Birchwood Community Center
10 a.m.
Present: Carla Boudrot, Phyllis Narus, Paula Copple, Jane Collins, Tawanda Privett, Sue MacDuff, Hayden Monfette, Mary Finley, Christie Bowie, Wanda Kelley & Nancy Marucco.
President Carla brought the meeting to order after an hour of personal project work by attendees.
Minutes: in the absence of the secretary, Phyllis read last month’s minutes. After 1 addition and 1 correction Phyllis made (see blog for corrections made in red), Christie moved & Sue seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Treasurer’s Report: Wanda reported one payment of $150 to Karyn Stagg for the 2 “Summer Top” sessions, leaving a balance of $3,809.18.
Old Business:
—Pioneer Days: Phyllis reported that Steve will demonstrate floor loom weaving on Wednesday & Friday, November 20 & 22; Paula will also demonstrate weaving on Thursday, November 21; Phyllis will demonstrate rigid heddle loom weaving on Saturday, November 23. Items may be sold at this event but most of the audience will be children.
New Business:
—Nominating Committee for SVH 2025 Officers: On behalf of the committee (Phyllis, Paula & Denita), Phyllis announced the 2025 candidates: Hayden—President; Christie—Vice President; Denita to continue as Secretary; Phyllis as Treasurer (with Wanda as the 2nd signor). With no nominations from the floor, Jane moved that we accept this slate of officers; Carla seconded; motion passed. These officers will take office January 2025.
—2025 annual dues were due and payable at this meeting. Several paid the Treasurer. Dues must be paid before the January meeting or members will be dropped from the membership roster.
—Phyllis announced the Annual Buffalo Blessing was being held today from 2pm to 6pm and she will be demonstrating weaving as well as offering some finished items for sale.
Show & Share: Several members shared their most recent projects (see blog for pics).
Today’s Program: Tawanda gave a very informational program on Tapestry Weaving...Navajo-inspired. She showed how she plans a project, how to wind a warp and how to change colors while weaving. She offered several finished samples to inspect.
Next Gathering: There will NOT be a meeting in November or December BUT there will be a Holiday Gathering at Steve’s Studio in Old Fort, TN on Saturday, December 14th at noon. Bring your favorite potluck dish to share. There will be a gift exchange. More details forthcoming.
Phyllis Narus, Acting Secretary