Wednesday, August 11, 2010

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