The meeting was called to order at 7 pm by
president, Gabriele.
2
new members introduced themselves; Venke and Barbara
Minutes of Previous meeting:: Gudrun W. moved the
minutes of the December meeting be adopted, seconded by Clare F. Carried.
Treasurer's Report: Noelle Cox
presented the income and expenditures of the last few months. A question about the Christmas Party expenses
was answered. Noelle moved the
treasurer's report be adopted,
seconded by Julia A. Carried.
Library Report: Darlene mentioned members
with overdue books.
Gwen
M. donated a book to the library and Sharon W. brought two other donated books.
Equipment: Outstanding
rentals were mentioned. Please pay
promptly.
Christmas Sale: Gudie H., Julia A. and Rita W. to spearhead the
organization of this event. Thank you.
Sheep to Shawl Fall Fair Convenors: Elvi has volunteered and Gudie H. will also help. Thank you.
Budget: Noelle presented a budget showing projected
expenditures and expected income as well as a summary
of income and expenditures for the last five years.
Fashion Show:
There were many points of discussion based on the preliminary committee
suggestions:
-Tickets
rather than admission by donation was suggested as was the organization of a
sales table for the event.
-Members
expressed the view that having it in a small venue and having it filled was
more desirable than having a
larger venue without a full house. The
Art Gallery seats 90.
- Louise
suggested the theme reflect an image of high class products.
- Elvi
suggested that as we are an "Art"
any donations be made to SAGA - Darlene suggested that profits should be reinvested in the guild.
Motion:
Moved by Gwen that the Shuswap Spinners and Weavers host and sponsor a
Wearable Art event for the community at
large with a budget of $300 to cover the costs of such an event. Seconded
by Sharon, Carried. Suggested Fashion Show date is
Sunday October 28, 2 pm.
Next
Committee meeting for Fashion Show
Feb 25th, 1 pm at Gudrun W.'s home.
Country Spinning Wheel: Noelle compared the cost from two sources and learned that a new
country spinner would cost about
$600. Melissa and Rita mentioned that on
Craig's List and Etsey there may be ones
for sale for a lesser price. Discussion
ensued as to whether the guild wants to purchase
a spinning wheel of this type. Decision
postponed until the March meeting, members are
urged to discuss and think about this item in February.
Mannequins: Mona moved we supply four mannequins for 3
months to the Shuswap Singers. Seconded by Catherine B. Carried.
Workshops: Gudrun W. presented overshot samples to
inspire members. The Overshot workshop
is March 24, 25 at Piccadilly
Mall. Cost is $70 plus paper copies for
the two days.
Kim
McKenna is available April 14th to do a workshop. Interested members should review the options and let Gudrun W. know their wishes
soon. Costs $400 per day plus travel expenses.
May
2012 Double weave Workshop
Elvi
suggested that not all workshops need organized through the guild - plan a
workshop, state a date and cost and see
if it goes so Gudrun doesn't have to spend so much time organizing and agonizing over workshops. This item will be revisited at the March
meeting.
Spin-Ins, Knit-Ins, etc - come to Piccadilly Mall Feb 20 to 24th from 10 am to 4pm daily to participate in Heritage Days. Come for
the day, a couple of hours, a visit bringing your enthusiasm and expertise.
Melissa volunteered to help do a display showing the Back to Back Challenges from last year. Please email her any photos of the February
and/or May 2011 events. Ann will display both sweaters on mannequins.
Meeting for April:
Gabriele
moved that the April meeting have no business meeting but a program and Show
and Tell. Seconded by Rita. Carried.
This means Spin-In, Knit-In dates and other business items are done at the March and May meetings.
Adjournment: Gudie H. moved the meeting be adjourned.
Next Meeting: 7pm March 5th, 2012.
Fibres Unlimited meets earlier (extra room
is rented from 2 to 4 pm) - a great time to peruse the library, chat, learn new
skills and maybe even get
something produced.
Show and Tell: Many wonderful and varied
knitted, woven, felted, and spun items were shown as well wooden, paper and other fibre items.
Minutes recorded by Ann Nikmo.
