Mar
2, 2015 1 p.m.
Shuswap Spinners and Weaver's
Meeting
17 members present. 2 guests
Gabriele called the meeting to order at 1:05
Additions to agenda - nominating committee
Adoption of minutes from February. Mona moved, Seconded Anne, carried.
17 members present. 2 guests
Gabriele called the meeting to order at 1:05
Additions to agenda - nominating committee
Adoption of minutes from February. Mona moved, Seconded Anne, carried.
Next meeting is March 30, the
last Monday of March at 7 p.m.
Reports from:
Treasurer: Noelle has renewed Spin-Off for 2 years and ordered Embellish for 1 year, two books have arrived and are carded.
Reports from:
Treasurer: Noelle has renewed Spin-Off for 2 years and ordered Embellish for 1 year, two books have arrived and are carded.
Equipment: labeled some new
equipment.
Library: need to get some books
returned.
Historian: no report
Workshops: Rosalie's workshop on finishing techniques is on May 2. Contact Rosalie to book a place.
Business arising from minutes:
Performing Arts Center: Some comments with regard to whether this is going ahead. Support the idea of having the Performing Arts Centre.
Shuswap Lake Arts Festival: Lois reported that it is July 23, 24, 25, 26 Involves the Blind Bay Hall, Shuswap Lake Estates, Sorrento Hall. 10 - 4 each day. $30 to join for a group membership. Self managed so run own till, have some interactive displays and a 15 % commission given to the organization. Wednesday is set up day. We regretfully will not be able take part this year. Lois to communicate our regrets as there is a conflict with another workshop and also the Art Festival is also at this same time.
Historian: no report
Workshops: Rosalie's workshop on finishing techniques is on May 2. Contact Rosalie to book a place.
Business arising from minutes:
Performing Arts Center: Some comments with regard to whether this is going ahead. Support the idea of having the Performing Arts Centre.
Shuswap Lake Arts Festival: Lois reported that it is July 23, 24, 25, 26 Involves the Blind Bay Hall, Shuswap Lake Estates, Sorrento Hall. 10 - 4 each day. $30 to join for a group membership. Self managed so run own till, have some interactive displays and a 15 % commission given to the organization. Wednesday is set up day. We regretfully will not be able take part this year. Lois to communicate our regrets as there is a conflict with another workshop and also the Art Festival is also at this same time.
Blanket warp is measured ready for
threading and weaving, Ann to set up schedule for warping.
Weaving tea towels - sign - up sheet passes and will be put on the loom.
Heritage Week - good week with lots of participation and interest from the public.
Weaving tea towels - sign - up sheet passes and will be put on the loom.
Heritage Week - good week with lots of participation and interest from the public.
Spin-In ------new venue
St Joseph's Church in Salmon Arm. Parking lot entrance is off
2nd Street SE just to the south of Fabricland, off Okanagan Avenue. Draw
prizes (donations gratefully received in the bin in the guild room), people to
help out in various areas, sheets will be circulated. We will be able to
do some set up on the Friday and are able to access the hall at 8:30 on the
Saturday. Register today to help in planning.
Sales protocol committee: 8
people on committee and it is work in progress.
Nominating committee for next year: Carole and Bea. Thanks for volunteering.
New Business:
Sheep to Shawl Team; additional team members needed to join Kyla, Maureen and Bea, Carole,
Christmas Sale: Sara has talked
to the Prestige about renting a venue, Sara moves we arrange to hold our
Christmas Sale at the 5 th Ave Senior Centre. seconded Elvi.
Carried. Date will be Dec. 5.
Spin-Ins: March 7 in Kamloops,
Kalamalka on March 21, Harmonious Homestead on March 28.
Knit-Ins
Equipment organization and
upkeep day, some organization was done earlier today.
Adjournment Lisa adjourned the
meeting.
Show and Tell
Show and Tell
Next Meeting. March 30.
Maureen and Joan on Goodies. 7 p.m.
Thanks Bea for the photos :)
