We were treated to a lovely dinner meeting at the Blue Plate in Mullica Hill to celebrate our 50th Anniversary as an Embroiderer’s Guild of American Member. Our Chapter was actually official on February 13, 1974. 
A milestone like this cannot be successful without the organization, planning and leg work of the Officers and others who helped. A BIG thank you to all who helped plan and organize the event. Not only do the current members need to be thanked but all the members, over the years, that have helped to make this a viable, enjoyable, educational gathering of fellow stitchers.
For those that were able to attend, we enjoyed a lovely get together. We dined at the Blue Plate in Mullica Hill and the meal was fabulous.
After our meal, President Joan T. shared the history of Lamplighters from their receiving a charter, to choosing a name and all the good things between February 1974 and present day. Members shared memories.
Did you know that “Lamplighter’s” was chosen because the Chapter wanted to shed light on needlework and to show the way for others who wanted to learn needlework? Seems like a pretty good name and pretty great mission statement.
We were also treated to a display of Lamplighter projects over the years.
We had dessert of course. A scrumptious white chocolate raspberry cake. Yum!
Those who attended were treated for some goodies in an especially made project bag with a “Lamplighters” tag on it. (Sorry couldn’t get a clear close up)
A 50th Anniversary Thimble Kit from Noteworthy Needle, a 50th Anniversary needlebook kit (with help from Knoxville Chapter EGA for their initial design), a black and gold “50” scissors fob and some candies that didn’t stick around long enough to be photographed!
A group shot of those who attended the dinner. A few last minute cancellations, sorry to say.
On a good note, stitchers we are growing! We have 37 members with some rumblings from a few directions that some others are considering joining.
Remember your dues are now paid on the EGA website. All those up for renewal in May should have received their email notification. Follow the directions and it is EZ PZ to do.
Again, thank you to all who attended and to all that made it possible.
Next meeting, May 9th. Assignment is to complete Rows 1 to 5 on the Blackwood bookmark from the March Meeting. Meeting starts a 7, doors with open at 6:45.
