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  The dates for chapter meetings in 2024 will be the first Saturdays of the even months, except August.  Some of the meetings will be at Thistle Needleworks, 506 Silas Deane Highway in Wethersfield, CT.  Click here for directions to the Thistle Needleworks store.


Chapter News

Please welcome our newest members – Mary Elomaa and Winta Hay.

From our Outreach Chair, Kathryn Lord -- Pequot Colony Stitchers, down on the shoreline, has arranged with the Groton Public Library to mount a display of CRVC work in April 2024.  It will be installed on April 1, 2024 and uninstalled on April 30, 2024.  Anyone interested in lending their work for this exhibit is urged to let Stephanie Thorp (stephthorp@sbcglobal.net) know asap, and either to send your items to her (1227 Flanders Road, Mystic, CT 06355) or to Thistle Needleworks in Wethersfield, CT where Stephanie will plan to pick them up by March 25, 2024.

Please also send the following information to Kathryn Lord (hglord@cox.net) by March 1, 2024 so that she can make up the cards that will go with the displayed items.

          - Stitcher's name
          - Title of the piece, if there is one
          - Designer's name, if known
          - Publisher's information.
          - Whether or not the piece was an EGA project.

Also please note that there is not suitable space for large pieces.  Anything smaller than (horizontal) 18"x12" or (vertical) 12"x18" should work.  It would be nice to show a variety of techniques as well as a variety of purposes; e.g., a couple of pillows, bookmarks, wall displays...we're very versatile!

After the exhibit has been dismantled, Stephanie will send your work back to you if you mailed it to her, or return it to Thistle Needleworks if that's where she picked it up.

From our ByLaws Chair, Kathryn Lord -- 2023 Bylaws Revision Approved.  The results of the chapter-wide vote on the CRVC 2023 Bylaws revision are 15 voting "yes" and 9 abstentions among the members who responded.  Thank you all!  The Bylaws are making their way through the signature process now.  And that is that until 2033!

From our Membership Chair, Linda Berry -- Beginning January 2024, members will renew their membership or join the Embroiders Guild of America on EGA's website.  To join, go to the National EGA website "EGAUSA.org" and click "Join Us"; select Connecticut River Valley Chapter (CRVC) as your primary chapter.  It is suggested that current members wait until April to renew their membership as additional information will be forthcoming.

CRVC Primary membership will be $73 (National dues $55, CRVC dues $15, NER dues $3).

Plural membership, Primary Chapter in New England Region - $15
Plural membership, Primary Chapter not in New England Region - $18

For questions, contact Linda Berry, Membership Chair, 860-521-9709 or lindaberry343@gmail.com.

From our Nominating Committee -- Following is our proposed slate of officers to be voted on at our April 6, 2024, Annual Meeting.  Nominations can also be made from the floor at our meeting.

President - Deb Milvae
1st Vice Presidents Programs/Education - Deb Milvae/Lisa Green
Vice President Membership/Treasurer - Linda Berry
Secretary - Tere Foley
Newsletter Editor - Judie Solomon
Representative to New England Region - Kathryn Lord


New England Region News

The New England Region has a new website!  It is spiffy and easy to navigate.  Check it out at www.ner-ega.org.

Save the Date!  After a hiatus of a few years, the NER Region Day is back on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at the Plymouth Church in Framingham, MA.  Plans are for a morning speaker, lunch, and choice of 3-4 small classes in the afternoon.  More information is coming very soon.  Region Day is always fun and informative, and is a chance to catch up with far-flung friends.


CRVC Fund-Raising

For many years CRVC had a library of needlework books.  Several years ago, the decision was made to dissolve the library and sell off the books.

The remaining books from the CRVC library, as well as other books and needlepoint canvases that have been donated to the chapter, are now available for purchase.  The available items can be seen/ordered as listed below.

The proceeds from the sale of these items will come to CRVC with the funds going into the education fund.  You can make a purchase at a really good price and benefit the chapter at the same time.


CRVC Board Meetings

During 2024, CRVC Board Meetings will be held via Zoom on the first or second Tuesday of odd-numbered months.  All members are welcome.
Contact Judie Solomon at JudieStichr@aol.com or 860-633-7281 if you want a Zoom invitation to any meeting.  See the Master Calendar for actual meeting dates and location.


CRVC Bylaws

The CRVC Chapter Bylaws (Revised 2023) are available for viewing.


Here’s a call to all members..................we would love to have others assume some of the jobs for our chapter. They are NOT big jobs, just some "pitching in" to help with short term needs. Hopefully you can attend our board meetings on the second Tuesdays of odd-numbered months or on Saturday immediately preceeding a general meeting. That’s where we come up with plans for future meetings, so you’ll enjoy the fun of learning what’s out there.

Please contact Lisa (klisagreen@yahoo.com) if you would like to help.


 

 
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