |
Oh my!! Julio Inglesies (a.k.a. Ann Mohrman); Miss Kitty (a.k.a.
Marilyn Hartnett; The Sheriff (a.k.a. Donna Wessel) - posing
for a picture. |
Rich Helton singing Happy Birthday to the Chief (a.k.a. Carolyn
Bacon) |
OK - the costume contest is on.. |
Boy, they really got into the spirit of things didn't they?
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Circle of Friends Band: Mike Parisi, Janie Parisi, Rhonda
and D. Walton |
Willie Nelson (a.k.a. Marilyn McDonald) singing with the band.
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Donna Wessel stops for a photo with Jean Rogenhofer and Jackie
Kohler. |
Everyone is visiting. |
Rich Helton steals a chance to dance with our own Allison
Bacon. |
Seems like Rich was really taking all of the ladies dancing
that night..here he is with Miss Kitty (a.k.a. Marilyn Hartnett).
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Billy Bob and Judy West. Billy Bob was trying out some new
spray to keep the girls away - Judy said it was working. |
Miss Kitty and girls looking over her prize for her costume.
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Second
Place Winner
Trigger and Rider
(a.k.a. Mary Jane Jett)
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Julio
Inglesies (a.k.a Ann Mohrman)
First PlaceWinner Miss Kitty
(a.k.a. Marilyn Hartnett)
Marshall Dillon (a.k.a. Donna Wessel)
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There is Trigger and rider whooping it up with the band. |
Julio singing with Rich...."For all the girls I loved before"
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Rich steals yet another dance with a fine lady - Karen Steiner.
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Another fine lass he has chosen to dance with - Allison Bacon
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Sunday
Morning
Strawberry napkins priject of Mary Jane Jett
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Mary Jane teaching her class. |
The ladies are busy now. |
Foggy Ozark Mt - Jo Lair's Retreat project |
Jo Lair teaching her class. |
Everyone is working hard - Jo brings EVERYTHING for you to
class..easls, paper towels, thinner.....everything. Nice Jo!!
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Happy Frosty - Ellen Rohne's retreat project |
Ellen's class listening intently to her instructions
Ellen answers questions |
Our Raffle chairs, painted by Barb Ogden and Ellen Rohne.
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Gloria Falk, our retreat coordinator.
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Lorie Reece and Jeanette Bishop at the front desk welcoming
the members. |
Cathy Somraty, Lida Gillham and Judy West did a excellent
job with the Refreshments Yum! Yum! |
Marilyn McDonald and behind Jo and James Lair, Jeanette Bishop
and Lorie Reece. |
Mary Jo Kumer at the Seminar table. |
The events coming Up!
Christmas Party, Lynne Deptula, Linda Coulter, Susan Scheewe
and Janelle Johnson.
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Congratulation to Allison Bacon She won the first place at
Hoot for the categorie ''Fruit and still Life'' |
Suzann Glidden Showing to Judy Dodson, Marilyn Hartnett,Jacqueline
Kolher, Lorie Reece, Marilyn McDonald and Barb Ogden, how
to do a collage for the memory box program. |
Suzann close up working on her box. |
Thank you to all members who took times to paint memory box. |
Wow!
We received a really good particiapation for our charity Turning
Point shelter. |
Here is a part of the Show and Tell table. Donna brought some
of her paintings of Linda Coulter Grisaille |
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Ladies are arriving for the meeting and activities for the
day. |
OH! What to sign up for?? |
Easter Baskets for Turning Point Residents |
Marilyn's wonderful schedule of events |
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upcoming classes by teacher's |
Show n' Tell Table |
Janelle Johnson video |
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Christmas Party Volunteers - WE have it
on photo record ladies!!
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The ladies are lined up to view and vote on the Retreat projects. |
Ginger and her daughter teaching a memory book |
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Ladies are working hard on their books
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PHLLAAATTT! What to do with all of these wires!! |
Were all busy getting things set up. Bob, Peggy's husband
getting the table with all of Peggy's goodies set up. |
Bob is explaining to all of us the "honor system" for purchasing.
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Looks like everyone's ready to do the bunny. |
They are listening intently to Peggy. |
Bob making his way through the maze. Peggy - What is that
on top of the easel? |
I think we have worn Peggy out. |
Peggy explaining to us about fur and growth direction. |
Lorie Reece getting tickeled about something!! She is enjoying
herself. |
Peggy Araki cutting Mary Jo Kumer's hair for "Locks of Love".
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There is that cute little bunny in the beginning stages. |
Isn't he the sweetest little thing? |
Mary McDevitt and Lorie Reece considering their purchases.
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Lunchtime is almost over.......the girls are getting ready
for the afternoon. |
OH OH...who is she pointing at?? |
Our group shot after taking the bunny. |
Today is the day for the baby racoons.......called "The Hideout".
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The girls are working hard now....... |
Jo Lair a brave soul.... she had quite a large piece she worked
her design onto. |
Ginger German concetrating on those babies. |
Peggy has begun the instructions........ |
Lee Zimmer really looking over that closeup of the racoons |
Mary Jo Kumer working hard on her baby racoons |
Marilyn McDonald and Ann Mohrman - working hard on their pieces.
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Peggy Araki, Carol Rufkahr and Jean Ellison (The Lynchette's)
working on their racoons. |
Jean Ellison working hard. Those racoons are sooooooo cute.
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What is Peggy trying to tell us?? She has a sinus headache??
NO...growth direction of hair on the face of racoons. |
Group picture of the Racoons. |
OKAY.....third day of the seminar.........now we get to work
on the Kitty. Notice the "prop" on the easel? |
Janie Parisi joined us to do the Kitty. |
He is soooooooo cute, isn't he? |
Ann Mohrman put her Kitty design on a box. Looks like Ginger
German did also (across the table). Karen Steiner...has hers
on a tray. |
Peggy making her rounds trying to answer questions about each
person's design. |
Maureen Wasserman working on her Kitty. |
Josee won a "special prize"!! Lucky you, Josee. |
Donna Wessel, Gloria Falk, Janie Parisi and backs to camera
are Cheryll Wilburn and Josée Laferriere - all working on
their Kitty's. |
Peggy Harris giving us a big smile. |
She gave her Kitty some touches of orange. He is so cute!!
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Our Librarian Barb Ogden, putting some things out on "sale"
for the members. |
Nancy Wymer, Virginia Hauser, Deb Christenson, Eleanor Denton,
talking with Ellen Rohne and Kay Waldron. |
At the table seated are: Louise Kern, Jean Rogenhofer and
Carolyn Dawson. In the background visiting are: Jean Lindsey,
Dorothy Banocy, Jenny Ellison and her friend,and Tracy Kocher.
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Kim from Turning Point (seated), Tammy Leuders visiting with
Cheryll Wilburn and looking at the /children's book that Tammy
did illustrations for. |
The "SPECIAL" boards that Marilyn has made up to show the
up and coming seminars. Beautiful work Marilyn. |
The gals signing up for future seminars
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Memory Boxes turned in at the Feb. meeting. |
The
gals are socializing before the meeting.
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Vada showing her Lamp that she did for the March of Dimes
fund raiser. |
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The baby lamp that Vada Galvan painted for the March of Dimes
fundraiser.
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A
sampling of the books that Ginger German is going to teach
us how to do at the meeting in April. Beautiful work!!
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The
girls are painting along with Ellen Rohne after the Feb. meeting.
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Our "Prez" - looking at the pictures of Memory Boxes that
Jenny Ellison and her friend did. |
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Gloria
Falk TDA
Sharing Workshop
January 21, 2006
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These boxes were delivred in January and
made by Gloria Falk, Janie Parisi, Cheryl Wilburn and Mary
Jo Kumer.
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Here They are stacked and getting ready to sort |
Now they are on the table and sorted... getting ready pack
up. |
Picture of one |
and another |
and yet another |
Another-this one was easy!!
Beautiful boxes. |
and last but not least in the assortment |
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July meeting: Ann Mohrman did the elephant
boxes. Suzanne Koestner and Patty Bilyeu did 19 boxes during
a week end for the program.
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