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.
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