President Maria Nowicki presided over the meeting which was scheduled for 6:30 pm in the Conference Center of the Toledo Botanical Garden in the Terrace Room. There were 27 members present and one guest. Maria was still attending a required meeting of Resident Organization officers with the TBG Board, so Program Chairman Irene Leonard called the meeting to order at 6:35 pm. Irene shared printouts of canvas and embroidery stitches which are posted on the member pages of EGA’s website. Irene then presented our educational program on the Rhodes Stitch with variations.
Maria began the business portion of the meeting at 6:55 pm. Secretary Annette Hill reported that minutes of previous meetings have been posted to the NAGT blog and copies were provided for members to review. Treasurer Nancy Wright reported that our savings account balance is $1070.42. Nancy transferred $1000 into a CD account which will pay a $50.00 bonus upon maturity. That account has earned $3.00 in interest, which leaves us with a $1003.00 balance. Our checking account balance is $1490.84.
Outreach Chairman Beth Thompson explained to members that information about our kit donations to the Brooks Army medical center did not make it into the recent Needlearts edition due to space considerations. She has been told that it will be in the next issue.
Membership Chairman Diane Myers provided membership cards to all members present.
Show Chairman Peverley Hormann confirmed that our annual show is scheduled for September 13 and 14 at the Sanger Branch of the Toledo Lucas County Library. We also have the facility reserved for the 11th and 12th for set-up. It was noted that the national seminar is the week prior to the show, so there is no conflict for members.
GLR Representative reported that she will attend the regional meeting at seminar in Madison, Wisconsin.
Library Chairman Katherine Thompson reports that Su Pellitieri has had communication from a ROC member with news from TBG administration and they want everything we own out of the building and all locks removed from the cabinets by April 21. Maria adds that Janet Schroeder asked if we would move our things from our locked cupboards into different cupboards in the storage area behind our current cabinets. They don’t want chains and locks visible in the hallway.
Maria reported regarding the meeting that was held with TBG staff this evening. They discussed the master plan for development at TBG, and the plan for a children’s garden. They have currently raised half of the money they need. Water meters have now been installed in each cottage and there is confusion about who is paying for the water now. The City previously paid its own water department for its own park’s usage. In the future, it is billing the resident organizations instead. However, outdoor spigots on the cottages are being used to water the gardens, which means the organizations end up paying for the city’s usage. The resident organizations will continue to address this problem.
Maria reported that an organizational meeting run by TBG staff for the Arts in the Gardens event is scheduled for April 29. Secretary Annette Hill noted that previous minutes indicate that the Resident Organization Council has scheduled an organizational meeting for that event on April 25. Those members involved with our participation should be aware of this conflict and potential conflicts in planning. May 4 is the first First Sundays event. Our group plans on attending and doing informal exhibits and demonstrations as the public browses. The First Sunday events will be held in the months of May, June, July and August. TBG also asks that we all begin gearing up to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of TBG which will occur in 2014.
Welcoming Committee Chairman Marilyn Freeman introduced our guest, Yvonne Dupont. Maria suggested that we start introducing ourselves each month and share a bit of information about ourselves so that old and new members alike get to know each other better. All members then shared who inspired them as they began to embroider.
Newsletter Chairman Su Pellitieri reported that the next newsletter deadline is April 25 and the publication date is May 1. As GCC Group Leader, Su will mail our check to EGA soon and our first meeting for the Hardanger GCC will be held approximately six weeks later, perhaps in early June. Su also has updated membership lists available for members.
Kay Griffith advised members who are working on The Village Green project to use 4 strands of the cotton floss instead of the recommended 3 when working the houses in order to assure adequate coverage.
The meeting was then adjourned and members shared refreshments and visited with each other.
Respectfully submitted,
Annette Meyer Hill
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Monthly Meeting Minutes - March 12, 2008
President Maria Nowicki brought the March meeting to order at 6:30 pm in the Terrace Room of the Conference Center at the Toledo Botanical Garden. There were 23 members present, and a guest speaker. Toni Moore, Volunteer Coordinator for TBG talked about 2008 Special Events and Volunteer Hour documentation. She also requested help during the annual Plant Sale, which is scheduled for May 5 – 12. Members then proceeded with our Get It Finished display in order to display our handiwork for Toni’s benefit.
Treasurer Nancy Wright reported that we have a balance of $1175.84 in our checking account, $2069.52 in our savings account, and $2000 in a CD. We will divert $1000 to a different CD which will render a $50.00 bonus in addition to the interest. Nancy is still working with bank officers to get the proper signatures on file on all of our accounts for our newly installed officers.
Resident Organization Council Representative Anna Kerlin reports that although the organization is not recognized by TBG any longer, they will continue to meet at the Artist’s Club building. They will have a kick-off meeting for organizing Arts in the Garden on April 25 at noon. The event will be held in early August.
There was no report from the Outreach or Education Committees. Welcoming Committee Chairman Marilyn Freeman announced that a guest named Marilyn Welling is present tonight.
Membership Chairman Diane Myers reported that some members are due to renew membership and that she is preparing membership cards for all members.
Show Chairman, Peverly Hormann, secured a volunteer, Marilyn Freeman, to host our show judge and one guest at her home during our annual show in September. The show is tentatively scheduled for September 11-14 at Sanger branch of the library. Scheduling at the library is not confirmed this far in advance.
GLR Representative Caren Scarbrough will attend the spring meeting at the Regional Seminar in Madison, Wisconsin on our behalf. Openings are still available for classes at Seminar. Caren also advised members about an article in Needlepoint Now about the embroidery seminars offered at Calloway. The originator of those programs has also started a website called the Shining Needle Society. The EGA National magazine, Needlearts, promotes Jane Ellen Balzuweit’s ribbon candies class, for which Jane Ellen credits our deceased member, Shirley Fischer, for inspiration.
There was no report for the Library.
Maria reported that the Michigan State Day will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2008. Details will be available in the newsletter.
Anna Kerlin reported on our upcoming children’s outreach project in conjunction with TBG’s summer classes program. We will offer a plastic canvas project class on Tuesday, June 24 from 9:30 to 11:30 am and the same class again on Tuesday, July 15, 2008 from 1 to 3 pm. Anna provided copies of the fish and worm patterns which we will teach. The children will be able to use them to create either a bookmark or a piece of jewelry. The design fits well with the Nature theme at a botanical garden. Members are asked to try out the pattern and to volunteer to help with teaching the classes.
A sign-up sheet was passed for members to provide refreshments for our regular monthly meetings. Maria then asked for nominations for this year’s Gold Thread Award. Kay Griffith nominated Donna Mohn. Marianne Mussett seconded the motion. Members voted to confirm the nomination. Nancy Wright will research and write the nomination packet.
Maria advised members that the national EGA website now has member-only pages for our information. To access them, members must log-in. Instructions for that process have been distributed to members on the agenda for tonight’s meeting.
Su Pellitieri advised that those members who are participating in the Group Correspondence Course must pay $52.50 for the fee and book.
Maria provided information to members about the Extended Study programs available through the national EGA office. The classes are: Textile Design for Liturgical Spaces, taught by Marilyn Doyle; Contemporary Stumpwork, by Marsha Papay Gomola; and a Crewel Master Class, by Judy Jeroy.
Maria then requested feedback from members about our relationship with TBG regarding the recent changes concerning the ROC. Some members are frustrated by the occasional cancellation of our room reservation and displacement to the Stables. Not all members feel that frustration.
Donna Cairns reports that she recently shipped a box of stitching kits to Brooks Army medical center and she almost has another box full to ship.
The meeting was then adjourned and refreshments were shared. Program Chairman, Irene Leonard, then presented another edition of our Back to Basics program on the Fly Stitch, and the first steps in the Heart project.
Respectfully submitted,
Annette Meyer Hill
Treasurer Nancy Wright reported that we have a balance of $1175.84 in our checking account, $2069.52 in our savings account, and $2000 in a CD. We will divert $1000 to a different CD which will render a $50.00 bonus in addition to the interest. Nancy is still working with bank officers to get the proper signatures on file on all of our accounts for our newly installed officers.
Resident Organization Council Representative Anna Kerlin reports that although the organization is not recognized by TBG any longer, they will continue to meet at the Artist’s Club building. They will have a kick-off meeting for organizing Arts in the Garden on April 25 at noon. The event will be held in early August.
There was no report from the Outreach or Education Committees. Welcoming Committee Chairman Marilyn Freeman announced that a guest named Marilyn Welling is present tonight.
Membership Chairman Diane Myers reported that some members are due to renew membership and that she is preparing membership cards for all members.
Show Chairman, Peverly Hormann, secured a volunteer, Marilyn Freeman, to host our show judge and one guest at her home during our annual show in September. The show is tentatively scheduled for September 11-14 at Sanger branch of the library. Scheduling at the library is not confirmed this far in advance.
GLR Representative Caren Scarbrough will attend the spring meeting at the Regional Seminar in Madison, Wisconsin on our behalf. Openings are still available for classes at Seminar. Caren also advised members about an article in Needlepoint Now about the embroidery seminars offered at Calloway. The originator of those programs has also started a website called the Shining Needle Society. The EGA National magazine, Needlearts, promotes Jane Ellen Balzuweit’s ribbon candies class, for which Jane Ellen credits our deceased member, Shirley Fischer, for inspiration.
There was no report for the Library.
Maria reported that the Michigan State Day will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2008. Details will be available in the newsletter.
Anna Kerlin reported on our upcoming children’s outreach project in conjunction with TBG’s summer classes program. We will offer a plastic canvas project class on Tuesday, June 24 from 9:30 to 11:30 am and the same class again on Tuesday, July 15, 2008 from 1 to 3 pm. Anna provided copies of the fish and worm patterns which we will teach. The children will be able to use them to create either a bookmark or a piece of jewelry. The design fits well with the Nature theme at a botanical garden. Members are asked to try out the pattern and to volunteer to help with teaching the classes.
A sign-up sheet was passed for members to provide refreshments for our regular monthly meetings. Maria then asked for nominations for this year’s Gold Thread Award. Kay Griffith nominated Donna Mohn. Marianne Mussett seconded the motion. Members voted to confirm the nomination. Nancy Wright will research and write the nomination packet.
Maria advised members that the national EGA website now has member-only pages for our information. To access them, members must log-in. Instructions for that process have been distributed to members on the agenda for tonight’s meeting.
Su Pellitieri advised that those members who are participating in the Group Correspondence Course must pay $52.50 for the fee and book.
Maria provided information to members about the Extended Study programs available through the national EGA office. The classes are: Textile Design for Liturgical Spaces, taught by Marilyn Doyle; Contemporary Stumpwork, by Marsha Papay Gomola; and a Crewel Master Class, by Judy Jeroy.
Maria then requested feedback from members about our relationship with TBG regarding the recent changes concerning the ROC. Some members are frustrated by the occasional cancellation of our room reservation and displacement to the Stables. Not all members feel that frustration.
Donna Cairns reports that she recently shipped a box of stitching kits to Brooks Army medical center and she almost has another box full to ship.
The meeting was then adjourned and refreshments were shared. Program Chairman, Irene Leonard, then presented another edition of our Back to Basics program on the Fly Stitch, and the first steps in the Heart project.
Respectfully submitted,
Annette Meyer Hill
Monthly Meeting Minutes - February 13, 2008
Marianne Mussett, Past President, brought the meeting to order at 6:40 pm on February 12, 2008 in the absence of President Maria Nowicki. There were 17 members present. The meeting was held in the Stables at the Conference Center of the Toledo Botanical Garden, having been moved there when it was discovered that the Board of TBG took the Terrace Room for their meeting at 6:00. Marianne attended that meeting until 6:30, and Secretary Annette Hill remained in that meeting until it’s completion at 6:45. Marianne began the meeting of the NAGT with a report of the TBG Board meeting.
The Board of TBG has advised all resident organizations that new charters will be required from all groups. The administration of TBG will no longer recognize the Resident Organization Council. Either the president or an authorized representative of each Resident Organization must attend quarterly meetings with members of the TBG Board instead. All organizations must supply contact information for all of their members and all members will be solicited for membership in TBG, although that information will not be divulged to outside entities. Fees are not being increased. Resident organizations are expected to participate in the First Sundays events, Arts in the Garden and Heralding the Holidays. TBG is sponsoring a Resident Artist in May, a cartoonist, who will be here in Toledo for three weeks. Annette will advise Maria of the changes and provide the new charter for Maria to sign and return to the Garden. Members voted to sign the charter because TBG will not provide us our remaining 2007 meeting space usage until it is returned.
Membership Chairman Diane Myers reported that the Sanger Branch of the Toledo Lucas County Library will have a display case available for our use in July. We will use the cases to promote our annual show which is tentatively scheduled for September at the library. Outreach Chairman, Beth Thompson, will assist with the display.
Marianne reports that TBG has volunteer opportunities available for the Seed Swap. Members were asked to sign up and the list will be provided to the contact for the event, Toni Moore. Information was passed to members concerning the GLR R.O.S.E. State Day in Richmond, Indiana. The theme is “Tying Friends Together” and the event is scheduled for October 10-11, 2008. Contact Joyce Anne Baldwin at Joyceanneb@insightbb.com for more information.
Members were also advised that EGA’s Ohio State Day is on July 12, 2008 in Dublin, Ohio. The theme is “With My Needle” and Ellen Chester will teach “Friends in Stitches,” a needlecase project, from 9 am to 3 pm. Registration begins at 8 am. More information is available at embrodr@insight.rr.com.
Michigan State Day will be held in Plymouth on July 19, 2008. Four classes will be offered, vendors will be present, and a teacup auction will be held. It will be held at St. John’s Golf and Conference Center. Members may contact threadking@aol.com for more information.
A sign-up sheet was passed for volunteers to provide refreshments for our meetings.
We still need volunteers for September, October and November. There was no report from the Librarian.
Karlyn Thompson reported that we received a thank you note from EGA National Executive Director, Anita Streeter, for our donation of $110.00 for the endowment fund in memory of Marge Toth.
Newsletter Editor Su Pellitieri advised members that the deadline for the next newsletter is February 25 and it will be published approximately on March 1. She also reminded members that she is organizing a GCC for Hardanger embroidery. The sign-up list is open until March. Eleven members have signed up so far. The course will begin in April or May and meeting times will be arranged later.
Marianne led discussion about membership development. Members are encouraged to send in stitching tips for our newsletter. Members are investigating a sociable gathering, perhaps on a Saturday, and it might be held at the 577 Foundation in Perrysburg, Ohio. A shopping excursion might also be planned and members are asked to submit suggestions for stitching shops to include on the trip.
Program Chairman Irene Leonard will keep information about each of our monthly Back to Basic stitch programs available to compile as a set to distribute to guests and new members.
Anna Kerlin reported that a design has been chosen for our children’s class this summer at TBG. It is a plastic canvas fish and worm that can be used as a bookmark or a piece of jewelry. Annette Hill will donate the necessary yarn. We can count the preparation hours for volunteer credit at TBG.
Irene Leonard showed her sample of the Hearts program which we will be working on this year and she encourages everyone to have their version done for entry in our September show. Members were asked to have the outlines of the hearts, or whatever motif we have chosen, completed by the next meeting. For our Back to Basics program, the January Chain Stitch instructions are available, and our stitch tonight is the Herringbone Stitch. In March we will review the Fly Stitch. April’s program will cover the Rhodes Stitch and variations. The eventual goal will be to construct a cloth book in November including all of our samples. Caren Scarbrough will teach us those construction techniques.
The meeting was adjourned and members enjoyed refreshments before engaging in the Back to Basics stitch program for the month.
Respectfully submitted,
Annette Meyer Hill
The Board of TBG has advised all resident organizations that new charters will be required from all groups. The administration of TBG will no longer recognize the Resident Organization Council. Either the president or an authorized representative of each Resident Organization must attend quarterly meetings with members of the TBG Board instead. All organizations must supply contact information for all of their members and all members will be solicited for membership in TBG, although that information will not be divulged to outside entities. Fees are not being increased. Resident organizations are expected to participate in the First Sundays events, Arts in the Garden and Heralding the Holidays. TBG is sponsoring a Resident Artist in May, a cartoonist, who will be here in Toledo for three weeks. Annette will advise Maria of the changes and provide the new charter for Maria to sign and return to the Garden. Members voted to sign the charter because TBG will not provide us our remaining 2007 meeting space usage until it is returned.
Membership Chairman Diane Myers reported that the Sanger Branch of the Toledo Lucas County Library will have a display case available for our use in July. We will use the cases to promote our annual show which is tentatively scheduled for September at the library. Outreach Chairman, Beth Thompson, will assist with the display.
Marianne reports that TBG has volunteer opportunities available for the Seed Swap. Members were asked to sign up and the list will be provided to the contact for the event, Toni Moore. Information was passed to members concerning the GLR R.O.S.E. State Day in Richmond, Indiana. The theme is “Tying Friends Together” and the event is scheduled for October 10-11, 2008. Contact Joyce Anne Baldwin at Joyceanneb@insightbb.com for more information.
Members were also advised that EGA’s Ohio State Day is on July 12, 2008 in Dublin, Ohio. The theme is “With My Needle” and Ellen Chester will teach “Friends in Stitches,” a needlecase project, from 9 am to 3 pm. Registration begins at 8 am. More information is available at embrodr@insight.rr.com.
Michigan State Day will be held in Plymouth on July 19, 2008. Four classes will be offered, vendors will be present, and a teacup auction will be held. It will be held at St. John’s Golf and Conference Center. Members may contact threadking@aol.com for more information.
A sign-up sheet was passed for volunteers to provide refreshments for our meetings.
We still need volunteers for September, October and November. There was no report from the Librarian.
Karlyn Thompson reported that we received a thank you note from EGA National Executive Director, Anita Streeter, for our donation of $110.00 for the endowment fund in memory of Marge Toth.
Newsletter Editor Su Pellitieri advised members that the deadline for the next newsletter is February 25 and it will be published approximately on March 1. She also reminded members that she is organizing a GCC for Hardanger embroidery. The sign-up list is open until March. Eleven members have signed up so far. The course will begin in April or May and meeting times will be arranged later.
Marianne led discussion about membership development. Members are encouraged to send in stitching tips for our newsletter. Members are investigating a sociable gathering, perhaps on a Saturday, and it might be held at the 577 Foundation in Perrysburg, Ohio. A shopping excursion might also be planned and members are asked to submit suggestions for stitching shops to include on the trip.
Program Chairman Irene Leonard will keep information about each of our monthly Back to Basic stitch programs available to compile as a set to distribute to guests and new members.
Anna Kerlin reported that a design has been chosen for our children’s class this summer at TBG. It is a plastic canvas fish and worm that can be used as a bookmark or a piece of jewelry. Annette Hill will donate the necessary yarn. We can count the preparation hours for volunteer credit at TBG.
Irene Leonard showed her sample of the Hearts program which we will be working on this year and she encourages everyone to have their version done for entry in our September show. Members were asked to have the outlines of the hearts, or whatever motif we have chosen, completed by the next meeting. For our Back to Basics program, the January Chain Stitch instructions are available, and our stitch tonight is the Herringbone Stitch. In March we will review the Fly Stitch. April’s program will cover the Rhodes Stitch and variations. The eventual goal will be to construct a cloth book in November including all of our samples. Caren Scarbrough will teach us those construction techniques.
The meeting was adjourned and members enjoyed refreshments before engaging in the Back to Basics stitch program for the month.
Respectfully submitted,
Annette Meyer Hill
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Monthly Meeting Minutes - January 9, 2008
President Maria Nowicki brought the meeting to order at 6:30 pm in the Conference Center of the Toledo Botanical Garden and distributed an agenda for the meeting.
Secretary Annette Hill provided copies of past meeting minutes for review by members and reported that the blog will soon be updated with all past minutes.
Treasurer Nancy Wright reported that the balance in our checking account is $1606.68. Our savings account balance is $2066.35 and our CD balance is $2074.35.
Resident Organization Council Representative, Anna Kerlin, reported regarding a November meeting of the ROC. They are looking for new leadership, and have difficulty getting members to attend daytime meetings. Marianne Mussett indicated that she would be willing to help if they change to evening meetings. Anna reported that the Heralding the Holidays raffle which we organized raised $502.00 for TBG. The ROC will allocate $250 of the total to their children’s education fund, with the balance remaining in the Heralding the Holidays fund.
The ROC is also organizing summer classes for children aged 6 to 12 years old. Last year these programs involved over 100 children, and the council aims to expand the program this year. They have requested the involvement of all resident organizations. TBG helps with advertising, registration and administration. Each organization would design projects for a two hour class, with approximately $2.00 materials cost per child to be reimbursed by TBG. The classes would be scheduled to fit our needs. Maria Nowicki, Anna Kerlin, Marianne Mussett and Annette Hill have all agreed to help. We will determine the specifics for our project and reply to the ROC by by Feb 7. The program will be planned for sometime in June or July in the Children’s Building.
Debbie Hoffmaster has been chairman of the Heralding the Holidays event for several years and is asking for someone to replace her. The 2008 event will be held December 5,6 and 7. Organizations are asked to have their fees paid and information provided about their participation by September in order to allow for publicity deadlines. Members are asked to look for donations or cheap sources for white chain, reflective vests or reflective tape to make them, and reflective markers to stick in the ground.
Our meeting dates have not been confirmed with TBG for the 2008 year yet. Maria Nowicki will contact the TBG office. Marianne Mussett confirms that our request was submitted in August 2007.
Members are reminded that our theme for the 2008 Heralding the Holidays raffle wreath is Christmas stockings. Members are encouraged to stitch stocking designed ornaments for the wreath during the coming year.
Newsletter Chairman Su Pellitieri has compiled a draft of a membership roster which was circulated for members to review and revise if necessary.
Beth Thompson has confirmed that she will continue as Outreach Chairman and reports that we will be featured in the March issue of Needlearts. Donna Cairns reports that we have 34 additional kits ready to be sent to the Brooks Army medical facility, and members provided an additional 20 kits tonight. Donna has pre-stitched canvases which were recently donated and has spoken with Lake Park Nursing Home. Residents there are willing to learn. Member who are interested in helping teach simple basketweave should contact Donna.
Cathy Studer will continue as Education Chairman. A sign-up sheet was passed around for participation in the Moonlight Sonata Group Correspondence Course in intermediate level Hardanger embroidery. Su Pellitieri will act as group leader and requests that interested members sign up to participate by March. Cathy reports that there is an extended study program available with EGA national for textile design for liturgical space taught by Marilyn Doyle
Marilyn Freeman will continue with the New Member Welcome Committee.
Diane Myers will be taking over the Membership Committee. She will monitor attendance and contact members who have been consistently absent to check on their well-being. She will also contact frequent guests and provide information about joining the guild. Diane also suggests that we follow the example of another guild which presents demonstrations in basic stitches at libraries and other public spaces. We will consider a similar program to generate membership and to add to our outreach activities in teaching the public about needlework.
Marianne provided information to Annette about Toledo Lucas County Public Library procedures for publicizing our events through their bulletin board posting system, which requires that we provide 20 copies of any flyer for our events.
Show Chairman Peverly Horman reports that our show is tentatively scheduled for September 13 and 14, with submissions to be accepted on the 11th and judging on the 12th. The Library has not yet confirmed these dates, and we have other details to confirm as well.
Great Lakes Region Representative, Caren Scarbrough, reminds members that registration ends February 1 for the regional seminar, which will be held April 20-24 in Madison Wisconsin. Caren will continue as GLR Rep for the coming year, but Annette Hill will perform those duties while Caren serves as President next year.
The Town and Country Chapter of EGA, in the Youngstown area, is sponsoring a workshop. Oriental Tool Pocket, taught by Denise Harrington Pratt, will be presented on March 8 and 9 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Registration is due by February 13, 2008.
Librarian and Historian, Katherine Thompson, surveyed members about the scope of her duties. She will collect and identify existing slides and photographs of our shows, and also compile old newsletters.
Maria led discussion about our goals for 2008. In order to increase our membership, we will consider collecting information cards from show visitors which will be used for a gift drawing. Members sadly note that new bookstores opening in the area do not have any embroidery books available, although knitting and crochet books are in stock. We will continue with refreshments provided by members as long as there are volunteers, and a sign-up sheet was circulated.
Marianne received an email from a woman whose 90 year old mother previously did whitework. She lives in Findlay and wants to donate materials to our group. Caren will call her and volunteer to pick it up for our use.
Newsletter Chairman Su Pellitieri reports that our newsletter is available online. An email was distributed providing a link to the newsletter.
Caren Scarbrough was then installed as President Elect.
Nancy Wright asked about a Golden Threads Award Nominee for this coming year. It will be on next month’s agenda. Nominations are due by May 1. Members are asked to consider who to nominate.
The meeting was then adjourned and an educational program on the Chain Stitch was presented by Irene Leonard. The next meeting is scheduled for February 13, 2008.
Respectfully submitted,
Annette Meyer Hill
Secretary Annette Hill provided copies of past meeting minutes for review by members and reported that the blog will soon be updated with all past minutes.
Treasurer Nancy Wright reported that the balance in our checking account is $1606.68. Our savings account balance is $2066.35 and our CD balance is $2074.35.
Resident Organization Council Representative, Anna Kerlin, reported regarding a November meeting of the ROC. They are looking for new leadership, and have difficulty getting members to attend daytime meetings. Marianne Mussett indicated that she would be willing to help if they change to evening meetings. Anna reported that the Heralding the Holidays raffle which we organized raised $502.00 for TBG. The ROC will allocate $250 of the total to their children’s education fund, with the balance remaining in the Heralding the Holidays fund.
The ROC is also organizing summer classes for children aged 6 to 12 years old. Last year these programs involved over 100 children, and the council aims to expand the program this year. They have requested the involvement of all resident organizations. TBG helps with advertising, registration and administration. Each organization would design projects for a two hour class, with approximately $2.00 materials cost per child to be reimbursed by TBG. The classes would be scheduled to fit our needs. Maria Nowicki, Anna Kerlin, Marianne Mussett and Annette Hill have all agreed to help. We will determine the specifics for our project and reply to the ROC by by Feb 7. The program will be planned for sometime in June or July in the Children’s Building.
Debbie Hoffmaster has been chairman of the Heralding the Holidays event for several years and is asking for someone to replace her. The 2008 event will be held December 5,6 and 7. Organizations are asked to have their fees paid and information provided about their participation by September in order to allow for publicity deadlines. Members are asked to look for donations or cheap sources for white chain, reflective vests or reflective tape to make them, and reflective markers to stick in the ground.
Our meeting dates have not been confirmed with TBG for the 2008 year yet. Maria Nowicki will contact the TBG office. Marianne Mussett confirms that our request was submitted in August 2007.
Members are reminded that our theme for the 2008 Heralding the Holidays raffle wreath is Christmas stockings. Members are encouraged to stitch stocking designed ornaments for the wreath during the coming year.
Newsletter Chairman Su Pellitieri has compiled a draft of a membership roster which was circulated for members to review and revise if necessary.
Beth Thompson has confirmed that she will continue as Outreach Chairman and reports that we will be featured in the March issue of Needlearts. Donna Cairns reports that we have 34 additional kits ready to be sent to the Brooks Army medical facility, and members provided an additional 20 kits tonight. Donna has pre-stitched canvases which were recently donated and has spoken with Lake Park Nursing Home. Residents there are willing to learn. Member who are interested in helping teach simple basketweave should contact Donna.
Cathy Studer will continue as Education Chairman. A sign-up sheet was passed around for participation in the Moonlight Sonata Group Correspondence Course in intermediate level Hardanger embroidery. Su Pellitieri will act as group leader and requests that interested members sign up to participate by March. Cathy reports that there is an extended study program available with EGA national for textile design for liturgical space taught by Marilyn Doyle
Marilyn Freeman will continue with the New Member Welcome Committee.
Diane Myers will be taking over the Membership Committee. She will monitor attendance and contact members who have been consistently absent to check on their well-being. She will also contact frequent guests and provide information about joining the guild. Diane also suggests that we follow the example of another guild which presents demonstrations in basic stitches at libraries and other public spaces. We will consider a similar program to generate membership and to add to our outreach activities in teaching the public about needlework.
Marianne provided information to Annette about Toledo Lucas County Public Library procedures for publicizing our events through their bulletin board posting system, which requires that we provide 20 copies of any flyer for our events.
Show Chairman Peverly Horman reports that our show is tentatively scheduled for September 13 and 14, with submissions to be accepted on the 11th and judging on the 12th. The Library has not yet confirmed these dates, and we have other details to confirm as well.
Great Lakes Region Representative, Caren Scarbrough, reminds members that registration ends February 1 for the regional seminar, which will be held April 20-24 in Madison Wisconsin. Caren will continue as GLR Rep for the coming year, but Annette Hill will perform those duties while Caren serves as President next year.
The Town and Country Chapter of EGA, in the Youngstown area, is sponsoring a workshop. Oriental Tool Pocket, taught by Denise Harrington Pratt, will be presented on March 8 and 9 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Registration is due by February 13, 2008.
Librarian and Historian, Katherine Thompson, surveyed members about the scope of her duties. She will collect and identify existing slides and photographs of our shows, and also compile old newsletters.
Maria led discussion about our goals for 2008. In order to increase our membership, we will consider collecting information cards from show visitors which will be used for a gift drawing. Members sadly note that new bookstores opening in the area do not have any embroidery books available, although knitting and crochet books are in stock. We will continue with refreshments provided by members as long as there are volunteers, and a sign-up sheet was circulated.
Marianne received an email from a woman whose 90 year old mother previously did whitework. She lives in Findlay and wants to donate materials to our group. Caren will call her and volunteer to pick it up for our use.
Newsletter Chairman Su Pellitieri reports that our newsletter is available online. An email was distributed providing a link to the newsletter.
Caren Scarbrough was then installed as President Elect.
Nancy Wright asked about a Golden Threads Award Nominee for this coming year. It will be on next month’s agenda. Nominations are due by May 1. Members are asked to consider who to nominate.
The meeting was then adjourned and an educational program on the Chain Stitch was presented by Irene Leonard. The next meeting is scheduled for February 13, 2008.
Respectfully submitted,
Annette Meyer Hill
Friday, January 11, 2008
Monthly Meeting Minutes - December 14, 2007
December 12, 2007
President Marianne Mussett brought the meeting to order at 6:30 pm in the Conference Center of the Toledo Botanical Garden. There were 20 members present. Marianne announced that our annual financial report is due February 15.
Anna Kerlin passed out drawing tickets to those members who volunteered at TBG this year.
Treasurer Karlyn Thompson reported that we have $2060.73 in our savings account, and $1109.96 in our checking account. Our Certificate of Deposit matured in November, having earned $74.35 in interest for the year.
Newsletter Editor, Su Pellitieri advises that the deadline for the next newsletter is December 31 and the next newsletter will be posted early in January. She requested that new officers get their contact information to her to be included.
Maria Nowicki thanked those who volunteered to help at Heralding the Holidays. The raffle that we organized raised $502.00 for TBG. Our wreath was the top ticket getter again. The winner of the wreath is considering joining our guild. Next year’s theme will be Christmas stockings, and member’s were encouraged to begin stitching ornaments for that wreath.
Donna Cairns reports that she has 34 more kits to send to the Brooks Army medical facility. Some items won’t be sent, but kept here for our guild’s possible use.
Incoming Program Chairman, Irene Leonard announced that we will be learning different stitches each month of the coming year for our monthly meeting educational program. We will be using our own “stashes” to provide the materials for each month, and we will be advised what we will need in the newsletter. Caren Scarbrough has volunteered to teach a program at the end of the year about assembling our resulting stitch samples into a cloth book.
We will be working on a heart themed project using the booklet from EGA national. It includes heart motifs stitched using various techniques, including bargello and couching, and can be stitched in a bell pull format. Those members wishing to participate should sign up and pay the $12.00 booklet fee by the January meeting.
Marianne reminded members that our bad weather cancellation policy follows Toledo Public Schools. If they closed for the day of our regular meeting, then we will not meet.
Members who are working on The Village Green project and want some help may bring it to the next meeting. Kay Griffith and Caren Scarbrough will help at the January meeting, as well as during the third Thursday of the month Stitch-In at Something Extra. Karlyn reports that she needs the $15.00 final payment from several participants.
In personal news, Sue Hojnacki will be undergoing surgery soon to treat breast cancer.Julia Stange has shingles. Please remember these members during their troubles.
Members shared the projects they have finished in the past few months during our “Get It Finished” program. Drawing tickets were distributed and the end of the year drawing was held.
Incoming President, Maria Nowicki, announced that the meetings will be held on the 1st Thursday of each month, as we have done in the past. She will distribute directions to her house by email.
Maria Nowicki and Nancy Wright were installed as our new President and Treasurer. Caren Scarbrough will be installed at the January meeting.
Secret Stitcher gifts were distributed. Christmas ornaments were exchanged. Christmas cookies were exchanged and also enjoyed as refreshments. The meeting was then adjourned. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 9, 2008.
Respectfully submitted,
Annette Meyer Hill
President Marianne Mussett brought the meeting to order at 6:30 pm in the Conference Center of the Toledo Botanical Garden. There were 20 members present. Marianne announced that our annual financial report is due February 15.
Anna Kerlin passed out drawing tickets to those members who volunteered at TBG this year.
Treasurer Karlyn Thompson reported that we have $2060.73 in our savings account, and $1109.96 in our checking account. Our Certificate of Deposit matured in November, having earned $74.35 in interest for the year.
Newsletter Editor, Su Pellitieri advises that the deadline for the next newsletter is December 31 and the next newsletter will be posted early in January. She requested that new officers get their contact information to her to be included.
Maria Nowicki thanked those who volunteered to help at Heralding the Holidays. The raffle that we organized raised $502.00 for TBG. Our wreath was the top ticket getter again. The winner of the wreath is considering joining our guild. Next year’s theme will be Christmas stockings, and member’s were encouraged to begin stitching ornaments for that wreath.
Donna Cairns reports that she has 34 more kits to send to the Brooks Army medical facility. Some items won’t be sent, but kept here for our guild’s possible use.
Incoming Program Chairman, Irene Leonard announced that we will be learning different stitches each month of the coming year for our monthly meeting educational program. We will be using our own “stashes” to provide the materials for each month, and we will be advised what we will need in the newsletter. Caren Scarbrough has volunteered to teach a program at the end of the year about assembling our resulting stitch samples into a cloth book.
We will be working on a heart themed project using the booklet from EGA national. It includes heart motifs stitched using various techniques, including bargello and couching, and can be stitched in a bell pull format. Those members wishing to participate should sign up and pay the $12.00 booklet fee by the January meeting.
Marianne reminded members that our bad weather cancellation policy follows Toledo Public Schools. If they closed for the day of our regular meeting, then we will not meet.
Members who are working on The Village Green project and want some help may bring it to the next meeting. Kay Griffith and Caren Scarbrough will help at the January meeting, as well as during the third Thursday of the month Stitch-In at Something Extra. Karlyn reports that she needs the $15.00 final payment from several participants.
In personal news, Sue Hojnacki will be undergoing surgery soon to treat breast cancer.Julia Stange has shingles. Please remember these members during their troubles.
Members shared the projects they have finished in the past few months during our “Get It Finished” program. Drawing tickets were distributed and the end of the year drawing was held.
Incoming President, Maria Nowicki, announced that the meetings will be held on the 1st Thursday of each month, as we have done in the past. She will distribute directions to her house by email.
Maria Nowicki and Nancy Wright were installed as our new President and Treasurer. Caren Scarbrough will be installed at the January meeting.
Secret Stitcher gifts were distributed. Christmas ornaments were exchanged. Christmas cookies were exchanged and also enjoyed as refreshments. The meeting was then adjourned. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 9, 2008.
Respectfully submitted,
Annette Meyer Hill
Monthly Meeting Minutes - November 14, 2007
President Marianne Mussett called the meeting to order.
Diane Myers introduced Edward Jones from the Penta Career Center. She presented the stitched bookmarks. Mr. Jones talked about the program at Penta.
Other guests were Linda McClure and Kay Griffith’s daughter-in-law, Inga. This is the second visit for both.
Marianne announced the September minutes were on the Blog site.
Marianne read the Treasurer’s report: Savings $2060.73; Checking $2008.96; dues collected for EGA $203.00, GLR Dues $7.00. Karlyn completed the list of members, and she shows that there are 45 paid members. A list was passed around showing all paid members.
Donna Carnes received 165 stitch kits at the NAGT Show that were donated to the servicemen.
Caren Scarbrough announced that her daughter, Wendy, got married.
Su Pellitieri asked for items to be put in the January newsletter.
Su also asked for individuals who wanted to volunteer on a committee to discuss clarifying what “adaptation” means for the items for the show. No date was set for the meeting.
Kay Griffith indicated that the “Village Green” kits would be mailed to her on Friday. She will be at Something Extra on Thursday, December 20, 2007, till 8:00 pm to answer questions about the project and to get kits to those she cannot reach before then.
Anna Kerlin reported on TBG Residents organization meetings. The Residents organization is looking for volunteers to be officers on the board. They have a new volunteer coordinator, but she has not started yet. Diane Thurber, head of the children’s education department is looking for programs/classes for the 2008 Summer season. They are looking for a two (2) hour class with a minimal material cost. All hours required to set up a program/class can be logged as volunteer hours for TBG. A few ideas were tossed around for possible classes. Anna, Irene, Nancy, Beth & Kathy were volunteered to work on a committee. Anna gave out volunteer tickets for anyone who helped at the show. We do not get TBG volunteer hours for the show.
Maria passed around the signup sheet for Heralding the Holidays.
Caren Scarbrough made a motion to accept the slate of nominees: Caren for President Elect and Nancy Wright for Treasurer. Marilyn seconded the motion. Members all voted in favor of the motion. Motion passed. Irene Leonard was appointed as Program Chairman. The program tonight on Hungarian work will be presented by Donna Mohn.
The meeting was adjourned.
[Prepared by Jennifer Miller in the absence of Annette Hill.]
Diane Myers introduced Edward Jones from the Penta Career Center. She presented the stitched bookmarks. Mr. Jones talked about the program at Penta.
Other guests were Linda McClure and Kay Griffith’s daughter-in-law, Inga. This is the second visit for both.
Marianne announced the September minutes were on the Blog site.
Marianne read the Treasurer’s report: Savings $2060.73; Checking $2008.96; dues collected for EGA $203.00, GLR Dues $7.00. Karlyn completed the list of members, and she shows that there are 45 paid members. A list was passed around showing all paid members.
Donna Carnes received 165 stitch kits at the NAGT Show that were donated to the servicemen.
Caren Scarbrough announced that her daughter, Wendy, got married.
Su Pellitieri asked for items to be put in the January newsletter.
Su also asked for individuals who wanted to volunteer on a committee to discuss clarifying what “adaptation” means for the items for the show. No date was set for the meeting.
Kay Griffith indicated that the “Village Green” kits would be mailed to her on Friday. She will be at Something Extra on Thursday, December 20, 2007, till 8:00 pm to answer questions about the project and to get kits to those she cannot reach before then.
Anna Kerlin reported on TBG Residents organization meetings. The Residents organization is looking for volunteers to be officers on the board. They have a new volunteer coordinator, but she has not started yet. Diane Thurber, head of the children’s education department is looking for programs/classes for the 2008 Summer season. They are looking for a two (2) hour class with a minimal material cost. All hours required to set up a program/class can be logged as volunteer hours for TBG. A few ideas were tossed around for possible classes. Anna, Irene, Nancy, Beth & Kathy were volunteered to work on a committee. Anna gave out volunteer tickets for anyone who helped at the show. We do not get TBG volunteer hours for the show.
Maria passed around the signup sheet for Heralding the Holidays.
Caren Scarbrough made a motion to accept the slate of nominees: Caren for President Elect and Nancy Wright for Treasurer. Marilyn seconded the motion. Members all voted in favor of the motion. Motion passed. Irene Leonard was appointed as Program Chairman. The program tonight on Hungarian work will be presented by Donna Mohn.
The meeting was adjourned.
[Prepared by Jennifer Miller in the absence of Annette Hill.]
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Monthly Meeting Minutes
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
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
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