38th Annual Meeting 1988 — programme, The Royal Resort, Rosedale
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38TH ANNUAL MEETING
CANADIAN SOCIETY FOR CREATIVE LEATHERCRAFT
THE ROYAL RESORT, ROSEDALE, ONTARIO
FRIDAY, MAY 6, SATURDAY MAY 7, and SUNDAY 8, 1988
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Friday - 7:30 pm Registration and Set-Up Displays
May 6 7:30 - pm Judging for Salon and Craftsman Ribbons
8:00 - Get together in common room
Saturday 8:00 - 9:45 am Coffee break - coffee and muffins
MAY 7 9:00 - 10:00 am Registration and Membership
9:00 - 10:00 am Sale of Draw Tickets
9:15 Short Executive Meeting
10:00 - 11:30 am Business Meeting: Election of Officers
Presentation of Fellow and Associate Awards; Branch Competion Awards; Appraisal of Weston Trophy Articles; Question Box
11:30 - 11:40 am Sale of draw tickets
11:40 - noon Draw Starts
12:15 - 1:00 pm Lunch
1:15 - 2:15 pm DEMONSTRATIONS
Butt Stitching and 45 degree angle Stitching by Karla Van Horne
Flower Making
2:15 - 2:30 pm Coffee break and Draws
2:30 - 3:30 pm DEMONSTRATIONS
WORKING WITH ANTLER AND BONE by Karla Van Horne
GUSSETS
3:30 - 4:00 PM Balance of Draws
4:00 - Sale of Leather and Tools
4:30 - 5:30 pm Guided Tour for Guests
6:30 - 9:30 pm Banquet, Awards, and Entertainment
Get together in Hospitality Room
Sunday 10:00 Dismantle Displays
MAY 8
TO BE ANNOUNCED
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CONTENTS
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President's Report 1 & 2
Minutes of the 37th Annual Meeting 2,3 & 4
Archives 4
Membership 4
Report of Representative to the Ontario Crafts Council 5.
Treasurer's Report 6 & 7
Branch Reports
Hamilton 8
Mississauga 9
Norland 9 & 10
Toronto 10
Woodstock 11
Editor's Report 11
Nominating Committee Report 12
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Page No. 1 PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Welcome to the 38th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Society for Creative Leathercraft. In
reviewing past Presidents' reports, it is evident that communication and participation are the key factors in maintaining a
Guild. The Executive Council is hard at work, revising the Constitution and the by laws, as well as, the information folder
telling the public about C.S.C.L.
Our editor of Canadian Leathercraft is constantly searching for material for this fine
publication. C.S.C.L., workshops are Planned for the coming year, as well as, Branch workshops. Leather *88, our Biennial
exhibition will be held in Hamilton, along with a show of fine quilts by the Hamilton Quilters Guild, (newly formed ~ over 70
members). The call for entry will by out in late May.
The Ontario Arts Council, once again has granted C.S.C.L. a substantial
amount of money for guest speakers, workshops and publicity. We are indebted to the Arts Council, and Walter Sunahara, for
their devotion to our Society.
Our correspondence indicates that we are known from coast to coast, and the U.S.A. The graded
system from general members to Associates and Fellows in C.S.C.L., is the envy of many craft Guilds throughout Canada.
We are
affiliated with the Ontario Crafts Council with representation at meetings by a C.S.C.L. member. O.C.C. has slides and a
resource library presentations for perusal by our members.
The Larmour Library books are offered to all C.S.C.L. members. Many
of these books are no longer in print, a valuable asset indeed to our guild, and perhaps the only one of its kind in any guild,
anywhere.
Past issues of Canadian Leathercraft are also available. The Council of Fellows of C.S.C.L. is ever available for
judging and consultation when deemed necessary. This is what C.S.C.L. does for YOU! What have you done for yourself and the
C.S.C.L. in the past year? Where were the full time leathercrafters, when a proposed annual C.S.C.L. sale had to be cancelled
because of apathy? Have general members, and members at large contributed an article for the bulletin? Have you offered your
services in anyway for any function? Where were you
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when C.S.C.L. sponsored a FREE workshop? Only four participants? Or the bookbinding workshop, offered by C.S.C.L. in
central Toronto? This workshop was taken over by the Hamilton Branch with the response such that it had to be run on two
consecutive weekends. Participation is a vital part of being a member of the C.S.C.L.
We will long remember the devoted members who
passed away over the past year. Thank you to C.S.C.L. executive members who assisted at the meetings and to Norland Branch for
hosting the 38th Annual General Meeting of C.S.C.L. My best wishes to all concerned. Respectfully submitted, Ruth Haig,
President.
MINUTES OF THE 37TH ANNUAL MEETING OF CSCL
NOVOTEL HOTEL - MISSISSAUGA, ONT.
APRIL 25, 1987
1. At 10:00 am, President Madeleine
Mitchell called this meeting to order. A warm welcome was given to all in attendance and to our special guests, Bill Bomer of
Kansas and Nancy Sawyer from The Leather Craftsman of Texas.
2. Lois MacPherson then welcomed everyone on behalf of the
Mississauga branch.
3. The minutes of the 1986 Annual Meeting held at the Beacon Motor Hotel, Jordon Station, Ontario, were
adopted as printed in the program on a motion from Kay Cloughley. This motion was seconded by Gladys Riddell and was carried
unanimously. A motion to adopt all reports, including all branch reports to the Annual meeting was made by Lois MacPherson.
This was then seconded by Jack Meharg.
4. The President's report was then made. Mentioned in it were members of CSCL who had
been of great service throughout the past year. Included were: George McPhail, Mary and Fred Patterson, Audrey Gorton, all of
the Mississauga Branch, Fred Brown, Dorothy Muma, Karla Van Horne, Jessie Little, and Beulah Reynolds.
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5. Constitutional amendments were then read and a motion to accept them was made by Audrey Gorton, this motion was
seconded by Muriel McKnight and passed unanimously.
6. Announcements: Branch Presidents' are to send all membership lists and
all membership dues to Hilda Chynoweth. Copies of the membership list should also go to George McPhail, as well as, to Audrey
Gorton.
Workshops: Bookbinding by Sharon Gogischwili, Sat May 23, 1987 at St. Martin's in the Field. Time 9:30 am - 4:30 pm.
Bring your own lunch. Fee $10.00.
Colour Techniques by Lillian Kay, Aug. 3-7 1987 at the Haliburton School of Fine Arts.
Registration fee $55.00.
Bulletins are available at $.35 each or 3/$1.00,
7. A Life Membership was then presented by Hilda
Chynoweth. This year's Honoree was Beulah Reynolds.
8. Ruth Haig (acting Chairman of the Council of Fellows in the absence of
Dorothy Muma) then gave the report from the council. A presentation of a Fellow's Certificate was then made to Karla Van Horne.
9. Ruth then gave the History of the Weston Trophy. A presentation and appraisal of all entered articles was then made. This
year's winner was Hamilton Branch with an overall average of 82.66%.
10. The Chairman of the nominating committee then
reported. Jessie Little was nominated on a motion made by Loreen Manual, seconded by Olivia Smith and May Corbett was nominated
on a motion made by Jack Meharg, seconded by Jessie Little. The nominations were then closed as the slate of officers had been
filled. The new executive was then introduced.
11. An invitation was then made for the 1988 Annual meeting by the Norland
Branch.
12. A letter of thanks is to be written to the Ontario Crafts Council to thank them for the displays of Bob Muma's
work. This work is supposed to be submitted to a new craft museum in Canada. (Whether it is accepted or not is up to the
museum.)
13. The Question Box was opened next and resulted in a rousing debate on whether or not the public should be admitted
to our
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14. A cake with lit candles was brought in (baked by Madeleine Mitchell and brought into the room by hotel
staff) to wish Fred Brown a Happy 75th Birthday. The meeting was adjourned shortly thereafter.
Respectfully submitted,
Karla Van Horne,
Recording Secretary.
ARCHIVIST REPORT
Ken Cavanagh, Clara's husband has donated her complete set of Bound bulletins
from the beginning to 1976. These are to be turned over to the Archivist. Ray Potter is continuing to work at
binding a complete set of Canadian Leathercraft. I am continuing to file the bulletins and the executive minutes as they come in.
Respectfully Submitted,
Carol McLean,
Archivist.
MEMBERSHIP REPORT
Present membership total is 161, with the following
category breakdown.
Life Membership - 23
Fellows - 15
Associates - 24
General Members - 107
Sustaining Members - 4
Letters were sent out in the fall of 1987
to members that had let their membership lag. There was some response 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,
Joyce Scruton,
Membership Chairman.
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REPORT OF REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ONTARIO CRAFTS COUNCIL
During the past year I attended the Annual Meeting of the
Ontario Crafts Council in the spring of 1987, at which a friend of CSCL - Joan Foster, Executive Director of OCC, received the
prestigious John Mather Award. Joan was instrumental in assisting CSCL in 1985 in aquiring our first grant from the Ontario
Arts Council which was used for our travelling leather exhibition. She also has opened and attended our past biennial
exhibitions.
Two meetings were held for Single-Media Affiliate representatives and Directors of OCC. These meetings were held
at the Ontario Art Gallery and presided over by Alison Parsons of the OCC. During these meetings, there was opportunity to meet
representatives from other craft organizations such as woodworking, metal arts, stained glass, rug hooking, enbroiderers,
surfacing arts and potters. Organizational problems, financial concerns and common interests were freely discussed among the
group. Publications, like our Canadian Leathercraft bulletins pose a major expense to many groups. Services offered to members
include an annual meeting, some workshops (perhaps just one a year) and newsletters or bulletins. Membership fees vary from
$10.00 (CSCL) to $35.00 or more a year. Few groups have designations of Associates and Fellows as in CSCL.
The Ontario Crafts
Council was very helpful at these meetings, providing information re grants and awards available to groups and individuals, as
well as discussing existing programs, future expectations and support to the organizations. Regional Directors contributed
information from all areas of Ontario. Ontario Crafts Council's new home at 33-35 McCaul Street, Toronto, was recently toured
by representatives from this group.
I found this an interesting and informative group, with a good deal of sharing of ideas and
concerns. As I complete this term, I feel that CSCL can only benefit from continued association with OCC. With their new
facilities and supportive staff, CSCL can continue to inter-act with craft organizations throughout Ontario. Respectfully
submitted, Madeleine Mitchell. March 1988.
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TREASURERS' REPORT
Period April 1st, 1987 to March 31st, 1988
RECEIPTS 1986/87 1987/88
Memberships 980.00 1275.00
Annual Meeting 341.17 506.85
Interest on Investment 70.84 112.43
Workshop surplus 15.00 35.00
Leather '86 284.25 -
Refund Hotel Deposit 400.00 -
Refund Hotel Deposit from Mississauga - 300.00
Sale C.N.E. Equipment 69.25 -
Sale of Trailer 175.00 -
U.S. Exchange - 10.73
Fellowship Fee - 6.00
Bank Interest - .05
$2336.01 $2246.06SUMMARY
Receipts 2336.01 2246.06
Expenditures 1590.66 1903.06
Surplus for the Period 745.35 342.56
LESS - Hotel Deposit - 300.00
745.35 42.56
Starting Balance 1428.38 173.73
2173.73 216.29
LESS - Investment 2000.00 -
PLUS -Short Term Deposit - 2000.00
Balance as per Bank Book -March 31, 1987/88 $173.73 $2216.29Page 9
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TREASURERS' REPORT
Period April 1st 1987 - March 31st 1988
DISBURSEMENTS 1986/87 1987/88
Postage 38.24 23.82
Printing (membership cards) - 62.92
Bulletin 341.88 509.30
Annual Meeting 198.09 422.51
Leather '86 620.03 -
Church - for use of premises 100.00 100.00
Hotel Deposit - Norland - 300.00
Membership - Ont. Craft Council 50.00 50.00
Bank service charges 4.16 5.60
Flowers & Cards - Sickness & Bereavement 51.72 32.10
President's Expenses 150.00 70.00
R. Muma - re use of home - 100.00
Storage of Cases - 100.00
Insurance on cases - 65.00
Misc. 36.54 62.25
$1590.66 $1902.50STATEMENT OF "SPECIAL FUNDS"
Period April 1st 1987 to March 31st 1988
1986/87 1987/88 Ontario Arts Council Grants (balance) $734.00 $731.50 Draw Fund 866.54 1203.70 Jean Hunter Memorial Fund 578.00 626.13 Michigan Leather Artisans Capital Fund 638.00 638.00 Available for Awards 599.77 690.99 $3416.31 $3890.32 Short Term Deposit Certificate $3,000.00 Balance as per Bank Book 890.32 $3,890.32
SIGNED: George McPhail AUDITED BY: Lea Love
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Page No. 8 BRANCH REPORTS
HAMILTON
The Hamilton Leathercraft Guild, consisting of 18 members met six times from October 1987 to
March 1988, missing only February due to inclement weather. We still have two meetings to go with April being a regular meeting
and May a one-day workshop with Ruth Haig on covered bottles on Saturday May 14, 1988.
During these meetings we had
demonstrations and workshops by Ruth Haig, Muriel McKnight, Karla Van Horne and Betsy Rennie. We also had Sharon Gogischwili
give a workshop on bookbinding on two consecutive Saturdays in September. We appreciated seeing members from other branches
attend this very informative session. In January, Bea Austin gave a one day workshop on Cuir Bouille. Ruth and I attended a one
day workshop on Cuir Bouille at Beula Reynold's of the Woodstock Branch.
Last year at the 37th Annual Meeting Karla Van Horne
received her Fellow Standing. Congratulations Karla. Hamilton now has three Fellows, Bea Austin, Ruth Haig and Karla, or about
1/6th of our membership. During 1987/88 we regretted the loss of Irene Lane; Muriel McKnight's husband and my cousin Jack;
Hilda Newitt's mother; Jessie Strain's husband Bill; and Betsy Rennie's father. Condolences were offered.
We were glad to
welcome a new member during March of this year, Dave Windeyer from Burlington.
Muriel McKnight and myself also attended several
Craft Committee meetings of the Hamilton and Region Arts Council. Ruth is also working in conjunction with Diane MacKenzie for
the 1988 biennial. Leather '88 is to be held at the Hamilton Spectator Gallery during October 1988. Muriel McKnight is the
Chairperson of this Committee.
Bea Austin and Ruth Haig were also artists of the month at the Burlington Cultural Centre during
September 1987. We are looking forward to a great year.
The 1988/89 Executive is: President - Karla Van Horne; Vice-President - Ruth Haig; Secretary Muriel Mcknight; Treasurer David
McPherson.
Respectfully submitted,
Audrey A. Gorton, Past President.
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Page No. 9 MISSISSAUGA
The Mississauga Group had a successful year. They were the host club for the 1987 Annual Meeting, and
hope that a good time was had by all. Projects covered during the year were: Five-thong braided belts, various forms of fine
braiding, mittens or soft purses made from doeskin, fridge magnets, round cups with butt seams, encasing an object or form,
bottells, beer or pop can holders, and various personal projects by members. Informal meetings were continued during the
summer, with Bill Whittington demonstrating leather "critters" of various kinds.
Parties were held at Christmas and after the
1988 elections on March 17.
The 1988-89 Executive is: President - Don MacLeod; Vice President - Francis Hogue; Treasurer - Lea
Love; Secretary - Kevin Armstrong; Membership - Eve Chadwick; Projects Coordinator - Bill Whittington.
Mississauga is looking
forward to another busy and productive year, under their new leadership. Respectfully submitted, Lois MacPherson, Past
President.
NORLAND
Norland Branch has had a busy year since the last convention. We hold monthly meetings in Hilda Chynoweths' work
shop, this is very helpful to all members as Hilda has so many tools which are available for us to use.
In June the members
gathered at the W. I. Hall in Norland for a "Fun Nite". Games were played and stories told by each one present, We also had a
guest with us who played the piano so we could have a sing-a-long. It was an enjoyable night.
At the September meeting it was
back to work. Hilda gave us some tips on dyeing our change purses we made. Hilda and Emma had attended Lillian Kay's week long
class at S.S.F.C. in Haliburton.
In October Dorothea helped get some patterns ready for vests.
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These are still being worked on.
November meeting the members present cut out slippers and - or mitts. Most members
had started to sew their item that night.
We skipped the December meeting and in January one of our new members demonstrated
carving of leaves. Glen has been a leathercrafter for many years. This demonstration carried over to the February meeting at
which time all present carved a leaf.
Our annual meeting was held on March 16, 1988. It was election of officers for our club.
We watched a video "Leather Stamping for Fun and Profit". (for anyone interested these videos can be rented for a small fee
from Tandy Leather).
Everyone is busy preparing for the convention at which time we hope everyone will enjoy themselves.
Respectfully Submitted, Carol Broumley.
TORONTO
Our 1987-1988 Programme has been well attended with most interesting craft
persons displaying their talents. A Christmas pot luck was enjoyed by everyone. Articles for the Weston Trophy were viewed by
the members and the craft persons were asked to forward them for judging at the 1988 Annual.
Election of officers for the 1988 - 1989 programme are as follows: President - Harold Brister Secretary - Bruce White Tresurer - George McPhail Respectfully
Submitted, Robert Sutton, Chairman.
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Woodstock
We have continued our monthly meetings in members homes this past year. Meetings are usually held on the 4th Thursday
evening. Topics covered this year were laminated bowls, tips on leathercraft, carving demonstration, dyeing techniques, one
piece wallets, bottle covering, and folded picture frames. One miniature workshop was held on gloves. Three of our members
attended workshops on Bookbinding by Sharon Gogischwili.
Our annual picnic in June was again held at George and Jean Pickering's
in Thamesford. Our Christmas party saw us going out for dinner and then returning to Beula's home for visiting and the ever
popular gift (free-for-all) exchange. Our membership continues at seven members.
Respectfully Submitted,
Carol McLean
Secretary.
EDITOR'S REPORT
After a shaky start, it seems that the bulletin is now starting to run smoother. I am getting used to setting
it up and am working the bugs out of it.
Because of the sudden change of editors only two issues were published last year.
Starting this year there will be four issues annually as required.
It has been suggested at the Executive meeting in Toronto
that we again have advertising included to help offset costs. Prices suggested per issue are: $30.00 - FULL PAGE; $20.00 - HALF
PAGE; and $10.00 - QUARTER PAGE. This could be a copy of a business card, the ad from the yellow pages in the telephone book
or something along this line. Simple work can be typed, but elaborate art work must be supplied.
The next bulletin will be
available after the Annual and will contain a synopsis of this event, as well as, other material that will be available.
Please keep the needed articles coming so we are able to keep our goal of the required issues.
Thank you for your co-operation
and support in this CSCL venture.
Audrey Gorton, Editor of Canadian Leathercraft.
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REPORT OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE
The proposed slate for the 1988-89 Executive Council for the CANADIAN SOCIETY for
CREATIVE LEATHERCRAFT is:
OFFICERS
Past President: Madeleine Mitchell (519) 537-7821
President: Ruth Haig (416) 525-0780
1st Vice-President: Phyllis McHale (705) 454-1237
2nd Vice-President: Karla Van Horne (416) 547-4518
Recording Secretary: Laura Walker (416) 389-9567
Corresponding Secretary Betsy Rennie (416) 639-0771
Treasurer George McPhail no telephone
EX-OFFICIO:
Chairnan of the
Council of Fellows: Dorothy Muma (416) 654-5635
Teaching Standards: Robert Muma (416) 654-5635
Archivist: Carol McLean (519) 537-7684
Librarian: Marg Hunter (416) 459-9798
Editor: Audrey Gorton (416) 389-9567
BRANCH PRESIDENTS:
Hamilton Karla Van Horne (416) 547-4518
Mississauga Don MacLeod (416) 277-2058
Norland Russell Lynch (705) 454-8883
Toronto Harold Brister (416) 279-0333
Woodstock Madeleine Mitchell (519) 537-7821
DIRECTORS:
Fred Brown (416) 626-3184 Joyce Scruton (416) 844-9471
Jessie Litle (416) 783-8603 Kevin Armstrong (416) 278-4666
Gladys Riddle (416) 762-7466 Lea Love (416) 276-7340
Helen Wheaton (519) 432-0178 Jean Pickering (519) 285-2518
Bea Austin (416) 522-8282 Lillian Kay (416) 241-0730
Hilda Chynoweth (705) 454-3206 Beula Reynolds (519) 539-3251
Laura Bush (613) 392-1475 May Corbett (705) 728-3259
Muriel McKnight (416) 529-9149
Respectfully Submitted,
Madeleine Mitchell,
Past President.
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