36th Annual Meeting 1986 — programme, Beacon Motor Inn, Jordan Station (Vineland)
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36th ANNUAL MEETING
CANADIAN SOCIETY FOR CREATIVE LEATHERCRAFT
BEACON MOTOR INN, Jordan Station, Ont.
Friday evening, May 2nd- Sunday morning, May 4th, 1986.
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Friday 7:00 p.m. Registration & set up of displays- Shore Room.
May 2nd 8:00- 10:00p.m. Judging for Salon and Craftsman Ribbons
Saturday 9:00-10:00 a.m. Registration & coffee- Shore Room
May 3rd 10:00 a.m. BUSINESS MEETING: Election of officers, Presentation of Fellow and Associate Awards, Branch Competition Awards, and Appraisal of Weston Trophy articles. Presentation of Life Memberships and Question Box.
12:30-1:30 p.m. Luncheon- Sands Room.
1:30-2:30 p.m. DEMONSTRATIONS:
Gladys Riddell- Wallet Interiors
Karla Van Horne- Straps & Handles (Part I)
Hilda Chynoweth- Bluebird Pins
2:30-3:00 p.m. Coffee Break & Draws
3:00- 4:00 p.m. DEMONSTRATIONS:
Karla Van Horne- Straps & Hanldes (Part II)
Sharon Gogischwili- Marbled End Papers
Madeline Mitchell- Mexican Braid on Belts
4:15-5:15 p.m. Sale of Leather & Tools (Room to be announced)
**Note: No one is allowed to sell the above until ALL demonstrations are finished. (By decision of CSCL Exec. Council-motion/passed.)
Completion of Draws.
6:30- 9:30 p.m. Buffet Banquet, Awards and Entertainment in the Shore Room.
9:30 p.m. Dismantle displays.
Sunday Breakfast on your own.
May 4th 9:00-11:30 a.m. Discussion Panel to be formed to discuss the following suggested topics for the benefit of newer members and as a review for others:
-Leather Standards and how articles are judged and the marking scheme involved.
-What ribbons are presented and why
-Discussion of the various types of leathers and their uses.
12:00 noon Check-out time for those who have rooms.
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"SPECIAL" Special Table for 1986- "Whimsical" theme.
Bulletins: As in past years, a limited number of back issues will be available for sale to members.
Raffle: Craft articles ONLY for raffle table this year, (not necessarily leathercraft, but MUST be related to one kind of craft or another)
Associate- Fellow Pieces & Weston Trophy Pieces will be on display as usual.
Displays: Special Branch Displays and Members-at-Large display tables will be featured as usual. (Judged for Craftsman & Salon Ribbons).
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CONTENTS:
Page 1 ) PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Page 2 ) MINUTES OF THE 35th ANNUAL MEETING
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4 )
Page 5 ) TREASURER'S REPORT
Page 6 ) COUNCIL OF FELLOWS REPORT
and
LIBRARY REPORT
Page 7 ) MEMBERSHIP REPORT
and
EDITOR'S REPORT
Page 8 ) TRAVELLING SHOW
and
BRANCH REPORT:- HAMILTON
Page 9 ) - MISSISSAUGA and NORLAND
Page 10) - TORONTO and WOODSTOCK
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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE:
Welcome members, guests and friends to the Canadian Society for Creative Leathercraft's Annual meeting. It is a pleasure to be here with you today. Many thanks to our hosts-the Hamilton Leathercraft Guild.
As another year closes on CSCL I am reminded of our accomplishments in the past year. Last May, a Travelling Exhibition of CSCL members' work was just a proposal. Today, "Leather Creations" comprised of 23 articles is currently travelling from Belleville to Atikokan, Ontario. The remaining schedule of locations has been posted for your information.
In September 1986, CSCL will present "Leather1986", our biennial exhibition at the Etobicoke Civic Centre. Our travelling exhibit will join "Leather '86" for a truly spectacular show. Also I'm pleased to announce that the Oxford Quilter's Guild will be providing quilts as colourful, unique backgrounds to our leather articles. Mark Thursday, Sept. 4th on your calendar as the opening date of the show. Details of entry will be forwarded with upcoming bulletin.
On behalf of CSCL, I would like to express our condolences to those in CSCL who have suffered personal losses in the past year.
Your Executive Council met seven times since the last Annual and I would like to commend the members of the Executive, with 14 or 15 members in attendance at each meeting, many from outside Toronto.
This year we have dealt with several amendments to our Constitution and today we will ask for your endorsement of these changes. We have Dorothy Muma and her Committee to thank for their diligent work.
As you will see in our Treasurer's report, we are still in the black, thanks to Jean Pickering.
Throughout the year your Executive members work hard for you and I would like to take this opportunity to highlight some of our "stars":-
Mr. Fred and Mrs. Mary Patterson, who have edited and published the "Canadian Leathercraft" for the last several years- a job done superbly.
Mr. Fred Brown, our authority on the Constitution and the most requested committee member.
Mrs. Gladys Riddell- always present, and always willing to help. It's a great pleasure to work with Gladys.
Miss Olivia Smith- the quiet smiling face that always gives me strength to carry on.
Mr. George McPhail, the accounting whiz, who, along with Olivia, audits our books annually.
And finally, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Muma- the ultimate hosts of patience and kindness. Faithfully, each year, they open their home for CSCL judging sessions.
These members, along with the rest of the Executive, make my job worthwhile and memorable.
I recently received a very important letter from the Ontario Arts Council. We have been awarded a grant of $942.00 this year to produce slide-tape presentations of our leathercraft skills. It is hoped these projects will perpetuate leathercraft as well as informing and inspiring our members and others. Our first project will be photographed during the CSCL workshop on May 24th. Karla Van Horne of Hamilton will be conducting demonstrations on "Ranger Belts" at St. Martin's-in-the-Field. All members are welcome. Your ideas for other workshops and slide-tape presentations would be appreciated.
CSCL needs our members' input into the activities we present, therefore we invite your participation at exhibitions, workshops and in the publication of the "Canadian Leathercraft". Today, your attendance here, at the Annual Meeting indicates your interest and support. Tahnk you and enjoy the activities planned for you by the Hamilton Branch of CSCL.
Respectfully submitted,
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MINUTES OF THE 35th ANNUAL MEETING OF C.S.C.L. 27 April, 1985
Continental Inn - Barrie, Ont.
The evening of Friday, April 26th, was a busy one. Members arriving for the weekend greeted old friends, registered and set up displays of leatherwork. Later, an able panel of Fellows of C.S.C.L. judged the articles for individual Craftsman and Salon ribbons. A brief Executive Council meeting was also held.
Following morning coffee and further registrations, the business meeting was called to order by the Acting President Madeliene Mitchell. Members and friends were welcomed by Kay Cloughley, the
President of the host Branch.
The minutes of the 1984 Annual Meeting were adopted as printed in the program on a motion by Hope Drysdale, seconded by Jack Meharg. Carried. All reports, including those from the Branches were passed as printed by a motion from Ruth Haig, seconded by Jessie Little. Carried.
Madeleine Mitchell gave the President's Report outlining some of the accomplishments of the past year and plans for 1985/6. Our biennial leather show, Leather '84, held at the Scarborough City Centre during July of '84 was a great success. Also during the past twelve months individual members of C.S.C.L. have distinguished themselves by winning awards and participating in prestige crafts events around the country.
She commended the new Mississauga Branch and the President Harold Brister for their energy and achievements during their first year.
At the same time she announced the dissolution of two long time Branches at Barrie and Belleville. While declining membership and ill health has precipitated this action, the members intend to carry on as Members at Large, and are welcomed as such.
Madeleine announced the intention of C.S.C.L. to mount a travelling exhibition of leathercraft during the near future. She and Lillian Kay have been instrumental in obtaining partial funding from the Ontario Craft Council and Ontario Arts Council for this project.
All members are asked to consider the completion of articles with this in mind as the call to entry will be in the mail soon.
In conclusion she thanked various members of the Council of Fellows who have formed committees to review the Constitution with the purpose of updating it and another to examine the problems facing C.S.C.L. and to propose possible solutions.
Lillian Kay, the Corresponding Secretary read letters received recently. A letter from the Ontario Craft Council pledging financial assistance for the travelling exhibition. We thank Walter Sunnahara for his support which resulted in our receiving a cheque for $1140.00 from the Ontario Arts Council to be used for some of the costs of the travelling exhibition.
Also received recently was the notice of the classes for the 1000 Island Summer School of the Arts for 1985.
In as much as the membership fees have now increased to $10.00 per year, it is deemed necessary to increase the fees for the Sustaining Members (mainly commercial and craft organizations related to leather) a corresponding amount. To this end, a motion was placed before the membership by Lillian Kay that these rates be increased to $15.00 annually. Seconded by Gladys Riddell. Carried.
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Hope Drysdale made the presentation of the Past President's pin to Jack Meharg. She expressed the appreciation of the membership for Jack's untiring efforts to further C.S.C.L. and leathercraft in the Toronto and surrounding area. We regret that health problems prevented him from completing his full term as our President but wish him well and expect to see more of him following his retirement in the coming year.
The Past President of the Council of Fellows, Fred Brown, made the presentation of the certificate of Associate standing to Karla Van Horne and to Ruth Haig who attained the standing of Fellow of C.S.C.L. Hearty congratulations to these two ladies who certainly earned their standings as evidenced by the excellent work on the articles submitted for judging.
Following a brief history of the Weston Trophy, Ruth Haig made the presentation to the Toronto Branch. Their average mark of 85.6% for the required five articles submitted for the competition gave them the Trophy. They were closely followed by the Woodstock and Hamilton Branches.
An appraisal of the articles submitted by the three competitors followed given by Gladys Riddell, assisted by Jean Hunter. See Canadian Leathercraft, Summer /85.
Hilda Chynoweth, Membership Chairperson, made the presentation of Life Memberships to the following members - Sherle Bottrill, Gel Brigden, Kay Cloughley and Gladys Riddell.
Hope Drysdale, a past President, read the report of the Nominating Committee and presented the slate of officers for the comming year. The officers and directors were accepted on a motion by Dorothy Muma and seconded by Viola Harris. Carried.
Acting Past President Hope Drysdale
President Madeleine Mitchell
1st Vice President Ruth Haig
2nd Vice President Jean Hunter
Corresponding Sect'y Lillian Kay
Recording Secretary Karla Van Horne
Treasurer Jean Pickering
Chairperson of Council
of Fellows Jean Hunter
Teaching Standards Robert Muma
Archivist Carol McLean
Editors Fred and Mary Patterson
Directors: Bea Austin Fred Brown Laura Bush
Hilda Chynoweth Margaret Hunter Jessie Little
Lee Love Muriel McKnight George McPhail
Joyce Scruton Olivia Smith Gladys Riddell
Branch Presidents: Hamilton Audrey Gorton
Mississauga Harold Brister
Norland Phyllis McHale
Toronto Ralph Whatley
Woodstock Jean Pickering
New Business: Further to the upcoming Travelling Exhibition we are advised the intent to enter forms will soon be mailed to all members. They should be returned by Aug. 15th The judging will be done on Aug. 23 /85
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Audrey Gorton, President of Hamilton Branch extended an invitation for all to attend the 1986 Annual
at the Beacon Inn, Jordan Station, on May 2-4,
A panel of Fellow of C.S.C.L., Fred Brown, Jean Hunter,
Gladys Riddell, Ruth Haig and Jessie Little answered questions relating to leather problems from the
Question Box and the audience.
The business meeting adjourned for lunch.
Following the buffet lunch
the afternoon was devoted to demonstrations interrupted only for coffee and ticket draws.
The well attended demonstrations were as follows:
Design Concepts (Parts 1 & 2) Carol McLean
Figure carving Karla Van Horne
Freeform Boxes Dave McPherson
Air Brush Techniques Lillian Kay
Moulded Leather Wall Decoration Loreen Manuel &
Beula Reynolds
The banquet served in the Huronia Room was followed by the
presentation of the Craftsman and Salon Ribbons by Jean Hunter the new President of the Council of
Fellows. See Canadian Leathercraft, Summer /85. The after dinner speaker was Donald Stuart of Barrie,
past President of O.C.C. and a noted craftsman and teacher of crafts. He was introduced by Kay
Cloughley, and during his talk illustrated by slides of various articles from a wide range of craft
disciplines he threw out several challenges for the future of C.S.C.L. He was thanked by Lillian Kay.
Another Barrie talent, Bruce Owen presented a series of songs that captivated the audience. He was
presnted with an appropriate rememberance in leather by Sherle Bottrill. A period of good fellowship
followed in the hospitality room and an opportunity to buy from a selection of tools etc. for sale.
After breakfast on Sunday morning all available members gathered for a lively discussion period. The
moderator, Fred Brown, divided the gathering into groups who then discussed various topics of
interest. After a given time the resulting decisions were reported by the group leaders. The topics
were: The Branches of C.S.C.L. - is there sufficient assistance given? - is there sufficient liaison
between the Branches?
Does the word Creative in our name still apply?
Does the Library satisfy your
needs? C.S.C.L. workshops - We have two a year. Should we have more? - What should be presented? Are
members concentrating sufficiently on Originality? For the results of these group discussions see
Canadian Leathercraft Summer /85. Respectfully submitted. Kay Cloughley - Past Recording Sect'y
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TREASURER'S REPORT: March 21 1985 to March 14 1986.
Bank Balance as of March 21, 1985. $763.65
Receipts:
Memberships $1270.00
Interest 25.22
Annual Meeting (surplus) 572.93
" " (Draw Fund) 159.00
Coffee money collected at Executive 16.97
Fellow and Associate Fees 18.00
Workshop Profit 20.00
Exchange on U.S. cheque 3.59
Entry Fees re Travelling Exhibition 95.00
Sales Tax Rebate 93.99
Donations- Anonymous 25.00
Buela Reynolds 65.00
Anda Sipolins 10.00
Jessie Little & Jean Hunter
(Panache Award) 50.00
Hamilton Branch 20.00
Lease Fee of Professional Stamp 7.00
Surplus of O.C.C. money for Travelling Exhibit. 44.87 2496.57
3260.22
Payments:
Postage $ 22.56
Printing and Stationary 143.34
Telephone 10.33
Bulletin 477.19
Annual Meeting 746.19
Leather '86 25.00
Insurance on Glass Cases (Mar.'85-Mar.'86) 65.00
" " " (Mar.'86-Mar.'87) 65.00
Films, Albums, Refills 29.34
Return Associate Fee 2.00
Lillian Kay: Attendance at O.C.C. Annual 27.00
Donation-St. Martin's Church 75.00
O.C.C. Subscription 50.00
Bank S/C .27
Flowers - E. Austin 34.24
W. Coombs 20.20
J. Newton & M. Corbett 38.98 1831.84
Balance as of March 14/86 1428.38
Total Assets:
Bank Balance 1428.38
M.L.A. Fund 638.00
Interest M.L.A. Fund - Apr./84-Mar./85 41.17
G.I.C. Bond cashed Mar.14/85 1000.00
Interest- Apr.30/85 28.75
" Oct.31/85 50.79
3187.09Respectfully submitted, Jean Pickering
Treasurer, CSCL.
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THE COUNCIL OF FELLOWS
The Council of Fellows met on August 24, 1985, to jury articles submitted for the Travelling Exhibition. All articles submitted were judged to be acceptable, although it was understood that it would be impossible to include them all.
At this meeting it was suggested that members-at-large having problems could be asking for help more often from the Fellows if they so desired. A reminder to that effect was subsequently printed in the Bulletin, and we are happy to report that we had some requests.
The Annual Meeting of the Council of Fellows was held on March 21, 1986, for the purpose of judging Branch entries for the Weston Trophy Competition, and for receiving and judging applications for Associate and Fellowship Standing. We regret that we have no new Associates or Fellows this year. The Fellows urge candidates to read carefully the requirements for each category as printed on the application sheets.
Articles submitted should be of exhibition calibre. We hope for a deluge of applicants next year! Start now!!!
The Council of Fellows are indebted to Dorothy and Bob Muma, who make us welcome to hold our meetings in their charming home.
Respectfully submitted,
Jean Hunter, Chairman,
Council of Fellows
LIBRARY REPORT
Additions to the Library this year have been in the form of donations from members. The Library Committee wish to thank all who contributed printed and/or pictorial material to the boxes.
The Librarian also extends a hearty thanks to Branch Librarians for their work in transporting heavy book boxes to meetings, and for returning boxes in time for the annual check-up.
We have one outstanding bill for $41.57 for supplies held over from last year. When this account is paid, our bank balance will be as follows:
Premium Savings Account . . 612.37
Savings Account . . . . . . 0.35 ($41.92 - 41.57 cheque)
Balance: . . . . . . . 612.72 (both accounts)
Library Committee:
Marg Hunter, Librarian
Fred Brown, Treasurer
Jessie Little
Olivia Smith
Jean Hunter
Respectfully Submitted,
Marg Hunter, Librarian
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7. MEMBERSHIP REPORT:
Present Membership total 150, with the following category breakdown:
Life members - 25
Fellows - 23
Associates - 20
Sustaining members - 3
General members - 79
Letters were sent out early in 1986 advising sustaining members that dues were now owing and some response was received.
Members are urged to notify the Membership Chairman when moving, in order that there will be no delay in mailings, and a similar address change to the Editor would also be appreciated.
Respectfully submitted,
Hilda Chynoweth,
Membership Chairman.
EDITOR'S REPORT:
Available today is the Spring issue of Canadian Leathercraft, the final effort of the team of Patterson and Patterson.
Enclosed with this issue, we hope that you will find enclosed the Call for Entry forms for Leather '86, now being assembled.
These double-up mailings have been common lately, in order to cut postage expenses. As well, we have attempted to produce all issues to coincide with an Executive Council meeting, so that your rep's can hand-carry issues back to Branch meetings. (We particularly commend Norland, Hamilton and Mississauga in this effort, as they have undertaken to hand-deliver 100% of their issues).
As well, we have attempted to ensure that, when there are two members residing at the same address, issues are sent in one envelope.
We apologize if any addresses have been missed, mistyped, or otherwise misdirected, and the constant updating of the membership list and sorting into appropriate piles for hand delivery etc. has generally fallen to Fred. His help has assured that issues have gone out, hopefully, on time!
Finally, a thanks to all those who contributed work this year, notably Norland, Hamilton and Toronto branch members, and a special note of appreciation to those who sent work for publication already typed in the correct format, especially Jean Hunter and Rene Hackstetter, as this once again speeded up our task immensely.
All your helpful and kind words through the years have fallen on most appreciative ears! Thanks!.
Respectfully submitted,
Fred and Mary Patterson
Editors, "Canadian Leathercraft"
ARCHIVES: No report available.
PUBLICITY: No report available.
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TRAVELLING SHOW:
In late 1984, our President, Madeline Mitchell, and O.C.C. representative Lillian Kay, put together a project, and made application for an Ont. Arts Council grant for funding for a Travelling Exhibition of society leathercraft.
In spring of 1985 it was learned that the above application had been accepted, and all galleries were to be selected by Ont. Crafts Council. Application forms for "LEATHER CREATIONS" was mailed with the Summer issue of Can. Leathercraft, with a fee of $5. per person (up to 5 entries allowable per person). Aug. 15/85 was deadline for entries.
Judges for the show were: Robert Muma (FCSCL), Paul Williams and Alison Parsons (O.C.C.)
Selected pieces numbered 23, chosen from sixty entries.
The following gallery schedule was then announced:
Dec. 9/85-Jan.9/86 - Wellington County Museum, Fergus, Ont.
Jan. 19-Feb.21/86 - Visual Arts Centre of Newcastle, Bowmanville, Ont.
March3-March29/86 - Belleville Public Library, Belleville, Ont.
Apr.1- May 30/86 - Trent Library System
June 15-July 15/86- Atikokan, Ont - Centennial Library
Aug. Sept. Oct. - To Be Announced
Nov. 1-22/86 - Lindsay Art Gallery, Lindsay, Ont.
Dec. 1986 - To Be Announced.
This show is now presently "on the road", and award of fees was arranged through Executive Council meetings. We congratulate all those involved in the show, and thank all members who worked to make this a success.
Respectfully submitted,
On behalf of all the Executive,
by Mary Patterson, Editor.
BRANCH REPORTS
HAMILTON:
Hamilton Branch had a very good year of 8 meetings, from Oct. to May. One mini-workshop was held with Hope Drysdale demonstrating "Masks". Congratulations are in order for Ruth Haig, who was grated Fellow standing in 1985, and to Karla Van Horne, who reached Associate level. As well, we are pleased that Hamilton members had work accepted for the "Leather Creations" travelling show this past year.
I attended several informative meetings of the Hamilton & Regions Art Council, where the main topic was a the creation of a Craft and Art House at Van Wagner's Beach. This is an old, 2-room school house, with full basement, that will be made occupancy-ready by the Regional Conservation Authority. Grants are being applied for to refurbish this building further. Obstacles to be overcome are no direct street lighting and no convenient parking at this time. Bus service may be extended to reach the site. Occupancy by Hamilton & Regions Art Council will start June 1st, 1986, and our Branch at this time is considering taking up the option of accepting space in this building as a meeting and workshop site, with cost being a factor in our decision.
Plans are well underway for the 36th Annual meeting of CSCL to be held at the Beacon Motor Hotel, Jordan Station.
June Sommerville set up a leather display at the Westdale Library and at the Terryberry Library, both with positive feedback. We've been asked to return next year. June has also seen that our meetings have been advertised through various media.
Respectfully Submitted,
Audrey Gorton.
President, Hamilton Branch CSCL.
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MISSISSAUGA:
Our Branch is moving along at a very nice pace, and we now have 20 members. Last year we held 20 Branch meetings, had a Christmas Party, as well as a booth at the Christmas Craft Show. The Branch is also selling the leather craft book from Texas, ("Make It With Leather"), and will have extra copies for sale to the other Branches.
The following is a list of the workshops we held:
Wallets by Ruth Haig
Christmas Door Decoration by Lee Love
Christmas Tree Decoration by Joyce Scruton
Christmas Pins by Joyce Scruton
Filagree by Karla Van Horne
Freeform Box by Joyce Scruton
Soft Purse by Joyce Scruton
Soft Belt by Joyce Scruton
Small Change Purse by Gladys Riddell
Key Case (Judging) by Gladys Riddell
Belt Pen Holder by Bob Milford
Carved Belt by Joyce Scruton
Book Marks by Eve Chadwick
Knife Sharpening by Harold Brister
Block Dyeing by Joyce Scruton
Colouring Wallet Backs by Joyce Scruton
Nail File & Pen Holder by Eve Chadwick
Dyeing and Edge Finishing by Joyce Scruton
We also had two workshops cancelled which will be made up this coming year.
As you can see from the above list, we at Mississauga have had a good year learning leathercraft, and we are planning a big year in 1986-87.
Respectfully Submitted,
NORLAND:
We have had a very interesting year. In June 1985 we had the President of C.S.C.L., Madeleine Mitchell, and Vice-President Ruth Haig visit our Branch, and a most interesting meeting was held.
On August 31, we had a workshop with Ruth Haig, on making boxes. Our Sept. 21st meeting had Karla Van Horne demonstrate saddle stitching on Ranger Belts. At our regular meetings we worked on our projects, and we also have had 2 Saturday workshops. All in all, we have had a very good year.
Respectfully Submitted
Phyllis McHale
President, Norland Branch.
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TORONTO:
Toronto Branch has had a most successful year. In September we held a business meeting in order to set out our priorities and ideas for the upcoming year.
In October, Joyce Scruton brought along many samples of leather and most members received a card with many swatches attached to show the types of leathers. She gave a most interesting talk on the uses of the various kinds of leather.
Karla Van Horne visited us from Hamilton in November and showed how to use the many types of snaps and fasteners used in leather work.
In January, Fred Brown showed us the intricacies of the One Pice Wallet which most members started to make at this meeting. Our Past President, Ray Potter, gave an introduction to Bookbinding in February. He showed us many examples of very old, old and modern methods of hand binding of books.
March was our Annual Election of Officers, and judging amongst pieces for our Branch entry for the Weston Trophy was held, giving members an idea of how judging is done by the Council of Fellows.
During the rest of the year, our programmes will include Gladys Riddell showing the making of Purse Rings in April; Jack Meharg demonstrating belts, holsters and other Police Leather articles in May; May 24th will be the all-day CSCL Saturday Workshop.
Our year will finish with a Friday evening and all day Saturday Workshop when Thelma Terry and Gladys Riddell will be making gloves - a workshop in which we will all join in.
Two events which we were unable to fit in, but which will be part of next year's programme, will be a visit to the Acton Leather Barn and a visit to the Bata Leather Museum in Toronto.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ralph Whately,
President, Toronto Branch.
WOODSTOCK:
We started our 1985-86 season under guidance of Bea Austin, as she did a workshop on Moulded Purses, using split rivets to hold purse and attach handles. These cannot be seen on the outside of the bag. Everyone attending had a bag nearly completed at the end of the day. Thanks, Bea!
Our Christmas Meeting was turned into a dinner at a local restaurant and back to Madeline Mitchell's home to exchange gifts and play some games. A very enjoyable evening.
January featured Buela Reynolds doing ring binders. She did a lot of preparation for this demonstration including a trip to Barrie to pick up a few tips from Clara Cavanagh. We may be a small branch, but very dedicated. Thank you Buela.
During February and March everyone was working desperately to get pieces finished for the Weston Trophy Competition.
We are looking forward to April, which brings Dave McPherson to us to demonstrate Acrylic Dye Rub Technique.
Due to a dwindling membership, we are seriously going to have to look for ways to attract new members.
Respectfully submitted,
Loreen Manuel,
Secretary, Woodstock Branch.
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