Thursday, April 16, 2009

April Meeting Minutes

Minutes of the Shuswap Spinners and WeaversApril 6,2009 20 members present
1. Minutes of the March meeting adopted as printed, Anne. Seconded Sue . Carried
2. Treasurer's report was given. Anne moved that we renew subscription to Handwoven. Gudie seconded. Carried
3. Sheep to Shawl Invitations have been sent, the fleece was bought and Gudrun is the judge. So far the team consists of weaver - Sharon, spinners - Shirley, Gloria and Denise. Michele offered to look after the tea. Judith will help with the washing of the fleece. Date to be set in May. Spinning proficiency needs a co-ordinator
4. Workshops
(a). The workshop with Sharon went well.
(b). Leno workshop - June 11 ( 10 am ) with Gudrun $30 cost will be held at the Piccadilly Mall
5. Library had new magazines in.
6. Fibres Unlimited is proceeding well. New project on the 8 harness loom
7. Historian - newspaper clippings on cottage industry in local paper
8 Arts Council - Meet on March 30 regarding co-sponsorship grants. Awards and grants that individuals may apply for deadline is April 30.Application forms on website shuswapartscouncil.bc.ca
9. Equipment Received $34 rental incomeWe will continue looking for the errant bobbins
Old Business
1. Discussion on the flying shuttle or 20+. Flying shuttle is $600 and the 20+ is $1000Gloria thought that a warp should be put on the loom to see what we need.
2. Magic in the Water - Judith and Fibres Unlimited to put together an educational program.
3. Spinning at Harmonious Homestead- Bring wheel, folding chair, lunch and your name badge April 18 (10-4) If spinning on gravel bring a plastic bag to put the wheel on.Shearing will happen on April 18. There are a total of 6 Saturdays that we can come and spin.
4. Equipment Rates:Large equipment $ 15 / month. Reeds $ 15 / month. Rag cutter $ 10 / week. Spinning wheels $ 15 / month needs a $ 150 deposit. Picker $ 15 / month needs a $ 150 deposit. Inkle loom $ 5 / month. Drum carder $ 15 / month needs a $150 deposit. Library rental: Materials not returned Books - charged the price of the book or replacement. Late fees are $ 1/ month. Gudie moved that the equipment and library rental fees be adopted. Jennifer seconded. Carried.
New Business
1. Gloria moved that we need a clock in the guild room
2. Judith suggested that the Treasurer give us an income report to give us an idea of how we are doing.
3. Discussion on silent auctions.
Spin -In May 9 at Clare's (10-2) Ukanknits April 20 - Gudie (10-2)May 19 - Gloria (10-2) Fibre Week - June 13 Knittingj in Public Day (The display case in the library is wonderful as usual) Ffibre Week in Olds is June 26-July 3. Twist of Fate in Kamloops April 24-26 at Sun PeaksBC. Interior Ffibre Festival May 15-19 2010
May program _ Gudie will how part of a DVD Real Men Knit Meeting adjourned by Sue.
Show and Tell
Program - Gudrun talked about flying shuttles