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Society Update
SDP MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL REMINDER
If you have not already renewed your SDP Membership for 2016, renew before December 1, 2015 to avoid the $5 late fee. Renewing by December 1 will also guarantee that you will receive a printed copy of all the issues of The Decorative Painter.
You can renew your membership easily online at https://www.craftandhobby. org/sdprenew, or return the invoice that came with this issue of The Decorative Painter, along with your payment, in the envelope provided.
SDP is using the Craft & Hobby Association (CHA) website to make it easier for you to renew your membership. By following these
instructions, you are renewing your SDP member-
ship only. If you experience an issue upon logging
in, email sdp@decorativepainters.org or call (316) 269-9300 x105.
Your 2016 SDP membership card will arrive with Issue #1, 2016 of The Decorative Painter.
READERSHIP SURVEY RESULTS
Thank you to everyone who completed the online readership survey for The Decorative Painter! The magazine’s Advisory Committee will use your feedback to help make your magazine even better. Congratulations to Regina Richardson, the winner of our gift basket raffle!
GIFT SDP THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
Give the gift of SDP membership to your family members and friends, and support our Society’s mission to educate and stimulate worldwide interest for decorative painting! We have membership options for everyone – individuals, businesses, household mem- bers and students. Plus, our trial membership is a great way for anyone to see all we have to offer without the commitment of a full membership.
The International Museum of the
Society of Decorative Painters’ (IMSDP) SDP 12-Month Wall Calendar is a great small gift for your painting peers. The calendar begins in January 2016 and runs through Decem- ber 2016. Order your copy for only $14.00. This price includes shipping and handling for domestic only. Visit www.decorativepaint- ers.org to purchase it today! Only a limited number of copies are left!
MAKE YOUR TRAVEL PLANS TO SAN DIEGO
Start talking to your fellow members to begin planning your “Artful Journey” to San Diego! San Diego is well known for its beautiful weather all year long. Plus, the Town and Country Resort & Convention Center is just seven miles from the San Diego Inter- national Airport, and 10 minutes from major attractions like SeaWorld, the San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park and Mission Bay.
Book your stay at Town and Country Resort & Convention Center. Call 1-800-772-8527 and identify yourself as a member of the Society of Decorative Paint- ers, or make your reservation online at https://aws.passkey.com/event/14058998/ owner/27934/home.
The Conference Special for the 44th SDP Interna- tional Conference & Expo will be available for down- load online on Tuesday, November 17, 2015. Online registration will open on Tuesday, December 8, 2015.
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