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30th ANNUAL MEETING
CANADIAN SOCIETY FOR CREATIVE LEATHERCRAFT
SUN VALLEY MOTOR INN, Belleville, Ont.
Friday evening, April 18th - Sunday morning, April 20th, 1980
Friday
April 18th 7:00 pm Registration - Irene Girling
Set up displays in convention room
9:30-11:00 pm Judging for Salon and Craftsman ribbons
Saturday
April 19th 9:00 am Breakfast on your own
9:00-10:00 am Registration (Cloughley
Membership in convention room - Kay
Draw tickets on sale - Vera Ferrara
9:30-10:00 am Coffee in convention room
10:00-12:00 am Business meeting in convention room;
election of officers, presentation of
Fellows and Associates; branch
competition awards; appraisal of Weston
Trophy articles; Helen Wheaton outlines
Fellow and Associate requirements;
Question Box.
12:00-1:00 pm Lunch on your own, and draws
1:30-3:00 pm DEMONSTRATIONS:
1 - Gladys Riddell - Picture Framing
2 - Howard Brock - Carving
3 - Marian Kehoe - Flower Making
3:00-3:30 pm Coffee break and draws
3:30-5:00 pm DEMONSTRATIONS:
1 - Carol McLean - Covered Bottles
2 - Helen Wheaton - Saddle Stitching
3 - Hope Drysdale - Book Covers
6:00 pm DINNER - guest speaker
9:00 pm SALE
9:30 pm Dismantle displays
Sunday
April 20th 9:30 am Breakfast on your own
10:00-11:00 am Films
** Room checkout time is 2 o'clock **
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PRESIDENT'S REPORT: Welcome to the 30th Amuel Meeting of the Canadian Society for Creative
Leathercraft.
I often wonder what the charter members think of what we are doing with their brain child -
rather child of their hearts, for where else would you find the amount of thought, energy and dedication
that was put into the forming of our society. We do have many such loyal members today. I have
appreciated the friendly fellowship all members have shown me, and being president these past two years
has truly been a great honour for me. I thank all members of the executive council for their so very
cheerful help and co-operation during my term of office, This past year there have been five
well-attended executive meetings held at Harbourfront, Toronto, It takes dedicated workers - some drive
over one hundred and twenty miles to attend the meetings and this year two of the meetings have
necessarily been long ones - and then drive 211 that distance to arrive back home at 2 or 3 in the
morning. Is it too much to ask each and every member to make some contribution to your society - better
craftsmanship, new designs, techniques, articles for Canadian Leathercraft, support of branches, work at
the C.N.E., entries for the biennial exhibitions and attending workshops. Above all else, we ask you to
enjoy the fellowship and friendly exchange of ideas that are so much a part of every leathercraft
meeting.
1979 at the C.N.E. was quite successful. The workers are to be congratulated on a job well done.
We have been asked to participate again this year. The Arts, Crafts and Hobbies building has been
completely rebuilt inside for the 1980 season. Our booth will be in approximately the same spot, but
there have been many changes to make the place more attractive and convenient for the exhibitors as well
as for the public. There is to be another banner cutest this year with three prizes in each group: (1)
C.N.E. or Arts, Crafts and Hobbies, (2) Your own craft, (3) General. Remembering the banners of 1978,
this should be quite a challenge.
Ontario Craft Council has appointed an affiliates representative,
Stephen Dryden. There have been several meetings with Stephen and O.C.C. staff and a much better
understanding of each others ideas and needs has been achieved,
Due to circumstances beyond our control,
mailings of the Canadian Leathercraft were delayed this year. Every one should have received their four
copies of the year by now. Our sincere thanks to the editor, Margaret
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Monteith, for doing such excellent work under trying conditions.
In March we held our first
general workshop - not exactly a workshop - it was a Design Weekend with William Hodge. Mr. Hodge had
done a lot of preparatory work in adapting his teaching to leathercraft. The general _
feeling of
those who attended was that if they went home and did their homework, "Design" would start to work
for them as well as for the gifted few, A weekend in the fall and another in the spring have been
booked at Harbourfront, Toronto, for workshops. What they are to be about hasn't been decided yet.
Would all members, especially the members-at-large, send in their requests for consideration? Dates
will be announced in our next bulletin.:
Plans have been made for our 1980 Exhibition. This will be
opened at the Woodstock Art Gallery on Nevember 14th, closing on December 6th. 'The exhibition will
then move on to Barrie, and hopefully Toronto and Hamilton will be able to find a gallery to house it
for a short period. We hope every one is busy planning his or her outstanding piece of leather work.
Let us all make a special effort. Jurying will be on October 24th.
At our February 28th executive
meeting, there was much discussion of the needs of the members~at-large. We have received two
requests from ex-executive council members, (one of whom is a member-at-large) for copies of our
executive minutes, It was agreed that since not all members would be interested, and the cost of
mailing being prohibitive, we will, on written application from a member, send them a copy of the
minutes, This will be on a yearly basis only. We would hope that these members would supply some
input in the form of constructive suggestions,
Once again, I thank all members of C.S.C.L. for the
hard work they have done this past two years - also your friendly words of encouragement have been
sincerely appreciated.
I wish the incoming president every success, Respectfully submitted, Beula
Reynolds
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MINUTES OF THE 29TH ANNUAL MEETING, April 21, 1979:
The 29th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Society
for Creative Leathercraft was held at the Continental Inn, Barrie, Ontario.
The business meeting was
called to order by the President, Beula Reynolds. Minutes of the last meeting were adopted as
circulated, on a motion by Kay Cloughley, seconded by Jack Meharg. Motion of adoption of all reports
as circulated was made by Olivia Smith, seconded by Gel Brigden.
The President read her report.
Correspondence: Lorna Robson read a letter from Belleville Branch inviting us to Belleville for the
1980 annual meeting.
Library Chairman, Jessie Little, congratulated those who used the books. We have
363 books on hand, and only four were missing. Norland, Windsor and members-at-large are to pick up
books at this meeting, and each branch are to pick up their book boxes. Council of Fellows: Helen
Wheaton, chairman - Helen reported no applications for Fellow or Associate standing. A review of the
requirements is to be published in Canadian Leathercraft.
THE WESTON TROPHY, as usual, was the
highlight of the meeting. Jack Meharg called on Hamilton Branch as winners of the 1979 trophy.
Hamilton was first with 92%, Woodstock second with 86.3%, Toronto 3rd with 84.5%, and Barrie 4th with
83.8%. Appraisal of the articles was done by Carol McLean, assisted by Jessie Little. Members
submitting articles were asked to include a short resume with their work. There are times when this
helps Judges, especially in their decisions regarding practical uses.
Exhibitions Chairman, Clara
Cavanagh, reported on the 1978 biennial exhibition. Members who had work accepted were presented with
exhibition ribbons,
Life Memberships were presented by Kay Cloughley. This is one way we have of
showing our appreciation of people who have, in past years, laid the groundwork that we enjoy today:
MAE MacKINNON, widow of Don MacKinnon, who inspired a great many in the field of leathercraft, He was a
teacher, was famous for lifelike portraits and scenic pictures done in leather. Mae, herself, is an
expert in glove making and was responsible for much of the ground work that took place before the
C.S.C.L. was established. Charter member June 1950.
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-5- JEAN NEWTON became a member in 1951, associate in 1954 and a fellow in 1957. Jean has held
office as chairman of Toronto branch, president of C.S.C.L. and chirman of I.A.L.C. She has won
awards from the C.N. Handcraft Guild, C.N.E., P.N.E. and C.S.C.L. WINNIFRED COOMBS became a member
in 1951. She has always been a hardworking member of Toronto branch, and was responsible for the
organization of several annual meetings held at Woodgreen Centre. She served on the executive
council for several years and held the position of membership chairman for several years.
FRED BROWN
became a member in 1953, associate in 1960 and fellow in 1963. Fred has served on the executive
council for many years, was president for four years. He is a teacher of leathercraft, and famous
for his 3D tooling and turned edges, and has won many awards for his work. His position as the
manager of the Arts, Crafts and Hobbies building at the C.N.E. each year is only one indication that
Fred is interested in all phases of craft work.
Jack Meharg, vice president, presented the Norland
Branch. we welcome this new branch - they are an enthusiastic group and will be a definite asset to
C.S.C.L.
May Corbett, chairman of the nominating committee, presented the following slate of
officers: Past President -~ May Corbett President - Beula Reynolds 1st vice president - Hope
Drysdale
2nd vice president - Jack Meharg Treasurer. - Dorothy Muma Corresponding Secretary - Lorna
Robson Recording Secretary - Madeleine Mitchell Moved by May Corbett, seconded by Carol McLean that
these positions be declared filled. Carried. Members of the executive council: Fred Brown Kay
Cloughley Bea Austin George McPhail Carol McLean Mary Patterson Peggy Weaver Margaret Monteith Fred
Patterson Olivia Smith Ruth Haig Laura Bush Jessie Little Moved by May Corbett, seconded by Muriel
McKnight that nominations be closed for executive council. Carried.
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The ex-officio members of the Council are as follows; ' Archivist and Teaching Standards - Robert
Muma; Chairman of Council of Fellows _ - Helen Wheaton
Branch Presidents: Barrie Joy Findlay
Belleville - Margaret Hunt Hamilton - Muriel McKnight Norland - Hilda Chynoweth Toronto - Gladys
Riddell Woodstock - Madeleine Mitchell Windsor - Dan Oullette Officers and members of executive
council were introduced by May Corbett.
The president then announced the program for the rest of the
day, and thanked Barrie Branch for their very efficient handling of all details.
The Question Box
provided a lively exchange. Fred Brown, Nora Huyck, Sadie Roebuck and Jessie Little were on the
panel.
During the afternoon, demonstrations on box covering, inlay and onlay, variations of flower
design, spatter dyeing, belts, nature tan etc., moccasins, and saddle stitching kept every one
engrossed.
After a delicious dinner, the guest speaker, Mr. Lloyd Cook, gave a very interesting talk
on animal conservation and identified the beautiful skins he had on display. A surprising number of
questions kept him busy for some time after his talk. This was followed by a sale of private
member's tools, leather, etc., and the taking down of displays.
Sunday morning a number of slides on
salon pieces were shown. It was interesting to see the work of former years. Members of Barrie
Branch are to be congratulated on providing us with an interesting and inspiring (and comfortable)
week end. Respectfully submitted, Terry Burt
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COUNCIL OF FELLOWS:
The 1979 Annual Meeting of the Council of Fellows was held on March 30th, 1979,
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Muma, 118 Hazelton Avenue, Toronto, Ontario.
Chairman Helen
Wheaton presided. Nine Fellows were present, Minutes were recorded by the secretary, Carol McLean.
Weston Trophy: Four Branches competed - Barrie, Hamilton, Toronto and Wood stock. The trophy was won
by Hamilton, with an average of 92%.
Associate Membership: No applications were received.
Fellow
Membership: No applications were received.
The Fellows met again on the Friday evening of C.S.C.L.
Annual Meeting with (9) Fellows present. Two Fellows judged for Salon Swards, with six articles
selected. A board of selection was appointed of five Fellow members to jury for Craftsman Awards,
with thirty (30) articles selected. Ribbons were awarded at the dinner on Saturday night. (List of
awards was published in Canadian Leathercraft, Summer 1979). On August 15th, 1979, a meeting was
held at the Arts, Crafts and Hobbies Building at the C.N.E. for the purpose of screening articles
submitted for sale at the C.N.E. Eight (8) Fellows were present. (For surther particulars, see report
of the C.N.E. sale). Again I would encourage the members of C.S.C.L. to try for Associate or Fellow
standing. I know you are out there. Why not try? I do mean you. Respectfully submitted,
Helen M.
Wheaton, FCSCL Chairman, Council of Fellows.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE PERIOD March 6, 1979 to March 17, 1980:
Bank Balance forward March 6, 1979 $ 3,021.06
Receipts:
Memberships $ 855.00
Exhibitions 7,623.93
Sales of Bulletin 46.35
Annual Meeting (net) 321.03
Rebates 100.00
Investment Interest - General 200.00
Interest - Award Fund 59.02
Bank interest & Exchange 122.97 9,328.30
$ 12,349.36
Payments:
Exhibitions
Sales $ 6,182.26
Boxes for pins 19.06
Insurance 50.00
Accounting 50.00
Petty Cash 100.00
Supplies 160.84
Telephone 3.49
Award 50.00
Miscellaneous expenses 117.75 $6,733.40
"Canadian Leathercraft"
Postage 70.58
Printing 525.15
Typing 112.00 707.73
Annual Meeting
Postage 35.00
Awards 93.51
Photos 20.00
Printing 135.62
Telephone 31.09
President's Expenses 42.00 357.22Page 9
General Expenses
Postage & Stationery 64.81
Printing 92.62
Workshop 207.00
Storage 100.00
President's expenses 25.80
OCC Publications 15.00
OCC Membership 50.00
Anne Hook Award Fund 50.00
Insurance 40.00
Telephone 30.04
Bank charges 1.00 676.27 8,474.62
Balance on hand March 17, 1980 3,874.62
$ 12,349.36NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENT, March 17, 1980:
Allocated Funds in Bank Balance:
Interest on Michigan Leather Artisans
Fund (for awards) 230.05
Draw Fund 366.67 596.72
Working Balance to start new year $ 3,278.021) In addition to above bank balance, we have $2,000.00 invested in Guaranteed Investment Certificates with Canada Permanent Trust, representing surplus funds, interest being used for current expenses.
2) The money turned over to C.S.C.L. by the Michigan Leather Artisans and the International Assembly of Leathercraftsmen ($638.00) is invested in a Guaranteed Investment Certificate with Canada Permanent Trust, and the yearly interest is accumulated in allocated funds in the general account.
Respectfully submitted,
Dorothy Muma, Treasurer George McPhail, Auditor
Olivia Smith, Auditor
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MEMBERSHIP REPORT for year ending March 31, 1980:
Branch Memberships -
Barrie 12
Belleville 17
Hamilton 23 Included are -
Norland 13
Toronto 44 Honourary Life 11
Windsor 8 Fellows 15
Woodstock 20 Associates 30
Sustaining Members 6
Members-at-large 41
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You will notice that our membership has fallen from the total of 205
members last year at this time. It is regrettable that
we have lost some valuable and active members through illness and death. In order to keep our
organization growing and thriving, all branches and individual members should be constantly and
actively seeking new members for C.S.C.L.
Respectfully submitted,
Kay Cloughley, Membership
Chairman.
EDITORIAL REPORT:
Another year has gone by and 3 issues of "Canadian Leathercraft" have
been published. I hope the fourth issue will be mailed before the Annual.
I would like to thank every
one for their co-operation and hard work in preparing these issues. It has been a struggle with the
mail this year.
Information or suggestions for "Canadian Leathercraft" would be appreciated.
Respectfully submitted, Margaret Monteith, Editor.
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PUBLICITY REPORT: "Make It With Leather" published information about C.S.C.L. and the annual meeting
at Barrie in the July 1979 issue. Reports of the 1979 annual meeting were mailed to all affiliate
craft magazines. Announcement of "Leather 80" at Woodstock has been sent to O.C.C. I have taken black
and white photos of the Workshop at Harbourfront with Mr. Hodge, and hopefully I will have a more
complete pictorial report to present for 1980-81. For best results, publicize C.S.C.L. at your local
level. Keep up the good work. Respectfully submitted, Muriel McKnight. LIBRARY REPORT 1979 - 1980:
The Members-at-Large Library was not used during the past year. Your Executive decided to make this
box of books the "Norland Box", These may be obtained from the librarian at the annual meeting.
During 1980 your library committee will remove from the boxes a number of unused books. This will
enable the committee to add new books and keep the weight down. Your committee would like to thank
the branch librarians for their efforts. The committee for 1979 - 1980 consisted of: Chairman -
Jessie Little Treasurer - Fred Brown Jean Hunter Olivia Smith Balance on hand, $510.34 Respectfully
submitted,
Jessie M. Little, Librarian,
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REPORT OF THE C.N.E. SALE, 1979:
Twenty-five people submitted 2,485 articles, of which 1,944 were sold
for a dollar value of $7,179.20, giving a commission of $1,435.94 to
the guild.
Thanks to all members who participated, and especially to our members-
at-large. It is only through your participation that the sale is a
success.
There will be another banner competition in 1980. Get busy on your
ideas and get involved.
Respectfully submitted,
Hope Drysdale.
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BRANCH REPORTS: -
BARRIE:
Four business and four workshop meetings were held.
On July 29th we enjoyed a potluck picnic
at the home of Clarence and May Corbett.
The following assisted in the booth at the C.N.E. Toronto Exhibition:
Sherle Bottrill, Clara Cavanagh, Kay Cloughley, May Corbett, Emma Knowles, Lorna McVanel, Margaret Pratt,
Russ Stevenson.
At our first workshop on September 15th, we were very pleased to have Gladys Riddell from
Toronto, who very ably demonstrated photo framing. A follow-up workshop on this was held on October 15th.
In November, Clara Cavanagh demonstrated Cuir Bouilli. This was another excellent demonstration.
On
December 9th, Joy Findlay, our president, entertained the members at a potluck supper held in her home -
another happy occasion. Prior to the supper we visited the Simcoe County Museum to see the "Old Fashioned
Christmas" sponsored by Simcoe County Arts & Crafts Association, where interesting displays and
demonstrations were viewed.
We participated in the craft sale at the winter carnival in the Downtown
Centre, Barrie, on the weekend of February 16 - 17.
Respectfully submitted,
Sherle Bottrill,
Secretary, Barrie Branch.
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BELLEVILLE BRANCH:
We, of the Belleville Branch, welcome each and every one to this years' Annual and
hope that you learn as much, and enjoy yourselves as much, as when we have attended other Annuals at other
places.
In the Fall, we made handshaped bookmarks for the residents of one of our nursing homes. Also we
enjoyed a workshop on Cuir Bouilli with Clara Cavanagh instructing. Since the coming of the new year we
have made name tags for the Annual, as well as keeping busy on our own individual projects for display.
As
in previous years, we spent two days at the C.N.E. in the C.S.C.L. booth. In March, Laura Bush and Margaret
Hunt attended the William Hodge workshop in Toronto. We in Belleville are happy to host this Annual
Meeting, and extend a hearty welcome to all who attend. Enjoy yourselves. Our executive for 1979-1980:
President - Margaret Hunt Past President - Laura Bush Vice President - Irene Girling Secretary - Marilyn
Harry Treasurer - Lorraine Moon Respectfully submitted,
Marilyn Harry, Secretary.
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HAMILTON BRANCH:
We meet on the second Friday each month from October through May, average attendance of
14 with 1 new member this year.
After the business meeting each night, Ruth Haig presented the following
programs:
March '79 - Election of officers and knife sharpening, Ruth Haig
April - Bea Austin-Molding leather with heated ball bearing tools
May - Jessie Strain - soft leather flowers
June - pot luck supper and Lillian Beech-pattern organizing and
helpful hints
October - Our group and guests from other branches went to McMaster
University where John Holmes demonstrated book binding and
gold leaf work
November - Muriel McKnight - poinsettias
December - pot luck supper, silent auction and sing song, after which
Christine Whitlock of Artisans Guild presented slides showing local artisans at work
Jan. '80 - cancelled due to sickness and bad weather
February - Ruth Haig followed through on Jessie Little's plug embossing
and water soluble dye technique. Ruth worked on a
prepared wallet back which was later drawn for.
Two workshops during the year were: May '79 - Dorothy Proctor, gloves
Nov. '79 - Carol McLean, covering bottles with leather.
Our branch took part in the Artisans sale in November.
During the C.N.E., we manned the booth several days and supplied articles
both for display and sale. Also at the C.N.E. Hope Drysdale won 1 first,
1 second and 1 third prize; Alf Morris won 1 first and 1 third prize; Ruth
Haig won 2 first, 1 second and 1 third prizes.
At the Rockton Fair, Jessie Strain won 15 prizes and at Galt 16 prizes;
at Rockton Fair Hope Drysdale won 5 prizes.
June Somerville, Exhibitions convenor, kept our work before the public at
the Terryberry Library, Westdale Library and the Ancaster Library.
The highlight of the year was Hamilton branch winning the Weston Trophy.
Our executive for 1980 - 1981: Past President - Muriel McKnight
President - Lorna Robson
Vice President - Ruth Haig
Secretary - Lillian Beech
Treasurer - Irene Kirkland
Respectfully submitted,
Lillian Beech, Secretary.
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NORLAND BRANCH:
Regular meetings of the Norland Branch are held the last Thursday of
every month. The executive meetings are held on the second Thursday of
the month.
We have a membership of eleven.
In May we had a general meeting. In June some of the members went to
Tom Spatafores in Coe Hill for a workshop. We did not hold meetings in
July and August.
In September we had an executive meeting, and on September 20th held our
general meeting. Hilda Chynoweth gave a demonstration on setting domes.
In October we held our executive meeting and general meeting. We made
maple leaves for name tags and did spatter dyeing on paper. We had one
new member join.
In November we had a general meeting and worked on articles for the
convention. There was no meeting in December. There was a business meeting in January.
The weather in February was bad so there was no meeting. In March we
had an executive meeting and the regular meeting with the election of
officers.
Norland Branch Executive 1979 - 1980:
President - Hilda Chynoweth
Vice President - Peggy Weaver
Secretary - Grace Graham
Treasurer - Dorothy Brown
Respectfully submitted,
Grace Graham, Secretary.
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TORONTO BRANCH:
This year has been marked by much success and several changes. The most noticeable change
has been our nove to Harbourfront for our monthly meetings.
The meetings themselves were well attended
and consisted of:
October '79 - Many Hobbies, Many Tools - Gel Bridgen
November - Tools and substitutes - Don Argue
December - Patterns - The use of - Dave Elliott
- Making - Gladys Riddell
January '80 - Leather and Dyes - Fred Brown
February - Tool, Pattern & Dye Sale - Jack Meharg, Auctioneer
March - Mexican Top Braided Belts - Madeleine Mitchell
April - Design Dyeing - Mary Patterson
May - Leather Garment Construction - Mary Zatyko
June - Filagree Leather - Carol McLean
The many demonstrations were capably
done and the samples used and shown were of the highest calibre. These people deserve a great deal of
praise for their expertise and enthusiasm.
Our attendance has been quite stable at 20 to 25 members
monthly.
C.S.C.L. had a weekend workshop at Harbourfront with Bill Hodges giving an interesting seminar on
design which culminated with a discussion of the design elements used by members on the pieces they
brought to the seminar.
The C.N.E. booth was well-staffed, and sales were higher this year.
Toronto Branch
executive for 1979 - 1980:
President - Gladys Riddell
Past President - Robert Sutton
Vice President - Jack Meharg
Secretary - Ralph Whatley
Treasurer - George McPhail
Respectfully submitted,
Gladys Riddell, President.
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WOODSTOCK BRANCH:
Since the 1979 Annual, Woodstock has had a very busy year. The highlights of the year
were two very excellent weekend workshops - one with Jessie Little demonstrating plug embossing, and
another with Clara Cavanagh where we learned how to make Cuir Bouilli containers. Several Woodstock members
attended an enjoyable evening at the Hamilton Guild where Bea Austin showed us how to heat mold flower pins. In
March 1980, several members attended the William Hodge design weekend.
During the summer months we met
once for an open air picnic and social time. Members also worked at the 1979 C.N.E. booth.
At our regular
monthly meetings we have enjoyed the following:
September '79 - Carol McLean FCSCL, small boxes with mitred edged
October - Jean Racknor, carving techniques
November - Helen Wheaton FCSCL, What the judges look for?
December - An entertaining evening with a lovely Christmas
dinner and OCC leathercraft slides, followed by
an amusing Laurel and Hardy film.
January '80 - A past member, Sid Taylor (who now lives in Quebec),
demonstrated his unique pendants set with polished
stones.
February - Madeleine Mitchell, miniature projects
March - Edith Melchior FCSCL, demonstrated round braiding
Woodstock Branch Executive 1979 - 1980:
President - Madeleine Mitchell
Secretary - Kathleen O'Riley
Treasurer - Terry Burt-Gerrans
Membership - Madeleine Mitchell
Program - Carol McLean
Phoning - Kathleen O'Riley
Library - Carol McLean
Respectfully submitted,
Madeleine Mitchell, President.
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