The TKGV president called the November 2011 meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. by welcoming our guests and extending birthday wishes to our members and guests celebrating their birthdays in November.
Katie Gerwien presented the program regarding what she learned at The Knitting Guild of America’s convention.
By acclamation, the minutes of the September and October, 2011 meetings were approved.
We received the treasurer’s report. The general fund has a balance of $2675.92, and the charity fund has a balance of $534.60. The treasurer confirmed we have some outstanding bills. By acclamation, the guild approved purchasing a $480.00 knitting basket gift through Heifer International.
Debbie Henderson reminded the guild of the hat and slipper contest which will occur at the December 2011 meeting. Awards will be given for the Best in Show, Best Technical Merit, Most Unique and the highest number of contributions by one member. Debbie suggested members bring purchased hats if they don’t have time to knit hats. All of the hats and slippers generated for the contest will be donated to charity.
Trink Dahl-Prince presented the nominating committee’s slate of candidates for the 2012 board: Debbie Henderson, President; Lora Marin, Vice President; Bev Boler, Treasurer; and Katie Gerwien, Secretary. The guild will vote on the board positions at the December 2011 meeting.
The guild approved having a Pollyanna gift exchange at the December 2011 meeting. The Pollyanna gift exchange is voluntary with the gifts being limited to $15.00 in value and knitting related. In addition, the guild will provide light desserts at the December 2011 meeting.
The guild enjoyed the show and tell of current projects.
There being no further business, the president adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m.
