SVH GUILD MINUTES
January 17, 2026
R&M Yarns Studio
10am
The meeting was called to order by Paula at 11am following an hour of members working on individual projects.
In attendance: Paula, Steve, Phyllis, Jamie, Tawanda, Carla, Nancy H., Jim, Sue M., Christie, Candy and Jane. (Apologies: Sally & Mary Mac)
Treasurer’s Report: Phyllis gave the Treasurer's report. The ending balance is $4,373.99 which includes $824 in workshop funds. This was also the 2025 year-end total. She also distributed the 2026 Membership Roster. If any changes are needed, please let her know.
Minutes: Last month’s Minutes were read with no corrections or additions. Carla moved to accept as read; seconded by Candy; motion passed.
President’s Report: Paula announced that when Vice President Christie leaves the area, she has appointed Jamie to fill the position.
Old Business:
- Basket Weaving Workshop—Candy announced that the workshop will be held on April 18th from 10:30 to 5:00 following a short business meeting from 10-10:30 am. The cost will be $60 but SVH will subsidize $20 for each member’s fee. Members must either email or text Candy before the end of the February meeting if they plan to participate. After that time, it will be open to the public to fill any empty slots.
- Basket options given by the instructor were: 8”x14” market basket, 10” solid-based bread basket, 6”solid-based kitchen tool basket or a 12” handled, ribbed basket. Everyone seemed interested in the ribbed basket. That was tentatively selected barring any new information that might change that selection or add to that selection.
- Phyllis will be attending the Crane festival on January 18th on our behalf.
New Business:
- Birchwood Fiber Festival—a volunteer to coordinate the SVH booth at the Birchwood Fiber Festival is needed. Anyone interested please contact Paula.
- After some discussion, the 2026 Guild Challenge coordinator (Candy) announced the 2026 Guild Challenge will be a “Four-Card Draw.” Parameters were discussed in regards to the four cards. Anyone with suggestions can contact Candy. She will present the “formal” Guild Challenge with guidelines at the February meeting. The actual Guild Challenge Reveal will be the program at the September monthly meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 12:37 pm.
Carla Boudrot, Secretary