eNEWSLETTER - December - January 2011

ALL THE USUAL INFORMATION CLAYFOLK P.O. BOX 1334 JACKSONVILLE, OR 97530 The Clayfolk Newsletter is published five times a year. Deadlines for submissions are : DEC 1 FOR DEC/JAN FEB 1 FOR FEB/MARCH APRIL 1 FOR APRIL/MAY/JUNE JULY 1 FOR JULY/AUGUST SEPT 1 FOR SEPT/NOV Newsletter Editor Hannah Brehmer eNewsletter publisher Don Clarke Clayfolk Officers President Penelope Dews Vice President Shirley Huft Secretary Lynita Zajack Treasurer Ray Foster Members at Large Irene Stephens Linda Smiley Kazuko Young Committee Chairs Newsletter Hannah Brehmer Membership Marydee Bombick Empty Bowls Roxanne Hunnicutt Stephanie Friedman Show Chair Debera Mahannah Points Cheryl Kempner Workshops Phil Fishwick Scholarship Bonnie Morgan Program Shirley Huft Library Kazuko Young Glaze Study Group Janet Capetty You can email any of the above underlined members simply by clicking on their name

FROM THE PRESIDENT   The 2010 Clayfolk Annual Sale was a big success and one of best shows ever, thanks to our faithful following of clientele, and great potters new and old. I would like to thank all the committee chairs for the hard work they did to produce such a wonderful show, all the participating potters for the work they did on their committees and during their work shifts, and, Debora Mahannah, our show chair, for her willingness to take on challenges with a tireless sense of humor. We are looking forward to employing her expertise again next year. See you on January 23rd at the potluck, Penelope Dews   Mandatory Chairs' Meeting Sunday ~ January 23, 2011 – 1:30PM Talent Fire House Please update your notebooks and bring them to the meeting.   Potluck and Gift Exchange Sunday ~ January 23, 2011 – 2:30 PM This gathering will be held once again at the Talent Fire House on Hwy 99 near the intersection of Suncrest/Colver and Hwy 99. This is a fun time for members to catch up on Clayfolk news, celebrate our show success and look to the New Year. The general meeting and program will be followed by the gift exchange. To participate in the gift exchange, please bring one of your pieces of pottery wrapped and ready to go. Bob Johnson will present the program. He will show slides on how to build a spray booth and will also provide information on several different sprayers that he uses. Members are asked to bring their favorite sprayers so the group can share their spraying techniques and experiences, enriching all of our knowledge. We will also be reviewing committee chair and board positions open as of June 1st. Everyone in the entire membership is encouraged to consider serving on the board or as a committee chair. There are many positions that do not require you to live in Southern Oregon and serving is a great way to get to know members you may not have met or know well, share your ideas, and earn those valuable points.   Board Meeting The next board meeting is December 9th at the Zajack's residence in Central Point at 6PM . Any member is welcome to attend. Please email Penelope with questions or comments about the show that you would like presented to the board. Gallery Opportunity A gallery in Jacksonville , called Creator's Gallery at 5th and C Steets. is looking for artists. Call the owner, Anna Chauffe, at 541-944-9787.   New Members Welcome to the following new members : Debra and Larry Nelson from Hillsboro , Jane Sterling from Ashland , Morgan Botello from Grants Pass , and Rhonda Fleischman from Brownsville . Sorry if I've missed anyone in this transition period between editors.