TheWeaverbird

The Newsletter of the Weavers Guild Of Greater Cincinnati, Inc.

Volume 39 Issue 27 March, 2012

Lecture (March 1, 2012)

Description: An interactive lecture with discussion andactivities that encourage the fiber artistto analyze the materials and processesutilized o achieve a product. We willconsider our greatest natural resources,the five senses, to realize our own ideasand engage emotion in others. Letyour work speak for you. Need I saymore?

What to bring: Drawing/notepad,pencil and pen, 3 different samples ofyour favorite fibers (that you are willingto give away within the group), 1-2pieces of finished work.

Workshop (March 2,3,and 4)

Description: A study of color and texture utilized in rughooking or a mixed media creation beginning from one ofthe six design plates on the following page with details

below. Each participant will colorplan and develop a project based onthe analysis of the colors and textureswhich engage your language ofsenses. You will be challenged toknow why you select certain fibersand why you may choose to utilize afiber that does not draw yourattention. Is there more than whatyou say? Or see? What do you hear?Feel? Smell? What is the full scopeof your impression as the creator, asthe admirer?What to bring: Drawing/notepad,pencil, pen, colored pencils, colorwheel, wools or other fibers,equipment and tools of choice.

NOMINATIONS

The nominating committee presents thefollowing slate of Trustees and Officers

for the 2012/2013 guild year:

President-Joy ThalerVice-President-Mary Anne CellaCorresponding Secretary- Pam GregoryRecording Secretary- Linda RouseTreasurer-Moya JonesTrustee term ending 2015/16- Cathy Beckman

As required by the Bylaws, the slate is presented in theFebruary issue of the Weaverbird News and will bepresented at the February meeting of the Guild. Additionalcandidates may be nominated at the February meeting orhave their names submitted in writing to the NominatingCommittee prior to this meeting. All candidates shall havegiven their consent to be nominated. The slate of allcandidates shall be published in the March newsletter; theelection shall be held at the March meeting.

Pat Maley, Chairman, Linda Rouse, Mary Anne CellaNominating Committee

Evening Meeting

March 1, 2012Hospitality 6:00 pmBusiness Meeting 6:30

Impressions with Color & Texture

Capri Boyle Jones

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New This Year

The Fiber Arts Sale Committee met in January to look at how we did and how we coulddo better. In planning your projects for the sale this year, there are some new rules to

keep in mind.

1. There will be a $10 minimum on items for 2012. You may group a couple of itemstogether to meet this minimum if you need to.

2. We decided not to accept leather items this year. We had some really cute things in the sale this year, but leather is notfiber. If leather is part of a fiber item, that would be okay, (like leather on a purse) or if the leather was woven, that wouldbe okay. Please check with JoAnn Loftus as our Review Committee chairperson if you have a question. We don’t wantyou to spend all your time on something and then find out that it’s not acceptable.

3. We’re sorry, but we cannot accept items made from a commercial pattern printed on a length of fabric. This is toomuch like a “kit” and doesn’t allow you to show your own creativity. As with any pattern, you need to make significantchanges to it to make it your own.

4. Items should not look like “production” items. We’re not looking for the quick and easy stuff advertised in magazines.We’re looking for things that show skill, creativity and craftsmanship.

5. If a particular item has been in the sale two times and hasn’t sold, it needs to be reworked before entering it again.This will help keep the sale fresh and is a challenge to you to figure out what to do with the item to make it moresaleable.

ANNUALWEAVERS GUILD RETREATIt is never to early in the year to think about taking an entire weekend away from daily tasks and focusing on the arts welove the most…….weaving, sewing, hooking, beading , needle punching, etc, etc.Join your fellow Weavers Guild members in beautiful Oldenburg Indiana for the 3rd annual Weavers Guild Retreat. Wehave a wonderful facility at the Oldenburg Franciscan Center on the campus of the Sisters of St. Francis. From noon onFriday June 8, 2012 until Sunday June 10, 2012 at 2:00 pm we will be away from the world playing with our fibers andfriends.Come for one or two nights at a cost of $55 per night ( shared room) $65( single room)or come out for the day at a cost of $17.The fee includes use of the facility, breakfast each day and beveragesall day long.The Center is able to accommodate male and female retreaters as well a couples so you may invite your significant other tojoin you.If you are not sure about participating talk with Millie Stratton, Ginny Bolte, Moya Jones, Jo Ann Lotus or ChristieStephen. These members have attended each of the retreats and they will share with you the joy of retreating in Indiana.

Please sign up at the Guild House or contact Jo Ann Loftus or Nance Widdowson if you are interested.

Guild Meetings

Guests are welcome. After attending two meetings at no cost guests must become members to participate in guild activities.Annual membership is $50. Please wear your membership name tag when you are in the house. The Guild House will beopen at 5:30 pm before evening meetings. Come early and catch your breath. Please turn your cell phone off before themeeting. The Weaverbird will be posted on the Guild website in the private (members only) section. Look for it a week beforethe meeting.

Guild Web Site: www.weaversguildcincinnati.org

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Exhibitions Update - February 2012

BARB GALLAGHER, Owner

24647 Zimmer Road, Guilford, IN 47022Hours by appointment.

Please call or email ahead to be sure we'll be open.812 576-3904 (Shop)513 335-3338 (Cell)

email: weaving@nalu.net

Shop Online!www.weaversloft.com

While you're there don't forget to sign up for myinformative new E-Newsletter.

Remember, Weavers Guildmembers receive a discount on

new equipment.

Fiber - It's What We Do!

A hearty thank-you to Estelle Pearson for sharing the results of her creativity and skills as a “textile engineer.”Interest in her cleverly constructed Othello jacket led to a special class offering. As often happens with exhibits,we are inspired to further our own technical abilities and are given ideas about what to make next!

Perhaps there will be much conversation and continued inspiration withDiscontinuousWefts: Imageryand Imagination in Thread, our exhibition for the months of March and April. Members have contributedtapestries from their collections for this show, and one outstanding piece has won the American TapestryAlliance Award of Excellence. Kitty Uetz was the judge for the award, and Cathie Beckman assisted thecommittee as curator.

Are you working on your entries for this year’s members’ challenge? The theme is sound/noise in honor ofthe Nick Cave exhibit at the Cincinnati Art Museum and our participation in his workshop. Submissions mustrefer to the theme in some way. You might create something that actually makes sound; an object that depictssomething that makes sound; a piece that contains something that might have been involved with makingsound at one time; and so on. Check the web site for many suggestions and for the details of the exhibit. Thedeadline for delivery of artworks to the Guild House is April 17th. As always there will be valuable prizes for theViewers’ Choice selections, and the EPIC Award will be passed on to a worthy contributor.

Barbara Moss, Exhibitions Chairperson

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Workshops & Programs

2011 - 2012

All programs & events are subject to change, if interestedcheck with the appropriate chairperson.

Evening MeetingApril 12, 2012

Hospitality 6:00 pmBusiness Meeting 6:30 pmPresenter: Jennifer Moore"Double Weave Diversity"(Epply Fund Program)

WorkshopApril 13, 14 & !59:00 am - 4:00 pm

Jennifer Moore Double Weave"Double Weave Diversity"Hostess - Janice Doughty

Day MeetingMay 3, 2012

Hospitality & Library 9:30 amBusiness Meeting 10:00 amLocal Artist Studio Crawl -

Guild MembersChairperson: Maria Welker

Annual Sale, Picnic & MeetingJune 7, 2012Sale 5:00 pmPicnic 6:00 pm

Business Meeting 7:00 pmChairpersons:Sale - Meg Freide

Picnic - Janice Doughty

WGGC Retreat @ OldenburgFranciscan Center, Oldenburg

June 8, 9, & 10Chairperson: Jo Ann Loftus

WORKSHOP REGISTRATION DEPOSIT

WORKSHOP_____________________________________________

NAME _________________________________________________

ADDRESS ______________________________________________

CITY________________________ STATE ____ ZIP ____________

EMAIL _____________________ PHONE _____________________

Complete this form and send a deposit check for $50 to the Guild marked Attention: Program Committee Chair or place yourregistration form with check attached in the Program Committee Chair mailbox in the Guild kitchen. Make checks payable toThe Weavers Guild of Greater Cincinnati, Inc.

The balance of the workshop fee is due no later than 30 days prior to the workshop. Registration will be opened to non- guildmembers two months prior to the first workshop day.

Cancellation Policy: Workshop fee, less your deposit, is refundable if cancellation occurs 30 days before the workshopbegins or your place is filled from a waiting list. Deposit is not refundable.

Mail to:

Workshop Registration, Mail Location: Program & Workshop Registration Weavers Guild of Greater Cincinnati 4870 Gray RoadCincinnati, Ohio 45232

Please

remember to

Sign Inwhen youare at thehouse!

The Guild uses the bookto count the number ofmembers coming to theguild house for the

purpose of our annualtax return.

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DyeingChair - Pat Maley Meets the third Thursday, March 15thfrom 10am - 2pm. We will dye cellulosic fiber-cotton linenrayon hemp etc with fiber reactive dye. Bring your own fiberand dyes. PLEASE LET PAT MALEY KNOW IF YOUPLAN TO ATTEND. 922-7954

KnittingChair - Susan Voegtly & Alice WeitzenkornMeets on the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month, 10 am to 2pm. Great time for beginners or experienced. Come whenyou can and knit as long as you wish. Bring a lunch.

Punch NeedleChair- Cindy SturdevantMeets 4th Tues, February 28th, 10am-2pm. Members will bechallenged to come up with a new and exciting project!Punch a one of a kind a photo collage, original photographfrom your own camera, or your own original drawing! Let'smake something outstanding - suitable for framing, wearing,or appliqueing to the cover of a pillow!

Spinning/COE Study GroupChair - Pat MaleyThe Spinning and COE groups are combining. Spinning/COE study group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of themonthMarch 20, from 10 am-2 pm. Bring lunch. We willspend a bit of time talking about more of the wool breeds.

TapestryBarbara Sliter-ChairMeets 2nd Thurs, 10am -1pm. Bring your lunch.

Weaving StructureMillie Stratton-ChairMeets 3rd Thurs, March 15, 10am. Please bring your plainweave you have been working on and any problems youneed help solving.

Bead Study GroupChair - Caren Cohen, caren@fuse.netMeets 2nd Thursday, 6-8 pm. If you do any kind ofbeadwork, this new study group is for you. No previousexperience needed.

Rug HookersChair - Teresa NieberdingMeets 2nd Thurs, 10am - 2pm. Brown bag lunch. All levelswelcome. Meets 1st Tuesday, 10am.

3-D Study GroupChair - Ginny BolteBring your finished or partially fnished bags; your questionsabout making purses and other carrying devices; your ideasand/or materials for designing bags; and your lunch. Alllevels and fiber interests welcome. (see additionalinformation above).

Study GroupsAll Study Groups are FREE and meet at the Guild House unless otherwise noted. It is

important that you email/call the Study Group chair when you plan to attend the meetingfor the FIRST time. The chair person will be prepared for your first visit and help you tobe prepared. Sometimes there are last minute changes and the chair will be able to reachyou with important information. Remember guests can attend two free guild functions(meetings, study groups, etc.) before they are required to join the guild. Study groups are

a great way to meet people, explore a new activity and enjoy sharing ideas.

Tracy McNulty, Study Group Coordinator

Recently a small group of Guild members completed a five-part design challenge using Ann Johnston’s book TheQuilter’s Book of Design. We would like to continue ourexplorations into design as a study group and have decidedto meet at 10 a.m. on the first Tuesday of each monthbeginning in March. Ginny Bolte will lead the group.

Our goals are

1) To be inspired by each other;

(2) To have a forum to discuss design problemsand to share outcomes of our process;

(3) To achieve better technical proficiency;

(4) To avoid strict “assignments”;

(5) To have fun.

With these goals in mind, we have chosen to call ourselves3-D—perhaps for Design, Develop, and Discuss but also forthe fact that our work will generally be classified as“sculptural.”

Our first theme (length of ongoing discussion to bedetermined by the participants) will be bags: handbags,purses, tote bags, cell-phone bags, shopping bags, oranything that could qualify as a carrier to move thingsaround. An art quilt panel that Ginny made for our finalmeeting is designated for a purse, so that led us to go in thisdirection.

Although all of us from the previous group are stitchers offabric (quilters or garment makers), we welcome participantsfrom any fiber interest area. Come for the first meeting(March 6th), and let’s see what develops. If nothing else, thisopportunity may be the show-and-tell that’s missing fromyour creative life!

Questions: Ginny Bolte or Barbara Moss

New Study Group

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Workshop -Capri Boyle Jones

Class - Socks inFive Steps

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Class -FeltingWool Beads andSushi roll

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Class - SpinningStraw into Gold

Class -V Woven Scarf

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Classes at the GuildPlease Note the following Class Enrollment Requirements:

* Pre-registration is required for all classes. Instructors need time to prepare and purchasematerials for class. NOWALK-INS ALLOWED.

* Minimum enrollments must be received with registration form and fee 2 weeks prior toclass unless otherwise noted.

* Minimum enrollment for all is classes is 3 participants.* Maximum enrollment will vary with each class. Please note the maximum number of

participants with each class description.

Don't forget to check out all of our class listings and details on the web and be sure to tell your familyand friends about all the wonderful classes offered at the guild. If you have any questions please

contact Joy Thaler.

Classes Coming up in March

New Class Offering

Spinning Straw into GoldSaturday, March 3, 9-3 with Pat Maley

Next Step WeavingSaturday, March 3, 10 & 17, 9:30-2:30 with Pat Bennett

Felting Wood Beads and "Sushi" RollSaturday, March 3, 10-2 with Amy Winegardner

Warp to Weft V-Woven Scarf or V-Woven Mobius ScarfTuesday, March 6 & 13, 10-1 with Cheryl Muckenfuss

Beginning SpinningWednesday, March 7, 14, 21 & 28, 6-9pm with Pat Maley

Fiber BasicsThursday, March 8, 9-12 with Pat Maley

Next Step WeavingWednesday, March 21, 28 & April 11, 9:30-2:30 with Joy Thaler

WARP TOWEFT V-WOVEN SCARF OR V-WOVENMOBIUS SCARFInstructor – Cheryl Muckenfuss

Learn the techniques to create either a V-Woven Scarf or a V-Woven MobiusScarf in class. These types of scarves are gaining in popularity as seen in"Handwoven, January-February 2012." The mobius was not covered in theHandwoven article.

Planning and designing the warp, dressing the loom, weaving techniques forboth projects, as well as fringe finishing and fabric finishing techniques areincluded in this class. Participants are to provide their own rigid heddle loom,table loom or small floor loom and tools required for weaving, as well as fibersfor the project.

Tuesday, March 6 & 13, 10am-1pm $60 members/$85 non-members

Date ChangesKumihimo Bracelets with Judy WorkmanChanged from Saturday, March 10 to Saturday, April 21

Faux Batik with Judy WorkmanChanged from Saturday and Sunday, March 24 & 25 toSaturday and Sunday, May 19 & 20

Yarn Evaluation with Pat MaleyChanged from Thursday, April 12 to Wednesday, April11Advanced Spindle Class with Pat MaleyChanged from Feb 23rd to WED Feb 29th.

For complete details about classes please view ourwebsite and if you have any questions please contact JoyThaler.

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Fiber Area Instructor Title Class Dates Member/Non Weaving P. Bennett & J. Thaler Try It! Weaving Sat. Jan. 21 $55/$80 Joy Thaler Beginning Wed. Feb. 1 & 8 $110/$135 Pat Bennett Beginning Sat. Feb. 11 & 18 $110/$135 Pat Bennett Next Step Weaving Sat. Mar. 3, 10 & 17 $135/$160 Joy Thaler Next Step Weaving Wed. Mar. 21, 28 & Apr. 11 $135/$160

Barb Gallagher Rigid Heddle/Simply Weaving Tues. Jan. 17 $35/$60

Barb Gallagher Rigid Heddle Simply Weaving/Lace Combo Sat. Jan. 21 $70/$95

Barb Gallagher Hand Manipulated Lace Tues. Jan. 24 $35/$60

Barb Gallagher Rigid Heddle Project Tues. Jan. 31 or Sat. Feb. 4 $35/$60 John Curley AVL Explorations Wed. Feb. 15 & 22 $130/$155 Contact-Joy Thaler Private Tutoring Date & Time/request $60 2 hr min Spinning Pat Maley Beginning 101 Sat. Jan. 14,21 & 28 $110/$135 Pat Maley Beginning 101 Wed. Feb. 8, 15 & 22 $110/$135 Pat Maley Beginning 101 Wed. Mar. 7, 14, 21 & 28 $110/$135 Pat Maley Beginning 101 Mon. Apr. 2, 9 & 16 $110/$135 Pat Maley Advanced 201 Sat. Feb. 4, 18 & 25 $85/$110 Pat Maley Advanced 201 Wed. May 2, 9 & 16 $85/$110 Pat Maley Beg Drop Spindles Thurs. Jan. 12 $35/$60 Pat Maley Support Spindles Thurs. Feb. 9 $35/$60 Pat Maley Advanced Spindle Thurs. Feb. 23 $35/$60 Pat Maley Spin New Age Fibers Mon. Jan. 9 $60/$85 Pat Maley Spin Straw into Gold Sat. Mar. 3 $60/$85 Pat Maley 10 Ways Spin Cotton Sat. Apr. 7 $60/$85 Pat Maley Fiber Basics Thurs. Mar. 8 $35/$60 * Pat Maley Yarn Evaluation Wed. April 11 * $35/$60 Knitting Pat Maley Socks in Five Steps Mon. Feb 27 $60/$85 Punch Needle Cindy Sturdevant Beginning – Plus Wed. Feb. 1 & 8 $85/$110 Kumihimo * Judy Workman Kumihimo Bracelets Sat. April 21 * $35/$60 Dyeing * Judy Workman Faux Batik Sat. May 19 * $50/$75 Judy Workman Faux Batik Sun. May 20 *(if needed) $50/$75

* DENOTES DATE CHANGE CLASS REGISTRATION FORM

REGISTRATION REQUIRED 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO START OF CLASS. Please send a separate check and registration for each class! – CHECKS PAYABLE TO WGGC

Send registration to: Weavers Guild of Greater Cincinnati Attn: Classes – (Instructors Name)

4870 Gray Road, Cincinnati, OH 45232 Instructors name ______________________________ Class Title ____________________________Starting Date_____________ Fee_______ Your Name ___________________________ Email ____________________________ Address________________________________________________________________ City________________________ State______ Zip_______ Phone _________________

I understand that my fee will be refunded if the class is cancelled or held at a different time. Looms and wheels for members use: Contact Sarah Hoffmann 513-321-0546

For more information about classes, call 513-591-2500 and leave a message. Your call will be returned.

WEAVERS GUILD OF GREATER CINCINNATI, INC. www.weaversguildcincinnati.org

Beginning & Advanced Classes: January-May 2012

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The updated member directory is available on theguild web site's "Members-Only" page. A link isprovided to this page in the weekly guild email

announcements.

March Birthdays

2011 - 2012 Guild Board & Committee ChairsExecutive Board

Guild President – Karen Pischl, 859-586-8220Vice President – Joy Thaler, 513-922-6898Recording Secretary – Gwen Colonel, 513-257-9414Corresponding Secretary – Judy Workman, 513- 948-8232Treasurer – Meg Frede, 859-781-2988Trustees (3) – Pam Gregory, JoAnn Loftus, Estelle Pearson

Committees on BoardFinance – Millie Stratton, 513-984-8562Membership – Alice Weitzenkorn, 513-871-6453Program – Barb Gallagher, 812-576-3904Property & Facilities – Pat Bennett, 513-851-7851Strategic Planning – Judy Dominic, 513-367-0710

Other Committee Chairs(phone info in online directory)

Archives/Historian – Estelle Pearson

Courtesy Correspondence – Barbara EdenDemonstrations – Pat MaleyDonations – Equipment – Pam GregoryDonations-Yarn & Material – Meg FredeEducation – Joy ThalerEquipment Rental – Sarah HoffmanExhibitions – Barbara MossHospitality – Linda RouseLibrary – Mary Ann CellaNewsletter Mailer - Nancy Core & Kathy MariPublic Relations - Sandra Whipple & Paula BaumannPublications/Newsletter – Janice DoughtySales – Barb Gallagher & Ginny BolteScholarships – Frances McClureSG Community Council – Sandy GrayStudy Groups – Tracy McNultySwatch Watch – Cho Doll & Millie Stratton

Web Site – Caren Cohen

NEWMEMBERS:Susan AustinSusan DahlstromMelody DargisBarbara HollarStephanie Nixon

Joyce AbbottNancy Niemeyer

RETURNINGMEMBER:

Nancy Helm

Membership

Amy CasperMary Anne CellaLesta Cooper-FretagBarbara FeldmannMichael GiusianaCathy HaleBonnie HertelSarah Hoffmann

Betsy KramerGun-Marie NalsenCarole PierceCatherine RafterTrish RiceJoan Mohr SamuelsSylvia ShorMary Winn

Latest head count for Weavers Guild -256 Members in 239 Households.

Mission StatementTheWeaversGuild ofGreater Cincinnati, inc. is a non-profit organizationwith themission of promotingweaving and other fiber

arts. Through the education of its members and the general public, the guild is committed to encouraging creativity, excellence,

and the preservation of our fiber heritage.

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Weavers Guild of Greater Cincinnati MeetingsMinutes from Business MeetingFebruary 2, 2012

The Weavers Guild of Greater Cincinnati, Inc. Business Meeting was held onThursday, February 2, 2012, Joy Thaler, Vice President, presided. The meetingbegan at 10:00 a.m. The Treasurer’s report was approved as published in thenewsletter. The minutes were approved as published in the newsletter.

Education (Joy Thaler) Joy has the new class list available. There are classes inweaving, spinning, rigid heddle, lace weave, punch needle, kumihimo, and muchmore.Pat Maley discussed upcoming classes. She has a support spindle class, anadvanced spinning class, spinning straw into gold, and 10 ways to spin cotton.

Program Chair (Barb Gallagher) Barb Gallagher announced upcomingworkshops. In March, the rug hooking workshop with Capri Boyle Jones hasopenings. In April, Jennifer Moore double weave workshop has 2 openings. InMay, there is a request for anyone who would like to show their space for thestudio crawl. In June, the annual picnic. Future workshops were discussed. Thereis a possibility for an Ann Field spinner, knitter, weaver workshop. There isinterest in a collapsed weave workshop. Another possible is Bobby Irwin, twistedand twined rugs.

Joann Loftus discussed the Annual Guild retreat in June. She encouraged usto come to Oldenburg. It is a very relaxed weekend and a great way to get toknow your fellow members. The facility is very nice. She would need to know 2weeks prior to the event. The cost is $50.

Exhibitions (Barbara Moss) The Call to Artists tapestry pieces are due February14. Members Challenge pieces are due April 17. The Members’ Challenge is anannual event. All entries are displayed. The theme is anything that has to do withsound or noise. All of the details are on the website. There will be a new studygroup who will discuss design ideas, make a project, and then discuss them. Thename of the group will be 3-D (design, develop, discuss). The group will meet thefirst Tuesday of each month. All are welcome.

Membership (Alice Weitzenkorn) Alice announced we have 255 members in 240households. Please keep her updated if you have an address or email change.Guild Sale (Ginny Bolte) Ginny commented that after expenses the Guild netted$8.072.

Hospitality (Linda Rouse) Linda reported there were 42 members, 1 new member,and 1 guest present at the meeting. This is soup day after the program. CarenCohen is presenting a demo on tambour beading after lunch.Demonstrations (Pat Maley) Pat asked for demonstrators at ChristianWaldschmidt house on May 17, 18, 19, 20. They will provide lunch and need aspinner and weaver. On the same weekend Sharon Woods is having a HeritageWeekend on May 19 & 20. Please sign up to volunteer.

Scholarships (Frances McClure)Frances McClure wanted to remind everyone thatwe have a scholarship fund.

Property and Facilities (Par Bennett) Pat Bennett reported the roof seems to befixed and the phone line is repaired.

Nominating Committee (Pat Maley, Mary Anne Cella, and Linda Rouse)Pat Maley announced the following slate of Trustees and Officers for the2012/2013 guild year as follows: Joy Thaler, President; Mary Anne Cella, Vice-President; Pam Gregory, Corresponding Secretary; Linda Rouse, RecordingSecretary; Moya Jones, Treasurer; and Cathie Beckman, Trustee term ending2015/6. There were no nominations from the floor.

Strategic Planning (Judy Dominic) Judy announced the next Strategic PlanningCommittee meeting will be February 9 at 10 a.m.

Barbara Moss commented on Estelle’s Othello jacket. She claimed it waseasy. Estelle is planning to offer the class again in March.

Cindy Sturdevant thanked those who participated in the Bombshells project.There were over 100 helpers. The installation will take place February 9 from3pm – 9 pm. It will be unveiled on February 11.

Pat Maley showed her huge 20 lb. bale of cotton to entice us to take the cottonspinning class.Millie Stratton made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Pat Bennett adjourned.Respectfully submitted by Gwen Colonel, Recording Secretary.

February 2, 2012 Continued...

Kathleen Carels introduced our panel, for the “So…NowWhat”presentation. Then a Soup Day lunch, and then Caren Cohen gave a

demonstration on tambour beading.

Minutes from Board Meeting, January 26, 2012

The Weavers Guild of Greater Cincinnati, Inc. Board Meeting was held onThursday, January 26, 2012, Karen Pischl, president, presided. Themeeting began at 10:0 a.m. Those present were: Karen Pischl, Pat

Bennett, Millie Stratton, Moya Jones, Joann Loftus, Barb Gallagher, JoyThaler, Gwen Colonel, Janice Doughty, Pam Gregory, Barbara Moss,Estelle Pearson, Judy Workman, Judy Dominic, Meg Frede, Alice

Weitzenkorn, and Mary Anne Cella.

The minutes stand as approved as published in the newsletter.

Mary Anne Cella spoke about nominations and the library. Joy Thaler,President; Mary Anne Cella, Vice-President; Pam Gregory,Corresponding Secretary; Linda Rouse, Recording Secretary; Moya Jones,Treasurer; and Cathie Beckman, Trustee term ending 2015/6

She asked if everyone approved of the library giving the leftover books toKitty Uetz at Xavier University. There are two new books in the library.

Moya suggested we increase the budget for buying books for thelibrary. The Guild welcomes donations for items, but we still need to filethe correct forms, but it helps to keep track of the budget. Barb Gallaghermade a motion to increase the library budget, Meg Frede seconded, all infavor, motion carried.

Pat Bennett was checking the roof with the roofer. It was decided to addsome flashing. The phone line is also fixed. It was disconnected at thepole and this was setting off the alarm.

Meg Frede presented the budget for 2012-2013. Discussion followed.Motion to approve the budget was made by Judy Dominic, seconded byPat Bennett. All in favor, motion carried. It will now be published in thenewsletter twice, presented to the members at the next meeting, andvoted on in April.

Barbara Moss discussed that Kitty Uetz is going to judge the tapestryexhibit and she is going to give her a $50 honorarium. Barbara invited usto submit something for the tapestry show February 14.

For a new exhibition installation, there is a proposal to remove theexisting molding, have the walls repaired and painted. Two systemshave been investigated. The preference is the wood molding with newhooks and rods. The materials only estimate is approximately $1,000.Changing the array of the lighting was also discussed. It will be pursuedwithin committees. Bids will be gathered and presented to the board inMarch.

Janice Doughty brought up changes to the newsletter. Discussionfollowed. There are a lot of ways to communicate to the members. It is agreat deal of work and money to print and mail. It was discussed thatpublishing in a newsletter could also be electronic publishing. Aquarterly postcard could be mailed announcing upcoming meeting. Apolicy change in the definition of newsletter may be necessary to beconsistent with current policy. Focus on the positive nature of goingelectronic such as saving postage and more timely distribution. Manyboard members have volunteered to help as an ad hoc communicationsprocess committee. An announcement will go out in the weekly updatesasking for volunteers.

Millie Stratton made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Meg Fredeseconded. Meeting was adjourned at 12:10 a.m.

Respectfully submitted by Gwen Colonel, Recording Secretary.

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EQUIPMENT

AVL raddle (2-piece) for 40” A-Series loom.$95 (plus shipping)like new, excellent condition

AVL Pressure Roller assembly (roller and brackets) for a40” A-Series loom -$95 (plus shipping)never used, excellent condition

Leclerc 36” stainless steel 12-dent reed (4.75” high)$75 (plus shipping)like new, excellent condition

BOOKS

Designing and Drafting for HandweaversBerta Freypaperback, wear on cover, inside clean$10.00 (plus shipping)

Sew Something Special: Sewing with Handwoven FabricsLinda Kubik Curtis (1996 edition)$15.00 (plus shipping)paperback, some wear on cover, inside clean

Easy Guide to Sewing JacketsCecelia Podolak$16.00 (plus shipping)paperback, excellent condition

Fashions from the Loom!Betty J. Beard$10.00 (plus shipping)paperback, spiral bound, good condition, some writing inside

Make your own Japanese Clothes: Patterns and Ideas forModern WearJohn Marshall$20.00 (plus shipping)paperback, excellent condition, signed by author

Knitted Shawls, Stoles & ScarvesNancie M. Wiseman$25.00 (plus shipping)paperback, excellent condition

Shawls & ScarvesMyrna A.I. Stahman$30.00 (plus shipping)paperback, excellent condition

A 2nd Treasury of Knitting PatternsBarbara G. Walker$25.00 (plus shipping)paperback, excellent condition, slight wear on back cover

Knitting Encyclopedia: 1500 PatternsMon Tricot Collection$20.00 (plus shipping)paperback, color illustrations, some wear on cover, excellent cond

UsedWeaving/Fiber Books/Equipment for Sale

Clean up BeforeLeaving the Guild House1. Clean the floor where you were working

with a Swiffer or broom.2. Wipe off the tables.3. If you see the bathrooms need cleaning or

the kitchen sink needs attention take a minuteto take care of them.

4. Food cannot be left at the House, pleasetake it home.

5. Empty any trash in Bathrooms and Kitchenand the area where you were working. If it isfull take the bag out to the trash bin. Putrecyclables in the bin outside. There is a list ofwhat can be recycled in the kitchen above thetrash can.

6. On Thursday the trash bin and recycle binneed to be taken out to the curb on the rightside of the driveway if they are full.

If everyone takes responsibility for these things, we cankeep the house neat.Trash bags and Swiffer pads are in the tan cupboards inthe kitchen.The Swiffer and other cleaning tools are in the closet offthe kitchen.Toliet paper & Paper Towels are in the top of the whitecabinet in the kitchen.If you see any supplies are low, call Pat Bennett at851-7851 and leave a message.Thank you,

Pat Bennett, Property & Facilities Chr.

Contact: Peggy Bowmaan pegbowman@sbcglobal.net

WEAVERS GUILD OF GREATER CINCINNATITREASURERS REPORT January 2012

CHECKBOOK BALANCE 12/31/11 29,228.12

INCOMEDues 300.00Donations 150.00Interest 2.87Classes 110.00Workshops 1,350.00Donated Items Sold 30.00TOTAL INCOME 1,942.87

EXPENSESNewsletter 167.64Classes 100.00Program 350.00Workshops 0.00Building Operations 326.01Property/Facility Committee 35.00Library 157.58Office Expenses 61.13Publicity/Website 83.40TOTAL EXPENSES 1,280.76

CHECKBOOK BALANCE 01/31/12 29,890.23

SAVINGS ACCOUNT 01/31/12 21,171.23Interest for January 0.90Scholarships 910.00

PRESERVATION FUND 12/31/11 119,268.18

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