Although MDPAG members like to have fun and exchange claying information at our meetings, at clay days, and at Retreat, we also share a concern for our communities. Most of our meetings are conducted in the Detroit area, but our members come from far and wide - from Michigan and beyond. We are establishing a formal Outreach arm of the guild to help "spread the word" about polymer clay among the uninitiated. Spreading the word is even better when we can help others in the process. In the past we have done such things as creating themed polymer decorations for holiday trees to be auctioned to benefit Children's Hospital and making Bottles of Hope to help provide some emotional support to people who have cancer. Future outreach activities include displaying our art in public venues such as libraries, hospitals, and citizens' clubs. And, if you have a location that could use a polymer clay exhibit, please contact our Outreach Coordinator. Brenda Roberts. Bottles of Hope, Dorothy Greynolds