American Needlepoint Guild

Gateway Chapter

St. Louis, Missouri

Contents

2008-2009 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

Winter Activities

No December Program
Our regular meetings and programs are not scheduled for December. We wish you and your families a wonderful holiday and hope that you have many hours to stitch. We look forward to seeing you in January. Please click here for a list of our 2009 scheduled meetings.

Upcoming Events

Caela Conn Tyler Workshop

	Gateway ANG Chapter is pleased to announce that Caela Conn Tyler will teach a workshop in St. Louis on February 21 and 22, 2009. Caela holds certification in canvaswork, Level II from the National Academy of Needlearts and has taught in Canada and throughout the United States, including several national
seminars for the American Needlepoint Guild and the Embroiders Guild of America. She has won several awards in numerous shows, including the 2008 Exemplary of NAN in Kansas City. REGISTRATION DEADLINE is January 3, 2009. Click here to sign-up.

Gift Wrapping - December 2008 - Volunteers Needed
It's that time of the year again-Gift Wrapping at Border's Bookstores. Once again we are fortunate to have opportunities at two locations, Border's in Brentwood and the Edwardsville Border's. Sign-up sheets will be routed during the November meetings. If you cannot attend the November meetings, please contact Mickey Knutson to sign up. Many thanks to Susan Lucco for coordinating the Edwardsville schedule, please contact Susan to volunteer in Edwardsville.

Currently we have the schedule in two or two and a half hour increments, however, this is totally flexible. Hopefully you can donate your time to help raise funds for our Guild. Gift-wrapping is our biggest fund-raiser of the year and December always provides us with a nice increase to our budget.

Borders in Brentwood	Borders in Edwardsville
Friday, December 19th	Saturday, December 20th
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	10:00 AM - 12 Noon
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	12 Noon - 2:00 PM
Monday, December 22nd	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM	4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM	Many thanks!!

Gateway ANG Winter Luncheon--January 10
The Gateway ANG Members Winter Luncheon is Saturday, January 10, 2009. It is 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM at The Patio Place, 15425 Clayton Road, Ballwin, 63011. Lunch is $20 per person, which includes your choice of one of seven entrees, a salad, one of three desserts, and a drink (coffee, tea, or soda). Wine is available at an all-inclusive price of $5 per glass. Each attendee will also receive a 20% discount on all purchases that day in the attached gift shop. Mark your calendars!! Your RSVP and payment is due by Saturday, December 20, 2008, payable to Gateway Chapter ANG. Send to Jan Poneta, 965 Crick Hollow Court, St. Louis, MO 63146. Any additional questions? Contact Jan Poneta at 314/997-5176 or Dawna Freeland at 636/936-8158. Our Voluntary Annual Gift Exchange will continue this year ... but with a twist! Click here for more information about REDUCE, REUSE, REGIFT. One woman's regift is another women's joy!!

Spring Retreat, Sunday, March 8
Plan to join other fellow stitchers for a relaxing day of stitching at The Needlepoint Clubhouse on Sunday, March 8, 2009 from 9 am to 5 pm. This is a chance to set aside the whole day just for you and for stitching. This fun event will include door prizes, goodie bags, and more. Look for additional information in the January/February Needlenotes.

Fundraising Activities

Chapter Tote Bags for Sale
Selling tote bags is one of our Chapter fundraising activities this year. We have two styles of bags available for your selection.

1. Polyester zippered tote bags, with color matched web handles, available in your choice of 19 colors. Available in two sizes:
   
   
   • Portfolio size with an outside pocket is 12" high by 15 ½".
   • Large size is 18" x 16" x 4 3/4" and has no outside pockets.
     
     
2. We are also offering the Gateway Chapter natural-colored cotton canvas bags available in five accent colors, red, turquoise, navy, fuchsia pink, and mocha (light brown). Available in one size:
   
   
   • Made of natural-colored cotton canvas with your choice of contrast color end panels and matching Gateway Chapter logo, these bags are 18" x 13".

Each style is $30.00 with payment due when placing orders. Checks should be made payable to Gateway Chapter. Contact Mickey Knutson to place your order (314/909-8890 or ways_means@gatewayang.org). Samples of each design (and Order Forms) will be available at our Chapter meetings. Allow 3 weeks for production.

Raffle OTT-LITE®
Here is a great opportunity for you to own a new OTT-LITE® and at the same time donate to your Guild. 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. The raffle tickets are $2.00 each or six for $10 and are available at all Chapter meetings, along with a photo and description of the OTT-Lite®. Contact Mickey Knutson to buy your tickets - 314-909-8890 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. Pat Giarraffa introduced the project and will lead us through a new stitch each month until all stitches have been introduced.

2008 Philanthropy-Quilt Ornaments!
The "quilt-themed" ornaments that were made by our members were all hung on the miniature Christmas tree. The tree and the quilted tree skirt made by our President, Anne Freeman, will be donated to an assisted-living home as our 2008 philanthropy. Over 25 ornaments were made for the tree. Thank you everyone who participated in this program. If you still have an ornament for the tree, please contact Janine Webb, Program Chairman.

Email Contacts
Please make sure that we have your current email address. Send any additions or changes to Sally Ross at membership@gatewayang.org.

Chapter Information

"SERVE" as a Chapter Officer
Positions are still open for Historian. Each of these positions requires only a small amount of your time. If you are interested in learning more about the position, please contact any of the Chapter Officers. A large time commitment is not required for any of these positions. 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.

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