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| BOARD
MEETING MINUTES 2007 |
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MINUTES OF THE METAL ARTS GUILD BOARD METNG PRESENT: Alison Antelman (AA), Shabnam Bahamian (SB), Adam Clark (AC), Larissa Dahroug (LD), Rebecca Deans (RD), Ron Elson (RE), Ellis Gans (EG), Jennifer Cross Gans (JCG), Maureen Harvey (MH) and Deborah Lozier (DL). PRESIDENT'S REPORT: Retreat date: the Oct. 13 date has been postponed until the weekend of Nov. 10-11. It may possibly be combined with a regular board meeting, and be held c/o LD in Santa Rosa. ALL BOARD MEMBERS TO INDICATE PREFERRED DATE. ALL PROGRAMS: MG reported a net profit to MAG of $158 from the photoshop workshop. There is support for a further series, provided we can find a new venue. There will be a short article in the GUILDLETTER: about this, including the host's URL. LD Grant writing workshop: Carol Tannenbaum will teach this in 2008. Enamelling workshop: Kim Keyworth might teach this in 2008. Need for a new Programs Committee chair: RD may play a greater role on this committee provided the work load is shared. DL circulated a new calendar, plus documents needed by the committee. She stressed the current need for a new Publicity chairperson, and encouraged all members to come forward with program ideas. RD has a contact who might chair Publicity, and who should be invited to a board meeting. LD suggested asking all members (e.g. new, and at re-up) about their skills and willingness to volunteer. AC will add a note on the back of our sign-up sheets. AC, MH, DL, RD, LD General meeting: AC suggested Jennifer Horning, from Ethical Metalsmiths, as a speaker, and will follow-up. AC Refund policy: MH drafted a refund policy for our workshops, which was revised after discussion and will be circulated by email. The Board agreed that people who cancelled up to 14 days before the event should get a full refund; if they cancel between 14 to 7 days, they'd get 75% of the course fee. Under 7 days there would be no refund. MH, ALL EXHIBITIONS: RE reported there might be a show at the Collectors Gallery in 2008. DL suggested one at the Oakland Art Gallery (which RE has just joined, and will check out.) DL also reported the Enamellist Society will have a juried exhibition at this gallery in 2009, and expressed interest in MAG's cooperation. RE, DL JCG urged the Board to see the current show of work by Manchester jewelers at Velvet da Vinci. She offered to check out major conferences and events in 2008-9 to see if MAG could arrange an exhibition tie-in. JCG, ALL JCG will also check on the exhibitions policy at SFO. JCG RE recommended visiting the Art Murmur, on the 1st Friday of each month, when small galleries in downtown Oakland stay open late. ALL TREASURER'S REPORT: EG referred the Board to his current email on our current fiscal status (good!) He asked whether we should continue spending $118 annually on our voice mail service (last year this got 85 calls, costing us $1.40 each). The Board voted to discontinue. We should be careful about dropping the MAG phone number from all written and website communications. LD, SH, EO, AC, ALL EG asked all committee chairs to prepare a draft budget for 2008, for review and approval at the next meeting. ALL LIBRARY: AC reported a lot of day use, and is working on a system to process checkouts. RD is working on an Excel database. She also advocated an opening reception next spring, in- cluding a tea, possibly combined with a one day show at Scintillant. AC, RD FRACTURED ATLAS RD reported MAG's membership went through. LD is including a flyer in the next GUILDLETTER, and an article about our membership/health coverage in the issue after that. Mean- while AC will email MAG members about this. DL, RD, AC HOSPITALITY: SB reported about 45 people came to the summer party, and the host, Kristen Caulfield, may be willing to host future events. April Higashi might be willing to host an event next year. Other suggestions included Kim Keyworth, and a yoga studio near AA's studio in Oakland. Backup possibilities were c/o DL or AC. ALl Board members were encouraged to look for other venues. We might also consider a raffle at the next holiday party. DB, DL, ALL GUILDLETTER DL reported encouraging support for the newsletter, and for new writers. The survey only had 9 responses, but some of the respondents would pay higher membership fees for a bigger newsletter, and were in favor of advertising from suppliers and MAG members (e.g. shows, want-ads) to support this. She will continue as editor until a replacement is found, mentioning Bay Area Cynthia Clearwater, who currently helps with proof-reading. LD recommended more frequent surveys to find out members' needs and wants. Adding two more pages to the GUILDLETTER would not cost additional postage, however would not be done until a new editor has been found and has been established. LD recommended archiving back issues on our website. SH The December/January issue will feature MAG business. She will email committee chairs for progress reports. LD, ALL LD was complimented on her excellent work as editor. WEBSITE: The Board agreed not to include the addresses of board meeting hosts. Board members' names will be added, and AC will check whether to include phone numbers or email addresses. SH, AC The old voice-mail number will be discontinued. Links to MAG's website will keep the address and PO box number. SH OTHER BUSINESS: AC reported that all our display cases are rented for an outside event. We should deny requests to repaint the bases. We also need a permanent tag to accompany the cases. NEXT MEETING: date, time and place to be determined. The meeting adjourned at 9:10pm. |
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| MINUTES OF THE METAL ARTS GUILD BOARD MEETING PRESENT Alison Antelman (AC), Shabnam Bahamian (SB) Adam Clark (AC), Rebecca Deans (RD, Ron Elson (RE), Jennifer Cross Gans (JCG), Ellis Gans (EG), Susie Hojel (SH), Deborah Lozier (SL), Emike Oye (EO). PRESIDENT'S REPORT AC will step down after three years as President, but remain on the board as a member at large, retain storage of MAG's display cases, and help with recruitment. He was thanked by the board for his hard work and service. AC stressed the need to recruit new members, and volunteers (especially for the GUILDLETTER) and Programs. He will email MAG members about this during his reminder at the summer picnic. He also supported the idea of a special retreat to discuss MAG's future goals and objectives. AC VICE PRESIDENT'S REPORT The by-laws now only exist in hard copy, need to be done electronically, and may need to be revised (e.g. the outdated election protocol). RD offered to digitize. RD AA suggested (and the board agreed) to hold a separate meeting to discuss goals, objectives, and possible by-law revision. Three possible dates were suggested (Sep. 29, Oct. 7 or Oct. 13), depending on Larissa Dahroug's willingness and time to host the meeting. AA will confirm the date, and put together a draft agenda, subject to board input and approval. AA, LD PROGRAMS Health care: RD discussed the possibility of using Fractured Atlas' program. She, AA, JCG and RE offered to study this further and report to the board in time for an email vote before the August 11 picnic. JCG noted that Kaiser does not accept group member associations with fewer than 1000 members. RD, RE, AA, JCG Winter holiday party: suggestions were Eric Powell's studio and/or April Higashi's gallery. General meeting (January, 2008). DL suggested Susan Cummins as a possible guest speaker. Other suggestions were metallurgist David Fell, Ron Young, on patinas, or Sara Turner. DL, AA, RE and RD. RD and SB expressed interested in assisting with programs. DL will also inquire if Carol Windsor might also advise. DL, RD, SB MEMBERSHIP EO reported we now have 199 members. She circulated proofs of the latest roster, which will be available at the summer picnic. Reminder postcards were circulated and will be mailed shortly. EO EXHIBITIONS The "crit group" will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a one day show at the Blue Space Gallery (Guererro/18th St.) on Nov. 3, followed by a workshop on Nov. 4. The board voted to lend MAG's display cases for free in return for some free advertising as a sponsor of the exhibition. The "crit group" will arrange to transport the cases. AC, EO EO also reported the group will have work displayed at Velvet da Vinci in September. The board agreed to discuss criteria for the free loan of MAG's display cases. AA RE asked for more input from the board in venues for future exhibitions. AC reported a new jewelry studio on 17th St., SF (Blue Studio) that might be interested in a Christmas show. AC will check further. AC JCG reported that Paul Mahder (former owner of the Blue Room Gallery) is opening a new gallery in September. It will feature his own photographs but might include some jewelry at a future time. JCG will check. JCG RE reported he thought it unlikely that MAG could have a show at the Collectors Gallery this year, but promised to do more research on venues for 2008. RE TREASURER'S REPORT EG already emailed current figures to the board, which showed that MAG is doing well. However, he agreed with the need to increase membership. HOSPITALITY Arrangements for the August picnic were discussed. Ronda Coryell will do her Argentium demo. SB will coordinate with her on arrangements for refreshments. The board suggested that as a general policy these be confined to sodas, bottled water, juice and hot water for instant tea or coffee, plus cookies. All MAG members attending the picnic will be asked to bring potluck dishes. AC will email arrangements to clarify the tool swap. EO will staff the table for sign-ups, election forms, and the new roster. SB will do a box for the returned forms. Meanwhile, JCG will finalize the ballot, and a separate form for volunteers, which EO will duplicate. RC, SB, AC, JCG, EO GUILDLETTER In the absence of LD, AC circulated her proofs of the next issue, which included her ideas for using color photographs and space for advertising. The use of color will depend on costs (to be determined). Advertising will need further board discussion before being introduced. LD, AA WEBSITE SH reported more requests from galleries and schools to include information, advertising etc. She will save this information. The board agreed with her suggestion to add past presidents to the website, plus current board members' names and positions. NEXT MEETING Tuesday September 11 at Ron Elson's house.The meeting adjourned at 9.45 pm. |
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| MAG BOARD MEETING MINUTES May 8, 2007 PRESENT:
Alison Antelman (AA), Adam Clark (AC), Ronda Coryell (RC), Rebecca Deans
(RD), Ron Elson (RE), Ellis Gans (EG), Jennifer Cross Gans (JCG), Maureen
Harvey (MH) and Emiko Oye (OE) PRESIDENT'S REPORT AC repeated his request that all Board members RSVP before meetings. It was agreed that the meeting host will email a reminder a few days ahead. ALL AC will step down as president after the August elections, owing to pressure of work. He hopes to continue on the Board doing PR and community work, and will continue to store MAG's display cases. AA is interested to run for president. AC will pass on to her his informational folder. AC The demonstration and sale by Tuareg jeweler Elhadji was extremely successful. AC only asked for a $15 donation if members did not buy any work. AC added he hopes to visit Elhadji and family in Niger this December. VICE PRESIDENT'S REPORT AA offered to do a brief guide for new Board members. However, she will first review existing material prepared by Aimee Golant and other people. AA PROGRAMS MH reported that Deborah Lozier would like to recruit a replacement for her position, and invited more Board members to attend MAG and related events. ALL
LIBRARY RD reported the library located at Scintillant Studios will be open for book checkout every 3rd Thursday, 6-10pm. AC would allos access to the library at other hours, eg during classes. RD and AC will publicize details later in the newsletter, MAG website and via email. RD, AC RD will consider having a library tea. RD MEMBERSHIP EO reported MAG has 181 members. A new roster will be passed out during MAG's summer party. TREASURER EG invited members to study his detailed email budget report. Overall, MAG's bottom line looked positive. ALL He will handle the biannual report to the Secretary of State. He has already filed our Federal and State income tax returns. EG EG has compiled a binder with detailed information to enable future treasurers to properly handle this important job. HOSPITALITY RC has arranged for a 10% discount for MAG members at Cole Fox Hardware on 4th St., SF. She will check if this applies to the other store locations, and will send information out via the newsletter, email and website. She will also check whether MAG can publicize its events in the hardware store newsletter. RC Summer party: this will be on Saturday, August 11, 1-4 pm, on Church St, SF. RC will do an Argentium demo. She will send complete details to EO (postcard), AC, newsletter and website. RC, EO, AC, LD, SH JCG offered to prepare ballots for the MAG election which will be held at the party. JCG EXHIBITIONS RE passed out copies of the previously emailed guidelines on packaging and shipping, based on the SNAG information largely compiled by Harriete Estel Berman, and EO during their joint demo. He invited Board comments. ALL He plans to meet with Mary Ellen Landes to discuss problems that arose during MAG shows at the Collectors Gallery. He has also drafted a letter to the MAG member whose work was damaged in transit from this shop. A copy will go to Kristen Beeler (Long Beach metal arts professor), along with the newly prepared exhibitions guidelines. RE needs more volunteeers for the Exhibitions Committee. JCG will add this - and other requests from MAG committee members - to the August ballot. JCG, ALL RE also suggested that all MAG members help publicize members' open studios, where possible. AC will email this request. AC, ALL Airport Exhitions: JCG felt these were too ambitious for MAG at the present time, but promised to research the subject. AA will check at the Oakland Airpot. JCG, AA The Board agreed to hold further discussions on alternative exhibition spaces. AC, ALL GUILDLETTER In the absense of Larissa Dahroug, Board members were invited to study and comment on the draft letter to the editor and member survey in the upcoming GUILDLETTER. For future discussion: MAG's policy on advertising. AC OTHER BUSINESS RD circulated information about Fractured Atlas, an organization which arranges health and insurance coverage, and other services for non-profit groups which become members. The Board agreed to study this proposal and discuss at the next meeting. AC, ALL JCG will get details of Kaiser group membership. JCG The Board discussed holding a future meeting in Santa Rosa, probably during the fall. NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, July 10, c/o Alison Antelman, in Berkeley. (details will follow). The meeting adjourned at 9:30pm. JCG |
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| MAG BOARD
MEETING MINUTES March 13, 2007 PRESENT: Alison Antelman
(AA), Shabnam Bahamian (SB), Adam Clark (AC), Rhonda Coryell (RC), Rebecca
Deans (RD), Ron Elson (RE), Ellis Gans (EG), Jennifer Cross Gans (JCG),
Maureen Harvey (MH), Susie Hojel (SH) and Emiko Oye (EO). PRESIDENT'S REPORT AC requested all Board members RSVP before meetings. There was a discussion about increasing damage (scratching) to some of MAG's display cases, particularly the floor cases; whether these should be repaired, and with what material (regular plexi, scratch-resistant plexi, or tempered safety glass). AC will get cost estimates and email the board. AA will send information on collapsible aluminum legs. AC, AA There was a discussion on how to respond when a gallery asks for recommendations for a future show. The Board recommended that AC or other Board member refer inquirers to the MAG website, and possibly suggest a call for entries. Images from past MAG shows could also be mentioned, all of which could be part of a future resource file. RE discussed his recent emailed suggestions for current and future MAG goals. Previous MAG surveys show members prioritized the following services: GUILDLETTER, exhibitions, and workshops/ lectures. LD circulated her draft of a new member survey (see GUILDLETTER report that follows). There was also discussion of how best to handle problems that arise during or after a MAG show, e.g. the recent show at the Collectors' Gallery (see Exhibitions report that follows). Discussion of other MAG goals will be held at future meetings. AC, RE EXHIBITIONS RE reported there were no plans for a juried show this year, but was still hopeful of a repeat show at the Collectors' Gallery. There were still leftover problems resulting from work that was damaged in the mail after the 2006 show. It was agreed the committee (with Board help) approve and publish a professional protocol for packaging and mailing pieces (based on the presentation given by Harriete Estel Berman and EO). RE will meet with the gallery's Mary Ellen Landis, emphasizing MAG's regret and responsibility for the problem, and the steps the whole Board is taking to prevent any possible future problems. RE will also emphasize MAG's interest in offering future shows. The Board agreed that proper handling of complaints should include the following: listen carefully, without becoming defensive; acknowledge the problem; agree on remediation; act promptly and communicate fully to all interested people. RE MAG will follow up on inquiries about cooperative shows from The Clay and Glass Association and the Enamel Guild. AA, SH All Board members were encouraged to suggest promising new venues for exhibitions. These could include: the Oakland Airport, the San Francisco Airport, and the new Berkeley Art Center. All shows must be covered by existing insurance. DL, JCG, AA SB mentioned two upcoming shows at the Crucible, and will email more information. This venue could also be a possible location for MAG shows. SB RE said his committee needs to resume meetings and welcomes more MAG participation. RE PROGRAMS The Board was encouraged to attend Sharon Campbell's talk this Sunday (Mar. 19) at the Academy of Art College (www.scspiral.com). RC will attend with MAG materials and a signup. RC The proposed talk by Susan Cummins has been postposed, and may be rescheduled for the 2008 general meeting. MH reported that 7 people attended the AC and DL workshops on etching and enameling, with one cancellation, making a gross profit of $425. (EG's figures said 10 students, with a $652 profit). MH will work on an organizational policy on cancellations and partial refunds, which must be sent to applicants in writing. MH could consult attorney Mike Thomas for advice. Upcoming programs: EO's Photoshop program will be held at the end of June (location still undetermined). MH will send information later for our website, AC's emails to members, and the GUILDLETTER. MH, SH, LD, EO. DL emphasized MAG needs to find a new Programs Committee chair, since Kelly Nedderman is leaving the Board (but may still serve on the committee). ALL MAGGrant: DL and Deborah Boskin are working on this. It's now on our website, with a May 15 deadline. Jurors will be Deborah Boskin, Tom Hill and Kelly Nedderman . More information will come to AC and LD for the GUILDLETTER. DL, AC, LD. MEMBERSHIP EO reported we have 164 members, including several who used PayPal (on which we make a 65 cent profit per member). TREASURER A detailed interim report has been emailed to the Board. EG reminded the Board we need to watch our finances carefully, and stressed the importance of the Collectors' Gallery (or other non-juried show) as a money-maker. He has resolved the $27 bill charged to Ft. Mason after the Jan. general meeting. In future MAG won't be issued a cleanup charge if we leave the meeting room completely clean. The $27 already paid will be considered a donation. HOSPITALITY The Board decided to limit food and beverages to three meetings a year (general meeting, summer picnic and winter holiday party). RC has a possible location in mind for the summer picnic at Dolores/Church St., including an offer of RC's demo. on Argentium. She will email the Board with suggested dates. She will also offer a free membership to the host. RC GUILDLETTER LD circulated suggested themes and contents for future issues. She also passed out a draft member survey to go out in the GUILDLETTER and via email. Suggestions included including the participant's name; also including a "maybe" or "NA" after questions 13-15. LD asked for other Board comments. The Board also discussed the possibility of a drawing for MAG T-shirts for a few people who return the survey. AC will bring these to the next Board meeting. Surveys will either be be tallied by LD or by SurveyMonkey. AC, LD, ALL A proof of the next issue was circulated and will go out next week. LD LD asked whether the GUILDLETTER should include paid ads from members, and if so, should there be a charge for this. She will email the Board with more information. LD AA will compile an updated list of Board members, and will email the Board and send to LD for the GUILDLETTER. AA, LD WEBSITE SH reported this now includes a revised PayPal form which will go automatically to EO. SH, EO LIBRARY RD reported some donations, which will be cataloged, and noted in the GULDLETTER. These include a video given by The Flaming Lotus Girls. She will get more advice on cataloging. RD, AC, LD. Recent and future planned donations include a computer, a chair and a rug. OTHER BUSINESS 1. AA will prepare guidelines for future Board members. AA 2. We need to increase the search for a new PR person. ALL 3. Resource Guide: SH reminded the Board that the old guide needs to be updated, and possibly made available digitally. LD will post a request for volunteers in the GUILDLETTER. LD 4. The Board thanked AC, DL and MH for their work on the recent etching/enameling workshop; and LD for her work on the GUILDLETTER. NEXT MEETING Tuesday, May 8, 6:30pm, c/o Ellis and Jennifer Gans, 301 Surrey St., San Francisco. jennellss@sbcglobal.net The meeting closed at 940pm. JCG |
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| MAG BOARD
MEETING MINUTES January 8, 2007 PRESENT: Alison Antelman (AA), Shabnam Bahmanian (SB), Ronda Coryell (RC), Ron Elson (RE), Ellis Gans (EG), Jennifer Cross Gans (JCG), Maureen Harvey (MH), Susie Hojel (SH), Emiko Oye (EO) and Arlene Pritzker (AP). The meeting opened at 7.12pm. PRESIDENT'S REPORT: The MAG library is now established at Scintillant Studio's new address (1258 Valencia, San Francisco), with Rebecca Dean as librarian. It will initially be open once a month, pending the recruitment of one or more extra volunteers. Collapsible legs for the MAG cases: hold for discussion until the March meeting. AA, AC PROGRAMS: Membership Meeting (Jan. 21): arrangements were reviewed. Deb Lozier (DL) will find out exactly which room we are using, and request some tables (e.g. 4) and chairs in advance. The Board will get there at 1:45 to set up, registration will be held from 2-2:30pm, and the program will start at 2:30pm. SH and RE will bring long extension cords. Hospitality will be handled by SB (RC cannot attend the meeting but will help), with assistance from all Board members (food advice can be got from Aimee Golant). The Flaming Lotus Girls will bring their own AV equipment and demo materials. EO will send out reminder postcards and (with Harriete Estel Berman) do the packing demo. EO will also bring membership materials. Each Board member will introduce themselves and make a pitch for any volunteer help needed. AC will make an additional pitch for a new publicity person. He will also send out an email reminder of the meeting. DL, SB, SH, RE, EO, AC, ALL AA will call Kelly Nedderman to invite her to be chair of the Program Committee. AA, KN MEMBERSHIP: EO distributed a 1 page sheet about MAG for prospective members. RC shared a handout from Cole Hardware describing the benefits of being a community partner. She will sign MAG up, and send a note for inclusion in the GUILDLETTER. RC, LD TREASURER'S REPORT: After more discussion, the Board recommended that Workshops should be a separate category, and Hospitality, while remaining a separate activity, should be included under Programs. Speakers' fees should be in the range of $75-$200, at the discretion of the Programs Committee, but should not exceed the committee's 2007 budget. To be determined: how much should MAG pay for space, e.g. at Scintillant Studios. The issue was raised whether some workshops were so important to MAG's educational activities that they should be subsidized, if necessary (typically when attendance was less than 5-7 people). This issue should be part of a more formal and lengthy meeting to discuss MAG's current and future goals and mission. AC EG felt MAG could possibly save money by investing in a bulk mail permit. However, objections were raised, mainly that we may not have the minimum 200 members until mid year, and in any case would need to get two separate permits, one for San Francisco and the other from Santa Rosa (GUILDLETTER mailings). PayPal: so far only two people have used this service. It needs more publicity (website, email and GUILDLETTER). AC, SH, LD EG will resubmit his revised budget as soon as he has all his information. Hopefully, the Board can vote on this by email. EG EXHIBITIONS: The committee was encouraged to check out other possible venues for shows, including Velvet da Vinci and Berkeley Art Center. RE HOSPITALITY RC and others commented on the small attendance at last month's holiday party. We might consider rescheduling the 2007 event till after the New Year. RC and SB will start looking for a host location for our summer picnic, which should include an activity such as a demo or tour. EG said he'd use last year's figures for the 2007 budget. AA will email DL about a 2007 version of MAG's events calendar. AA, DL PUBLICITY: WEB SITE: NEXT MEETING: The meeting concluded at 9:00 pm |
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