Art society meetings come to a close for summer

By SHARON ARNOLD

The May meeting was called to order by chairperson Kay Arnold. The roll call sheet was passed around. Minutes from the April meeting were read by secretary Laurie Shepard. Motion to accept was made by Jan Winkel and seconded by Barb Albert. None opposed.
The treasurer’s report was presented by Kitty Ewald.
Committee Reports:
Publicity Committee: Sharon Arnold. No report.
Historian: No report.
Elections:
The Nominating Committee: Sharon Arnold, Kathy Fluke and Phyllis Kuluvar made recommendations for:
Chairperson - Barb Gray (two-year term)
Vice Chairperson - Kay Arnold (to fill position for one sremaining year)
2nd Vice Chairperson - Sharon Arnold (two-year term)
Treasurer - Kitty Ewald (two-year term)
Vice Treasurer - Jane Levene (to fill position for one remaining year)
Vice Secretary - Kathy Johnson (two-year term)
A motion was made by Jan Winkel and seconded by Barb Albert to allow a switch between the treasurer and vice treasurer positions. All in favor, except one opposed.
Scholarship Report - Lynn Lufbery. Letters were received from three applicants, two from International Falls, one from Indus. After listening to each applicant’s letter, a vote was taken. The $200 scholarship will be presented to the student from Indus.
Old Business:
All members present that are interested in participating in the 100th Ranier Art Show that would like to make a trip to Ranier to sketch, paint and take photos need to contact each other soon.
Land of the Lady Slipper Festival - July 11-13. Tony Cole will be in charge of this. The art club has reserved two spaces, allowing members to display three pieces of art. A meeting will be held one week before, to coordinate work schedules for this event.
Bass Tournament - Aug. 22-24. Discussion was held concerning being a sponsor for this event and it was ruled that we cannot give to someone who is not a non-profit organization. We will participate, but not be a sponsor.
The art club has been asked to display paintings at the hospital. There is space for four to six paintings, and the paintings need to be changed monthly. A motion was made by Kathy Fluke and seconded by Barb Albert to have a sign-up sheet for those that want to display their art. All in favor.
A group trip has been put on hold to visit the Jaques Museum.
Questions were raised concerning the Melville painting. Members were assured that this had already been addressed and resolved during the past week.
The meeting was adjourned to allow members to enjoy the End of the Year Potluck Supper.