As we move through the year, I am pleased at the wealth and breadth of information the PDA is providing to its members in our monthly programs. Kim and Mary Jo have lined up a terrific schedule, and we’ve added a couple new, fun incentives on the side. The “Give & Take” table is an opportunity to pass along to others those materials and supplies that are collecting dust in your studio, and perhaps find a few treasures in the things that others bring to the table. And occasionally we’ll surprise you with a door prize drawing. However you look at it, our meetings are a no-lose proposition – you learn something new and you just might get to take home some cool stuff.

One popular idea from our past that we will be resurrecting this year is sales of our PDA recipe book – a compilation of exciting and creative techniques from our members, presented in a 3-ring binder. As new recipes become available, they can be added to the collection. So, I’m extending the invitation to any of you who has an interesting technique to share to please write it up with some good pictures and send it to me to consider for the book.

We now have a new logo! For those who would like to include it on their business cards, the design is simple and won’t overwhelm your own; yet, it is sophisticated, clean, and updated. We will eventually put a download in our members’ section for those who wish to use it, but in the meantime, contact me for the file. We will also be revamping our web site to incorporate this new look and feel, and we are targeting that to happen by the end of the summer.

With summer vacations fast approaching, I know your schedules will be just as booked as ever, but I hope that you will mark your calendars for our meetings so you won’t miss any of the fun and valuable experiences ahead.

My regards,

Sandy Bruce, President