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40th ANNUAL MEETING
CANADIAN SOCIETY FOR CREATIVE LEATHERCRAFT
ELMHURST INN, INGERSOLL, ONTARIO
APRIL 27, 28, 29, 1990
Friday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Registration and Set-up of displays.
April 27 7:30 p.m. Short Executive Meeting for Members present.
8:00 p.m. Judging for Salon and Craftsman Ribbons.
Fellows only.
GENERAL AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS:
- Make a leather quilt square, or help attach
your square to the Commemorative Quilt.
- Also, "Slide Show" on Video of CSCL articles.
Saturday 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Coffee; Registration and Membership.
April 28 Sale of tickets.
10:00 a.m. ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING Including:
- Business of the past year.
- Election of Officers.
- Presentation of Fellow and Associate Awards.
- Branch Competition Award.
- Appraisal of Weston Trophy articles.
- Question Box.
12:00 noon 40th ANNIVERSARY PORTRAIT: Wear your brightest smile!
12:35 - 2:00 p.m. LUNCH - On your own.
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. DEMONSTRATIONS:
- Holsters, with Jack Meharg.
- Fun with Leather Scraps, with Edith Melchior-Hawkins, FCSCL.
3:00 - 3:30 p.m. 40th ANNIVERSARY CAKE and COFFEE.
Draw for prizes.
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. DEMONSTRATIONS:
- Leather Maché, with Margaret Monteith.
- Rope Edge Belts, with Bruce White.
4:30 - 5:30 p.m. SALE OF LEATHER TOOLS and PAST BULLETINS.
6:30 - 7:00 p.m. Get-together (with cash bar).
7:00 - 10:00 p.m. ANNUAL BANQUET, Awards, and Entertainment.
after 10:00 p.m. Dismantle Displays.
Sunday SUNDAY BRUNCH: Please make your own Advance Reservations
April 29 Alternative Events: Visit the Creative Arts Centre, Ingersoll
or the Maple Syrup Shack, Sweaburg.
(Maps and Details will be available.)
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NOMINATING COMMITTEE
March 23, 1990
Proposed slate for the 1990-91 Executive Council for the Canadian Society for Creative
Leathercraft:
OFFICERS
Past-President Ruth Haig (416) 525-0780
President Don MacLeod (416) 277-2058
1st Vice-President
2nd Vice-President Bill Whittingham (416) 239-3742
Recording Secretary Kevin Armstrong (416) 278-4666
Corresponding Secretary Betsy Rennie (416) 639-0771
Treasurer George McPhail
DIRECTORS
1. Fred Brown (416) 626-3184
2. Jessie Little (416) 783-8603
3. Gladys Riddell (416) 762-7466
4. Helen Wheaton (519) 432-0178
5. Bea Austin (416) 522-8282
6. Laura Bush (613) 392-1475
7. Joyce Scruton (416) 844-9471
8. Lea Love (416) 276-7340
9. Jean Pickering (519) 285-2518
10. Audrey Gorton (416) 389-9567
11. Lillian Kay (416) 241-0730
12. Bruce White (416) 755-4464
13. Jim Edwards (416) 699-8214
14. Lois MacPherson (416) 842-1383
BRANCH PRESIDENTS
Hamilton Muriel McKnight (416) 529-9149
Toronto René Hackstetter (416) 535-8509
Mississauga Bill Whittingham (416) 239-3743
Woodstock Madeleine Mitchell (519) 537-7821
Norland
EX-OFFICIO
Chairman of the Council of Fellows Dorothy Muma (416) 654-5635
Teaching Standards Robert Muma (416) 654-5635
Librarian René Hackstetter (416) 535-8509
Archivist Kevin Armstrong (416) 278-4666
Co-editors Lois MacPherson (416) 842-1383
Betsy Rennie (416) 639-0771
Resectfully submitted,
Madeleine Mitchell,
Past President.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE NO.
President's Message 1
Minutes of the 39th Annual Meeting 2
Formation of the Canadian Society of Creative Leathercraft 3, 4, 5
Canadian Society of Creative Leathercraft 5, 6, 7
History of the Weston Trophy 7
Weston Trophy Winners 8
List of Past Executive 9
Treasurer's Report 10, 11
Editor's Report 12
Archivist's Report 12
Library Report 13
Branch Reports:
Hamilton 13
Mississauga 14
Norland 15
Toronto 15
Woodstock 16
Nominating Committee
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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Our 40th Anniversary - where do we go from here? Many changes have happened over 40
years. The membership has fallen and risen again, which indicates a high activity level and a
healthy Guild. This has only been achieved through the efforts of all concerned, especially so
from your Guild representatives.
Accomplishments over the past few years include: the revision of our By-Laws and
Constitution with reprinting in 1990. The Larmour circulating library collation and computer
presentation. The Larmour Reference Library is also on computer with the books readily
accessible at the Ontario Crafts Council Library. Past issues of our quarter yearly publication
"Canadian Leathercraft" have been hand bound and are ready for your perusal. The C.S.C.L.
Archives are categorized in book form and on computer. A new Weston Trophy coincides with
our 40th Anniversary.
The proposed government legislation relating to the General Sales Tax will affect everyone,
not only on purchases but on resale of hand crafted articles. At present we need a definitive
statement from the government.
Because of world political unrest in the Middle East, there is a shortage of leather hides,
making the cost of available leather prohibitive. It is hoped that Eastern European tanneries will
reopen to glut the market, and deflate prices. Often, here in Canada accessibility to view a
leather selection is limited. Make your needs known to wholesale distributors as a leather
craftsman.
On an International theme, we require a better functioning relationship with our American
counterparts. For example, we could provide delegates to future Federation sessions to represent
the Canadian viewpoint.
An immediate project for all of us to be involved in, is the review of our standards. Of
course, we need more teachers, more courses and workshops and more new members.
Over the next decade, as the Guild prospers so will you as a member of the Canadian Society
for Creative Leathercraft.
Happy Fortieth Anniversary!
Ruth M. Haig, F.C.S.C.L.
President 1987,1988-89.
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MINUTES OF THE 39TH ANNUAL CSCL MEETING
Our president Ruth Haig, called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 6th,
1989 at the Nottawasaga Inn, Alliston, Ontario. Harold Brister, president of Toronto Branch
extended a warm welcome to everyone.
The minutes of the 1988 Annual meeting and the Branch Reports were adopted and
unanimously accepted by the members.
Ruth Haig read her message in the Annual Report. Her theme "What is happening in
CSCL?" following a summary of events that everyone should be aware of. Your executive council
has had a productive year, with eight meetings.
There have been no changes in the Constitution or By-Laws since our last annual meeting.
However, there is an addition to the CSCL Standards on acceptance of machine stitching in
competition and on qualifying articles at the Council of Fellows meeting on April 1, 1989, on a
motion made by Viola Harris and seconded by Robert Muma. The following motion was passed:
"Any machine stitching reduces the value of an article for judging as a hand crafted piece,
therefore machine stitching will be acceptable on soft leather articles and such as clothing and
soft bags. The exception is gloves, these must be hand stitched".
At the executive meeting on April 28, 1989, a motion by Madeleine Mitchell and seconded
by Dorothy Muma, that René Hackstetter be appointed as Librarian, ex-officio for The Larmour
Library. This motion was unanimously carried. A volunteer committee has been set up to re-
index all the books in the circulating library, the reference library, and one box with general
coverage. The library committee consists of Jessie Little, Beula Reynolds, Joyce Scruton, René
Hackstetter, and Ruth Haig. There is money in the Larmour Library Fund for the purchase of
new or replacement books. This library is a very vital part of CSCL and it is the only leather
library of its kind in existence in Canada.
From the Archives: All past bulletins are being hand bound and should be available at our
next Annual meeting. Copies of past bulletins and the Leather 88 catalogue are available.
CSCL dues will be $20.00 for 1990.
Dorothy Muma presented a Life Membership to Carol McLean. Dorothy also read the
history of the Weston Trophy and presented the trophy to the winning Branch, which was
Hamilton with 83.3%. Jessie Little assisted by Gladys Riddell appraised each article of the trophy
competition.
Madeleine Mitchell presented the executive council for 1989-90. Madeleine Mitchell on
behalf of Woodstock branch invited all to attend the 40th Annual in 1990.
In closing Ruth Haig invited everyone to attend the demonstrations in the afternoon and the
meeting was then adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Muriel McKnight,
Recording Secretary.
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FORMATION OF THE CANADIAN SOCIETY OF CREATIVE LEATHERCRAFT
A meeting was held on Thursday, June 8th, 1950, in the Central Y.M.C.A., Toronto, by a
number of persons actively interested in leathercraft.
A need had been felt for some time for a guild or society, province - or nation-wide, to
"further the aims and interests of leathercraft in general, which would have representation from
many groups of leathercraftsmen.
The purpose of this meeting was to discuss the formation of such a society.
Mr. Robert Muma, Toronto, presided at the meeting.
There were seventeen persons present:
Mr. Robert Muma, Toronto
Mr. Deane H. Russell, Ottawa
Mr. Ray Potter, Lewiscraft Supplies, Toronto
Miss E. Hamill, Lewiscraft Supplies, Toronto
Miss Judy Drope, Lewiscraft Supplies, Toronto
Mrs. Margaret McFarlane, President, Weston Leathercraft Guild
Mrs. Edith Roscoe, Past-President, Weston Leathercraft Guild
Miss Clarice Packham, Clarke and Clarke Leathers, Weston
Mrs. Reta Larmour, Toronto
Dr. R. K. Larmour, Toronto
Mr. R. K. Wallace, Bob Wallace Hobbycraft Supplies and School, Toronto
Mr. Don McKinnon, Toronto
Mrs. Don McKinnon, Toronto
Mr. Harold Booth, Hamilton
Mr. Stan McQuarrie, Lewiscraft Supplies, Toronto
Mrs. J. Carter, Toronto
Miss Edith Howison, representing Mr. and Mrs. J. McDougall, Toronto
Mr. Deane H. Russell of Ottawa opened the meeting with a discussion on the subject of
contemporary design. He felt that the overall design of an article in leather should be of
paramount importance and that Canadians should start fresh in their own field of design, rather
than merely copying the already established American leatherwork. They should strive to do
more creating and less copying.
Mr. Russell felt that an organized leathercraft society, with definite aims and objectives,
particularly in the field of original design, could do much to further Canadian Leathercraft.
The aims and objectives of a Canadian Society of Decorative Leathercraft were then
discussed by the meeting.
It was moved by Mrs. Margaret McFarlane, seconded by Mrs. Edith Roscoe, that an
association or society be formed to further leathercraft interests, such a society to be know as:
"THE CANADIAN SOCIETY OF CREATIVE LEATHERCRAFT". Motion carried.
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EXECUTIVE
The choosing of an executive was then discussed, and suggestions were requested for officers.
It was then moved by Mrs. Roscoe, seconded by Miss Packham, that Mr. Deane Russell be
appointed President of this Society. This motion was put to the vote and carried.
It was moved by Mr. Russell, seconded by Dr. Larmour, that Mr. Robert Muma be appointed
Secretary-Treasurer. Carried.
It was suggested that Mr. Muma be assisted in the secretarial work by Mrs. Larmour, who
assented.
It was moved by Miss E. Hamill, seconded by Mr. Don McKinnon, that Mrs. Margaret
McFarlane be appointed Vice-President. Carried.
MEMBERSHIP
The meeting decided that the membership should consist of:
(1) Active members - leathercraftsmen
(2) Associate members - non-craftsmen interested in furthering the interests of the Society.
It was suggested that each new member would submit his work to a Board of Selection,
which would vote on whether such work was of a sufficiently high quality for the craftsman to be
admitted to the Active Membership of the Society. This suggestion was put to the motion and
carried.
ADVISORY COUNCIL
The question of an Advisory or Executive Council was discussed, and it was decided that the
Executive Council should be made up of three members from various points in the Province.
(1) One member from Ottawa - to be elected on Mr. Russell's return from members of the
Ottawa Valley Leathercraft Guild.
(2) One member from Hamilton - Mr. Booth appointed
(3) One member from Toronto - Mrs. Larmour appointed
It was also suggested that there be a fourth member, from Montreal. Mr. Louis Zimmerman
was suggested.
It was decided a board should be set up to take care of the admission of new members to
the Society.
CONSTITUTION
The chief points of a constitution for the new Society were discussed, and such topics as
membership qualifications and membership fees were considered. It was decided that a tentative
constitution be drafted by the chief executive officers, under Mr. Deane Russell's direction, such
constitution to be sent out for the approval and criticism of the charter members, to be later
adopted.
TREASURY
It was suggested that an initial Treasury Fund would be necessary to carry on with current
expenses, such as mailing, stationery, etc. It was moved by Mrs. Roscoe, seconded by Mr. Bob
Wallace that all present assess themselves an initial fee of $1.00 each, to form such a fund.
Motion voted and carried. A collection was taken of $20.00.
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LEATHERCRAFT ON DISPLAY
There was a collection of leathercraft on display, contributed by the various active members
present. A handsome piece of luggage of new design was shown by Mr. Russell, assorted purses,
wallets, etc. by other members. Outstanding from the point of originality and distinctive
workmanship were several large wall plaques of quaint French Canadian motifs, the work of Mr.
Don McKinnon.
The meeting was voted a distinct success, and adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
These minutes respectfully submitted,
Reta Larmour
Secretary.
THE CANADIAN SOCIETY OF CREATIVE LEATHERCRAFT
In the Late nineteen forties, interest in making articles by hand from leather was developing
rapidly in Canada. At the time there were few qualified leathercraft teachers and the quality of
both design and workmanship was poor. Serious leathercrafters became concerned and realized
there was a need for an organization to provide some guidance for those interested in creating
original design and in improving the quality of their work.
On June 8, 1950, 17 leathercraftsmen met at the central Y.M.C.A. in Toronto to discuss the
formation of such an organization. As a result of that meeting, the Canadian Society for Creative
Leathercraft was formed, with Mr. Deane Russell of Ottawa as the first President. He was
followed in the office by Dr. Ralph Larmour in 1954, Mrs. Jean Newton 1956, Mr. Fred Brown
1957, Mr. Harold Wilson 1961, Miss Viola Harris 1963, Mrs Dorothy Muma 1965, Mrs. Irva Ford
1969. Of those present at the first meeting, six are still members of the Society - Mrs. Reta
Larmour, Mr. Don McKinnon, Mrs. Margaret McFarlane, Mr. Robert Muma, Miss Clarice
Packham, Mr. Deane Russell. The membership list for the currant year contains 183 names. The
present chairman of the membership committee is Mrs. Kay Cloughley, 5 Shannon St., Barrie.
While the two major objectives of the newly formed Society were to encourage originality
in design and to establish high standards of craftsmanship, it was decided not to restrict
membership to those interested in creative design, but to accept all those interested in working
with leather. A constitution was drawn up and plans were discussed as to how best to serve the
interests of the members of the new Society. Four major spheres of activity developed - the
branches, standards, a quarterly bulletin, and exhibitions.
Since it was impossible to hold more than one meeting a year for the entire membership,
groups of five or more members were encouraged to meet together monthly as branches of the
C.S.C.L. There are now six active branches in Ontario - Barrie, Belleville, Hamilton, London,
Toronto, and Woodstock. The highlight of the year is the display set up by each branch at the
annual meeting. Each branch also selects four of its best pieces to enter the competition for the
Weston Trophy. When the Weston Leathercraft Guild - the first in Canada - disbanded, the
funds in its treasury were turned over to C.S.C.L. and used for a trophy to perpetuate the name
of the Weston Guild. The afternoon of the annual meeting features demonstrations by skilled
craftsmen.
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A graded system of membership was instituted in the early years of the Society - General for
anyone interested in the craft; Associate for those who meet certain standards of excellence,
especially in workmanship; Fellow for those who meet still higher standards with the emphasis
on creative design. The Fellows form a council to watch over the quality of the work offered for
exhibitions, sales etc., and to act as judges for competitions. In 1958, a point system of judging
was set up by Dr. Ralph Larmour and is the basis of the system now used.
The Bulletin, called Canadian Leathercraft was first published in September 1951. Mr.
Deane Russell was editor, followed by Dorothy Muma in 1954, Mrs. Margaret McFarlane 1960,
Mrs. Gerry Mills 1965, Mrs. Joy Hutcheson 1970. The bulletin contains technical articles, articles
on design, society activities, workshop tips, etc. In 1970, publication was changed to two bulletins
a year, each branch in turn preparing the contents for it. Newsletters are sent out as often as
necessary.
From the beginning, the Society has been most active in presenting to the public, exhibitions
of handcrafted leather articles which are outstanding in design and workmanship. Mrs. Reta
Larmour was the first Exhibition Chairman and her tireless efforts set a very high standard for
her successors to follow - Mrs. Nora Huyck in 1955, Mrs. Irva Ford in 1960, Mrs. Clara Cavanagh
1963, Mrs. Gwen Prestwich 1967, Mrs. Mae Corbett and Mrs. Helen Wheaton 1968, and Mrs.
Olivia Smith 1969. Only a few exhibitions can be mentioned here. The first was a Travelling
Exhibition - Canadian Handmades in Leather - which started a 16 m1xth tour in February 1952.
On invitation it appeared at The Canadian Shoe and Leather Fair in Toronto and M'Lady Fair
in Montreal. The second - Canadian Originals in Leather - started out in March 1954, and toured
29 centres across Canada. In 1954, an Exhibition was sent to England and received high praise.
In 1967, the articles for a travelling exhibition - Ontario Crafts - Leather To-day were selected
from the works of the members of the Society. To celebrate its twentieth anniversary, a prestige
exhibition was on view at the City Hall, Toronto, in February 1970.
In 1954, the Society became affiliated with the Canadian Guild of Crafts. The following year
the Guild offered its upstairs room for an exhibition and sale of articles handcrafted by members.
This continued as an annual event until 1967. Since 1964, C.S.C.L. has taken part in the Arts,
Crafts and Hobby Show at the C.N.E. with an exhibition, sales, and demonstrations.
The original constitution was adopted March 15, 1951. When the next few years revealed
many inadequacies, Mrs Reta Larmour was appointed to make preliminary revisions. She was
aided in the final revision by Miss Viola Harris and Mr. Fred Brown. It was put into its proper
legal form by Mrs. G.G. Brigden, wife of a member, who had also given much help with the
earlier revision. This was adopted in 1960 at the tenth annual meeting and is the framework
within which the Society operates to-day.
In 1954, Sixteen American Leathercrafters from Rochester visited a C.S.C.L. display at the
International Hobby and Homecraft Show in Toronto and another interesting and educational
annual event began. The International Assembly of Leathercraftsmen. Canada was the host guild
on several occasions. At the fourth Assembly, C.S.C.L. proposed the inauguration of a Salon of
Leathercraft Award. All articles were reviewed by competent judges and those worthy were
awarded Salon ribbons. A few years later, Craftsman awards were started. Canadians have been
well represented 1xth in the Salon and in the Craftsman group. Unfortunately, membership in
the American Guilds is decreasing and there will not be an Assembly this year.
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Our Annual meeting is being expanded to include a dinner at the end of the day - giving
more time for demonstrations and viewing of displays. While the Annual meeting is an
opportunity for members to review the previous year's activities and to see what other branches
are doing. New members are always welcomed and memberships can be accepted at that meeting.
THE HISTORY OF THE WESTON TROPHY
In the early 50's, The Weston Leathercraft Guild disbanded, and the monies left in the
treasury were turned over to the Executive of the C.S.C.L.
The Executive, in their wisdom, chose to use the funds for a trophy to perpetuate the
Weston Leathercraft Guild which was the first leathercraft guild in Canada, under the Canadian
Handicrafts Guild.
The first trophy was presented to the London Branch, in 1957.
By 1958, the judging was based on a point system whereby 6 articles could attain a maximum
of 168 points. If you would like to pursue the details of the point system, check out the Canadian
Leathercraft, Volume 7, No. 4, Summer 1958.
In 1961, only 5 articles were required for entry. Rules of Entry to the Weston Trophy
Competition included the following:
- each branch must be a full-fledged member of C.S.C.L.
- articles must be the work of C.S.C.L. members of good standing.
- 5 articles selected by the Branch constitute an entry. Less than 5 articles may be
submitted, but the final mark will be divided by 5.
- an individual member may enter only 1 article.
- no article submitted for Associate or Fellow may be entered in Branch competition that
year, but Branch competition articles may be submitted for Associate or Fellow in future
years.
- Judging is completed by the Board of Selection, using the point system with particular
attention to design and workmanship.
The preceding discussion of Weston Trophy rules and regulations is not to deter you, but
to encourage you and your Branch to become involved.
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WESTON TROPHY WINNERS -- 1957 TO 1989
The Weston Trophy Shield is now filled, and President Ruth Haig has ordered a new one
to start our 40th Anniversary. It was decided that we would inform the membership of the
previous 33 Branch winners listed on the original trophy. They are as follows:
1957 London 1974 Barrie
1958 Toronto 1975 Woodstock
1959 Toronto 1976 Hamilton
1960 Hamilton 1977 Toronto
1961 Toronto 1978 Woodstock
1962 Barrie 1979 Hamilton
1963 Barrie 1980 Hamilton
1964 Barrie 1981 Barrie
1965 Hamilton 1982 Hamilton
1966 Hamilton 1983 Woodstock
1967 Toronto 1984 Toronto
1968 Barrie 1985 Toronto
1969 Barrie 1986 Hamilton
1970 Toronto 1987 Hamilton
1971 Toronto 1988 Hamilton
1972 Toronto 1989 Hamilton
1973 Toronto
Barrie Branch - 6 times - 1962, 1963, 1964, 1969, 1974, 1981
Hamilton Branch - 12 times - 1960, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1976, 1979
1980, 1982, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989
London Branch - 1 time - 1957
Toronto Branch - 11 times - 1958, 1959, 1961, 1967, 1970, 1971
1972, 1973, 1977, 1984, 1985
Woodstock Branch - 3 times - 1975, 1978, 1983
It is with regret that Barrie and London Branches are no longer in existence but we are glad
to note that their members stayed on as Members-At-Large.
Respectfully submitted,
Audrey Gorton,
Editor, C.S.C.L.
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CANADIAN SOCIETY FOR CREATIVE LEATHERCRAFT
No. Year President Vice-President(s) Secretary (Corrsep., Recording) Treasurer
07-Jun-50 Deane R. Russell Margaret McFarlane Robert Muma Robert Muma
1 29-Mar-51 Deane R. Russell Margaret McFarlane Reta Larmour Robert Muma
2 16-May-52 Deane R. Russell Margaret McFarlane Edith Roscoe Robert Muma
3 06-Jun-53 Deane R. Russell Dr. Ralph Larmour Edith Roscoe Dorothy Muma
4 05-Jun-54 Dr. Ralph Larmour Robert Muma Louise Smyth, Viola Harris Nora Huyck
5 08-May-55 Dr. Ralph Larmour Harold Frost Louise Smyth, Viola Harris Margaret Murdock
6 21-Apr-56 Jean Newton Fred Brown Winifred Barratt, Viola Harris Olivia Smith
7 06-Apr-57 Fred Brown Clyde Johnson Viola Harris, Norma Yott Olivia Smith
8 12-Apr-58 Fred Brown Harold Wilson Viola Harris, Norma Yott Olivia Smith
9 18-Apr-59 Fred Brown Harold Wilson Viola Harris, Dorothea Sirman Gladys Miles
10 09-Apr-60 Fred Brown Harold Wilson Nina Wilson, Viola Harris Gladys Miles
11 15-Apr-61 Harold Wilson Viola Harris, Nora Huyck Nina Wilson, George Beech Betty Heacock
12 14-Apr-62 Harold Wilson Viola Harris, Nora Huyck Sherle Bottrill, Lillian Neelands Cecil Roebuck
13 06-Apr-63 Viola Harris Fred Brown, Nora Huyck Sherle Bottrill, Lillian Neelands Cecil Roebuck
14 04-Apr-64 Viola Harris Dorthy Muma, Irva Ford Sherle Bottrill, Thelma Terry Cecil Roebuck
15 03-Apr-65 Dorothy Muma Irva Ford, Margaret McFarlane Sherle Bottrill, Thelma Terry Cecil Roebuck
16 26-Mar-66 Dorothy Muma Irva Ford, Margaret McFarlane Mae Corbett, Thelma Terry Cecil Roebuck
17 08-Apr-67 Dorothy Muma Irva Ford, Margaret McFarlane Mae Corbett, Thelma Terry Cecil Roebuck
18 06-Apr-68 Dorothy Muma Irva Ford, Helen Wheaton Mae Corbett, Thelma Terry Cecil Roebuck
19 22-Mar-69 Irva Ford Helen Wheaton, Mae Corbett Thelma Terry, Ruth Haig Cecil Roebuck
20 25-Apr-70 Irva Ford Helen Wheaton, Mae Corbett Beula Reynolds, Ruth Haig George McPhail
21 17-Apr-71 Irva Ford Helen Wheaton, Mae Corbett Beula Reynolds, Ruth Haig George McPhail
22 22-Apr-72 Helen Wheaton Mae Corbett, Beula Reynolds Margaret Monteith, Carol McLean George McPhail
23 05-May-73 Helen Wheaton Mae Corbett, Beula Reynolds Margaret Monteith, Carol McLean George McPhail
24 04-May-74 Helen Wheaton Mae Corbett, Beula Reynolds Margaret Monteith, Carol McLean Dorothy Muma
25 19-Apr-75 Mae Corbett Beula Reynolds, Gary Walsh (Sep.26) Sherle Bottrill, Kay Cloughley Dorothy Proctor
26 01-May-76 Mae Corbett Beula Reynolds, Gary Walsh Sherle Bottrill, Kay Cloughley Dorothy Proctor
27 23-Apr-77 Mae Corbett Beula Reynolds, Evelyn Burgess Pam Frith, Joy Findlay Dorothy Muma
28 22-Apr-78 Beula Reynolds Hope Drysdale, Jack Meharg Lorna Robson, Terry Burt-Gerrans Dorothy Muma
29 21-Apr-79 Beula Reynolds Hope Drysdale, Jack Meharg Lorna Robson, Madeline Mitchell Dorothy Muma
30 19-Apr-80 Hope Drysdale Jack Meharg, Gary Walsh Lorna Robson, June Somerville Dorothy Muma
31 02-May-81 Hope Drysdale Jack Meharg, Ray Potter Lorna Robson, Joyce Poulsom
32 01-May-82 Jack Meharg Ray Potter, Fred Patterson Lillian Kay, Ralph Whately Joyce Poulsom
33 30-Apr-83 Jack Meharg Ray Potter, Madeleine Mitchell Lillian Kay, Kay Cloughley Joyce Poulsom
34 15-Apr-84 Jack Meharg Ray Potter, Madeleine Mitchell Lillian Kay, Kay Cloughley Jean Pickering
35 27-Apr-85 Madeleine Mitchell Kay Cloughley, Ruth Haig Lillian Kay, Karla Van Horne Jean Pickering
36 02-May-86 Madeleine Mitchell Ruth Haig, Jean Hunter Sharon Gogoschwili, Karla Van Horne George McPhail
37 25-Apr-87 Ruth Haig Phyllis McHale, Karla Van Horne Sharon Gogoschwili, Laura Walker George McPhail
38 07-May-88 Ruth Haig Phyllis McHale, Karla Van Horne Betsy Rennie, Laura Walker George McPhail
39 06-May-89 Ruth Haig Don Macleod, (no 2nd V.P.) Betsy Rennie, Muriel McKnight George McPhail
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TREASURER'S REPORT
Period: April 01, 1989 - March 13, 1990
EXPENDITURES 1988/89 1989/90
Postage 21.16
Printing (letterhead & envelopes) 233.86
Membership Applications 254.24
Bulletins 694.68 451.29
Leather '88 1080.83
Annual Meeting 612.76 450.73
Annual Meeting (deposit) 200.00 200.00
Church (for use of premises) 100.00
Membership in O. C. C. 50.00 50.00
Awards 100.00
R. Muma (for use of house) 100.00 100.00
Workshop 17.50 73.98
Executive minutes 61.53 159.83
Appraisal of case 20.00
Purchase of cheques 8.58
Bank service charge 5.25
Investment Interest 98.52
Advance for 1989 Annual 130.00
Miscellaneous 241.76 184.00
Memberships 40.00
Preparation of Constitution 369.04
Manufacture of new Weston trophy 250.00
$ 4030.67 $ 2328.87Page 14
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TREASURER'S REPORT
Period: April 01, 1989 - March 13, 1990
RECEIPTS 1988/89 1989/90
Memberships 1100.00 1442.50
Annual Meeting 551.68 34.40
Sale of Bulletins 2.35
Donation from N. Huyck 559.25
Miscellaneous 240.00 198.59
Interest on Investments 170.53
Workshop 185.00
U. S. Exchange 6.14
Fellowship Fees 12.00
Bank Interest 4.01
Exhibitions 100.00
Contras 102.00
Transfer (special accounts) 3000.00
Sale of Investment 2000.00
$ 7471.36 $ 2237.09SUMMARY
Expenditures 2328.87 Receipts 2237.09 Deficit for period $ (91.78) Starting Balance 3656.98 LESS deficit 91.78 Bank Balance as of March 13, 1990 $ 3656.20
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EDITOR'S REPORT
Another year has gone by, but what a year. It will be the 40th Anniversary for the Canadian
Society for Creative Leathercraft and this year's Annual at Ingersoll, hosted by the Woodstock
Branch, will be one to remember.
It is also the 39th year for Canadian Leathercraft which started their first issue in September
1951. I believe we can place ourselves right up with the popular magazines for having such a long
unbroken run of bulletins.
It is with regret that I must inform you that I will no longer be able to be the Editor of this
prestigious bulletin. Due to several factors, I am unable to carry on. One important reason is
the advanced disc degeneration in my neck and lower back. This causes me considerable pain in
my neck, arms and shoulders and back when I try to sit and type, even on a computer.
Your 40th Anniversary Bulletin for the Summer of 1990 will be in the hands of the two new
Editors, Betsy Rennie, Hamilton Guild and Lois MacPherson of the Mississaga Guild. I trust that
you will afford them the co-operation that is needed to continue this publication.
Respectfully submitted,
Audrey Gorton,
Editor, C.S.C.L.
ARCHIVIST'S REPORT
The archives of the C.S.C.L. consist of five boxes of minutes, correspondence, pamphlets, and
other material collected from the beginning of the organization. It represents the "memory" of
the Society. As the third custodian of this "memory" I am responsible for its preservation and if
possible its enhancement. A catalogue of the collection is available to anyone who wishes to read
it. The collection for the decades of the 1959's and 1960's is fairly complete. The collection for
the 1970's and 1980's is not complete, and has some major omissions.
All of us have corners of our houses filled with old papers, which we from time to time clear
out. If you find any C.S.C.L. material in your corners that you do not want, please do not throw
it out. Two hundred copies of something may have been printed 10 years ago, but you may have
the last copy in existence. Give it to your branch president, who will forward it to me. If I
already have it, I will throw it out for you.
Respectfully submitted,
Kevin W. Armstrong,
Archivist, C.S.C.L.
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LIBRARY REPORT
We now have a complete list of the reference library and the circulating library. We hope
to create a detailed list of subject headings for all the branches of leatherwork in the library. We
would like to encourage greater use of the library by improving and facilitating access to the
information in the library. Start reading more books!
There are several acquisitions that we are making; one of note is "Artists' Beware!", a book
which details the hazards of the dyes and glues used in leatherwork. We are also receiving the
books from Gel Brigden's estate, a former Life Member. For this we are most grateful.
The Larmour Library Reference Section is now ensconced at the Ontario Crafts Council
building on McCaul St. (35). It has its own shelf and we are in the process of organizing the
books to subject matter.
The April 11th meeting for the Toronto Leathercraft Guild was held on the 1st. floor of the
O.C.C. Chalmers Building, for the business part, and upstairs for Dave McPherson's "Box Making"
demonstration, in the Resource Centre.
Sandra Dunne, manager of the Craft Resource Centre gave us a talk about the resources of
the O.C.C. that are available to members of the council and a big "THANK YOU" for the
reference books.
Respectfully Submitted,
René Hackstetter,
Librarian, C.S.C.L.
BRANCH REPORTS
HAMILTON:
The Hamilton Branch of C.S.C.L. met eight times on the second Friday of each month
between April 1989 and March 1990 at St. Margaret Anglican Church, Emerson St. Hamilton.
The program was as follows:
May - Pot Luck, silent auction and a Mini workshop on turtles by Muriel McKnight.
October - Mini workshop and demonstration on rawhide mobiles by Edith
Melchior-Hawkins.
November - Demonstration on Leather Maché by Dave McPherson.
December - Pot Luck, slides by René Hackstetter.
January - Mini Workshop by Bea Austin and Ruth Haig.
Part 1 - Embossing on wallet backs.
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February - Mini Workshop by Bea Austin and Ruth Haig.
Part 2 - Construction of wallet interiors.
March - Annual Meeting, Reports, Election of Officers. Part 3 - Assembly of wallet.
April - Demonstration on Tool Sharpening by Harold Brister.
Our programme convenor Sharon Gogischwili has promoted member participation with
hands on mini workshops. We have one new member. We are looking forward to a good
1990-91 season.
Executive for 1990-1991
President: Muriel McKnight Secretary: Audrey Gorton
Vice-President: Ruth Haig Treasurer: Dave McPherson
Respectfully Submitted,
Muriel McKnight, President.
MISSISSAUGA:
The year 1989 was a fair year for Mississauga. We met twice a month. The first meeting
every month was at the Tandy store in Clarkson; the second meeting was held at Cooksville
United Church.
At the Store we had our business meetings, received instruction for the month's project,
made patterns or bought supplies for the next meeting. At Cooksville United Church, we set up
like a mini workshop and we all participated in the construction of the projects.
In January, M.S.C.L. hosted a C.S.C.L. workshop (at the Church) lead by Cliff McTavish,
making a reinforced moulded leather coin purse; eight persons attended.
As of March 10, 1990, M.S.C.L. will not be able to meet at the Tandy Store. Bill
Whittingham has resigned from the Tandy organization and is entering a new field of employment
with DeVry Electronics (we all wished him well).
The new manager of the Tandy Store has different views on participating in any guild
activities and staying open late to let us have our meetings; so for the present time we are
holding all our meetings at Cooksville United Church; and possibly make it our permanent home
for the coming year.
Executive 1990-1991
President: Bill Whittingham Membership: Lois MacPherson
Vice-President: John Phaff Program Convenor: Cliff McTavish
Treasurer: Lea Love Librarian: Don MacLeod
Respectfully Submitted,
Don MacLeod, President.
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NORLAND:
The past year has been a slow year for the Norland Branch, due to weather and travelling.
Only a few members were able to get out each month for meetings and to work on leather. Hilda
Chynoweth has been instructing as in the past.
Some members belong to the Senior Club where we do leatherwork each week again, with
Hilda there to respond when we call for (HELP).
The members are hoping for some instructions during the next year from a leathercrafter
who has moved to the area.
Respectfully Submitted,
TORONTO:
We have had an interesting and varied programme this year with Bruce White inaugurating
activities with his demonstration of Air-Brush techniques September 13, 1989. It was well
received and we hope we are going to see more, thanks Bruce!
We had Rex Lingwood as a Guest Speaker on October 11, 1989. He showed a series of
slides covering aspects of his Moulded Leather and his Sculptural work. It generated a great deal
of excitement and everyone, including Rex enjoyed the presentation.
Wednesday November 8, 1989, we did an impromptu slide show of the Spanish Leather
panels in the Royal Ontario Museum collection. The promised Field Trip to the R.O.M. did not
materialize, however the Director of the European Dept., Kory Keeble is willing to book another
date when we can make it.
Nasser Vies, the Bespoke Shoemaker spoke and demonstrated at our January 10th meeting
and this was extremely well received. There was rapt attention when Nasser demonstrated. Two
items of note from that meeting: One, he claims Ruth Haig's formulation for beeswax is the best
he has used: Secondly, we are gaining at least two new members from his Demo!
February 14,1990, Muriel McKnight demonstrated Crinkle dyeing. This was one of the first
hands on demonstration and was welcomed heartily by those who were rapidly tiring of the
"intellectual leather" of the past months.
We should observe however, that at the end of last year and the beginning of this year, we
took a consensus of what workshops and Demonstrations people wanted and these are the choices
we made as a group. This year we may want to concentrate on Applied Leathercraft.
(cont'd)
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Our March 14,1990 meeting was to choose the Weston Trophy articles. We are hoping that
we are going to be contenders.
Executive for 1990-1991
President: René Hackstetter Secretary: Colleen Glynn
Vice President: Bruce White Treasurer: George McPhail
Respectfully Submitted,
René Hackstetter, President.
WOODSTOCK:
Woodstock has 12 members but owing to some living at a distance and some working, our
attendance record hasn't been too good.
We made a start on some framed handbags under the guidance of Edith Melchior-Hawkins.
Jack Meharg gave us a very interesting talk and demonstration on adapting designs from different
sources and tips on working with stacked leather. Loreen Manuel showed us how to make the
tiny roses she does so well.
For entertainment, we had a picnic in June and a Christmas dinner in December.
The rest of the time has been spent on organizing the Annual Meeting for 1990 and for the
Biennial Exhibition.
Executive for 1990-1991
President: Madeleine Mitchell Secretary: Beula Reynolds
Vice President: Jean Pickering Librarian: Nancy Durham
Treasurer: Loreen Manuel
Respectfully Submitted,
Beula Reynolds, Secretary.
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