October 10, 2007
President Marianne Mussett called the meeting to order at 6:35 pm in the Conference Center at the Toledo Botanical Garden. There were 25 members present. Marianne reported that some minutes have been posted, and the remaining outstanding minutes will be posted soon. These have been delayed due to the illness of the Secretary.
Treasurer Karlyn Thompson reported that the balance in our savings account is $2060.73, and in our checking account, the balance is $2218.96. We also have $2000 invested in a CD which we will roll over into another CD. Revenues from our annual show including $555.00 from entrance fees, plus $50.00 in contributions, for a total of $605.00. Show expenses totaled $457.71. Our judge returned a portion of her fee as a donation to our guild.
Membership chairman, Donna Mohn, was not present, but Karlyn Thompson reports that after verifying our membership list against the list of dues paid, we have 44 members.
There were no reports from Education Committee or the Outreach Committee.
The Newsletter Chairman, Su Pellitieri advised members that the next newsletter deadline is October 25.
Resident Organization Council representative, Anna Kerlin, reports that the next meeting is November 5. All members are encouraged to vote for the Metroparks levy, which will also benefit the associated Toledo Botanical Garden. The Fall Festival is scheduled for October 14, here at TBG from noon to 4:00 pm Sunday. There will be a Scarecrow contest. Members are reminded that our 3rd quarter volunteer sheets are due soon. The ROC needs volunteers to fill the officer’s positions. A President, a Vice-President, a Treasurer and a Secretary are all needed. They meet on the second Wednesday of every month at noon. Anna has a sign up sheet for manning the raffle booth for Heralding the Holidays. Any ornaments members wish to make and donate to our wreath donation to the raffle need to be brought in by the November meeting on the 14th, in order to allow time to decorate the wreath with them.
Outgoing Show Chairman, Diane Myers reported that there were 9 show programs left if anyone wanted them. She also advised that she bought a mechanical clicker type of counter which we can use to count the visitors to our show in the future. Many people do not take the trouble to sign our guest book. We had 38 show exhibitors, and 114 items in the show. 57% of the show entries received ribbons. According to the guest book, we had 257 visitors in attendance. Members recount that this year’s crowd seemed a lot different, and asked many more questions. Su recommends that we drop the judge’s critique program. Not that many people request it, we don’t get the money anyway, and we are now more pressured for the time to complete the critiques. Su Pellitieri made a motion to discontinue the practice, Marilyn Freeman seconded the motion, and it passed by majority vote.
Regarding our Program Committee, Su Pellitieri will teach tonight’s program in Reversible Cross-Stitch. In November, Donna Mohn will present a lecture on Hungarian embroidery. No materials will be required.
The Nominating Committee reported that they have a slate of candidates for the November election. Nancy Wright will run for Treasurer, Irene Leonard will run for Program Chairman, and Caren Scarbrough will run for President Elect. Nominations can still be taken from the floor.
Donna Cairns received many kits at the show for donation to the Brooks Army base medical facility.
Members were advised that the Sylvania Senior Center has scheduled a presentation by Judy Balogh on Hungarian embroidery during the day.
Diane Myers reported that the Penta-County Vocational School representative will be at our November meeting to be presented with the bookmarks our members made and donated to their GED incentive program. Diane advises that hundreds of people go through this program, so feel free to bring more bookmarks to the November meeting.
The meeting was then adjourned, and Su Pellitieri conducted the educational program for the evening.
Respectfully submitted,
Annette Meyer Hill
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Monthly Meeting Minutes
SEPTEMBER 12, 2007
President Marianne Mussett brought the meeting to order at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, September 12, 2007 in the Conference Center of The Toledo Botanical Garden. She welcomed back all of our members who had attended the National Seminar in Chicago during the first week of the month, and also thanked Nancy Wright for providing refreshments for this evening’s meeting. There were 22 members present and no visitors.
Secretary Annette Hill reported that she is a bit behind in typing up the minutes for posting to the blog, but promises to catch up soon.
Treasurer Karlyn Thompson reports that our savings account balance is $2053.95 and our checking account balance is $1944.46. We had $78.40 in expense for printing and postage. We also refunded Marge Toth’s dues to her family subsequent to her death. Our checking account balance consists in part of deposits paid by members for participation in the October class. We have a bill outstanding for rent to TBG. A motion was put forward by Karlyn to pay the bill. Nancy Wright seconded the motion and a vote of the members passed the motion unanimously. Karlyn reminds members that those with renewal in this quarter must pay their dues by September 30.
Secretary Annette Hill has been asked to look for the certificate presented to our chapter in appreciation by the Brooks Army medical facility for our needlework kit donations so that we can accurately cite it in our outreach reports.
Su Pellitieri reported on information sent to us via our website regarding an estate sale with needlework supplies available to be held on Wednesday, September 19 through Friday, September 21 at 2419 Drummond from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm each day.
Resident Organization Council representative Anna Kerlin was not present, but Marianne reported that we need a volunteer to organize our participation in Heralding the Holidays. The ROC organizing committee for this event will be meeting on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm in the Toledo Rockhounds building. Diane Myers volunteered. Maria Nowicki will organize our participation in the raffle, but needs someone to arrive early on the Friday of the event to set up. When no one volunteered, Marianne advised that Anna has indicated that she may be able to help.
Marianne requested volunteers for the nominating committee, and suggested Sue Wiemer, Jennifer Miller and Caryn Scarbrough. The membership voted to accept this committee and they acknowledged their willingness to serve. We need nominees for President-Elect, Program Chair, and Treasurer.
Caryn Scarbrough, our representative at Great Lakes Region meetings, attended several meetings on our behalf while at seminar in Chicago. Thanks to our chapter’s suggestion, the national board considered and passed an initiative to change our membership renewal to a once a year process. The first year of implementation will required a proration of dues to adjust to the new calendar. National dues will rise again by $3.00 per year, after $10.00 increase already. They are also asking for contributions by the regions, and by each member. In past years, shortfalls were covered by generous donations by a few long-time members, who have now passed away. Caryn passed along an explanation about letters which some members have been receiving from the Internal Revenue Service. They remind us that we do not have to file anything with the IRS, because we fall under the national organization.
Regional Seminar will be held in Madison, Wisconsin in 2008. In 2009, it will be in Dearborn, Michigan. Members were advised that the hotel rooms in Dearborn will only be $119 a night, but the fee for the seminar will increase by more than $400 due to an increase in teacher’s fees and expenses. This year’s touring teacher for the GLR has been cancelled, due to many cancellations by chapters. The GLR board is requesting a volunteer chapter to host the fall meeting in 2008. Because we just hosted the meeting recently, we will not be volunteering.
Profuse congratulations were again extended to Kay Griffith, who was honored at the regional seminar with The Golden Needle Award!Caryn also reported that EGA is hosting an international embroidery conference in Louisville, as well as the 19th annual national exhibit. Caryn has a few brochures available for the next National Seminar. Early registrations will still be accepted through September 15, 2007.
Caryn also advised that our member, Christine Hampshire, was asked to include several of her Beading Master Craftsman projects in the exhibit at the National Seminar in Chicago. Christine has also recently been published in the national magazine for the American Needlepoint Guild, and her husband, David, also recently had an article published in the same magazine regarding photography of needlework.
Newsletter Editor, Su Pellitieri, attended the national newsletter editor meeting while at Seminar.
Program Chairman, Kay Griffith, reports that Donna Mohn will present a program on Hungarian embroidery in November. In October, Su Pellitieri will present a program in reversible cross-stitch. Kay advises that she has the Program Chairman materials with her this evening, so that prospective new chairmen may investigate before they volunteer.
Kay advises that if you want to cancel your kit for The Village Green, you must tell her now, or else be responsible for paying for the kit. It may a little more than $68.00 for the kits, and they will be available sometime in October. Members discussed getting the kits without the canvas being marked.
Marianne reminded members that the address for the blog is http://www.nagt1.blogspot.com.
Show Chairman, Diane Myers, reported that Cathy Studer will bring the completed voting boxes for the show. Diane asked for additional volunteers for judging and set up on Friday, and we are now adequately staffed. Su reported that press releases were recently sent out and we are starting to get responses for more information.
Diane also reported that the Kindred Spirits Sampler Guild is sponsoring a program with Eileen Bennett on October 14. Members can contact her for additional information.
Donna Cairns reports that to date, we have sent 547 kits to Brooks Medical Base, and more are coming in. The regular meeting was adjourned and the Get It Finished projects were shared by participating members.
Respectfully submitted,
Annette Meyer Hill
President Marianne Mussett brought the meeting to order at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, September 12, 2007 in the Conference Center of The Toledo Botanical Garden. She welcomed back all of our members who had attended the National Seminar in Chicago during the first week of the month, and also thanked Nancy Wright for providing refreshments for this evening’s meeting. There were 22 members present and no visitors.
Secretary Annette Hill reported that she is a bit behind in typing up the minutes for posting to the blog, but promises to catch up soon.
Treasurer Karlyn Thompson reports that our savings account balance is $2053.95 and our checking account balance is $1944.46. We had $78.40 in expense for printing and postage. We also refunded Marge Toth’s dues to her family subsequent to her death. Our checking account balance consists in part of deposits paid by members for participation in the October class. We have a bill outstanding for rent to TBG. A motion was put forward by Karlyn to pay the bill. Nancy Wright seconded the motion and a vote of the members passed the motion unanimously. Karlyn reminds members that those with renewal in this quarter must pay their dues by September 30.
Secretary Annette Hill has been asked to look for the certificate presented to our chapter in appreciation by the Brooks Army medical facility for our needlework kit donations so that we can accurately cite it in our outreach reports.
Su Pellitieri reported on information sent to us via our website regarding an estate sale with needlework supplies available to be held on Wednesday, September 19 through Friday, September 21 at 2419 Drummond from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm each day.
Resident Organization Council representative Anna Kerlin was not present, but Marianne reported that we need a volunteer to organize our participation in Heralding the Holidays. The ROC organizing committee for this event will be meeting on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm in the Toledo Rockhounds building. Diane Myers volunteered. Maria Nowicki will organize our participation in the raffle, but needs someone to arrive early on the Friday of the event to set up. When no one volunteered, Marianne advised that Anna has indicated that she may be able to help.
Marianne requested volunteers for the nominating committee, and suggested Sue Wiemer, Jennifer Miller and Caryn Scarbrough. The membership voted to accept this committee and they acknowledged their willingness to serve. We need nominees for President-Elect, Program Chair, and Treasurer.
Caryn Scarbrough, our representative at Great Lakes Region meetings, attended several meetings on our behalf while at seminar in Chicago. Thanks to our chapter’s suggestion, the national board considered and passed an initiative to change our membership renewal to a once a year process. The first year of implementation will required a proration of dues to adjust to the new calendar. National dues will rise again by $3.00 per year, after $10.00 increase already. They are also asking for contributions by the regions, and by each member. In past years, shortfalls were covered by generous donations by a few long-time members, who have now passed away. Caryn passed along an explanation about letters which some members have been receiving from the Internal Revenue Service. They remind us that we do not have to file anything with the IRS, because we fall under the national organization.
Regional Seminar will be held in Madison, Wisconsin in 2008. In 2009, it will be in Dearborn, Michigan. Members were advised that the hotel rooms in Dearborn will only be $119 a night, but the fee for the seminar will increase by more than $400 due to an increase in teacher’s fees and expenses. This year’s touring teacher for the GLR has been cancelled, due to many cancellations by chapters. The GLR board is requesting a volunteer chapter to host the fall meeting in 2008. Because we just hosted the meeting recently, we will not be volunteering.
Profuse congratulations were again extended to Kay Griffith, who was honored at the regional seminar with The Golden Needle Award!Caryn also reported that EGA is hosting an international embroidery conference in Louisville, as well as the 19th annual national exhibit. Caryn has a few brochures available for the next National Seminar. Early registrations will still be accepted through September 15, 2007.
Caryn also advised that our member, Christine Hampshire, was asked to include several of her Beading Master Craftsman projects in the exhibit at the National Seminar in Chicago. Christine has also recently been published in the national magazine for the American Needlepoint Guild, and her husband, David, also recently had an article published in the same magazine regarding photography of needlework.
Newsletter Editor, Su Pellitieri, attended the national newsletter editor meeting while at Seminar.
Program Chairman, Kay Griffith, reports that Donna Mohn will present a program on Hungarian embroidery in November. In October, Su Pellitieri will present a program in reversible cross-stitch. Kay advises that she has the Program Chairman materials with her this evening, so that prospective new chairmen may investigate before they volunteer.
Kay advises that if you want to cancel your kit for The Village Green, you must tell her now, or else be responsible for paying for the kit. It may a little more than $68.00 for the kits, and they will be available sometime in October. Members discussed getting the kits without the canvas being marked.
Marianne reminded members that the address for the blog is http://www.nagt1.blogspot.com.
Show Chairman, Diane Myers, reported that Cathy Studer will bring the completed voting boxes for the show. Diane asked for additional volunteers for judging and set up on Friday, and we are now adequately staffed. Su reported that press releases were recently sent out and we are starting to get responses for more information.
Diane also reported that the Kindred Spirits Sampler Guild is sponsoring a program with Eileen Bennett on October 14. Members can contact her for additional information.
Donna Cairns reports that to date, we have sent 547 kits to Brooks Medical Base, and more are coming in. The regular meeting was adjourned and the Get It Finished projects were shared by participating members.
Respectfully submitted,
Annette Meyer Hill
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