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Happy Easter! I hope your family and friends enjoy a fun and bonding holiday! The signs of spring have arrived! The tree leaves are popping out! Flowers are appearing! I love early spring when the leaves are new and yellow-green before maturing into their dark green summer color. Spring

brings a feeling of renewal and hope - and that's something we could all use!

The weekend that I wait for all year is almost here!! It's retreat time! I can't wait to spend a whole weekend painting! I don't have to cook, clean, or worry about work. All that is required is me and my paint brushes! Of course the painting is fun, but retreat is much more than that. It's a chance to hang out with friends and make new ones. It's amazing how friendships can be re-newed or newly formed while painting together.

Have a great month of April and I will see you at the retreat!

Linda :)

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April 2017 April 2017 April 2017 April 2017 Next meeting is May 21st at 12:00!

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Palette Chatter

Join the fun of painting with GCDA! GCDA meets at 12:00 on the 2nd Sunday at the Springfield Township Senior Center

located on 9158 Winton Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45231 behind the fire station.

In May, meet on the 3rd Sunday. No meetings in April, August and December.

FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/GreaterCincinnatiDecorativeArtists

WEB SITE: www.gcdapainters.org, EMAIL: GCDApainters@outlook.com.

Message from the President

Linda Kohler

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April 21-23, 2017

The theme for the retreat this year is “Paintbrush Roundup!” The décor and theme will be western.

We are getting raffle baskets ready for the retreat weekend drawing. We will gladly accept contributions to any Raffle basket. Suzanne Fairbanks is coordinating a basket for our group to donate. Please email (tfbanks@fuse.net) or call (513-677-8736) if you have a donation.

We are seeking volunteers to create raffle baskets. If you are interested in creating a raf-fle basket or donating to one of the prizes listed below, please contact Nancy Vincent. Her information is shown below. Jo Sharpshair is also willing to accept donations and her infor-mation is also listed.

Room & Meals for Fri thru Sun at 2018 Retreat by GCDA Retreat Committee

Colored Pencils Basket by Pat Hull

Vendor Donations Basket (coordinated by Nancy Vincent)

GCDA Anything Basket (coordinated by Suzanne Fairbanks)

“Something Sewn” by Nancy Lawrence/Rosemary Wiesner

Springtime Basket by Jo Sharpshair

Wood & More Basket by Theresa Morris & Peggy Faris

Gardening Basket by Suzanne Fairbanks & Jean Sanning

Baking Basket by Stephanie Hauser

Acrylics Basket by Sandie Tieman

Additional baskets are being created by Melanie Wilmhoff and Judy Helmes

Our special raffle will be a 3-drawer chest painted by JoAnn Heurich.

Tickets are $1 each or 6/$5. If you are unable to come to retreat and wish to pur- chase raffle tickets for the 3-drawer chest or for Room & Meals at the 2018 Retreat, please email Nancy Vincent or Jo Sharpshair.

Nancy Vincent Jo Sharpshair

513-941-6728 513-574-7155

nhv6728@hotmail.com josharpshair@zoomtown.com

PAPAPAPAININININTBTBTBTBRURURURUSHSHSHSH ROROROROUNUNUNUNDUDUDUDUPPPP RAFFLE at the Painting RETREAT !

Coordinated by Nancy Vincent

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Dear Painting Friends,

Happy spring to all and a Reminder that there is No meeting in April. I would like to Thank Stephanie Hauser for teaching her “Find Joy In the Making” at our March 12th meeting. Stephanie had a fun relaxed class and everyone enjoyed it!

Here’s what’s happening April, May and June

April: Again: No Meeting!!!! We will be at GCDA’s Annual Retreat April 21-23.

May: Jan Bowen, will be teaching at our May 21st meeting. Jan’s project features Stroked Daisies painted on a glass dis-tressed storage jar and the project sheet is in this newsletter.

June: Nancy Vincent will be teaching at our June 11th meeting, and Nancy is teaching a crafty project, no painting required and her project will be at the May meeting.

GCDA is hosting Janice Miller for our first Workshop of the year and she is teaching two separate projects. First one is June 16th and second one June 17th. Workshop information is in this newsletter. __________________________________________________________________________________

MARK YOUR CALENDAR for our second workshop of the year - Chris Haughey September 22nd & 23rd – Chris will be teaching a different project each day. More information coming soon on Chris’s projects.

FYI: I will always send out reminders to everyone that has signed up for any of our pending classes, and new information will be forthcoming. If you have any questions, concerns, want to add or need to remove your name from a class, please do so in a timely manner.

Jan Bowen, VP of Programs GCDA Phone: 513-521-0249

Email: jan.bowen@icloud.com 9622 Millbrook Drive Cincinnati, OH 45231

July 9 – Peggy Hermes

August – NO MEETING

September 10 – Rhonda Thye

October 8 – Service Project

November 12 – Pat Hull

December 10 – Christmas Party

� � � � January 8 – Melanie Wilmhoff

���� February 12 – Daisy Masminster

� � � � March 12 – Stephanie Hauser

April 21-23 – RETREAT

May 21 – Jan Bowen

June 11 – Nancy Vincent

2017 GCDA MONTHLY PROGRAMS

Program ReportProgram ReportProgram ReportProgram Report Jan Bowen, VP Programs

WORKSHOPS FOR 2017 – MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

JANICE MILLER – JUNE 16TH & 17TH

Janice will be teaching a different project each day. See pages 7 and 8.

CHRIS HAUGHEY – SEPTEMBER 22ND & 23RD

Chris will be teaching a different project each day. More information coming soon.

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Teacher: Jan Bowen

Surface: Square Storage jar 4 ½”

Teacher will Provide: Prepped jar, 8 ½ X 11 practice worksheet, paint and pattern.

Student to Bring: Acrylic painting supplies, fine sanding pad, #4 & #6 filberts, #8 & #12

flats, 10/0 & #1 liner, stylus.

Cost: $16.00

Deadline: 24 surfaces (9 signed up at meeting)

Registration for GCDA Monthly Class on May 21, 2017 by Jan Bowen

Cost: $16.00 Sign-up deadline: March 5th

NAME _______________________________________GCDA Member? Y ____ N ____

PHONE __________________________ EMAIL ____________________________________

Please pay for the class when you register. Make check payable to GCDA.

CK # ________ Cash_____ Date ___________

Give or mail check and registration form to JAN BOWEN, 9622 Millbrook Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45231, Email: jan.bowen@icloud.com

GCDA MONTHLY PROJECT SUNDAY, MAY 21, 2017

1:00 to 3:30 AFTER THE REGULAR 12:00 CHAPTER MEETING

Painted Daisy Jar

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Teacher: Nancy Vincent

Teacher will Provide: Laminator & laminating sheets; old calendar pictures; blank in-

side sheets for calendar or journal; colored markers; glue; magnets & metal strips to

make closure of journal.

Student to Bring: Special pictures of calendar/magazine pictures to cover the 11” X

5.5” surface, markers or colored pencils to decorate/enter months & date info on

calendar sheets.

Cost: $7.00

GCDA MONTHLY PROJECT SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 2017

1:00 to 3:30 AFTER THE REGULAR 12:00 CHAPTER MEETING

PAPERCRAFT CALENDAR/JOURNALPAPERCRAFT CALENDAR/JOURNALPAPERCRAFT CALENDAR/JOURNALPAPERCRAFT CALENDAR/JOURNAL

Laminated paper, 11” X 5 .5”

Registration for GCDA Monthly Class on June 11, 2017 by Nancy Vincent

Cost: $7.00 Sign-up deadline: June 3rd

NAME _______________________________________GCDA Member? Y ____ N ____

PHONE __________________________ EMAIL ____________________________________

Please pay for the class when you register. Make check payable to GCDA.

CK # ________ Cash_____ Date ___________

Give or mail check and registration form to JAN BOWEN, 9622 Millbrook Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45231, Email: jan.bowen@icloud.com

Project questions: Contact Nancy Vincent at nhv6728@hotmail.com

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MEDIUM: Acrylic and Pen/ Ink

TEACHER PROVIDES: 11 X 14 mat, music sheet with design on, pen, paint and pattern.

BRING: Assortment of your best/favorite acrylic brushes… flats, angles, filberts, liners etc. and acrylic painting supplies.

COST: $65.00, if you have a GCDA voucher it is $50.00 Includes your lunch! NOTE: One voucher may be used for BOTH workshops!

Registration for GCDA Workshop on Friday, June 16, 2017 by Janice Miller. Cost: $65.00 $50.00 for GCDA members with voucher. DEADLINE: June 1

NAME _______________________________________GCDA Member? Y ____ N ____

PHONE __________________________ EMAIL ____________________________________

Please pay for the class when you register. Make check payable to GCDA.

CK # ________ Cash_____ Date ___________

Give or mail check and registration form to JAN BOWEN, 9622 Millbrook Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45231, Email: jan.bowen@icloud.com

GCDA Hosting Janice Miller - Workshop Friday, June 16, 2017, 9:30 to 4:30 Springfield Township Senior Center

9158 Winton Road, Cincinnati, OH 45231

Poppy Sheet Music

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GCDA Hosting Janice Miller - Workshop Saturday, June 17, 2017, 9:30 to 4:30 Springfield Township Senior Center 9158 Winton Road, Cincinnati, OH 45231

Dogwood Porcelain PlateDogwood Porcelain PlateDogwood Porcelain PlateDogwood Porcelain Plate

Medium: Acrylic

Teacher Providing: 8 ½-10 inch plate prepped with design on, paint, pattern.

Bring: Assortment of your best/favorite acrylic brushes… flats, angles, filberts, liners etc. and acrylic painting supplies.

Cost: $65.00. Includes your lunch! If you have a GCDA voucher it is $50.00 NOTE: One voucher may be used for BOTH workshops!

Registration Deadline: June 1st.

Registration for GCDA Workshop on Saturday, June 17, 2017 by Janice Miller. Cost: $65.00 $50.00 for GCDA members with voucher. DEADLINE: June 1

NAME _______________________________________GCDA Member? Y ____ N ____

PHONE __________________________ EMAIL ____________________________________

Please pay for the class when you register. Make check payable to GCDA.

CK # ________ Cash_____ Date ___________

Give or mail check and registration form to JAN BOWEN, 9622 Millbrook Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45231, Email: jan.bowen@icloud.com

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Here’s a reminder about our Service Projects for 2017.

First, we are painting Memory Boxes to be distributed in October which is our Ser-

vice Month. The Memory Boxes will be available at the monthly meetings and at

Retreat. There will be a Memory Box painting station at Retreat, and Jan Bowen is

supplying the paint. Please bring your own patterns. You can paint the boxes at

Retreat or, if you prefer, take them home to paint.

Second project is the collection of art supplies for Sts. Peter and Paul Grade School

in Reading, Ohio beginning in May. We hope to give a good amount of supplies to

the art teacher by the first of Sept. See the teacher’s wish list on the next page.

Thanks to you all for your time, talent and treasures!!!

Peggy

Service Report Service Report Service Report Service Report Peggy Hermes, Coordinator

Kathy Vanoli artwork on display

A watercolor painting by Kathy Vanoli was selected by the Aurora Artist Group for

display in the Wellington Restaurant in the Rising Star Casino in Rising Sun, Indi-ana. The piece is titled “Gone Fishing”. Kathy’s original work depicts two fishing

houses in Cape Cod. Kudos to Kathy!

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2017 GCDA SERVICE PROJECT

ART EDUCATION WITHOUT ART SUPPLIES?!?!

One of our service projects is to provide assistance to a school with an art teacher but no budget for art supplies.

A school was found: Sts. Peter and Paul Academy in Reading, OH. This school has no financial support beyond fundraising, tuition and donations. Much of the staff is comprised of qualified volunteers.

The art teacher is eager to advance her students in the

exploration of artwork beyond construction paper and markers. Below is her dream wish list of supplies.

Let’s be a part of enabling these children to experience the transforming and awesome power of art in their lives.

Donations of art supplies and/or cash are welcome!

Art Supply Wish List provided by Sandy Pierce-Harsch, Saints Peter and Paul Academy

* Acrylic & Tempera paints: 1-gallon sets for each of primary, secondary, black & white colors. * 30 small to medium sized paint smocks.

* 30 children’s scissors (5 lefties). * Air dry clay for 130 children.

* Water color paper. * Masking tape. * 130 canvases.

Donations may be brought to any GCDA meeting.

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2017 CHRISTMAS BASKETS AND ORNAMENTS Melanie Wilmhoff, Coordinator

Embroidery UpdateEmbroidery UpdateEmbroidery UpdateEmbroidery Update

Melanie Wilmhoff, Coordinator

At the March meeting I returned embroidered items to Suzanne Fairbanks, Stephanie Hauser, Linda Kohler, Michelle Kohler, Carole Arend, Sherida England, Pat Hull and Linda Whaley. They showed them to the members who were at the meeting. The items were different kinds of aprons, different kinds of shirts and a tote bag and all were very nice!

I received orders for ten (10) more items and have ordered them. I am trying to get them all back by Retreat. I will bring them to retreat for those of you who will be there.

If you did not get an order in this time, I will be accepting orders at the May meeting. You can order an item from the catalog or you can bring in your own item to have it embroidered. The fee to have something embroidered is $10. Remember to prewash your items (without using any fabric softener) and clearly mark the item with your name. If you order something from the catalog, I will have to get the price (price includes embroidery and tax) and get back to you. We must have at least six (6) items at a time to have them embroidered.

Please feel free to contact me with questions.

Melanie Wilmhoff

Where did all the cold weather come from?? Hope you have been stuck inside so you can get your paintbrushes out and get those ornaments/baskets painted! Wouldn’t it be nice to have that done so you don’t have to keep thinking about it?

At the March meeting, Suzanne Fairbanks turned in her beautifully painted basket. (At right) Great job Suzanne! I also received ornaments from Theresa Morris earlier in the month. Thank you both! Melanie

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GCDA Treasurer's Report for 2/28/17

Submitted by Melanie Wilmhoff, Treasurer

HAPPY APRIL BIRTHDAY !

Judy Helmes 4/11

Anne Dick 4/13

Sherida England 4/15

Lynne Rice 4/26

Beginning Balance Checking Acct $2,146.76

Receipts

Embroidery payments $140.00

Meeting Raffle proceeds $22.00

Feb Class (Masminster) $170.00

March Class (Hauser) $22.00

Total Receipts $354.00

Disbursements

2017 Christmas Party Expenses $73.86

Feb Class (Masminster) $300.00

Digitizing & embroidery expense $82.15

Treasurer's expenses $17.20

Total Disbursements $473.21

Ending Balance Checking Acct $2,027.55

Savings Acct Beginning Balance $11,122.19

Interest 2/1/17 thru 2/28/17 $0.17

Savings Account Ending Balance $11,122.36

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CHAPTER MEETING MINUTES GREATER CINCINNATI DECORATIVE ARTISTS

SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP SENIOR AND COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER

March 12, 2017

President: Linda Kohler called the meeting to order at 12:10 PM.

Secretary: – Gayle Wissel

Motion to accept the February 2017 meeting minutes as posted in the Newsletter (or corrected)

Motion to Accept 1st Anne Dick; 2nd Suzanne Fairbanks

Treasurer: Melanie Wilmhoff

• Ending balances as of 2/28/17: Checking: $2,027.55; Savings $11,122.36

Motion to Accept 1st Stephanie Hauser; 2nd Nancy Vincent

VP Programs: Jan Bowen

• Stephanie is teaching class today. Eight are registered.

• There will be no April meeting. See you at retreat.

• Jan is teaching a storage jar with distressed chalky glass paint after the May meeting.

• Nancy Vincent will present a crafty project after the June meeting - a pocket sized journal or calendar.

• The Board voted unanimously to allow usage of the Member in Good Standing voucher for both classes of two day

workshops in 2017. Janice Miller’s June 16th and 17th workshops are $65 each day. You save $15 when using your

voucher thus the cost is $50 each day. Workshops will be held in the upstairs Arts and Crafts room. Lunch is includ-

ed.

• By using your second Member in Good Standing voucher for Chris Haughey’s September 22nd and 23rd workshops,

you will again save $15 each day. Lunch will be included.

2nd VP/Membership: Michelle Kohler

• The Member in Good Standing binder is circulating.

• The new membership list has been sent out. Please check that your information is correct.

Retreat 2017: Jo Ann Sharpshair, Chairman; Sandie Tieman, Co-Chair;

• Sixty-three attendees have registered. Chances for the hand painted three drawer chest painted by JoAnne Heurich

and the free 2018 retreat weekend are available for purchase today.

• Suzanne Fairbanks is collecting donations for the GCDA raffle basket.

Christmas Party: Chair: Rhonda Thye; Co-Chair: TBD

• The committee has met for the second time and a third meeting is scheduled.

Christmas Raffle: Melanie Wilmhoff

• Ornament boxes have been distributed. Painted ornaments are being turned in.

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Nominating Committee:

• Volunteers are needed for the Nominating Committee. Anne Dick will be the returning committee member. Four addi-

tional committee members are needed.

Ways & Means: Daisy Masminster

• Prize today is an Easter mug, chick and candy filled basket.

Newsletter & Website: Pat Hull - Absent

• Submit reports and articles for the newsletter by the 21st of the month.

Publicity: Carole Arend

• Notices have been sent to cincy.com announcing our monthly meeting and retreat.

Service: Peggy Hermes

• Twenty-five paper mache memory boxes have been ordered from CD Wood. A painting station will be setup at retreat.

Bring your patterns and paint. Memory boxes will also be painted at the October meeting.

• GCDA will donate art supplies and/or money to St. Peter and Paul School Reading in 2017. An item supply list is in the

newsletter. Bring supplies in by the July 9th meeting.

Hospitality: Mary Ann Slizewski, Judy Helmes

• Thank you for today’s food. The May signup sheet is circulating.

Sunshine: Kim Kohler

• A card from Jean Dettenwanger was read. Please keep Jean in your thoughts and prayers.

Historian: Carolyn Riehle

• Someone is needed to take pictures at retreat this year. Carolyn will not be at retreat.

Old Business:

• Embroidered items were returned today. A catalog is available for ordering shirts, aprons etc. that can be embroidered

with the GCDA logo or bring in an item to be embroidered. Six items are needed to send in for embroidering at a time.

New Business: None

Show and Tell: Suzanne Fairbanks – Show and Tell items are detailed in the Newsletter.

Ways & Means Raffle:

• Sandie Tieman won the Easter basket.

Nametag Raffle:

• Peggy Hermes was not wearing a nametag. $10 will be awarded at the May meeting.

Motion to Adjourn 12:45 pm 1st JoAnn Heurich; 2nd Sandie Tieman

Respectfully submitted,

Gayle Wissel

GCDA Secretary

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SHOW AND TELL SHOW AND TELL SHOW AND TELL SHOW AND TELL Hosted by Suzanne FairbanksHosted by Suzanne FairbanksHosted by Suzanne FairbanksHosted by Suzanne Fairbanks

“Bob, the Guard Cat” painted in oils by Lynne Rice.

Rose painted in oils by Lynne Rice.

Ornament painted with mud and Nativity

painted with acrylics by Susan Parrett.

Wood burning and colored pencil on a wooden

book box by Rhonda Thye.

At right: Sampler of stroke work painted

with acrylics by Jan Bowen.

Photos by Carole Arend.Photos by Carole Arend.Photos by Carole Arend.Photos by Carole Arend.

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Greater Cincinnati Decorative Artists

2017 Board and Committee Members

GCDA BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2017

President: Linda Kohler 513-521-1151 - lkohler8891@gmail.com

Past President: Susan Parrett 513-825-0805 - s1parrett@fuse.net

VP of Programs: Jan Bowen 513-521-0249 - jan.bowen@icloud.com

VP Membership: Michelle Kohler 513-521-1151 - kohlerm@outlook.com

Secretary: Gayle Wissel 513-741-2991 - gemlw116@gmail.com

Treasurer: Melanie Wilmhoff 859-689-7668 - melwilmhoff@twc.com

GCDA STANDING COMMITTEES 2017

Ways & Means: Daisy Masminster 513-922-5417 daisyracedance@gmail.com

Retreat Chair 2017: Jo Sharpshair 513– 5747155 josharpshair@zoomtown.com

Community Service: Peggy Hermes 513-258-1359 - Peggy_Hermes@yahoo.com

Newsletter: Pat Hull - 513-860-1346 - mphull92@gmail.com

Publicity: Carole Arend 513-874-5511 caarend@fuse.net

Website Pat Hull mphull92@gmail.com., Melanie Wilmhoff - melwilmhoff@twc.com,

GCDA CHAIRMEN OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES 2017

Hospitality Mary Ann Slizewski 513-245-1631 – sophia726@aol.com,

Judy Helmes 513-941-2039 rhelmes2@cinci.rr.com

Christmas Party Chair 2017 Rhonda Thye 513-291-0283 rhonda.thye1@gmail.com

Sunshine Kim Kohler 513-895-2553 kahkohler@hotmail.com

Historian Carolyn Riehle 859-689-4849 - ceriehle@yahoo.com

Nominating Chair 2017

Show & Tell Suzanne Fairbanks

Jan Bowen, 513-521-0249

jan.bowen@icloud.com

9622 Millbrook Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45231

Weekly acrylic classes

Request dates and times.

Anne Dick 513-941-0760

amdpaints@gmail.com

6839 Rapid Run Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45233

Ongoing Acrylic classes, Beginner thru Advanced

Classes at Hobby Lobby Western Hills, (513) 347-6900.

Call for dates and times.

Classes at my home on Rapid Run: Request dates and

times.

Linda Lee Whaley 859-689-4343

lindaleewhaley@gmail.com

Boone County Public Library

Canvas painting with acrylics, Beginner.

Request dates and times.

Melanie Wilmhoff 859-689-7668, melwilmhoff@twc.com

3431 Possum Path Rd., Burlington, KY 41005

Ceramics classes in my home.

Request dates and times.

Theresa Morris 513-702-0346

theresa@theresastouch.com

www.theresastouch.com

Face painting for events.

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GREATER CINCINNATI DECORATIVE ARTISTSGREATER CINCINNATI DECORATIVE ARTISTSGREATER CINCINNATI DECORATIVE ARTISTSGREATER CINCINNATI DECORATIVE ARTISTS

A branch chapter of the Society of Decorative PaintersA branch chapter of the Society of Decorative PaintersA branch chapter of the Society of Decorative PaintersA branch chapter of the Society of Decorative Painters

Founded September 1980Founded September 1980Founded September 1980Founded September 1980

Greater Cincinnati Decorative Artists (GCDA) is

composed of members who enjoy creating art,

possess a wide range of skill and experience, use all

types of medium including oil, watercolor, acrylic,

colored pencil and more, and create in styles from

whimsical to fine art. The purpose of the organization

is to promote interest in decorative painting and

provide programs to increase learning and skills within

a companionable and fun structure.

Pat Hull Newsletter Editor mphull92@gmail.com