Message from the President
November 9, 2021
Message from the President
As we enter the Holiday Season, MLAA has much to be thankful for. We have consistently added to our membership, held regular meetings since July, had new members step up to take leadership roles in the organization and, although delayed from October to April, will still be able to hold our 67th Annual Art Show. There is a new show in the county Library, “Anything Goes” with several new artists. If you have a chance, stop by and see it. You will not be disappointed. We also held a Plein Air gathering in Columbia on October 14 to honor and remember Susan Hackett. We had examples of her work and created new work in one of her favorite locations to paint. Friends and family enjoyed a beautiful day.
Our last meeting featured Jack Fortner, a member of the Sonora Photo Club, who gave a fascinating look at his artistic journey from Black and White film to aerial photography to computer driven telescopic pictures of the Universe. All that attended were mesmerized by the beauty and breadth of his work.
Our next meeting will be held on November 15, 2021 at 1:00 PM. We will meet again at the Oak Hill Presbyterian Church, 14892 Peaceful Valley Road, Sonora. Following the General meeting, we will have a critique by renowned painter, Michael Severin, so bring a work of art you want some advice on how to improve or just to get his take on your completed art. Michael has been very helpful to many of our members in the past.
Another piece of business during the general meeting is to elect the officers for next year. The Nominating Committee has proposed a slate of candidates: John Sharum, President, Michael Severin, Vice President, Beth DeLuca, Treasurer and Jean Dakota, Secretary. If anyone wants to add to the slate, that will be possible before voting. We will also share the list of committee chairs for 2022, which I am happy to announce fills out all the positions for next year.
We will also hear from Frank Smart, who has asked MLAA to assist in selecting the design for a new Woman Veterans’ Memorial to be erected in Twain Harte . We are looking for some volunteers to help in this worthwhile cause.
Finally, as we look forward to 2022, we would like your input on the programs/demonstrations that you would like to see in the coming year. We will devote some of the General Meeting time to capture your ideas and to work between now and January on adding them to our 2022 schedule.
I hope to see you on the 15th!
John Sharum, President MLAA
As we enter the Holiday Season, MLAA has much to be thankful for. We have consistently added to our membership, held regular meetings since July, had new members step up to take leadership roles in the organization and, although delayed from October to April, will still be able to hold our 67th Annual Art Show. There is a new show in the county Library, “Anything Goes” with several new artists. If you have a chance, stop by and see it. You will not be disappointed. We also held a Plein Air gathering in Columbia on October 14 to honor and remember Susan Hackett. We had examples of her work and created new work in one of her favorite locations to paint. Friends and family enjoyed a beautiful day.
Our last meeting featured Jack Fortner, a member of the Sonora Photo Club, who gave a fascinating look at his artistic journey from Black and White film to aerial photography to computer driven telescopic pictures of the Universe. All that attended were mesmerized by the beauty and breadth of his work.
Our next meeting will be held on November 15, 2021 at 1:00 PM. We will meet again at the Oak Hill Presbyterian Church, 14892 Peaceful Valley Road, Sonora. Following the General meeting, we will have a critique by renowned painter, Michael Severin, so bring a work of art you want some advice on how to improve or just to get his take on your completed art. Michael has been very helpful to many of our members in the past.
Another piece of business during the general meeting is to elect the officers for next year. The Nominating Committee has proposed a slate of candidates: John Sharum, President, Michael Severin, Vice President, Beth DeLuca, Treasurer and Jean Dakota, Secretary. If anyone wants to add to the slate, that will be possible before voting. We will also share the list of committee chairs for 2022, which I am happy to announce fills out all the positions for next year.
We will also hear from Frank Smart, who has asked MLAA to assist in selecting the design for a new Woman Veterans’ Memorial to be erected in Twain Harte . We are looking for some volunteers to help in this worthwhile cause.
Finally, as we look forward to 2022, we would like your input on the programs/demonstrations that you would like to see in the coming year. We will devote some of the General Meeting time to capture your ideas and to work between now and January on adding them to our 2022 schedule.
I hope to see you on the 15th!
John Sharum, President MLAA