February Newsletter

President, Carol Stearns
Vice President, Marian Spencer
Secretary, Jean Manney
Treasurer, Alice Mooty

Gallery Directors, Sue Olivo and Pat Anderson
Gallery Committee, Grace Carini, Bob Kepple, Lee Latimore
Craft Directors, Lu Proll and Gerrieanne Bielefeldt
Craft Committee, Mary Jo Burns, Karen Goodman

Publicity Director, Jan Huthoefer, jhuthoefer@cox.net
Web Page Editor, Jessie Davis, jed7@cox.net
Editor, Karen Goodman, karengoodman66@msn.com

Important Dates
Quilt Show Out Feb 25th
Open Show Art In Feb 26th
Open Showw Judging Feb 27th
General Meeting March 2, 9:00 am

IMPORTANT NOTICE
Alice Mooty, Treasurer
In the past, the Gallery accepted Canadian checks that were marked "in N.S. Funds" by the check amount. We recently took 2 such checks. Upon depositing them I found Bank policies have changed. Such checks are not put on hold until the check clears. I feel that it is now best we simply DO NOT ACCEPT ANY CANADIAN CHECKS, eliminating any hold put on a deposit to our Credit Union account.

Unfortunately in December we were given a NSF check. While only in the amount of $9.40, banks are now charging not only the writer but the recipient as well in the amount of $20.00. MEMBERS: Before you accept a check, please pay careful attention. THEY MUST HAVE A PHOTO ID, AND THE CHECK MUST HAVE BUYERS NAME AND ADDRESS; BANK NAME AND ITS ADDRESS. WHILE WRITING THEIR DRIVERS LICENSE NUMBER FROM PHOTO ID, ALSO NOTICE IF CHECK HAS A PRINTED PHONE NUMBER. IF NOT, ASK FOR TELEPHONE AND WRITE IT ON CHECK. Any check you look at and have a "feeling" that all is not quite right, PLEASE CALL ME. Especially if it is for a large amount. I would rather be safe than sorry, even though we might lose a sale. Many merchants in Tombstone do not accept checks, period. If a buyer really wants something, there are numerous ATMS close by in Tombstone.



From the President
Carol Stearns
I received an email that the Tombstone Gazette was inquiring about rumors that there have been some changes in the people working at the Gallery." Any comments on this they asked?" Then they went on to say "The rumors are that these people were all fired but no one seems to have any actual information". When I receive an email that a newspaper is looking for a story I feel actual facts must be given therefore, read the Tombstone Gazette page 6 " Letters to the Editor" for our reply. We appreciate all the hard work that went into making the Quilt Shows a success in the past but the people who were in charge of the Quilt Show last year decided not to do the Quilt Show this year. I was told to even remove the Needle Nuts from the entry form. Every opportunity was made to have the same people in charge of the Quilt Show last year be in charge this year. Read the approved December minutes (which by the way had 15 members present) at the front desk of the Gallery explaining what transpired. We do not hire people and we do not fire people. Everything in this Association is done on a voluntary basis. No one was fired at any time from any position. Please let us stop this rumor, which undermines the Gallery.

Now on a more positive note: Hallelujah, Hallelujah. After our many calls the City of Tombstone is starting the much needed work on our building. Painters have been hired and they will be scraping all the old paint off in preparation of painting the outside of the building to the original color of long ago. While I was at the Gallery the roofer, who has been hired by the city, came in to see the damage and was amazed. He plans on getting the proper materials and start work as soon as possible. He could not believe we had the roof repaired a year and a half ago. In regards to the Quilt Show. I am so proud of all the members and non-members who have come forward to help Marian Spencer with the show. The day the quilts arrived was a sight to be seen. It was organized and she had more than enough people helping. Fourteen (14) to be exact. I cannot begin to thank all who participated and worked so hard to make this show a success. Also, I hope you take the time to go into our Craft Shop and see the marvelous job that Lu Proll and Gerrianne Bielefeldt did in rearranging the crafts and setting up extra tables. It looks great and they are to be commended on a job well done.

Special thanks goes out to all the members who contributed the $135 in the envelope at Christmas time. This money was sent along with TAA money to help the Tombstone Food Bank. They were very excited to receive it. Thanks goes out to Dave Anderson for all his time spent in painting the latticework in the Gallery. Also, you might have noticed that we now have a deterrent for our little critters in the kitchen connected to the electrical outlet. According to our donor, Glenn Chance, it drives them crazy and will make them leave the building. Thanks Glenn it seems to be working.

We have had a request from a visitor who lives in Albany, NY. She and many others would like to see your art and crafts on our web page. She made the comment that "You are the place for art in Tombstone." Think about it. This is a huge compliment to the Gallery. All you have to do is forward your art work to Jesse Davis, Web Page Editor. His email address is jed7@cox.net or you can mail him your resume and pictures. He will see to it that it is incorporated on our web page. Great opportunity for everyone so let us take advantage of this offer. Put TAA on the map.

From the Vice President
Marian Spencer
Welcome to our 28th Annual Quilt Show!

Over 100 colorful quilts hang as banners of pride in our heritage and the constantly improving skills of our exhibitors.

A special thanks to our heroes this month, including Mary Jo Burns and Lu Proll, who monitored the water level in our Craft Room pans during the recent storm, and to the entire board and committees and Glen Sanner, who changed light bulbs and moved furniture to prepare for the show and then helped hang and arrange.

The TAA appreciates our visitors!
AND, THE TAA APPRECIATES ITS DOCENTS!!
Each day we need at least 2 docents AND THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE A MEMBER EXPECTED TO TEACH OR DEMONSTRATE.
And forgot that book you intend to read.
From our visitors we expect to develop sales, friends, participants in art shows and future members and contributors.
Please check the calendar for an extra spot you can help, three docents at a time. (A project teacher needs time to teach.)

Special Needs:
Get the sign out in the morning, unless it is too windy.
Take the sign in at night.
Watch for water in the Craft Room and empty as needed.
Do not use floodlights unless the day is dark. (A short could cause a fire.)

From the Gallery Directors
Pat Anderson & Sue Olivo
Thanks to our committee members who helped us getting ready for the quilt show. We are very appreciative of all you have done; sure makes life a lot easier for us.

March is our Judged Show that is open to all artists, members and non-members alike. We have two very qualified judges, one for fine art and the other for photography. The judge for fine art is Liz Horning who has a very extensive background in art as a professional, a teacher and exhibitor. Patrick Mulligan is a photographer with years of experience in the Tucson Photography Club as an exhibitor and a photography judge. We are very excited to have them both.

Bring in your art to be judged, your unframed art and mini-minis on February 26th, 9:30am – 11:30am. The show will be judged on the 27th from 8:30am – 11:00am. The Gallery will be closed during those times. Following the judging, we will open the Gallery to the public and have a reception and a chance to meet the judges. If you want, they will critique your work. Glenn Chance will provide her beautiful violin music. Thanks Glenn, your music is always such an added treat for our receptions.

Sylvia Rosenkrans will be the contact person for the reception. She will be happy to let you know what to bring. We really don’t want anything that will spill on our recently cleaned carpet (i.e. Salsa). Sylvia’s number is 378-6747.

Until then, keep on keeping on!

From the Craft Directors
Lu Proll and Gerrianne Bielefeldt
We have rearranged the Craft Shop and it now appears that we have more room. St Patrick's Day is fast approaching and Easter is too, so start getting those bright ideas working. We are requesting that from now on when a holiday is over you take your holiday items home. We no longer can store them at the Gallery and the only ones we will keep on display will be Christmas ones because they sell all year. This policy will give us more room to display everyday crafts.

Thanks to all who participated in the Quilt Show and next month let us help the artists with the Open Show.