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.
Monday, February 9, 2009
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
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
MINUTES OF THE MONTHLY MEETING OF THE NEEDLE ARTS GUILD OF TOLEDO - September 10, 2008
President Maria Nowicki presided over the regular monthly meeting of the Needle Arts Guild of Toledo on Wednesday, September 10, 2008, bringing the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. The meeting time had been delayed a half hour due to use of the Terrace Room by the Toledo Botanical Garden Administration. There were 25 members present.
Secretary Annette Hill reported that the minutes from recent meetings have all been posted to the blog, and printed copies are also available for review. Treasurer Nancy Wright reports that our bank account balances are as follows: Savings, $1050.48; Savings CD, $1071.75; Savings CD $2126.25; and Checking $1431.30.
TBG Resident Organization Council Representative Anna Kerlin reports that there has not been a meeting since she last reported, but advises that she needs members who volunteered at TBG in the last quarter to complete their volunteer hour reporting forms for her the past quarter to submit to TBG.
Membership Chairman Diane Myers reports that our national dues will soon shift to all members being due for renewal on June 1 of each year. We will get more information concerning the transition soon.
Program Chairman Irene Leonard described our upcoming programs. We continue with our stitch of the month programs, tonight studying some special motif stitches. In October we will investigate filling stitches. In November, members are invited to bring in heirloom embroidered items to display and share their stories. Irene asks that those members who stitched the Hearts project, but either did not complete them, or decided not to formally enter them in the show, please bring your work for an informal display of typical programs during the show.
Show Chairman Peverley Hormann has requested that members sign up to volunteer at the show this weekend. According to Show Registrar, Su Pellitieri, our greatest need for volunteers is tomorrow, on Thursday, from 3:00 to 8:00 pm to set up. Se advises that there were problems with our online registration procedures, and described her efforts to provide remedial procedures.
Great Lakes Region Representative Caren Scarbrough reports that the Regional Newsletter mentioned our chapter member Donna Mohn and her recent honor to receive the GLR Golden Thread Award, noting that the national award went to Margaret Kinsey.
Caren thanked Annette Hill for agreeing to attend the upcoming GLR fall meeting in Dayton on September 20.
Newsletter Editor Su Pellitieri reports that the next submission deadline is October 25, 2008, and thanked Diane Myers for recent material submitted for publication.
Su reported that the Moonlight Sonata Group Correspondence Course pieces will be due for submission for evaluation in December and encourages members to work diligently.
Caren Scarbrough asked that members sign up soon if you wish to purchase the book for the fabric books that we will be constructing during our November Saturday program at the 577 Foundation in Perrysburg. She will be ordering the books next week.
Maria reported that we will be forming a Nominating Committee next month, with elections to be scheduled for November, and installation of new officers to occur in December.
Several members attended the National Seminar in Louisville at the beginning of September and shared their experiences and projects with the guild. Members were advised that preregistration is available for next year’s national seminar in Pittsburgh until September 15. A $100 downpayment will hold your spot in a preregistered class. Classes often fill fast and go to lottery and in that case, only preregistered participants will have a spot in the class.
The meeting was then adjourned for refreshments, followed by the educational program on special motif stitches led by Program Chairman Irene Leonard.
Respectfully submitted,
Annette Meyer Hill
Secretary Annette Hill reported that the minutes from recent meetings have all been posted to the blog, and printed copies are also available for review. Treasurer Nancy Wright reports that our bank account balances are as follows: Savings, $1050.48; Savings CD, $1071.75; Savings CD $2126.25; and Checking $1431.30.
TBG Resident Organization Council Representative Anna Kerlin reports that there has not been a meeting since she last reported, but advises that she needs members who volunteered at TBG in the last quarter to complete their volunteer hour reporting forms for her the past quarter to submit to TBG.
Membership Chairman Diane Myers reports that our national dues will soon shift to all members being due for renewal on June 1 of each year. We will get more information concerning the transition soon.
Program Chairman Irene Leonard described our upcoming programs. We continue with our stitch of the month programs, tonight studying some special motif stitches. In October we will investigate filling stitches. In November, members are invited to bring in heirloom embroidered items to display and share their stories. Irene asks that those members who stitched the Hearts project, but either did not complete them, or decided not to formally enter them in the show, please bring your work for an informal display of typical programs during the show.
Show Chairman Peverley Hormann has requested that members sign up to volunteer at the show this weekend. According to Show Registrar, Su Pellitieri, our greatest need for volunteers is tomorrow, on Thursday, from 3:00 to 8:00 pm to set up. Se advises that there were problems with our online registration procedures, and described her efforts to provide remedial procedures.
Great Lakes Region Representative Caren Scarbrough reports that the Regional Newsletter mentioned our chapter member Donna Mohn and her recent honor to receive the GLR Golden Thread Award, noting that the national award went to Margaret Kinsey.
Caren thanked Annette Hill for agreeing to attend the upcoming GLR fall meeting in Dayton on September 20.
Newsletter Editor Su Pellitieri reports that the next submission deadline is October 25, 2008, and thanked Diane Myers for recent material submitted for publication.
Su reported that the Moonlight Sonata Group Correspondence Course pieces will be due for submission for evaluation in December and encourages members to work diligently.
Caren Scarbrough asked that members sign up soon if you wish to purchase the book for the fabric books that we will be constructing during our November Saturday program at the 577 Foundation in Perrysburg. She will be ordering the books next week.
Maria reported that we will be forming a Nominating Committee next month, with elections to be scheduled for November, and installation of new officers to occur in December.
Several members attended the National Seminar in Louisville at the beginning of September and shared their experiences and projects with the guild. Members were advised that preregistration is available for next year’s national seminar in Pittsburgh until September 15. A $100 downpayment will hold your spot in a preregistered class. Classes often fill fast and go to lottery and in that case, only preregistered participants will have a spot in the class.
The meeting was then adjourned for refreshments, followed by the educational program on special motif stitches led by Program Chairman Irene Leonard.
Respectfully submitted,
Annette Meyer Hill
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Minutes of the Monthly Meeting of the Needle Arts Guild of Toledo - August 13, 2008
The Needle Arts Guild of Toledo met on August 13, 2008 at 6:30 pm in the Terrace Room of the Conference Center at the Toledo Botanical Garden. President Maria Nowicki opened the meeting by inviting members to purchase chances for an opportunity drawing gift which was donated by Annette Hill. All members introduced themselves and told about their favorite vacation location. There were 26 members present, including 2 new members, and one guest. Welcome Committee Chairman Marilyn Freeman introduced the two new members and the guest.
Secretary Annette Hill reported that copies of all recent meeting minutes are available for review and have been posted to the blog.
Treasurer Nancy Wright reported that our bank account balances are as follows: Savings $1050.39; Checking $1325.30; Savings CD $1071.75; CD $2108.69 which will mature on August 28, 2008 which we will reinvest in another CD.
Anna Kerlin attended a recent meeting of the Resident Organization Council, although they are no longer recognized by TBTG. We have been asked to report to Melissa our plans for Heralding the Holidays in December. We will continue with our plans to make a wreath to raffle ornamented with stocking themed ornaments. We will consider demonstrating embroidery while attending to the raffle drawing. If there is a problem from TBG about us doing raffles for ourselves, ROC suggested that maybe we could then donate 10% of proceeds to TBG.
Show Chairman Peverley Hormann distributed sign-up sheets for volunteers for the show in September.
Maria asked for donations of items from members for opportunity drawing gifts for visitors to the show. Maria advised that Su Pellitieri reports that the next newsletter deadline is about August 28. Members are asked to submit news or neat web links to Su for publication.
Beth Thompson relayed information from Su Pellitieri concerning the Group Correspondence Course, Moonlight Sonata. Members of the group will gather after our meeting to discuss class progress, and some confusion about instructions.
Those members who participated in our children’s class reported that it “was a hoot!” All the kids left with a finished project and with supplies to complete another.
At Art in the Garden, we established a new contact with society editor for Toledo’s City Paper who will do an article about our show.
Caren Scarbrough presented a display of samples of cloth books which are the subject of our November 1 Saturday stitch-in program. She encouraged members to pick out fabrics to coordinate with our stitching samples. She will continue to take orders for the books, and she will order all of them at one time. Members decided to have a potluck lunch that day. In October we will circulate a sign-up sheet to insure that we have a variety of dishes.
Members discussed including some non-judged displays at our annual show. Members are encouraged to bring their stitch of the month samples, and any unfinished Hearts projects.
The Stan Hewitt show is October 2, 3, 4 & 5 and the Stan Hewitt guild is also offering a class in November. Additional information will be available in the newsletter.
A former member of our chapter who is now retired has indicated that she is interested in acquiring various sized dowels for embroidery frames. Any member who may be able to help can contact Donna Mohn for her contact information.
Maria Nowicki, Karlyn Thompson, and Jennifer Miller told of the wonderful time they had at Michigan State Day, and the great door prizes that they won!
Jenny Kronberg and Karlyn Thompson were congratulated for the ribbons they won at local county fairs.
Jo Waggoner shared information about a book on the Guernsey Island Tapestry. This was a project done in modern times reflecting the traditions of the island.
This evening’s opportunity drawing was won by Caren Scarbrough and raised $30.00 for the chapter treasury.
The meeting was adjourned for refreshments and the education program on Insertion Stitches with Program Chairman, Irene Leonard.
Respectfully submitted,
Annette Meyer Hill
Secretary Annette Hill reported that copies of all recent meeting minutes are available for review and have been posted to the blog.
Treasurer Nancy Wright reported that our bank account balances are as follows: Savings $1050.39; Checking $1325.30; Savings CD $1071.75; CD $2108.69 which will mature on August 28, 2008 which we will reinvest in another CD.
Anna Kerlin attended a recent meeting of the Resident Organization Council, although they are no longer recognized by TBTG. We have been asked to report to Melissa our plans for Heralding the Holidays in December. We will continue with our plans to make a wreath to raffle ornamented with stocking themed ornaments. We will consider demonstrating embroidery while attending to the raffle drawing. If there is a problem from TBG about us doing raffles for ourselves, ROC suggested that maybe we could then donate 10% of proceeds to TBG.
Show Chairman Peverley Hormann distributed sign-up sheets for volunteers for the show in September.
Maria asked for donations of items from members for opportunity drawing gifts for visitors to the show. Maria advised that Su Pellitieri reports that the next newsletter deadline is about August 28. Members are asked to submit news or neat web links to Su for publication.
Beth Thompson relayed information from Su Pellitieri concerning the Group Correspondence Course, Moonlight Sonata. Members of the group will gather after our meeting to discuss class progress, and some confusion about instructions.
Those members who participated in our children’s class reported that it “was a hoot!” All the kids left with a finished project and with supplies to complete another.
At Art in the Garden, we established a new contact with society editor for Toledo’s City Paper who will do an article about our show.
Caren Scarbrough presented a display of samples of cloth books which are the subject of our November 1 Saturday stitch-in program. She encouraged members to pick out fabrics to coordinate with our stitching samples. She will continue to take orders for the books, and she will order all of them at one time. Members decided to have a potluck lunch that day. In October we will circulate a sign-up sheet to insure that we have a variety of dishes.
Members discussed including some non-judged displays at our annual show. Members are encouraged to bring their stitch of the month samples, and any unfinished Hearts projects.
The Stan Hewitt show is October 2, 3, 4 & 5 and the Stan Hewitt guild is also offering a class in November. Additional information will be available in the newsletter.
A former member of our chapter who is now retired has indicated that she is interested in acquiring various sized dowels for embroidery frames. Any member who may be able to help can contact Donna Mohn for her contact information.
Maria Nowicki, Karlyn Thompson, and Jennifer Miller told of the wonderful time they had at Michigan State Day, and the great door prizes that they won!
Jenny Kronberg and Karlyn Thompson were congratulated for the ribbons they won at local county fairs.
Jo Waggoner shared information about a book on the Guernsey Island Tapestry. This was a project done in modern times reflecting the traditions of the island.
This evening’s opportunity drawing was won by Caren Scarbrough and raised $30.00 for the chapter treasury.
The meeting was adjourned for refreshments and the education program on Insertion Stitches with Program Chairman, Irene Leonard.
Respectfully submitted,
Annette Meyer Hill
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Monthly meeting minutes - July 9, 2008
Maria Nowicki brought the monthly meeting to order at 6:30 pm on July 9, 2008 in the Conference Center of the Toledo Botanical Garden. There were 22 members present and 3 guests. Maria began the meeting with an ice breaker. Members introduced themselves and briefly described their most frustrating embroidery project.
Secretary Annette Hill apologized for being behind in posting minutes of past meetings to the blog and assured members that she will catch up soon.
Treasurer Nancy Wright reported that our account balances are as follows: Savings at Charter One Bank, $1071.75; Savings at Fifth Third Bank, $1050.30; Certificate of Deposit $2074.35; and $1286.30 in our checking account.
Maria reported that she has just attended the quarterly TBG meeting where they presented the new master plan for the garden. Some of the artist’s group’s cottages may be rebuilt. Anna Kerlin reports that there are four students signed up for our July children’s program at TBG, which is scheduled for Tuesday, July 15 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Regarding the First Sunday event, which has been combined this year with the Art in the Garden event, we have not received much information yet from TBG and we will remain flexible. It does not seem that a raffle will occur, but we will prepare to demonstrate and have supplies available for a children’s project, as usual. We should be set up and ready to go by 11:00 on Sunday, August 3.
Donna Cairns reports that we had 80 projects in the box we just sent to Brooks Army Medical Center for our ongoing outreach program. We have sent a total of 600 kits to them.
Diane Myers shared correspondence that she received from Jenny Bodensteiner, Rita Perse, and Karen Trombley, former members who were not able to attend our June potluck, but who really appreciated the special invitation.
Karlyn Thompson and Diane Myers have set up a display at the Sanger Branch of the library which will be presented for the month of July.
Katherine Thompson will host a Canvas stich-in group at her home on July 15 at 6:00 pm. She will be showing a 30 minute video, The Pilgrimage Tapestry, about a 40 meter long tapestry made by primarily non-stitchers.
Su Pellitieri reported that entry forms are available for the September show. They have been mailed out and emailed out to prior participants. Members are asked to visit our website and follow the links to print out posters and flyers to promote the show.
Caren Scarbrough has nothing new from the Great Lakes Region. She reported that plans are being made for our weekend stitch-in at the 577 Foundation in Perrsburg which is scheduled for November 1.
Su Pellitieri announced that she has received a correction to the instructions for the Hardanger GCC as to page 16 in the book, as well as a warning about a variation in the depiction of the center line in basting lines on various charts in the book.
Irene Leonard will continue with the stitch of the month program.
Members congratulated Donna Mohn on her receipt of the Great Lakes Region Golden Thread Award. The nomination packet is available for members to review.
Nancy Wright provided brochures for the Wood County Fair. It is considered the best county fair in the area. It is noted that they have reworked their needlework competition categories.
Anna Kerlin has volunteer hour reporting sheets available for TBG volunteer work credit.
Caren Scarbrough spoke about tonight’s program on Chottie’s Plaid.
Sue Wiemer will be hosting a stitch-in at her cottage at Clark Lake a week from tomorrow.
Ann Rorarius displayed her finished Hearts bell-pull and described a new finishing technique that she found in a magazine.
The meeting was then adjourned. Members enjoyed refreshments and the educational program on Chottie’s Plaid, taught by Caren Scarbrough.
Respectfully submitted,
Annette Meyer Hill
Secretary Annette Hill apologized for being behind in posting minutes of past meetings to the blog and assured members that she will catch up soon.
Treasurer Nancy Wright reported that our account balances are as follows: Savings at Charter One Bank, $1071.75; Savings at Fifth Third Bank, $1050.30; Certificate of Deposit $2074.35; and $1286.30 in our checking account.
Maria reported that she has just attended the quarterly TBG meeting where they presented the new master plan for the garden. Some of the artist’s group’s cottages may be rebuilt. Anna Kerlin reports that there are four students signed up for our July children’s program at TBG, which is scheduled for Tuesday, July 15 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Regarding the First Sunday event, which has been combined this year with the Art in the Garden event, we have not received much information yet from TBG and we will remain flexible. It does not seem that a raffle will occur, but we will prepare to demonstrate and have supplies available for a children’s project, as usual. We should be set up and ready to go by 11:00 on Sunday, August 3.
Donna Cairns reports that we had 80 projects in the box we just sent to Brooks Army Medical Center for our ongoing outreach program. We have sent a total of 600 kits to them.
Diane Myers shared correspondence that she received from Jenny Bodensteiner, Rita Perse, and Karen Trombley, former members who were not able to attend our June potluck, but who really appreciated the special invitation.
Karlyn Thompson and Diane Myers have set up a display at the Sanger Branch of the library which will be presented for the month of July.
Katherine Thompson will host a Canvas stich-in group at her home on July 15 at 6:00 pm. She will be showing a 30 minute video, The Pilgrimage Tapestry, about a 40 meter long tapestry made by primarily non-stitchers.
Su Pellitieri reported that entry forms are available for the September show. They have been mailed out and emailed out to prior participants. Members are asked to visit our website and follow the links to print out posters and flyers to promote the show.
Caren Scarbrough has nothing new from the Great Lakes Region. She reported that plans are being made for our weekend stitch-in at the 577 Foundation in Perrsburg which is scheduled for November 1.
Su Pellitieri announced that she has received a correction to the instructions for the Hardanger GCC as to page 16 in the book, as well as a warning about a variation in the depiction of the center line in basting lines on various charts in the book.
Irene Leonard will continue with the stitch of the month program.
Members congratulated Donna Mohn on her receipt of the Great Lakes Region Golden Thread Award. The nomination packet is available for members to review.
Nancy Wright provided brochures for the Wood County Fair. It is considered the best county fair in the area. It is noted that they have reworked their needlework competition categories.
Anna Kerlin has volunteer hour reporting sheets available for TBG volunteer work credit.
Caren Scarbrough spoke about tonight’s program on Chottie’s Plaid.
Sue Wiemer will be hosting a stitch-in at her cottage at Clark Lake a week from tomorrow.
Ann Rorarius displayed her finished Hearts bell-pull and described a new finishing technique that she found in a magazine.
The meeting was then adjourned. Members enjoyed refreshments and the educational program on Chottie’s Plaid, taught by Caren Scarbrough.
Respectfully submitted,
Annette Meyer Hill
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Monthly meeting minutes - June 11, 2008
President Maria Nowicki brought the meeting to order at 6:30 pm in the Conference Center of the Toledo Botanical Garden on June 11, 2008. There were 38 members present and three guests. Secretary Annette Hill reported that minutes of previous meeting minutes have been posted to the blog and printouts are available tonight for review those who wish to read them. Treasurer Nancy Wright reported the following balances for our bank accounts:
Anna Kerlin reported that only 2 students have signed up for our Children’s class later this month. If there are less than 5, we will cancel the class. Those who registered may be encouraged to sign up for the July class instead.
Diane Myers is in California with her daughter, who was thrown from a horse and broke her leg. As Membership Chairman, Diane sent invitations out to previous members who no longer attend. Two of those previous members are present tonight, Patricia Miller and Pat Elijah. Nancy Wright presented hand-stitched personalized scissor fobs to our most established members, recognizing their years of membership in the Needle Arts Guild of Toledo: Donna Mohn, 34 years; Sue Hojnacki, 29 years; Irene Leonard, 26 years; Caren Scarbrough, 25 years; Anna Kerlin, 23 years; Ann Rorarius, 21 years; Annette Hill, 21 years.
Show Chairman Peverly Hormann reports that our annual show is on track. Su Pellitieri has posters, handouts, entry forms and a list of names of people who entered in 2005 to 2007 here tonight. If you take yours, please mark her list so that she doesn’t mail another to us and we will save postage. Members please distribute posters and flyers to promote our show.
Caren Scarbrough reported as our Great Lakes Region Representative that she has received the regional newsletter. The GLR will provide to each state in the region $600 each year to help sponsor each state’s “State Day.” Caren notes that the region made $2000 profit on tea cup auction.
Our chapter Library has now been moved. A list of library titles is available online.
Su reports that our newsletter deadline is on the 25th of this month. Please send Su links and articles to include.
Maria reported that we will continue to work on our annual raffle wreath, collecting ornaments with a stocking theme for raffle either for TBG or for our own benefit. It is noted that the Blade article said that there will be a raffle for the Arts in the Garden event, but it is surmised that there is not enough preparation being done by TBG and it is not expected to happen.
Caren has the book for our November program available for our review. It is “Fabric Art Journal,” by Pam Sussman, and it includes directions for all five books which Caren has on display. Purchase of the book is optional, and the cost is about $22 for those who want one. You can take notes in lieu of purchase of the book. Participants may need to bring a sewing machine, but you can do it by hand too.
TBG’s First Sunday event was held on June 1, and we had quite a few people walk through and several people try the project. Next month we assume that we will be here in the Terrace Room, unless we hear otherwise.
We will be assembling a display at the Sanger branch of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library for the month of July. Members wishing to display their handiwork should give them to Nancy Wright tonight.
Our weekly informal stitch-in is at Marilyn Freeman’s home tomorrow.
Jennifer Miller continues to get mail, although we have repeatedly advised all of the next two subsequent presidents. She passed on information concerning the Youngston Area Fall Festival which will be held Oct 17-18.
Karlyn Thompson assembled a gift bag and we will raffle it off tonight for a $1.00 a chance.
We will have door prizes at our annual show for a drawing from the information cards which visitors submit. Please consider donating items for those.
Maria reports that she received an email from Luann Glover of the Toledo Weavers Guild. They are seeking teachers for projects for a November program designed to teach teachers projects to pass onto classes. This is co-sponsored by the Ohio Art Education program. The deadline to sign up is the end of June. Maria will share the details with our members at the regular meeting. The teachers who volunteer will not be paid, but the cost of supplies for the projects will be provided.
In July we will discuss our most frustrating projects. Members were encouraged to bring theirs in and other members are encouraged to help solve any problems.
At the July meeting, Caren will be teaching Chottie’s Plaid. While inquiring about permission to use a reprint of a 1979 article, Caren spoke with Chottie Alderson’s daughter, Ashley Cash. Not only did she get permission, but Ashley is donating a copy of Chotties book which is a $15.00 value. We will use it as a prize or raffle sometime. Members should bring a sz 20 tapestry needle and scissors in order to participate in the program. Caren is donating canvas and fibers.
Members are asked to contact Su with the list of this past year’s Secret Stitcher pairings so that she can publish them in the newsletter.
Nancy Wright’s church is sponsoring a quilt show. They will also have a needlework section and she will provide information to anyone interested in exhibiting. This show is in conjunction with the Rapids Rally, in Grand Rapids, Ohio.
A guest reports that they have a client who works at library. There is an opportunity to display at the downtown branch of the library in display cases. Fall to winter dates are available, and two cases maybe available if we are interested. Members are interested and we will get more information about dates.
The business meeting was then adjourned and members proceeded with our Get It Finished program and our Annual Potluck Dinner.
Respectfully submitted,
Annette Meyer Hill
Anna Kerlin reported that only 2 students have signed up for our Children’s class later this month. If there are less than 5, we will cancel the class. Those who registered may be encouraged to sign up for the July class instead.
Diane Myers is in California with her daughter, who was thrown from a horse and broke her leg. As Membership Chairman, Diane sent invitations out to previous members who no longer attend. Two of those previous members are present tonight, Patricia Miller and Pat Elijah. Nancy Wright presented hand-stitched personalized scissor fobs to our most established members, recognizing their years of membership in the Needle Arts Guild of Toledo: Donna Mohn, 34 years; Sue Hojnacki, 29 years; Irene Leonard, 26 years; Caren Scarbrough, 25 years; Anna Kerlin, 23 years; Ann Rorarius, 21 years; Annette Hill, 21 years.
Show Chairman Peverly Hormann reports that our annual show is on track. Su Pellitieri has posters, handouts, entry forms and a list of names of people who entered in 2005 to 2007 here tonight. If you take yours, please mark her list so that she doesn’t mail another to us and we will save postage. Members please distribute posters and flyers to promote our show.
Caren Scarbrough reported as our Great Lakes Region Representative that she has received the regional newsletter. The GLR will provide to each state in the region $600 each year to help sponsor each state’s “State Day.” Caren notes that the region made $2000 profit on tea cup auction.
Our chapter Library has now been moved. A list of library titles is available online.
Su reports that our newsletter deadline is on the 25th of this month. Please send Su links and articles to include.
Maria reported that we will continue to work on our annual raffle wreath, collecting ornaments with a stocking theme for raffle either for TBG or for our own benefit. It is noted that the Blade article said that there will be a raffle for the Arts in the Garden event, but it is surmised that there is not enough preparation being done by TBG and it is not expected to happen.
Caren has the book for our November program available for our review. It is “Fabric Art Journal,” by Pam Sussman, and it includes directions for all five books which Caren has on display. Purchase of the book is optional, and the cost is about $22 for those who want one. You can take notes in lieu of purchase of the book. Participants may need to bring a sewing machine, but you can do it by hand too.
TBG’s First Sunday event was held on June 1, and we had quite a few people walk through and several people try the project. Next month we assume that we will be here in the Terrace Room, unless we hear otherwise.
We will be assembling a display at the Sanger branch of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library for the month of July. Members wishing to display their handiwork should give them to Nancy Wright tonight.
Our weekly informal stitch-in is at Marilyn Freeman’s home tomorrow.
Jennifer Miller continues to get mail, although we have repeatedly advised all of the next two subsequent presidents. She passed on information concerning the Youngston Area Fall Festival which will be held Oct 17-18.
Karlyn Thompson assembled a gift bag and we will raffle it off tonight for a $1.00 a chance.
We will have door prizes at our annual show for a drawing from the information cards which visitors submit. Please consider donating items for those.
Maria reports that she received an email from Luann Glover of the Toledo Weavers Guild. They are seeking teachers for projects for a November program designed to teach teachers projects to pass onto classes. This is co-sponsored by the Ohio Art Education program. The deadline to sign up is the end of June. Maria will share the details with our members at the regular meeting. The teachers who volunteer will not be paid, but the cost of supplies for the projects will be provided.
In July we will discuss our most frustrating projects. Members were encouraged to bring theirs in and other members are encouraged to help solve any problems.
At the July meeting, Caren will be teaching Chottie’s Plaid. While inquiring about permission to use a reprint of a 1979 article, Caren spoke with Chottie Alderson’s daughter, Ashley Cash. Not only did she get permission, but Ashley is donating a copy of Chotties book which is a $15.00 value. We will use it as a prize or raffle sometime. Members should bring a sz 20 tapestry needle and scissors in order to participate in the program. Caren is donating canvas and fibers.
Members are asked to contact Su with the list of this past year’s Secret Stitcher pairings so that she can publish them in the newsletter.
Nancy Wright’s church is sponsoring a quilt show. They will also have a needlework section and she will provide information to anyone interested in exhibiting. This show is in conjunction with the Rapids Rally, in Grand Rapids, Ohio.
A guest reports that they have a client who works at library. There is an opportunity to display at the downtown branch of the library in display cases. Fall to winter dates are available, and two cases maybe available if we are interested. Members are interested and we will get more information about dates.
The business meeting was then adjourned and members proceeded with our Get It Finished program and our Annual Potluck Dinner.
Respectfully submitted,
Annette Meyer Hill
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