Lamplighters Chapter of EGA: June 2023 Meeting

President Joan T. called the meeting to order and welcomed all. Guest, Beverly A., was introduced. Beverly is not only a former EGA member, she is a former Lamplighters member.

Membership - Robin provided membership update. She has coordinated with Caryl and renewals have been submitted to Regional and National.   We currently have 30 members.   Robin will reach out one more time to the three members from last you who have not yet renewed. Members rosters have been emailed. If necessary, a revised roster will be emailed in September and hard copies will be made available at the September meeting. Nancy Class has been emailed a roster for her needs with emailing the notices she provides from Regional. New cards have been issued and will be mailed to those not at the meeting. New member packets were provided to Jan S. and Judy M.       Robin has also reviewed the information on the MAR Chapter website and verified the information listed is correct.

NeedleArts Magazine and other EGA notices - Joan urged members to read their Regional newsletters as well as the NeedleArts magazine.     There are opportunities for classes, seminars, etc. that could be of interest. The Letter from the President in the front of the magazine will inform you of current happenings with in EGA. The Monthly Profile features a needle artist and/or designer and gives you an in depth look at their biography and their talents. There is a section that outlines projects with great photos and clear instructions to complete the featured projects. There is also a section called “Regional Round-up” where different Chapters have various milestones for their Chapters recognized.   Of course there is a section Education where classes, opportunities and Group Correspondence Courses, “GCC”.   Much more that can be found in your quarterly NeedleArts Magazine.

In the June 2023 edition of NeedleArts the “One member, one vote” amendment to the by-laws was explained.   The voting of one vote per chapter has changed to one vote per member. This now gives members-at-large the opportunity to vote. Elections are upcoming. The biographies for each candidate are available for your review. Voting will start on July 17, 2023 and will be done entirely online. To vote, log in to “EGAUSA.org“ and click on the “Members Only” tab to log in. There will be a button that says “Vote Here” to be taken to the ballot. Voting will close on August 21, 2023.

The Regional Newsletter had further information on the weekend stitching retreat in Painted Post, NY.

Outreach - We will be setting up an information table at the Salem County Fair again this August.   The dates of the fair of August 8 through August 12.   The table will be manned from 4 to 8 pm each afternoon.   Joan passed a sign-up sheet around.

Programming - Christmas in July is scheduled for July 15th at the same location as last year. The cost is $20 and we are at capacity. We will meet from 9 am to 3 pm and work on 3 Christmas ornaments. Bring a bagged lunch and beverage and snack to share. More information and address will be emailed to you closer to the event.

Linda shared that the Board will be meeting to finalize a programming list for the 2023 -2024 Lamplighter’s year. On the schedule so far is a ‘surprise’ project for September. It will be at no cost.

For October and November members will work on the plaid spider. The cost is $12 and sign-up closed at the June meeting. October will be the stitching of the plaid and November will be assembling the spider. The directions are on the EGA website.

Elections - Member Karolin R. provided the list of nominees for the office of President, Vice-President, Treasurer and Secretary. Nominations from the floor were called for and having none, a voice affirmation of the nominated officers was completed.
President - Joan T.
Vice President - Katie C.
Treasurer - Caryl C.
Secretary - Pat L.

Show ‘n Tell was shared.

Stitched by Pat Y.