About the Portland Society for Calligraphy
The Portland Society for Calligraphy was founded by Lloyd Reynolds and a group of his students after a long alliance with the Society for Italic Handwriting in England. We were first known as the Western American Branch of the Society for Italic Handwriting, one of the oldest calligraphy guilds in the United States.
Formed in 1969 and incorporated as a non-profit in 1973, we support Lloyd Reynolds vision: "Through study, understanding, and critical practice, let us promote this healthy arts and crafts movement."
We offer an extensive workshop program aimed at all levels of skill. Our teachers include internationally renowned calligraphers as well as local talent. We sponsor an annual weekend retreat during the month of February at the Menucha Retreat Center in the beautiful Columbia Gorge. The Guild also exhibits members' artwork in an annual non-juried show.
Board
The annually elected Board of Directors is responsible for developing and carrying out Guild policies as well as leading the committees of volunteers that prepare Guild activities. Many board members are relatively new to calligraphy, but devoted in their interest.
Board Members for 2011-2012:
- Mary Ann David, Chairperson (2011-present)
- Bev Wittkopp, Vice Chair (2011-present)
- Ingrid Slezak, Treasurer (2009-present)
- Marianne Nelson, Secretary (2011-present)
- Nancy Pickett, Membership Chair (2011-present)
- Diane Flack, Program Chair (2008-present)
- Susan Cole, Menucha Retreat Chair (2008-present)
- Kay Hilt, Workshop Chair (2011-present)
- Angelina Cox, Exhibit Chair (2011-present)
- Gretchin Lair, Webweaver (2006-present)
- Jacqi Koch, Outreach Commitee (2011-present)
- Members at Large: Deborah Wheeler (2005-present), Elaine Young (2005-present), Carol Juckeland (2011-present), Amy Pfleiger (2011-present), Larry Whitson (2011-present)
Thanks to previous Board members (listed alphabetically):
- Mary Ann David, Workshop Co-Chair 2005-2011
- Carol DuBosch, Workshop Co-Chair 2008-2011
- Diane Flack, Vice Chair 2008-2011
- Gretchin Lair, PSC Phone 2008-2010
- Connie McConnell, Membership Chair 2007-2010 & Member at Large (2005-present)
- Lorinda Moholt, Member at Large 2005-2010
- Deborah Marrel, Treasurer 2005-2009
- Marianne Nelson, Exhibits Co-Chair 2011
- Judi Peterson, PSC Phone 1987-2007
- Amy Pfleiger, Secretary 2009-2010
- Maggie Rogers, Menucha Chair 2005-2007 & Member at Large 2005-2010
- Jan Skopil, Membership Chair 2005-2006 & Member at Large 2005-2010
- Ruth Smith, Member at Large 2005-2010
- Meri Taylor, Chairperson & Newsletter 2004-2011
- Linda Thomson, Treasurer 2000-2005 & Member at Large 2005-2009
- Deborah Wheeler, Treasurer 2006-2008
- Bev Witkopp, Secretary 2011
- Donya Wyffels, Secretary 2008-2009
- Elaine Young, Exhibit Chair 2008-2010