SVH Minutes
January 18, 2020
Present: 15
Members - Phyllis Narus, Carrie Francis, Sue MacDuff, Denita McCulley, Carla
Boudrot, Nancy Marucco, Jane Collins, Sandi Suggs, Teresa Scott, Wanda Kelley,
Steve Prentice, Chris Bindrim, Marie and Wally Whitman, Tawanda Privett.
Chair, Phyllis
called the meeting to order at 10 a.m. at R&M Yarns in Georgetown, TN.
Minutes & Treasurer’s Report: The minutes were not read because they were posted on
the blogspot for members to review. No corrections were announced.
The Treasurer’s Report was presented.
Program: Carrie
Francis presented a program on how to use Ravelry on the web to store
information on yarn and other supplies, as well as setting up project pages to
track information on your weaving projects.
She also shared how to ask questions on Ravelry when you have questions
about your weaving. She shared some of
her own experiences with this and how successful her responses were.
Old Business:
—The 2019 Guild Challenge pillows were displayed for members to view.
—The board met in December to discuss items and hopefully shorten the
“business” portion of the meeting by having issues worked out and share
highlights in the meeting.
New Business:
—The board reviewed the ByLaws and
some minor changes are posted on the blog for members to review. Members are encouraged to review these
changes and a vote will be taken in the February meeting to accept or make additional
modifications.
—The 2020 Proposed Budget was
presented. Carla made the motion to
accept this budget, seconded by Marie.
Motion passed.
—Sandi shared information for the
2020 programs. February—Weaving
Ergonomics by Wanda; March—Swap & Sell & Announcement of Guild
Challenge by Jane; April—Twig/Branch Weaving by Sandi; May—Finishing Techniques
by SVH Members; June—Open; July—No meeting; August—Tablet Weaving by Steve;
September—No meeting (Ed. Event in Collegedale); October—Open; November—Studio
Tour; December—Holiday Party & Challenge Exhibition.
—The Fiber Festival will not be held at R & M Yarns this year. The Guild will participate in a Farm to Fiber
Day at the Commons in Collegedale on September 20. There is no charge for a booth. Any items sold will pay a 10% commission on
sales. Phyllis will chair this year.
—Jane volunteered to chair the 2020 Weaver’s Challenge. Members should share ideas with Jane prior to
the March meeting. The challenge will be
outlined at the meeting.
—Phyllis announced that Carrie will chair the 2020 Convergence Display
booth in Knoxville.
—Steve and Sue gave an update on the 2020 Convergence in Knoxville.
—Chris volunteered to be the audio visual coordinator and assist program
presenters with any A/V setup or needs.
Show & Share: Several
members shared their most recent weaving projects; photos will be on the
blogspot.
Next Meeting: February
15 at 10 a.m. at the R&M Yarns Studio.
Respectfully
submitted,
Wanda
Kelley, Secretary