The Arts of the Inland meeting will be held Tuesday, October 16th at 6:00 p.m. at River Forest Club, 13851 Island Drive Rd., Fort Myers, FL. Directions: from East State Rd. 80, turn North on Tropic Ave., then Right on River Forest Dr., then Left on Island Rd.Agenda – October 16, 2012 – 6 p.m. – River Forest Club, 13851 Island Drive Rd., Fort Myers
Welcome – President LaVon Koenig
Approval of September 18, 2012 Minutes – Freida Miller, Secretary
Treasurer’s Report – Robert Bowers, Treasurer
Board of Directors – Jere Carrick, Vice President; Freida Miller, Secretary
Old Business –
CHRYSALIS Art Show Winners – September 18, 2012 – Congratulations to:
Best of Show – June DeVincent, “Wild Flowers” watercolor
1st Place – Cynthia Cowles, “Lover’s Key” charcoal
2nd Place – Joan Benner, “Attitudes” oil
3rd Place – Marty Cowen, “Shopping” acrylic
Arts of the Inland By-Laws – Richard Georgian (Please read the attached By-Laws and bring them with you for discussion and approval)
Status of 501(C)3 AOI filing
Committee Volunteers – Sign-up sheets
New Business –
Opportunities –
a) Art Experience at The Hut, Sunday, October 28th Time: 3-6 p.m., .5150 Buckingham Rd., Fort Myers All members are invited to participate – visual (including craftsmen), literary, and performing arts. The Art Experience will be held among Mother Nature’s own artwork of large oaks, palm trees and beauty in the garden. Contact LaVon Koenig for further information. E-Mail: artsinland@gmail.com or phone: 239-303-5849.
b) Veteran’s Park Annual Art Show, November 3 & 4 at 10-4 p.m. each day. 50 Homestead Rd.,, Lehigh Acres. All AOI members and ACSWF members are invited to participate. Contact June DeVincent for further information. Phone 239-368-6851.
Other –
Calendar of Events
October 5 – Fort Myers Art Walk with AOI Member Doug Patterson featured at MA, 1412 Dean St. Fort Myers. 6-10 p.m.
October 17 – Keiser University Grand Opening with gallery art by AOI members – 5-7 p.m. 9100 Forum Corporate Parkway, Fort Myers. Exhibiting artists are invited.
October 28 – Art Experience at The Hut, 3-6 p.m., 5150 Buckingham Rd., Fort Myers
November 3-4 – Veteran’s Park Annual Art Show, 10-4 p.m. each day – 50 Homestead Rd., Lehigh Acres
December 8 – Capt’n Hendry House, LaBelle, AOI Reception
February 2, 2013 – 2nd Annual Inland Arts at Barron Park, LaBelle,
April 19,20-21, 2013 – 2nd Annual Balloons over Paradise, Immokalee
Adjournment
LaVon Koenig
President, Arts of the Inland