41st Annual Meeting 1991 — programme, Beacon Motor Inn, Jordan Station (Vineland)
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41ST ANNUAL MEETING
CANADIAN SOCIETY FOR CREATIVE LEATHERCRAFT
BEACON MOTOR INN, JORDAN ST., VINELAND
MAY 3, 4, 5, 1991
Friday May 3
6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Registration and Set-up Display Tables
- 8:00 p.m. Judging - Fellows Only
- 8:00 p.m. Lois MacPherson is having a Hands-On Demonstration in the Hospitality Room #301. Lois will be guiding you in making bracelets. Hope you Participate! All you need is a sharp knife, edge beveller, & ruler
Saturday May 4
9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Coffee, Registration, and Membership
- 10:00 a.m. Annual Business Meeting Including:
* Business of the past year.
* Election of Officers.
* Presentation of Fellow and Associate Award.
* Branch Competition Award.
* Appraisal of Weston Trophy Articles.
* Question Box.
12:00 Lunch in the Sands Room
1:30 - 2:45 p.m. DEMONSTRATIONS:
Boxes by Bruce White
Pastels on Leather by Betsy Rennie, FCSCL.
2:45 - 3:15 p.m. Coffee Break and Draw for Prizes.
3:15 - 4:30 p.m. DEMONSTRATIONS:
Wallets by Ruth Haig, FCSCL.
Colour Dye and Dry Brush by Bill Whittingham.
4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Sale of Leather and Tools in 301 Hospitality Room.
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar.
6:30 - 10:00 p.m. Annual Banquet, Awards and Entertainment.
after 10:00 p.m. Dismantle Displays.
Hospitality Room will be open.
Sunday May 5
11:00 a.m. FREE WINE TOUR at the Vineland Estates on Moyer St.
Take Prudhomme Exit onto Victoria Ave. Halfway up the Escarpment - First Right hand turn is Moyer Ave.
Gladys Riddell is donating a Tea Set of 6 Ceramic dishes for a Special Draw, each ticket is $2.00. Johnson Products have donated Care and Household products for a Special Draw. Each ticket is $1.00.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE NO.
President's Message 1
Minutes of the 40th Annual Meeting 2,3
Editor's Report 3
Treasurer's Report 4
BRANCH REPORTS:
Hamilton 5
Mississauga 5,6
Toronto 6
Woodstock 6,7
Archivist Report 7
Library Report 7
Nominating Committee 8
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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
This, the 41st year of C.S.C.L. has had a variety of problems. I had to be away on Business for
about three months; I wish to thank Jack Meharg for sitting in for the meeting that I missed. You did a good job Jack! I also
wish to thank Ruth Haig and Lea Love for all the guidance during this first year. What a pair of friends to have, they are the
greatest!
Despite Ontario's crazy weather patterns, most of the Guild Representatives were able to get through for nearly all
the Executive meetings, to bring us up to date on the various guild activities. A job well done!
The two Co-Editors of the Canadian Leathercraft, Lois MacPherson and Betsy Rennie started by issuing us a ultimatum - no articles no bulletins. It must
have stirred some people up because they have had four very successful bulletins this year. Again, Well done Girls.
Our membership is down again this year in almost every Branch. We have teacher to teach the newcomers and we have projects going on
in all the branches; some are big and others small, all beautiful pieces of leather work. How do we attract the younger people?
Not necessarily the under 20 group, although there is hope that they will return after a few years if they have done leather.
Where are the 25 - 50 groups; we have some in each Branches' area, but not living up to become members. Why Not? Is the craft
too expensive? No. Other crafts cost more to maintain and buy supplies. We as a group and as individuals will have to be the
contact persons. Anyone who shows an interest, talk to them, be prepared to teach and show these people how they can get into
the Leather Craft. As a hobby or even as work to them in this day and age. The new Leather hobbyist/worker are out there, we
have to get take them by the hand and steer them to the Branches and C.S.C.L. I think our project for 1991-1992 should be "Each
one, Teach one". New members are out there, lets bring them in now! Lets have the guild grow!
Don Macleod, President 1990-91.
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MINUTES OF THE 40TH ANNUAL MEETING
The meeting was called to order by our President, Ruth Haig at 10:00 a.m., April 28,
1990 at the Elmhurst Inn, Ingersoll, Ontario. Madeleine Mitchell, President of the Woodstock Branch, extended a warm welcome to
everyone. The motion to adopt acceptance of the 1989 Annual Minutes was moved by René Hackstetter, seconded by Jack Meharg.
Ruth
Haig, F.C.S.C.L. read her welcome message including the minutes from the first Annual Meeting. Viola Harris has all the
programme's of the International and will submit them to Kevin Armstrong for the Archives.
Congratulations received for our
40th Anniversary were read, including letters from Bob Muma, Gertrude Hilder, Bob Seaberry, Leather Warehouse, and Phil Lavine,
Capital Findings.
The By-Laws and Constitution of the C.S.C.L. were revised and reprinted in 1990. Each new member is entitled
to a copy with their membership. Guild members are entitled to one as well. Annual membership is still $20.00.
The Larmour
Library books are to be picked up by the branches. The C.S.C.L. Reference Library is available for your perusal at the Ontario
Crafts Council head-quarters, 35 McCaul St. Toronto, Ontario. Many duplicate books have been acquired. The Fellows decided the
duplicates should be sold. The prices are as follows: Hard-covers $5.00; Softcovers $2.00; Pamphlets $.50. The monies to be
used in the library acquisition fund.
Past bulletins are available. Thanks to Ray Potter, who has bound a complete set of
bulletins. A file listing all C.S.C.L. history and slides have been compiled. Also, the Archives' information is on computer.
Ruth Haig thanked all the C.S.C.L. Executive for their untiring efforts in making the 40th Anniversary exciting. Special thanks
go to: Dorothy Muma for collating the By-Laws; Jessie Little; Kevin Armstrong, our Archivist; René Hackstetter, our Librarian;
Jim Rennie, for designing the C.S.C.L. By-Laws cover; and Betsy Rennie for compiling the 40th Anniversary Annual Report.
A Life
Membership will be presented to Ray Potter by Fred Brown at a later date.
Dorothy Muma, Chairman of the Council of Fellows
presented the awards. Fellow Standing - Betsy Rennie; Associate Standings - René Hackstetter, and Cliff McTavish, who also
received the Zalitis pin for highest marks.
Don MacLeod read the history of the Weston Trophy and presented the winner of the
Weston Trophy to Mississauga with an average of 82.1%. Commentary and appraisal of Weston Trophy pieces were done by Jessie
Little, and assisted by Lillian Kay.
A Past President pin was presented to Ruth Haig, by Madeleine Mitchell. Dorothy Muma
presented Ruth with a parting gift, a crystal vase.
Madeleine Mitchell, Chairman of the Nominating Committee, presented the new
Executive Council for 1990- 1991. Our President is Don MacLeod from Mississauga, Ontario.
An invitation for the 1991 Annual was
extended by Hamilton Branch, May 3, 4, 5, 1991 at the Beacon Motor Inn, Jordon Station, Ontario.
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New Business
Wickett & Craig Tannery is moving to the U.S.A. in June 1990, however Bob Seaberry will still operate the
Leather Warehouse from 100 Bayview, Toronto, Ontario until further notice. Garnett Dyes are available through Joyce Scruton and
Harold Brister.
Policy on C.S.C.L. selling used tools, 30% of all tools and leather sales to be given to C.S.C.L.
To celebrate
our 40th Anniversary, we are having a Photo session of all people present at the Annual.
Question Box Panel was Fred Brown,
Jessie Little, Bea Austin, and Betsy Rennie.
Ruth Haig invited everyone to attend the demonstrations in the afternoon; to enjoy
their lunch and the weekend. Meeting Adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted, Muriel McKnight, Recording Secretary
EDITOR'S REPORT
This is the Canadian Leathercraft's 40th Year! We, the editors, are glad to be a part of it. It was our first year at the job
and we hope you enjoyed every issue.
At least we didn't have to keep our (threat?), there were no skimpy issues. Thanks to ALL
the people who contributed to make this past year a success for us.
Please keep the ARTICLES coming for the bulletin. At
present we have no articles to print for the next issue, so please help us out.
Respectfully Submitted, Betsy Rennie and Lois
MacPherson, Editors, C.S.C.L.
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TREASURER'S REPORT
INCOME
Membership Fees $ 1449.61
Gel Brigden Estate Proceeds $ 1102.49
Expenses 744.82 357.67
Donations 175.00
Fellow and Associate Fees 30.00
Bank Interest 103.83
Sale of old Bulletins $ 14.00
$ 2180.11
LIABILITIES
1990 Annual Expense $ 772.90
Less Income 732.39 $ 40.51
1990 Biennial Leather Show 150.00
1991 Awards 250.00
Weston Trophy 250.00
Bulletins 1433.07
Workshop - Expenses 215.00
Income 140.00 125.00
1991 Annual Advance 200.00
Donation to Church 100.00
Gifts and Flowers 99.47
Miscellaneous 253.63
$ 2901.68SUMMARY
Expenditures as per detail $ 2901.68
Income as per detail 2180.11
Expenditures over income for period $ 721.57The above statement is mathematically correct, but there may be some small discrepancies due to lack
of supporting documents. Some of the expenditures were not approved by the Executive Committee, but there is no evidence of
dishonesty. This statement in its present form was prepared by me (Lea Love).
Starting Balance - April 01, 1991 $ 3565.20
LESS Deficit for period $ 721.57
Bank balance - as of March 31, 1991 $ 2843.63
Bank Book $ 3013.63
LESS O/S cheques 100.00
50.00
20.00 170.00
As of March 31, 1991 $ 2843.63In addition to the above bank account, we have a special bank account to cover the
following accounts: Michigan Leather Artisans, the Draw Fund, and the Jean Hunter Fund. As of March 31, 1991 there was a total
of $2378.07 on deposit.
Respectfully submitted, Lea Love
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BRANCH REPORTS
HAMILTON:
The Hamilton Branch of the C.S.C.L. met seven times on the second Friday of each month,
between April 1990 and March 1991 at St. Margaret's Anglican Church, Emerson Street, Hamilton, Ontario.
Due to many people's illness, our November meeting was canceled.
The program was as follows:
May - Pot Luck and silent auction.
October -
Mini-workshop on key cases, made of splits and coloured with pastel crayons by Ruth Haig.
December - We had a Pot Luck, silent
auction and draw. A display of members early work, C.S.C.L. slides were presented by Muriel McKnight.
January - Phase 1 workshop on
molded cases by Betsy Rennie.
February - Phase 2 of molded cases by Betsy Rennie and planning for the Annual.
March - We had an
Election of Officers, and judging items for the Weston Trophy.
April - We will be finishing projects.
Our programme convenor,
Sharon Beasley continues to promote hands on programs. Also, a great deal of our meetings were devoted to planning the Annual.
Our Executive for 1991-1992 is:
President - Betsy Rennie
Vice President - Ruth Haig
Secretary - Dave Windeyer
Treasurer - Dave McPherson
Respectfully Submitted, Muriel McKnight, President.
MISSISSAUGA
The past year has been one of many changes for the
Mississauga Guild. An advertisement for new members in the Vooksville United Church bulletin met a very limited response, as
did the changing of our meeting nights from Thursday to Monday evenings. Consequently, we are exploring different avenues to
increase our membership, and Thursday has been reinstated as the evening of choice for our meetings.
On the leather front, work
and illness severely decimated the ranks of our active leathercrafters, but we were still able to select a Weston Trophy entry
for the second year in a row. Many of the projects w had originally slated for workshops this year proved to be too
industrious, so it was decided that we will move back to a program in which we focus on new techniques in a small project
format.
Major steps have been taken in preparation for the 1992 Annual, which promises to be an informative and fun event. All
of the demonstrations will be offered in a workshop environment to assist interested parties learn new techniques with hands on
application.
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BRANCH REPORTS CONTD
Until next year, the Mississauga Guild wishes you health, prosperity and happy leathercrafting.
Respectfully submitted,
Bill Whittingham
President M.S.C.L.
NORLAND
No report available.
TORONTO
Toronto Branch has had a busy
year. Last year we explored the wider world of leather including the manufacturing of shoes, sculpture, and the historical uses
of leather. This year, we decided to focus on aspects of leather that were perhaps more practical for our group.
In September,
Bruce White started our year by running a mini workshop on belt making. A knowledgeable craftsman, all agreed it was a good
start to a new year. October saw René Hackstetter giving a talk on the construction of Photo frames.
In November, Cliff
McTavish came to speak on the subject of colouring leather. He spoke on the theory of colour and gave us a practical
demonstration. In the informal conversation that accompanied his demo, many helpful hints and solutions to various problems
were discussed. It was another valuable meeting. During November, Fred Brown ran a workshop on the manufacture of photo albums.
This to was an unqualified success.
December was the party month. A pot luck supper, good fellowship and cheer, and a sing song
made this a happy time. It pays to have a musician in the group. January and February were to have been Jessie Little's months,
but poor weather forced the cancellation of January's meeting. However, in February Jessie came and spoke about using the Muma
style to decorate leather. She showed us how we might modify tools, and discussed a variety of ways to preserve our embossing.
Again, this was a very useful and informative night.
As I sit and write this, I look forward to some events still to come. Ruth
Haig is coming to do a mini workshop on wallet interiors. Negash, a professional leather designer is coming to speak to us, and
Fred Brown will be showing some of us youngsters the finer points of skiving. There's so much to learn.
What direction will we
take next year? At this point we are unsure, but there has been talk of making next year's meetings take more of a hands on
approach. Only time will tell.
Respectfully Submitted,
Bruce Briar.
WOODSTOCK
Following the 1989 Annual, the Woodstock Branch
members started the planning of two major C.S.C.L. events set for 1990. The Annual meeting for 1990 was held at the end of
April and the Biennial Exhibition on "Leather 90" scheduled for September at the Woodstock Public Art Gallery.
Needless to say,
the small groups of leathercrafters had a busy year. Business meetings were interspersed with workshop demonstrations. "Lino
Cut" designs and napkins rings by Beula Reynolds, ACSCL, along with an interesting method of molding skiver by Edith
Melchoir-Hawkins, FCSCL were shown. 1990 ended with a Christmas
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BRANCH REPORTS CONTD
party, hosted by Beula Reynolds.
In 1991 we have looked at some new ideas for fridge magnets or
jewelry demonstrated by Madeleine Mitchell, and then together we made patterns for eye class cases. The 1991-1992 officers for Woodstock CSCL is:
President - Nancy Durham.
Secretary - Madeleine Mitchell
Treasure - Loreen Manuel.
Respectfully Submitted,
Madeleine Mitchell, President.
ARCHIVIST'S REPORT
During the course of the past year, a number of additions have been made to
the archives, and some of the gaps filled. But there are still omissions and holes in the collection. The archives will always
accepts new donations, no matter how small or large.
On behalf of the C.S.C.L. I would like to express our appreciation to Ray
Potter for the binding in 3 volumes of the archive's collection of The Bulletin from Vol 1 #1 to Vol XXI #4. These volumes are
on display for your inspection.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Armstrong,
Archivist, C.S.C.L.
LIBRARY REPORT
After two years of
solid activity the C.S.C.L. Larmour Library is catalogued and organized. There are now three lists describing all items in the
catalogue. The first is the Reference Library List, whose contents are stored at 35 McCaul in the O.C.C. Resource Centre.
Second, is the list of circulating books. The third list is a complete inventory of the slide library.
This year marks the end
of term for the present Librarian as other commitments are making their demands on my time. Each Friday I work until 9:00 -
9:30 P.M. and I will be unable to attend the executive meeting. Hopefully one of the Branch Librarians will take over, and
complete the work which still needs to be done.
Two projects which I would like to see completed are the creation of an
inventory of all the trade catalogues which we received by donation from Marg LaChapelle. Thanks Marg for the almost full run
of 20-30 years of Tandy Catalogues! Secondly, a detailed list of the Hamilton Slides needs doing and should be added to the
Larmour Slide Library list.
The circulating Library will require distribution at the Annual when we receive the final box from
Mississauga Branch!
Best wishes for next year!
Respectfully Submitted,
René Hackstetter
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NOMINATING COMMITTEE 1991-1992
The proposed slate of Executive Council for Canadian Society for Creative Leathercraft is:
OFFICERS
Past President Ruth Haig (416)525-0780
President Don MacLeod (416) 277-2058
1st Vice-President Jack Meharg (416) 439-5873
2nd Vice-President Bill Whittingham (416) 239-3742
Recording Secretary Kevin Armstrong (416)278-4666
Corresponding Secretary
Treasurer
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. Lea Love (416) 276-7340
8. George McPhail
9. Joyce Scruton (416) 844-9471
10. Harold Brister (416) 279-0333
11. Richard Fielding (416) 486-8109
12. Bruce White (416)755-4464
13. Jim Edwards (416)699-8214
14. Art Cousins (705) 454-1013
15. Lois MacPherson (416) 842-1383
BRANCH PRESIDENTS
Hamilton Betsy Rennie (416)639-0771
Mississauga Bill Whittingham (416) 239-3743 or 231-4913
Norland Hilda Chynoweth (705) 454-3206
Toronto Bruce White (416)755-4464
Woodstock Nancy Durham (519)458-4533
EX-OFFICIO
Chairman of the Council of Fellows Dorothy Muma (416) 654-5635
Teaching Standards Bob Muma (416)654-5635
Archivist Kevin Armstrong (416) 278-4666
Librarian René Hackstetter (416)535-8509
Membership Madeleine Mitchell (519)537-7821
Co-Editor Lois MacPherson (416) 842-1383
Co-Editor Betsy Rennie (416)639-0771
Respectfully Submitted
Ruth M. Haig, F.C.S.C.L.; Past President.
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