April, Monthly Meeting Monday, April 20, :00 am to 1:00 pm (9:30-10am Social Time) James City County Recreation Center

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1 Williamsburg Spinners & Weavers Guild P.O. Box 2086 Williamsburg, VA April, 2015 Monday, April 20, :00 am to 1:00 pm (9:30-10am Social Time) James City County Recreation Center Program Kumihimo With Sandi and Judy Bring scissors and a kumihimo disk if you have one Sandi & Judy will supply yarn and equipment Hospitality April Meeting Sweet snack- Jane Savory snack- Marsha April Bash Monday, April 6, 10am-1pm Claudia s house Call or Claudia To let her know you are coming & for directions

2 Williamsburg Spinners and Weavers Guild Minutes, March 16, 2015 James City County Recreation Center Meeting called to order by Marsha Rehkamp at 10:03 am. Guests recognized: Mary Kathryn Dunston, Donna Garrett, and Kris Wessler February minutes accepted as published in newsletter with one corrected date. Treasurer s Report: $ Committee Reports Librarian review of library policy has been approved Newsletter no report Website nothing to report Membership Sandi Historian: no report Sunshine: gifts in memory of Selma s husband can be sent to the West Point Fire Department Programs HGA has a new regional representative MAFA Workshop Weekend:: 234 registered for workshops as of March 16 Old Business The guild will demonstrate at the Williamsburg Farmers Market on April 11 th. Hospice House appreciates the coaster and would be able to use many more. Mary led a discussion on how to best store the guild s banner. The main ideas were to store it on a tube in a bag. Workshops: Suggestions included workshops by Melissa Weaver Dunning, Sharon Alderman, John Mullarkey, and kumihimo. New Business Bylaws need 30-day notices with a vote at the April meeting. The standing rules would be removed from bylaws and put in policy. Show & Tell Barbara: braided rug coaster Natalie: tartan scarf and tatted necklace Cindy: several pieces of jewelry made of beads; tapestry bracelet Debbie: Dee s sweater, sheep breed throw Claudia: purchased top Judy: handwoven vest, skein of yarn, bobbin lace Micki P: scarves Sandi: tunic and dresser scarves Marsha: plarn tote, many yarn vest, tencel overshot scarves Submitted by Virginia Banks Secretary Members Present Barbara, Natalie, Cindy, Ellen, Kris, Debbie R., Jan, Mary Kathryn, Virginia, Claudia, Donna, Mary Lou, Ingrid, Rosalie, Kathy K., Judy, Micki Pugh, Sandi, Mary Beth, Marsha, Kris

3 March Meeting Show and Tell Judy s bobbin lace bookmarks Ingrid s pin loom bag Debbie s sheep breed gamp throw Hospice House Coasters Judy s vest Micki s big twill scarf Marsha s Tencel overshot scarf Hand painted weft tencel overshot Marsha s plarn tote

4 More March Show & Tell Natalie s hand dyed Notre Dame Marching Band scarf Donna s hand knitted blouse Cindy s little weaves Claudia s hand knitted find Natalie s amulet necklace Cindy s pin loom shawl

5 And More Show & Tell It s been a busy winter! Sandi s table runner Sandi s tunic & handwoven insert tunic Micki s Big Twill scarves Kathy finds inspiration in strange places Barb s braided coaster & Work in progress < Marsha s many yarn vest Two of Rosalie s pin looms

6 WSWG 2015 Calendar April 6: Bash- at Claudia s April 20: JCC Rec Center Program: Kumhimo Hospitality: Sweet-Jane Savory- Marsha May 4: Bash? May 18: Ingrid s House Program: Dying sock yarn Blanks Hospitality: Sweet- Mary Lou Savory: Linda June 1: Bash- Kathy s June 15: JCC Rec Center Program: Toothbrush rugs Hospitality: Sweet- Natalie Savory- Sandi In Memory Selma Moore s husband Jerry passed away on March 7, Contributions in Gerlad Moore s memory may be made to: West Point Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad, Inc Box X West Point, VA Upcoming Fiber Events & Meetings Monday, April 6, am-1pm Bash at Claudia s house. Call or for directions and to let her know you are coming Monday, April 20, 2015, 10am-1pm Monthly meeting Williamsburg Spinners & Weavers Guild Program: Kumihimo Saturday, April 25, am-5pm Powhatan s Festival of Fiber 3920 Marion Harland Land, Powhatan, VA for more info: July 16-19, 2015 MAFA Conference Weekend Millersville University, Millersville, PA For more information: July 20: Williamsburg Public Library August 17: Williamsburg Public Library WSWG 2015 Officers President Marsha Rehkamp Vice-President Ingrid Kross Treasurer Sandi Petty Secretary Virginia Banks

7 Williamsburg Spinners & Weavers Guild Library Policy The Guild maintains a collection of books, periodicals and DVDs for the use of Guild members. An updated listing of the holdings is available on the Guild s website at The collection is housed with the Guild Librarian. It is the Librarian s responsibility to maintain the collection in good order, to update the holdings list as needed, and to keep track of checkouts and check-ins by a method of his/her choosing. New items can be purchased with Guild funds by a majority vote of the membership at a monthly meeting. Gifts can be accepted at the discretion of the Librarian. Items can be discarded with the agreement of the Executive Board. Library Circulation Rules: Materials are available for checkout to current members in good standing. Materials are checked out by contacting the Librarian, making a request, and arranging pickup with the Librarian. Materials may be kept out for one month, with the possibility of a one month renewal by arrangement with the Librarian. Members may check out up to 3 items at a time. If an item is overdue by 3 months, the Librarian will send a bill for replacement of the item. Adopted March, 2015