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President’s Message • Volunteer Service Hours • UFO Updates • Other News
Greetings from Scotland! I am writing this from the drawing room of a manor house built in the 1500’s where kings have slept and Cromwell planned his siege of the Edinburgh Castle. The sense of history in England and Scotland is overwhelming – it is everywhere! Jim and I visited Whitby, a small fishing village on the North Sea and went into their museum, which has over 100 embroidery samplers in its collection. There were 25 or so on display, but my real treat came when I was able to help a volunteer sort through a box of samplers in storage. It was like Christmas as we unwrapped sampler after sampler dated 1812-1898, and made by girls as young as 6. I will bring photos and my needlework purchases to the November meeting for show and tell.
The year is winding down but our fun isn’t. November 26th Gallery Night will be accompanied with sparkling cider and live music. Election of Officers will also be done that evening. December 3 will be our annual Holiday Party at my home. This is a potluck, so please bring a dish to share. There is a voluntary gift exchange (stitching related, value limit $20.00 or a handmade item) and is great fun! Other surprises are on the agenda for that evening.
In closing, I want to thank all of you for your support and friendship, thank you to the hard working board members and others who have volunteered on behalf of the chapter. You are a great group, and it has been a joy to be your president this year.
May your stitching be frog-free! Ina
Be sure to turn in your volunteer service hours on our sheet at chapter meetings. These hours are vital in helping EGA maintain its non-profit status. Thanks to everyone !!
The latest numbers in our 2007 UnFinished Object program as of September 24, 2007. Our scorekeeper is out of town, but all the numbers will be updated before the holiday party and the UFO awards.
Older Projects (started prior to 2001) (5 pts) 20 Old Projects (started prior to 2007) (3 pts) 102 New (started and finished stitching in 2007) (1 pt) 80 Group Correspondence Course (2 pts) 15 Model for Chapter Programs (5 pts) 10 Chapter Programs (4 pts) 194 New Technique (2 pts) 62 Finished (2 pts) 158 Seminar / ANG / CATS (2 pts) 32 Total: 701
- November is Gallery & Election night! Bring one of more of your favorite pieces for consideration to be our chapter’s contribution for the Region’s Exhibit at EGA’s Margaret Parshall Gallery in Louisville, Kentucky. The choice will be made by all members who are present – so be sure to attend this meeting! AND election of the chapter’s officers for 2008.
- On December 3rd, we will again celebrate the end of a wonderful year at Ina’s home. The potluck has no sign-ups – just bring whatever you want! We always get a good balance of foods. The next year’s officers will be installed at the party. If you participate in the (voluntary) gift exchange ($20 value limit), package or wrap it creatively so everyone will want it – “stealing” gifts is a big part of the fun! Ina’s address and directions will be available at November 19 Open Stitching and the November 26 meeting.
- Don’t forget to support the businesses that advertise in our chapter newsletter! Let them know you are a member of Muchas Manos and appreciate their support. In this month’s newsletter, our advertisers were: Framesmith, Needle Nook of La Jolla, Needlepoint of La Jolla, Sandy’s Finishing Touches, Stitcher’s Treasures, and The Black Sheep.