Donna Pozehl welcomed several new guests, including some students of Carolyn Plants.  Julie Lemons took minutes in the absence of secretary Bonnie Sittig.  The treasurer’s report was given, with a balance of $2,641.17. Treasurer, Connie Backus-Yoder announced the LAG Fall Show winners and handed out award checks.

Committee Reports:
Programs: Jan Pippett talked about the December program, Georgia O’Keefe movie and popcorn. Nominating committee: Jan Spale is looking to fill positions for the 2014 board/committee chairs. LAG’s 2nd VP is having to step down. We have an historian and newsletter editor now…names were not announced. Workshops: Joy Frame asked for suggestions for workshops people would enjoy attending. Jan Spale reminded members we need volunteers for the Fall and Spring shows or we may not be able to continue having them.

Julie Lemons asked people to update their information with any new addresses, phone numbers, or emails to receive the LAG newsletters and ANAC newsletters. Send information to Lisa Cassel, membership chairperson.

Donna Pozehl said it is time to pay dues for 2013 and to get them in before January 31st for the $40 membership fee.   After that it goes up to $45.  Sue Thelen passed out sign up sheets to help with the ANAC travel show coming to Lincoln this month. She needs volunteers to help pick up and hang the show and to help with the reception on Sat. Jan. 16 at Noyes Art Gallery. She will need help taking down on Nov. 30. Several LAG members have pieces in the travelling show.

Old Business: Donna Pozehl explained the new changes at Out of the Box for LAG. It will be an exciting month with a silent auction to help raise money for the Lincoln Backpack program.   New signs are up at Out of the Box.

New Business: Donna Pozehl shared  an email from Carrie Stope about the Facebook page. She asks members to send photos and other information about their art events and to share the LAG Facebook page with others. Wanda Medina talked about the upcoming Chinese New Year Dinner at the Imperial Palace. A possible date may be Sat. January 18, 2014. Help is needed to get new members on the mailing lists. We are still looking for the lost LAG banner.  The meeting was then adjourned.