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 MEETING SUMMARY for the LSAG Open Spring Meeting held via Zoom on March 6, 2021 is below.
The following is a summary from the Spring Meeting; attached are the minutes taken from that meeting. 

• Motions were made and carried unanimously to agree to continue outside the confines of the LSAG By-laws until we complete the annual show and determine a direction for the organization. A Special Open Meeting will be scheduled for July to access the success of the electronic competition, determine the future direction of the organization and develop a plan for whatever direction is selected.
• Ollie Schiller reported on the activities and accomplishments of the Electronic Show Committee that began meeting in late January via Zoom. 

1. The committee evaluated 3 options, Art Call was selected.
2.  The show timeline is as follows:

May 1:   Art Call is open for entries
May 25:  Deadline for show data to be entered into the LSAG Database
June 4:  DEADLINE-- Art Call closes for entries
June 4-10:  Verification of qualified entries
June 11-18:  Judging
June 19:  Requested date of show judge critiques

1. Critiques will be offered on June 19th from 10-2:30. Critiques must be pre-scheduled and will be limited to 3 minutes per artist via zoom.
2. One Judge will be used for the entire show
3. Registration will be $10 per piece
4. Ribbons will be given in addition to the cash prizes for the "Best of" awards.  Cash prizes will also be given for first place winners in all categories.  The committee is exploring a "sliding scale" that would allow larger prizes for the categories with more entries.  
5. There is no reception planned for this year due to continued concerns about COVID.

      6.  All other LSAG Rules remain in effect.  League shows can be conducted in any format they so choose.
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• The following Officers were elected for 2021-2022

 President – Ollie Schiller
1st Vice President – Polly Ward
2nd Vice President – Marcie O’Neall
3rd Vice President – Stephanie Clark
Secretary – Brenda Bowman
Treasurer – Carol Faviell
Historian – Golda Radar




-We have several critical items to discuss and need your thoughts and input to assure we are making the best possible decisions for LSAG and our members.   Be sure your league is represented.  Primarily, we will be discussing in detail moving to an electronic format for competition. 

-Also, please submit any names, contact information and bios for judges you want considered by emailing those to me at OLLIESCHILLER@yahoo.com.  We will close solicitation for judges on March 31, 2021 and begin the selection process.
The full agenda will be posted prior to the meeting.


- Volunteers are needed to fill the following Board positions for 2021-2022. President, 1st Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer.  If you are interested or have a suggestion of someone that may be a good candidate, please contact Ollie Schiller at OLLIESCHILLER@yahoo.com

-A committee was formed to devise a method for a virtual or electronic competition for 2020-2021.  All 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 qualifying pieces are eligible.

- The May 2021 In-Person Convention at the Lone Star facility has been canceled.

- The by-law amendments proposed by Livingston Art League were sent to committee for further review and discussion. 
A report will be provided at the Spring meeting and decision made to either move them forward, modify or decline action.

- 2020 and 2021 dues will be billed as required.  Any 2020 dues that are still unpaid by January 15, 2021 will result in disqualification of all of the league's members from the annual competition. 

-Click 'Go to Meeting' button above for full minutes.

-Virtual/Electronic Competition:  
Virtual or Electronic shows are acceptable as qualifying shows at this time provided they are conducted in accordance
with all applicable LSAG by laws. 


-LSAG 2020 By-Law Change
The by-laws now require that Best of Ribbons be selected from first place winners. 
See by-law amendment for more details by clicking on the above right By-Law Update button
​or going to the Constitution / By-Laws page under Resources: 
http://lsagtx.weebly.com/lsag-constitution--by-laws--show-rules.html

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