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President’s Letter
Dear fellow SDP members,
In recent years, we have experienced a lot of change – so much that this is not the first time I am addressing it. Changes the Board of Directors and staff have made are all in the best interest of the membership- at-large and the health and longevity of our community. Despite the manner of doing things differently, it’s important
to remember the staples that make the Society of Decorative Painters what it was and what it always will be.
One staple that we anticipate and enjoy every year is our convention.
In May, many of us will travel to Daytona Beach, Florida to paint, shop, share ideas,
develop skills, explore, and gather at many social events, including
our Annual Meeting. You will elect new Board officers, voice your opinions, and hopefully get involved to support the growth and future of our membership.
Another staple is The Decorative Painter – your source of inspiring, educational, fun, and beautiful projects designed by fellow members. Whether a project is traditional or contemporary, whimsical or strokework, oil or acrylic, it is an individual’s artistic expression that is shared to teach and inspire – something we encourage
and appreciate.
A third and most importantly, we are a community for painters and aspiring artists widely represented by our members and chapters located throughout the United States and the world. Our members are often ambassadors of decorative painting and excel by serving their neighbors through service and friendship.
Change is inevitable, but our mission and values will always be at the forefront of everything we do.
It is hard to believe my term as president is coming to an end. I am looking forward to staying involved, like many of you are, by being active in my chapter, attending conventions, sharing my thoughts, and continuing to paint.
Sincerely,
Kathy Swigon cda
SDP President, 2016-2017
MISSION
We are a global community for painters and aspiring artists to share ideas, develop skills and participate in a fun, creative environment. We recognize diversity and excellence in all styles of painting.
The Decorative Painter • SUMMER 2017 1
Official publication of the Society of Decorative Painters
SDP BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Kathy Swigon cda President
Kaye Singer
Vice President/President Elect
Linda Sharp cda Recording Secretary
Susan Herr
Treasurer
Wendy Watson adp Past President
BOARD MEMBERS-AT-LARGE
Marilyn Corners mda
Michele L. Heiser
Toni M. Hoffer
Pat Marler
Jeanie Miller
Susan Phillips
See page 4 for board member contact information.
SDP PUBLICATIONS STAFF
MANAGER, MAGAZINE & GRAPHIC DESIGN
Sheryl Born (ext. 119) sheryl@decorativepainters.org
ASSISTANT EDITOR
Nanette Hilton
DP EDITOR EMERITUS
Mary Jo Leisure mda, tda
SDP STAFF
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Shelly Cannady (ext. 109) shelly@decorativepainters.org
MANAGER, MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONS
Kristen Farrell kfarrell@afci.global
MANAGER, CONFERENCE & MEMBER SERVICES
Miho Halsey (ext. 121) miho@decorativepainters.org
COORDINATOR, CONFERENCE & MEMBER SERVICES Jordan Southern (ext. 104) jordan@decorativepainters.org
ADVERTISING SALES
Darlene Ryan darlene@fwpi.com
(800) 344-0559 / (315) 789-0458
THE DECORATIVE PAINTER
Issue Date: May 2017
Volume XLVI/Summer
The Decorative Painter is published quarterly. Printed in the USA
PUBLISHER
Society of Decorative Painters 1220 E. First St.
Wichita, KS 67214-3907
(316) 269-9300 / fax (316) 269-9191 sdp@decorativepainters.org www.decorativepainters.org
PRINTER
Fahy/Williams Publishing, Geneva, NY USA
ON THE COVER
Butterfly in White
Liz Miller cda Photo/Steve Gerig
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