Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Minutes October 4th, 2010 - Meet your new slate of officers

Gabriele has been away and then ill so these are late, but what the heck!

Minutes of the Shuswap Spinners and Weavers - Oct 4, 2010
22 members and 2 guest present
Introduction of new members and guests
 
Minutes of the Aug meeting were adopted as read by Glenda.
Treasurer's report- Both fairs were successful. Report moved to be  
adopted by Sharon, seconded Wendy. Carried
Fair Reports-
1.  IPE went very well. New  venue was very workable, traffic flow went  
well and the public enjoyed watching the weaving.
2.  SA fair- skien competition was great. Oct, 18 Anne to attend the  
fair meeting.
3.  Sheep to Shawl- Marcia persevered and the shawl was done.
Good spinning competition
 
Slow Fiber gathering in Summerland Oct. 9
 
Library- New magazines are in - Vav, Handwoven and Spin-off
 
Thanks to all who helped with the new room set-up.
2 looms have been donated -remember to sign in to the Guild room in the sign-in book and upstairs  
if you are getting a key.
 
Equipment- #2 spinning wheel bobbin is still missing.
 
Newsletter- Margaret has created a new blog and will circulate the new  
address through Sharon's e-mail list. Ask Margaret if you have any  
questions.
Fibres-Unlimited- Making plans for this year. Gabriele will look into  
renting Room #3 for 2 hours on the Monday afternoons. (2-4)
 
Workshops- Transparency- 7 attended. A good workshop. Gudrun brought  
samples of other workshops.
Christmas Sale- Gudrun putting up a display at the library Nov. at 1 pm
 
Elections- President  Gabriele             Vice- president  Sharon
           Treasurer  Noelle               Secretary  Lis
           Library     Darlene             Equipment Elvi/Anne
           Historian  Wendy                Blog  Margaret
           Arts Council Gudie              Christmas Sale Gudrun/Gudie
           Sheep to Shawl Anne/Noelle      Spinning Proficiency Gloria
           Program Gudrun                   Workshop
 
Spin-In   Oct. 12 at Gudrun's   (10-2)
Knit-In    Oct. 18 at Glenday's  (10-2)
Sharon moved the meeting be adjourned
  Show and Tell