Hand Weavers Guild of Lincoln
Meeting Minutes – May 14, 2016
Guild members present
Mandy Binder Linda Carlson Emily Cameron Shattil
Catherine Easton Mary
Howell Jan
Jaecks Joan Johnson Margaret
Luebcke Jane Mailand
Sue Ranta Cheryl
Rennick Jan Tooker Jean
Whitmore Kathy Blum Lynn Anne Banks
Review April Minutes
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No corrections
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Joan will send minutes in both Word and PDF
Treasures Report
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Checking account balance: $ X.XX
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CD 1 balance: $
X.XX
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CD 2 balance: $ X.XX
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Total Net
Worth: $ See in-house minutes
Old Business
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Overshot Project
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No change
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Classes / Workshops / Programs
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Weaving 102 – is going well
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Ridged Heddle Class – Sue and Cindy - Oct
and Feb
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No updates
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Walk in and Weave – 6/26/16 – 3hrs a day for 4
days
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Ad in SCC summer catalog, limit 8-10
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4 looms are ready
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Rag Rug Rodeo – 8/19/16 – 8/21/16 9am – 9am each day
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Registration and $25 participation fee to be
paid by 6/15/16
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If you are keeping your rug an additional fee of
$25 if you use your own weft, $40 if you use Guild stash weft
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All fees must be paid before 8/19/16
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You must complete your rug before 9pm or be back
at 9am to finish.
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All rugs will be cut off Sunday at 9pm
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You are responsible for finishing the rug(s) you
weave and return to the Studio no later than 8/27/16
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Outside Workshop –
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Robyn Spady is very busy, we need to decide on a
date
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Space Committee – no updates
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Rug Group
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Civic Center in Seward for a possible venue for
the show.
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Large space
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Selling and alcohol are prohibited
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Jeannie Weamer has offered Rosepath in Seward
for the show / open house
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Smaller space
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Gallery
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Selling and alcohol are permissible
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Demonstrations
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Camp Creek
- 7/16 8a-5p
7/17/16 8a-4p
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Set up Friday 7:30
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Signup sheet on the table
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Seward County Fair - 8/1
– 8/7
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Doug has requested we demonstrate Friday with
the Quilt exhibit, due to work schedules this may be difficult
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Lancaster County Super Fair - 8/4-8/13
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Old Cheney Farmers Market – Still not have heard
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Joslyn
Museum has invited us to demonstrate in a Textile Arts Celebrations
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7/16/16
11a-2p – Family Fun Day or 8/13/16
10a-5p
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Joan will send an email with information
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7 Studio looms for Sale
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5 – 4 harness table looms - $150 each
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2 – rug looms - $500 each
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Warping boards
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A new fabric sign to hang over the door has been
designed, we need to decide on size so we can get an estimate
New Business
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No water in the Studio after heavy rains!!
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Reminder to keep items up off the floor
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Open House / Sales - 9/10/16 10a – 5p
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Commission
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Motion -
Commissions increased to 20% this year
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Vote – Y
– 15, N – 0, A - 0
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Door prizes
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Motion – Guild members cannot participate in the
door prize drawing, it is for guests only
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Vote - Y
– 15, N – 0, A - 0
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Sales Committee – Jan Mandy Elaine, Mary and
Linda
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Has the right to exclude items from the sale
based on quality and limit the number of items entered by each participant
based on space availability
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Food Committee – Lori
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Motion – Everyone involved in the Sale / Open
house contribute $10 for the purchase of snacks
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Vote – Y – 15, N – 0, A - 0
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Cleaning Committee – Kathy Blum
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No updates
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Studio Update
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Will to update some lighting in Studio
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Publicity
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No updates
Announcements
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Lynn Ann will be shearing her sheep 5/28/16 if
you are looking for fresh fleece.
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Workshops
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May – Online resources
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June – UNL Uganda talk?
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July – Laura Fry video
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Hot Shops in Omaha – open house 4/24/16 8a – 8p
Sat and Sun
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1301 Nicholas Street
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Noyes Gallery is looking for 1 person to display
and sell weavings, 15% commission, must work 2 days a month at the gallery.
Mandy Binder
Recording Secretary
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