November 2024
From the President’s Paintbrush,
Time is going so quickly it’s hard to believe that November is on the horizon! It seems that it was just 100 degrees outside. Well to perfectly honest, I think that was actually the temperature it was two days ago, but I’m anticipating, with a hopeful heart that next week we will see cooler temperatures reflecting what I remember as Fall!
The great news is that the new website is in full swing. There have been a few glitches, but all in all, it has gone rather smoothly. A still feel a giant debt of gratitude to Dalynn, our VP of Communications. Once everyone gets their password set up, it’s pretty much smooth sailing from there! Information gets to all of you quickly and any changes are instantaneous! I hope you are enjoying all of the hard work. If you have not gotten in and updated the home page to your own personalized password, come early and Dalynn will help you get set up in just a couple short steps. She makes the process simple and it only takes a couple of minutes.
I hope you are looking forward to our November meeting. The program is our resident member, Gail Cope sharing her vast (pun intended) collection of Art History information. Gail draws you in to make history interesting and exciting. It’s a program you won’t want you miss.
It will be my pleasure to be presenting pins to the first round of Charter Legacy Lifetime members. Our first pin was presented to new member, Jean Greenlaw at the October meeting. For those who weren’t able to see the unveiling, the pins are exceptionally attractive and I am looking forward to the second round of presentations. I will have a power point running explaining the new membership level and how the contributions will be used. I will also be available to visit with you from 6-6:30 to explain the program to you. Several small personalized meetings at member’s homes are being scheduled to introduce you to all aspects of the program. If you love VAST, if you have met lifelong friends through the organization, if you have won awards at our exhibitions, if you have enjoyed classes we have offered, if you participate in special trips or get togethers offered by VAST, you need to learn more about this opportunity to make sure that VAST is still a vibrant organization offering these opportunities to the generations to come. Come early at 6pm and learn more!
Take a minute to look through your art supplies. Do you have a collection of things you know you will never use again? Bring it to the next meeting and put it on the FREE table. This is a great way to share what you don’t need and take a new treasure that “speaks to your artist sense”.
Don’t forget your charge card or cash as this meeting will be a perfect time to pick up those stocking stuffers. We have note cards, and desk calendars for sale. Art, created by our own VAST artists is featured on each card or month of the calendar. Cards are 12 for $25 or a calendar for $12. Get them before we sell out! This is a great way to support VAST programs and exhibitions! Board members will be ready and willing to bag up your purchases!
And last, I will make a gentle reminder that Wednesday, October 23, 9:30 is the October Coffee Klatch at L’Amitie, 529 Bolivar, Denton. Come and join us for a breakfast beverage or a full breakfast. If you are a new member, I buy you drink as a welcome. Mark your calendar and come join us!
See you soon and keep making ART!
