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31st ANNUAL MEETING
CANADIAN SOCIETY FOR CREATIVE LEATHERCRAFT
BEACON MOTOR INN, Jordan Station, Ont.
Friday evening, May 1st - Sunday morning, May 3rd, 1981
Friday
May 1st 7:00 pm Registration
Set up displays in Shore Room
9:30-11:00 pm Judging for Salon and Craftsman Ribbons
Saturday
May 2nd From 7:00 am Breakfast on your own, in Coffee Shop
9:00-10:00 am Registration
Memberships
Draw tickets on sale
9:30-10:00 am Coffee
10:00-12:00 am Business meeting in Shore 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 - Sands Room, and draws
1:30-3:00 pm DEMONSTRATIONS:
1-Jack Meharg - Belts
2-Jean Hunter - Lace cutters and lacing
3-Hilda Chynoweth - Carving
3:00-3:30 pm Coffee Break and draws
3:30-5:00 pm DEMONSTRATIONS:
1-Carol McLean, assisted - Lino Block Cutting
by Olivia Smith
2-Jessie Strain - Soft Flowers
3-Vera Farrara - Moulded Bowl
6:00 pm DINNER, Shore Room - guest speaker
9:00 pm SALE
9:30 pm Dismantle displays
Films of Resource Centre, Charlottetown, P.E.I.
Sunday
May 3rd From 7:00 am Breakfast on your own, in Coffee Shop
10:00-11:00 am Films-World Craft Conference in Vienna, 1980,
by Gordon Barnes and Mary Clark
** Room checkout time is 12 noon **
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PRESIDENT'S REPORT:
The years roll around so quickly, it is hard to believe that I am welcoming
you to this our 31st Annual Meeting of the Canadian Society for Creative Leathercraft. Compared to some
of you, I have been in the Society for a very short time. About the only tangible thing I have done in
this my first year as your President is reduce the length of our executive meetings, and I thank you
all sincerely for the help given me this past year, executive and members alike.
We have held six well
attended meetings at Harbourfront in Toronto, and you really have to be on the executive to realize the
amount of business that is carried out at these meetings. The C.N.E. was a success as usual, with the
building having been newly renovated, and we also changed the appearance of our booth. Jack Meharg, our
hard working 1st vice president, is to be thanked for his efforts in building the new booth, We will
try for a little more light this year, perhaps with spot lights in appropriate places. But it is lovely
and roomy now, and our only concern is for more people to participate and put articles in for sale.
I
have attended four affiliate meetings, and they have been most enlightening as to the activities of the
Ontario Craft Council. I will be attending the communications weekend as well as the Annual dinner on
your behalf, the first weekend in June at Erindale College.
Our Leather '80 at Woodstock Art Gallery
was an excellent show, and well attended. Our thanks go to the Woodstock group for all the effort they
put into organizing it. The Curator of the Gallery was just great, and such a help in hanging our
pieces. I'm sure he could have done a better job and much quicker without our help, but he was most
gracious with all of us. Since many of you would not know, the Gallery gave us a $200.00 cheque towards
expenses, for having the show there. This was greatly appreciated.
From Woodstock our Leather '80
exhibit then went to the Barrie Library, and then on to the Lindsay Library. It was well received at
both these places, For those of you who missed it, we have the exhibit on display here this week end.
It will then go on to Belleville for May 28th to May 31st.
In October we held a workshop at
Harbourfront on Jackets, by Mr. Klausner. This was an exceptionally good workshop, and the few
attending were well satisfied. These workshops are put on in Toronto so that they are central
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for all of us, and we really wish more would make an effort to attend. Our next one will be on sandals on
May 24th, 1981, with Ruben Barrett, again at Harbourfront. Please let us have a higher attendance. And will you
please send in your suggestions as to what you would like for a future workshop. Members at large are still one of
our problems. Are you aware that you can ask for and receive copies of the minutes of our executive meetings? Also
please tell us what we can do for you - we need your suggestions. Our thanks go to Margaret Montieth for her work
on the "Canadian Leathercraft" for the past years, and also to our new editors, Mary and Fred Patterson, for the
great job they are doing. Please keep your articles coming. It is a lot of work getting them ready for publication
after they are received. Members at large, please try to send in articles to help Norland with their first issue.
They are a hard working branch - lets give them all the help we can.
Again I thank all of you for your help in this
past year - the help and encouragement you have given me is truly appreciated. Respectfully submitted,
Hope C.
Drysdale, President, C.S.C.L.
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MINUTES OF THE 30th ANNUAL MEETING, April 19, 1980 :
The meeting was called to order at 10:10 a.m. by
the President, Beula Reynolds. She welcomed members and guests.
The minutes of the 1979 Annual Meeting
can be found on page 4 of the Annual Report. These minutes were adopted on a motion by Jack Meharg,
seconded by Ruth Haig, and carried.
Carol McLean motioned that all reports, including Branch reports as
recorded in the Annual report be adopted. Seconded by Helen Wheaton and carried.
The President's
remarks can be found on page 2 of the Annual report.
Lorna Robson, Corresponding secretary, read the
letters and notices recently received by C.S.C.L.
Announcements:
Members at large were requested to
return library books.
Norland Branch will be using the Members at large box, since it was virtually
unused.
Suggestions for fall and spring workshops, sponsored by C.S.C.L. are welcomed from all members.
Hamilton - Workshop May 3/80, bottle covering - Carol McLean.
Woodstock - Workshop May 10-11/80,
millboard boxes and covering, Fred Brown.
The C.N.E. work schedule is available to choose dates.
Branches should keep in mind the 1980 C.N.E. Banner Contest, which is offering substantial prizes.
The
Windsor Branch has recently disbanded because of the local economic problems.
The Biennial Exhibition
is slated for November at the Woodstock Art Gallery, with the Exhibition travelling to Barrie, and
later to Toronto and Hamilton.
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Cards would be welcomed by Winnifred Coombs, Toronto, who has been ill. Tom Swafford is recovering
from major surgery - members signed a card to be sent to him.
Helen Wheaton reported as chairman of
the Council of Fellows. No application was received for Associate, but one application was made for
Fellow. Helen congratulated our newest Fellow - Bea Austin, of Hamilton.
THE WESTON TROPHY was won by
Hamilton Branch with a score of 85.87%, with articles submitted by Bea Austin - laminated bowl,
Margaret Weldon - moulded jug, Irene Kirkland - covered bottle, Ruth Haig - handbag, Hope Drysdale -
gloves. Carol McLean, FCSCL, assisted by Gladys Riddell, displayed and commented on the articles
submitted for the Weston Trophy competition.
The report of the nominating committee was presented by
May Corbett: Past President - Beula Reynolds Branch Presidents: President - Hope Drysdale Barrie - Joy
Findlay 1st Vice President - Jack Meharg Belleville - Margaret Hunt 2nd Vice President - Gary Walsh
Hamilton - Lorna Robson Treasurer - Dorothy Muma Norland - Peggy Weaver Recording Sec'y - June
Sommerville Toronto - Jack Meharg Corresponding Sec'y- Lorna Robson Woodstock - Madeleine Mitahell
Directors: Jessie Little, Jean Hunter, Laura Bush, George McPhail, Mary and Fred Patterson, Bea
Austin, Olivia Smith, Joyce Poulsom, Muriel McKnight, Fred Brown, Ruth Haig. Chairman, Council of
Fellows: Helen Wheaton Teaching Standards: Robert Muma
May Corbett moved to adopt this report,
seconded by Viola Harris. Carried.
Nominations from the floor, to fill Director positions: May
Corbett, nominated by Jack Meharg, seconded by Clara Cavanagh; Hilda Chynoweth, nominated by Carol
Mclean, seconded by Gladys Riddell; Margaret Monteith, nominated by Kay Cloughley, seconded by Dorothy
Stanton. All nominations were carried. Carol McLean was nominated as Archivist by Fred Brown, seconded
by Sadie Roebuck. Carried. Nominations were closed on a motion by Jean Newton, seconded by Gladys
Riddell, and carried. The 1980 - 1981 Executive Council was then introduced.
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President-elect, Hope Drysdale, made some remarks, and then presented the out-going president,
Beula Reynolds, with a gift to express C.S.C.L's appreciation for Beula's two-year presidency.
Beula
wished hope success in her upcoming term as President.
Margaret Hunt, Belleville's President, kindly
welcomed members and guests to friendly Belleville.
No new business was forthcoming at this time.
An
invitation to come to Hamilton for the 1981 Annual was extended by Hamilton Branch President, Lorna
Robson.
The new Executive Council will meet on May 23rd, at Harbourfront.
The Question Box was
conducted by Helen Wheaton, with her panel of Nora Huyck, Fred Brown, Carol McLean and Sadie Roebuck.
Several questions were answered.
Adjournment on a motion from Marion Kehoe.
During the afternoon there
were demonstrations on picture framing, flower making, carving, covering bottles, saddle stitching and
book covers. Many ideas were gleaned from these demonstrations. This was followed by an excellent
dinner and the presentation of Craftsman ribbons to nineteen members, as follows: (boxes Bea Austin -
7 ribbons: 2 bowls, bottle, candlesticks, handbag, 2 round Ruth Haig - 5 ribbons: Handbag, belt, box
bottles, shoehorn Clara Cavanaugh - 3 ribbons: Jug, pen stand, book ends Hilda Chynoweth - 2 ribbons:
Sandals, lampshade Carol McLean - 2 ribbons: Belt, sculpture Howard Brock - Belt and keyholder Laura
Bush - Book Cover Margaret LaChapelle - Gloves Jessie Little - Photo album Jean Hunter - Candle
holders Irene Kirkland - Bottle Jean Pickering - Paul Bunyan bag Loreen Manual - Horse brasses Winnie
Comfort - Bottle Art Morris - Pouch for sportsman Hope Drysdale - Gloves Olivia Smith - Coasters
Margaret Hunt - Wallet Itsuko Yasui - Wallet
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After the dinner, Alma Wallace, Naturalist, gave us a not to be forgotten talk on wild life. I
am sure we will all remember her comments and see those pictures for years to come. Next it was for
the few, home, and for the rest of us catch up on the past years happenings.
Sunday morning brought
the Annual to a close with a top notch film on Endel Rhuberg. Having lived in Toronto, many of the
members knew him, and it brought back fond memories.
Congratulations, Belleville, your efforts were
rewarded with a super Annual. Thanks from all of us.
Respectfully submitted,
Madeleine Mitchell
Secretary.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT, MARCH 18, 1980 to March 31, 1981:
Bank Balance, March 18, 1980 $ 3,874.74
RECEIPTS:
Exhibitions:
CNE: Sales 6,719.26
Miscellaneous 102.00 $ 6,821.26
Leather '80:
Fees 63.00
Executive Award 26.00
Rebate 10.11
Woodstock Art Gallery 200.00 299.11
Memberships 1,258.50
Annual Meeting (net) 269.30
Hodge Workshop 202.50
OCC re Workshops 125.00
Slides sold 9.63
Award Fund Interest 59.02
(Interest Guaranteed Investment Certificate) 200.00
Bank Interest & Exchange (net) 86.25 9,330.66
13,205.40
PAYMENTS:
Exhibitions:
Sales 5,465.02
Postage & Supplies 224.54
Transportation 90.70
CNE Booth 500.00
Accounts 50.00
Awards 145.00
Hospitality 75.00
Judges Honoraria 100.00
Printing 85.47
Photography 25.00
Insurance 50.00
Telephone 25.35
Cash Boxes 100.00
Miscellaneous 11.15 6,947.23
"Canadian Leathercraft":
Printing & Typing 642.00
Postage 138.11
Mailing supplies 38.59 818.70.........continued
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Annual Meeting:
Postage & Stationery 79.88
Awards 84.85
Telephone 20.11
Printing 183.93
Advance re 1981 350.00
Photography 20.14 738.91
General Expenses:
Postage & Stationery 230.68
Printing 57.00
Telephone 64.42
Speakers for Branches 300.00
Storage 100.00
Flowers 37.50
Camera 173.63
Photography 50.90
President's Expenses 116.50
Hospitality 6.69
OCC Membership 50.00
Carts 106.40
Bank Charges 1.80 1,295.52 9,800.36
Bank Balance, March 31, 1981 $ 3,405.04NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENT March 31, 1981
Allocated Funds in Bank Balance: Interest on Michigan Leather Artisans Fund for Awards 304.07 Draw Fund 366.67 670.74 Working Balance to start new year $2,734.30
1) In addition to above bank balance, we have $2,000. 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 for awards.
Respectfully submitted,
Dorothy Muma, George McPhail
Treasurer. Auditor.
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COUNCIL OF FELLOWS:
The 1980 Annual Meeting of the Council of Fellows was held on March 28th, 1980,
at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Robert Muma, 118 Hazelton Avenue, Toronto, Ont. Nine Fellows were present.
Chairman Helen Wheaton presided. The minutes were recorded by Carol McLean, Secretary. Associate
Membership - No applications were received. Fellow Membership - One application was received. Our
requirements were met. We welcome Miss Beatrice Austin to the Council of Fellows. Weston Trophy - Two
branches competed: Hamilton Branch received the trophy with 85.87% Toronto Branch the runner up with
78.32%
The Fellows met again on Friday evening of the C.S.C.L. Annual Meeting - the board of
selection consisted of eight Fellows, with the chairman Nora Huyck, and Carol McLean recording.
Thirty-three Craftsman ribbons were awarded. Salon judges were Viola Harris and Sadie Roebuck, with
Helen Wheaton as the third opinion and recorder. No salon ribbons were awarded.
In August the Fellows
met to screen the articles for sale at the C.N. Exhibition. (For further particulars see report of
C.N.E. sales).
On October 24th, 1980, the Council of Fellows met again at the home of the Muma's for
the purpose of jurying articles submitted for "Leather '80", Eight Fellows juried submissions from
twenty craftsmen. Forty-eight articles were accepted. (see report on "Leather '80".) A most
successful exhibition.
This has been a busy year for the Fellows, with four meetings as well as
participating in other duties.
Again I would urge all members to try for their Associate and/or
Fellow standing. If I can be of any help, please enquire, or if you have any suggestions, write and
let me hear them. Respectfully submitted, Helen Wheaton, Chairman, Council of Fellows,
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ARCHIVIST'S REPORT:
This was my first year as your archivist, relieving Robert Muma who has held the
office since its inception, and I find it has been a learning year for me.
I have read many letters
which led to the formation of this Society, and short reports on early meetings held among the
interested people. The progress of its growth has been charted by further correspondence.
There is
also a complete set of our Society's publication, "CANADIAN LEATHERCRAFT", and this must be added to
as the issues are printed and received. It has been a very interesting year although I feel I have only
"just got my feet wet" in the office. I hope with your permission, to carry on this duty for many
years to come, because the founding of this Society (although I was not a part of it) and its aims of
encouraging unique, creative leather work as well as stressing excellence in craftsmanship, are very
dear to my heart.
Respectfully submitted,
Carol McLean, F.C.S.C.L.
Archivist.
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP REPORT - for the year ending March 31, 1981
Branch Memberships: Included are:
Barrie 14 Honourary Life 11
Belleville 17
Hamilton 27 Fellows 17
Toronto 38
Norland 14 Associates 24
Woodstock 22
Members at large 61 Sustaining Members 2
TOTAL 193
Respectfully submitted,
Bea Austin
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EDITORIAL REPORT:
Having recently succeeded Margaret Monteith in this position, I have had a
chance to see only two issues, Summer and Fall 1980 in print at the time this report is written.
Hopefully, by the time the Annual rolls around, Winter 1980 will be in your hands, and we will be
working on the next issue. At this time I would like to commend Margaret Monteith for the way all the
pertinent information was passed on, all neatly sorted, and this certainly makes the job easier to
tackle!
We print about 325 copies quarterly, with the bulk going out in the mail to members, but
still, we do provide a considerable number for inclusion in library files across Canada on request,
and some to leather handling commercial establishments. We have even received the somewhat dubious
honour of being stolen from the main branch of the Toronto library system!! Any extra copies are
always available at. the Annual for new members.
In the next issue, we hope to have worked out a
formula of dates for submission of material, making publication of Canadian Leathercraft more precise
in time. This would be of great benefit to both ourselves, and each branch "Editor", who would be
well forewarned of the time his or her submissions are expected. We would also like to stress that
this is YOUR journal, and YOUR material is most urgently needed to make this truly representative in
scope. If you quake at the thought of writing a full article, PLEASE send on some small tips, as
these are invaluable to keep Canadian Leathercraft informative and interesting in format! Submitted
by:
Mary M. Patterson, Editor, Canadian Leathercraft.
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-13- LIBRARY REPORT 1980 - 1981:
At the time of reporting, the Librarian has added seven books to our
collection, and has four more on order. Bob Sutton kindly donated a hard-cover edition of "Leather in
Three Dimentions" by Rex Lingwood. Many thanks, Bob.
As previously discussed, owing to very poor
circulation, the boxes originally designated for Members at large were added to the Branch Libraries, and
have been well used this past year by the newest Branch at Norland. The Committee wish to thank the
Branch Librarians for their work in carrying these heavy boxes to meetings, and in keeping track of
circulation. We have very few losses. A list of missing books will be published in the Bulletin in the
near future. If any member should find one of them, they may be mailed to the Librarian at Snelgrove,
Ontario, L0P 1M0. All strays will be thankfully received and rerouted to the proper boxes, The Committee
for 1980 - 1981 consisted of: Chairman - Jean Hunter Treasurer - Fred Brown Members - Jessie Little
Olivia Smith
This report respectfully submitted, Jean Hunter, Chairman.
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PUBLICITY REPORT: Information was sent to "MAKE IT WITH LEATHER" re 1980 Annual, Leather '80, and 1981
Annual - "it should be published by this meeting. Also reports were sent to affiliate craft magazines. A
photo album with pictures of workshops, Annual and Leather '80 will be circulated. A camera has now been
purchased by C.S.C.L. for publicity uses. Publicity is more effective at your own Guild level - check your
local facilities. Hamilton meetings are publicized on radio, local TV and newspapers, free of charge.
Have an active publicity person in your Guild. Respectfully submitted, Muriel McKnight.
REPORT OF THE
C.N.E. SALE, 1980: Twenty people submitted 2,336 articles for sale, of which 1,855 articles were sold for
a dollar value of $6,306.70, giving a commission of $1,261.34 to the Society. Our participating members
are growing less each year. Please lets have all of you send in something for sale in 1981 and make it a
SUPER YEAR. Think up original new ideas, bearing in mind that small inexpensive articles sell quicker than
the more expensive ones. Also if every one will take a turn in manning the booth it makes the job much
easier. See you at the C.N.E. Respectfully submitted, Hope C. Drysdale
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BRANCH REPORTS BARRIE BRANCH:
Five business meetings and nine workshops were held. June 29 - Potluck
supper hosted by May and Clarence Corbett. August - Nine members assisted at the C.N.E. booth, Toronto.
Sept. 20, 21 - Simcoe County Arts and Crafts Association, County Museum - four S.C.A.C.A. members from
our branch participated in. the sale of leathercraft. November 8 - Sale of members' work at Georgian
Mall. November 22 - Sale of members' work at Parkview Centre for Seniors. December 7 ~ Christmas party.
January 2 - 15/81 - Leather '80 on display at the Barrie Public Library.
Included in our nine workshops
were instructors from our branch, Bea Austin, Hamilton, and Mrs. Shirley Montague, Barrie.
We were very
pleased to welcome former members Helen and Bill Newton, Sam Cunningham and June McCurdy back into the
Barrie Branch. 1981 - 82 Executive: Past President - Joy Findlay President - Kay Cloughley Vice President
- Bill Newton Secretary - Emma Knowles Treasurer - Sherle Bottrill Respectfully submitted, Sherle
Bottrill, Secretary.
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BELLEVILLE BRANCH:
We in the Belleville Branch were pleased to have had the other guilds visit us
in our 'friendly' city for the Annual in April 1980.
With guild members and their families going in all directions for holidays
and summer activities, we didn't have any summer meetings or workshops.
We did spend two days in August helping in the C.S.C.L. booth during the
C.N.E.
For two days in October, Jessie Little visited us and instructed us in the
art of colouring and dyeing leather. We were few in attendance but many
in enthusiasm.
To add variety to our leather addiction, at one of our meetings Laura
Bush showed us how to make carnations from a non-woven material.
Our December meeting was in the form of a mystery workshop and a social
get-to-gether at the home of Vera Farrara. We started on the basic steps
of a fluted nut bowl of Vera's own design.
Due to bad weather, most of our meetings during January and February had
to be cancelled. Even so, we worked on individual projects and made plans
to attend this year's Annual.
Leather '80, in which two Belleville members have five articles on
display, will be in Belleville on May 28 - 31, at the Four Seasons Hotel
for the Exhibition of the Ontario Municipal Recreation Association.
Our attendance varied between 4 - 10 people.
Respectfully submitted, 1981 - 82 Executive:
Past President - Laura Bush
President - Margaret Hunt
Marilyn Harry, Vice President - Marilyn Harry
Secretary. Secretary - Mae Hollinger
Treasurer - Lorraine Moon
Librarian - Laura Bush
Editorial & Pub.- Vera Farrara
Ex. Council - Laura Bush
Programme - Mona Ray,
Cathy Lough
Social - Helen Ray
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HAMILTON BRANCH:
Hamilton Branch was doubly honoured this past year - our entry won the Weston Trophy
for the second year in a row, and Bea Austin was awarded her C.S.C.L. Fellowship. This past year we have
been busy preparing for the '81 Annual, and are looking forward to welcoming every one at the Beacon on
May 1st.
Members manned the booth at the C.N.E. in August and supplied articles for sale. Also during the
year articles were displayed in the Westdale Library and the Ancaster Library. Our Branch is a member of
the Hamilton Artisan Guild and participated in their sale in Dundas in October.
On October 4th, 1980 we
had a workshop in Smithville, where Bea Austin demonstrated soft purses.
At our meeting on October 10th, Kay Cloughley demonstrated batik on leather.
On November 14th, Frank Torry conducted a mini-workshop on making and covering cardboard boxes.
Our Christmas party on December 12th was in the form of a pot luck supper. Later there was a sale of
tools, and part of June Somerville's slides on Europe were shown.
On January 9th, June showed the remainder of her slides, and Ruth Haig showed her slides of the World
Craft Council.
On February 13th, we had a demonstration and mini-workshop on flowers by Hope Drysdale.
Our
Annual meeting was on March 13th, and after the installation of the new officers, Muriel McKnight told us
about the Basic Design course she took at Mohawk College.
Respectfully submitted, Executive 1980 - 1981:
Past President - Muriel McKnight
Lorna Robson, President - Lorna Robson
President. Vice President - Ruth Haig
Secretary - Lillian Beech
Treasurer - Irene Kirkland
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NORLAND BRANCH :
The regular meetings of the Norland Branch were held at the home of Hilda Chynoweth with
an average attendance. We held eight meetings and one executive meeting.
In May we had Jack Meharg
demonstrating belt making. In June we had a picnic with all our families, and so far they have proved a
success.
We have no meetings in July and August.
In September Hope Drysdale demonstrated cuir bouillé
which was very interesting, as none of us had seen or done any of this work before.
In October we cut out
and made moccasins - big ones and baby ones.
We took in a workshop in Toronto on how to measure and make a
vest, by Wally Klausner.
In February we went to a workshop in Barrie on glove making, by Shirley Montague.
In March, Hilda Chynoweth did her
demonstration on carving to be ready for her demonstration at the
Annual.
In May we have been asked to put on a leather display at Kinmount Festival of Arts.
Respectfully
submitted, Hilda Chynoweth, Secretary.
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TORONTO BRANCH:
Toronto Branch usually holds its meetings on the second Friday evening
of the month, and the coming year will be meeting at St. Martin's in
the Fields Church.
Our regular monthly meetings have been well received, with the attendance
remaining fairly stable between twenty and twenty-five members at each
meeting.
A change this year which has worked very well has been that the whole of
every second meeting has been a workshop type of meeting, with the Branch
business usually being done at the intervening meetings along with such
things as auctions and slide showings.
On Saturday, October 25th, we had a day of garment making with Wally
Klausner, who was well received. Jack Meharg now has a leather vest
which fits him.
On November 21st and January 9th, Gladys Riddell gave a two part
workshop on picture frame making, which had the whole membership
trying their hands at leather frames.
Still to come are meetings on purse pattern making, wallets and other
small items, sandal making, and an evening of silver techniques as a
change from leather.
1980 - 1981 executive - President - Gladys Riddell
Secretary - Ralph Whately
Treasurer - George McPhail
Respectfully submitted,
Gladys Riddell, President.
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WOODSTOCK BRANCH:
Woodstock had its usual busy and exciting year. In April, Bea Austin of
Hamilton Branch demonstrated moulded bowls and lamination before applying
dye. In May, Jessie Little gave a demonstration on belts.
The weather man was not too kind - our annual picnic was a little damp, and
a snow storm cancelled out the November meeting.
September brought Jessie Little to show us how to use kleenex and glue to
pad tooling designs, also colouring and finishing of the designs.
In October, Hilda Darbyshire, one of our members, helped us to make
kitchen witches.
Our November meeting was cancelled on account of the weather, but we
enjoyed an all day workshop on November 15th with Gladys Riddell F.C.S.C.L.
of Toronto making moulded picture frames.
Our Christmas party at Folden's Hall was a big success, and the Eudel
Ruberg film was shown.
January, Beula Reynolds A.C.S.C.L. was the instructor for soft moccasins.
February, Carol McLean F.C.S.C.L. instructed on lino cut coasters, and our
March meeting was a scrap leather project.
Woodstock had several members at the C.N.E., and Leather '80 was held at
the Woodstock Art Gallery on November 14 to 18.
Fred Brown's workshop on slim wallets and Helen Wheaton's glove workshop
are being re-scheduled.
Woodstock Branch Executive, 1980-81:
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen O'Riley, President - Madeleine Mitchell
Secretary. Secretary - Kathleen O'Riley
Treasurer - Terry Burt-Gerrans
Membership - Madeleine Mitchell
Program - Carol McLean
Phoning - Kathleen O'Riley
Library - Carol McLean
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