Minutes of the Shuswap Spinners and WeaversMay 4, 2009
19 members present
Welcome to new member Melissa Nasby
1. Correction to the minutes of April 2009. Rental of reeds should be $5.00 per month. Minutes of the April meeting adopted as amended by Darlene. Marcie seconded. Carried
2. Gudie moved the Treasurer's report be adopted, Wendy seconded. Carried
3. Library - New magazines - Handwoven and Spin-Off in. Discussion of what to do about overdue,overdue books. Offenders to be charged for replacement of books and magazines at the current price.As Darlene will be doing a complete inventory, please have all library materials returned by the end of June.
4..Fibres Unlimited - The big loom is threaded for overshot runners and a warp for fish will be on the #3 loom. Judith hopes to look into an instructional guide for "Magic in the Water" in June.
5. Workshop- Leno workshop given by Gudrun June 11 a Piccadilly Mall (10AM - )
6. Christmas Sale- Theme is Snowflakes.
7.Sheep to Shawl - Team consists of Spinners - Shirley, Gloria, Denise, Mona, Melissa, Weaver- Sharon. Spinning proficiency convener is Gloria, Judith to be the judge.Anne will be the emcee.
Old BusinessThank you to Anne for putting together a welcome package for new members consisting to a brochure , membership application, membership list and library and equipment rental rates.
New Business
1. Spin - Ins May 9 at Clare'sMay 28 at Anne's (7-9pm)
2. Potluck supper June 8 at Elvi's 6:00 pm
3. Judy Linkletter donated some old magazines.
4. A spinning wheel given by the Guild to John Low was auctioned and the money raised given to missionaries in Ethopia
5. Spinning in Public Day June 13 - Gudie to look after either a venue at the Ross Street parking lot or at Piccadilly Mall
6. Anne and Gabriele offered to help at Wednesday at the Wharf.
7. Sharon talked to the IPE about our location and that we liked being where it was clean, dry and secured.
8. Membership dues can be paid at the June meeting.
9. Show and Tell
10. Program- Gudie showed a segment of the video "Real Men Knit"
11. Meeting adjourned.