September brings some good news! We were excited to learn that Susan is doing better and her last checkup showed she is cancer free. What a great start to our meeting today. Here is more news from today……
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Charity Knitting (Linda Pahdoco)
* Our charity contributions of infant accessories (hats, buntings, etc) are going well. Current needs are hats for full-term babies. However, continue to keep those preemie hats and burial buntings coming.
* Anna brought in lots of teddy bears that we can use for our Precious Pals project. Sweater patterns for our bears are available at each meeting. We have a contact at the Oklahoma Sheriff’s department and will be making a contribution of Teddy Bears towards the end of the year.
* One of our newest members, Naomi, brought in lots of yarn that we can use for our charity knitting. If you would like to knit some things for charity and need some yarn, you are welcome to get some from the Guild’s stash. Thanks Naomi for sharing the yarn with us!
Guild Library (Bethany)
Bethany reminded us of the various types of books available for member use. If you would like to view what is available, you can go to www.okcknitlibrary.blogspot. If you would like Bethany to bring anything specific to a guild meeting, just let her know.
Beginner Knitting/Social Committee (Carolyn Faircloth)
· Beginner’s Kits: We are starting to run low on kits. If you have any extra totes, needles, yarn, and/or small cosmetic bags (used to keep knitting accessories in), please bring them to the next meeting.
· Holiday Party: Our holiday party will take place in December. If you would like to help or have some ideas for some activities, please let Terri know. Terri has set up a database on our yahoo group page for those interested. Check it out at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MetroOKCKnitGuild/database
Finances (Keela Mostek)
Financial update
Swap Meet (Carolyn Faircloth)
Next month is our Swap Meet. Susan Barrington is our chair person for this and we are looking forward to her return to our meetings. For the meet, bring any yarn/fiber, needles, books, magazines, etc. that you do not want and you can ‘swap’ it for something that someone else brings. It’s a great way to get new stuff!
********** Old Business **************************
Profile Sheets: If you haven’t filled one out, be sure to do so at the next meeting
2008 Educational Programs: Carolyn has sent out a schedule of next year topics to those individuals who have volunteered to be presenters. Once she receives confirmation back from everyone, she will put all the information together and present to the Guild.
TKGA – The Knitting Guild Association: Information and applications are available at each meeting. If you would like to join TKGA, you can fill out one of the applications or enroll online. If you want further information, check them out at www.tkga.com.
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Nominating Committee: It’s getting close to that time! In a few months, we will be looking at nominating two new Executive Board Members for the year 2008. We would like to form a nomination committee that will keep track of those who are nominated (or volunteer) and help with the voting. If you would like to serve on the committee, let anyone of the current Executive Board members know. In the meantime, be thinking of people you would like to see serve on the Board.
Sunday, September 16, 2007
Vol 2 Issue 8 August 2007
Happy August!
There is a lot happening at the OKC Metro Knit Guild. Thanks for being a part of our meeting today. Here’s what happened….
******************* Reports **************************
Charity Knitting (Carolyn Faircloth)
* Kathy Knox has stepped down from chairing this committee. We appreciate all the work she has done this year in this area and look forward to having her back in the chair position at a later time.
* Linda Pahdoco volunteered to take over this area. We welcome Linida and her many talents!
Charity Knitting Notebook: With the switchover in committee chair, our pattern notebook was not available today. It will be back at the meeting next week.
Guild Library (Bethany)
Reviewed some of the books we have in our Guild library. If you would like to view what is available, you can go to http://www.okcknitlibrary.blogspot/. If you would like Bethany to bring anything specific to a guild meeting, just let her know.
Beginner Knitting/Social Committee (Terri Derrick)
· Recapped our World Wide Knit In celebration.
· Beginner’s Kits: We are in need of size 8 or bigger needles.
· Gave out two beginner’s kits at the meeting (Hooray!!)
Finances (Keela Mostek)
* Financial update
* Passed out membership packets
Secretary (Brenda Asher)
New website is still being worked on.
********** Old Business **************************
Profile Sheets: If you haven’t filled one out, be sure to do so at the next meeting
2008 Educational Programs: We have gotten a lot of suggestions for topics next year. Carolyn is working on a schedule and getting it all blocked out for next year.
By-Laws & Member Packets: Packets were handed out to everyone who has voluntarily contributed $5 or more to the Guild. If you have contributed money but were not able to get to the meeting today, we will have the packet for you at next month’s meeting.
**************** New Business ***************************
Holiday Party: Begin thinking about what you all would like to do for our Holiday Party. If you have any suggestions, let Terri Derrick know.
***** Educational Program: Janice Robinson ******
Wow! This presentation was great! Janice owns an alpaca farm just out of Oklahoma City. She showed us pictures of all of her alpacas and talked to us about the shearing process, how it goes to the mill, and comes back. She also showed us some things that were made with yarn made from alpacas.
There is a lot happening at the OKC Metro Knit Guild. Thanks for being a part of our meeting today. Here’s what happened….
******************* Reports **************************
Charity Knitting (Carolyn Faircloth)
* Kathy Knox has stepped down from chairing this committee. We appreciate all the work she has done this year in this area and look forward to having her back in the chair position at a later time.
* Linda Pahdoco volunteered to take over this area. We welcome Linida and her many talents!
Charity Knitting Notebook: With the switchover in committee chair, our pattern notebook was not available today. It will be back at the meeting next week.
Guild Library (Bethany)
Reviewed some of the books we have in our Guild library. If you would like to view what is available, you can go to http://www.okcknitlibrary.blogspot/. If you would like Bethany to bring anything specific to a guild meeting, just let her know.
Beginner Knitting/Social Committee (Terri Derrick)
· Recapped our World Wide Knit In celebration.
· Beginner’s Kits: We are in need of size 8 or bigger needles.
· Gave out two beginner’s kits at the meeting (Hooray!!)
Finances (Keela Mostek)
* Financial update
* Passed out membership packets
Secretary (Brenda Asher)
New website is still being worked on.
********** Old Business **************************
Profile Sheets: If you haven’t filled one out, be sure to do so at the next meeting
2008 Educational Programs: We have gotten a lot of suggestions for topics next year. Carolyn is working on a schedule and getting it all blocked out for next year.
By-Laws & Member Packets: Packets were handed out to everyone who has voluntarily contributed $5 or more to the Guild. If you have contributed money but were not able to get to the meeting today, we will have the packet for you at next month’s meeting.
**************** New Business ***************************
Holiday Party: Begin thinking about what you all would like to do for our Holiday Party. If you have any suggestions, let Terri Derrick know.
***** Educational Program: Janice Robinson ******
Wow! This presentation was great! Janice owns an alpaca farm just out of Oklahoma City. She showed us pictures of all of her alpacas and talked to us about the shearing process, how it goes to the mill, and comes back. She also showed us some things that were made with yarn made from alpacas.
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