Minutes of the Shuswap Spinners and Weavers March 1, 2010
23 members present
Judith called the meeting to order and welcomed Linda Nichols.
1. Minutes of the February meeting adopted as printed by Noelle, Glenda seconded.
2. Noelle gave the treasurer's report.
3. Fibres Unlimited - Elvi reported that the salmon are coming along. 4-5 have been woven.
4. Workshops- Marcia suggested several workshops -boundweave, tapestry. Sharon doing a transparency workshop in the fall. If you have any requests please talk to Marcia.
5. Christmas Sale - Nov. 27,2010. "Stockings" You can never start too early.
6. Sheep to Shawl - Still need more spinners. So far only Catherine has stepped forward. Marcia will be the weaver.
7. Ukanknits gathered at the mall for heritage week.
Old Business
1. Reminder to e-mail Trixie if attending the Kalamalka Spin-In March 27. Info is on the blog.
2. Discussion of meeting times: It was decided to think about this further and make a decision later in the year before the winter months.
New Business
1. No donation to be made to ANWG
2. Next meeting - April 12, instead of April 5 (Easter Monday)
3. Spin-Ins: March 16 at Jean's 10-2March 25 at Noelle's 7-9Knit-In March 22 at Gloria's 10-2
4. Clare said that their farm Harmonious Homestead is open every Saturday in April as well as Easter Monday and April 23 (Pro D Day) . They are shearing March 3.It was decided to have a Spin-In at Clare's April 24 from 12-5.
5. Margaret is shearing March 8
6. Thank you to all those who came for heritage week.
Meeting adjourned
Show and tell
Program- Gudrun showed some great tips for warping.