CPSA 18th Annual Exhibition and Convention

Dear Chapter members,

You should be so proud! All of you did a wonderful job helping and supporting this convention. Here is what Paula Parks, the Exhibition Director, had to say about it.

I want to especially thank Deborah Lanphear, Linda Huffman and Jackie Chang for their continuous help through the whole week. You guys were amazing, especially Deborah. I didn't know you had such big muscles!!

Sincerely,

Your very proud president

Linda

August 11, 2010

Dear Linda and members of DC 210, San Francisco, California

I would like to thank you and the members of your chapter for helping put on and promote an amazing Exhibition and Convention. From the time of my first contact with you, Linda, I knew that you would do everything possible to make everything run smoothly and to solve problems, as they inevitably come up, with a minimum of fuss and stress. It was a pleasure working with you to make our vision for an outstanding Exhibition and Convention become a reality. I have received rave notices from members, as well as the general public, who were impressed by the smooth presentation and welcoming feel of the convention events and by the outstanding exhibition at the Art Museum of Los Gatos.

When I was there for the judging, Deborah went beyond expectations, picking me up and taking me to the museum to meet with the staff, assisting with the awards judging, then taking me back to the SJ Airport. At the Convention, you were always there, coordinating the efforts of the chapter volunteers and keeping things running smoothly and efficiently.

Convention week went by entirely too fast, and my only regrets were that I didn’t have more time to get to know all of you better and to spend more time in the beautiful area where you live.

So again, on behalf of the entire CPSA Governing Board, thank you so much for all the effort you put forth in making the 18^th CPSA International Exhibition and Convention one of the most successful and enjoyable exhibitions yet. It was especially appreciated since we were also celebrating the 20th anniversary of CPSA. The help of the host chapter is essential, and we are truly grateful for the many hours your members contributed to making this year’s event outstanding.

Sincerely,

Paula Parks

DC210 June News

Hi District Chapter 210 members,

Our July meeting is on Saturday the 17th of July. Please make plans to attend and support us and CPSA National.

Saturday, July 17, 2010 starting at 11:00 am.

Livermore Adult School, 1401 Almond Ave, Livermore CA

This is an important meeting for us and we need to have you attend if it is at all possible. There is work to do ~ we are going to work on the packets that are distributed to all the convention attendees for the National board. The more hands we have to help… the faster it will go and the more fun we will have!

Thank you to everyone who has been working hard to get us to this point of preparation. I am very proud to represent you all as your president and I appreciate each and every one of you.

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I hope you are getting excited about our convention this year. Below is some information that might help you make plans.

Members activities start on Wednesday for check-in and hospitality night.

Please let National and us know if you are planning to attend, so we can be sure to connect and say hello. Do not hesitate to call other members if you would like to find a room mate or someone to ride with. If you do not have a current roster let Linda Huffman (linda.huffman@yahoo.com) or me (lindaloder@sbcglobal.net). We will email you one.

CONVENTION WEEK SCHEDULE

Tuesday, July 27
CPSA National Board Meeting • DC Forum
Show Preview/Forum Dinner (CPSA National Board and DC Delegates only)

Wednesday, July 28
CPSA National Board Meeting & DC Forum/Joint Meeting
Hospitality Night (Hospitality Suite)

Thursday, July 29
Colored Pencil Workshops • Membership Meeting
(presentation of show entries, Silent Auction, door prizes)

Friday, July 30
Colored Pencil Workshops
Awards Banquet
CPSA cordially invites you and your guests to attend the 2010 Awards Dinner at the Biltmore Hotel and Suites, Santa Clara, CA. (See details following Workshop information.)

Saturday, July 31
Plein air excursion—Mission Santa Clara
Artists’ Reception—The Art Museum of Los Gatos
Evening Dessert Party—Biltmore Hotel, Santa Clara

Please register and pay for CPSA events online at www.cpsa.org
TIP: To ensure you have a name tag ready for you at the convention,
please register online even if you are not paying for an event.
Deadline for receiving online and mailed registrations is July 17, 2010.

Biltmore Hotel & Suites
2151 Laurelwood Road, Santa Clara, CA 95054
Cutoff date for special rate: Monday, July 12, 2010
(Don’t wait! Limited number of rooms available!)

The Santa Clara Biltmore Hotel is located just min¬utes from downtown San Jose in the heart of Silicon Valley. The hotel delivers five-star service, modern amenities and a warm California ambiance. Ameni¬ties include complimentary high-speed wireless internet, free parking, heated outdoor pool and spa, fine dining, fitness center, business center, extensive meeting facilities, and beautifully landscaped garden surroundings. Courtesy shuttle service to San Jose Airport and local attractions within five miles of our Santa Clara hotel is provided for your convenience.

For reservations, call the hotel directly at 408-988-8411.
Be sure to mention that you are with the Colored Pencil Society of America when making your reservation.

Special CPSA Rate: Garden Rooms $99.00 + Tax for up to four (4) people; Tower Suites $109.00 + Tax for up to four (4) people. Includes complimen¬tary Japanese/American Breakfast Buffet.
Check-in time: 3:00 p.m.; check-out time: 12 Noon
AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION: The Biltmore Hotel offers free transportation to/from San Jose Airport.