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AEI BOARD MEETINGS

Summer AEI Board Meeting, July 22, 2006

Meeting was called to order at the Urbandale Public Library at 9:30.

Members Present:  Johnny Willett, Nancy Sojka, Pat Grubb, Danell Duncan, Carol Keller-Hein, Pam Muench, Joline De Jong, Ken Esveld, Carol Webb, Margaret Parks, Rhonda Sternhagen, Lucy McLennan, Chris Noel, Don Kremer, Marilyn Green, Susan Noonan, Amy Wunder

President’s Report, Lucy McLennan:  The AEI goal is be as paperless as possible. Information about the fall conference, the newsletter and minutes are available on line.

The question was brought forward to have summer board meetings during the week. 

Lucy had Amy introduce Johnny Willett, from the University of Iowa who will be the student representative on the board.

Vice President, Margaret Parks:  No report

Secretary, Amy Pfeiler-Wunder:  The January and April board minutes were reviewed.  Pat Grubb motioned for the minutes to be approved as amended.  Rhonda seconded, approved.

Treasurer, Carol Webb: 

• A new program was purchased as Carol will be working with a PC and Margaret had been working with apple.  The amount of the software will be taken from this year’s budget. 
• The fiscal year ended June 30^th.  Our income for the year was 3,056.83 even though everyone worked hard to keep down expenses this year, our expenses were 7,260.24.  When the income is subtracted from the expenses, our net income for 2005-2006 was a negative 4203.82.
• The checking balance is currently $181.32, savings is $255.27, and our CD is worth $7227,43, leaving us with a total asset balance of $7, 664.02.
• Budget does not reflect the amount we receive from nationals for members:  We receive for members, but only $5 for retired members and $0 for students.
• The CD will need to be cashed in between August 6-16^th.  It was proposed to cash the CD and reinvest it following the conference.
• Joline DeJong moved for Carol to cash the CD and reinvest at her discretion.  Pat Grubb seconded. Approved.
• Proposed to delete the scholarship fund and move funding to the Iowa Alliance for the Arts.  In addition, the money earned at the Silent Auction will be designated for IAAE.  Chris Noel moved to approve, Nancy Sojka seconded. Approved.
• The proposed budget for the 2006-2007 fiscal year was moved by Margaret Parks, Seconded by Joline DeJong. Approved.

Membership, Pam Muench:  211 Members in June

• New Membership cards are needed.  Chris Noel will provide the master copy with advocacy information to Pam.
• Ronda Sternhagen worked to collect information from higher education.  She only received three responses. 

Motion by Amy Pfeiler-Wunder to give Pam a $50 discretionary budget to make new membership cards with the master copy provided from Chris.  Seconded by Susan Noonan. Motion carried.

 Message, Deb Yellick-Manly:  No report

Website, Nancy Sojka:  The web is in need of updates.  Currently there are only 20 megabytes of storage and it is a dial up service.  Nancy researched a new web host, which can do a list serv, which make it easier to get information to members.  The new service could provide 250 gigabytes, AEI would have its own domain, and there would be a place for a discussion forum, a guest book, and an art gallery and 24 hour technical support. Nancy proposed we get a two-month contract from cedarnet to get us through the conference and have two websites for a few months. Cedarnet would forward members to the new website.   Susan Noonan made a motion to switch providers.  Johnny Willett seconded.  Approved.

First state art organization to be ELECTRONIC!!

Historian, Christine Laue:  No report

Sponsorship:  Regina Smith: No report

Committee Reports:

IAAE, Ken Esveld, Laurie Olk, and Joline DeJong:  They have posed five important questions to consider in relationship to keeping arts education strong in the state of Iowa, which will be discussed at their leadership workshop.

1.      What are the keys to meaningful articulation in K-16 art education program in Iowa?

2.      What do Iowa decision makers need to know about art education when developing and implementing education and related fiscal questions?

3.      What is the relationship between K-16 arts education and the “creative” economy?

4.      How can arts disciplines, the business community and the other arts support groups working collaboratively to strengthen the quality of art education in our school, colleges, and universities?

5.      What is the nature of leadership most needed in arts education in Iowa and how should this leadership be nurtured and developed?

There website is www.smartz.org

The No Pass, No Play bill passed, observe the effects of arts in your schools.

YAM, Danell Duncun:  Packets will be available at the conference and things are on track for the display in March.

Traveling Exhibit, Marilyn Green, Don Kremer, and Shelley Lawson:  Just a reminder to include signs, some were missing.  Use a solvent if the sticky stamps are difficult to remove.  Don’t forget to follow all instructions to keep the show running smoothly.

’06 Conference, Pat Grubb:

• Postcards with conference highlights will be sent end of August
• T-shirts are built into the cost of the conference
• Received a grant for $1500 through the help of Regina, this will cover half the cost of the iron pour.
• Don’t forget to bring your administrator to lunch on Friday; there is no school in the Des Moines public schools that day, so there is a hope many will attend.
• You may submit two works of art for the teacher exhibit.

’07 Conference:  A SITE IS STILL NEEDED! Suggested ideas were to contact Barbara Caldwell and have it in Ames or Lynda Black and have it in Coralville.

Awards, Chris Noel:  Decided through group discussion a K-12 category for awards was acceptable as well as publishing information about award winners on the web prior to handing the award out at the banquet.

Promotions:  The membership cards will be updated and printed.  Selected quotes on creativity will be read during youth art month on KUNI.  Johnny Willett will help with posters for conference and a media release.

INSEA:  No report.

Rep Reports

Elementary:  No report

Middle:  No report

Secondary, Rhonda Sternhager: shared the idea of creating a community building projects through the creation of Peace Pinwheels on World Peace Day, September 21^st.  She provided handouts as a possible project for teachers to use in their classroom.

Higher Ed: No report

Student:  Johnny shared promotional ideas.

Museum:  This position is open.

Retired:  No report

Adjourned:  2:30

 Spring Board Meeting, Saturday, APRIL 8, 2006

The AEI Executive Board met at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 8, 2006, in the West Des Moines Learning Resource Center. Present: B. Kobos (president), L. Rummens (V-P), M. Parks (treasurer), D. Yellick-Manly (Message newsletter). Absent: A. Pfeiler-Wunder (secretary) and C. Webb (membership). Discussion regarding future officers, audit of books, increasing revenue, fall conference, use of 1099 forms for guest speakers/artists receiving stipends of $600 or more, advertising and communications (web and newsletter).

 Call to Order: The Spring 2006 AEI Board meeting was held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 8, 2006, in the Fairview Room of the West Des Moines Learning Resource Center in West Des Moines. The meeting was called to order by President Becky Kobos.

Present: Becky Kobos, Lucy Rummens, Margaret Parks, Deb Yellick-Manly, Regina Smith, Nancy Sojka, Ted Sojka, Pat Leinen, Chris Noel, Ken Esveld, Laurie Olk, David Pratt, Marilyn Green, Don Kremer, Shelley Lawson, Pat Grubb, Barbara Caldwell, Cappie Dobyns, Ronda Sternhagen, Shanise Brockshus, Twyla Godbersen, Pam Muench, Nancy Barsic, Michel Gude, Susan Noonan, Dianne Richardson, Regina Smith. Guests included:  Dawn Oropeza (IAC), Jason Ritmiller (UNI student in Art Ed), Rod Scott (Iowa Cultural Coalition).

President Becky Kobos introduced Jason Ritmiller from UNI, a senior in art education; call for students as teenage actors opportunity present literature distributed, Yam works, interested in incising a few pieces for a brochure, willing to do. Notice was given  of a rally at 1 pm in Nollen Plaza pertaining to HR 4437. An introduction of Rod Scott was made from the Iowa Cultural Coalition and President of Board of Directions. Copeland creative information for Saturday April 14 video for ISU extension was circulated.

President’s Report included attendance at the NAEA convention in Chicago and Arkansas Governor Huckabee’s dynamic speech. (IAAE members received a recent advocacy e-mail pertaining to Huckabee, a true advocate for the arts in his state and nationally). Also mentioned was a new list serve for the Western Region on the NAEA website. The Summer Coalition Western Region meeting will be held in Indianapolis, June 22-25, 2006. In addition, Kobos congratulated Dave Pratt for being awarded the Iowa Art Teacher of the Year, for which recognition was given again at the Western Region Awards Ceremony at the recent NAEA Convention.

 Treasurers’s Report: Budget information was shared by treasurer Margaret Parks. Chris Noel moved to accept the report as outlined. Yellick-Manly seconded. Motion passed. Pat Grubb, Fall Conference coordinator, interjected that an account has been set up for the and plans are underway.

 Secretary’s Report: Approval of minutes from the January board meeting was postponed until the July board meeting.

 Message: Deb Yellick Manly reported that the AEI website (cedarnet.org/aei) is currently featuring The Message newsletter. Web master, Nancy Sojka maintains the site and takes care of updates to the Message. Questions pertaining to advertising on line are still being explored. Nancy will respond to the Dick Blick advertising inquiry and request for advertising in the spring newsletter since it will be accessible on line only until further notice.

 Technology/Web Master: Nancy Sojka discussed progress with the web site and indicated advertising on line, in the form of links, is something being considered. (During small break out groups, these issues were discussed in greater depth.)

 Committee Reports:

IAAE:  Esveld discussed the need to be a member of IAAE stressing the importance of advocacy. Mention of the Governor Huckabee letter in April 12 New York Times was e-mailed to members of IAAE. The membership period runs September – August. Also noted were dates of the Leadership Camp, which will be held August 1-3. Must read books mentioned:  The Rise of the Creative Class, by Richard Fonda. The Whole New Mind, by Daniel Pink. Out of our Minds: Learning to be Creative, by Ken Robinson.

 All State Art:  Dave Pratt reported the judging was completed April 1 and information about the 12 All State Art students will be released soon and available on the web site.  The reception will be held May 6.

 Yam: This annual event was held at the Historical Museum in Des Moines. Certificates were given to students in attendance. Artwork from the show was returned to area representatives and board members during the meeting.

 Traveling Exhibits:  Don Kremer, Marilyn Green, and Shelly Lawson worked to prepare works for traveling exhibit. Two elementary and one secondary portfolio will travel as part of the exhibit. Shelly mentioned the need to remedy the plastic label holder that was covered up by UPS mailing.

 Conference ’06: Pat Grubb discussed “Art or Else” the theme of the Fall Conference. Based on 100 people, will cost $115 for members, $145 for non-members. Callahan (Steve’s school) will be the site. Stevie Mac from Crizmac is scheduled for Friday. Bring your administrator to lunch is also featured on Friday. Evening will include gallery hopping, World Food Prize, East Village, to finish at the Heritage Gallery. Cost for one week’s rent of Heritage Gallery is $100, to have aei members’ artwork displayed. Saturday, the awards dinner will be held at Hotel Fort Des Moines. National Art Educators President Susan Gabbord is to speak. On Friday and Saturday there will be two two-hour workshops accommodating 50 participants at $30 each, for a hands-on Iron Pour. An AEI board meeting will be held Friday morning. The division breakouts will be on Sunday, ending by 11am. Tours for the Des Moines Art Center(s) are also being explored. Rent for Callahan is $300 for two days.

 Awards & Public Relations:  Reminder from Chris Noel that she needs awards nominations by May 1^st.

 Promotions: No formal report. Mary Beth Craven resigned the position due to time constraints.

 INSEA:  Barbara Caldwell inquired how many people had gone to see the Lion King. Brief discussion ensued regarding the value of such experiences for our students. She also shared two quilts, and credited Margaret Parks for the work she did with her students at the elementary school where she teaches.

 Historian:  No report.

Division and Area Reports:

Elementary Level:  No report

Middle Level:  Cappie Dobyns provided a brief informative report

Secondary Level:  Ronda Sternhagen distributed a summary of websites with various lesson plans. Sites on handout included the following:

www.enasco.com/Static.do?&page-ac_lesson

www.dickblick.com/lessonplans/2006lessonplans/ www.saxarts.com/resources/lessonPlans/lessonPlansLevel.jsp

www.crayola.com/educators/lessons/index.cfm?m=lessonplans 

Higher Ed., Student Rep., and Retired:  No report.

New Business:

Representative Rod Scott from the Iowa Cultural Coalition distributed a membership flyer and provided information about the organization, and what it does as a lobbying organization.

 Adjournment:  2:50 p.m.

Submitted by Debby Yellick Manly (recording secretary for amy Wunder)

 Winter Board Meeting, January 2006

Meeting called to order at 10:15 at the State Historical Building, Des Moines, IA

President’s Report:  Becky Kobos

Becky was in San Antoine with her husband.  A reminder to check the AEI website for the message and other newly updated information.

Vice President Report:  Lucy Rummens

Working to complete by the fall meeting a current list of all art teachers by area.

Guests: Dawn new art educator with the Iowa Arts Council

Arts Council, happy to be partners with Youth Art Month. 

New www.iowaartscouncil.org to get information about the art council, grants available to bring iowa arts council to your school.

Grants applications will be available on the website.

Secretary’s Report:  Amy Pfeiler-Wunder

Minutes approved as read. Laurie Olk motion to approve minutes. Seconded by Joline Dejong

Treasurer’s Report:  Margaret Parks

Unable to attend because of weather.  Suggested Margaret put report on the executive section of the website.

Membership:  Carol Webb

Printing new membership postcards which will help increase the overall membership.

Currently we have 200 minutes.

Printouts of members for area representatives.

Lucy asked her administration to pay for her membership, she suggested asking for this to support arts and being a part of the YAM exhibit.

Message Report:  Deb Yedlick-Manly

Putting message on line, continue to send things  to Nancy Sojka. 

Saving a lot of money.

Suggested to send a postcard reminding the message is up.

Keeping the website more current demonstrates are group is vital and active.

Discussion of how the message should be sent out:  Continue hard copy?  Send a reminder postcard?  Send an email with attachment?

Continue to publish message on web

Continue to send postcards letting membership know the message is on the web

Pursue gathering emails to create group emailings,  moved by Chris Noel and seconded by Krista Wolter.  Approved.

IAAE: Ken Esveld, Laurie Olk, Joline Delong  

Terry Brandstad or Larry Brandstander??? will be a lobbist for the Alliance

Examining Academic Eligibility Requirement; effects any state sanctioned activity ie:  spelling bees, music programs, etc

With membership it would be good to know who are first year teachers, membership is prove.

Working on mentor program, music teachers mentor program is a strong model.

Always be mindful of art education in your area, continue to promote the creation of Art Boosters.

Allowable Growth at the state level looks like 4%.

February 4^th next meeting at Urbandale Public Library.

Discussion of success of Music Mentor Program how their progress/model can help facilitate the growth of a mentor program here in Iowa.

Issues and Directions:

Still looking for someone to fill position.

The person filling the position would be responsible for writing statements to represent the group.

YAM

Committee now responsible for YAM.

Beginning of year work, second person responsible for the judging day, third person organizes the reception, and the fourth person “clean-up” returning the work, etc.

Difficult keeping the program going, please consider helping in any way you can.

Breadth of Audience:  Around 400, includes students, parents, art teachers and some adminstrations.

All State:  Dave Pratt

Go to the website for information on changes and criteria judges will look at.

Judges this year:  Phillip Chen 

Asking for a judge to speak at the reception.

IAAE now has the All State website

Sending a promotion to the Art Scene magazine

Portfolios due March 15^th

Judging will be done April 1^st.

May 6^th Reception

Additional Awards this year, so cost may be slightly higher.

Traveling Exhibit

Up and Running!!

‘05 Conference

Attendance: 91  Budget was based on 120 people.

Financial Report:  3-5 checks have not cleared.

$3000 over budget

Dropped buses to save money, was a concern on the evaluation forms.

Laurie Olk reminded the membership the conference is provided to the membership, not as a money making endeavor.

’06 Conference

Friday October 13^th –Saturday October 15^th, Des Moines, IA

Art….or Else!”  A Focus on Advocacy

Bring your adminstrators to lunch, Looking for a dynamic speakery to talk about advocacy, creativity

Middle School will house sessions and vendors

 Des Moines schools will provide buses

Gallery Walk in East Side Village

Working to put on a faculty show.

Basing numbers at 150.

Awards banquet on Saturday night

Board meeting most likely Saturday morning 8:00-9:30 at the Middle School

Might do an art panel of art teachers turned administrations or a panel of past board presidents

T-shirts will be provided as part of the conference cost.

Consider being a presenter

Awards:  Chris Noel

Great candidates: Barbara will be representing us at the national level!  Congratualtions!!

Nominations due by May 1^st to Chris Noel

Underbudget, Chris pays for mailing herself.

Promotions such posters are on hold with budget concern.

Promotions:  Mary Beth Craven

Examine if cards will be done again next year or do on an every other year basis.

INSEA:  Barbara Caldwell

Shared the book Tar Beach as an example of the arts promoting humanity.

AEI Fall '05 Board Meeting

Oct. 14, 2005

Arrowwood Lodge, Okoboji

Members Present:  Janiece Kinzle, Sandra Wentworth, Ronda Sternhagen, Debby Yellick-Manly, Becky Kobos, Chris Noel, Carol Webb, Margaret Parks, Dave Pratt, Nancy Sojka, Roseanne Malek,  Marilyn Green, Kenneth Esveld, Ted Sojka, Nancy Sojka, Twyla Godbersen, Pam Muench, Nancy Barsic, Laurie Zaiger, Michel Gude

President’s Report

*amy Pfeiler had a baby girl on Sept. 30.   Congratulations amy!

*Discussed development of action plan.

Secretary’s Report

Minutes approved as read

Treasurer’s Report

*Income – CD interest $93.77 annual.

*Marketing $300 deposit for cards. $1000 from membership has come in.

*Margaret summarized the current budget/expense and distributed printed report, explaining $3000 mailing expense for Message. 

The projected budget will be voted on at Oct. 15 meeting of general membership.

Treasurer’s report approved as read.

Membership

Currently there are 191 members.  Lists were distributed to area and division reps.

Message

Deadline for next Message is December 1, 2005.  Last time we met the Message was sent to all art teachers in the state.  No money is budgeted for another Message circulation.  The expense was inflated for two reasons - wider mailing and inclusion of conference insert.  Part of the $3000 mailing expense will come out of conference budget.  If the conference is in the black, perhaps there will be a reimbursement or contribution to the mailing of the next Message.  Discussion about a hard copy as opposed to electronic copy ensued.  Debby will organize the Message format; and then a decision will be made (after the conference financial outcome) to determine the second publishing of the Message in January.  Motion was approved to leave the decision to the executive board.

Lucy Rumens reported on her compiled list of current art educators across the state through her contacts of AEAs. 

Becky Kobos reported on new art educators registered with the mentoring program.   We are able to access the list of first and second year art teachers through the state.

• Two positions opening up for the year – Laurie Olk will be moving to the Iowa Arts Alliance secretarial position, vacating her post as conference coordinator.  There is a Vice President vacancy as well.
• Regina sent an action plan for AEI, including marketing and sponsorship information.  Financial support for Yam and all state are two areas of focus for sponsorship.  Possible donor lists will be generated by members of AEI. 
• Cappy Dobyns sent her Middle Division Report explaining middle school art competition.

Tammy Hoppe showed her aprons available during conference at $10 each.  Proceeds will be donated to AEI. 

Deb Yellick-Manly distributed Chicago art experience (see post card).

Chris Noel encouraged nominations for next year’s awards. 

Christine Laue shared that Liz Craw had an article in the NAEA news paper about the history of AEI.

David Pratt, all-state, distributed all-state information.  The goal is that 100 schools will participate.  Last year 60 schools participated.  Dave will pursue advertisement in art magazines.

Traveling Exhibit 

Shelly Lawson had new bags made before it was budgeted for the expense and so will donate the bags.  A thank you note will be sent.

Elementary Report  

Janiece Kinzel contacted elementary art instructors to find out why they do not attend conference.  Some pursue fund-raising efforts for participation in AEI conference.

We discussed next year’s conference venue. One-day AEA conferences for were discussed. Ideas or suggestions for next year’s conference should be forwarded to Laurie Olk. 

Roseanne Malek suggested combining AEA conference in combination with music and drama colleagues in area of arts.  Chapter 12 requirements indicate art components to be taught 1-12^th grade.  An approach to consider in requesting funding for conference registration would be to ask about professional development – how many days, what is the amount.  What is the district’s process for requesting professional development?  For scheduling issues, contact equity person at State DPI to find out what is equitable for the curricular areas.  Be proactive in the fall so that in the spring visual art is an integral part of the curriculum.  Roseanne encouraged us to proceed with mentoring program.

Meeting adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Carol Webb/Membership

AEI Summer Board Meeting, July 9^th, 2005, Blanden Art Museum, Fort Dodge

 Seven members of the board took part in a Kaleidoscope Workshop on Friday, July 8.

Members Present: Becky Kobos, Margaret Parks, amy Pfeiler Wunder, Tammy Hoppe, Regina Smith, Chris Noel, Susan Noonan, Ken Esveld, Matthew Safly, Shelly Lawson, Nancy Sojka, Sue McNiel, Laurie Zaiger, Mary Beth Craven, Carol Webb, Pam Muench, Krista Wolter

President’s Report

*Took part in Western Region Meeting with Lucy Rummens

*Participated in the leadership and strategic meeting with the Iowa Arts Alliance.

*Took part with several other AEI members in the Kaleidoscope workshop with Leonard Olson from Palmer and participants made kaleidoscopes. 

*Discussed Artsonia, a website to display and advocate student work.

VP, Lucy Rummens

Lucy has a new name; Lucy McLennan, 615 6^th Avenue NE, Belmond, IA 50421, phone:  641-444-4558, 641-430-7274.  She was married over the weekend!!!

Secretary Report, amy Pfeiler-Wunder

Motion to approve minutes by Susan Noonan; Chris Noel seconded; approved.

Treasurer’s Report, Margaret Parks

*Considering adding another person who can sign checks, in case of emergency.

*Concentrated on creating a very bare bones budget, more realistic of the spending matching the income.

*Western Region suggested voting when budget items are more than $100 over budget.

*Regina Smith brought up the idea of adding a position on the board, which would entail looking for sponsorships.

*Move to approve annual report by Nancy Sojka, seconded by Susie McNiel; approved.

*Motion to approve budget by Susan Noonan, seconded by Laurie Zaiger. Budget for fiscal year 2005-2006 did not pass, discussion.

*Motion to add $2000 dollars to the budget.  Add to expenses: $500 to go to All-State (total budget $1000), $500 to Yam (total budget $1000), and $1000 (total budget $1000) to Alliance.  Income:  Add $1000 to conference income (total expected income $1700, and $1000 through sponsorship (new line item).

*Chris Noel moved to approve budget as changed, seconded by Tammy Hoppe, passed.

*Becky added an ad hoc committee headed up by Regina Smith to work on sponsorship.

*Motion to establish a form and yearly financial report from any board member or committee who has a budget over $50. Suggestion to send financial report by June 30^th or sooner.

*Motion to approve by Chris Noel, seconded by Susan Noonan, passed.

Membership, Carol Web

*Membership 198 members, two up from May

*New printer still needs the cable, will be receiving a rebate of $20 to go towards the cable.

*Carol Webb has a new home address:  2184 Docks Drive, Garwin, IA  50632 (same phone, same email)

Message, Deb Yellick Manly

1500 printed which includes both the message and the fall conference information, members will receive two; one at the school and one at your home address.  The cost of printing is $2642.58. A copy will be sent to all art teachers in the state.

IAAE, Ken Esveld

*Numbers equal power; don’t forget to give to the Iowa Arts Alliance.

*Addresses if you need help with your program:  Esther D’Agrosa, 2833 Kennedy Avenue, Boyden, IA  51234 or Larry Brandstetter, 5 Robin Hill Lane, Red Oak IA  51566 phone: 712-623-4053, email:  lbrandstetter@msn.com

*If anyone is interested in researching the reading/arts connection, contact Ester.

All-State, David Pratt

*There will be a meeting in late July or early August.

*All-state fees will increase to $10.

Yam

Pat Grubb and Mat Safly met with Jeff Tadsen to form a committee to organize Yam.

Traveling Exhibits, Shelly Lawson

*May still submit secondary work until the end of July to Don Kremer.

*Shelly Lawson had new bags made with zipper for addresses instead of taping the labels on.  Each bag costs $30, with a total cost of $120. Discussion of reimbursement was tabled until the fall meeting.

*Don’s address if you need to send him artwork:  1600 Woodside Circle, Fairfield, IA  52556, phone:  641-472-5553, ldkremer@kdsi.net

‘05 Conference, Tammy Hoppe

*Information will go out to all members and Iowa art teachers, and will also be on the website.  Look for updates, changes and or corrections on the webpage.

*The form for the teachers’ exhibit is on the website and will be in the newsletter.  Deadline is Sept. 1^st.

*Graduate credit information will be on the website and at the conference.

Webmaster

*Will work to utilize the web for information to cut down on costs associated with mailing.

Awards, Chris Noel

*Chris has been receiving information from nominees and award winners will be contacted in August.

Public Relations, Chris Noel

*Chris has brochures ready for printing and Chris will send the brochures through a PDF file to area reps. to help on cost of printing and sending.

*Working to get brochure ready for fall conference.

Promotions, Mary Beth Craven

*Mary Beth has examples of note cards representing the winners of the contest and the cards will be sold to promote art education.

*Cost is $10 per box. *Cards will be for sale at the Fall Conference.

Higher Ed., Krista Wolter

Will work with the Yam committee to see if DMACC could house Yam.

Student Rep.  Tonya Hovey, 319-325-6104, University of Iowa Art Education Department

Museum, Regina Smith

*Regina will take over the sponsorship position.

*amy Pfeiler-Wunder will contact the CR museum for an interested person to be the museum rep.

Adjourned at 1:45.

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed people can change the world.  Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.  Margaret Mead

Respectfully Submitted,

amy Pfeiler-Wunder

Minutes, Spring Board Meeting, April 9, 2005 Salisbury House

10:20 Meeting called to order

Members Present: Nancy Sojka, Nancy Barsic, Chris Noel, Susan Noonan, Regina Smith, Kathleen Almelien, Dianne Richardson, Ronda Sternhager, Barbara Caldwell, Tammy Hoppe, Ken Esveld, Allison Krook, Sara Siddens, Pam Muench, Margaret J. Parks, Twyla Godbersen, Laurie Olk, Christine Laue, Michel Gude, Mathew Safly, Pat Grubb, Pat Leinen, Carol Webb

President’s Report:

Shared the very positive experience of being a part of the national delegate assembly.  Took note while at the assembly many issues at the national level are the same issues at the state level.  The national delegate assembly will also be setting up a delegate assembly.

Western Region Leadership Meeting:  Madison WI, Thursday, June 24-Sunday 27^th.  There is a budget of $800, $200 a person for interested members to attend.

Interested members may take a fact sheet from Becky and look at the agenda.  Cost is $75 dollars, and some meals are included.

**Congratulations to Christine Laue who received the award for outstanding art educator at the Western Region Awards Ceremony.

Secretaries Report: amy Pfeiler-Wunder

Corrections:  Changes with names under conference report

Motion to approve, Christine Laue, Seconded, Nancy Barsic, approved

Treasurer: Margaret Parks

Concern with amount of information being received from outside sources and soliciting for credit cards; due most likely to our recent incorporation procedures.  Discussed status of finances and the amount of funds, which will be coming into the organization.

*Money will be received from All-State but there is a bill from Hacienda Monta Belle, which will cancel out money from All-State.

*89 dollars will come in from membership.

*Money for Alliance is budgeted

*Lost 4000 at conference

*Planned on earning 2000

*Becky shared that we may feel concern about the lost revenue, but it benefited teachers by having a great conference and that is what the money is for.

Pat Grubb moved to approve Treasurer’s Report, Chris Noel seconded, approved

Membership: Carol Webb

217 members in January

215 members in February

195 members in March

Carol provided printouts with information regarding membership for area representatives, retirees, etc.

Message: Deb Yedlick-Manly

*Apologized for mistakes she didn’t catch

*Dick Blick sent $125 to support the message

*Fall 2004 deadline for the message is June 1^st.  Please contact her prior to the June 1^st deadline because her email at school will not be used after June 1^st.  You can email her to find out her personal account and email her later, or send her a hard copy. 

*Chris encouraged members to send articles to Deb for the newsletter.

*The plan is to send conference information to Deb to be a part of the newsletter and she will work to get the address labels from the state.

*The success of the membership cards included in the newsletter, was discussed and it was gathered we mostly got information from people who are already in the system.  Thanks to Ronda for providing the cards to try and get more information from members.

*Debby is looking for someone to help at the end of July with proofing, labeling, and mailing since it is a large mailing.  This newsletter will go out to all art teachers in the state.

Reports from Break Out Groups:

Scholarship Information:  Will not advertise this year, beyond what is on the website.  We have 365 dollars this year; make sure if this is not used this year it stays in the scholarship fund for next year.  This is for student teachers. 

Chris moves we accept the committee’s recommendations, seconded Susan Noonan.

The suggestion is that we have a scholarship chair, would be a nice entry-level job because it doesn’t involve too much work, just a few times a year.

Allison Crook was suggested by Margaret and Margaret will be willing to mentor Allison.

Plagiarism: Laurie Olk reported the policy would have a positive tone encouraging original art, investigating what Scholastic has out in regards to plagiarism policy.   Cappie brought in the Texas chapter as a resource and will research what is available to create a policy, which states AEI exhibitions include…. They will gather information before the summer meeting to create a formal policy.

Exhibits: Pat Grubb share her group feels Yam should continue for several reasons: Great PR, great for kids, nice to have in Des Moines area because of location.  A committee of individuals from the Des Moines area would be most advantageous.  Nancy Sojka suggested a rotating committee that would also rotate the head chair.

Committee Reports:

*IAAE, Ken Esveld, Pat Grubb, Joline Dejong

Ken handed out Arts Alliance cards and reminded the organization of the importance of speaking as a group on the role of arts in education.  Take cards and distribute to others in your district or area.  If you see cuts get a hold of Ester for support.

*Strategic Planning Session will be held in Central College July 6, 7, and 8th instead of the Leadership Conference.  Leadership Conference should come back in the future.

*Keep up on retirements in district, because administration is looking for places to cut money.  Make sure you communicate to community, parents, students, and staff on what you are doing in the arts.  Make sure the community is asking for the arts!!

*Opportunities to look at research on how the arts affect language and math are being done at the Alliance.  If you are interested in being a part of the research, contact Esther D’Agrosa.

*Looking at doing a survey to look at the ratio of art teacher/student ratio.  Joline Delong has been looking at the most recent survey and numbers.

Esther email: dagrosamustang@morningside.edu

Larry Brandstetter larryb@heartland.net

Issues/Directions: All State, Dave Pratt

Barbara was one of the judges; digital slide work allowed the playing field to be more equal.  There were 12 winners and the committee is looking for more submissions in future years.  May 7^th at 2:00 is the reception. 

Yam: Matt Safly

Extra programs and pins available if needed.  Mat’s last report; see committee report for information on new directions for Yam.

Rented 400 chairs and mostly filled at Yam, parents were quite appreciative!!

Traveling Exhibits

96 pieces in the elementary show and 24 for secondary.  We still need work from grades 6-12 and you may still bring work to the summer board meeting on July 9^th.  Thanks from Marilyn for bringing work for the next exhibit as well as for bringing work from last years show so it could be returned today.  Thanks for all the work you do Marilyn!

Conference Coordinator: Laurie Olk, no report

'05 Conference: Tammy Hoppe

*Still a need for more presenters or break out sessions.

*May 25^th is the deadline to submit a presentation or breakout session, or as soon as possible.

*June 1^st newsletter will include as much information about the conference as possible, email: Hoppet2003@yahoo

Still need presentations related to the middle school and high school level.  At the elementary level looking for someone to do a workshop with watercolors.

*Reflections in Time, theme of conference.

*Artists road trip: artisiansroadtrip.com  for more info.  This is a program, which involves visiting artist’s studio within a 100-mile radius. 

*Lakesart Center will have an exhibit for, art teachers beginning the Friday evening of the conference to jumpstart the gallery walk.  Art submission need to be sent by Sat. October 8^th ready for display; can be for sale; 30% taken from art center.  Tammy will include details with other conference info.  Any media accepted, do not have to send slides, slides are for advertisement only.  Go to Lakesart.org contact for more info. Or call 712-332-7013.

Awards: Chris Noel

Please continue to send nominations as SOON AS POSSIBLE!!

Public Relations: Chris Noel

Please send photos of your teaching to Chris.  You can send it digitally at a high resolution.  She has three pictures; please send more for promotional work!!  She also received information from the botanical center on opportunities for teacher’s short workshop at the center.  May 1^st is the next session, no pay but they make you feel special and give you a teacher, mug, etc.

Mary Beth Craven, Chris spoke on her behalf.  Postcards ready to print, looking at how to package.  Someone suggested the Internet to find plastic envelopes for an inexpensive price.  Ten images to a box, 5 card design total, maybe at $10 a box.  How much should we invest at this time?  Sell mostly at conferences; maybe look at gift shops, especially at museums.

**Special note: Address is wrong in message from several years ago for Chris, don’t use the old address; it is partially Pat’s address.

INSEA: Barbara Caldwell

Passed around USSEA Newsletter, there is a journal that also comes out with a multicultural edge, membership form in USSEA packet if interested.
Local or Global Multicultural Heads Up:  Des Moines Art Center, Cuban american Artist Anna Mendita is on exhibit.

Historian: Christine Laue

Bought a digital camera and is now using this for keeping a pictorial record of our group.  Talked with historical library about giving them a copy of our first 50 years as an organization.

Web Site/Technology: Nancy Sojka

Keeping website format the same just working on updates not changes in the web site, adding nomination form, email ideas to Nancy at home:  nsojka@alpinecom.net

 FYI:  Herman Minnesota, Upcoming Iron Pour.  There will also be one in Decorah, IA in August.   Send interests and questions to Nancy Sojka; students were charged $25, could be around $50. 

Elementary: Janiece Kinzle, Sondra Wentworth, No report at this time

Middle School Level: Cappie Dobyns

Sent report; still working to establish a middle school competition, working to establish an ad-hoc committee.

Secondary Representative: Ronda Sternhagen

*Working to create stronger communication with secondary art teachers across the state.

*Looking for feedback on how NCLB has affected your teaching delivery.

Higher Ed: Krista Wolter No report

Student Representative: Trish Murillo

New Student rep. From U of I will be joining the group by the July board meeting!  The University of Iowa is also starting a student chapter.

Museum: Regina Smith

Art Educators of Iowa: Kaleidoscope Workshop, July 8^th 2-4:30 pm.  Registration for AEI members until July 1^st and then the museum will open it up to the general public.

New Business:

*Carol asked about getting a portable printer for the secretary and membership,  Nancy Sojka suggested approving $100 dollars and Laurie Olk seconded.  Carol suggested $75 from her budget and $25 dollars from the secretary budget.  Motion carries

*Suggestion of making a to the Salisbury House. Pat Leinen motioned for $50 to go to Salisbury House, seconded by Pam Munch.  Margaret will send the check and thank you.

For Fun:

Book titled Badly Drawn Dog by Emma Dodson; www.barronsedac.com for information.

*Lewis and Clark Workshops, look for dates on the website; one credit of graduate credit, a great way to bring artists into your classroom!

Strategic Planning meeting will occur at summer board meeting.

Retired: Nan Mercier, Sue McNiel, No report at this time

FYI:Kathleen amelien passing out information about art education programs in the state, gathering contact persons at each institution.

Meeting Adjourned @ 3:00

Respectfully Submitted,

amy Pfeiler-Wunder, Secretary