August 2026 General Meeting Minutes

Art League of Fort Bend County

2012 Ave. G, Rosenberg, TX 77471

General Meeting Minutes

Monday, August 24, 2026

Call to order at 10:00 a.m. by Debbie Rose, Vice President.

Anga provided us with a recording device that she said could take all the notes and transcribe for us.Debbie asked everyone’s permission to record the meeting, and it was agreed.Anga will provide Pam with a transcript.

Welcome New Members

Herb Cryer who makes “honeybun” bowls of wood and rosin.

Kevin Lawson, woodcarver, who was visiting to check us out.

Approval of Minutes – July 2026

Motion for approval by Kathy and seconded by Gladys and motion carried.

Update from the Board

Gladys mentioned that the a/c in gift shop was out and a new unit was ordered and will be here next week.Alex said to leave the thermostat alone for now.He’s monitoring the situation.

Financial Report for July 2026

Bank Balances

Checking $19,899

CDs $37,054

PayPal 0

Stripe $ 1,465

Total $58,418

P/L

Loss of $5,875 for July

YTD profit $1,134

As I often say, the loss is because of our Cash Method of accounting. During July we paid expenses for events that the income had been collected in previous months. These events include the Vie Dunn Harr workshop and Summer Art Camp. We always profit from these events, but the income is collected in months before the actual costs are paid out. We will be receiving approx. $2,100 from the HOT tax grant towards Vie Dunn Harr workshop costs.

Other out of the ordinary items:

$300 gift paid to Bobbie Davis to help with her medical costs, collected from the sale of 2 paintings sold at the gift Shop, that had been donated to ALFB.

$175 paid for advertising with the Rosenberg Police Dept Magnet Sponsorship.

Karen is setting up Building Fund.

REMINDER: If you sell something that is donated, it’s a sale, not a donation, so there is sales tax. Kathy said that she was going to verify this with Karen.

Unfinished Business

1.Texas Roadhouse Dine to Donate. Linda is setting this up and date TBD but will not be on September 23.Donations to ALFB.Art can be displayed.

2.Karen is researching Don’s plan to simplify POS system for purchases and also add a new label printer where we can print one label at a time.System will have scan and go and will print receipts.Separates POS from QB where POS imports into QB.

New Business

Committee Reports

Art Shows and Workshops

1.Quilt Show in Gallery – September 12, 2026 – Coastal Prairie Quilt Guild will have their work in our gallery starting September 9 with reception on September 12 - Teo will play.Artists will share their ideas and inspirations.

2.ALFB Fall Show - October 10, 2026, per Debbie Rodriguez.September 12 opens for on-line entries only – no cash entries. Deadline for registering is October 3.Debbie will be working on September 26 and available to help anyone with registration.This is a qualifying show open to all members where those who get 1st, 2nd, 3rd place or honorable mention are eligible to enter LSAG show in June 2027.Travis will send out information on this show.

3.Luanne Rimel Workshop – October 18 – 20, 2026 – fabric collage and slow stitching – excellent teacher.Payments can be spread out if you want to sign up for the workshop.

4.Fashion and Jewelry Show – February 6, 2027 – Linda has local vendors who will show off their clothing.Our jewelry artists will accessorize this clothing.Tables for artists to sell their jewelry.Food and drink.Jules will serve as point of contact for this event.When Linda gets clothing pictures, she will text Debbie Rose to send out to jewelry makers.

5.Linda’s sister, Nola, will have a workshop in March 2027 and information on this will be on the website soon.

6.Debbie Rodriguez will be conducting a metal workshop May 2027.

Education Committee - Jillian Haberman

1.Classes for the kids during Thanksgiving and winter break. Friday, Saturday and Sunday after holidays are open for anyone who wants to teach.

2.Jillian is putting together a class on “So You Want to Teach an Art Class”.

3.Current classes are on the events calendar and the classes section.

4.Change in demo rate starting January.Pay less for demo and Jill hopes that people will agree to not be paid so money can go toward building fund. People can also donate to the art league.If you donate $500 or more your name will be placed on the donation wall.

5.Carole Binford's 2-day workshop/class called Painting Ocean waves and craggy rocks on a beach. It is under Classes. September 19-20th. $265.All supplies included.She can take eight people in this class.

6.There’s a sign-up sheet to use the conference room and Monet room, so please sign up so we can continue to monitor room usage.

7.Nina is going to set up book show for Nov. 28.

Community Display - Brenda Bowman – did not attend.

Rosenberg Civic Center

Change out was carried out on 8/18/26.

Sugar Land Airport
Art will no longer be displayed there.

Fort Bend Museum
Art display next summer with date TBD.

Attack Poverty

Art display change out this Fall with date TBD.

Events - LaDonna Stubbs – did not attend.

Fundraising – Open position

We are still looking for Fundraising board member or anyone that would like to help on a committee or in a smaller role or project.We have two people who will do the grant-writing.Need someone to oversee the process and set up committee.Contact Diane Whitmarsh or Brenda Bowman for specific questions about Fundraising.

Gallery – Fereshteh Solati is out so Diana Miller made announcements.

1.Featured artist event with Claudia Diaz will be on September 12th.

2.Quilt Show in our gallery from September 9th to 20th, with the reception on September 12th. Please give flyers to visitors.

3.There are three gallery spaces available to purchase for second spot and this would be $20 for the remaining two months.

4.Fereshteh prepared a sign-up sheet so members could sign up to bring food each month for general meeting.

5.Artists working in the gallery and gift shop - PLEASE review all gallery procedures. Before leaving, please make sure to close and lock ALL the doors and turn off the lights. Gallery procedures are at the desk.

6.Bobbie Davis’ artwork – raising funds for her medical payments — so 100% of the sale will go to Bobbie. You may help her by donating your artwork, thanks!

7.Snacks sign-up sheet: members can sign up to bring food each month for the general meeting or let Diana or Fereshteh know.

Gift Shop - Jules Fuchs

1.October 17 will be grand reopening for gift shop with cross promotions with other stores and coordinated with Rosenberg’s Fall Festival.

2.Murder Mystery dinner event for September 26 at 6:30 p.m. $50 a ticket and up to 32 people can attend.

3.Gift shop lock box recently left open.Reminder to be vigilant when entering and leaving the gallery or gift shop.Close the box with a click.Don’t slam it closed or it will break.

4.Jules’ studio will now have locks on the cabinets that showcase her sterling silver jewelry.She has a key for each lock that will be left with key to cash register.If you open a case for someone, please stay with them.Open one case at a time.If someone wants to make a purchase, please bring the jewelry to the cash register for them.

5.Cleaning up backyard for events and maybe get grant for expenses.Looking for suggestions on what to do for the future.Wants to rip up the gravel to see what’s underneath. Put down sod. Debbie reminded her about watching expenses for this. Kathy suggested a lighted path between the two buildings for events.

Marketing – Travis Lairson - didn’t attend.

Membership – Fahmi Khan has be elected as Membership Director. Glad to have her join us on the Board!

Rosenberg - Kathy Golden

City Events:

Boogeyman Bash – Saturday, October 31 from 5 – 8 p.m.Jillian offered to do a make and take, and members were asked to be sure and be there to visit with people who drop by.

Hometown Holiday – Saturday, December 5 from 12 – 8 p.m. – streets will be closed.

Rosenberg Arts Alliance events:

Ride to Rosenberg Car Show – Saturday, September 12 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Artists should take advantage of this event by preparing car-themed art for sale!Street will be closed but our parking lot will be open. Grace said we should put table outside with info on the ALFB and we can also put out artwork to be sold.

Lots of people attend these events so whoever is working should make sure that we have plenty of cold water and also have toilet paper in the restrooms.

September 16 – Blender meeting with all Rosenberg merchants at Soda Fountain at 5:30 p.m.Open to all who want to attend.

Shop Small Cookie Stroll– November 28; we will need to provide our own cookies.

December 3 – Christmas party at the Soda Fountain at 5:30 p.m.

December 5 – from 12 to 8 p.m. All streets closed for city holiday festival.Gallery and gift shop will stay open for this event.Fun event.Entertainment.

Thursdays, December 10 and 17 from 5 to 8:00 p.m. – Holiday Nights - We will need volunteers who can work the evening hours for this event.

Special Exhibits and Events

Web Site - Travis

Jillian said that she has been working with Travis on revamping the website so that it’s easier to navigate.She’ll have more info on this soon.

Miscellaneous

Next Meeting

Next Board of Directors Meeting – September 14, 2026

Next General Member Meeting – September 28, 2026

Adjourned

Debbie adjourned the meeting at 10:50 a