MINUTES OF THE MONTHLY MEETING OF
THE NEEDLE ARTS GUILD OF TOLEDO
August 11, 2010
The Needle Arts Guild of Toledo met on August 11, 2010 at the Bowling Green office of the Ohio State University Extension Service. The meeting began with our educational program, presented by Jenny Morlock. She shared with us dozens of examples of her embroidered and quilted art.
In the absence of the Secretary, Annette Meyer took minutes. Past minutes are posted on our blog. Nancy Wright, Treasurer, reports that our bank account balances are as follows: Huntington CD, $3,312.23; Charter One Savings, $2,077.80; Huntington Checking, $1,138.45.
Marilyn Freeman reported that we have a new member, Wendy Wilson, and also a visitor, Kelly Jackson’s mother, Olivia, who lives in Michigan.
Membership Chairman, Diane Myers handed out new rosters.
Caren Scarbrough reported regarding our Ort Box class that she will be teaching on the Saturday of our show, September 18 from 10:00 am to noon in a meeting room at the Exchange Club, which is near Sanger library. We are also hosting a workshop with Pat Donaldson at the 577 Foundation in Perrysburg on November 6. Sign up sheets are available for our Group Correspondence Course choices. At least 10 people must sign up for one for it to proceed.
Newsletter Editor Su Pellitieri advised that she will need any newsletter copy by the end of the month.
Show Chairman, Nancy Wright, circulated sign-up sheets for workers at our show. Our judge is Karen Wojahn. Entry drop-off is on Wed. Sept. 15. Judging is on Thursday, Sept. 16. The show is on Friday and Saturday, September 17-18.
Program Chairman, Karlyn Thompson reported that our September program will be presented by Nikki Beltz. It is a punch needle jackolantern. Bring your own punchneedle if you want to participate. The kit fee will be less than $5.00. In October, we will finish our Bargello eggs and Christmas tree sampler boxes. In November, Kim Hammer will present a perforated paper project. December will be a busy month, with our annual wreath drawing, ornament exchange, contract project results, cookie exchange, officer installation and Get It Finished drawing.
This month’s Opportunity Drawing was donated by Sue Hojnacki. The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Annette Meyer
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Minutes of the Monthly Meeting of the Needle Arts Guild of Toledo April 15, 2009
The meeting was called to order by President Caren Scarbrough at 6:30 p.m.
Ann Rorarius presented the program for this month which was a Petite Project from EGA of blackwork dolls. Ann provided directions/patterns and demonstrated how she had worked part of the pattern. She will gladly help anyone who decides to tackle this project.
We had 23 members and 2 guests attending the meeting.
Education -Irene Leonard told us of plans to have a Fall seminar on November 7, 2009 with the possible teacher being Lauren Sauer from the Cleveland area. Irene set out three designs for a vote. The price of the kit is paid by each member. We need 10 people to have Lauren come to teach the chosen design. November Chase was selected and the packet is $65.00.
The remaining two plans were well liked also, so we may decide to have other seminars later in the year. Another project of interest, possibly a year from now, is A Secret Garden Revisited, a folded needlecase. You do the stitching and then attend the class to learn how to finish the project. EGA sent information on extended study classes. The Heart of Shenandoah books
arrived and are available for those who signed up for one.
Diane Myers had a basket to take to GLR Seminar with all sorts of goodies to share. The Toledo MudHens are having a stitch and pitch on June 25th at 7:00 p.m. Register on their website and make sure to say you are with NAGT.
Marilyn Freeman introduced our two guests: Kelly Jackson and Ann Simmons.
Kay Griffin has started the kissing pillows for soldiers project and passed out kits to anyone who wanted to participate. Please have them completed by the June meeting so they can be used for an August deployment.
Newsletter- Su Pellitieri said the deadline will be after GLR seminar, so have items to her by 1st weekend in May. She would appreciate information on teachers, special projects, hints and tips for stitchers, such as how Su found a different use for ammo boxes...they hold lots of threads!
Caren asked for information about seminar that she can use in the President's letter.
Program - Kim Carles-Hammer said the May meeting will be completing the Biscornu project with Sue Hojnacki and the June program will be Christine Hampshire sharing the process she went through for her EGA Master Craftsman, our Potluck dinner and Get It Finished.
Treasurer's Report-Nancy Wright reported as of 3/18/09 we have $2,048.15 in our Charter One Checking account and $1,074.41 in our Charter One Savings account; 5/3 CD is $2,126.25 and 5/3 Savings is $1,050.85.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Ann Rorarius presented the program for this month which was a Petite Project from EGA of blackwork dolls. Ann provided directions/patterns and demonstrated how she had worked part of the pattern. She will gladly help anyone who decides to tackle this project.
We had 23 members and 2 guests attending the meeting.
Education -Irene Leonard told us of plans to have a Fall seminar on November 7, 2009 with the possible teacher being Lauren Sauer from the Cleveland area. Irene set out three designs for a vote. The price of the kit is paid by each member. We need 10 people to have Lauren come to teach the chosen design. November Chase was selected and the packet is $65.00.
The remaining two plans were well liked also, so we may decide to have other seminars later in the year. Another project of interest, possibly a year from now, is A Secret Garden Revisited, a folded needlecase. You do the stitching and then attend the class to learn how to finish the project. EGA sent information on extended study classes. The Heart of Shenandoah books
arrived and are available for those who signed up for one.
Diane Myers had a basket to take to GLR Seminar with all sorts of goodies to share. The Toledo MudHens are having a stitch and pitch on June 25th at 7:00 p.m. Register on their website and make sure to say you are with NAGT.
Marilyn Freeman introduced our two guests: Kelly Jackson and Ann Simmons.
Kay Griffin has started the kissing pillows for soldiers project and passed out kits to anyone who wanted to participate. Please have them completed by the June meeting so they can be used for an August deployment.
Newsletter- Su Pellitieri said the deadline will be after GLR seminar, so have items to her by 1st weekend in May. She would appreciate information on teachers, special projects, hints and tips for stitchers, such as how Su found a different use for ammo boxes...they hold lots of threads!
Caren asked for information about seminar that she can use in the President's letter.
Program - Kim Carles-Hammer said the May meeting will be completing the Biscornu project with Sue Hojnacki and the June program will be Christine Hampshire sharing the process she went through for her EGA Master Craftsman, our Potluck dinner and Get It Finished.
Treasurer's Report-Nancy Wright reported as of 3/18/09 we have $2,048.15 in our Charter One Checking account and $1,074.41 in our Charter One Savings account; 5/3 CD is $2,126.25 and 5/3 Savings is $1,050.85.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Monday, April 13, 2009
MINUTES OF THE MONTHLY MEETING OF THE NEEDLE ARTS GUILD OF TOLEDO - March 18, 2009
The Needle Arts Guild of Toledo met at First Unitarian Church in Fellowship Hall at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, March 18, 2009. President Caren Scarbrough presided and welcomed two guests and 33 members. Annette Hill reported that she had been asked to take minutes for tonight’s meeting in the absence of our Secretary, Cassie Jamet. Annette provided copies of last month’s board meeting and monthly meeting minutes and advised that prior minutes have been posted to our blog. Treasurer Nancy Wright reported that our account balances are as follows: Checking account, $1887.65; Fifth Third Certificate of Deposit, $2126.25; Fifth Third Savings, $1505.85; and Charter One Savings, $1074.41.
Caren welcomed our guest speaker, , who is in charge of the needlework exhibits at the Lucas County Fair. He told members that he is open to all suggestions and wants to know what we are working on and wants to tailor the fair show to fit current practices. He announced that this year’s fair booklet would be published soon. A $15.00 fee will allow you to enter into any categories of exhibits, and will also entitle you to admission to the fair for the whole week. If we are in need of meeting space, they have the 4-H Club room, which is larger than our current meeting space here at First Unitarian. The Fair Board is eager to have groups demonstrate for the public during fair week. Members asked about the security of the exhibit area. The close cases are backed up to the walls so that they are quite difficult to get into, and some can even be locked. There are also security officers patrolling the premises. They have never had anything stolen from a fair exhibit.
Members asked about their judges. The get at least two judges and sometimes three. They are not necessarily certified by any organization.
He will provide entry forms and information about the exhibit for our next meeting. They intend to have the entry forms available online this year as well.
Our membership will discuss this opportunity and email any feedback to Caren, and our first guest speaker then departed.
Caren then had members share their Get It Finished Program projects with each other.
Our second guest speaker, Gretchen Schultz, was introduced by our Program Chairman, Kim Hammer. Gretchen is associated with the local quilt shop, The Quilt Foundry, and has also been collecting antique needlework tools for 20 years. She presented a slide show, lecture and exhibit of her collection.
There was a drawing for tonight’s gift bag. A Silent Auction was conducted for the five remaining books from our now defunct library.
Caren announced that our 2008 account books have been audited and all is in order.
Program Chairman, Kim Hammer announced that our April program will be an EGA Petite Project entitled "Blackwork Dolls." This is a repeat program from several years ago and members are encouraged to bring in their previous projects in whatever stage of completion to share with the group. Sue Hojnacki circulated samples of Biscornu and provided patterns that would be appropriate for these projects in the latest edition of the newsletter. Karlyn displayed her work on the armchair caddy that will be our program in August. Kim reminded members to set aside needlework items that we would like to sell in our July Garage Sale. Proceeds from the sale will be put towards bringing in a teacher.
Donna Cairns is still sending stitching kits to Brooks Army Medical Facility and welcomes donations.
Show Chairman Sue Wiemer announced that she has a signed contract from the judge for our show this fall. Su Pellitieri asked that members who are attending regional seminar please take entry forms and flyers for our fall show to distribute there. Christine Hampshire has already arranged to promote our show in the regional seminar’s daily newsletter.
Membership Chairman Diane Myers distributed new membership rosters to everyone.
Members were encouraged to bring donations for our contribution to the opportunity drawing at the regional seminar to the next meeting.
Christine Hampshire announced that she is collecting more contact addresses for publications in which to promote our annual show.
Caren thanked Anna Kerlin for tracking our volunteer hours diligently during the past year at Toledo Botanical Garden. TBG sent us a bill for $200.00 and Caren responded with documentation of our volunteer hours which therefore waived the fee. They did not reply and we consider the matter settled.
Our guest speaker, Gretchen Schultz, displayed a vintage embroidered piece that someone brought to their shop in search of someone who could repair a hole. She asked members is anyone was interested in assisting.
Irene Leonard reported to members that there is more interest in stitching the Heart of Shenandoah project as a group than any of the Group Correspondence Courses which were suggested. If anyone is interested in participating, they should sign up tonight and pay $15.00 in advance for the book. We will assemble kits as a group to save money. A Group Correspondence Course will be considered in the future after this project is completed.
The guild membership discussed bringing in a teacher for a workshop. It has been suggested that we use the 2009 and 2010 education allotment in combination to hire a teacher for the spring of 2010. We would need at least 10 members participating to qualify to use the education fund money for this purpose. Members are asked to submit suggestions for teachers and classes for consideration. Members attending regional seminar in April are asked to check out Teacher’s Showcase for possibilities. Members are asked to have suggestions submitted by the May meeting so that we can proceed with planning. Christine Hampshire asked if we could consider doing a pilot class for a teacher. Teachers sometimes offer that opportunity at a discount price in exchange for the feedback required from the participants. A pilot class is also a new project which has not yet become available at seminars.
Refreshments for this evening’s meeting were provided by Marilyn Freeman and Katherine Thompson. The meeting was adjourned. Our next monthly meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 15, 2009.
Respectfully submitted, Annette Meyer Hill
Caren welcomed our guest speaker, , who is in charge of the needlework exhibits at the Lucas County Fair. He told members that he is open to all suggestions and wants to know what we are working on and wants to tailor the fair show to fit current practices. He announced that this year’s fair booklet would be published soon. A $15.00 fee will allow you to enter into any categories of exhibits, and will also entitle you to admission to the fair for the whole week. If we are in need of meeting space, they have the 4-H Club room, which is larger than our current meeting space here at First Unitarian. The Fair Board is eager to have groups demonstrate for the public during fair week. Members asked about the security of the exhibit area. The close cases are backed up to the walls so that they are quite difficult to get into, and some can even be locked. There are also security officers patrolling the premises. They have never had anything stolen from a fair exhibit.
Members asked about their judges. The get at least two judges and sometimes three. They are not necessarily certified by any organization.
He will provide entry forms and information about the exhibit for our next meeting. They intend to have the entry forms available online this year as well.
Our membership will discuss this opportunity and email any feedback to Caren, and our first guest speaker then departed.
Caren then had members share their Get It Finished Program projects with each other.
Our second guest speaker, Gretchen Schultz, was introduced by our Program Chairman, Kim Hammer. Gretchen is associated with the local quilt shop, The Quilt Foundry, and has also been collecting antique needlework tools for 20 years. She presented a slide show, lecture and exhibit of her collection.
There was a drawing for tonight’s gift bag. A Silent Auction was conducted for the five remaining books from our now defunct library.
Caren announced that our 2008 account books have been audited and all is in order.
Program Chairman, Kim Hammer announced that our April program will be an EGA Petite Project entitled "Blackwork Dolls." This is a repeat program from several years ago and members are encouraged to bring in their previous projects in whatever stage of completion to share with the group. Sue Hojnacki circulated samples of Biscornu and provided patterns that would be appropriate for these projects in the latest edition of the newsletter. Karlyn displayed her work on the armchair caddy that will be our program in August. Kim reminded members to set aside needlework items that we would like to sell in our July Garage Sale. Proceeds from the sale will be put towards bringing in a teacher.
Donna Cairns is still sending stitching kits to Brooks Army Medical Facility and welcomes donations.
Show Chairman Sue Wiemer announced that she has a signed contract from the judge for our show this fall. Su Pellitieri asked that members who are attending regional seminar please take entry forms and flyers for our fall show to distribute there. Christine Hampshire has already arranged to promote our show in the regional seminar’s daily newsletter.
Membership Chairman Diane Myers distributed new membership rosters to everyone.
Members were encouraged to bring donations for our contribution to the opportunity drawing at the regional seminar to the next meeting.
Christine Hampshire announced that she is collecting more contact addresses for publications in which to promote our annual show.
Caren thanked Anna Kerlin for tracking our volunteer hours diligently during the past year at Toledo Botanical Garden. TBG sent us a bill for $200.00 and Caren responded with documentation of our volunteer hours which therefore waived the fee. They did not reply and we consider the matter settled.
Our guest speaker, Gretchen Schultz, displayed a vintage embroidered piece that someone brought to their shop in search of someone who could repair a hole. She asked members is anyone was interested in assisting.
Irene Leonard reported to members that there is more interest in stitching the Heart of Shenandoah project as a group than any of the Group Correspondence Courses which were suggested. If anyone is interested in participating, they should sign up tonight and pay $15.00 in advance for the book. We will assemble kits as a group to save money. A Group Correspondence Course will be considered in the future after this project is completed.
The guild membership discussed bringing in a teacher for a workshop. It has been suggested that we use the 2009 and 2010 education allotment in combination to hire a teacher for the spring of 2010. We would need at least 10 members participating to qualify to use the education fund money for this purpose. Members are asked to submit suggestions for teachers and classes for consideration. Members attending regional seminar in April are asked to check out Teacher’s Showcase for possibilities. Members are asked to have suggestions submitted by the May meeting so that we can proceed with planning. Christine Hampshire asked if we could consider doing a pilot class for a teacher. Teachers sometimes offer that opportunity at a discount price in exchange for the feedback required from the participants. A pilot class is also a new project which has not yet become available at seminars.
Refreshments for this evening’s meeting were provided by Marilyn Freeman and Katherine Thompson. The meeting was adjourned. Our next monthly meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 15, 2009.
Respectfully submitted, Annette Meyer Hill
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
MINUTES OF THE MONTHLY MEETING OF THE NEEDLE ARTS GUILD OF TOLEDO, February 18, 2009
The Needle Arts Guild of Toledo met on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 in the Fellowship Hall of First Unitarian Church of Toledo. With President Caren Scarbrough out of town, and President-Elect Sue Hojnacki ill, Treasurer Nancy Wright presided over the meeting which began at 6:45 pm. There were 18 members present and no guests. Annette Hill provided copies of minutes from the January meeting which were written by Marianne Mussett. Annette will take minutes this evening in the absence of Secretary Cassie
Treasurer Nancy Wright reports the following bank account balances as of January 31, 2009: Fifth Third CD $2126.25; Fifth Third Savings $1050.78; Charter One Savings $1074.41; and Charter One Checking $1872.77.
Nancy reminded members that there are five books left from our now disbanded library which will be available for sale at the March meeting. There will be an announcement in the newsletter.
The next Board meeting will be on March 5 at the Barnes and Nobles at The Shops at Fallen Timbers at 6:30 pm.
Show Chairman Sue Wiemer announced that Sandy Rogers will judge our annual show in September. The show will be on Friday and Saturday this year, because the library has limited staff on Sundays and does not want us to have the show open then. The dates are September 25 and 26. We will accept entries on Wednesday the 23rd, and judge on Thursday the 24th. This actually gives us more time for set-up, as the library is open until 9:00 pm on Thursdays. We will change the judge’s contract to read that we will reimburse for mileage at the rate set by the IRS that is in effect at the time of the show.
Irene Leonard asked members to consider participation in two Group Correspondence Courses: Cleopatra’s Cat, which is a Canvaswork piece, or the Stumpwork class that is available. We will also continue to consider doing the Heart of Shenandoah project as a group project. It was also announced that Jane Zimmerman has retired and is selling some of her stash online at www.janezimmerman.com.
Su Pellietieri reports that the newsletter deadline is February 25. She needs information on the books to be sold at the March meeting and will contact Caren.
Program chairman, Kim Hammer, passed a sign up sheet for the Heart of Shenandoah book which costs $15.00 which members should pay in advance. Kim or Irene will order them. Since Sue Hojnacki is not present tonight, Kim will arrange for her to provide pattern information for the Biscornu designs which are tonight’s scheduled program for the newsletter, and also assure that the patterns will be available next month so that we can work them up in time for August. For our March program, Diane Myers put her in touch with Gretchen Schultz who has collected antique needlework tools and will present a slide show. Members should bring any antique tools they would like to share. It is also time to share our Get it Finished items at the March meeting as well. In
April we will have Ann Rorarius teaching Blackwork Dolls Petite Project which we have done before. If you began it back then, bring in your finished project, or finish your unfinished one with us. In May, Sue Hojnacki will teach us finishing techniques for the Biscornu project which was scheduled for tonight. In June we will have our annual Potluck. In July we will have a garage sale of needlework items, so members are encouraged to gather items to sell. In August, Karlyn will teach an armchair caddy type project that members can coordinate with their Biscornu design.
Donna Cairns recruited additional volunteers for refreshments in coming months.
Several members shared their Contract to Finish project from the January program.
The meeting was then adjourned and members visited with each other and shared refreshments. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 18, 2009.
Respectfully submitted,Annette Meyer Hill
Treasurer Nancy Wright reports the following bank account balances as of January 31, 2009: Fifth Third CD $2126.25; Fifth Third Savings $1050.78; Charter One Savings $1074.41; and Charter One Checking $1872.77.
Nancy reminded members that there are five books left from our now disbanded library which will be available for sale at the March meeting. There will be an announcement in the newsletter.
The next Board meeting will be on March 5 at the Barnes and Nobles at The Shops at Fallen Timbers at 6:30 pm.
Show Chairman Sue Wiemer announced that Sandy Rogers will judge our annual show in September. The show will be on Friday and Saturday this year, because the library has limited staff on Sundays and does not want us to have the show open then. The dates are September 25 and 26. We will accept entries on Wednesday the 23rd, and judge on Thursday the 24th. This actually gives us more time for set-up, as the library is open until 9:00 pm on Thursdays. We will change the judge’s contract to read that we will reimburse for mileage at the rate set by the IRS that is in effect at the time of the show.
Irene Leonard asked members to consider participation in two Group Correspondence Courses: Cleopatra’s Cat, which is a Canvaswork piece, or the Stumpwork class that is available. We will also continue to consider doing the Heart of Shenandoah project as a group project. It was also announced that Jane Zimmerman has retired and is selling some of her stash online at www.janezimmerman.com.
Su Pellietieri reports that the newsletter deadline is February 25. She needs information on the books to be sold at the March meeting and will contact Caren.
Program chairman, Kim Hammer, passed a sign up sheet for the Heart of Shenandoah book which costs $15.00 which members should pay in advance. Kim or Irene will order them. Since Sue Hojnacki is not present tonight, Kim will arrange for her to provide pattern information for the Biscornu designs which are tonight’s scheduled program for the newsletter, and also assure that the patterns will be available next month so that we can work them up in time for August. For our March program, Diane Myers put her in touch with Gretchen Schultz who has collected antique needlework tools and will present a slide show. Members should bring any antique tools they would like to share. It is also time to share our Get it Finished items at the March meeting as well. In
April we will have Ann Rorarius teaching Blackwork Dolls Petite Project which we have done before. If you began it back then, bring in your finished project, or finish your unfinished one with us. In May, Sue Hojnacki will teach us finishing techniques for the Biscornu project which was scheduled for tonight. In June we will have our annual Potluck. In July we will have a garage sale of needlework items, so members are encouraged to gather items to sell. In August, Karlyn will teach an armchair caddy type project that members can coordinate with their Biscornu design.
Donna Cairns recruited additional volunteers for refreshments in coming months.
Several members shared their Contract to Finish project from the January program.
The meeting was then adjourned and members visited with each other and shared refreshments. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 18, 2009.
Respectfully submitted,Annette Meyer Hill
Monday, February 9, 2009
Minutes of the Monthly Meeting of the Needle Arts Guild of Toledo
Meeting Minutes for January 21, 2009
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by President-elect Sue Hojnacki.
There is a sign up sheet going around for attendance at this meeting. Thanks to Annette Hill for sponsoring us in our new location, First Unitarian Church on Glendale Avenue.
There were no formal reports from the Secretary or the Treasurer.
Membership: Diane Myers reported that February is National Embroidery Month.
Feb. 7th is National Stitch In Day. We will be at the Maumee Public Library from
10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. to stitch, with four people at a time, due to limited seating. Please sign up for one of two times: 10:00 a.m. to Noon or Noon to 2:00 p.m. We will also
have a display set up. Diane contacted Franklin Park Mall to see about stitching there but the cost would have been $400. Diane has prepared a new roster which she will bring next time. We have 46 members.
Show: Sue Wiemer reported that we will be having our show at Sanger Branch Library on September 23 - 26, 2009. This is actually a day earlier in the week, as the library has a new policy about not using meeting rooms on Sundays due to staffing shortages. Registration will begin on Wednesday, September 23 from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. with guild members coming at 3:00 p.m. to learn their duties. The judging will be on Thursday, September 24 and the show will be on Friday and Saturday, September 25 and 26. There will not be any critiques of the needlework.
Education: Irene Leonard reported that the correspondence course catalog arrived as part of the current issue of Needle Arts magazine. If there are 10 members interested in a course then we may be able to get some funding from the guild. A meeting place will be needed for the group correspondence class. Irene reminded us that we also have a number of projects from EGA which we can do as a group. If you are interested in having a teacher this fall, please contact Irene or someone else on the Board with your idea. We would like to do something like we did last fall at the 577 Foundation.
Su Pellitieri reported that she had heard from Cindy Valentine about the correspondence course that was finished last year. We should get our items back soon. "You guys rock," was Cindy’s complimentary remark about our group. She was very pleased with the work our group did and will be glad to judge others afterward if you get your piece finished before too long. Cindy will be at GLR in April.
Newsletter: Su reported that the deadline is February 25.
Publicity: Christine Hampshire is our new chair for publicity. There was an article in the Blade on January 21, 2009 about our dismissal from TBG. We were also noted on the activities page. A copy of the article will be mailed to President Caren Scarbrough who is out of town. Christine would like to send out more descriptions of our programs. She wants to start with the national magazines, neighborhood papers, or blogs involved with needlework. Christine will also help with the publicity for our show.
Hostess: Donna Cairns is not here tonight so Helen Zeller is sending around the sign up sheet for bringing treats. The hostesses for tonight’s meeting are Irene Leonard and Diane Myers.
There were no guests at the meeting tonight.
Program: Kim Hammer sent around the contract for us to sign for completion of an old project over this next year. If we finish our project by December, 2009 then we will be rewarded in some way. Our February program will have Sue Hojnacki introducing us to "tuffets biscornu" or pin cushions. We will start the project and for the May program Sue will show us the art of finishing our tuffets. Also, Christine Hampshire will share her Master Craftsman steps with us as part of our February program.
New Business: Sue H. noted that our Bylaws need to be changed because of our meeting date change from the second Wednesday to the third Wednesday of the month. Caren Scarbrough has worked on the minor changes and will bring the completed bylaws for a vote. Caren is also planning to address who may be voting members on the Board.
When we established the Evelyn Goodeman Memorial Education Fund we made about $8,000 when we had the sale of Evelyn’s stash several years ago. Shirley Fischer proposed how we should spend the money. We will need to revise the language pertaining to how the funds are distributed now that we are no longer meeting at TBG. EGA will get any funds that are remaining if we ever disband as a guild. The plan allows for us to have certificates of deposit in the amount of $500 available for a teacher and/or 3 correspondence courses per year. The Education chairman is responsible for arranging this. Additional funds would be paid by the members. A motion was made by Christine Hampshire to make the necessary changes in the fund documents, seconded by Katherine Thompson and passed by the members.
Katherine Thompson noted that she still has 5 books from the guild library in her car. It was decided to leave further discussion about what to do with the books until the March Board meeting when Caren is back in town.
There will not be a February Board meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by President-elect Sue Hojnacki.
There is a sign up sheet going around for attendance at this meeting. Thanks to Annette Hill for sponsoring us in our new location, First Unitarian Church on Glendale Avenue.
There were no formal reports from the Secretary or the Treasurer.
Membership: Diane Myers reported that February is National Embroidery Month.
Feb. 7th is National Stitch In Day. We will be at the Maumee Public Library from
10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. to stitch, with four people at a time, due to limited seating. Please sign up for one of two times: 10:00 a.m. to Noon or Noon to 2:00 p.m. We will also
have a display set up. Diane contacted Franklin Park Mall to see about stitching there but the cost would have been $400. Diane has prepared a new roster which she will bring next time. We have 46 members.
Show: Sue Wiemer reported that we will be having our show at Sanger Branch Library on September 23 - 26, 2009. This is actually a day earlier in the week, as the library has a new policy about not using meeting rooms on Sundays due to staffing shortages. Registration will begin on Wednesday, September 23 from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. with guild members coming at 3:00 p.m. to learn their duties. The judging will be on Thursday, September 24 and the show will be on Friday and Saturday, September 25 and 26. There will not be any critiques of the needlework.
Education: Irene Leonard reported that the correspondence course catalog arrived as part of the current issue of Needle Arts magazine. If there are 10 members interested in a course then we may be able to get some funding from the guild. A meeting place will be needed for the group correspondence class. Irene reminded us that we also have a number of projects from EGA which we can do as a group. If you are interested in having a teacher this fall, please contact Irene or someone else on the Board with your idea. We would like to do something like we did last fall at the 577 Foundation.
Su Pellitieri reported that she had heard from Cindy Valentine about the correspondence course that was finished last year. We should get our items back soon. "You guys rock," was Cindy’s complimentary remark about our group. She was very pleased with the work our group did and will be glad to judge others afterward if you get your piece finished before too long. Cindy will be at GLR in April.
Newsletter: Su reported that the deadline is February 25.
Publicity: Christine Hampshire is our new chair for publicity. There was an article in the Blade on January 21, 2009 about our dismissal from TBG. We were also noted on the activities page. A copy of the article will be mailed to President Caren Scarbrough who is out of town. Christine would like to send out more descriptions of our programs. She wants to start with the national magazines, neighborhood papers, or blogs involved with needlework. Christine will also help with the publicity for our show.
Hostess: Donna Cairns is not here tonight so Helen Zeller is sending around the sign up sheet for bringing treats. The hostesses for tonight’s meeting are Irene Leonard and Diane Myers.
There were no guests at the meeting tonight.
Program: Kim Hammer sent around the contract for us to sign for completion of an old project over this next year. If we finish our project by December, 2009 then we will be rewarded in some way. Our February program will have Sue Hojnacki introducing us to "tuffets biscornu" or pin cushions. We will start the project and for the May program Sue will show us the art of finishing our tuffets. Also, Christine Hampshire will share her Master Craftsman steps with us as part of our February program.
New Business: Sue H. noted that our Bylaws need to be changed because of our meeting date change from the second Wednesday to the third Wednesday of the month. Caren Scarbrough has worked on the minor changes and will bring the completed bylaws for a vote. Caren is also planning to address who may be voting members on the Board.
When we established the Evelyn Goodeman Memorial Education Fund we made about $8,000 when we had the sale of Evelyn’s stash several years ago. Shirley Fischer proposed how we should spend the money. We will need to revise the language pertaining to how the funds are distributed now that we are no longer meeting at TBG. EGA will get any funds that are remaining if we ever disband as a guild. The plan allows for us to have certificates of deposit in the amount of $500 available for a teacher and/or 3 correspondence courses per year. The Education chairman is responsible for arranging this. Additional funds would be paid by the members. A motion was made by Christine Hampshire to make the necessary changes in the fund documents, seconded by Katherine Thompson and passed by the members.
Katherine Thompson noted that she still has 5 books from the guild library in her car. It was decided to leave further discussion about what to do with the books until the March Board meeting when Caren is back in town.
There will not be a February Board meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
Monday, January 5, 2009
MINUTES OF THE MONTHLY MEETING OF THE NEEDLE ARTS GUILD OF TOLEDO - November 12, 2008
The monthly meeting of the Needle Arts Guild of Toledo met at 6:30 pm in the Terrace Room of the Conference Center at the Toledo Botanical Garden on Wednesday, November 12, 2008. Due to the absence of Maria Nowicki, the meeting was conducted by Past President, Marianne Mussett.
[Due to a computer malfunction, the notes for the first portion of the meeting unfortunately were destroyed.]
The second portion of the meeting included a show and tell by all members of hand-stitched family heirlooms. Gifts were distributed to Secret Stitchers. The monthly Gift bag drawing was won by Anna Kerlin.
Marianne presented to the membership the slate of officer candidates which resulted from the efforts of the Nominating Committee, as follows:
President-Elect – Sue Hojnacki
Secretary - Cassie Jamet
Program Chairman – Kim Hammer
Assistant Program Chairman – Karlynn Thompson
Great Lakes Representative – Annette Hill
There were no nominations from the floor. Marianne moved that the slate be approved by unanimous vote. Peverley Hormann seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. The officers were then installed in a short ceremony.
Because we will not be meeting at the Toledo Botanical Garden any longer, and therefore have no permanent storage space, the contents of our library were auctioned off to members by silent auction. The most valuable books were saved for compilation into an opportunity drawing basket at a later date. The proceeds from the auction will be deposited into our general treasury.
The meeting was then adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Annette Meyer Hill
[Due to a computer malfunction, the notes for the first portion of the meeting unfortunately were destroyed.]
The second portion of the meeting included a show and tell by all members of hand-stitched family heirlooms. Gifts were distributed to Secret Stitchers. The monthly Gift bag drawing was won by Anna Kerlin.
Marianne presented to the membership the slate of officer candidates which resulted from the efforts of the Nominating Committee, as follows:
President-Elect – Sue Hojnacki
Secretary - Cassie Jamet
Program Chairman – Kim Hammer
Assistant Program Chairman – Karlynn Thompson
Great Lakes Representative – Annette Hill
There were no nominations from the floor. Marianne moved that the slate be approved by unanimous vote. Peverley Hormann seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. The officers were then installed in a short ceremony.
Because we will not be meeting at the Toledo Botanical Garden any longer, and therefore have no permanent storage space, the contents of our library were auctioned off to members by silent auction. The most valuable books were saved for compilation into an opportunity drawing basket at a later date. The proceeds from the auction will be deposited into our general treasury.
The meeting was then adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Annette Meyer Hill
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
MINUTES OF THE MONTHLY MEETING OF THE NEEDLE ARTS GUILD OF TOLEDO - October 8, 2008
President-Elect Caren Scarbrough presided in the absence of President Maria Nowicki. She brought the November meeting of the Needle Arts Guild of Toledo to order at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 in the Terrace Room of the Needle Arts Guild of Toledo. The meeting had been rescheduled to 7:00 due to the use of the Terrace Room by the Board of Directors of the Toledo Botanical Garden. There were 27 members present, and one guest, Barbara McMines, from the state of Oregon who attended with her relative, Diane Myers.
Annette Hill reported that minutes of recent meetings have been posted to the blog and copies are available this evening for review. Annette also reported on the Great Lakes Region Fall Meeting which she attended on September 20, 2008 in Dayton, Ohio. The GLR committee reports are available for review by members. She reported that Melba Moore is collecting projects to be collected into an updated Pandora’s Box for distribution among member chapters for use as meeting programs.
Caren thanked our Show Chairman, Peverley Hormann and Show Registrar, Su Pellitieri, and all members who helped for their efforts in bringing about another very successful exhibit. She then invited members to name their favorite stitching tool as they introduced themselves.
Newsletter Editor Su Pellitieri advised members that our free website at AOL would not be free anymore. Su and her husband, Tom, will investigate our options and report back. Annette Hill reported that at the Regional Fall Meeting, Representatives were reminded that chapters may have a free web page in conjunction with the GLR website.
Diane Myers, who assisted our Judge during our September annual show, was asked to explain some of the judge's decisions. She reported that in some larger categories, the judge split the category into separate sub-categories for large pieces and small pieces, which explains some of the confusion about ribbons within the same category having different scores.
Anna Kerlin reported that the Resident Organization Council for TBG will meet next Wednesday, October 15. She also reported that we have 204 ½ hours volunteer credit toward next year.
Donna Cairns reported that we received 54 kits at our annual show to send to the Brooks Army Medical Center. We received another recognition and thank you certificate from them, which was passed for members to see. Donna told members that she met Catherine Depew at our show who had come specifically because of mention in The Blade of this program. She is the mother of a serviceman who was killed in service and wrote a book called The Blue Star.
Program Chairman Irene Leonard advised members that she had received an email from an inactive member asking about whether we would be participating in the Soldier’s Kissing Pillows program which was written up in Needle Arts. Sue Hojnacki will investigate the program further and report back to members. Irene advised members that this month’s stitch of the month program will be on filling stitches. In November, members are asked to bring in heirloom needlework to share.
Outgoing Show Chairman Peverley Hormann thanked all members who helped us present another successful show.
Su Pellitieri reported that our Moonlight Sonata Group Correspondence Course pieces are due at the December meeting. Members should advise her if they will be completing the pieces in time to submit them to the teacher for evaluation.
Diane Myers advised members that she prepared maps for members to the 577 Foundation in Perrysburg for our November 1 stitching program on Cloth Journals. A sign-up sheet was passed for the potluck lunch which members will share. Members may still sign up to participate, but the book order has already been sent in. There is a room cost of $150.00. Members voted that this fee will be paid from the guild treasury.
Caren asked for volunteers for our Nominating Committee. We will need nominees for President-Elect, Program Chairman, Assistant Program Chairman, Secretary and Assistant Show Chairman. Marianne Mussett, Nancy Wright and Sue Hojnacki volunteered. The slate of nominees will be presented at the November meeting and voting will take place. Installment of new officers will be at the December meeting.
Caren reminded members to complete their stocking-themed ornaments for our wreath and get them to Cathy Studer, who will assemble the wreath for our December raffle.
If members are not wearing their nametags this evening, they are asked to contribute $0.25 to the kitty. Gifts from Secret Stitches were distributed. Tonight’s gift bag drawing was contributed by Irene Leonard. Our November gift bag will be donated by Peverley Hormann. Members were reminded that in December, we will have our annual cookie exchange and ornament exchange.
Caren then asked for discussion about bringing in a well-known teacher for a workshop, perhaps in the spring of 2009. Members are asked to submit suggestions and we will investigate them in the coming months.
Sue Hojnacki and other members shared information with members concerning the Shining Needle Society, which is a web-based group which offers embroidery classes and online discussion groups. Joining the group is free. There are fees for classes. Gay Ann Rogers and Jane Zimmerman are both involved and there are a lot of great classes offered.
Historian Katherine Thompson will be assembling a scrapbook to commemorate this year. Members are asked to send her any photos or information that should be included.
Several members are interested in rejuvenating our evening stitch-ins. They will be held on the third Tuesday of each month from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The next one will be at Katherine Thompson’s home on October 21. The daytime stitch-ins continue every Thursday. This week’s is at Kay Griffith’s home in Defiance, Ohio.
Members were advised that the 2009 Ohio State Day will be held in Ohio’s Amish country on Saturday, April 25. The Great Lakes Regional Seminar will be held in Dearborn, Michigan. Brochures are available in printed and online formats.
The meeting was then adjourned for refreshments and the filling stitch program.
Respectfully submitted,
Annette Meyer Hill
Annette Hill reported that minutes of recent meetings have been posted to the blog and copies are available this evening for review. Annette also reported on the Great Lakes Region Fall Meeting which she attended on September 20, 2008 in Dayton, Ohio. The GLR committee reports are available for review by members. She reported that Melba Moore is collecting projects to be collected into an updated Pandora’s Box for distribution among member chapters for use as meeting programs.
Caren thanked our Show Chairman, Peverley Hormann and Show Registrar, Su Pellitieri, and all members who helped for their efforts in bringing about another very successful exhibit. She then invited members to name their favorite stitching tool as they introduced themselves.
Newsletter Editor Su Pellitieri advised members that our free website at AOL would not be free anymore. Su and her husband, Tom, will investigate our options and report back. Annette Hill reported that at the Regional Fall Meeting, Representatives were reminded that chapters may have a free web page in conjunction with the GLR website.
Diane Myers, who assisted our Judge during our September annual show, was asked to explain some of the judge's decisions. She reported that in some larger categories, the judge split the category into separate sub-categories for large pieces and small pieces, which explains some of the confusion about ribbons within the same category having different scores.
Anna Kerlin reported that the Resident Organization Council for TBG will meet next Wednesday, October 15. She also reported that we have 204 ½ hours volunteer credit toward next year.
Donna Cairns reported that we received 54 kits at our annual show to send to the Brooks Army Medical Center. We received another recognition and thank you certificate from them, which was passed for members to see. Donna told members that she met Catherine Depew at our show who had come specifically because of mention in The Blade of this program. She is the mother of a serviceman who was killed in service and wrote a book called The Blue Star.
Program Chairman Irene Leonard advised members that she had received an email from an inactive member asking about whether we would be participating in the Soldier’s Kissing Pillows program which was written up in Needle Arts. Sue Hojnacki will investigate the program further and report back to members. Irene advised members that this month’s stitch of the month program will be on filling stitches. In November, members are asked to bring in heirloom needlework to share.
Outgoing Show Chairman Peverley Hormann thanked all members who helped us present another successful show.
Su Pellitieri reported that our Moonlight Sonata Group Correspondence Course pieces are due at the December meeting. Members should advise her if they will be completing the pieces in time to submit them to the teacher for evaluation.
Diane Myers advised members that she prepared maps for members to the 577 Foundation in Perrysburg for our November 1 stitching program on Cloth Journals. A sign-up sheet was passed for the potluck lunch which members will share. Members may still sign up to participate, but the book order has already been sent in. There is a room cost of $150.00. Members voted that this fee will be paid from the guild treasury.
Caren asked for volunteers for our Nominating Committee. We will need nominees for President-Elect, Program Chairman, Assistant Program Chairman, Secretary and Assistant Show Chairman. Marianne Mussett, Nancy Wright and Sue Hojnacki volunteered. The slate of nominees will be presented at the November meeting and voting will take place. Installment of new officers will be at the December meeting.
Caren reminded members to complete their stocking-themed ornaments for our wreath and get them to Cathy Studer, who will assemble the wreath for our December raffle.
If members are not wearing their nametags this evening, they are asked to contribute $0.25 to the kitty. Gifts from Secret Stitches were distributed. Tonight’s gift bag drawing was contributed by Irene Leonard. Our November gift bag will be donated by Peverley Hormann. Members were reminded that in December, we will have our annual cookie exchange and ornament exchange.
Caren then asked for discussion about bringing in a well-known teacher for a workshop, perhaps in the spring of 2009. Members are asked to submit suggestions and we will investigate them in the coming months.
Sue Hojnacki and other members shared information with members concerning the Shining Needle Society, which is a web-based group which offers embroidery classes and online discussion groups. Joining the group is free. There are fees for classes. Gay Ann Rogers and Jane Zimmerman are both involved and there are a lot of great classes offered.
Historian Katherine Thompson will be assembling a scrapbook to commemorate this year. Members are asked to send her any photos or information that should be included.
Several members are interested in rejuvenating our evening stitch-ins. They will be held on the third Tuesday of each month from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The next one will be at Katherine Thompson’s home on October 21. The daytime stitch-ins continue every Thursday. This week’s is at Kay Griffith’s home in Defiance, Ohio.
Members were advised that the 2009 Ohio State Day will be held in Ohio’s Amish country on Saturday, April 25. The Great Lakes Regional Seminar will be held in Dearborn, Michigan. Brochures are available in printed and online formats.
The meeting was then adjourned for refreshments and the filling stitch program.
Respectfully submitted,
Annette Meyer Hill
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