September 2017 Minutes

Guild Minutes September 9, 2017

In Attendance: Marilynn Clarke, Margery McConaghy, Heidi Ericson, Gina Caudillo, Sandi Steele, Claudia Quarisa, Sharie Jones, Carolyn Thompson, Christine Iwahashi, Kendra Iwahashi, Gina Iwahashi, Ashley Thibedeau, Janet Schueller, Mimi Bullard, Virva Porcelli, Nancy Pryor, Doris Woloszyn, Carrie Klein, Lindsey Doolittle, Janice Johnson, Angela Alter, Annabelle Younger, Gary Sue Roberts, Jo Van Winkle

Treasurer’s Report:

As of August 11, 2017, we had 35 members. We received dues for 2 members, received monies for Angora fiber, and 1 spindle kit. We paid out monies for the CSSW banner, for the Yarnitecture Knitters Guide to Spinning book, and a Finishing Up DVD. We currently have 37 members.

Old Business:

We are participating in The Celtic Fair on Oct. 7-8^th at Bartley Ranch. Set-up is at 8:30 a.m. on Sat., the 7^th. We must have our vehicles out of the set-up area before 10:00. Some parking at the schoolhouse will be available. We will have cardboard looms and Spindle kits available.

Our October 14th meeting will be held at the Schoolhouse at Bartley Ranch starting at 11:00. Our Learning Tree will be Art Yarn presented by Annnabelle Younger.

We have been invited back to participate in the Nevada Day event at the Nevada Historical

Society on Oct. 28 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Our November meeting, The Mad Hatter Batt Party will be held on the 11^th at 11:30 at the First Congregational Church, 627 Sunnyside Dr., Reno, 89503. Directions- US 395 to I-80 W, Take exit 12, turn right on Keystone Ave., follow Keystone Ave to Sunnyside Dr, turn left on Sunnyside, church is at the top of the hill. The use fee is $1 per person.

Our December 9^th meeting and potluck will be held at the Schoolhouse at Bartley Ranch, starting at 11:00. We will be holding nominations for officers for 2018.

Convergence-July 2018- Nancy will get us the rules and regulations for the Sheep to Shawl competition, our space allotment, and the number of people needed for the Oct. meeting.

New Business:

Hannah needed to step down, so Heidi Ericson will be acting as interim President until December.

It was decided that all Guild equipment would be sorted and what we aren’t going to use, will be sold at a Rummage sale at the Fiber Workshop/Reno Rail Building on 4^th and Sutro Streets at a future date. Please post pics of any Guild items you have on the CSSW Facebook page. Marilynn and Nancy will figure out space for storage, the Rummage sale date, and keep everyone posted.