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May Board Meeting Notes

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Published: Mon. Jun 10, 2019

Omaha Artist Inc. General Meeting Minutes May 22,2019 at Charlie's on the Lake, Omaha, NE. Meeting called to order by President Katie Johnson. New Members and guests welcomed.  Secretary Judy Freeland general meeting notes approved as written.

Treasurer's report by JoAnne Nielsen, $3,360.15

ANAC: Albion, NE Conference, June 19-22. JoAnne Nielsen will pick up art at Soaring Wings meeting, June 12. $15 fee and properly packaged with artist ID. Pick up date, June 24, 11:00 am at Lutheran Church of The Master.

Art Shows: Sharon Clawson reminds us Hot Shops pick up is Tuesday May 28, 11-1. "Farm to Kitchen" is the theme of the La Casa November show.

Community Art Bridge: No report, Linda Bernett absent

Community Art Reach: Nothing to report, Sara Wamsat absent

Courtesy: Barb Mathewson reported 3 new members.

Fun Shop: Shirley Schmidt reported 21 in attendance for Poa Poa Ng class on pointillism. Neva Cozine is co-chair. Nancy Ralston is moving. Future Fun Shops announced in newsletter. Next year 2019-20 all months are filled.

Host/Hostess: Patti Kounkel and Carol McCall arranged Soaring Wings Winery to host our June 12 meeting. Board meeting 11:30. Potluck lunch at 12:30 with General meeting to follow.

Membership: JoAnne Nielsen reported 164 members. July 1 is the deadline to get membership and dues ($22) paid. ANAC dues are $34.

Programs: Barbara Egr has been working on program schedule for 2019-20 .

Publicity: Nia Karmann, new co-chair working on OAI presence in Omaha and surrounding small towns/communities.

Unfinished Business: Dick Brown presented the newly constructed By Laws and Constitution. Unanimous vote to approve.
Scholarship presented to Margaret (Peg) Watkins.

New Business: A group email will come from Katie Johnson in July explaining our "Christmas In July".  July 24 at Lutheran Church of The Master when we will paint ornaments donated by Carl Monico. Event will include garage sale and free lunch. Sharon Clawson will share information of garage sale items donated by the Roy and Joy Long family – details of this event in the June Newsletter.

Board members for 2019-2020 to retain were voted upon and approved:

• Katie Johnson-President
• Barbara Egr-Vice President
• Judy Freeland-Secretary
• Jo Anne Nielsen-Treasurer

Installation of Officers in June.

Motion to adjourn: Dick Brown. Motion 2nd: Carol Coppi

Meeting adjourned.

April Board Meeting Notes

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Published: Sat. May 11, 2019

Omaha Artists Inc Board Meeting Minutes April 24, 2019 at Greek Isles Restaurant. Meeting called to order by President Katie Johnson Minutes read by Judy Freeland, Secretary (Voted and Approved following Motions by Barbara Egr and Shirley Schmidt)

Treasurer's Report: Jo Anne Nielse reported $4,066.57

ANAC: Jo Anne Nielsen advised artwork to be brought to June 12 Meeting and returned- June 24 at Lutheran Church of the Master. Convention in Albion June 19-22.

Art Shows: Sharon Clawson reported Hot Shops next show with theme of "Childhood Memories" registration April 30, 11-1. Reception Sunday, May 5, 2-4 pm. La Casa will host next art show Nov-Dec.

Community Art Bridge: Linda Bernett watercolor flowers in April and May Baskets in May.

Community Art Reach: Sara Wamsat absent. Ms. Johnson reported Sara delivered supplies and Hobby Lobby Gift Card.

Courtesy: Barbara Mathewson absent (medical). Ms. Schmidt reported Barbara sent 4 get well cards and one sympathy card.

Fun Shop: Shirley Schmidt reported Judy Freeland taught watercolor pointillism – 25 artists $104. Pao Pao Ng will teach acrylic dabbing May 15, 2019 Fun Shop at Lutheran Church of the Master 9 am-2 pm

Host/Hostess: Carol McCall and Patti Kounkel members reported May luncheon will be at Charlie's by the Lake and June 12 will be the Soaring Wings Meeting and Potluck at 11:30 am

Membership: Susan Stevens reported 160. Jo Anne advised membership renew by June – pay with check or PayPal.

Newsletter: Linda Guynn asked articles and reporting by the end of the upcoming weekend.

Programs: Barbara Egr has scheduled Pasquale Mingarelli, a former photo journalist and very knowl-edgeable critic on composition, light and color. He will share advice for artists paintings as well.

Publicity: Sharon Clawson handed out postcards promoting the upcoming art show. The cards featured the 1st Place Winner of the Winter Art Show Harvest Moon by Margaret Watkins.

Unfinished Business: Jo Anne Nielsen asked that all read the newly constructed bylaws and constitution found in May newsletter as we will be voting on them next month (May).

New Business: Katie Johnson reported that the board accepted their positions for another year. Voting at the May meeting, these board members will be voted upon: President Katie Johnson, Vice President Barbara Egr, Secretary Judy Freeland and Treasurer JoAnne Nielsen.

Motion to Adjourn: Judy Freeland. Seconded: Susan Stevens. Meeting adjourned: President Johnson

Respectfully submitted,

March Board Meeting Notes

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Published: Tue. Apr 9, 2019

March 27, 2019 at the Joslyn Museum, Omaha, NE Meeting called to order by President-Katie Johnson. Minutes read by Judy Freeland-Secretary. Minutes approved after motion by Barbara Egr and motion seconded by Sharon Clawson.

Treasurer’s Report $4,247.88

ANAC: Conference will be held in Albion, NE in June. ANAC Art Selection - Lutheran Church of The Master - Art to be bought April 8,10:00-10:30 am. Two pieces are allowed, no larger than 40 x 40 size. More details in newsletter.

Art Shows: Hot Shops – Theme Childhood Memories, April 30. Registration 11-1. May 5 Reception 2:00-4:00 pm. La Casa-October OAI Art Show in October with food theme for future OAI Cookbook planned. More Information to follow.

Community Art Bridge: Chairman Linda Bernett reported 25 ESL students created collages in March and will paint flowers using watercolors in April.

Fun Shop: Shirley Schmidt reported 14 attended Gourd Painting by Linda Bernett for the March Fun Shop. Judy Freeland will lead a demonstration on watercolor pointillism April 17th, Lutheran Church of the Master, 9-2pm. Details in this newsletter.

Host/Hostess: Patti Kounkel/Carol McCall advised Greek Islands will be our Meeting/luncheon location April 24.

Membership: Susan Stevens reported 159 members.

Newsletter: Linda Guynn asked articles be sent this weekend.

Programs: Barb Egr announced Danielle Easdale, Paper Artist, as our Program Speaker - April 24 at the Greek Island Restaurant – Banquet Room.

Unfinished Business: Jo Anne Nielsen advised By-Law and Constitution Committee met / Final Revisions will be shared in Newsletter for approval.

New Business: An evening Board meeting/meal was discussed/October suggested. Details to follow. Any member interested in being on the board or participating on a committee, contact Katie Johnson or a Committee Chairman.

Motion to Adjourn: Barb Egr / Seconded: Sharon Clawson

February Board Meeting Notes

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Published: Sat. Mar 9, 2019

The General Meeting was Held February 27, 2019 at Valentino's. Called to order by President, Katie Johnson. Jo Anne Nielsen read the minutes read and they were approved. Judy Freeland was absent. Barbara Egr took notes. 

Treasurer’s Report $6,004.00,

ANAC: dues were due February 27. 69 members. March 16th is planning meeting in Kearney. Conference is in Albion, NE. Selection Show is April 8 10-10:30 am at Lutheran Church of the Master. 

ART SHOWS: JoAnne Nielsen made a motion, which carried, to give Sharon $25 for a toolbox for art show needs ie wire, hangers, etc. Barbara Egr seconded the motion. Hot Shops “Childhood Summers” theme. Members were reminded to include 3x5 explanation card of their artwork. Registration 4.30, 11-1 pm. Reception Sunday, May 5 from 2-4 pm and take down May 28 11-1 pm. Fall art show at LaCasa date to be announced. 

Community Art Bridge: no report. 

Community Art Reach: Sara Wamsat/thank you to anonymous doner.

Courtesy: Barbara Matheson sent cards to Linda Jones (Prince passed), two new members, Tom Rear-don (wife passed away)

Fun Shop: Katie Johnson asked for a motion to have “Christmas in July” painting of ornaments/free lunch and instead have Linda Bernett teach gourd painting in March. Ornament painting in March had previously been planned. Motion carried.

Hostesses: Patti Kounkel and Carol McCall reported 27 attended February Meeting. March luncheon will be at the Joslyn.

Membership: Susan Stevens and Jo Anne Nielsen reported 155 members.

Newsletter: Linda Guynn asked articles be sent in this weekend.

Webmaster/Website: Susan Stevens discussed renewal of website/security.

Programs: Barbara Egr advised Susan Stevens presenting computer technology at February Meeting. March Program will be held at the Joslyn with a tour of showing “30 Americans”.

New Business/unfinished: Scholarship Committee-Barbara Egr, Patti Kounkel and Neva Cozine. Scholarships awarded at the March General Meeting. By-Law Committee: Dick Brown, Jo Anne Nielsen, Judi Cross, Sara Wamsat and Katie Johnson after the March 20 Fun Shop. Reaffirm: all OAI Events follow Omaha Public Schools Cancellation Policy due to inclement weather.

Motion to Adjourn: Jo Anne Nielsen
2nd: Sharon Clawson
Meeting Adjourned: Katie Johnson

Barbara Egr

OAI Vice President

January Board Meeting Notes

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Published: Sun. Feb 10, 2019

The General Meeting of the Omaha Artists Inc was held January 23, 2019 at Charlie’s on the Lake. President, Katie Johnson called the meeting to order. New members and guests were welcomed. Previous meeting minutes were approved after Secretary Judy Freeland read.

Treasurer: Jo Anne Nielsen Report of $5,738.99.

ANAC: Jo Anne Nielsen asked that members check newsletter listing to see if dues have been paid.

Art Shows: The Jewish Community Center will host a “no theme” show. Price your art accordingly to a 25% commission. February 1, 11-1 pm is registration. Sunday, February 10 is the reception from 2-4:00. Take down will be February 28th, 11-1 pm.

Our spring show will be at The Hot Shops. The theme will be “Childhood Summers”. Please include a 3x5 card explaining each piece of art. Registration will be April 30, 11-1 pm. The reception will be Sunday, May 5th from 2-4:00, and take down will be May 28th from 11-1:00. Be sure to check “image size guidelines” found later in the newsletter.

Our fall art show will be at La Casa. Date to be announced.

Community Art Bridge: Linda Bernett reported December’s project was wreaths. January’s art dealt with markers and numerous tools and February is making a tissue collage.

Community Art Reach: No changes or new information to report

Courtesy: No report this month.

Fun Shop: Shirley Schmidt, Nancy Ralston, announced Neva Cozine will be joining as a 3rd Chairperson! No meeting was held in December. January 16th, member, Linda Jones demonstrated a class on pet portraits. Twenty attended and $81 collected. February 20th, Linda Bernett, will give a gourd class with various tech-niques.

Host/Hostess: Carol McCall and Patti Kounkel announced our February Luncheon/Board Meeting will be at the South Valentinos on 108th (south of L Street). The program following lunch will be an informative demon-stration on how to set up and display your art through our OAI website (Gallery Page). Susan Stevens will be the presenter.

Membership: Susan Stevens suggested new members should apply online. By doing so, all the necessary information needed to receive our roster and monthly newsletters will immediately welcome new members to our organization. 150 Members.

Newsletter: Linda Guynn would like all newsletter information sent to her by this weekend (January 27). Send to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Programs: Barbara Egr announced Dan Klima is our luncheon speaker on this date - sharing his skills in woodworking. Our February Luncheon/Board Meeting will be Susan Stevens guiding us through our OAI technology and setting up our art online through the website.

Publicity: Sharon Clawson announced OAI postcards will be on display at The Jewish Community during registration.

Website/Webmaster: Susan Stevens put into use OAI’s new audiovisual equipment at the January Fun Shop – the screen, power point presentation – demonstrating how equipment set up. Susan was thanked for researching and purchasing the equipment. Microphone and speaker is in use today!

Vice President: Barbara Egr announced no new business

President: Katie Johnson reminded all of us scholarship forms need to be turned in by March 1. She announced our Spotlight Member for February is Sharon Clawson!
Unfinished Business: Susan Stevens suggested we need another set of eyes to review/proof the newslet-ter prior to being sent out - when people send emails to make note of a correction being needed, the emails pile up which takes time to clear out the spam. To save time and to have a better newsletter, she suggested the newsletter be sent to Katie Johnson, President as another set of eyes to review/proof making sure of dates, time, grammar, punctuation – the board discussed and decided yes that we would put this into effect.

New Business: Katie Johnson introduced new member, Jenny Waltmoth, paid dues to join but,
may not have sent membership form – notified us she had not received roster or newsletters. Discussed and board voted to send her roster and newsletters for a year after motion made by Barbara Egr second by Su-san Stevens.

Other Announcements: Linda Guynn is having her art shown in Nebraska City Grove Gallery in February.

Motion to Adjourn: Sharon Clawson
Seconded: Barbara Egr.

Meeting Adjourned.

October Board Meeting Notes

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Published: Sat. Nov 3, 2018

On October 24 at Greek Isles, the meeting was called to order by President, Katie Johnson.

Treasurer report of $6,923.11 by Jo Anne Nielsen. 

Committee Reports:

ANAC: Jo Anne Nielsen advises no new members since June.

Art Shows: Sharon Clawson reported that next art show to be held at the Jewish Community Center in February. Registration will be February 1st, from 11-1pm. Reception to be held Sunday, February 10th, from 2-4 pm. Take down will be February 28th from 11-1pm. There will be no theme. The spring show will be at the Hot shops. Registration is April 30, 11-1. the theme is Childhood Summers. Registration is 2-4, Sunday, May 5th. Take down is May 28, 11-1.

Community Art Bridge: Linda Bernett reported October lessons canceled.

Community Art Reach: Sara Wamsat and all attending the meeting signed birthday wishes for Bobbi Harvey’s birthday, (past president). Sara asked for art supplies and/or donations for UNMC Child Life unit to be collected at the November pot luck luncheon and fun shop.

Courtesy: Barbara Mathewson: Five welcome and three thinking of you cards sent out.

Fun Shop: Shirley Schmidt reported Kristy McKamy demonstrated an Altered Books class. November 28, at 9 am, will be the annual card making and potluck at Lutheran Church of the Master.

Newsletter: The newsletter comes out first week of November as reported by Linda Guynn.

Programs: Katrina Swanson with her story on cancer and art.

Vice President: Barbara Egr reported Dan Klima, owner of Wood Products Company will be our speaker at our January luncheon.

Unfinished business: Barbara Egr advised that roster to be out very soon.

President: Katie Johnson proposed participating next year with the Shriners’ Festival of Trees, and this year with Meals on Wheels. Sharon Clawson motioned to participate in these programs. Barbara Egr seconded. General meeting carried votes to participate. 

Motion to Adjourn: Jo Anne Nielsen
Seconded Carol McCall. 

September Board Meeting Notes

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Published: Sat. Oct 6, 2018

On September 26th, at Charlies on the Lake, the meeting was called to order by President, Katie Johnson. 

Treasurer report of $6,421.00 by Jo Anne Nielsen. 

Committee Reports: 

ANAC: Jo Anne Nielsen reported the Conference will be held June 19-21, 2019 in Albion Nebraska. The judge will be Joanne Fullerton. Dick Brown advised what ANAC is. 

Art Shows: Gallery 92 show, in Fremont, registration is Monday, October 1st from 11:00-1:00. Reception will be Friday, October 5 from 5:00-7 pm, with take down Monday, Oct 28 from 11-1:00. The winter show will be at the Jewish Community Center show with registration on February 1st from 11-1, and reception Sunday, February 10 from 2-4:00. With take down February 28 from 11-1:00. Our spring show will be at Hot Shops with the theme of Childhood Summers. Registration will be April 30, 11-1:00. The reception will be held on May 5 from 2-4:00, and take down May 28 from 11-1:00. 

Community Art Bridge: Linda Bernett reported there were 36 ESL students who created a mixed media underwater scene project. The October class will be 3-D pumpkins. She requested volunteers. 

Courtesy: Barbara Mathewson sent out one thinking of you and three welcome cards. 

Fun Shop: Our vice president reported 18 artists attended the plein air Fun Shop at Sharon Clawson’s property. Kristy McKamy will lead the October Fun Shop with “Altered Books.” 

Host/Hostess: Carol McCall announced next month’s meeting will be held at Greek Isles. 

Membership: Susan Stevens reported we currently have 132 members. 

Website: Susan Stevens reviewed the links on the club’s website. She also informed the club members to contact her with any problems, concerns, or questions about the website. 

Programs: Barbara Egr announced Katrina Swanson will be next month’s program’s artist. She will share her inspiring personal journey of being an artist. 

Vice President: Barbara Egr announced that the roster will be printed very soon. 

New Business: Marilyn Beig, will be stepping down as Fun Shops hostess at this time. We ask for some-one to please step up and help in this area. Please contact Katie Johnson if you would be willing to serve in this way. 

Motion to adjourn – Jo Anne Nielsen
Second motion – Barbara Mathewson 

June Board Meeting Notes

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Published: Fri. Aug 31, 2018

The general meeting of Omaha Artists, Inc. was held at Soaring Wings Winery in Springfield, NE. on Wednesday June 13, 2018.

The meeting was called to order by President, Linda Bernett.

Treasurer: Jo Anne Nielsen reports a balance of $5982.53.

ANAC: Jo Anne Nielsen advised conference participants need to pick up their artwork on Monday June 25 at 11:00 at Lutheran Church of the Master.

Art Shows: Sharon Clawson reported 3 pieces were sold at the Lauritzen Garden show, by Pat Lontor, Shirley Schmidt, and Linda Bernett. Your artwork needs to be picked up at Lauritzen Gardens, on Tuesday, July 24th from 11:00 –1:00 pm.

Courtesy: Dorothy Tuma is leaving this position after nine years. Barbara Mathewson will be taking on this position in September.

Fun Shop: Katie Johnson is finishing next year’s schedule. Barbara Egr is our 2018 OAI Memorial Scholarship winner, and will share her plein air workshop. The locale and month have not yet been determined.

Hostesses: Patti Kounkel and Carol McCall are finishing up meeting locations for the upcoming year.

Membership: Linda Bernett reported that current membership is at 150 members.

Newsletter: Linda Guynn announced that the next newsletter will be in September.

Programs: Katie Johnson is finalizing up coming programs for roster.

President: New officers were installed. Katie Johnson as President, Barbara Egr, Vice President, Judy Freeland as Secretary. Jo Anne Nielsen as treasurer, and Linda Bernett as Advisor.

Motion to Adjourn: Jo Anne Nielsen
Seconded: Dorothy Tuma

May 2018 Board Meeting Minutes

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Published: Mon. Jun 11, 2018

Meeting Minutes: May 23, 2018 at Valentino’s

Called to order by President, Linda Bernett

Treasurers report of $4,761.68 by Jo Anne Nielsen.

ANAC: JoAnne Nielsen reported ANAC members may drop off artwork June 13th at Soaring Wings to be taken to ANAC’s Scottsbluff Convention. All pieces will be returned on Monday June 25 for pickup at Lutheran Church of the Master at 11:00 am. Any piece receiving an Award of Excellence will travel in the statewide art show.

Art Shows: Sharon Clawson reported Lauritzen Gardens registration is Wednesday June 6 (11-1) reception Sunday, June 10, 2-4, and pick up Tuesday, July 24, 11-1. Susie Severson will be the judge. There is a 25% commission on all sales. Notify Sharon if you need a pedestal. Our fall show is at Gallery 92 in Fremont. Registration October 1, 11-1:00, reception Friday Oct 5 from 5:00-7pm, and take down Monday, October 29.

Community Art Bridge: Linda Bernett reported May class last until September. Lourdes O’Leary taught lesson “Funky Faces “ with 48 ESL students which included seven new immigrants.

Courtesy: Dorothy Tuma sent 5 welcome cards.

Fun Shop: Katie Wilson announced no Fun Shop until September.

Host: Final meeting of the year and potluck will meet at Soaring Wings. See newsletter for map and directions.

Membership: Jo Anne Nielsen announced that membership is at 144 with five new members. Renewals are due and must be received by July 1 to be in roster.

Programs: The May program was presentor Marge Boska from Malvern, Iowa, owner of Fine Arts on Fifth. Next September’s program includes a representative of the Lincoln Arts Council. Our October of 2018 will feature Katrina Swanson.

President: Voted on bylaw changes. Voted on nominees of board changes. Katie Johnson as President, Barbara Egr for Vice President, Judy Freeland as Secretary. Jo Anne Nielsen will continue as Treasurer, and Linda Bernett will be Advisor.

Unfinished/New Business: Installation of officers will be at our June pot luck at Soaring Wings.

Motion to adjourn – JoAnne Nielsen
Second motion – Dorothy Tuma

April 2018 Board Meeting Minutes

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Published: Sat. May 5, 2018

Meeting held on April 25, 2018 at Charlie’s on the Lake

Called to order by President, Linda Bernett. Minutes approved from last meeting.

Treasurers report of $4,6603.33 by Jo Anne Nielsen.

ANAC: Jo Anne Nielsen reported ANAC Scottsbluff Conference will be held June 20-23.

Art Shows: The Lauritzen Gardens show registration Wed., June 6 11-1 pm, reception Sunday, June 10 2-4, and pick up Tuesday, July 24, 11-1.Gallery 92, in Fremont, will host a no theme show. Drop off is Mon., Oct. 1st from 11:00-1:00, reception will be held Friday, Oct 5 from 5:00-7pm, & take down Monday, Oct 29.

Community Art Bridge: Our president reported there were 39 ESL students who painted watercolor flowers. She was the instructor. May’s class will be led by Lourdes O’Leary titled “Funky Faces.”

Community Art Reach: Sara Wamsat requested members to keep an eye out for sale items for the Community Art Reach Program. Foam rubber stamps and rollers in particular are items in need.

Courtesy: Dorothy Tuma sent out one welcome card.

Fun Shop: Katie Johnson announced 28 artists attended the brush calligraphy in April. The May Fun Shop will be taught by Rachael Mindrup – drawing the “Nose and Mouth.”

Host: Next month’s meeting will be held at Valentino’s south location.

Membership: Jo Anne Nielsen announced membership drive starts in May and dues must be collected by July 1 in order to be in the roster.

Programs: The April program was Linda Hatfield speaking on Curiosity and Creativity. Katie Johnson advised that May’s up coming program will be by Malvern Iowa’s gallery owner, Marge Boska. The September program will be with the Lincoln Arts Council. October speaker will be our past president and source of inspiration, Katrina Swanson.

Newsletter: Linda Guynn asked club members to notify her of any classes or workshops so she can print the information.

Other Announcements: Danielle Easdale will be one of two featured artists in the Passageway Gallery. Opening on Friday, May 4th 6-9 pm. Barbara Schmid-Egr will be Mangelsen’s featured artist of the month for May. Hot Shops have their Spring Open House April 29 . Linda Bernett announced nominations for board members of Katie Johnson, President, Barbara Egr, Vice President, Judy Freeland as secretary. Voting will occur at the May meeting along with the Constitution and By-Law Amendments.

Motion to adjourn – JoAnne Nielsen
Second motion – Karen Lostovica