Annual Membership Meeting

Date: Thursday, April 16th

Time: 7 – 8:30pm

Location: The Port Washington Public Library

The agenda for this meeting will include:

• Presentation of Financial Report
• Election of Proposed Directors as indicated below
• Summary of the past year’s accomplishments
• Discussion of the future
• HOW ART THOU? A presentation by an inspiring panel of speakers

This is an important meeting, as the issues to be discussed will affect the direction in which we move over the course of the next year. We kindly ask all of our members to please attend the Annual Meeting. If you cannot attend the meeting, please complete the attached below Proxy prior to the meeting so your vote is counted.

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PROPOSED DIRECTORS

Term 2024-2027: Diane Bares, Mary Behling, Angela Classi, Nancy Lyon, Lauren Brady-Russell*, Carol Schepp, Ilene Silberstein 

Term 2025-2028: John D’Olimpio*, Hon. Dina DeGiorgio, Safia Fatimi, Deb Josephs*, Annette Kasle, Mark Mancher

Term 2026-2029: Francine Furtado*, Shelley Holtzman*, Marceil Kazickas*, Diane Luger*, Talia Senders*, Dave Wollin*

*Proposed director for election at members’ meeting. Other directors have previously been elected and are continuing their terms through the date indicated.

President – Shelley Holtzman

Co-Vice President – Annette Kasle

Co-Vice President – Diane Luger

Treasurer –Talia Senders

Secretary – Mary Behling

HOW ART THOU

Following The Art Guild’s Annual Meeting on

Thursday, April 16th 2026

Art does more than inspire – it heals, connects, and strengthens communities. This panel brings together artists, healthcare professionals, art educators and advocates to explore the transformative role of art in promoting physical, emotional and mental well-being. From hospitals and clinics to community spaces, panelists will share how art reduces stress, supports recovery and enhances quality of life. Join us for a dynamic conversation on how creativity can be a powerful force in our lives.