The Board of the Needle Arts Guild of Toledo met at the home of President Maria Nowicki at 6:30 pm on Thursday, November 6, 2008. Due to traffic snarls and travel delays, the meeting actually began at 7:15 pm. President Maria Nowicki presided, and Caren Scarbrough, Anna Kerlin, Su Pellitieri, Diane Myers and Annette Hill were present.
In anticipation of establishing a budget for the coming year, Caren asked Annette to review minutes back to the Evelyn Goodeman sale and advise her regarding our policies established regarding spending guidelines for our treasury. Annette will try to have this information by the regular meeting next Wednesday.
Treasurer Nancy Wright reported that our accounts have the following balances: Checking, $1479.31; CD $2126.25; Savings at 5/3, $1050.57; and Savings at Charter One, $1073.10. Our total assets are $5729.23.
Annette reviewed our regular meeting minutes from the October meeting in order to update Maria, who was absent from that meeting, and also to facilitate further discussion about all outstanding issues.
It has been reported that Christine Hampshire has suggested meeting at her church near Woodville Mall, however it has 5 steps up with a railing, which limits it’s accessibility for members such as Jenny and Kay. Annette is still waiting for word back on availability of the First Unitarian Universalist Church Fellowship Hall for our regular meeting. Since our regular meeting time is not available there, she will inquire about the availability on the first or third Wednesday, or the second Tuesday of each month. There would be no charge for use of the facility with Annette’s sponsorship, as a member of that congregation. Annette will also check to see if we can store a large tub of refreshment supplies. We would like to start the new year in the new location with our January meeting.
Because we will be moving from Toledo Botanical Garden and our storage space will be limited, it has been decided that our Library will be liquidated. We will offer them for silent auction first to our members at the meeting next week. We may assemble some of the better ones in an opportunity basket for donation to the GLR fundraiser. Any remaining books could be sold on EBay. Annette has offered to take care of the EBay sale on our behalf. Maria will email members about this opportunity and Diane will phone members who don’t have email.
Because our relationship with TBG has been terminated, we will not be participating in Heralding the Holidays. Therefore our wreath will be raffled for our own benefit at our December meeting.
The Board discussed the results of the Nominating Committee’s work. Sue Hojnacki is our President-Elect candidate; Kim Carlshammer has agreed to run for Program Chairman; and Cassandra (Cassie) Jamet will run for Secretary. Since most Board members live farther south, the Board is considering meeting next year at Hosanna Church in Grand Rapids, at Nancy Wright’s or Diane Myers’ homes, or at the Barnes and Noble coffee shop area at Fallen Timbers. Once we determine with membership when our regular meeting time will be, a day and time will be established for regular board meetings.
The Board then reviewed our designation of officers as to voting status on the Board. Currently the voting members of the Board are the President, President-Elect, Treasurer, Secretary, Membership Chairman, Education Chairman, Show Chairman, TBG Resident Organization Representative and Newsletter Editor. We would like to change our by-laws to include the Program Chairman as a voting member of the Board and discontinue the TBG Representative since we will not be affiliated with TBG any longer. In order to change this we will need to send written notice to our membership and then have the membership vote on it. Caren will write to the appropriate EGA officer about these changes. We will discuss this proposal with members at the November meeting.
Because Maria and Caren will be absent in December, we will install officers just after their election at the November meeting.
It has been proposed by several members that we change our name from Needle Arts Guild of Toledo to Needle Arts of Greater Toledo. Over half of our chapter does not live in Toledo. Section Nine sub-section I sets out the procedure to accomplish this. We will present this issue to the membership for discussion.
The meeting was then adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Annette Meyer Hill
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Minutes of the Board Meeting of the Needle Arts Guild of Toledo - October 2, 2008
The Board of the Needle Arts Guild of Toledo met at the Sylvania Branch of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library at 6:30 pm on Thursday, October 2, 2008. Maria Nowicki presided and Caren Scarbrough, Anna Kerlin, Diana Myers, Su Pelitieri, and Annette Hill were present.
At Maria’s request, Caren will preside at the regular meeting next week due to a work conflict for Maria. Maria reported that the administration of the Toledo Botanical Garden has cancelled the quarterly meeting with resident organization representatives that was to be held on Wednesday, October 8. Instead, Janet Schroeder has requested that she meet one on one with the representatives in the coming weeks. Maria has been scheduled for a Friday later in October.
The visitor information cards from our show were given to our membership chairman, Diane Myers. Maria arranged for delivery of the gift basket to a visitor who lives in Rossford.
Treasurer Nancy Wright is not present, but will present her report at the regular meeting.
Show Registrar Su Pellitieri reported that the names of ribbon winners were listed online at our website. A written report has been compiled for our records. It has been suggested that Sandy Rogers be our judge next year.
Annette Hill attended the Great Lakes Region fall meeting in Dayton on September 20. She reported that the issue of the regional scholarship fund proposal has been tabled pending further development by the board. Melba Moore is coordinating efforts to compile a set of small projects that can be used as meeting programs, and encourages us to solicit contributions from members.
Newsletter Editor Su Pellitieri advises that the next newsletter deadline is October 25. She reported as leader of the Group Correspondence Course that the projects are due for evaluation in December.
Caren Scarbrough reports that she continues to prepare for the fabric book program which she will teach at our November 1 Stitch-In at the 577 Foundation in Perrysburg. She is still shopping for the best deal for the books and will purchase them for all who have requested them. Payment will be due from members after she has determined the exact price.
The Board discussed formation of the Nominating Committee. Caren will ask for volunteers at the October regular meeting. We would like to have Nancy Wright, Marianne Mussett, Karlyn Thompson and Sue Wiemer consider doing this task for us. We need nominees for President Elect, Program Chairman, Secretary and Assistant Show Chairman. The Board would also like to line up an Assistant Program Chairman this year, who would then become Program Chairman the following year.
We will remind members to work on their Christmas Stocking themed ornaments for our December raffle wreath. This wreath will be donated to the TBG Heralding the Holidays raffle, if they organize one. If not, we will raffle it at Heralding the Holidays to benefit our own treasury.
Irene Leonard has offered to donate the gift for our October meeting opportunity drawing. Sue Wiemer is bringing refreshments.
The Board has discussed hiring a teacher for a weekend workshop. It has been a while since we have sponsored a program, and our treasury balance has increased. We will ask for teacher or technique suggestions at the regular meeting.
When Maria meets with Janet Schroeder at TBG, she will discuss reserving our meeting dates for the Terrace Room. Anna Kerlin reports that our volunteer hours at TBG are tabulated from October to October, so we will soon know whether we qualify for free rent, or will be paying the $120 fee for room rental. 100 volunteer hours are required by our charter with TBG, but if we volunteer for 200 or more hours a year, then room rental is waived.
The meeting was then adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Annette Meyer Hill
At Maria’s request, Caren will preside at the regular meeting next week due to a work conflict for Maria. Maria reported that the administration of the Toledo Botanical Garden has cancelled the quarterly meeting with resident organization representatives that was to be held on Wednesday, October 8. Instead, Janet Schroeder has requested that she meet one on one with the representatives in the coming weeks. Maria has been scheduled for a Friday later in October.
The visitor information cards from our show were given to our membership chairman, Diane Myers. Maria arranged for delivery of the gift basket to a visitor who lives in Rossford.
Treasurer Nancy Wright is not present, but will present her report at the regular meeting.
Show Registrar Su Pellitieri reported that the names of ribbon winners were listed online at our website. A written report has been compiled for our records. It has been suggested that Sandy Rogers be our judge next year.
Annette Hill attended the Great Lakes Region fall meeting in Dayton on September 20. She reported that the issue of the regional scholarship fund proposal has been tabled pending further development by the board. Melba Moore is coordinating efforts to compile a set of small projects that can be used as meeting programs, and encourages us to solicit contributions from members.
Newsletter Editor Su Pellitieri advises that the next newsletter deadline is October 25. She reported as leader of the Group Correspondence Course that the projects are due for evaluation in December.
Caren Scarbrough reports that she continues to prepare for the fabric book program which she will teach at our November 1 Stitch-In at the 577 Foundation in Perrysburg. She is still shopping for the best deal for the books and will purchase them for all who have requested them. Payment will be due from members after she has determined the exact price.
The Board discussed formation of the Nominating Committee. Caren will ask for volunteers at the October regular meeting. We would like to have Nancy Wright, Marianne Mussett, Karlyn Thompson and Sue Wiemer consider doing this task for us. We need nominees for President Elect, Program Chairman, Secretary and Assistant Show Chairman. The Board would also like to line up an Assistant Program Chairman this year, who would then become Program Chairman the following year.
We will remind members to work on their Christmas Stocking themed ornaments for our December raffle wreath. This wreath will be donated to the TBG Heralding the Holidays raffle, if they organize one. If not, we will raffle it at Heralding the Holidays to benefit our own treasury.
Irene Leonard has offered to donate the gift for our October meeting opportunity drawing. Sue Wiemer is bringing refreshments.
The Board has discussed hiring a teacher for a weekend workshop. It has been a while since we have sponsored a program, and our treasury balance has increased. We will ask for teacher or technique suggestions at the regular meeting.
When Maria meets with Janet Schroeder at TBG, she will discuss reserving our meeting dates for the Terrace Room. Anna Kerlin reports that our volunteer hours at TBG are tabulated from October to October, so we will soon know whether we qualify for free rent, or will be paying the $120 fee for room rental. 100 volunteer hours are required by our charter with TBG, but if we volunteer for 200 or more hours a year, then room rental is waived.
The meeting was then adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Annette Meyer Hill
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Minutes of the Board Meeting of the Needle Arts Guild of Toledo - August 7, 2008
The Board of the Needle Arts Guild of Toledo met at the home of President Maria Nowicki at 6:45 pm on Thursday, August 07, 2008. Maria, Su Pellitieri, Anna Kerlin, Annette Hill, Nancy Wright, Caren Scarbrough and Diane Myers were present.
Nancy Wright reported that our bank account balances are: checking account $1315.30; savings at 5/3 Bank $1050.30; savings at Charter One $1071.75; and Certificate of Deposit at 5/3 Bank $2074.35 which is renewable on August 28, 2008.
President Maria Nowicki asked for items to include on our next meeting agenda. Su asked that we advise members of the next newsletter deadline, which is the 25th of the month. Board members will send information to Su about our November program at the 577 program, and about our recent children’s program, as well as reminders about which members will be providing refreshments.
Diane Myers would like to report to members about Karlynn Thompson winning ribbons at Wood County Fair.
Board members discussed allowing photography at our show.
We will advise members about the Winterthur exhibit at the Toledo Museum of Art which includes many embroidered items. The exhibit continues through September.
Julia Stange has passed on excellent feedback about our Children’s class, after her granddaughter’s participation in the July event. Everyone completed an entire project and we sent everyone home with enough supplies to complete another. Sunday in the Garden went well, although attendance was not as high as in past years.
Su reports that Peverley will circulate a sign-up sheet for volunteers for the show. We will encourage members to help with all phases of the show.
It is noted that our September board meeting falls during National seminar, therefore the board will not meet in September.
Diane asked to proof the programs again this year before they are printed. Su said she could if she is at the library when we leave on Friday. By not having critiques this year, we should be able to finish judging and set up faster.
We will form Nominating Committee in September.
Members will be asked to bring “stash” items in September to contribute to a basket which will be given as a prize for a drawing from information cards filled out by visitors. At the annual show, will we have a non-judged display of some sort. We will discuss this at the regular August meeting. Diane will make up a display about Donna Mohn’s Golden Needle Award, and techniques that Donna has taught over the years. We may develop a display about Irene’s Stitch of the Month program this year.
For our opportunity drawing for this month, Annette will donate a gift box of items including crystal, a painted canvas, an antique doily, and more. Maria will donate a gift for the September drawing.
The meeting was then adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Annette Meyer Hill
Nancy Wright reported that our bank account balances are: checking account $1315.30; savings at 5/3 Bank $1050.30; savings at Charter One $1071.75; and Certificate of Deposit at 5/3 Bank $2074.35 which is renewable on August 28, 2008.
President Maria Nowicki asked for items to include on our next meeting agenda. Su asked that we advise members of the next newsletter deadline, which is the 25th of the month. Board members will send information to Su about our November program at the 577 program, and about our recent children’s program, as well as reminders about which members will be providing refreshments.
Diane Myers would like to report to members about Karlynn Thompson winning ribbons at Wood County Fair.
Board members discussed allowing photography at our show.
We will advise members about the Winterthur exhibit at the Toledo Museum of Art which includes many embroidered items. The exhibit continues through September.
Julia Stange has passed on excellent feedback about our Children’s class, after her granddaughter’s participation in the July event. Everyone completed an entire project and we sent everyone home with enough supplies to complete another. Sunday in the Garden went well, although attendance was not as high as in past years.
Su reports that Peverley will circulate a sign-up sheet for volunteers for the show. We will encourage members to help with all phases of the show.
It is noted that our September board meeting falls during National seminar, therefore the board will not meet in September.
Diane asked to proof the programs again this year before they are printed. Su said she could if she is at the library when we leave on Friday. By not having critiques this year, we should be able to finish judging and set up faster.
We will form Nominating Committee in September.
Members will be asked to bring “stash” items in September to contribute to a basket which will be given as a prize for a drawing from information cards filled out by visitors. At the annual show, will we have a non-judged display of some sort. We will discuss this at the regular August meeting. Diane will make up a display about Donna Mohn’s Golden Needle Award, and techniques that Donna has taught over the years. We may develop a display about Irene’s Stitch of the Month program this year.
For our opportunity drawing for this month, Annette will donate a gift box of items including crystal, a painted canvas, an antique doily, and more. Maria will donate a gift for the September drawing.
The meeting was then adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Annette Meyer Hill
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Minutes of the Board Meeting of the Needle Arts Guild of Toledo - June 4, 2008
The Board of the Needle Arts Guild of Toledo met on June 4 at the home of President Maria Nowicki at 6:30 pm. Maria, Treasurer Nancy Wright, Secretary Annette Hill, Past President Marianne Mussett, ROC Representative Anna Kerlin, and Newsletter Editor Su Pellitieri were present.
Treasurer Wright reported that the checking account balance is $1270.86, the savings account balance at Charter One Bank is $1070.86, the savings account balance at Fifth Third is $1050.21. The Fifth Third CD is due for renewal in August.
Maria reported that she received an email from Luann Glover of the Toledo Weavers Guild. They are seeking teachers for projects for a November program designed to teach teachers projects to pass onto classes. This is co-sponsored by the Ohio Art Education program. The deadline to sign up is the end of June. Maria will share the details with our members at the regular meeting. The teachers who volunteer will not be paid, but the cost of supplies for the projects will be provided.
Caren Scarbrough will teach Chottie’s plaid at July meeting. She has procured permission to copy the instructions for our use. A copy of the book will be sent to us to use as a door prize that night.
After the next meeting we need people to stay afterward to move library stuff to our new location in cupboards in a storage room our behind current location.
Regarding our recent First Sunday event, we had about 9 members present demonstrating embroidery and we had four children and three adult participants in our plastic canvas stitching project. Some of the adults appeared to be nuns who were learning the technique to pass on to children in their classrooms. Maria left a message with Patty Toneff at TBG, advising her to continue to advertise for us in the same way for each month that we do it.
Su will contact Cathy Studer for the list of Secret Stitcher pairings for the past year to be sure that we have the information at the coming meeting.
Maria reported that Caren provided information to her concerning our weekend stitch-in which is scheduled for November at the 577 Foundation in Perrysburg. Participants who wish to purchase the book will need to pay $22.00. Purchase of the book is optional. Others may take notes on the process for constructing the cloth books that we will be making that day. The book is by Pam Sussman and is entitled “Fabric Art Journals.”
There is an Arts in the Garden organizational meeting later this month (June), and Anna will attend the meeting. It is probably too late to organize a raffle. The wreath raffle for Heralding the Holidays this year will probably be just for NAGT benefit.
Regarding our annual show, Su encourages that members promote our show. She has posters printed, but she will make it available for printing online. Members will be asked to take prepared posters or print them themselves for distribution. She has revised the entry form and will have them available soon.
Anna reported that our June Children’s program has one participant signed up so far. Annette will have design charts copied and available at the monthly meeting.
Diane Myers has sent out information to 15 prior members to come to our Potluck in June. She has also stitched decorative pins to distribute to long-time members. Marianne will provide paper products, forks, spoons and cups for the potluck.
We will discuss at the monthly meeting whether we should consider sorting out our library while we are moving the collection and perhaps donating some of the books to libraries. We will investigate getting rid of our noisy old coffeemaker and finding something quieter.
Maria reported that PBS’s Antique Roadshow filmed a segment at the Louisville office in the national exhibit. Maria will burn a copy of the show to DVD, and we will show it at an upcoming meeting.
Maria suggested that in June for our getting to know each other prompt – we will ask members about their most frustrating project.
The meeting was then adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Annette Meyer Hill
Treasurer Wright reported that the checking account balance is $1270.86, the savings account balance at Charter One Bank is $1070.86, the savings account balance at Fifth Third is $1050.21. The Fifth Third CD is due for renewal in August.
Maria reported that she received an email from Luann Glover of the Toledo Weavers Guild. They are seeking teachers for projects for a November program designed to teach teachers projects to pass onto classes. This is co-sponsored by the Ohio Art Education program. The deadline to sign up is the end of June. Maria will share the details with our members at the regular meeting. The teachers who volunteer will not be paid, but the cost of supplies for the projects will be provided.
Caren Scarbrough will teach Chottie’s plaid at July meeting. She has procured permission to copy the instructions for our use. A copy of the book will be sent to us to use as a door prize that night.
After the next meeting we need people to stay afterward to move library stuff to our new location in cupboards in a storage room our behind current location.
Regarding our recent First Sunday event, we had about 9 members present demonstrating embroidery and we had four children and three adult participants in our plastic canvas stitching project. Some of the adults appeared to be nuns who were learning the technique to pass on to children in their classrooms. Maria left a message with Patty Toneff at TBG, advising her to continue to advertise for us in the same way for each month that we do it.
Su will contact Cathy Studer for the list of Secret Stitcher pairings for the past year to be sure that we have the information at the coming meeting.
Maria reported that Caren provided information to her concerning our weekend stitch-in which is scheduled for November at the 577 Foundation in Perrysburg. Participants who wish to purchase the book will need to pay $22.00. Purchase of the book is optional. Others may take notes on the process for constructing the cloth books that we will be making that day. The book is by Pam Sussman and is entitled “Fabric Art Journals.”
There is an Arts in the Garden organizational meeting later this month (June), and Anna will attend the meeting. It is probably too late to organize a raffle. The wreath raffle for Heralding the Holidays this year will probably be just for NAGT benefit.
Regarding our annual show, Su encourages that members promote our show. She has posters printed, but she will make it available for printing online. Members will be asked to take prepared posters or print them themselves for distribution. She has revised the entry form and will have them available soon.
Anna reported that our June Children’s program has one participant signed up so far. Annette will have design charts copied and available at the monthly meeting.
Diane Myers has sent out information to 15 prior members to come to our Potluck in June. She has also stitched decorative pins to distribute to long-time members. Marianne will provide paper products, forks, spoons and cups for the potluck.
We will discuss at the monthly meeting whether we should consider sorting out our library while we are moving the collection and perhaps donating some of the books to libraries. We will investigate getting rid of our noisy old coffeemaker and finding something quieter.
Maria reported that PBS’s Antique Roadshow filmed a segment at the Louisville office in the national exhibit. Maria will burn a copy of the show to DVD, and we will show it at an upcoming meeting.
Maria suggested that in June for our getting to know each other prompt – we will ask members about their most frustrating project.
The meeting was then adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Annette Meyer Hill
Friday, May 9, 2008
Minutes of the Board Meeting of the Needle Arts Guild of Toledo - April 30
The Board of the Needle Arts Guild of Toledo met at the home of President Maria Nowicki on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 6:45 pm. Board members Nancy Wright, Diane Myers, Su Pellitieri, Maria Nowicki, Caren Scarbrough, Anna Kerlin, and Annette Hill were present.
Maria reported that she had received an email regarding the First Sunday programs at TBG. We have been asked to participate at the first one which is scheduled for May 4. We will demonstrate embroidery and also have a small project available for visitors. Patty Toneff from TBG advised that just a small motif outline like we have done in the past was adequate. Although we were advised that we should be prepared for 75 participants, our experience is that less than ten people are interested in participating. Most of the 900 people who attend just look and move on. Anna Kerlin has a variegated yarn that she has used to stitch samples of stitches on plastic canvas. We will have these materials available for interested visitors. Demonstrations will be done in the Arts Abilities Studios. None of us know where that is or how much room is available for us there. Maria will make calls to investigate and will advise us by email, but Diane will call several members who usually participate and do not have email.
Maria advised that she attended the Arts in the Gardens organizational meeting on April 29, which she felt had an air of hostility. There is controversy between the TBG staff and the Resident Organizations Council about combining Arts in the Gardens with the last of the First Sundays events in August. The ROC would prefer that Arts in the Gardens remain a separate event.
Treasurer Nancy Wright reports that our checking account balance is $1735.34 and our savings account balance at 5/3 Bank is $1000.03. We have a CD with a balance of $2074.35, and a balance of $1069.52 in a savings account at Charter One Bank. Su Pellitieri provided to Nancy a record of payments that she has received from Group Correspondence Course participants. Su has received the books for the Hardanger GCC course and has begun to distribute them to participants.
Maria asked for suggestions for our self-introduction topic for our next meeting. Each member will be asked to share “What is your favorite technique?”
Nancy Wright advised the board that she has begun investigating along with Diane Myers the possibility of having a Saturday stitch-in at the 577 Foundation on River Road in Perrysburg. The people there suggested that a retreat would be the best type of event to have, rather than just a stitch-in. One idea that was discussed was for Caren to begin teaching the fabric book construction technique for our Back to Basic stitch book from our monthly meeting programs. Nancy and Diane will investigate the first two weeks in October, and we will plan on doing a pot luck for our meals.
Maria said that she will ask at our regular meeting for a volunteer to assemble the wreath for the raffle at TBG. Given the current friction between TBG and the ROC, we cannot be sure how things will be in December.
Before our June meeting, when we hold our annual pot luck and the Get It Finished program, Diane wants to send an invitation to past members who don’t attend any longer to make it a “Coming home” kind of meeting. Diane wants to put together a little bag with nice gifts in it and sell tickets for an opportunity drawing for $1 each. The Board agreed with the plans and we implement them.
At our show we will remember to do a give-away from a drawing out of contact information cards filled out by show visitors.
GLR Representative Caren Scarbrough reported on the spring meeting which was held at regional seminar in Madison, Wisconsin. The Regional officers asked for a vote to do away with the traveling teacher program because of lack of participation. The chapter representatives voted to approve the motion. Melba Moore moved that the GLR Region donate $2000 to National EGA. Caren noted from financial figure handouts provided at the meeting that GLR has $70,000. The chapter representatives resisted and our National President, Carol Dam, who happened to be present, was called on to answer as to why national needs the money. She spoke about increasing operating expenses and a desire not to increase dues. The representatives then voted to approve the donation. A third issue was present for a vote. The Regional officers moved that we set up a fund to award a first time attendee scholarship for each Regional seminar, but the representatives had questions about how the winner would be determined, and what parameters would be used to make the choice. Representatives voted the proposal down and the regional officers will work up guidelines before the item is brought to a vote in the future. Caren noted that once again the region has old information on record for our officers, Maria will AGAIN send a list of our current officers and contact information to the regional board, this time to the current regional director, Chris Kyles.
Annette has recharted the fish project to make it a flat more simple shape for our children’s program this summer. She will have the new charts available at our May meetings for members to trial stitch and troubleshoot.
The meeting was then adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Annette Meyer Hill
Maria reported that she had received an email regarding the First Sunday programs at TBG. We have been asked to participate at the first one which is scheduled for May 4. We will demonstrate embroidery and also have a small project available for visitors. Patty Toneff from TBG advised that just a small motif outline like we have done in the past was adequate. Although we were advised that we should be prepared for 75 participants, our experience is that less than ten people are interested in participating. Most of the 900 people who attend just look and move on. Anna Kerlin has a variegated yarn that she has used to stitch samples of stitches on plastic canvas. We will have these materials available for interested visitors. Demonstrations will be done in the Arts Abilities Studios. None of us know where that is or how much room is available for us there. Maria will make calls to investigate and will advise us by email, but Diane will call several members who usually participate and do not have email.
Maria advised that she attended the Arts in the Gardens organizational meeting on April 29, which she felt had an air of hostility. There is controversy between the TBG staff and the Resident Organizations Council about combining Arts in the Gardens with the last of the First Sundays events in August. The ROC would prefer that Arts in the Gardens remain a separate event.
Treasurer Nancy Wright reports that our checking account balance is $1735.34 and our savings account balance at 5/3 Bank is $1000.03. We have a CD with a balance of $2074.35, and a balance of $1069.52 in a savings account at Charter One Bank. Su Pellitieri provided to Nancy a record of payments that she has received from Group Correspondence Course participants. Su has received the books for the Hardanger GCC course and has begun to distribute them to participants.
Maria asked for suggestions for our self-introduction topic for our next meeting. Each member will be asked to share “What is your favorite technique?”
Nancy Wright advised the board that she has begun investigating along with Diane Myers the possibility of having a Saturday stitch-in at the 577 Foundation on River Road in Perrysburg. The people there suggested that a retreat would be the best type of event to have, rather than just a stitch-in. One idea that was discussed was for Caren to begin teaching the fabric book construction technique for our Back to Basic stitch book from our monthly meeting programs. Nancy and Diane will investigate the first two weeks in October, and we will plan on doing a pot luck for our meals.
Maria said that she will ask at our regular meeting for a volunteer to assemble the wreath for the raffle at TBG. Given the current friction between TBG and the ROC, we cannot be sure how things will be in December.
Before our June meeting, when we hold our annual pot luck and the Get It Finished program, Diane wants to send an invitation to past members who don’t attend any longer to make it a “Coming home” kind of meeting. Diane wants to put together a little bag with nice gifts in it and sell tickets for an opportunity drawing for $1 each. The Board agreed with the plans and we implement them.
At our show we will remember to do a give-away from a drawing out of contact information cards filled out by show visitors.
GLR Representative Caren Scarbrough reported on the spring meeting which was held at regional seminar in Madison, Wisconsin. The Regional officers asked for a vote to do away with the traveling teacher program because of lack of participation. The chapter representatives voted to approve the motion. Melba Moore moved that the GLR Region donate $2000 to National EGA. Caren noted from financial figure handouts provided at the meeting that GLR has $70,000. The chapter representatives resisted and our National President, Carol Dam, who happened to be present, was called on to answer as to why national needs the money. She spoke about increasing operating expenses and a desire not to increase dues. The representatives then voted to approve the donation. A third issue was present for a vote. The Regional officers moved that we set up a fund to award a first time attendee scholarship for each Regional seminar, but the representatives had questions about how the winner would be determined, and what parameters would be used to make the choice. Representatives voted the proposal down and the regional officers will work up guidelines before the item is brought to a vote in the future. Caren noted that once again the region has old information on record for our officers, Maria will AGAIN send a list of our current officers and contact information to the regional board, this time to the current regional director, Chris Kyles.
Annette has recharted the fish project to make it a flat more simple shape for our children’s program this summer. She will have the new charts available at our May meetings for members to trial stitch and troubleshoot.
The meeting was then adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Annette Meyer Hill
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Minutes of the Board Meeting of the Needle Arts Guild of Toledo - March 6, 2008
President Maria Nowicki hosted the March Board meeting at her home on March 6, 2008 at 6:45 pm. Besides Maria, Caren Scarbrough, Nancy Wright, Anna Kerlin, Marianne Mussett, and Annette Hill were present.
Treasurer Nancy Wright reports that we have received a thank you note from the national office for our memorial donation dedicated in memory of Marge Toth, but the check has not yet been cashed. Our checking account balance is $1405.68. Our savings account balance is $2069.52 and our CD balance is $2074.00. Nancy provided board members with information she received about a three month CD offer that pays a $50.00 bonus in addition to the interest. We will investigate this further and Nancy is still working with bank officials to update signature cards on all accounts.
Membership Chairman Diane Myers has provided to Maria a report detailing that 20 members renewed membership in December. One member up for renewal declined because of work conflicts. Diane also reported that we are on the Sanger Branch library schedule for the July display case to promote our show. Membership cards are being prepared for all members. A $3.00 refund is being given to those who renewed in December and were overcharged because of a misunderstanding about the effective date of the dues increase.
Show Chairman Peverly Hormann reported to Maria by email that we need a volunteer to house our show judge Carol Lynn Stratton and one guest in September. Maria will ask for a volunteer at the regular meeting.
GLR Representative Caren Scarbrough will attend the next region meeting at Seminar in Madison, Wisconsin. She reports that there are still openings available for classes at Seminar and that a bus trip to Madison is available originating in Akron with three stops on the way to Madison to pick up EGA members attending Seminar.
Anna and Maria met and decided on a plastic fish and worm project that can be used as a bookmark or a piece of jewelry. This ties in with the Nature theme of the TBG. We will schedule the first class for Tuesday, June 24 from 9:30 to 11:30 am, with a second class offered on Tuesday, July 15 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. We will aim for 15 kids each time. A sign-up sheet will be distributed at the next regular meeting, and the pattern will be distributed to members interested in helping so that they can test the pattern and troubleshoot any problems.
Maria has asked that Su place a reminder in the newsletter about refreshment volunteers.
Michigan State Day and Indiana State Day information is available and will be presented to members. There are also Extended Study programs available which will be promoted. TBG volunteer opportunities will be promoted to members.
Maria is investigating other meeting location opportunities. Gander Mountain has a meeting room available for groups for free. The room has space for 15 people at tables with a few more on chairs only. Libraries limit a group’s use to 4X per year and we will use that quota up for just our show.
Maria shared a letter received from the Resident Organization Council. They advise that TBG has no authority to disband their organization. They will continue to meet and help organize events on the dates that they have already set up, despite disagreement with TBG management.
Maria advises that the EGA National Exhibit “Through the Needle’s Eye” will review all entries postmarked by March 23 and received by April 1. Golden Thread Award nominations are due in early May. Donna Mohn has been suggested for nomination and nominations will also be taken at the regular meeting.
Our member, Deb Williams, was recently injured in a car accident. Kay Griffith has been hospitalized again. We will procure greeting cards for both of them.
Su Pellitieri reports that there will be one more opportunity at our regular meeting for members to sign up for the Group Correspondence Course. Members who sign up must pay, and books will be ordered.
We will begin to investigate organizing a weekend retreat, stitching demonstrations, or similar get-together at either Maumee Bay State Park or the 577 Foundation in Perrysburg.
Respectfully submitted,
Annette Meyer Hill
Treasurer Nancy Wright reports that we have received a thank you note from the national office for our memorial donation dedicated in memory of Marge Toth, but the check has not yet been cashed. Our checking account balance is $1405.68. Our savings account balance is $2069.52 and our CD balance is $2074.00. Nancy provided board members with information she received about a three month CD offer that pays a $50.00 bonus in addition to the interest. We will investigate this further and Nancy is still working with bank officials to update signature cards on all accounts.
Membership Chairman Diane Myers has provided to Maria a report detailing that 20 members renewed membership in December. One member up for renewal declined because of work conflicts. Diane also reported that we are on the Sanger Branch library schedule for the July display case to promote our show. Membership cards are being prepared for all members. A $3.00 refund is being given to those who renewed in December and were overcharged because of a misunderstanding about the effective date of the dues increase.
Show Chairman Peverly Hormann reported to Maria by email that we need a volunteer to house our show judge Carol Lynn Stratton and one guest in September. Maria will ask for a volunteer at the regular meeting.
GLR Representative Caren Scarbrough will attend the next region meeting at Seminar in Madison, Wisconsin. She reports that there are still openings available for classes at Seminar and that a bus trip to Madison is available originating in Akron with three stops on the way to Madison to pick up EGA members attending Seminar.
Anna and Maria met and decided on a plastic fish and worm project that can be used as a bookmark or a piece of jewelry. This ties in with the Nature theme of the TBG. We will schedule the first class for Tuesday, June 24 from 9:30 to 11:30 am, with a second class offered on Tuesday, July 15 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. We will aim for 15 kids each time. A sign-up sheet will be distributed at the next regular meeting, and the pattern will be distributed to members interested in helping so that they can test the pattern and troubleshoot any problems.
Maria has asked that Su place a reminder in the newsletter about refreshment volunteers.
Michigan State Day and Indiana State Day information is available and will be presented to members. There are also Extended Study programs available which will be promoted. TBG volunteer opportunities will be promoted to members.
Maria is investigating other meeting location opportunities. Gander Mountain has a meeting room available for groups for free. The room has space for 15 people at tables with a few more on chairs only. Libraries limit a group’s use to 4X per year and we will use that quota up for just our show.
Maria shared a letter received from the Resident Organization Council. They advise that TBG has no authority to disband their organization. They will continue to meet and help organize events on the dates that they have already set up, despite disagreement with TBG management.
Maria advises that the EGA National Exhibit “Through the Needle’s Eye” will review all entries postmarked by March 23 and received by April 1. Golden Thread Award nominations are due in early May. Donna Mohn has been suggested for nomination and nominations will also be taken at the regular meeting.
Our member, Deb Williams, was recently injured in a car accident. Kay Griffith has been hospitalized again. We will procure greeting cards for both of them.
Su Pellitieri reports that there will be one more opportunity at our regular meeting for members to sign up for the Group Correspondence Course. Members who sign up must pay, and books will be ordered.
We will begin to investigate organizing a weekend retreat, stitching demonstrations, or similar get-together at either Maumee Bay State Park or the 577 Foundation in Perrysburg.
Respectfully submitted,
Annette Meyer Hill
Friday, January 11, 2008
Minutes of the Board Meeting of the Needle Arts Guild of Toledo
January 3, 2008
The Board of the Needle Arts Guild of Toledo met at the home of President Maria Nowicki at 6:45 pm on Thursday, January 3, 2008. Maria, Marianne Mussett, Su Pellitieri, Anna Kerlin, Caren Scarbrough and Annette Hill were present.
Maria brought the meeting to order and suggested that the board discuss goals for the year. Maria reported that Beth Thompson will continue as our outreach chairman and Anna Kerlin will continue as our Resident Organization Counsel representative. Maria will check with Marilyn Freeman about continuing with welcoming our new members and guests, and with Cathy Studer about continuing as Education Chairman. Su Pellitieri will continue as Newsletter Editor. Caren Scarbrough can continue as Great Lakes Region representative for this year, but when she becomes President next year, it is preferred that someone else fulfils that role. Annette indicated that she would be willing to fill in for that year.
Maria shared some ideas that Diane Myers had suggested for increasing membership and volunteerism among all members. Other chapters reported in our last edition of Needle Arts about outreach programs where members taught stitches to the public at libraries and other public meeting places. We will consider similar programs to increase our exposure to the public. We also discussed sending follow-up emails or postcards to members when they haven’t been to meetings for a while. Maria suggested using a sign-in sheet to track who attends each month. Further discussion included doing a display window at library branches and pursuing television promotion of our annual show. We will investigate participating with the TBG web site further. We would like to publicize Kay Griffith’s Golden Thread award in The Blade to help promote awareness of the guild. Maria will ask Nancy Wright to contact Nancianne Cherry at the newspaper about articles other than the show. We could also suggest articles about various members who are Mastercraftsmen.
Peverley Hormann has asked for suggestions for judges for this years show. Su will provide information about past judges to her from our show records.
Maria asked about our feelings about fundraising. Marianne suggested that we promote the idea that people can donate to the guild as a tax-deductible donation to a 501C Non-profit organization. Su will add a blurb in the next available space in the newsletter about it. The board also discussed having an opportunity drawing/raffle type of fundraiser. We also discussed promoting new membership from among show visitors with a drawing from cards they could fill out with information like name and address, phone, email, and stitching interests and whether they want information on future show dates.
The board discussed having members volunteer at least two hours each year. One opportunity for volunteerism through TBG is to teach a class for the public, maybe children. We will get more information about that option.
Annette asked if we will continue to have refreshments at meetings this year. The board agreed to circulate a sign-up sheet in January and see if there is interest.
The board then discussed upcoming programs. Irene Leonard is our program chairman and has provided information to Su for the newsletter. In January, we will learn the chain stitch, and the herringbone stitch in February. We will also begin the heart motif program using a booklet published by national EGA, but promoting use of alternate motifs rather than hearts to increase participation of members. We would all learn the same stitches, but perhaps use a challenge format so that members personalize it for their own tastes.
The meeting was then adjourned. The next board meeting is the first Thursday of February at Maria’s home.
The Board of the Needle Arts Guild of Toledo met at the home of President Maria Nowicki at 6:45 pm on Thursday, January 3, 2008. Maria, Marianne Mussett, Su Pellitieri, Anna Kerlin, Caren Scarbrough and Annette Hill were present.
Maria brought the meeting to order and suggested that the board discuss goals for the year. Maria reported that Beth Thompson will continue as our outreach chairman and Anna Kerlin will continue as our Resident Organization Counsel representative. Maria will check with Marilyn Freeman about continuing with welcoming our new members and guests, and with Cathy Studer about continuing as Education Chairman. Su Pellitieri will continue as Newsletter Editor. Caren Scarbrough can continue as Great Lakes Region representative for this year, but when she becomes President next year, it is preferred that someone else fulfils that role. Annette indicated that she would be willing to fill in for that year.
Maria shared some ideas that Diane Myers had suggested for increasing membership and volunteerism among all members. Other chapters reported in our last edition of Needle Arts about outreach programs where members taught stitches to the public at libraries and other public meeting places. We will consider similar programs to increase our exposure to the public. We also discussed sending follow-up emails or postcards to members when they haven’t been to meetings for a while. Maria suggested using a sign-in sheet to track who attends each month. Further discussion included doing a display window at library branches and pursuing television promotion of our annual show. We will investigate participating with the TBG web site further. We would like to publicize Kay Griffith’s Golden Thread award in The Blade to help promote awareness of the guild. Maria will ask Nancy Wright to contact Nancianne Cherry at the newspaper about articles other than the show. We could also suggest articles about various members who are Mastercraftsmen.
Peverley Hormann has asked for suggestions for judges for this years show. Su will provide information about past judges to her from our show records.
Maria asked about our feelings about fundraising. Marianne suggested that we promote the idea that people can donate to the guild as a tax-deductible donation to a 501C Non-profit organization. Su will add a blurb in the next available space in the newsletter about it. The board also discussed having an opportunity drawing/raffle type of fundraiser. We also discussed promoting new membership from among show visitors with a drawing from cards they could fill out with information like name and address, phone, email, and stitching interests and whether they want information on future show dates.
The board discussed having members volunteer at least two hours each year. One opportunity for volunteerism through TBG is to teach a class for the public, maybe children. We will get more information about that option.
Annette asked if we will continue to have refreshments at meetings this year. The board agreed to circulate a sign-up sheet in January and see if there is interest.
The board then discussed upcoming programs. Irene Leonard is our program chairman and has provided information to Su for the newsletter. In January, we will learn the chain stitch, and the herringbone stitch in February. We will also begin the heart motif program using a booklet published by national EGA, but promoting use of alternate motifs rather than hearts to increase participation of members. We would all learn the same stitches, but perhaps use a challenge format so that members personalize it for their own tastes.
The meeting was then adjourned. The next board meeting is the first Thursday of February at Maria’s home.
Minutes of the Board Meeting of the Needle Arts Guild of Toledo
November 10, 2007
The Board of the Needle Arts Guild of Toledo met briefly on Saturday, November 10, 2007 and voted to expend $50.00 on a gift certificate in commemoration of Kay Griffith’s Golden Needle Award from the Great Lakes Region of the Embroiderer’s Guild of Toledo. No other business was conducted.
Respectfully submitted,
Annette Meyer Hill
The Board of the Needle Arts Guild of Toledo met briefly on Saturday, November 10, 2007 and voted to expend $50.00 on a gift certificate in commemoration of Kay Griffith’s Golden Needle Award from the Great Lakes Region of the Embroiderer’s Guild of Toledo. No other business was conducted.
Respectfully submitted,
Annette Meyer Hill
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