Hand Weavers Guild of Lincoln
Meeting Minutes – July 9, 2016
Guild members present
Lori Beck Mandy Binder Emily Cameron Shattil Catherine Easton Claire Ehernberger John
Geppert Elaine Hoemann Mary Howell Joan Johnson Tonya Leach Jane Mailand Sue Ranta Chrystal Sato Jan Tooker Jean Whitmore Jennifer Barnason
Review June Minutes
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No corrections or updates
Motions
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To purchase a mop bucket with a wringer and wringer
mop for the Studio
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Made by Joan – 2nd by Linda
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Discussion – none
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Vote
- Y – 16, N – 0, A - 0
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
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Deposit today $733 from loom sales and classes
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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Ridged Heddle Class – Sue and Cindy - 10/30/16
and 11/6/16 1:30 – 4:30
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Sue and Cindy will choose what yarn type
students should purchase and Yarn Charm giving students a 10% discount
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4 scarf patterns for each student to choose from
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Sue and Cindy are creating fliers / cards for
promotion
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Tonya will inquire on copyrights on the book
material provided with purchased looms for class material
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2 students with no advertising yet
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Sue needs an evening between to weave when no
classes are here – Tues?
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Walk in and Weave – 6/26/16 – 1-4
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$45 SCC charge and $70 Studio fee = $115 total
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5 looms are ready
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Estimate of 12 hours weaving time
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3 participants so far
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There is more warp available, if you are
interested contact Catherine or Cheryl
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Rag Rug Rodeo – 8/19/16 – 8/21/16 9a – 9p each day
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Main purpose is for fun
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Members only
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2 looms already warped
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We need help threading looms, if you would to
help contact Cheryl
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Robyn Spady
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Workshop has been booked for 9/15/18 – 9/16/18
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Cutting Loose with Tied Weaves
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$500 per day, plus meals (booked before rate
increase)
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Details TBD – times, cost, class limit etc
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Space Committee – no updates
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Sales Committee – Has not met
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7/30 – 1pm meeting
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8/31/16 – list of what you will be submitting
for sale is due
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Rug Group
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Redpath Gallery in Seward Spring 2018
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Theme – Van Gough
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May or June available – May is preferred
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Rugs and Tapestries only
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No fee for showing
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If you are planning on submitting a piece let
John Know so they know what to expect for entries
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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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Demo will be in the Crafts Building
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Seward County Fair - 8/6/16
1p-5p
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Location change
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Lancaster County Super Fair - 8/6/16 – 8/7/16
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Lincoln Room, right by entrance, need volunteers
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Want a “take away” for the kids to make use
student looms?
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Old Cheney Farmers Market – Still not have heard
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Joslyn Museum - Textile Arts Celebrations 8/3/16
10a-5p
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2 weaving guilds will be present
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Arbor Lodge State Historical Park Living History
Celebration
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7 weekends long in Sept and Oct, we have been
invited to participate in 1 or more weekends
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Allowed to sell pieces
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Joan volunteered to coordinate
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Open House / Sales - 9/10/16 10a – 5p
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Cleaning Committee – Kathy Blum
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Tonya has a stick vacuum she will donate to the
Studio
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We will set a date to clean with a check list
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Kathy gave the floors a good “once-over”, will
go over again before 9/10
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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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A rough draft of the 4X6 invitation
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4 color both sided – 1 side glossy, 1 side mat
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$40.80 + shipping for 500 cards
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Sue is still working on the list of Guild
friends to invite, if you have a person or group to add please email names and
addresses to Jean; CC Sue
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Will also send e-vites
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Food
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Linda needs money for food – she will make a
list of people who have already contributed
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Cheryl is getting estimate for a new sign over
the door
New Business
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We need a new front door with proper seal and
threshold to prevent flooding – we can ask Lynn but it is doubtful he will take
care of this.
Announcements
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Flooding – the drain was clogged 3 weeks
ago. Lynn was contacted but forgot about
it
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Please do not leave anything on the floor and
unplug all extension cords before you leave
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Be aware that we WILL have water in The Studio
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Free llama hair available, contact Catherine if
interested
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Tonya will be selling fiber next meeting
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Iowa Sweet Corn Navajo Waving Boot Camp Near
DesMoines – Weaving in Beauty Classes
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Joan has a friend who signed up for this 7/28/16
– 7/31/16 but is unable to attend. If
interested in going contact Joan
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Programs
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8/13/19 – Lori Beck – Laura Fry video, The Effective Weaver
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12/10/16 – raffle for prize (TBD)
Mandy Binder
Recording Secretary
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