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Norland Branch hosted the sixty-sixth Annual at the Howard Johnson, Lindsay, over 13–15 May 2016. Jim Wilkes became President, the revised Constitution and By-laws were approved, Mississauga Branch won the Weston Trophy, and Madeleine Mitchell and Dorothy McPherson were made Honourary Life Members. The Society's newsletter for Spring 2016, pages 1 and 4–6.

From the Society’s records: 66th Annual Meeting: Reports · Registration and programme, 66th Annual Convention, 2016

A woman reads from papers while three members sit at a table behind her
A woman reads from papers while three members sit at a table behind her
A display of belts, framed carvings, a blue handbag and small leather goods on a table
A display of belts, framed carvings, a blue handbag and small leather goods on a table
A display of carved and painted pictures, sandals, lidded boxes and pillows on black cloth
A display of carved and painted pictures, sandals, lidded boxes and pillows on black cloth
A model of tall ships on a painted sea backdrop beside belts, boots and leather goods
A model of tall ships on a painted sea backdrop beside belts, boots and leather goods
A large leather relief picture of sailing ships on a rough sea
A large leather relief picture of sailing ships on a rough sea
Framed carvings, a blue leather handbag, belts and a carved strap on a guild display table
Framed carvings, a blue leather handbag, belts and a carved strap on a guild display table
A table of painted carvings, sandals, small boxes and leather dragons with pink entry ribbons
A table of painted carvings, sandals, small boxes and leather dragons with pink entry ribbons
A black leather pillow with brown inset strips beside round lidded boxes and blue leather
A black leather pillow with brown inset strips beside round lidded boxes and blue leather
A box of handmade arrows, feathers and stone blades beside a model birchbark canoe
A box of handmade arrows, feathers and stone blades beside a model birchbark canoe
Birchbark pieces decorated with flowers and bear paws laid out on a red cloth
Birchbark pieces decorated with flowers and bear paws laid out on a red cloth
Boxes of quills, beads and birchbark items with decorated cases on a red cloth
Boxes of quills, beads and birchbark items with decorated cases on a red cloth
Birchbark cases and medallions decorated with flowers, bear paws and strawberries
Birchbark cases and medallions decorated with flowers, bear paws and strawberries
Two small birchbark cone figures with long black braids and pink and purple feathers
Two small birchbark cone figures with long black braids and pink and purple feathers
A model birchbark canoe lashed with root beside a stone blade knife in a yellow sheath
A model birchbark canoe lashed with root beside a stone blade knife in a yellow sheath
A birchbark canoe model behind a stone blade knife with an antler handle in a leather sheath
A birchbark canoe model behind a stone blade knife with an antler handle in a leather sheath
A table of traditional crafts: arrows, stone points, a model canoe, baskets, moccasins and necklaces
A table of traditional crafts: arrows, stone points, a model canoe, baskets, moccasins and necklaces
A knife with a chipped stone blade and antler handle in a yellow leather sheath on fur
A knife with a chipped stone blade and antler handle in a yellow leather sheath on fur
Oval leather boxes with beaded lids, a carved tray and a braided leash with award ribbons
Oval leather boxes with beaded lids, a carved tray and a braided leash with award ribbons
Sculpted leather dragons on log bases with pink and yellow Craftsman Award ribbons
Sculpted leather dragons on log bases with pink and yellow Craftsman Award ribbons
A framed carved and painted black-eyed Susan with a butterfly beside a leather notebook
A framed carved and painted black-eyed Susan with a butterfly beside a leather notebook
A belt carved and painted with dancing flute-player figures in blue and a silver buckle
A belt carved and painted with dancing flute-player figures in blue and a silver buckle
A framed tree of life carving beside a blue handbag and a black and white leather figure
A framed tree of life carving beside a blue handbag and a black and white leather figure
A model of tall ships on a painted sea with a carved box and belts in front
A model of tall ships on a painted sea with a carved box and belts in front
A quilt of square leather tiles, each tooled, carved or painted with a different design
A quilt of square leather tiles, each tooled, carved or painted with a different design
A raffle table of supplies, books and certificates with paper cups for tickets
A raffle table of supplies, books and certificates with paper cups for tickets
Gift certificates for leather tools with raffle cups and a sign: 1 ticket $5, 5 tickets $20
Gift certificates for leather tools with raffle cups and a sign: 1 ticket $5, 5 tickets $20
A gift certificate for leathercraft tools with a raffle ticket cup on top
A gift certificate for leathercraft tools with a raffle ticket cup on top
A raffle table of leather, tools, a rolled magazine and certificates, each with a ticket cup
A raffle table of leather, tools, a rolled magazine and certificates, each with a ticket cup
A sculpted leather dragon on a rocky base beside a mug and a raffle ticket cup
A sculpted leather dragon on a rocky base beside a mug and a raffle ticket cup
An orange fish skin and a bagged sample with raffle ticket cups
An orange fish skin and a bagged sample with raffle ticket cups
A cast iron leather splitter with a strip of leather in it and a raffle ticket cup
A cast iron leather splitter with a strip of leather in it and a raffle ticket cup
The leather tile quilt standing in a hall, each square decorated by a different member
The leather tile quilt standing in a hall, each square decorated by a different member
Leather quilt squares with a carved horse, a painted duck, maple leaves and roses
Leather quilt squares with a carved horse, a painted duck, maple leaves and roses
Leather quilt squares with roses, a butterfly, a coloured star and floral carving
Leather quilt squares with roses, a butterfly, a coloured star and floral carving
Quilt squares with a butterfly, a coloured star, a pink ribbon and a Celtic knot
Quilt squares with a butterfly, a coloured star, a pink ribbon and a Celtic knot
Quilt squares with a painted headdress portrait, butterflies, a star and floral carving
Quilt squares with a painted headdress portrait, butterflies, a star and floral carving
Quilt squares with a painted puppy, a white mask, a sunburst and carved patterns
Quilt squares with a painted puppy, a white mask, a sunburst and carved patterns
Quilt squares with a maple leaf, a wolf, a Celtic knot, a dog and a moose
Quilt squares with a maple leaf, a wolf, a Celtic knot, a dog and a moose
Quilt squares with a dog's head, a painted wizard, a hummingbird and a horse's head
Quilt squares with a dog's head, a painted wizard, a hummingbird and a horse's head
Quilt squares with a wizard, an owl, a horse and carved flowers
Quilt squares with a wizard, an owl, a horse and carved flowers
Quilt squares with a trillium, painted flowers, oak leaves, a duck and yellow roses
Quilt squares with a trillium, painted flowers, oak leaves, a duck and yellow roses
Quilt squares with a rose, a sailboat, a fox, a triangle and quilted patterns
Quilt squares with a rose, a sailboat, a fox, a triangle and quilted patterns
A Norland guild display of a blue leather vest, round boxes, small cases and pouches on yellow cloth
A Norland guild display of a blue leather vest, round boxes, small cases and pouches on yellow cloth
A blue leather vest pattern, a red notebook cover with an H, small trays and coin purses on a Norland table
A blue leather vest pattern, a red notebook cover with an H, small trays and coin purses on a Norland table
Round lidded leather boxes, one with an embroidered butterfly, beside a black pillow and blue leather
Round lidded leather boxes, one with an embroidered butterfly, beside a black pillow and blue leather
A guild table on blue cloth with rolled hides, a box of tools, a photo board and leather scraps
A guild table on blue cloth with rolled hides, a box of tools, a photo board and leather scraps
A guild table on patchwork leather with a moulded face, small boxes and a carved case
A guild table on patchwork leather with a moulded face, small boxes and a carved case
A small brown leather pouch with laced edges and a snap flap on a patchwork leather cover
A small brown leather pouch with laced edges and a snap flap on a patchwork leather cover
A leather case with a green handle carved and painted with a red devil-like figure
A leather case with a green handle carved and painted with a red devil-like figure
A wet-moulded red-brown leather face box with a grinning expression
A wet-moulded red-brown leather face box with a grinning expression
A leather case with a handle tooled with a coat of arms
A leather case with a handle tooled with a coat of arms
A moulded leather face mask with a broad grin beside a pink award ribbon
A moulded leather face mask with a broad grin beside a pink award ribbon
Members gather around a red-clothed table in a hall while others sit along the walls
Members gather around a red-clothed table in a hall while others sit along the walls
Members seated in a circle of chairs in a hall listen as a woman speaks
Members seated in a circle of chairs in a hall listen as a woman speaks
A red clutch bag carved with dense floral scrollwork and a brass clasp
A red clutch bag carved with dense floral scrollwork and a brass clasp
A clutch carved and painted with a large red flower and blue scrolls on a gold background
A clutch carved and painted with a large red flower and blue scrolls on a gold background
A teal leather handbag decorated with two carved leather feathers
A teal leather handbag decorated with two carved leather feathers
A blue belt with a covered round buckle beside a belt of linked purple leather loops
A blue belt with a covered round buckle beside a belt of linked purple leather loops
A belt carved and painted with dancing flute-player figures and music notes
A belt carved and painted with dancing flute-player figures and music notes
A leather portfolio cover painted with a comic-book heroine bursting through cracked leather, beside a blue handbag and white sandals
A leather portfolio cover painted with a comic-book heroine bursting through cracked leather, beside a blue handbag and white sandals
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White leather sandals decorated with silver flower brooches beside a pink entry ribbon
White leather sandals decorated with silver flower brooches beside a pink entry ribbon
An orange oval lidded box with a jewelled handle holding a sparkling necklace on purple lining
An orange oval lidded box with a jewelled handle holding a sparkling necklace on purple lining
A cream oval box with a teal cushion holding pearl jewellery beside red Norland award ribbons
A cream oval box with a teal cushion holding pearl jewellery beside red Norland award ribbons
An orange leather box with a carved scalloped band and a sculpted green dragon in front
An orange leather box with a carved scalloped band and a sculpted green dragon in front
An oval lid of red textured leather on a white base
An oval lid of red textured leather on a white base
A carved leather case lined in purple holding a set of punches beside a Craftsman Award ribbon
A carved leather case lined in purple holding a set of punches beside a Craftsman Award ribbon
A red-brown moulded leather hat beside a tooled holster and a tall black boot
A red-brown moulded leather hat beside a tooled holster and a tall black boot
A model of tall ships beside tables crowded with leatherwork entries
A model of tall ships beside tables crowded with leatherwork entries
A crowded exhibition table with framed carvings, a blue handbag and leather goods
A crowded exhibition table with framed carvings, a blue handbag and leather goods
Four members in leis and flower crowns, two men in captain's hats, pose at a Hawaiian-themed party
Four members in leis and flower crowns, two men in captain's hats, pose at a Hawaiian-themed party
A woman in a lei shakes hands with a man holding a certificate at a party
A woman in a lei shakes hands with a man holding a certificate at a party
Two men wearing flower leis shake hands in front of a decorated stage at a society gathering
Two men wearing flower leis shake hands in front of a decorated stage at a society gathering
A man in an orange sweater dyes a piece of leather with a yellow sponge at a workshop table
A man in an orange sweater dyes a piece of leather with a yellow sponge at a workshop table
Members seated at a table look through a book while a man stands behind them holding a drink
Members seated at a table look through a book while a man stands behind them holding a drink
A man in a dark polo shirt stands smiling in a meeting room with folding tables behind him
A man in a dark polo shirt stands smiling in a meeting room with folding tables behind him
A woman dabs dye onto a piece of leather at a workshop table as another woman watches
A woman dabs dye onto a piece of leather at a workshop table as another woman watches
A man in a plaid shirt and apron dyes leather pieces spread along a long workshop table
A man in a plaid shirt and apron dyes leather pieces spread along a long workshop table
Members gather around a table covered with dyed leather pieces, sponges and dye bottles
Members gather around a table covered with dyed leather pieces, sponges and dye bottles
Three members sit at a table with dyed leather pieces, one woman examining a piece in her hands
Three members sit at a table with dyed leather pieces, one woman examining a piece in her hands
A man in a plaid shirt and apron applies dye from a bottle to leather on a long table beside a woman
A man in a plaid shirt and apron applies dye from a bottle to leather on a long table beside a woman
A man dyes leather at a long table while a woman holds a piece and another man stands with a drink
A man dyes leather at a long table while a woman holds a piece and another man stands with a drink
Two hands hold strips of leather dyed in orange and red gradients as a finger points to one
Two hands hold strips of leather dyed in orange and red gradients as a finger points to one
Two women at a table look at a leathercraft book, one pointing at a page
Two women at a table look at a leathercraft book, one pointing at a page
Members work at long tables covered with dyed leather pieces, sponges and dye bottles
Members work at long tables covered with dyed leather pieces, sponges and dye bottles
Award ribbons in a row: a blue Weston Guild Trophy Award, two red Craftsman Awards and a yellow Salon Award
Award ribbons in a row: a blue Weston Guild Trophy Award, two red Craftsman Awards and a yellow Salon Award
A knife with a chipped stone blade and antler handle beside its stitched suede leather sheath on fur
A knife with a chipped stone blade and antler handle beside its stitched suede leather sheath on fur
Leatherwork on a green tablecloth: a black belt, a tooled sheath, a teal braided belt and a carved box
Leatherwork on a green tablecloth: a black belt, a tooled sheath, a teal braided belt and a carved box
A patchwork of square leather tiles, tooled and painted with a dog, a wizard, a maple leaf and Celtic knots
A patchwork of square leather tiles, tooled and painted with a dog, a wizard, a maple leaf and Celtic knots

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