About Us
Our local Chapter of decorative painters are part of the Society of Decorative Painters, headquartered in Wichita Kansas. Our Boise Idaho Chapter, is one of two in Idaho. We have a long history starting with "Born in a Blizzard" January 30, 1981. It was one of the worst winter nights of the year when 22 devoted, curious, or just plain foolish painters arrived on Donna McKay's doorstep to put on paper plans to organize a Painting Chapter in the Boise, ID area.
The official Charter was awarded at the National Convention in 1982 in San Francisco. Our original logo was a "Potato Painter" that was later changed to the logo on a palette shape with the outline of the state of Idaho.
The Chapter has been growing from the original 22 members to more than 100 and draws members from Oregon, Utah and Nevada.
A few things have not changed as the Chapter grew:
- The annual birthday party for the Chapter is celebrated in January
- An ornament exchange is held in December at the Christmas party
- New painters are always welcome to join the Chapter
- New and Old painters continue to learn from each other.
ICHA
2011 Officers
President: Pat Marler 208-322-0085
1st Vice President (Programs & Seminars): Leah Luper
2nd Vice President (Newsletter): Bev Canty
3rd Vice President (Membership): Kris Hennis 853-0203
Treasurer: Betty Jo Evans and Darlene Little
Secretary: Vicki Kausen
Other essential Chapter positions
Historian: Vicki Gardiner
Sunshine: Darlene Blakeslee and Willa Grant 344-1406
Hospitality: Dianne Fridrich
Memory Boxes: Kris Winston Kathy Griswold
Calling Tree: Willa Grant - 344-1406
Website: Leah Luper 455-4266
Ways & Means Committee: Jan Tell
Art Share: Ann Christoph
October Meeting: Kathy Archer
Christmas Party: Donna Kirk
Retreat 2011: Stephanie Abernathy
30th Birthday Party: Julie Cloud and Leah Luper
Nominating Committee:
Budget Committee:
Fair Committee: Donna Kirk
Audit Committee: TBD