|
Spring Activities
Summer
"Stitch-Ins " are Scheduled! Plan to attend!
Our summer meetings are ONLY for
stitching. It is our way to relax, visit with each other, and finish
a few of our own needlepoint projects. Click here
for more information about the summer stitch-ins in the May/June newsletter.
- June 13, 2009
- July 11, 2009
- August 15, 2009
ANG
Gateway Chapter Annual Spring Luncheon
Make your reservation
and join other members for a catered luncheon on Saturday,
June 27. The luncheon will be held
from 11:30 am - 2:30 pm at the home of a member. Click
here
for the invitation. Select your lunch option and send with your money
to Jan Poneta
by Monday, June 22.
... and "Back by Popular
Demand: The 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!
May/June Newsletter has arrived
Click here for the May/June newsletter.
This newsletter contains additional information about our upcoming
activities.
"Save
the Date!" Gail Sirna Workshop in November!
Gateway Chapter is pleased to announce that
our Fall Workshop will be with Gail Sirna, November 7th and 8th, 2009.
Gail is a nationally known teacher and author. All the details, including
sign-up information, is in the May/June
newsletter. Also, click
here for the announcement. This will be a workshop that you won't
want to miss! Sign up soon to reserve your place.
Recent Events
Spring Retreat,
Sunday, March 8
The Spring Retreat on Sunday, March 8 was a stimulating event! Thirty
attendees enjoyed door prizes, snacks and cookies, and great camaraderie
with fellow stitchers. All who attended were inspired by the many needlework
projects seen at the retreat. Our special thanks to The
Needlepoint Clubhouse ... who offered their location for
our stitching enjoyment.
Fundraising Activities
Gateway
Chapter Tote Bags for Sale
Remember --we have various sizes, shapes and colors of tote
bags with our chapter logo. Please contact Mickey Knutson to order your
bag - only $30.00 each with all profits going to our chapter. Contact
Mickey Knutson - 314-909-8890 or e-mail ways_means@gatewayang.org.
Raffle OTT-LITE®
A fabulous new floor model OTT-LITE® could be yours by simply making
a donation to your Guild with the purchase of some raffle tickets. These
lights are wonderful for stitching (and reading!) and it's great to
have one in several locations around the house, depending on where you
might be stitching.
We are selling raffle tickets until spring of 2009, and the winner will
be selected at our spring social (usually in May or June). The raffle
tickets are $2.00 each or six for $10. Contact Mickey Knutson to buy
your tickets - 314-909-8890 or e-mail
ways_means@gatewayang.org.
Items of Interest
Stitch-of-the-Month
program began in November
Our Stitch-of-the-Month program,
Dragonfly and Fireflies Kimono was started on Thursday, November
20. It is a free canvas project that was designed by Sharon G. in 2005
and is available on the ANG
web site in the 2005 archives. Pat Giarraffa introduced the project
to us and will lead us through a new stitch each month until all stitches
have been introduced, sometime in 2009. Plan to join the project. There
is plenty of time to catch up!
Email Contacts
Please make sure that we have your current email address. Send any additions
or corrections to Sally Ross
Membership Chairman.
Chapter Information
"SERVE"
as a Chapter Officer
The Historian positions is open for the year 2009-2010.
This position requires only a small amount of your time. If you are
interested in learning more, please contact any of the Chapter
Officers. Call an officer 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 2008-2009. 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.
Send corrections and suggestions
to the Webmaster.
Copyright © 2009, Gateway Chapter
of the American Needlepoint Guild, Inc. The contents of this page were
expressly posted for individual viewing purposes on the Internet only.
No part of this Web site may be published, reproduced, stored in, or introduced
into a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means (including
electronic, mechanical, photocopy) whatsoever without written permission
from the above copyright holder.
|
