Joan welcomed everyone to the meeting. We had two guests at the meeting which were introduced.
- Chapter and Regional information was shared.
National is working to improved relations, recruit new members, etc. A survey has been sent to all members to gauge members their feelings on EGA, what they like and where they would like to see improvement. Please complete the survey, being honest and open with your answers. If you feel improvement is needed in any area this is your chance to be heard.
National would also like input from Chapters regarding how voting is done for officers at the National level. Currently votes are done through the Chapter but they does not give Members At Large an opportunity to vote. Lamplighters was asked for their input and our consensus was one vote from each person. National will have to determine how elections will be completed taking into consideration those who are Members At Large and those without email addresses.
National will also be sending all members an email regarding change your password on the EGA website. We are being given the 'heads-up' so you don't think the email is a scam. National is moving to a new website platform which is making the password update necessary.
Regional - Region President, Donna P. is meeting with Region Chapter Presidents to discuss the interest in Take Home Projects and Smart Day Projects. Donna is going to see if dong these via Zoom would be more cost effective for both members and EGA.
- April Meeting - April is our Annual Covered Dish Dinner. It is also our Semi-Annual Official Business Meeting. The meeting will start at 6:30. Members should bring their our beverages. Karolin will provide the paper products.
- May Meeting - Sue Gonzales of Sue Gonzales Designs will be teaching us how to do punch needle. Susan will bring supplies for everyone and most likely half a trunk show. If you have punch needle supplies - needle, hoop - you can bring to the meeting but it is not necessary.
- Membership - Membership renewals are due in May for the calendar year June 2023 through May 2024. Dues is $46 per year. $5 of this fee stays with Lamplighters to help cover our meeting room rental. The balance goes to Regional and National EGA.
We currently have 27 members. At tonight's meeting there were 13 present, 2 guests and 2 attending via Zoom.
SHOW 'N TELL
Above and below are two sides of a four-sided scrapbook and perforated paper piece. Each side represents a different season. This is a project from Janis Note of Noteworthy Needle and was completed by Caryl C.
Beautiful Bronze Swirls by Linda W.
Drum from Hands Across the Sea, stitched and finished by Caryl C.
Shaker Sampler and accompanying smalls from Violets & Verses, stitched and finished by Robin T.
Garden of Stitches from Samplers Not Forgotten. Stitched by Robin T.
July Birthstone Thimble Box, from Noteworthy Needle, stitched and finished by Robin T.
Ladybug frame weight from the Knoxville EGA Winter Retreat, attended by Robin T. Stitched and finished by Robin T.
Above and below, completed Over-dyed Spools project from our February Meeting. One by Marian S. and one by Joan T.
Samples of the Rhodes Rage March and April Rhodes stitches - a Shamrock and a Raindrop
Tonight's project was stitching a Ukranian Bookmark.
We were provided banding and a length of black lace to use to stitch over the black to 'hide' the back of the project. Clever idea!
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