PROGRAM:
Our very own Gwen Higginbotham and her sis, Audra Gladney, will teach us how to make an awesome little pouch necklace. Gwen, who is a seamstress extraordinaire, has already constructed the pouches in lots of cool fabrics. She and Audra will lend their considerable beading expertise in putting together the necklace portion and connecting it to the pouch. The pouch can be used to stow a cell phone, credit cards (for beady purchases, of course), keys, etc. - just lots and lots of possibilities. Too cool to miss out on!
Kits are available for $10 and include the pouch (a variety to choose from), jump rings, eye pins, accent gem and cone. Silver or gold-tone findings kits will also be a part of the kit.
TOOLS AND SUPPLIES LIST:
- Round nose pliers
- Chain nose pliers
- Crimp tool
- Beading mat
- Bugle beads (long, medium or short)
- Complementary seed beads (medium or large or size you are most comfortable working with)
- 5 mm. accent beads
- 30-35 crimp tubes or beads (available in packages at stores like Michael's, Hobby Lobby or favorite beading store)
- Flexible beading wire
- Last, but not least, your creativity
MEMBERSHIP:
Our Membership Chairperson, Kim Butler, would like for everyone who has not renewed their membership to do so at this meeting. Dues are $30 per year for individuals and $40 for a family membership (2 persons living in the same household). Visitors are welcome to attend one meeting and take part in that month's program; however, membership will be required to return to subsequent meetings.
LIBRARY:
Our Librarian, Lillian Skogsberg, has new selections for your perusal. We'll have a book review and one lucky person will go home with a new book from a drawing. Members can purchase library raffle tickets ($1 each or 6 for $5) prior to the meeting being called to order by the President, Diane Mayes. All sales will cease at that time so get there early to see what your library has to offer you and help HBS support the ongoing acquisitions with the raffle.
VENDORS:
Individuals whose membership has been current for at least one month may sell at the monthly meetings. Tables can be reserved by contacting Vice President, Shirley Nowlin by Friday, September 14. The cost is $10 for one 6' table, payable when the Treasurer, Carolyn Slater, comes by to collect, not after sales have been generated. All vendors must provide their own table coverings and may arrive at 9:00 a.m. to set up. Sales may proceed until the meeting is called to order. After adjournment, sales may resume. Everyone must vacate the auditorium no later than 12:30 p.m.
SHOW AND TELL:
This is a special time of the meeting when we get to ooh and ahh over fellow members' creations. Please feel free to bring completed jewelry, accessories, or projects in progress to share with everyone. Cards will be available for members to list their names, description or name of piece, technique, and if the piece was inspired by someone else, please include that artist's name.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
If you have an announcement to make about upcoming bead-related events, teaching schedules, museum openings, etc., the best way to get the word out is to prepare a quantity of flyers for the information table. Other announcements for which flyers cannot be prepared should be addressed to the President, Diane Mayes, at 281-540-1727, no later than Thursday, September 13, so she can determine if there is available time for the announcement during the new business segment of the meeting.
OFFICERS FOR 2013:
The President will appoint a nominating chairperson to oversee the search for new officers for 2013. If you are interested in running for office, have been an active member for at least one year and can attend all of the meetings, in addition to donating lots of hours to nurturing HBS, you might consider running for office. Diane will discuss the details at the meeting. Copies of the bylaws will be available with descriptions of officers' duties.
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