December 2012 TKGV Meeting Minutes

The president opened the December 2012 meeting at 7:42 p.m. by welcoming thanking our hostess for the meeting and welcoming our visitor.  The president extended birthday greetings to members celebrating birthdays in December.  The Welcome Committee Chair introduced our visitor.

The March 2013 TKGV Retreat committee members advised registration for the retreat is open and space remains in all classes.  The committee seeks donations of full skeins of fingering weight yarns for the retreat.  

Yarn Shop/Vendor News:

The Knitting Corner:  is receiving new yarn and has all Manos on sale in December.

Thirty-One Consultant: gave a check to the guild’s treasurer for 5% of the proceeds of sales to guild members.  

The Charity Chair thanked everyone for their generous contributions to the Newborns in Need Baby Shower, the hat collection and the scarf collection.  As part of the shower, the guild participated in a baby name contest.   

The Ways and Means committee conducted the raffle.

The guild enjoyed the show and tell.  

The January program will be a yarn sale.  Guild members may offer yarn and knitting accessories for sale.  

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.

November 2012 TKGV meeting minutes

Tidewater Knitting Guild of Virginia, Minutes, 11/5/12

The president opened the November 2012 meeting at 7:15 p.m. by welcoming visitors and new members.  The Welcome Committee Chair introduced our guests.  The president extended birthday greetings to members celebrating birthdays in November.  The president reminded members to renew their annual membership if they have not done so already.  The annual dues are $20.00, to be submitted to the treasurer.

The minutes of the October 2012 meeting were approved.   The treasurer reported the guild’s account balance is $3,830.00. 

The president extended her thank you to the vice president for the vice president’s organizing of the prior weekend’s classes with Nancy Shroyer, for hosting the teacher, and for hosting the guild. 

Charity Knitting:

·         The Charity Chair advised there was yarn from the Navy Marine Relief Corp. available for knitting baby blankets for the organization. 

·         In addition, the Charity Chair advised a guild member is seeking 65 knitted scarves for Christmas presents for a local homeless shelter event her church is sponsoring.  The scarves should be sized for adults and are needed at December meeting. 

·         The Charity Chair reminded members to notify the charity chair of knitted charity items members send to groups outside of the guild.  In addition, we have a need for knitted items and small gifts for adult female and male long term care patients at the VA Hospital, Hampton.   These items are needed by the December meeting. 

·         The guild will hold a baby shower for a local charity, Newborns in Need, at the December meeting.  Members can bring knitted baby items and/or newborn baby supplies, such as diapers, bottles and the like.  Newborns in Needs works with local hospitals to provide baby clothing and baby needs to new parents in need.

The Newsletter Chair seeks articles re: favorite designers, favorite yarns, favorite books and other knitting topics for the newsletter.  All newsletter articles are needed by 15^th of the month. 

Yarn Shop News:

·         Baa Baa Sheep: The shop owner thanks the guild for its great response to the shop opening. 

·         The Knitting Corner:  The shop owner advised all “fancy” scarf yarns are on sale in November.  The shop will carry “Kauni” yarn.

·         The Yarn Club:  The shop hosts 2 charity knitting groups on Tuesday mornings.  The shop offers a variety of knitting classes which can be found on the shop’s website or on the shop’s Ravelry group.

The president reminded the guild the December meeting will take place at the Lynnhaven Congregational Church, Virginia Beach, VA.  We will have a pot luck with members whose last name ends in A – L bringing side dishes and appetizers (savory items) and members whose last name ends in M –Z bringing desserts.  The guild will provide a main course. 

The president advised the March 2013 TKGV knitting retreat registration is open.  Classes are limited to 15 students each.  The retreat is limited to 50 participants.  Please see the TKGV website for registration information.  The retreat organizer advised the retreat planning committee is holding a photo contest to find the inspiration for the color way of the yarn “Unique Sheep” will dye specifically for retreat participants.  Please see the TKGV Ravelry group for information on the photo contest. 

The Ways and Means committee conducted the raffle of yarn donated by a member.

The president guided the guild through an interactive program of making sheep from roving and pipe cleaners.  

The November program will be the baby shower for Newborns in Need.    

The guild enjoyed the show and tell.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

October 2012 TKGV Meeting Minutes

The president opened the October 2012 meeting at 7:20 p.m. extending birthday greetings to members celebrating birthdays in October.  The Welcome Committee Chair introduced our guests.

The minutes of the September 2012 meeting were approved.   The president advised the guild’s treasury balance is $3,595. 

The vice president presented the 2013 TKGV Officers, the same as the 2012 TKGV officers.  The president declared a quorum was present.  A motion to approve the 2013 TKGV officers as presented by the vice president was seconded and approved.  A motion to induct the 2013 TKGV officers was seconded and approved.

The vice president advised the knitting classes led by Nancy Shroyer the first weekend of November have room.  If you are interested in attending the classes, please submit your registration.

The charity knitting chair advised yarn was available for charity knitting projects.   The guild will hold a charity “knit-in” in the beginning of 2013 with further details to follow.  The guild is holding a baby shower at the December 2012 meeting for the Newborns In Need charity.  Guild members may bring baby items, either hand made or bought, such as diapers and other baby necessities, to the December 2012 meeting.  In addition, the guild will collect hats for the various homeless shelters at the December 2012 meeting.  A guild member advised the Eastern Shore Chapel seeks 70 knitted scarves for a homeless shelter they are hosting at Christmas time.  They need worsted weight scarves for adults.  Please bring the scarves to the December 2012 guild meeting.

The president gave individual thank you presentations to the guild’s board members and volunteers who have given of their time and talents to the guild in 2012:

          Cheryl – for planning the 2013 Spring Retreat and the guild’s “Knit in Public” events

          Amy – for chairing the Welcome Committee

          Denise & Marilyn – for co-chairing the Ways and Means Committee

          Rae – for chairing the Welfare Committee and planning the Spring Craft Fair

          Chris – for chairing the Charity Knitting Committee and past service to TKGV

          Sonja – for publishing the guild’s newsletter

          Linda – for planning the Francis Land event and past service to TKVG

          Beverly – for serving as treasurer

          Katie – for serving as secretary

          Sue – for chairing the programs and assisting with the 2012 Knitting Contest

          Lora –for serving as vice president. 

The president recognized the remaining members for their participation in guild events. 

The vice president suggested guild members share the projects they post on Ravelry with the TKGV Ravelry group.  Members can select the groups with which they want to share projects by selecting the groups from the drop down menu on the upper right side of the project entry page.

The guild celebrated its twenty-first birthday.  Following the celebration, the guild held the super raffle and Ways and Means Raffle. 

The November program will be a holiday project.  Please watch the newsletter to see if members will need to bring any supplies for the holiday project. 

The guild enjoyed the show and tell.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.

TKGV By-Laws and Standing Rules

Here is a copy of the most current TKGV By-Laws and Standing Rules.  This copy contains the changes adopted at the September 2012 TKGV meeting.

BY-LAWS OF THE TIDEWATER KNITTING GUILD OF VIRGINIA

ARTICLE I – NAME AND PURPOSE

1.       This organization shall be known as the “Tidewater Knitting Guild of Virginia”.

2.       The purpose of this local club/guild shall be to provide education and communication to advance the quality of workmanship and creativity in their knitting endeavors.

ARTICLE II – MEMBERSHIP

1.       Any person who is interested in the purpose of this organization may become a member by application and payment of dues, regardless of race, creed, color or sex.

2.       A Club/Guild may not form a cooperative in order to obtain a business license or tax number for the purpose of buying knitting supplies at a wholesale price.

ARTICLE III – OFFICERS

1.       The local management of the affairs of this organization shall be vested in a Board of Directors composed of four (4) executive officers provided for herein, and such executive board shall set local policy in support of the mission of TKGA.

2.       The Board shall meet at such time and places as the President of the local guild shall direct, or at the call of any two (2) other members of the board.

3.       A majority of the local Board shall constitute a quorum for transaction of business at any meeting.

4.       Vacancies on the local Board shall be filled by appointment of the President with approval of the remaining Directors of the Board.

  ARTICLE IV – OFFICERS AND DUTIES

1.       The officers of the local guild shall consist of a president, a vice president, a secretary and a treasurer.  Terms of the office for each officer shall be for one (1) year.

2.       The president shall preside at all meetings of the membership, all meetings of the Board of Directors, and shall be an ex officio member of any committee established by the local guild.  The president, with the advice and consent of the Board of Directors, shall appoint all standing committees to be established by the local guild.

3.       The vice president shall assist the president and serve in the absence of the president.  The vice president shall serve as chairman of the local guild’s program committee, should such committee be established.

4.       The secretary shall keep minutes of all proceedings of meetings of the membership and the Board of Directors.  The secretary shall take care of the correspondence at the direction of the president.  The treasurer shall keep accurate and continually updated lists of members in good standing, together with their current addresses. 

5.       The treasurer shall receive and disburse all monies and present a statement of the current financial condition at all meetings of the Board of the local guild. 

ARTICLE V – COMMITTEES

1.        The local guild’s organization shall have standing committees for education, programs and finances.  The chairman of each committee shall be appointed by the president, upon the advice and consent of the Board of Directors.  Committee chairman vacancies shall be filled by appointment of the president upon the advice and consent of the Board of Directors.

2.       The duties of the committee shall be as defined by the Board of Directors of the local guild.

3.       The chairman of each committee will be invited to participate in the planning meetings for guild activities.

ARTICLE VI – DUES

1.        The local guild shall be charged with the responsibility of establishing annual dues for its members.

ARTICLE VII – MEETINGS

1.       Annual Meeting:  There shall be at least one (1) annual meeting of the Board of Directors during the calendar year. 

2.       Special Meetings:  Special meetings of the Board of Directors of the local guild may be called from time to time by any two (2) members of the Board of Directors. 

3.       Membership Meetings:  The Board of Directors shall have the authority to set a membership meeting schedule on a monthly or more frequent basis at the discretion of the Board.

4.       Quorum:  Thirty percent (30%) of the local members of the guild currently in good standing shall constitute a quorum for a regular meeting of the members.

ARTICLE VIII– ELECTIONS 

1.        The local guild shall organize a nominating committee for the purpose of nominating officers of the local guild for the next annual term, and such nominating committee shall be prepared to present its proposed stale of officers no later than the monthly meeting of the members for the local guild one month before the annual meeting.

2.       An annual election of officers shall occur no later than the annual meeting of the Board of Directors in conjunction with the monthly meeting of the members of the local guild.

3.       The newly elected officers of the local guild shall take office after the first membership after the annual meeting.                                                                   

ARTICLE XI

1.        These by-laws may be amended, repealed or altered in part by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of those members present at a scheduled meeting that has a quorum.

ARTICLE X

1.       Basic parliamentary procedure shall govern all procedure and parliamentary matters of the local guild. 

STANDING RULES

Updated 9/3/2012

1.        A prospective member may attend two (2) meetings, after which membership is expected.

2.       Local dues will be $12.00 per year.  Increased to $15.00 per Nov. 2003.  Increased to $20.00 per year Nov. 2006

3.       The Board of Directors will be comprised of the president, vice president, treasurer and secretary.  The working Board of Directors shall consist of the Board of Directors and all committee chairpersons.

4.       The Board has the authority to spend up to $100.00 for activities.  All other expenditures must be approved by two-thirds (2/3) vote of members present at a scheduled meeting that has a quorum. 

5.       There is a twenty-five cent ($.25) fine for any member not wearing their name tag.

6.       Resident of Westminster-Canterbury shall not be charged dues. Feb. 1999

7.       The parliamentarian shall organize the nominating committee. 

September 2012 TKGV Meeting Minutes

The president opened the September 2012 meeting at 7:17 p.m. by welcoming guests and extending birthday greetings to members celebrating birthdays in September.

The minutes of the August 2012 meeting were approved.  The treasurer gave the treasurer’s report advising the guild’s bank balance is $3109.15. 

The vice president advised the current board members are willing to serve another year in their current positions. If many members want to serve on the board or on a committee, please contact the president or vice president before the October 2012 meeting as the guild will hold the election and installation of officers for the next year at the October 2012 meeting. 

The vice president advised the November classes with Nancy Shroyer are filling up quickly.  If you are interested in attending the classes, please submit your registration as soon as possible.

The charity knitting chair advised yarn was available for charity knitting projects.  The president asked the charity knitting chair to see if the guild can sponsor a fall 2012 charity knit in event.

The president advised she received very positive responses from the suggestion of holding a baby shower for Newborns in Need organization versus the Pollyanna gift exchange at the December 2012 meeting.  Members can knit items for newborn infants or donate items infants need, such as diapers, bottles, etc.  All items will be donated to Newborns in Need. 

The guild will participate in the Chesapeake Water Heritage Festival October 13 - 14, 2012.  Sign up sheets will be available at the October meetings.

The October program will be the election and installation of next year’s officers and a celebration of the guild’s 22^nd birthday. 

Having declared a quorum present and having received a second on additional proposed change to the TKGV By-Laws, the guild voted unanimously to accept all proposed changes to the TKGV By-Laws.  A copy of the updated TKGV by-laws is attached.  

The president lead the program on Cat Bordhi’s mobius cast on method for cowls. 

After the guild enjoyed the enjoyed the Ways and Means Committee’s raffle comprised of donated items, the guild enjoyed the member show and share of members’ current knitting projects. 

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

Proposed changes to the By-Laws and Standing Rules...

We will vote on the changes at the September 2012 meeting.

Red strikethrough = remove the language

Yellow highlight = change the language

BY-LAWS OF THE TIDEWATER KNITTING GUILD OF VIRGINIA

ARTICLE I – NAME AND PURPOSE

1.       This organization shall be known as the “Tidewater Knitting Guild of Virginia”, and, upon approval of TKGA, shall be recognized as affiliated with THE KNITTING GUILD ASSOCIATION (TKGA).

2.       The purpose of this local club/guild shall be essentially the same as that of TKGA, which shall be to provide education and communication to advance the quality of workmanship and creativity in their knitting endeavors.

ARTICLE II – MEMBERSHIP

1.       Any person who is interested in the purpose of this organization may become a member by application and payment of dues, regardless of race, creed, color or sex.

2.       A Club/Guild may not form a cooperative in order to obtain a business license or tax number for the purpose of buying knitting supplies at a wholesale price.

3.       All members of the local guild are encouraged to maintain current membership in TKGA.  The local guild officers should support and promote TKGA and its educational programs and other services to its guild members.

ARTICLE III – OFFICERS

1.        All officers of the local guild shall maintain a current membership in TKGA.

2.       The local management of the affairs of this organization shall be vested in a Board of Directors composed of four (4) executive officers provided for herein, and such executive board shall set local policy in support of the mission of TKGA.

3.       The Board shall meet at such time and places as the President of the local guild shall direct, or at the call of any two (2) other members of the board.

4.       A majority of the local Board shall constitute a quorum for transaction of business at any meeting.

5.       Vacancies on the local Board shall be filled by appointment of the President with approval of the remaining Directors of the Board.

 RTICLE IV – OFFICERS AND DUTIES

1.       The officers of the local guild shall consist of a president, a vice president, a secretary and a treasurer.  Terms of the office for each officer shall be for one (1) year.

2.       The president shall preside at all meetings of the membership, all meetings of the Board of Directors, and shall be an ex officio member of any committee established by the local guild.  The president, with the advice and consent of the Board of Directors, shall appoint all standing committees to be established by the local guild.

3.       The vice president shall assist the president and serve in the absence of the president.  The vice president shall serve as chairman of the local guild’s program committee, should such committee be established.

4.       The secretary shall keep minutes of all proceedings of meetings of the membership and the Board of Directors.  The secretary shall take care of the correspondence at the direction of the president.  The secretary shall keep accurate and continually updated lists of members in good standing, together with their current addresses.  change to  treasurer

5.       The treasurer shall receive and disburse all monies and present a statement of the current financial condition at all meetings of the Board of the local guild.  The treasurer shall ensure that any TKGA membership forms and dues collected from the guild membership shall be forwarded in the appropriate amount to the office of TKGA, PO Box 3388, Zanesville, OH 43702-3388.

ARTICLE V – COMMITTEES

1.        The local guild’s organization shall have standing committees for education, programs and finances.  The chairman of each committee shall be appointed by the president, upon the advice and consent of the Board of Directors.  Committee chairman vacancies shall be filled by appointment of the president upon the advice and consent of the Board of Directors.

2.       The duties of the committee shall be as defined by the Board of Directors of the local guild.

3.       The chairman of each committee will be invited to participate in the planning meetings for guild activities.

ARTICLE VI – DUES

1.        The local guild shall be charged with the responsibility of establishing annual dues for its members.

ARTICLE VII – MEETINGS

1.       Annual Meeting:  There shall be at least one (1) annual meeting of the Board of Directors during the calendar year.  Notice of such meeting, signed by the secretary, shall be mailed to the last recorded address of each member of the Board of Directors.

2.       Special Meetings:  Special meetings of the Board of Directors of the local guild may be called from time to time by any two (2) members of the Board of Directors.  Notice of any special meeting shall be mailed to each member of the Board of Directors at that member’s last recorded address at least ten (10) days in advance of such special meeting.

3.       Membership Meetings:  The Board of Directors shall have the authority to set a membership meeting schedule on a monthly or more frequent basis at the discretion of the Board.

4.       Quorum:  Thirty percent (30%) of the local members of the guild currently in good standing shall constitute a quorum for a regular meeting of the members.

ARTICLE VIII – ELECTIONS  (change to VIII)

1.        The local guild shall organize a nominating committee for the purpose of nominating officers of the local guild for the next annual term, and such nominating committee shall be prepared to present its proposed stale of officers no later than the monthly meeting of the members for the local guild one month before the annual meeting.

2.       An annual election of officers shall occur no later than the annual meeting of the Board of Directors in conjunction with the monthly meeting of the members of the local guild.

3.       The newly elected officers of the local guild shall take office during the first membership after the annual meeting.                                                                    (change to after)

ARTICLE XI

1.        These by-laws may be amended, repealed or altered in part by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of those members present at a scheduled meeting that has a quorum.

ARTICLE X

1.       Basic parliamentary procedure shall govern all procedure and parliamentary matters of the local guild. 

STANDING RULES

January 1993

1.        A prospective member may attend two (2) meetings, after which membership is expected.

2.       Local dues will be $12.00 per year.  Increased to $15.00 per Nov. 2003.  Increased to $20.00 per year Nov. 2006

3.       The Board of Directors will be comprised of the president, vice president, treasurer and secretary.  The working Board of Directors shall consist of the Board of Directors and all committee chairpersons.

4.       The Board has the authority to spend up to $100.00 for activities.  All other expenditures must be approved by two-thirds (2/3) vote of members present at a scheduled meeting that has a quorum.  (add scheduled & that has a quorum)

5.       There is a twenty-five cent ($.25) fine for any member not wearing their name tag.

6.       Resident of Westminster-Canterbury shall not be charged dues. Feb. 1999

7.       The parliamentarian shall organize the nominating committee. 

Current By-Laws with no changes...

BY-LAWS OF THE TIDEWATER KNITTING GUILD OF VIRGINIA


ARTICLE I – NAME AND PURPOSE

1. This organization shall be known as the “Tidewater Knitting Guild of Virginia”, and, upon approval of TKGA, shall be recognized as affiliated with THE KNITTING GUILD ASSOCIATION (TKGA).

2. The purpose of this local club/guild shall be essentially the same as that of TKGA, which shall be to provide education and communication to advance the quality of workmanship and creativity in their knitting endeavors.

ARTICLE II – MEMBERSHIP

1. Any person who is interested in the purpose of this organization may become a member by application and payment of dues, regardless of race, creed, color or sex.

2. A Club/Guild may not form a cooperative in order to obtain a business license or tax number for the purpose of buying knitting supplies at a wholesale price.

3. All members of the local guild are encouraged to maintain current membership in TKGA. The local guild officers should support and promote TKGA and its educational programs and other services to its guild members.



ARTICLE III – OFFICERS



1. All officers of the local guild shall maintain a current membership in TKGA.

2. The local management of the affairs of this organization shall be vested in a Board of Directors composed of four (4) executive officers provided for herein, and such executive board shall set local policy in support of the mission of TKGA.

3. The Board shall meet at such time and places as the President of the local guild shall direct, or at the call of any two (2) other members of the board.

4. A majority of the local Board shall constitute a quorum for transaction of business at any meeting.

5. Vacancies on the local Board shall be filled by appointment of the President with approval of the remaining Directors of the Board.











ARTICLE IV – OFFICERS AND DUTIES

1. The officers of the local guild shall consist of a president, a vice president, a secretary and a treasurer. Terms of the office for each officer shall be for one (1) year.

2. The president shall preside at all meetings of the membership, all meetings of the Board of Directors, and shall be an ex officio member of any committee established by the local guild. The president, with the advice and consent of the Board of Directors, shall appoint all standing committees to be established by the local guild.

3. The vice president shall assist the president and serve in the absence of the president. The vice president shall serve as chairman of the local guild’s program committee, should such committee be established.

4. The secretary shall keep minutes of all proceedings of meetings of the membership and the Board of Directors. The secretary shall take care of the correspondence at the direction of the president. The secretary shall keep accurate and continually updated lists of members in good standing, together with their current addresses. change to treasurer

5. The treasurer shall receive and disburse all monies and present a statement of the current financial condition at all meetings of the Board of the local guild. The treasurer shall ensure that any TKGA membership forms and dues collected from the guild membership shall be forwarded in the appropriate amount to the office of TKGA, PO Box 3388, Zanesville, OH 43702-3388.

ARTICLE V – COMMITTEES

1. The local guild’s organization shall have standing committees for education, programs and finances. The chairman of each committee shall be appointed by the president, upon the advice and consent of the Board of Directors. Committee chairman vacancies shall be filled by appointment of the president upon the advice and consent of the Board of Directors.

2. The duties of the committee shall be as defined by the Board of Directors of the local guild.

3. The chairman of each committee will be invited to participate in the planning meetings for guild activities.

ARTICLE VI – DUES

1. The local guild shall be charged with the responsibility of establishing annual dues for its members.













ARTICLE VII – MEETINGS

1. Annual Meeting: There shall be at least one (1) annual meeting of the Board of Directors during the calendar year. Notice of such meeting, signed by the secretary, shall be mailed to the last recorded address of each member of the Board of Directors.

2. Special Meetings: Special meetings of the Board of Directors of the local guild may be called from time to time by any two (2) members of the Board of Directors. Notice of any special meeting shall be mailed to each member of the Board of Directors at that member’s last recorded address at least ten (10) days in advance of such special meeting.

3. Membership Meetings: The Board of Directors shall have the authority to set a membership meeting schedule on a monthly or more frequent basis at the discretion of the Board.

4. Quorum: Thirty percent (30%) of the local members of the guild currently in good standing shall constitute a quorum for a regular meeting of the members.



ARTICLE VIII – ELECTIONS (change to VIII)



1. The local guild shall organize a nominating committee for the purpose of nominating officers of the local guild for the next annual term, and such nominating committee shall be prepared to present its proposed stale of officers no later than the monthly meeting of the members for the local guild one month before the annual meeting.

2. An annual election of officers shall occur no later than the annual meeting of the Board of Directors in conjunction with the monthly meeting of the members of the local guild.

3. The newly elected officers of the local guild shall take office during the first membership after the annual meeting. (change to after)



ARTICLE XI



1. These by-laws may be amended, repealed or altered in part by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of those members present at a scheduled meeting that has a quorum.

ARTICLE X

1. Basic parliamentary procedure shall govern all procedure and parliamentary matters of the local guild.





















STANDING RULES

January 1993



1. A prospective member may attend two (2) meetings, after which membership is expected.

2. Local dues will be $12.00 per year. Increased to $15.00 per Nov. 2003. Increased to $20.00 per year Nov. 2006

3. The Board of Directors will be comprised of the president, vice president, treasurer and secretary. The working Board of Directors shall consist of the Board of Directors and all committee chairpersons.

4. The Board has the authority to spend up to $100.00 for activities. All other expenditures must be approved by two-thirds (2/3) vote of members present at a scheduled meeting that has a quorum. (add scheduled & that has a quorum)

5. There is a twenty-five cent ($.25) fine for any member not wearing their name tag.

6. Resident of Westminster-Canterbury shall not be charged dues. Feb. 1999

7. The parliamentarian shall organize the nominating committee.

August 2012 Meeting Minutes

The president opened the August 2012 meeting at 7:12 p.m. by welcoming guests, extending birthday greetings to members celebrating birthdays in August.

The minutes of the July 2012 meeting were approved. The treasurer gave the treasurer’s report advising the guild’s bank balance is $3109.15.

The president advised the proposed changes to the by laws will appear in the September newsletter. We will vote on the proposed changes to the by-laws at the September meeting.

The vice president advised the current board members are willing to serve another year in their current positions. If many members want to serve on the board or on a committee, please contact the president or vice president.

A member suggested holding a baby shower for Newborns in Need organization versus the caps for kids contest at the December meeting. Members can knit items for newborn infants or donate items infants need, such as diapers, bottles, etc. All items will be donated to Newborns in Need.

The guild will participate in the Chesapeake Water Heritage Festival October 13 - 14, 2012. Sign up sheets will be available at the September and October meetings.

The Knitting Corner is celebrating Silkworm Appreciations Days in August. The Knitting Corner is offering a 20% discount on all silk yarn in their inventory for the month of August.

The Yarn Club continues to receive new yarns for the fall knitting season and offer classes. The Yarn Club’s website lists the classes available.

The president requested members provide her with any feedback regarding continuing the gift exchange at the December holiday party/meeting.

The president advised the guild will hold another judged knitting contest in May 2013. The same rules as 2012 will apply, with the additional category of original work, and the requirement of the submissions being completed since the May 2012.

Sue Von Ohlsen led the program by demonstrating how to “kill” acrylic yarn, i.e. how to block acrylic yarn projects. Sue answered members’ questions regarding blocking methods as well.

The September program will be the moebius cast on technique. Please bring worsted weight yarn and longer circular needles (40 inches or longer) in a size appropriate for worsted weight yarn to practice the technique.

After the guild enjoyed the enjoyed the Ways and Means Committee’s raffle, the guild enjoyed the member show and share of members’ current knitting projects.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.

July 2, 2012 Meeting Minutes

The president opened the July 2012 meeting at 7:12 p.m. by welcoming the guest and a charter member.  

The minutes of the June 2012 meeting were approved.

The treasurer gave the treasurer’s report advising the guild’s bank balance is $2967.15. 

The president advised she will discuss proposed changes to the TKGV by-laws at the August meeting.  We will vote on the proposed changes to the by-laws at the September meeting.

The president solicited volunteers to run for 2013 TKGV Board positions.  Please contact the president or vice president if you are interested in running for a 2013 TKGV Board position.  

The president advised the guild seeks volunteers to write articles about other members or to volunteer to have an article written about them in the guild’s newsletter.  In addition, the guild seeks articles about book reviews, new knitting techniques and the like for the newsletter. 

The president advised we are offering a super raffle item at the July, August, September and October meetings.  The item is a large basket of high quality yarns from Joanne Fischer’s stash.  The proceeds from the raffle will go to the education expenses for the March 2013 knitting retreat.

The president advised we will hold a knitting retreat March 7 – March 10, 2013 at the Hampton Inn, Corolla, NC.  A committee will meet on July 20, 2012 to organize the retreat.  If you are interested in working on the retreat organization committee, please contact the president.  

The president advised the guild will hold another judged knitting contest in May 2013.  The same rules as 2012 will apply with the additional category of original work and the requirement of the submissions being completed since the May 2012.  

The vice president and other guild members assisted members with answers to “Ask the Experts” knitting questions.

The August program will be the led by Sue Von Ohlsen on how to “kill” acrylic yarn, i.e. how to block acrylic yarn projects.   

After the guild enjoyed the show and share time, the guild enjoyed the Ways and Means Committee’s raffle of yarns based on a red, white and blue theme.  

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.