| Vulcan's Forge General meeting Minutes September 12, 2002 |
| Present: Ron English, Ron Davis, Melissa Preston, Cecelia Shooner, Sarah Gallant and Linda, (Melissa's case manager) Ron Davis brought in some new jewelry he made. It was lovely as always. He has a new case to carry his tools, beads and jewelry findings in too. Ron said he is doing another 2 part jewelry class at Lunch, Arts and Crafts. The first will be on Friday, September 20th at 11:00 AM and will be a jewelry making class. Ron will provide the materials and expertise. The second class will be jewelry repair, on the following Friday, the 27th same time and place. The cost for both classes is $5 per person. Melissa Preston has 3 new canvases set up and prepped and some wonderful plans for them. She will bring her new paintings to the group to share when completed. Her case manager came with her today, (Thanks foir joining us, Linda). Linda intends to bring some others to VF and Lunch and Crafts meetings. We appreciate your support and willingness to tell other consumers about VF. Ron English brought news of Lettie Davis's graduation from The Union Institute. Lettie has been taking a computer course and is building her on website. Lettie would like VF members to attend her graduation if they can. Lettie graduates on Sunday, September 22. This was the message Sarah received from Lettie via e-mail: I am glad that you're coming my extended family!! Date: September 22 Time: 2-5 pm Place: the Union Institute and University Metro bus #33 Phone: 861.6400 Congratulations, Lettie!!!...We are SO PROUD of you! Thank you for inviting us to your graduation. Cecelia shared a critique she wrote after having seen a pre-opening production of Romeo and Juliet at the Shakespeare Theatre downtown. Cecelia's brother Mike was playing Juliet's father in the production. The critique was written in period language and very much in the Spirit of Shakespeare; a wonderfully creative, fun and informative piece in a much different format than one usually expects from an art and theatre critic. It captured all of us, and C asked for help with a few wordings. Ron English came up with just the right word for the concept she was trying to convey. Hope to see more of these, C...:-) Cecelia also infomed us that these pre-opening productions are free, and that she will let us know when they are in the future. Sarah shared her most recent computer generated graphics, and explained that she feels very connected to this art form and is having lots of fun with it. Cecelia really liked a piece called Ancient Reflection, and said she thinks "you've found your medium". Sarah gave her the copy and was very touched that C liked it that much... Sarah made an announcement that the CRI sale is in the first week in December. Jenny Bauer will call when she knows the exact date. Group members interested, should be watching the website for further information, or call Recovery Initiative to find out when to take your work to CRI. The meeting was adjourned. respectfully submitted, Sarah Gallant Back |