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Colorado Chapter, EGA
April 2015
April Meeting Information
Date: April 28, 2015
Time: 9:30am
Place: Bethany Lutheran Church
April Project:
April has brought springtime to Colorado and we are fortunate to continue our celebration with Joanne Turnley's
beautiful beaded bracelet design. This is a fun and easy square stitch beading project. Every frame of this
bracelet offers a different Colorado theme, including a columbine. Opportunities for personalizing both the
length and/or individual frames.
What To Bring: Scissors and, if you have one, a needle threader for use with a beading needle. Optional: extra light or
magnification.if needed when beading.
President’s Message
Hello Ladies!
Here we are in April and Spring has now arrived. Is it just me or has this year been going
really fast??? I hope you all enjoyed the March
program with Susan Goodman as much as I
did. It was so fun to revisit a project the Chapter had done before. As Susan pointed out,
things have certainly changed over the
years! Thank you Susan for sharing such a
beautiful and fun project with us! This month
we continue our 50th Anniversary celebration
with a beaded Colorado bracelet. It should be
another great program. I look forward to seeing you there!!
Refreshments
Thank You for March’s refreshments!
Nancy Miller Shirley Muggli
Karen Race
April’s refreshments provided by:
Henri Jonas Jennifer Riefenberg
Marnie Ritter
If you cannot make the meeting, please
arrange for someone else to bring your
goodies or trade months with someone.
Area News
Colorado Chapter Officers
President
Tina Hubis
1st VP Programs
Jennifer Riefenberg
2nd VP Membership
Debbie Klein
Secretary
Caela Tyler
Treasurer
Joanna Lord
Region Representative
Vivian Wilson
Past President
Henri Jonas
Chapter Volunteers
Advertising
Jeanette Short
Audit
Beverly Bell
Caring & Sharing
Jackie Rhoades
Community Outreach
Education Liaison
Cynthia Land
Historian
Valerie Cowan
Hospitality
Beverly Bell
Newsletter Editor
Laura McGaffick
Nominating
Henri Jonas
Parliamentarian
Publicity
Jeanette Short
Scholarship
Henri Jonas
Show Table
Jeanette Short
Video Librarian
Website Liason
Caela Tyler
BOULDER GROUP
The Boulder group meets the third Monday of the month from September thru June at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. It's located at 3700
Baseline Rd in Boulder.
We meet at 9:30 for refreshments and conversation and the meeting
starts at 10am.
The April meeting will be a needlepoint project provided by Barbara
Loftus.
Anyone interested in joining us can call Vivian Wilson or Joe Ann Fox.
SOUTH GROUP
South Group will be held at the home of Marnie Ritter on Tuesday, May
15, from 10:00 to noon. At noon we enjoy a salad-by-committee. Please
bring a salad topping.
RSVP Marnie.
SATURDAY GROUP
Meetings are held at 10:00 AM on the fourth Saturday at All Saints Lutheran Church, 15625 E Iliff Ave, Aurora. Call Trudy Pohawpatchoko
for directions or information. We will be following some of the Tuesday
Group programs and working on a DebBee's Designs sampler this
year. Of course you are always welcome to bring your current project
and enjoy some quality stitching time.
March and April we will be working on Debbie's Treat - a small sampler
from DebBee's Designs. It is 5x5 on 18ct canvas and a great candidate
for a stash project. Please go to www.debbeesdesigns.com and download the free chart and instructions - there is a link on the right side of
the website - and come ready to start in March!
Caring & Sharing
If you have any Caring & Sharing news, please contact
Jackie Rhoades.
Treasurer’s Report
Account Balances as of March 30, 2015
Checking Account
3,475.36
Scholarship Savings
1,581.95
Seminar Savings
6,214.52
Workshop Savings
3,555.43
Overall Total
14,827.26
Submitted by Joanna Lord, Treasurer
Membership News
Today we have 34 members and one guest, Lorrie Gilley,
who shows strong interest in joining. This gives us a total
of 35 attendees for our March meeting.
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL: I will continue to collect membership renewal dues during April and May. They are $60 for
Colo. Chapter members, $16 for region plural members,
$21 for life members and $21 for plural-out-of-region
members. The form is located below.
Renewals are due May 31.
June 1. 2015—May 31, 2016
Meeting Minutes
Colorado Chapter
The Embroiderer’s Guild of America
General Meeting
March 24, 2015
Meeting Minutes
Colorado Chapter, EGA, General Meeting
Date: March 24, 2015
President, Tina Hubis, called the meeting to order at 9:38 AM.
MINUTES APPROVAL: Caela Tyler corrected a typo to read, “…
events are now posted…” Tina declared the minutes approved
as corrected.
PRESIDENT – Tina Hubis
Tina announced the morning’s schedule to include the stash
sale from former member, Willadene Olsen.
PROGRAMS – Jennifer Riefenberg
In Jennifer’s absence, Tina and Caela summarized upcoming
programs and stated sign-up deadlines (today for Toni
Gerdes’ Zuni Sunrise, the May program). Tina encouraged
participants to pre-pay for any kit costs. Caela provided estimated costs of full kit vs. canvas-and-instructions-only and
polled members regarding their preference. Members voted
to pay for the full kit. The final price will be announced at
the April meeting
MEMBERSHIP – Debbie Klein
Debbie informed the group that 34 members and one guest,
Lorrie Gilley, were in attendance. Lorrie learned about our
chapter from the chapter website. She reminded members
of the upcoming dues renewal deadline.
TREASURER – Joanna Lord
Joanna announced a balance of $13,071.55 total in all accounts.
REGION REP – Vivian Wilson
Vivian reported Tina’s affirmative vote on behalf of Colorado Chapter to change the wording of the RMR Bylaws (to
comply with national’s Annotated Region Bylaws); this was
previously approved by the region board but never voted
upon. Vivian offered much information regarding the RMR
retreat in October.
ADVERTISING/PUBLICITY - Jeanette Short
The Rocky Mountain Bead Society is providing a table (no
booth charge) at the Bead Bazaar, April 25-26, to Colorado
Chapter to promote our chapter, especially re: EGA’s incorporation of beading in programs and classes. Members are
asked to contact Jeanette to volunteer.
CARING & SHARING - Jackie Rhoades
Jackie sent a card to Vickie Shigley.
EDUCATION – Cynthia Land
Cynthia reminded the Bargello Challenge participants of
their meeting immediately following lunch.
HISTORIAN – Valerie Cowan
Valerie stated she had nothing new to report.
HOSPITALITY – Beverly Bell
Beverly thanked this month’s hostesses and announced the
names of those responsible for next month’s treats.
NEWSLETTER – Laura McGaffick
No report.
WEBSITE – Caela Tyler
There are no news/significant additions to the chapter website.
DAM LIAISON – Caela Tyler
No added information about the status of the Textile Arts
Curator vacancy at this time.
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50 EVENTS – Caela Tyler
Caela announced the 50th Anniversary Advisory Committee’s
“working lunch” at noon. Caela moved to use the sales (by
donation) from today’s stash sale to help offset the budgeted expenses of our 50th Anniversary Exhibition/Events. Seconded by Henri Jonas and unanimously passed.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
• No announcements.
SHOW TABLE – Jeanette Short
Members were treated to an inspiring assortment of completed embroideries. (See photos in this Needle News issue.)
There being no further business, Tina Hubis adjourned the
meeting at 10:20 AM, followed by 1) the stash sale (25 minute
duration) and 2) the chapter program, Pattern Darned Columbine, a 50th anniversary celebration gift to chapter members
from Susan Goodman.
Around the
Region
By Vivian Wilson, Region Representative
Around the Region
By Vivian Wilson, Region Representative
Registration is ongoing for "To The Finish"!
Several of us from Colorado Chapter will be attending this year's (first-ever) RMR
Retreat. No classes, but two great days of stitching fun! Once again, the dates
are October 9 & 10, in beautiful Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Treat yourself and
join us! Regular registration ($140) continues through May 31st. Late registration
(extra $25 fee) runs through the month of June. All details for the retreat, as well as
the registration forms, can be found and downloaded from the Region website.
Whether you're planning to attend or not, you're encouraged to stitch an original
piece for the Prospectors Exhibit. The Rocky Mountain Region is the only region in
EGA which sponsors such an exhibit. This year's theme is "Mementos." Your entry
can relate to the theme, but it is not a requirement.
Gay Phillips Education Grant Received!
Our region's application for the $5,000 grant being offered by EGA National to each
region has been accepted and the $5,000 check has been received! Each chapter
in the RMR will be able to choose a GCC as part of this grant, and the remaining
funds will be used for an on-line course for region members. Details will be worked
on at the Region Meeting in Grand Junction on April 11th. So I will have more info.
at our April chapter meeting.
Gold Thread Award Nominations are due May 1.
It would be wonderful if several members from our region were nominated, including
perhaps someone from our chapter. The award recognizes outstanding individuals
who have given freely of their time and talents, and best exemplify EGA's purpose. "A total of 13 individuals may be recognized each year (one from each region), with a national recipient chosen from the group of region recipients." An
online nomination form can be found on the national website under the Education
tab. "Scholarships and Awards" is found at the bottom of the dropdown list. Scroll
to the bottom of this category for an online nomination form for the Gold Thread
Award. If you have any questions, contact the EGA National Office.
March Show and Share Table
The 7th Floor Gallery of the Denver Public Library will be the site of our
50th Anniversary Exhibition throughout October 2015. The Advisory Committee continues to explore possibilities for an opening reception, coordinating special exhibits, and more.
The Gallery is now available to viewers every day, rather than the 4 days/
week we staffed ten years ago.
Plan to attend the April meeting! Important items to be discussed will include
• Staffing challenges
• Willingness to commit to entering
• Options for collection of pieces
• Who will help with exhibition and more ...
WE HOPE TO HEAR YOUR IDEAS ON APRIL 28!
SHOW AND SHARE TABLE - Jeanette Short and pics by Val
Cowan
Henri Jonas - "Lucinda" the cat designer Elina
Akselred(Inspirations 30)
scissor pouch, designer Sue Hawkins
basket lid. "wee harvest basket",
designer Henri Jonas
Marni Ritter - Columbine painted canvas by Barbara
Loftus, embroidery on needlepoint canvas
Jane Oldland - 3 Swedish weaving towels, designer
Katherine Kennedy
Janice Wood - "wee harvest basket", embroidery on
muslin, designer Henri Jonas
Colorado postcard on cloth, embroidery, project for January 2015 in Colo. Chapter
Joanna Lord - Columbine painted needlepoint
canvas by Barbara Loftus, thread painting
Indian woman with baby in front of
trees, "Sacajawa", designer Dorthy Lesher, EGA
seminar,
Phoenix, Oct 2014.
cross stitch- Minnesota wildflowers,
design in shape of Minnesota
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