Palm Coast Decorative Painters

ABOUT US In January 2003 Judith Beuchert contacted the Society of Decorative Painters and requested information on forming a local chapter of the Society. Armed only with all the particulars, Judy contacted Lois Higginbotham, Barbara Jacobs and Ginny Wiegand and asked them to help organize a meeting to see what the interest would be in forming a local chapter. Ginny contacted Pat Smelkoff and the five women proceeded to form the steering committee for what was soon to become Palm Coast Decorative Painters. On February 1, 2003 the first ever meeting of Palm Coast Decorative Painters was held at Halifax Plantation. The steering committee believed approximately 20 people would attend this meeting. To their surprise over 60 people attended and over 40 signed up as members that very day. The need for a local chapter was obvious. In March 2003, the Palm Coast Decorative Painters became a charter affiliate of the Society of Decorative Painters. Since that time, the members have enjoyed improving their individual skill through monthly workshops and seminars, and have shared their talents with the community. We painted murals at the Family Life Center, Flagler Pines Nursing Home, Flagler County Humane Society, Flagler Women’s Club and the Palm Coast Adult Education Store Front. We have painted items for the Hospice Gala Auction, Christmas Ornaments for the Red Cross, painted boxes for the residents of the Flagler Pines Nursing Home and Kids r First.

Meetings are usually held the first Saturday of every month at 9:00 am at the Flagler Women’s Club, 1524 S. Central Avenue, Flagler Beach, FL. After our meeting, we have a scheduled workshop. Check the latest newsletter to see what's coming up or contact any one of the Board Members listed below for more information.

We mourn the death of Barbara Brown, our President from 2011 to 2013. Barbara served our Chapter in many capacities. She was the epitome of a lady and a very talented artist. She will be missed by all. If you would like to send a sympathy card to Barbara’s husband, his address is: Bob Makoski Camellia at Deerwood Court 10061 Sweetwater Parkway Jacksonville, FL 32256

PCDP is a Not For Profit organization

President: Lana Raymond 445-2794 kray9106@aol.com 1st Vice President: Lee Fasnacht 206-3369 carnivalnite@gmail.com 2nd Vice President: Jane Van Buren 446-0982 jvanburen6@att.ent Secretary: Open Treasurer: Ruth McDonald 447-1923 ruthmplmcst@aol.com Newsletter Editor: Georgia Strein 439-1875 painterpal@earthlink.net Ways & Means: Nancy Walsh 446-9960 rdhellmer@gmail.com Publicity Historian: Lana Raymond 445-2794 kray9106@aol.com Sunshine: Jane Van Buren 446-0982 jvanburen6@att.net Webmaster: Jim Nichols 445-4246 jnicholspc@bellsouth.net Compassion Fund: Nancy Walsh rdhellmer@gmail.com Kids R First: Lana Raymond 445-2794 kray9106@aol.com