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Official publication of the Society of Decorative Painters
SDP BOARD OF DIRECTORS
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Pat Marler
President
Wendy Watson
Vice President/President-Elect
Allison M. Leeds
Recording Secretary
Susan Herr
Treasurer
Donna Frost
Past President
BOARD MEMBERS-AT-LARGE Marilyn Corners mda Michele L. Heiser
Toni M. Hoffer
Dawn Knowles
Linda Sharp cda
Kathy Swigon cda
See page 5 for board member contact information.
SDP PUBLICATIONS STAFF
MAGAZINE COORDINATOR/ GRAPHIC DESIGNER Sheryl Born (ext. 119) sheryl@decorativepainters.org
DP EDITOR EMERITUS
Mary Jo Leisure mda, tda
SDP STAFF
ACCOUNTING MANAGER
Heidi Headley (ext. 109) heidi@decorativepainters.org
ASSISTANT MARKETING MANAGER
Kristen Lowenwirth klowenwirth@craftandhobby.org
CERTIFICATION COORDINATOR/ FINANCE ASSISTANT
Cristy Keeton (ext. 114) cristy@decorativepainters.org
CONFERENCE & EDUCATION COORDINATOR/ CHAPTER RELATIONS
Lisa Curry (ext. 104) lisa@decorativepainters.org
CONFERENCE ASSISTANT/ MUSEUM COORDINATOR/ JAPANESE RELATIONS Miho Shimizu (ext. 121) miho@decorativepainters.org
MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR/ SPANISH RELATIONS
Sony Sacks (ext. 105) sony@decorativepainters.org
ADVERTISING SALES
Tim Braden tbraden@fwpi.com (800)344-0559 / (315)789-0458
THE DECORATIVE PAINTER
Issue Date: May 2015
Volume XLIV/Number 2
The Decorative Painter is published quarterly. Printed in the USA
PUBLISHER
Society of Decorative Painters 393 N. McLean Blvd. Wichita, KS 67203-5968 (316) 269-9300 / fax (316) 269-9191 sdp@decorativepainters.org www.decorativepainters.org
PRINTER
Fayh-Williams Publishing, Geneva, NY USA
ON THE COVER
Enamelway & Pansies
Chikako Katayama cda, tda Photo/Steve Gerig
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President’s lette
Dear SDP Friends:
My term as president of this great
organization has come to an end. I
am fortunate to belong to this solid community, rich in history where meaningful friendships have been made, ideas have been exchanged, and the love and appreciation for decorative painting is always shared.
The future of SDP is very bright. We’ve begun to embrace technology
to expand our network and improve operations. Our online Facebook community has surpassed 30,000 likes and is continuing to grow each day. Our Facebook page allows us to stay connected, share updates and celebrate the accomplishments of SDP, chapters
and individual members. I encourage each of you to share our posts and comment on the topics that interest you. When we share the information, it allows potential new members to see the rewards and personal joy that comes from joining our SDP.
We have to continue to stay relevant in such a fast-paced technology-driven world. This year, the SDP Conference & Expo registration system was modified to offer immediate ticket confirmations and payment receipts. I have heard from many of you how much you appreciated having your classes confirmed immediately. In the coming months, we will be taking a closer look at the SDP website and updating it to make it easier for members to use. Our website is the first representation of our identity and we must make sure it accurately reflects our vibrant and creative Society.
This has been a great year of transition for SDP. We experience some difficulties, but took great strides towards tomorrow. Our new partnership with CHA offers SDP a bright future; we will continue with the building that has begun. Each of you is part of that. I appreciate the support I have received from the board, the staff and members this past year.
As I stated in my first letter, we must all continue to work together to make SDP thrive. Henry Ford once said “Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.” It has been my pleasure serving you.
Paint with a happy heart!
Pat Marler
President, Society of Decorative Painters
MISSION
To stimulate worldwide interest in and appreciation for decorative painting; to recognize the diversity of and excellence in the art form; and to serve as the educational resource center for all aspects of decorative painting.
President’s letter
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