Contents
2009-2010
Programs
Needlenotes Newsletter
Meetings and Stitch-Ins
Bylaws
Standing Rules
Meeting Minutes
Chapter Officers
Membership Application
(PDF)
Stitching Topics
Exhibits in the St. Louis Area
Links
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Winter Activities
FEBRUARY
MEETINGS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18
Bring a friend to the meeting
and share the fun and learn about our great activities!!
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Part 2 of the
"Sand Box" Program
Part 2 of the Sand Box project is on the February meeting agenda.
The focus is on the scalloped shell and a several of the stitch areas
will be introduced.
AMY BUNGER VIDEO
Amy Bunger is a needlepointer, a needlepoint shop owner and the creator
of the "How'd You Do That?" instructional series of stitch
guide DVDs.
She has released eight different movies on how to work a variety of
stitches and techniques. Each includes close-up, clear instructions
that we will watch together at the February meetings. Join us for the
movie!
January/February
Newsletter has arrived!
Click here to check out the Gateway
Chapter News!
Workshop News
NEW!! April Workshop with Lois Kershner,
April 25-26
Plan to attend this two-day workshop by Lois Kershner, a
nationally known teacher who taught this piece at National Seminar on
congress cloth but has since converted it to 18 count canvas. The finished
design will be a bit bigger than the 4" by 6" original.
Wildflower Meadow is a dazzling display of nature's
spring wildflower show and is interpreted in canvas embroidery that
Lois calls a needlepoint threadscape.
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Stitches include brick, bullion knot, colonial knot, elongated
daisy, diagonal mosaic, Diane's lace, escalator, eyelet, Florentine
variation, French knots, Gobelin-horizontal, random and slanted,
satin and tent. Threads include Burmilana, Waterlilies, Perle
cotton, Gumnut Daisies and Opals, JL Walsh silk and silk and wool,
overdyed cotton, Rainbow Gallery Splendor and Soie d'Alger silk.
Cost: Gateway Chapter ANG member $135.00; ANG member (any chapter)
$160.00; Non-ANG member $175.00
Click here
for sign-up information.
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Philanthropy Activities
NEW!! Philanthropy Program
for 2009-2010
We have volunteered to assist
two charities, Queen
of Peace Center and St.
Louis Crisis Nursery, in filling their needs for children's
items. The items vary from diapers to art supplies. Since it is getting
close to Christmas, they are asking for donations of art supplies, specifically
crayons, washable markers, and coloring books. Bring your donations
to the meetings (cash or checks are also welcomed) and they will be
delivered to the charities. If you have additional items, arrangements
will be made to pick them up for you.
Fundraising Activities
"Gift
of Volunteering" was very Successful
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Our Gift Wrapping at Border's Book Store in Brentwood was a great
success this year! The following elves need to be thanked for
giving their time to wrap during this hectic season.
- Kathryn Nagy
- Gay Stahl
- Linda Elkow
- Linda Lesh
- Anne Freeman
- Jan Poneta
- Mary Carol Kluesner
- Mickey Knutson
- Debbie Trowbridge
Thank you Regina Mohan
for leading the fundraising activity.
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Gateway Chapter Tote Bags for Sale
Remember --we have various sizes, shapes and colors of tote
bags with our chapter logo. Order your bag - there are many colors available
and are only $30.00 each, with all profits going to our chapter. Contact
Regina Mohan at 314-991-5741 or e-mail ways_means@gatewayang.org.
Recent Events
Annual Winter Luncheon: Big Success
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Sixteen Gateway Chapter members attended the Winter Luncheon
on Saturday, January 9 at the Dream House/Patio Place
in Ballwin. Luncheon included a choice of entrees, yummy deserts
and bottomless glasses of wine and other beverages. The "draw
and steal" gift event brought many delightful rounds of laughter.
Even though it was a cold day outside, inside were the warm and
friendly faces of chapter members sharing lunch together. New
New Year! Plan to join us for lunch next year.
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2009-2010
UFO Challenge! You
voted for it and the UFO Challenge is back! The next round of
our popular challenge was "kicked-off" at the May meetings.
The rules remain the same--finish your project by May 2010 or be obligated
to pay $10 to the Educational fund. If you were not able to attend one
of the May meetings, contact Janine
Webb and "sign a contract" agreeing to finish your UFO!
ANG
List Serve is moving to Yahoo Group The
ANG list serve will be discontinued in January 2010 and a new Yahoo
group has been created to take its place. This new location is much
improved and updated and user-friendly,
also allowing members to post photos, etc. It takes a little time to
sign in for the first time and a few questions needing your response,
but this is all for security reasons and each user's protection. Several
members have been a part of the ANG List Serve and recommend that you
consider joining this new site. Go to the ANG web site for more information
under Needlepoint Information > Discussion List or click
here for a direct link to the Discussion List.
Items of Interest
Check out the Programs Planned
for 2009-2010! Our official meeting calendar started
with the September meeting. Why not make the Gateway Chapter activities
part of your new projects. Plan to join other fellow stitchers and needlepoint
lovers throughout our year!! Click
here to check out the program listing!
Mailing
and Email Addresses Please make sure that
we have your current mailing and email address. Send any additions or
corrections to Donna Beaman,
Membership Chairman at membership@gatewayang.org.
Chapter Information
"SERVE"
as a
Board or Committee
Officer
The Gateway Chapter has several Board and committee
officer positions. Board positions are for two-year terms and committee
positions are for one-year terms. If you are interested in learning
more, please contact any of the Chapter Officers
and learn more about serving in this fun, volunteer organization.
"Tri-fold"
Brochure
Information about the Gateway ANG chapter can be found in the tri-fold
brochure. It includes information about the nonprofit organization,
programs, workshops, and events scheduled for 2009-2010. Complete the
membership application and join other members in the many activities.
If you are already a member, share this information with your friends
and neighbors and share your interest in needlepoint.
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