members meeting: 10/24

MEMBERS MEETING
We're having our annual members meeting on Sunday October 24 at 1:30.  This is typically a pretty quick meeting:

• Vote on slate of officers: Laura Templeton-president, Paul Straquadine-vice president, Nancy Moate-treasurer, Joy Poole-secretary
• We will also take nominations from the floor
• See our budget for 2022
• Meet the board and officers
• Members show information
• Need: we have several crucial board positions open and need team members who love this place and are dedicated to our success and growth.  We are also building our committees for the 2022 Garden Tour and Christmas Home Tour.  Can you help?  Come learn more or email me!

MEMBERS SHOW

• Learn all about it here: https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/call-for-entries.html
• Drop off: January 7 - 8, 2022

WAYS TO SUPPORT US THAT COST YOU NOTHING  :-)

• Amazon Smile and Kroger Community Rewards donate a small portion of your purchases to us
• Learn more and sign up here: https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/volunteer--donate.html

GIFT CARDS

• Did you know that in addition to the BEST gift shop around, offering unique, beautiful and affordable original art, pottery, jewelry and so much more ... you can also purchase gift cards here?  We have super cute plastic cards you can buy for any amount or you can buy them online here: https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/join--support-mwca.html
• Gift cards can be used for classes or to purchase items in the shop!

BUSINESS SPONSORS
We are seeking Business Sponsors for 2022.  Your business can support local art, be associated with a positive beautiful organization ... and donations are tax-deductible.  Contact me if you're interested in learning more!

CHRISTMAS SHOP
Our Christmas Shop booths are all taken at this time.  The Shop opens Saturday October 30!

BBQ AND STEW on October 30
You may have heard that we are trying to raise money to buy a new kiln and also cover the related costs: electrical, etc. Our fabulous home cooks on our board plus Rebeeca and many of her pottery students  will be preparing a to-go BBQ feast for you!  Drop in on Saturday the 30th to pick up BBQ, baked beans, Brunswick Stew and more to serve at your Georgia-Florida Game get-together! We open at 10 am - and will be serving until we run out! 

CLASSES!

• Don't forget to check out our classes - especially our new offerings for adults: quilting, journaling, tai chi, Thursday evening beading, Sunday afternoon write-in and photography!
• Learn more and sign up: https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/adult-classes.html
• AND new classes for littles!  Preschool Art and Mommy & Me: 
  
  • https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/kids-classes.html
• Classes this weekend - tonight Sip and Paint - register by 5 pm today.
• Saturday: tai chi and journaling - sign up by tonight!

Hope to see YOU at the Members Meeting on 10/24!
Hope