OCTOBER 2011
NOTES FROM THE PRESIDENT'S DESK
Greetings!
First of all let me extend condolences to our EGA member, Marilyn B on the recent passing of her mother; and to Judy F, former member, who is also in need of our prayers and thoughts on the passing of her mother this past week. It is a time of change for them and for many others.
The really hot weather is over and fall is rapidly approaching. The trees are changing, colors on the birds are changing colors as well; some birds are departing, while others are arriving. I have found myself looking at new projects, and realize that, just like the seasons, my tastes have changed over the years. The beginning of my obsession with cross stitching was like spring; new and exciting. I could hardly wait to get started. (I still have my first piece!) As I got better at cross stitching, I looked for new areas of interest; to anticipate what designers would produce, and to try my hand with different fabrics and fibers.
The past few months Nancy has taught our group mini pieces of hardanger, pulled and drawn thread. I’ve changed again! These are types of stitching that I would not have tried earlier. Perhaps because I wasn’t ready or that the projects were too intimidating. But now the season seems right to give something new a try. As in all areas of life, change happens. I think it’s a bit daunting as well as exciting to see what will happen in each one.
Happy Stitching!Carolyn
CALENDAR
October
10 – Sampler Group - Monday at 12:30 PM - Call Susie H.
20 – NEWSLETTER INFORMATION due
27 - Board Meeting - Thursday at 5:00 PM at Heather Hills Retirement Village
27 - Evening Meeting - Thursday 7:00 PM at Heather Hills Retirement Village
28 - Day Meeting - Friday 9:00 AM at First United Methodist Church
DAY GROUP PROGRAM
October
Bring your UFOs to work on.
Hostess: Vonnie H.
EVENING GROUP PROGRAM
October
Nancy will be presenting the final item in the Sewing Basket smalls that she designed for our chapter – a waxer bag. Additionally, Pat P will be available to assist those of us who have run into issues while completing the fabulous Dragonfly Pendant from last month.
CHAPTER NEWSLETTER CHANGES
You are probably wondering why this newsletter is so close to the last one – it’s not your imagination. Due to feedback from our members, the GGREGA Board has voted that the newsletter will be published every month. The newsletter will be smaller as less content will have to be sent to you each time. The hope is that the newsletter information will be more timely and accurate going forward. Information to be included in the next monthly newsletter will be due to the editor on the 20th of each month. The newsletter will come out on the first week of each month.
2011 CHRISTMAS PARTY
* * * * * UPDATE * * * * *
Please come to the October meeting ready to make your menu selection and reservation.
The schedule and agenda for the party will be the same as in the past - drinks at 5:30 PM, brief Business meeting and Officer Initiation at 6:00 PM, with dinner at 6:30 PM. The Ornament Exchange is expected to be the highlight of the evening as it always is - your editor is still in awe of the exquisite ornaments exchanged last year. (For our new members, participation in the Ornament Exchange is optional and admiration of the creations of our very talented members is open to all.)
We will be collecting hats, scarfs, and mittens for needy children.
If you wish to go to the Christmas Party but will not be able to attend the October meeting, please contact Alice R. with your reservation.
If you have any questions about the Christmas Party, please contact the Christmas Party Committee volunteers: Jane W., Betty H., Alice R., or Kelly L.
MEMBER DIRECTORY
This year the member directory will be sent to you via an email attachment. Two versions are available - a PDF file which everyone should be able to open and print. It is also available as an Excel spreadsheet which can be updated if you have Excel on your computer.
For members who receive the newsletter in hard copy, it is included in this newsletter mailing.
If you'd like the Excel version of the directory or have corrections to the information in the directory, please contact Betty H.
2012 NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Volunteers for the Nominating Committee for 2012 officers are needed. Positions that need to be filled for 2012 are:
Chapter Secretary
2nd Vice-President/Workshops
3rd Vice-President/Programs PM
4th Vice-President/Liaison AM
Please contact Carolyn or Kelly if you are interested in being on the Nominating Committee or taking one of the open positions.
GREAT UFO CHALLENGE EVENT
Alice is the first member who has completed a UFO from the list she submitted. As she is the only one in the prize drawing, the rest of us need to get busy so that she doesn't make a clean sweep of it.
Reminder: You can still sign up for the Great UFO Challenge event by providing your list of UFOs (must have been started before 20100 to any of the GGREGA officers. You can take your own "before" photos or bring evidence to a meeting or stitch-in where it will be photographed. The period of the challenge is May 2011 through May 2012.
GROUP CORRESPONDENCE COURSE
At the September meetings, several members indicated that they are interested in participating in a GCC sponsored by Great Lakes Region. The advantage of taking a GCC from GLR is that the $175 group fee is underwritten by GLR. This means that as few or as many members may sign up at the same cost. (Please note, however, that GLR’s fee is more than that charged by National since GLR does include an additional fee for postage to mail out materials and to return the critiqued pieces. See the GLR website for the fee charged for each class.)
Because GLR’s registration deadline is November 1, members must decide by the October meeting whether or not they wish to participate. If we choose to participate, checks to cover the course fee will be collected at the October meetings. If you wish to participate but will not be able to attend the October meeting, or if you have any questions, please contact Margie. (Courses available are listed under Educational Opportunities.)
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
EGA Group Correspondence Courses
NeedleArts Quarterly Offerings
* Hummingbird and Honeysuckle, Teacher: Luan Callery, $60
* Circle With Blue Flower, Teacher: Margaret Kinsey, $80
Register for EGA Group Correspondence
courses at this link =>
http://www.egausa.org/html/correspondence_courses.html
2012 GLR Correspondence Course Selections
* Spring Splendor (Silk and Metal), Teacher: Kay Stanis, $60.00
* Floral Whimsy (Beading), Teacher: Peggy Wright, $68.00
* How To’s of Swedish Naversom, Teacher: Phyllis Maurer, $70.00
* Florentine and Tulips (Canvas), Teacher: Gail Stafford, $60.00
* Moonlight Sonata (Hardanger), Teacher: Cindy Valentine, $70.00
* Roses (Blackwork), Teacher: Carol Algie Higginbotham, $60.00
* Star Studded Samplings (Blackwork Sampler), Teacher: Ilse Altherr, $62.50
* Crewel Choices, Teacher: Judy Jeroy, $60.00
* Summer Dream (Stumpwork), Luan Callery, $60.00
* Blue Heaven: Temari II, Teacher: Barbara Suess, $70.00
EGA offers many educational opportunities through its Group Correspondence Courses. For details regarding course content and the approximate cost of supplies, please refer to the Group Correspondence Course section of the Education Catalog that is available online at the EGA website, www.egausa.org.
Registration deadline is Nov. 1, 2011.
(Please contact Margie if you are interested in enrolling in these courses.)
REMINDER
Some of our members are allergic to or sensitive to perfumes, aftershaves and other scents. Our EGA Meetings will be Perfume /Aftershave /Scent-Free out of consideration for those who have these sensitivities.
CHAPTER NEWSLETTER
Our chapter newsletter is provided to our members in different ways: through US mail; via email; and online at www.ega-ggr.blogspot.com When you can’t access your email or find your newsletter, you can always find our newsletter online at our BlogSpot.
2011 CHRISTMAS PARTY
* * * * * UPDATE * * * * *
The location has changed. The GGREGA Christmas Party will be held on Thursday, December 8 at Pietro's Restaurant. More information available at October's meeting.
The exact final cost per person depends on the menu selected, and we expect it to be the same or less than previous Christmas Party dinners. As always, alcoholic drinks will be at individual choice – a cash bar will be available.Please come to the October meeting ready to make your menu selection and reservation.
The schedule and agenda for the party will be the same as in the past - drinks at 5:30 PM, brief Business meeting and Officer Initiation at 6:00 PM, with dinner at 6:30 PM. The Ornament Exchange is expected to be the highlight of the evening as it always is - your editor is still in awe of the exquisite ornaments exchanged last year. (For our new members, participation in the Ornament Exchange is optional and admiration of the creations of our very talented members is open to all.)
We will be collecting hats, scarfs, and mittens for needy children.
If you wish to go to the Christmas Party but will not be able to attend the October meeting, please contact Alice R. with your reservation.
If you have any questions about the Christmas Party, please contact the Christmas Party Committee volunteers: Jane W., Betty H., Alice R., or Kelly L.
MEMBER DIRECTORY
This year the member directory will be sent to you via an email attachment. Two versions are available - a PDF file which everyone should be able to open and print. It is also available as an Excel spreadsheet which can be updated if you have Excel on your computer.
For members who receive the newsletter in hard copy, it is included in this newsletter mailing.
If you'd like the Excel version of the directory or have corrections to the information in the directory, please contact Betty H.
2012 NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Volunteers for the Nominating Committee for 2012 officers are needed. Positions that need to be filled for 2012 are:
Chapter Secretary
2nd Vice-President/Workshops
3rd Vice-President/Programs PM
4th Vice-President/Liaison AM
Please contact Carolyn or Kelly if you are interested in being on the Nominating Committee or taking one of the open positions.
GREAT UFO CHALLENGE EVENT
Alice is the first member who has completed a UFO from the list she submitted. As she is the only one in the prize drawing, the rest of us need to get busy so that she doesn't make a clean sweep of it.
Reminder: You can still sign up for the Great UFO Challenge event by providing your list of UFOs (must have been started before 20100 to any of the GGREGA officers. You can take your own "before" photos or bring evidence to a meeting or stitch-in where it will be photographed. The period of the challenge is May 2011 through May 2012.
GROUP CORRESPONDENCE COURSE
At the September meetings, several members indicated that they are interested in participating in a GCC sponsored by Great Lakes Region. The advantage of taking a GCC from GLR is that the $175 group fee is underwritten by GLR. This means that as few or as many members may sign up at the same cost. (Please note, however, that GLR’s fee is more than that charged by National since GLR does include an additional fee for postage to mail out materials and to return the critiqued pieces. See the GLR website for the fee charged for each class.)
Because GLR’s registration deadline is November 1, members must decide by the October meeting whether or not they wish to participate. If we choose to participate, checks to cover the course fee will be collected at the October meetings. If you wish to participate but will not be able to attend the October meeting, or if you have any questions, please contact Margie. (Courses available are listed under Educational Opportunities.)
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
EGA Group Correspondence Courses
NeedleArts Quarterly Offerings
* Hummingbird and Honeysuckle, Teacher: Luan Callery, $60
* Circle With Blue Flower, Teacher: Margaret Kinsey, $80
Register for EGA Group Correspondence
courses at this link =>
http://www.egausa.org/html/correspondence_courses.html
2012 GLR Correspondence Course Selections
* Spring Splendor (Silk and Metal), Teacher: Kay Stanis, $60.00
* Floral Whimsy (Beading), Teacher: Peggy Wright, $68.00
* How To’s of Swedish Naversom, Teacher: Phyllis Maurer, $70.00
* Florentine and Tulips (Canvas), Teacher: Gail Stafford, $60.00
* Moonlight Sonata (Hardanger), Teacher: Cindy Valentine, $70.00
* Roses (Blackwork), Teacher: Carol Algie Higginbotham, $60.00
* Star Studded Samplings (Blackwork Sampler), Teacher: Ilse Altherr, $62.50
* Crewel Choices, Teacher: Judy Jeroy, $60.00
* Summer Dream (Stumpwork), Luan Callery, $60.00
* Blue Heaven: Temari II, Teacher: Barbara Suess, $70.00
EGA offers many educational opportunities through its Group Correspondence Courses. For details regarding course content and the approximate cost of supplies, please refer to the Group Correspondence Course section of the Education Catalog that is available online at the EGA website, www.egausa.org.
Registration deadline is Nov. 1, 2011.
(Please contact Margie if you are interested in enrolling in these courses.)
REMINDER
Some of our members are allergic to or sensitive to perfumes, aftershaves and other scents. Our EGA Meetings will be Perfume /Aftershave /Scent-Free out of consideration for those who have these sensitivities.
CHAPTER NEWSLETTER
Our chapter newsletter is provided to our members in different ways: through US mail; via email; and online at www.ega-ggr.blogspot.com When you can’t access your email or find your newsletter, you can always find our newsletter online at our BlogSpot.
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