The 2020 Bob Mohr Awards will be presented to Diane Niehof and Lynne Shanrock during the April general membership meeting. Join on Zoom or in the studio to congratulate these most deserving recipients.
Recently the Governor of Arizona modified the state's C-19 mask wearing guidelines. These modifications do not pertain to INDOOR activities within our community.
The SCG Board of Directors maintain that masks must be worn in all community buildings, including Grand Clay Arts, and the six feet indoor social distancing policy remains a guideline at this time. GCA membership has been terrific in following community C-19 guidelines. Once the CDC experts begin to relax guidelines, SCG may follow with appropriate action. Until then, thank you for staying the course.
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Board Positions: Treasurer and IT Director
Last month, membership was notified that the GCA Board of Directors is recommending an update to the service terms of the Treasurer and IT Director positions. The reason is the absolute need for year over year continuity in these most vital positions.
Recap 30-day notice to membership:
- 3/18/21 March General Membership meeting: Announced to members the GCA board recommendation to update the service terms for Treasurer and IT Director.
- 3/19/21 Email blast to membership: Outlined the recommended changes to Treasurer and IT Director service terms in office. " During the March General Membership meeting a discussion was opened to move two (2) key GCA elected Board positions to non-term duration limits to the offices. ....."
- 4/1/21 April GCA Board of Directors monthly meeting: Voted to adopt the updated Treasurer and IT Director service terms in office.
- 4/15/21 April General Membership meeting: Planned vote on the recommended updates to Treasurer and IT Director service terms in office.
To review the Treasurer and IT Director proposed service terms revision, please reference the membership-wide email blast dated 3/19/21 in which the topic and noted action dates are addressed.
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April Market at Grand
Congratulations on the great April event!
- Revenues: $2,553.00
- Pieces sold: 115 items
- Average price: $22.20 (per item)
Note to all Market at Grand participants: We need
everyone's cooperation moving forward. It seems that several members exhibiting pottery passed on setting up or taking down the exhibit.
Moving forward to the May Market at Grand, the following request is made to participants:
- Participating members need to help set up the displays as well as take them down after the event.
- If you participated in the April event, sorry, no back-to-back monthly participation at this time.
- Earlier this week, GCA requested from CAM an additional 50 percent of space for the May Market at Grand. Let's see what happens.
The results of the April Market at Grand underscores a pent-up demand for products created by all seven visual arts groups.
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VIDEO "How To" Enhancements
Our Nancy Quinlisk is an OUTSTANDING video (movie) maker. Nancy has accepted the challenge to develop a series of "How To" videos designed to help all members function at a higher level when using club resources.
The first two installments
- Grand Clay Arts Glaze Room
- Grand Clay Arts Bailey Slab Roller Instructions
The videos are available on the GCA website. Reference the Video Library (link located on the bottom right side of the homepage). Also, both installments will be email blasted to your attention within the next several days. Please take the opportunity to review the videos and recommended practices.
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Plates of Plenty (POP)
Last week was the first work session addressing the POP charity food bank donation project. Our Vice President, Pat O'Brien, along with Publicity Director Sharon Lucia and Education Coordinator Lynne Shanrock have taken a personal interest in the success of this worthwhile project. The goal for the first year is extremely modest: circa 100 plates. If you are interested in being involved in the Plates of Plenty project and have any concern about your ability to make plates, Pat O'Brien has agreed to assist anyone in the studio. Please feel welcome to engage with her if you need assistance.
The pieces created will be made available to the public acknowledging donations made to Valley View Food Bank. Whether you decide to sign up for the Plates of Plenty gathering online or just working at the studio, please join us in this worthwhile endeavor.
The next studio work sessions are set for April 13 and April 20, 6 to 9PM. Glazing sessions will be announced in the near future. You can sign up online (Event Registration) or in the studio.
Join in, have fun. . .the results are very positive in attacking hunger in our community. Thank you for your participation!
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New Kiln Room Update
The SCG Board of Directors voted two weeks ago to move forward with the architectural plans for the shared relocated GCA kiln room and Unidine ice cream parlor. The approved budget amount is max $40,000.00 for the plans. The architect has been selected. Site plans will be drawn up along with guesstimated funding for construction. There is an issue with permitting. The city of Surprise is backlogged in the new construction approval process. This means delays. However, the project is slated to move forward. The timetable due to permitting is causing the additional delays in scheduling.
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Name Tags
These name tags are ready for pick up at the studio.
I look forward to seeing you on Zoom (or in the studio) on Thursday, April 15 at 9AM!
Best to all for a great month!
