October 2023 Meeting

Grosse Pointe Congregational Church

Speakers:

Loretta Markell (Newsletter editor) spoke briefly on the work of artist Wangechi Mutu.

Marge Fein, DIA docent spoke on “Women Artists' in the DIA's Collection.”

People socialized,

shared their art news,

AND

DSWPS 120th anniversary aprons were distributed. Check them out on the models!

President Lori Zurvalec opened the meeting

President Lori Zurvalec opened the meeting

Loretta Markell spoke briefly about the work of Wangechi Mutu

Loretta Markell spoke briefly about the work of Wangechi Mutu

Wangechi Mutu

Wangechi Mutu

By Wangechi Mutu

By Wangechi Mutu

Kim Santini, Membership Chair, managed distribution of gifts for the membership in celebration of the 120th DSWPS Anniversary: commemorative aprons and a special illustrated Directory for 2023-2024.

Kim Santini, Membership Chair, managed distribution of gifts for the membership in celebration of the 120th DSWPS Anniversary: commemorative aprons and a special illustrated Directory for 2023-2024.

Theresa Moore, Scholarship Chair, outlines plans for 2023-2024 awards

Theresa Moore, Scholarship Chair, outlines plans for 2023-2024 awards

Jean Thomas, Memorials Chair, updates membership on recent losses.

Jean Thomas, Memorials Chair, updates membership on recent losses.

Margaret Reese, Social Chair, reports

Margaret Reese, Social Chair, reports

Jackie Rybinski, Programs Co-Chair, introduces the guest speaker

Jackie Rybinski, Programs Co-Chair, introduces the guest speaker

Marge Fein, DIA Docent

Marge Fein, DIA Docent

Marge Fein, DIA Docent

Marge Fein, DIA Docent

Members report on their activities. Laura Gabriel (standing), Barbara Clay (at rear), Claire Petrak, Isabelle Goosen

Members report on their activities. Laura Gabriel (standing), Barbara Clay (at rear), Claire Petrak, Isabelle Goosen

Carol La Chiusa

Carol La Chiusa

Kathy O’Connell

Kathy O’Connell

Pat Beard

Pat Beard

Deborah Benedic

Deborah Benedic

Shirl Hathaway

Shirl Hathaway

Marguerite Carlton

Marguerite Carlton

Charlene O’Neill

Charlene O’Neill

AND people socialized… Steffanie Samuels

AND people socialized…

Steffanie Samuels

Ruth Harvey, Margaret Reese

Ruth Harvey, Margaret Reese

Pat Beard, Shirl Hathaway, Deborah Benedic

Pat Beard, Shirl Hathaway, Deborah Benedic

Charlene O’Neill, Linda Allen

Charlene O’Neill, Linda Allen

Betty McGraw, Marge Fein (guest speaker)

Betty McGraw, Marge Fein (guest speaker)

Carol La Chiusa, Kim Santini, Marge Fein (rear) Barbara Clay, Laura Gabriel, Susan Kwolek (foreground)

Carol La Chiusa, Kim Santini, Marge Fein (rear) Barbara Clay, Laura Gabriel, Susan Kwolek (foreground)

Kathryn Poremski, Kim Santini (foreground); Jean Thomas, Barbara Smith Gibson

Kathryn Poremski, Kim Santini (foreground); Jean Thomas, Barbara Smith Gibson

Bette Prudden, Theresa Moore, Claire Petrak

Bette Prudden, Theresa Moore, Claire Petrak