A Message from your Regional Director, Kathy Matthews

Once upon a time there was summer… and now I am writing information for East Central OAEA members to learn more about our Professional Development Conference in DaytoRegional meetings are scheduled for Friday, November 11 from 12:00 until 1:30 PM. ECOAEA will meet in DCC Room 303. Lunches may be picked up on the 3^rd floor of the DDC before our meeting. Dessert with the vendors is scheduled from 1:30 until 2:30 PM. Please mark your calendars for this important meeting because you will have the opportunity to choose a conference pin inspired by Chris Bergert and Amy Eibel! In this meeting we will finalize nominations for OAT, Outstanding Art Educator, and all of the service awards. If you plan on nominating a colleague, please bring all contact information with you so the forms can be filled out during our meeting. We will also discuss the YAM, YPAE and High School Art shows. Now is the time to consider looking for some pieces to submit in 2012. All conference information is available on-line at www.OAAE.net.

After looking through the online booklet, yahoo! to Gary DeVault, Randy Robart, Sherrie Dennis, Dr. Janice Gallagher, Gary Spangler, Michelle Pellino, and Kathy Matthews who are either /or presentors or preciding over a meeting.  Thank you also Michelle Pellino for all of your work on the PR Displays. Our traditional ECOAEA social get together is TBA.

Congratulations to Gary DeVault, the Tri County Educational Service Center Fine Arts Coordinator  who was honored on August 4^th at his retirement party in Wooster.

Recently, East Central members enjoyed another fantastic outing.  On May 7 members attend the MC Escher Exhibit at the Akron Art Museum and then again on June 4 to visit the Glass Works Place in Canal Fulton. Jan Gallagher received her regional award for Outstanding Citizen for the Arts. Kathy Matthews and Sandra Miller won an afternoon glass workshop.

Eats w/ EC Friends

June 4 @ "Glassworks"

Kathy's Necklace Made @ "Glassworks"

I am looking forward to seeing all of my EC friends at conference. If you have any questions, need to network for roommates, ride share, etc. please contact me and watch out for our online newsletters!