Woodstock Branch of CSCL is host to annual meeting
The Daily Sentinel-Review, Woodstock, Women's page, Tuesday 20 April 1971, page 6 (date printed). "Canadian Society for Creative Leather Craft", "MacLean"/"McLean" and "Erva Ford" are as printed.
See also The Annual Meeting, 1950–2025.
See also Associate and Fellow: how the Society raised a member.
See also History of the Woodstock Branch.
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THE 21st ANNIVERSARY and annual meeting of the Canadian Society for Creative Leather Craft was held at Old St. Paul's Anglican Church on Saturday afternoon. The day was a busy one of demonstrations and showings followed by a banquet in the evening. Shown cutting the anniversary cake is Mrs. Irva Ford, Society President for Ontario. Looking on from left are: Mr. C. Fuller of London, Mrs. Kay Willoughby of Barrie, Mrs. Carol McLean of Woodstock; Mrs. Gladys Riddell of Toronto, Mr. Jack Layton of Belleville and Mrs. Ruth Haig of Hamilton. These people are all branch presidents. (Staff Photo)
Woodstock Branch of CSCL is host to annual meeting
One hundred and ten people registered for the 21st annual meeting of the Canadian Society for Creative Leather Craft held at Old St. Paul's Anglican Church in Woodstock on Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Carol MacLean, president of the Woodstock branch, stated that she was pleased with the turnout as only 80 were expected.
The Woodstock branch of the CSCL has 19 members and has been a branch for only three years.
When asked if there were any qualifications needed to join the society, Mrs. MacLean said, "No, but it is helpful if the person has attended Night School for the basic knowledge of leather craft. It is hard for a newcomer if he does not understand the terms used."
There are three levels to obtain when becoming a member of the society. The first level is General Membership. A member stays in this group working on leather articles for about two years. The next step is then an Associate Standing. To obtain this standing a member must make four articles, one of which must be a handbag, and one a belt with the other two being optional. A total mark of 75 per cent is needed on each article to pass.
The third and final level is a Fellow Standing. A member must work hard to attain this standing as all articles made must be original. A person must make his own pattern.
The members buy their own material and the Woodstock branch holds demonstrations once a month.
Included in the display of articles at the showing were such items as buttons, jewelry, flowers, trays, books, wallets, purses, belts, wall plaques, stools, desk sets, fruit bowls, candle holders, vests, gloves, pin holders, shoes, piggy banks, mugs, bottles, key chains and even coats.
Mrs. MacLean said "people tend to think of leather as a material used for purses, belts and shoes, but after seeing the display they soon change their minds."
During the afternoon an anniversary cake was cut which was baked by Mrs. MacLean. Mrs. Beula Reynolds was convener for the event.
A dinner was held in the church basement. Following the dinner, Mrs. Erva Ford of Hamilton, president of CSCL of Ontario, gave words of welcome to guests from Belleville, Barrie, Toronto, Hamilton, London, the United States and Woodstock.
Carol MacLean introduced the guest speaker for the evening. Henry Bruines Jr. of Bruines Floral Designs. Mr. Bruines gave a very interesting and informative demonstration on the making of floral designs.
Mrs. Anne Hook thanked Mr. Bruines and Mrs. Ford gave courtesy remarks.
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