Thursday, December 4, 2008

Minutes of the November meeting

20 members present
1. Minutes of the Oct. meeting adopted as printed by Sharon. Carried
2. Treasurer's report - (a). Motio to pay Elvi for the shelving. Passed
(b). Renewal to Spin-Off. Passed
3. Reports - (a). Gudie and Shirley held a spinning workshop at Gloria's. 7 attended
(b). Sharon's workshop -Beyond the Basics slated for March 6-7,2009
(c). Library - 2 new magazines
(d).Arts Council - Gudie reported on her report to the Arts Council
(e). Thank you card from the Arts Council for helping at WOW concert
(f). Christmas Sale - Nov.22 from 10-4. Marcia and Elvi`to look after the advertising. Set up is 4pm
Nov.21. Meet at 3;30pm at community center. Anne and Gabriele to look after the kitchen. Remember to bring your goodies. Bring ornaments for the tree to donate. Sue, Anne and Gudie to look after the sandwich boards.
(g). Letter received from Harmonious Homestead about a possible Spin - In in the spring.
4. Rental Policy Discussion to both library and equipment rental policies. Mona` moved that the Guild accept the new policy as drafted by the committee and that the committee will set the fees. Sue seconded. Discussion amended motion carried. Anne will be the assistant equipment person.
New Business
1. Discussion on a membership package including a welcome, membership list, rental polcies for equipment and library, workshop policy, info on running the meeting, the Blog. Anne also suggested a buddy system.
2. Lots of hugs to Michele- her husband doing well after his heart attack.
3.Jean Halliwell has agreed to give a sewing demo on her coat course for six. Planning meeting at her home Nov.26 7-9
4. Mona presented Laura Fry's Manual Maagic in the Water - wet finishing handwovens. Motion made that this be purchased. Jean seconded. Carried This Manual is for reference use only.
5. Jean would like to donate a knitting machine. Thank you!!
6. Pot Luck De. 1 at Marcia's at 6 pm Remember the mug exchange.
7. Spin - In Nov. 11 10-2 at Gloria's Nov. 27 7-9 at Noelle's Knit - In Nov. 24 at Gabi's
8. Gudie showed the felted flowers for sale at the Christmas Sale.
9. Meeting adjourned by Gudie
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