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62nd Anniversary & Annual Meeting
The Canadian Society for Creative Leathercraft
April 20th, 21st and 22nd, 2012
[Transcribed from the original 16-page scan. Paragraphs are set here as continuous text; spelling and wording follow the original, including its own inconsistencies. Personal contact information was removed before publication under the Society’s 2011-and-later privacy rule: two email addresses (pp.5, 12) and the home telephone numbers printed in both Slate of Officers tables (pp.10, 16). The unredacted original is kept off the website.]
Friday, April 20th 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Set up displays (Pay parking from 4 - 6 p.m. only) 6:00 p.m. Registration Desk opens, Shoreline Room 7:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Executive Meeting 8:00 p.m. Meet and greet with Peter Main 8:00 p.m. Judging Saturday, April 21st 9:00 a.m. Registrations table opens 10:00 a.m. 62nd Annual General Meeting and Presentation of the WESTON TROPHY Call to Order - President's Welcome Welcome by the Host Branch, any announcements for the weekend Housekeeping information Minutes of the 61st Annual Meeting Business Arising from the Minutes - Number of Articles for the Weston Trophy Slate of Officers for the 2012 - 2014 term Reports from Committees and Branches New Business Weston Trophy Appraisal and Presentation Presentation of new Fellows and Associates Invitation to the 63rd Annual Meeting from Norland Branch 12:15-1:30 pm Lunch on your own (suggestions - Coffee/Sandwich Shop located in BAC, Fish & Chips, Chinese Food located next to Parking Lot, Miscellaneous Restaurants nearby.) 1:30-4:30 pm Demonstration - Peter Main 2:30-3:30 pm Coffee Break, Draws and member to member sales sessions 4:30-5:00 pm draws 6:00 p.m. Annual Banquet, in the Shoreline Room with Special Awards Presentation and Major Prize Draws. Our illustrious Key Note Speaker Peter Main Sunday, April 22nd 10:00 a.m. - Noon Demonstration by Peter Main Take down Display tables by 1 p.m.
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Index
President's Message Minutes of the 61st Annual General Meeting Reports from the CSCL Executive and Committees 1st Vice President 2nd Vice President Membership Report Library Report Editor's Report Council of Fellows Report Workshop Report Corresponding Secretary Report Web Site Report Branch Reports Hamilton Branch Report Mississauga Branch Report Norland Branch Report Treasurers Report Auditors Report Financial Statements for 2011 - 2012 Slate of Officers for 2012 - 2014
President's Message
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome everyone to the 62nd Annual. I hope everyone has a good time, meets new people and learns much. I would like to welcome any new members and please if you need help please don't hesitate to ask questions, someone will have the answer.
Our Executive is always looking for ideas on what you would like to learn and I know that our Workshop team is looking for suggestions from you.
Please take time to meet other members of the CSCL, this is a good place to make conections that you may want to contact later for information or help with a project.
I hope that you will enjoy the demonstrations that Peter Main will be doing this weekend.
In 2013 we will be hosting our Biennial and I hope that we will receive lots of entries for the competitions. Madeleine Mitchell is working on negotiating a location to hold the event in Woodstock in a new venue there, more to come later in the year.
This year after the Annual I will be handing the reins over to Lauch Harrison, who will be your new President and I hope that everyone will give him their support, help and their ideas for future projects and workshops.
Once again welcome and may the tools work with you. Barbara www.canadianleathercraft.org
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The Canadian Society for Creative Leathercraft
Annual General Meeting
Saturday April 16, 2011
Dundurin Castle, Hamilton, ON
Executive in Attendance: Tracey Howard, Jim Wilkes, Della Chynoweth, Lauchlan Harrison, Phyllis McHale, Madeleine Mitchell, Nancy Durham, Paul Kitchener, Dave McPherson, Sean Dalghetty, Rob Regan, Ken Boroski, Dorothy McPherson, Barbara Chynoweth, Joyce Scruton.
Call to Order: Barbara Chynoweth called the meeting to order at 10:20 a.m. Barbara welcomed everyone to the 61st Annual General Meeting.
Barbara called on the host branch representative Lauch Harrison to welcome everyone to Hamilton for the 61st Annual. Lauch welcomed everyone and outlined the housekeeping rules. There will be a special draw this year. David Darbyshire, the husband of Hilda Darbyshire FCSCL, donated a case of tools and Buela Reynolds donated two original books of Robert Muma's. Tickets for the draw will be on sale in the Hall.
Minutes: Motion made by Della Chynoweth that the Minutes of the 60th Annual General Meeting be accepted as circulated. Seconded by Phyllis McHale. Carried.
Business Arising from the Minutes of the Last Meeting
1. Number of Articles required for a Weston Trophy entry: Motion by Lauchlan Harrison that the Weston Trophy entry by a Branch continue as 4 (four) articles for the 2012 Annual. This motion to be reviewed annually. Seconded by Madeleine Mitchell. Carried.
2. Slate of Officers -- Lauch Harrison presented the slate of officers for the 2010-2012 term. Pat Bullock has agreed to take over as Correspondence Secretary. Lauch moved the slate be accepted as presented. Seconded by Sean Dalghetty. Carried.
3. Ribbons -- Lauch Harrison and Sean Dalgetty presented 25 participation ribbons, 41 craftsman ribbons and 18 Salon Ribbons.
Reports
President's Annual Report: Barbara Chynoweth
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome everyone to the 61st Annual. I hope everyone has a good time, meets new people and learns much.
With the 2010 Biennial behind us we are already looking towards the 2012 Biennial and starting to plan, we are looking at adding several more awards for this event.
The last 6 months have been very busy as I retired from the work force and also moved. On a sadder note mother, Hilda Chynoweth's younger sister Peggy Saunders, who many of you met at the Banquets when the Norland and Toronto Branches held their Annuals in Lindsay, passed away in March, she was 96 years young.
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I am hoping that we can get some workshops going this coming year and I am sure that Madeleine or Lauch would appreciate any suggestions or help you may want to give.
Once again welcome and may the tools work with you. Barbara
1st Vice: by Lauch Harrison
The 2010 Leather Biennial "Containment" at the OCC Office got the year off to a good start. Thanks to all the participants and to Paul Kitchener for the show set up and appearance. The CSCL offered Bookends workshop in the fall was cancelled, as luck has it we were glad to get it for the Annual Meeting.
Two of our Guilds folded their operation, leaving two big holes to fill. I am glad for the work of our Membership Committee, we have seen an increase in members. With fewer clubs, the remaining Guilds will have to be inclusive and offer our Members at Large invitations to visit and partake in our Monthly meetings. Lots of Categories have been added to this year's Judging Line up; this will be an Annual Meeting to remember.
2nd Vice: by Rob Regan
Helping Tracey Howard on the Membership Drive.
Treasurers Report
Respectfully submitted by Della Chynoweth
The accounts have been moved to Coboconk. Della Chynoweth moved the Treasurer's report be accepted as circulated. Seconded by Tracey Howard. Carried.
Auditors Report
The financial books for the 2010/2011 years were audited and found to be in order. Respectfully submitted by Phyllis McHale and Barbara Chynoweth.
Newsletter -- Editor's Report
Madeleine Mitchell
In the past year, the "Canadian Leathercrafter" has been published and emailed four times.
The Spring issue of the newsletter celebrated the 60th Anniversary of CSCL. Hosted by the Woodstock Branch, members enjoyed a special weekend with Hamilton winning the Weston Trophy. Craftsman, Salon ribbons and Special awards were listed along with the new 2010-2012 Executive Council. Walter Muma, son of Robert and Dorothy Muma, founding members of CSCL spoke about a "A Life Lived Creatively" .
The Summer issue featured news from CSCL friends -- Stanley Major of "Sea Leather Wear" in Calgary and Alf Luneborg of Norway who publishes a magazine about Scandinavian leather. We also reported on the passing of Bill Reis, the publisher of "The Leather Crafters & Saddlers Journal." Vivian Hutcheson, who presented at the May Annual, provided more resources for Gilding on Leather.
The exhibition LEATHER 2010: CONTAINMENT was highlighted the Autumn issue. We also started a new section about "Getting to Know CSCL Members" featuring Peter Grove. Bryan Goring and Robert Regan also contributed articles. The ending of the Woodstock Branch was mentioned in the editor's notes.
The Winter issue of 2010-2011 had an article by Dorothy McPherson about Don Taylor's Box Making Course and we got to know David McPherson. Pictures from the Norland Purse Making Workshop with Lauch Harrison were featured. Barbara Chynoweth reported on the folding of the Toronto Branch.
The Editor appreciates all those CSCL members who contributed to the year's Newsletters and looks forward to presenting more Member content, in the upcoming year.
Respectfully submitted, Madeleine Mitchell www.canadianleathercraft.org
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Membership
by Tracey Howard
I would like to welcome the new CSCL members to our club. As it stands right now we have 57 General members, 6 Students, 8 Fellows, 5 Associates, 5 Life and 1 Sustaining member.
Our membership has been up and down this year. January to the end of February has been the most active due to our Membership drive this year.
Membership Drive Report
by Tracey Howard and Rob Regan
This year we had a competition between the CSCL Branches. The branch that got the most new members wins and the prize is to get the same amount of money back to go towards the Guild. Mississauga was the winner. Congratulations Mississauga. Next year our membership drive for new members will be pay for 2 years membership and get the third for free. The person cannot have belonged to the CSCL in the last 3 years if they are rejoining.
The winner of the Drive was the Mississauga Branch.
Library
The Library Boxes were exchanged last fall. If anyone has any suggestions for new books to add to the Library Boxes please let me know.
Correspondence
by Pat Bullock
Get Well Cards and Sympathy Cards were sent out for various CSCL members.
Council of Fellows
by David McPherson, FCSCL, chairman
The Council of Fellows met at TUNDRA LEATHER on Sunday April 3, 2011 to conduct business and jury three applications for Associate standing, and entries from two branches for the Weston Trophy. The results of that meeting will be made known today.
It was great to have 5 pieces from each Branch entered for Weston Trophy. Although marks were not high, the competition was very close. It is also terrific to have members trying for Associate standing. All general members should read over carefully the requirements for advanced standing in CSCL and make preparations for application next year.
A proposal to help members understand the process of judging entries was considered. This will be tested at this Annual and discussed with the membership.
Thank you to all the CSCL judges for their time and efforts.
[The page is printed in a single column, but the opening lines of this report are out of order on it: after the heading "Council of Fellows: by David McPherson," come "The results of that meeting will be made known today." and "It was great to have 5 pieces from each Branch entered for Weston Trophy. Although marks were FCSCL, chairman", and only then the paragraph beginning "The Council of Fellows met at TUNDRA LEATHER", which runs on "... for the Weston Trophy not high, the competition was very close." The report above is set out in its intended order, matching the wording of the same report (same April 3, 2011 meeting) in the Society's 2011 annual report.]
Archives
No report.
Web Site
Respectfully submitted, Madeleine Mitchell for the CSCL Website
The CSCL website www.canadianleathercraft.org continues to provide information about CSCL to the worldwide web. We have had over 6500 hits!
We added a new editing program in 2010 that allows easier changes and updates as needed. The Executive Council asked about having a "members only" area where members can display their work and/or business and this will be investigated in the new year.
Your comments are always welcome and the editor is always looking for reader content and comments at [email address removed]
Tracey Howard moved that we accept the reports as read. Seconded by Sheena Burger. Carried.
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Branch Reports
Hamilton Chapter of the CSCL
Respectfully submitted Sean Dalgetty
Hamilton branch has had a very productive year, especially with getting the Annual arranged. We meet the second Wednesday of every month at Tundra Leather in downtown Hamilton.
We have run some workshops in the shop, but planning for this annual has taken most of the meeting time. Hamilton has been able to sign on a bunch of new members this year and some of those members are responsible for our Weston entries. We are looking forward to everyone enjoying this
2009-2010 Woodstock Branch Report
Submitted by Madeleine Mitchell
The Woodstock Branch hosted the 60th Anniversary Annual of CSCL, it was a special weekend in May 2010, with surprises, workshops, special guests and CSCL's warmth and friendship.
We held our annual potluck picnic in June and discussed the future of our Woodstock Branch. We agreed to meet in September to make our decision.
At the September meeting it was decided not to continue as a Branch. Members would either join another Branch or become Members-at-Large. The monies in the Branch account was delivered to the CSCL Treasurer to be used for a "Woodstock Heritage Award" to be awarded at both Annuals and Biennial Exhibitions.
Toronto Branch Report
Submitted by Barbara Chynoweth, President, Toronto Branch
It was with great regret that the Toronto Branch of The Canadian Society for Creative Leathercraft gave notice to the CSCL Executive at the December 2010 Executive Meeting that after 60 years of being they are ceasing operations of the club and folding the branch in the Spring of 2011.
The funds from the Toronto Branch are being dispersed as follows: $500.00 will go to each of the existing Branches and the remaining money will go to the Special Endowment Account to be used as Award Money in honour of Al Foss, Jack Meharg and Bruce White for their dedication and commitment to leathercraft. These Awards are still to be determined.
Norland Leather Craft Society Report for 2009-2010
Submitted by Tracey Howard
We had a great year this year. We recruited 4 new members to our club, 3 general members and 1 student, which bring our total to 19. We discussed what everyone wanted to do and we decided on purses for Sept, Oct and Nov. We invited Lauch Harrison to come and guide us along our way. We had lots of fun, laughs and of course fed him well. Thanks again Lauch. January we did butterfly brooches and different things. February we did belts, some were bedazzled with gems and some were carved and others were laced. We had lots of variety going on there. March meeting was a finish up meeting and Lauch was great to come and visit with his wife and son and helped us out once again. Thanks Lauch. Soon he is going to become one of the Norland guild. LOL.
We had been running low on funds for our guild so we decided to do some fundraising. We served hamburgers and hotdogs this summer again at the Norland Festival in July and we got to keep 10 % or our profits. We had a spaghetti dinner in October. It turned out not too bad and people wanted to know when we were having another one, so we decided we would have another one in September this year. We had a yard sale but it did not turn out so great. We are also having a Tupperware party in May of this year to raise funds.
Mississauga Branch Report
submitted by Ken Boroski
Mississauga has 14 members. They had their election of officers and the following are the new team for 2010-2011.
President: Ken Boroski, Past President: Barry Boyd, 1st Vice President: Stewart Cook, Treasurer: Barry Taylor, Secretary: Jim Wilkes, Program: Karen Weber and Phone: Joyce Scruton.
Barbara Chynoweth moved that all reports submitted be accepted. Seconded by Tracey Howard. Carried.
Tracey Howard moved that the Branch reports be accepted as read. Seconded by Jim Wilkes. Carried.
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Weston Trophy Competition
Lauch Harrison read the History of the Weston Trophy. There were two branch's entered this year. The Weston Trophy was then presented the Hamilton Branch. David McPherson read the critique on the pieces entered.
Hamilton 64.2% Mississauga 63.7%
New Business
Constitution -- Rob Regan moved that we amend the constitution to change the size of the executive Council. Seconded by Pat Bullock. Carried. The constitution will be revised and sent out prior to the next annual and will be voted on then.
Judging -- Sean Dalghetty spoke on how the pieces are judged. The fellows are working on a new system. Discussion followed on juding. Sean invited everyone to approach any of the Fellows for critique or suggestion's on their pieces.
2012 Annual -- Ken Boroski invited everyone to come to Mississagua for the 62nd Annual.
Adjournment: on motion by Sean Dalgetty www.canadianleathercraft.org
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The Canadian Society for Creative Leathercraft
Operating Account
April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011
2011 2010 Income Membership Dues $ 1,630.00 $ 1,030.00 Shows and Workshops 285.00 29.00 Closure of Woodstock Branch 1,519.14 0.00 New Award 300.00 0.00 Advertising in Bulletin 46.11 Annual Meeting 0.00 638.48 Total Income $ 3,780.25 $ 1,697.48 Expenses Membership, Postage and Stationary $ 0.00 $ 90.82 Annual Meeting Awards 190.00 200.00 Annual Meeting/Guest Speaker/President's Room 1,186.49 0.00 Bulletin 318.64 299.91 Web Charges 180.00 75.00 Shows and Workshops (Biennial Awards) 375.00 531.86 Supplies, Postage & Gifts 118.00 94.24 Dues and Membership (Crafters & Saddlers/OCC) 381.74 131.25 Bank Charges 52.90 51.04 Total Expenses $ 2,802.77 $ 1,474.12 Income Over Expenses $ 977.48 $ 223.36 Ledger Balance (Beginning of Year) $ 7,911.91 $ 7,688.87 Net change over year 977.48 223.36 Ledger Balance (End of year) $ 8,889.39 $ 7,911.91 CIBC Term Deposit $ 4,973.17 $ 4,965.72 Cash in Bank 8,889.39 7,911.91 Total Funds $13,862.56 $12,877.63 Bank Account Reconciliation Balance on Bank Statement March 31 $ 8,889.39 $ 7,911.91 Less Outstanding Cheques (0.00) (0.00) Plus Outstanding Deposits 0.00 0.00 Ledger Balance March 31 $ 8,889.39 $ 7,911.91
Respectfully Submitted Della Chynoweth
[This is the same FY2010-11 Operating Account statement printed the previous year in the Society's own 2011 annual report, reprinted here for approval alongside the year's minutes -- normal AGM practice, not a duplicate error.]
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The Canadian Society for Creative Leathercraft
Special Endowment Account
April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011
2011 2010
Ledger Balance beginning of year $ 5,375.85 $ 5,372.13
Income
Interest income net of charges 5.44 33.72
$ 5,381.29 $ 5,405.85
Expenses
Service charges 30.00 30.00
Ledger Balance End of Year $ 5,351.29 $ 5,375.85
Above Balance Made up as Follows
Michigan Leather Artisans $ 869.05 $ 873.01
Betty Heacock Award 2,021.14 2,028.96
Jean Hunter Memorial Fund 431.44 433.10
Draw Account 1,639.00 1,645.52
Library Account 390.66 392.43
$ 3,351.29 $ 5,375.85
Above Balances made up as follows
Bank Account Balance $ 3,351.29 $ 3,375.85
Term Deposit 2,000.00 2,000.00
$ 5,351.29 $ 5,375.85
Respectfully Submitted Della Chynoweth www.canadianleathercraft.org
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The Canadian Society for Creative Leathercraft
Slate of Officers for 2010 - 2012
[This page prints a home telephone number beside every name; those numbers are removed here under the Society’s 2011-and-later privacy rule, The page also spells Sean Dalgetty’s surname two ways on the same page — "Dalgetty" as Hamilton’s Branch President, "Dalghetty" in the Directors list — both kept exactly as printed, matching the same inconsistency in the Society’s 2011 annual report.]
Executive
Past President Phyllis McHale [telephone number removed] President Barbara Chynoweth [telephone number removed] 1st Vice President Lauch Harrison [telephone number removed] 2nd Vice President Rob Regan [telephone number removed] Secretary Della Chynoweth [telephone number removed] Corresponding Secretary Pat Bullock [telephone number removed] Treasurer Della Chynoweth [telephone number removed]
Branch Presidents
Hamilton Sean Dalgetty [telephone number removed] Mississauga Ken Boroski [telephone number removed] Norland Tracey Howard [telephone number removed]
Directors
Barry Taylor [telephone number removed] Dorothy McPherson [telephone number removed] Joyce Scruton [telephone number removed] Sean Dalghetty [telephone number removed] Ken Boroski [telephone number removed] Nancy Durham [telephone number removed] Lauren McPherson [telephone number removed] Peter Grove [telephone number removed] Jim Wilkes [telephone number removed] David McPherson [telephone number removed] Paul Kitchener [telephone number removed]
Ex-Officio
Chairman - Council of Fellows David McPherson [telephone number removed] Teaching Standards Ruth Haig/Lauch Harrison [telephone number removed] Editor - Canadian Leathercraft Madeleine Mitchell [telephone number removed] Membership Tracey Howard [telephone number removed] Librarian Sandra Roberts [telephone number removed]
Special Committees (appointed in 2010)
Membership Drive Tracey Howard, Rob Regan Workshops Madeleine Mitchell, Lauch Harrison
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The Canadian Society for Creative Leathercraft
2012 Reports from the CSCL Committees
1st Vice President
Respectfully submitted by Lauch Harrison
As 1st vice I had the opportunity to travel and help Norland with some of the regular monthly meetings. We had a chance to do some set up on thonged purses with a tapered gusset, a couple of large hip bags and a carved pastoral scene project. The hospitality was super and everyone was very forthcoming and eager to get work on the leather.
2nd Vice President
Respectfully submitted by Rob Regan
This past year has been fairly quiet for me.
Membership Report
Respectfully submitted by Tracey Howard
Another year has come & gone and we lost some general members and members-at-large but also have gained some too. We have 3 guilds remaining Hamilton, Mississauga & Norland. We have members-at-large that are scattered all over the place from Calgary, Alberta to here in Ontario. We lost a long time member Ruth Haig. She was a member of the Hamilton guild since 1960, she was a Life Member and a Fellow. In 2000 she received the OVSA award for over 35 years of service. We have a total of 70 members. General members 52, Fellows 7, Associates 3, Students 6, Life 4 and Sustaining member 1.
Library Report
Respectfully submitted by Sandra Roberts
No changes have happened this year. If anyone has any suggestions for new books to add to the Library Boxes please let the new Librarian know.
Newsletter 2011-2012 Editor's Report
Respectfully submitted by Madeleine Mitchell
In the past year, the "Canadian Leathercrafter" has been published and emailed four times.
The Spring issue of the newsletter reported the events of the 61st Anniversary of CSCL. Hosted by the Hamilton Branch, members enjoyed a special weekend with Hamilton winning the Weston Trophy. Craftsman, Salon ribbons and Special awards were listed along with the new awards that included the Junior Award won by, I believe, our youngest member, Julia Malec. It was also the edition announcing the folding of the Toronto Branch, CSCL's first Branch.
The Summer issue featured news from a former CSCL member, Harold Brister, who now makes his home in Prince Edward Island but continues to keep his hands busy in his leather craft shop. CSCL continues its association with "The Leather Crafters & Saddlers Journal." Bryan Goring of the Mississauga Branch provided an in-depth article about his journey involved in recovering a leather chair.
The Autumn issue featured a tribute to our Ruth M. Haig who passed away September 1, 2011. A force not to be forgotten, Ruth will stay in our memories as a CSCL Fellow, a teacher, and a fine individual. Norland's President Tracey Howard, a third generation Leathercrafter, wrote an article about CSCL's most Northern Branch.
The Winter issue of 2011-2012 confronted the issue of Privacy and CSCL's publications, both in print and online through the website. With the details of the Annual in this issue and the list of the Awards and Ribbons, the Mississauga Branch is eagerly looking forward to the 2012 Annual Weekend. The History of the Weston Trophy was explored and an in-depth article called "Forgotten Tools" provided by Lauch Harrison of the Hamilton Branch filled out the edition.
The Editor appreciates all those CSCL members who contributed to the year's Newsletters and looks forward to presenting more Member content, in the next year.
Council of Fellows Report
Respectfully submitted by David McPherson, FCSCL, Chairman
The Council of Fellows, all seven of us, met at TUNDRA LEATHER on Sunday April 1, 2012 to conduct business and jury four applications for Associate standing, and entries from two branches for the Weston Trophy. The results of that meeting will be made known today.
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It was great to have 5 pieces from each Branch entered for Weston Trophy. It is also terrific to have members trying for Associate standing and being successful. We welcome three new Associates. All general members should read over carefully the requirements for advanced standing in CSCL and make preparations for application next year.
Thank you to all the CSCL judges for their time and efforts.
Having held the position of Chairman of the Council of Fellows for six years, I am happy to pass the position to another Fellow. Please welcome Sean Dalgetty as your new Chairman.
Workshop Report 2011-2012
Respectfully Submitted for the Workshop Committee, Lauch Harris A.C.S.C.L.
[Printed "Lauch Harris" here rather than "Lauch Harrison" as everywhere else in this document and the rest of the archive; kept exactly as printed.]
The Workshop report is woefully short of news. Planned workshops (leather wrapped hand stitched book, and sandals) were cancelled leaving us with very little too offer to our Membership. Please contact me if you would like to hold a workshop and I will arrange it for you. Our committee is always looking for suggestions on what you would like to learn.
Corresponding Secretary Report
Respectfully submitted by Pat Bullock
Sympathy cards were sent out to family's of members that passed on over the year. If you know of anyone having a special occasion or in hospital let me know at [email address removed], I would be glad to drop them a line from the CSCL.
Web Site Report
Respectfully submitted, Madeleine Mitchell for the CSCL Website
The CSCL website www.canadianleathercraft.org was updated numerous times during the past year, thanks to the editing program installed last year. To date, we have had about 9,300 hits!
As mentioned in the Editor's Report, Privacy concerns are a major consideration in what to publish in the web pages. As your Executive Council discusses ways of protecting CSCL members, the website will continue to provide news and dates of upcoming events.
A Facebook Group called [Facebook page removed] has also been formed. Facebook members can access the website through their FB account. This Group can facilitate Member-to-Member communication and hopefully, interest readers enough to become new members. Be sure to tell your Facebook friends about the Canadian Leathercraft Group. Also look for the Facebook Page for [Facebook page removed] -- more information about CSCL and again a direct way to communicate and share.
Your comments are always welcome and the editor is always looking for reader content and comments at [email address removed] www.canadianleathercraft.org
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2011-12 Branch Reports
Hamilton Branch Report
Respectfully submitted Sean Dalgetty, F.C.S.C.L.
Meeting every second Wednesday of the month, 16 members in Hamilton Branch gather at Tundra Leather to pursue some points of interest regarding leatherwork. Generally led by our Fellows Peter and Sean, they explain and demonstrate techniques that can be used in ongoing projects. We have done Carving, Gusset Construction, Hand Stitching and we had an excellent Travel Log of Lester and Lima's trip to Sheridan Wyoming, Fort Worth, Texas and all points West.
Mississauga Branch Report
submitted by Ken Ken Boroski
The main focus of the Mississauga Branch was the CSCL Annual Meeting and Awards. We wanted the Annual to be a first rate, top notch affair. The theme of the Annual is "Days of Yore," stressing the leatherwork done by past members and leather workers everywhere.
We are very fortunate to have as a guest for the weekend, Mr. Peter Main, who is a Stohlman award winner, and is a renowned leatherworker and artist. Mr. Main will be attending the entire weekend and will be available to all members and attendees.
Throughout the past year, the Mississauga Branch is represented every Saturday morning at Tandy Leather Factory, by Paul Kitchener, Fellow, CSCL. Paul leads the morning group by instruction, teaching, showing, watching and supporting all levels of craft person. Paul and Linda have been instrumental in obtaining Mr. Main for the weekend of the Annual.
The Branch also manned a booth at the Ancaster Street Festival, held in Ancaster. Karen Weber was kind enough to allow the guild to share her booth, and promote our leatherwork and the Mississauga guild. We tried to conduct a demonstration at every meeting. In the past we have had carving demonstrations, dyeing, lacing and geometric stamping.
Overall, I feel 2012 was a good year for the Mississauga Guild with involvement from all members.
Norland Branch Report
Submitted by Tracey Howard
We currently have 19 members in our guild. In September the Club held a Spaghetti Dinner to help raise money for the club, we had a very good turnout and we will be holding another one this coming September 15th.
We started in September with leather burning which everyone had great fun doing, it took us 2 classes to finish. We talked about what we were going to do over the year but most of the ideas went by the weigh side. In November we worked on bookends and celebrated Christmas as we do not have a meeting in December. At our January meetings we decided we were going to watch some videos on stamping, carving & colour out of the CSCL library. We had lots of fun because the movies I'm sure were from the 1960's but we still got lots out of them, everyone learned something new, because we decided we were going to follow the videos and do a stamping project and a carving project. So for the next 3 meeting that is what we did, we went back to basics and we also had a visit from Lauch and his delightful wife.
Some of our members are unsure what all the tools are for so this really helped us, me for sure to get a better grip on the tools. In May we are going to dye the carving project that we did from the video. In June we will be having our Branch BBQ. This year we are going to meet during the summer months.
Treasurers Report
Respectfully submitted by Della Chynoweth
Our Endowment account was closed and moved into the General Funds account this past year. WE are using bookkeeping to track the funds so you will note the Treaurer's report is a little different than from previous years. If you have any questions regarding the report please feel free to ask.
Auditors Report
The financial books for 2011/2012 were audited and found to be in order. Respectfully submitted by Phyllis McHale and Barbara Chynoweth.
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The Canadian Society for Creative Leathercraft
Operating Account
April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012
2012 2011 Income Membership Dues $ 1,642.50 $ 1,630.00 Shows and Workshops 0.00 285.00 Closure of other Account 3,351.31 1,519.14 New Award 100.00 300.00 Interest/Adv In Bulletin 8.00 46.11 Annual Meeting 165.50 0.00 Total Income $ 4,267.31 $ 1,697.48 Expenses Membership, Postage and Stationary $ 20.00 $ 0.00 Annual Meeting Awards 329.73 190.00 Awards 90.00 0.00 Annual Meeting/Guest Speaker/President's Room 0.00 1,186.49 Bulletin 261.66 318.64 Web Charges (2 years) 678.00 180.00 Shows and Workshops (Biennial Awards) 452.00 375.00 Supplies, Postage & Gifts 216.15 118.00 Dues and Membership (OCC Awards Donation/OCC) 375.00 381.74 Mileage 80.00 0.00 Bank Charges 49.72 52.90 Total Expenses $ 2,552.26 $ 2,802.77 Income Over Expenses $ 2,715.05 $ 977.48 Ledger Balance (Beginning of Year) $ 8,889.39 $ 7,911.91 Net change over year 2,715.05 977.48 Ledger Balance (End of year) $11,604.44 $ 8,889.39 CIBC Term Deposit $ 4,993.06 $ 4,973.17 GIC 2.000.00 Cash in Bank 11,604.44 8,889.39 Total Funds $18,597.50 $13,862.56 Bank Account Reconciliation Balance on Bank Statement March 31 $ 11.604.44 $ 8,889.39 Less Outstanding Cheques (0.00) (0.00) Plus Outstanding Deposits 0.00 0.00 Ledger Balance March 31 $11,604.44 $ 8,889.39
Respectfully Submitted Della Chynoweth www.canadianleathercraft.org
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Special Endowment Account
April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012
2012 2011
Michigan Soft Leather $ 869.05 $ 869.05
Jean Hunter 431.44 431.44
Betty Heacock 1,971.14 2,021.14
London Award 80.00 100.00
Hilda Chynoweth Award 80.00 100.00
Toronto Award 100.00 100.00
MSCL Award 100.00 100.00
Woodstock Award 1,519.14 1,519.14
Training Fund 5,000.00 5,000.00
Draw Fund 1,639.00 1,639.00
Library Fund 390.66 390.66
$12,080.43 $12,170.43
Total Funds Available $18,597.50 $14,240.68
Awards and Endowments 12,080.43 8,375.85
General Funds Available $ 6,517.07 $ 5,864.83
Respectfully Submitted Della Chynoweth
[The two right-hand columns on this page do not sum to the printed totals in every row -- e.g. the endowment sub-total is printed as $12,080.43 both for 2012 (correct) and elsewhere as $12,170.43 for 2011, and "Total Funds Available" for 2011 is printed as $14,240.68 though the Operating Account page gives the 2011 closing balance as $13,862.56 -- kept exactly as printed rather than reconciled.]
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The Canadian Society for Creative Leathercraft
Slate of Officers for 2012 - 2014
[This page prints a home telephone number beside every name; those numbers are removed here under the Society's 2011-and-later privacy rule.]
Executive
Past President Barbara Chynoweth [telephone number removed] President Lauch Harrison [telephone number removed] 1st Vice President Rob Regan [telephone number removed] 2nd Vice President Vacant Secretary Della Chynoweth [telephone number removed] Corresponding Secretary Pat Bullock [telephone number removed] Treasurer Della Chynoweth [telephone number removed]
Branch Presidents
Hamilton Sean Dalgetty [telephone number removed] Mississauga Ken Boroski [telephone number removed] Norland Tracey Howard [telephone number removed]
Directors
Dorothy McPherson [telephone number removed] Joyce Scruton [telephone number removed] Sean Dalghetty [telephone number removed] Ken Boroski [telephone number removed] Nancy Durham [telephone number removed] Lauren McPherson [telephone number removed] Peter Grove [telephone number removed] Jim Wilkes [telephone number removed] David McPherson [telephone number removed] Paul Kitchener [telephone number removed]
Ex-Officio
Chairman - Council of Fellows Sean Dalgetty [telephone number removed] Teaching Standards Lauch Harrison [telephone number removed] Editor - Canadian Leathercraft Madeleine Mitchell [telephone number removed] Membership Tracey Howard [telephone number removed] Librarian Vacant
Special Committees
Workshops Lauch Harrison, Peter Grove, Sean Dalgetty
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