Our President called the meeting to order welcoming all. She asked for any changes to the August Meeting Minutes (circulated as August Newsletter). Having no corrections or comments the August Newsletter/Minutes were accepted as presented.
Committee Reports were shared with membership. During the Treasurer’s Report, Robin outlined a discussion she is currently having with he Board of DVHSG regarding an increase to our annual dues. She citing an increase in postage, PO Box Rental, Zoom fees, Website fees, etc. An increase to $30 is recommended. Any increase would not be effective until January 1, 2026.
The Green Book - Patrick reminded stitchers to post finishes to the Green Book. Prizes will be awarded for those who participate in listing their 2025 stitching finishes.
Conservation - Marnie has received word from Salem County Historic Society that they have the Rachel Finlaw sampler at the framers. They received funds from our Conservation Fund in 2024 for conserving this sampler. Marie reported she is expecting three submission for this year’s award.
Designer of the Year - Submit photos of your finishes to Susan H for the PowerPoint.
Number 2 is the UFO Focus Project for the month. Members chose 5 of their projects in January, numbering them 1 to 5. Each month a random number is pulled and the associated project is their focus piece for the month.
Nominating Committee - The offices of President and Secretary are up for re-election in November. Both Officers are willing to continue in their positions. Please contact Mary Rita if you have any questions or would like to run for a position. The final slate will be presented at the October meeting with voting at the November meeting.
Tennessee Sampler Book - We have received a Complimentary Copy of the publication as a thank you for donating to their printing efforts. We will be raffling it off in the future. Stay tuned for more details.
Upcoming meetings -
For October, we will be having our Annual Garage Sale. Members bring needlework items and sell, barter and trade their no longer needed charts, supplies, etc. The Guild suggests members provide a percentage of their sales at the Garage Sale to the Conservation Fund. In the past, a volunteer has taken all the left over items to Fireside for eBay sales. Since FIreside is no longer accepting items for sale, each ‘seller’ is responsible for taking home any items left. This is a Non-Zoom meeting.
November, we will have a short business meeting prior to our Catherine Theron Class. This will be a Zoom Only meeting.
November Retreat - We will again have our Fall Retreat at Salty Yarns in Berlin, MD. The Cost is $100 which includes a Friday evening cocktail party, a Saturday lunch, extended store hours and a wonderful well light room where you do not need to bring any of your own lighting! Housing is on your own. We will be playing Bingo and Left-RIght-Center. To participate in L-R-C bring multiple of 3 items for each round you wish to participate in. Items could be 3 skeins of floss, 3 candy bars, 3 bags of buttons, 3 sets of floss drops, etc. Deadline for sign-up is October 1, 2025.
December is our Annual Holiday Party. We will have a smalls exchange. If you wish to participate in the exchange bring a small wrapped item. Your exchange piece should be a small, sampler related piece stitched by you. You must include your initials, the Guild initials and the year. Even if you are not participating, everyone is welcomed to attend, feast your eyes on the beautiful exchange pieces and enjoy the day. All are asked to bring a covered dish to share and your own beverage. The Guild will provide wraps or sandwiches.
April 2026 - Spring Retreat will be the weekend of April 17, 2026. More information will follow.
November 2026 - Annual Fall Retreat will be the weekend of our November Meeting, November 14, 2026. Barbara Hutson of Queenstown Samplers will be our guest speaker.
For Zoom Only meetings, please send your Show ‘n Tell items to Kelly E at the email provided in the newsletter. Items should be sent to Kelly no later than the Tuesday prior to the meeting to allow Kelly time to create the PowerPoint.
Stacy shared a needlework piece that she has been gifted by the family of Ann S. It is a beautiful piece and a lovely gesture on the part of Ann’s family.
Today’s program was a lovely needle roll piece from Teresa’s Primitives. She designed the piece for DVHSG with cross stitched guild initials and our logo Berry Bowl done in wool. Those who participated enjoying the class.
