THE
PRESIDENT’S CORNER
Hello everyone, I hope you’re having a happy summer! I’m also
hoping that one of the highlights of your summer will be spending some time in
Madison in August. In case you were wondering we are
once again busy planning our CAS Collectors Informal Dinner and it just
wouldn’t be the same if you weren’t there celebrating with us! The fun begins at 6:30 PM
on Saturday, August 22nd. at Tully's II, 6401 Monona Drive in Monona. This is a
new locale for us, as our previous gathering spot, Kavanaugh's, closed earlier
this year. Tully's has a friendly, welcoming atmosphere and a delicious varied menu at reasonable prices. We know you're
sure to enjoy it!
As always, you'll have a chance to win a beautiful door prize
designed and contributed by Board member Anita Guzik-Miller. This year's door
prize has a colorful 'CAS Jungle' theme. Please let me know by August 7th if
you will be able to attend, so we can get a final count for the gathering. Just
email me at hankkuhl1@gmail.com and let me know how many
will be attending. There is no registration fee; attendees just pay the cost of
their individual dinners. Think about how much fun it will be reconnecting with
your CAS friends! You’ll find more details coming up in this newsletter and
I'll be looking forward to hearing back from you soon, and to seeing you at our
dinner. Remember, ' It won't Be A Party Without You.'
Speaking of CAS friends, unfortunately we have lost several this
year. These were individuals long dedicated to the preservation of CAS history
and the success of our CAS Collectors group. Their presence will be sorely
missed by all, and we pay tribute to these cherished CAS friends later in this
newsletter.
On a happier note, I wanted to remind you that on the day of our
Informal Dinner, Saturday, August 22nd, The Wisconsin Pottery
Association will again be holding their Art Pottery Show at the Alliant
Energy Center in Madison from 9AM to 3PM. Pottery Association members
will gather to display and sell their pieces and to answer questions. And, as
always, Don Johnson and I will be staffing our CAS Collectors information table
in the lobby. Please stop by and say hello because we’ll be looking forward to
chatting with you! We’ll have a display of CAS pieces, plus the opportunity for
new members to sign up and existing members to renew, and information on every
serious CAS Collector’s go-to book: Ceramic Arts Studio: The Legacy Of Betty Harrington. It’s always a fun time and we hope
to see you there!
As always, if you see a ‘time to renew’ sticker
on back of the envelope this newsletter came in, we’d appreciate if if
you would send in your membership renewal right away. That way, we can continue
to send you our newsletters and keep you informed of all club activities. And
remember: a family membership is still only $35 – the best deal around! We
depend on membership renewals to keep your club humming along and thank you in
advance. (And remember: donations are always welcome!)
Well, that’s it for now. Enjoy your summer and we’ll see you in
Madison in August!
Hank Kuhlmann
President