Scope and ContentBinders, notebooks and ledgers containing the minutes from the Saugatuck-Douglas Art Club. A. Minutes 1954 to 1965 June 15, 1955 Pioneer Scene painted on large canvas from 1830 Opens with a list of members Many newspaper articles throughout Elections of Officers Meetings held in member's homes July 16, Page 87, Clothesline Show, 18 sold President Jean Goldsmith A motion was made to make Ruth Turner Secy. in place of Mrs. HeathJane VanDis motioned meetings to change from third Thursdays to first Thursdays Decided to have exhibit at Red Barn Artist showing at the Clothesline Show were Marguerite Bainbridge, Dorothy Helmuth, Maude Tully, Jean Goldsmith, Edith Wright, Ruth Turner, NP Steinberg, May F. Heath, Anna Taft, Pauline Randall. E. Dyer, Winifred Brady, Alyce Bartz, UnWin, Gwen Norton, Mrs. C. VanAndel Steinberg Shows Local Paintings- article in print Helen Corlett- sketching tour Card Party at Pavilion, Clothesline Show , July 18 at Butler Park Nov. 1956 Cora Bliss Taylor gave a talk on modern art Art Home Tour, 5 artists, July 19, 1957 Member list 1957-58 Mrs. K.A. Parent constantly referred to Excessive articles in print from newspaper B. Minutes 1968 to 1975 Minutes of meetings Many familiar names, Boyce, Kendall, Randolph, VanDis Pages typed and cursive President Flavia Crowner, Vice Martie Peterkin, Secy. Peggy Boyce, Corresponding Janet VanOss, Treas. Maude Bernard Ted Kimball, Genivieve Coatom, Jane VanDis, Maudie Bernard, Alice Bartz, Peggy Boyce,Pauly Brockington, Elita Grave, May, 5, 1970 art club met at home of Minnie Brueckman 1970 Kathy Stahl had a picnic at her home with 13 members MARTY Peterkin Pres. Sarah Fishl Vice, Elita Graves Sec., Maudie Bernard Treas., Jane VanDis Corresponding Sec. Many meetings and discussions about the death of Minnie Flint in tht Womans Club and Art Club understood they would receive money from the estate. She left her home to the village, pages 22-28 discuss the matter Calendar sales discussed pages 30 to 32 Clair Allen in Ireland Pag 39 Jurors for the scholarships were Nat Steinberg, Ruth Turner, Anne Richter awarded $250..00 from the Art club to match the Minnie Flint Fund Sylvia Randolph officer Discussion on restoration of the Carl Hoerman painting several times. Mrs. Carl Hoerman requested information on the painting at the hospital. Art Train in Kalamazoo and coming to Holland Button Gallery donation of $450.00 for restoration of Hoerman painting Summer art shows set a July 14th and July 28th. May 6, 1973 Cora Blis Taylor spoke on "Listen to Youth." She shared photos of her summer art school last year of 12 year olds. 1973 art fairs, 262 exhibitors August, 1975 Cathy Moore recognized for operating the summer art fairs. Voted on keeping the entry fee of $5.00 for the art shows. Weeks of discussions of scholarships and the calendar sales C. Minutes 1975 to 1979 Scholarships and awards By Laws List of members 1977-78 Financial reports Nat Steinberg member, made drawing called Hearty Greeting 1975 Nat and Isabelle Steinberg 1975 Paint the village fire plugs 1975 Detroit trip exhibit of European paintings from Russa, The Hermitage Collection Cora Bliss Taylor mentioned Nov. 7.1977, meeting held in studio of Nat Steinberg and Isabelle Steinberg Nov. 1978, Jane VanDis President Hope College Mayer spoke on sculpture Kit Lane suggested moving the Gilbert and Sullivan to Red Barn Kit suggested a trip of children be taken to Chicago for Gilbert and Sullivan Show Christmas party had Hawaiian theme with Hawaiian dancers Cora Bliss Taylor asked for the floor to thank everyone Vivian Vandenberg showing soft sculpture April, 1979 Kathie Moore purchased awards Virginia Burton offered her space on Butler that she just purchased Treasurers report, $12,206.84 on June 4, 1979 June 4, 1979 the club met at the new Prajna II Joyce Petter introduced speaker John McIve, national watercolor painter Anita Graves introduced her two daughters, Connie Deam, Margaret Houlte Sylvia Bekken introduced Sophie Grecco Art classes, Jeffery Aldrich pottery, Ted Duinmout(not sure of spelling had 5 painting classes) Paulie Brockington suggested April Holmer be thanked Discussion of $100.00 awards to students Christmas Party Committee, Coatoan, Randall, Randolph Bekken, Brockington,VanDis, and Pat Mulligan President Marlene Ausage Meetings at BJ Silverstone Christmas Party at West Shore, square dancers from South Haven D. Minutes 1982 to 1983 Financial reports Membership 1981 to 1982 Summer art classes 1989 bus trip to Frank Lloyd Wright house owned by Steelcase May meeting 1981, held at high school, 38 members June 1, 1981, balance $13,964.87 Marjorie Aplin recoding meetings E. Burr Tillstrom Memorial Finances Membership List Board meetings F. Minutes 1990 to 1992 Policy By Laws Board meetings 5/31/91 Balance 5/31/91 Checking 3,547.38, Savings 10,778.28, CD 38,064.41 Total $52,390.07 Costumes for Christmas party Peggy Boyce report on trip to Russia Louise Peters President G. Minutes August 1992 to 1994 Board meetings Waterfront Invitational yielded $4455.00 Birthday America Jane VanDis Miss Liberty on the float H. Minutes 1988 to 1998 OxBow sent thank you for $100.00 donation Board meetings Finances Plans for a flatbed trailer and truck for 4th July parade Trip to Chicago Christmas party at West Shore Golf Club President Helen VanMell Sound system being considered Michelle Vanderveld at Hope College awarded a $2,000.00 scholarship Summer Art Programs I. Minutes 1992-1994 Art Club August 23, 1994 to December 8, 2002 Well organized years of reports. Minutes often typed. Finances explained Board Meetings Many more recent names Art Club 2005 to 2008 ByLaws amended June 6, 2005 Board Meetings Checking Account records Sept. 15, 2008, President, Vice, Karen Drongowski, Jim Suerth Sandra Thieda and Ginna Berguis Secretary, Corresponding Bonnie Lowe History of OxBow Cheryl Masters-jewelry Clothesline Show 20, September Beery Field Christa Wise involved with nominations Kathie Moore passes art fairs to Bonnie Lowe and Jim Hanson Scholarships and recipients Sept. 10, 2007 : Checking $12,476.61; savings $48,194.46 Red Barn Display with Lakeshore Arts Alliance Display panels purchased and stored at Red Barn with Alliance Art Club organized in 1953. First annual show was upstairs in Village Hall Purpose of the club explained Press releases on $10,000.00 donation for an art room in the Saugatuck Center for the Arts story of Molly Erlandson, Parents Sallie and Dave Erlandson Meeting subject From crazy quilts to Art Quilts-DeeDee Hanson 2008 Membership dues $10.00 [Inventory by SDHC volunteer Judy Anthrop, April 2026]