President’s Message
H O T ! ! ! ! It’s too hot to sleep, and almost too muggy and humid to stitch. I’ve put aside my large sampler because I don’t want to get it sweaty! I’ve been stitching small kits that don’t have too much area for me to mess up with perspiring hands. I hope everyone has been keeping cool in any way that works best for you!!
How many of you are going to Louisville for the 2013 national seminar? This will be the 55th annual seminar for our Guild, so it’s being held again in our national headquarters’ city, between October 5 and October 11. Are you getting excited? Be sure to get a Hot Brown sandwich somewhere while you’re there, and I hope someone will enjoy a Mint Julep in my name!!
If you can’t make it to Louisville, this coming chapter meeting on September 16 may be your last chance to purchase a $10.00 ticket for the drawing to attend the 2014 seminar with a lot of your expenses paid! As our Region Director, Ina is able to sell those tickets in advance, so you can get your name in the hat. Ina will have more information and details. I’m planning on buying two tickets!
While you’re at seminar in Louisville, be sure to look at the project display for the 2014 national seminar, Legends and Dreams, hosted by our Pacific Southwestern Region, in Phoenix, Arizona. Classes, dinners, and other events will be held at the Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort. Seminar dates are October 18 through 24, 2014.
One of the best ways to start your Seminar planning is to do an early registration. Early registrations will be accepted in Louisville, and then will be opened up to all EGA members on Saturday, October 12, 2013. On that date, on the EGA national website, www.egausa.org, you’ll be able to see photos and descriptions of the class projects that will be offered at Legends and Dreams. And not only classes, but you can sign up for a Saturday or Wednesday tour during early registration as well!
I really encourage everyone to submit their early registration form by the deadline, October 31. That’s 19 days to peruse the classes and tours and get your preferences booked. The advantage to early registration is that your class choices are guaranteed, unless the class list has to go to a lottery. For filling out that form, and the $100.00 early registration fee, you can get a feeling of security for your class and sightseeing plans.
If you haven’t had a chance to go to a national seminar yet, this opportunity in Arizona is for you, since it’s just a few hours’ driving distance. Drive with a friend, and start the fun early! If you are a first time attendee, you’ll get a special ribbon to add to your nametag. Come and meet EGA members from all across the country. Some have even come to past seminars from Canada, Australia, and France!
I’ll have copies of the Early Registration forms and other documents at the September meeting.
As for our Australian teacher Gary Clarke’s visit to San Diego, at last count I have four (4) spaces available for the Black Cockatoo class on Friday, November 8, and two (2) spaces available for his Tulle & Organza Fantail class on Saturday and Sunday, November 9 and 10. The Cockatoo class fee is $115, and $160 for the Tulle & Organza Fantail class. Non-EGA members will play a slightly higher fee. Registration forms will be available at both the September 16 and October 21 meetings, if any spaces still remain.
If you haven’t melted into a puddle of sweat (let’s be blunt!), I hope to see you all at the September 16 meeting. In the meantime, Happy Stitching!
Gini