You should have your new SDP Card.

You need to show it, or a photocopy of it, to Lianne Monteiro, our Membership chairman. We are not just a painting group. We are a chapter of a larger, international organization. Membership in our chapter requires membership in SDP. FSDA Members in good standing, i.e. those who can paint at meetings, buy raffle tickets and attend seminars, are those who have paid FSDA dues and SDP dues. We don’t want to deny anyone participation. Please show your card.
 
Code of Ethics for Chapters
Of the Society of Decorative Painters

As members of a chapter of the Society of Decorative Painters, our purpose, in common with that of the society, is the promotion of decorative painting. To this end we pledge ourselves to support the goals and purposes of the chapter of the Society:

To keep the lines of communication open with fellow chapter and Society members, respecting one another and following appropriate lines of communication.

To have a positive and open attitude, listening to fellow members' opinions.

To remember the importance of an active membership, contributing our time and talents.

To maintain high standards of integrity and honesty.

To respect the rights of each member individually, and the right of the majority to govern; therefore supporting the decision of the majority, regardless of how we personally voted.

To support and cooperate with leaders who serve the chapter, respecting the time and dedicated service of past leaders, and when completing our terms as officers, relinquishing our responsibilities cheerfully to support new leaders.

To promote a friendly chapter environment where chapter members motivate and inspire one another, and where differences of opinion are accepted without a need to continue to discuss past differences.

To accept and respect the varied reasons members have for chapter membership and the varied skill levels they represent.

To remember Chapters are nonprofit organizations and their goal is to promote decorative painting for everyone.

To realize the conduct and activities of the chapter and its members reflect on the entire Society of which the chapter is a part.

As members of the chapter and of the Society, we acknowledge this code of ethics as an expression of our determination to maintain high professional standards. It is only the conscience of the individual who subscribes to this code that can guarantee its effectiveness.
Taken from SDP website.
www.decorativepainters.org

FSDA GENERAL
INFORMATION PAGE

 

FSDA Dues are $20.00 but after December 31st there will be a late fee of $5.00 and no sun-dollars. Please also remember that you must be a member in good standing of SDP (paid dues) to have full member-ship privileges in the Chapter.


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Each month folks volunteer to bring breakfast, snack or lunch items. There is a different theme each month.
February Hospitality Theme is Pot Luck

 

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 If you buy something for the chapter your receipt needs to be attached to a reimbursement form. Click below to print out forms.

  
Request for Reimbursement Form

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RECIPE of the Month
 

White Chicken Chili
Sherrie Colgain

 

6 servings         6 ½ hours – 20 minutes prep

 

1 tablespoon olive oil

¾ lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed

1 large onion, minced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 can chicken broth

1 can cream of chicken soup

2 cans great northern beans, rinsed and drained

1 teaspoon mustard powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 envelope taco seasoning

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon pepper

  1. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink.
  3. Remove chicken and set aside.
  4. Add onion and garlic to skillet and cook until tender.
  5. Place chicken, onion, and garlic in Crockpot.
  6. Add liquids and seasonings.
  7. Cook on low 5 to 6 hours.
  8. Serve over tortilla chips if desired.
  9. Optional: Sprinkle with cheese and add sour cream.
Before You Leave Home
Check List:


__Do I have money for class?
__Do I have money for a raffle ticket?
__Do I have my paints, brushes,

    project and supplies*?
    *See below for list.
__Do I have food for hospitality table?
__Do I have my video to return?

__Do I have a painted or non-painted
    Trash Chic item to bring?

 
When You Arrive  At a Meeting
Check List:


___Sign in
___Give membership new email or
     address changes
___Bring food to kitchen area
___Put down paint supplies, get water
___Pay for class
___See what classes are coming up
___Deliver your Trash Chic items
___Return and check out video
___Check for free stuff
___Deliver Philanthropic Items
___Let president know if you have a
     committee report
___Get Coffee, muffin etc.
___Do any prep work for the day's class
* General Supply Checklist
These items should be in your Painting Day Carry All Bag:
___Water basin
___Paper Towels
___Transfer Paper (dark & light)
___Pencil, Pen & Notepad
___Stylus
___Tracing Paper
___Ink pen for tracing (Sharpie fine point,
     Micron or Rapidograph
___Palette (Wet, Dry or Waxed) as
      specified by teacher
___Scissors
___Ruler
___Q-Tips
___Eraser (Kneaded, Pink Pearl, Artgum)
___Brush Cleaner
___Brushes (Sizes will usually be specified by the teacher, but to be safe, bring a variety of flat, angle, round, liners and wash brushes.
___If you prepped a surface at home, bring some of your prep color