The River Spinners met at the Friends Meeting House in Putney tonight and there was much discussion among those present. One of the subjects discussed was the continued use of the Meeting House as a meeting place for those who wish to attend; the fee has already been paid without using guild funds, which ensures that the guild may use the space for the month of January.
Those present discussed and concurred that resumption of the twice-monthly meetings would be a good way to encourage community outreach as well as giving other members an opportunity to participate if they missed the first meeting. Meetings will be on the first and third Thursday of the month, from 7 to 9 PM. For now, the main goal is that we continue to meet so that the guild can continue to function; those wishing to offer a dissenting opinion are encouraged to attend meetings and bring suggestions so that we can find a mutually satisfactory solution to the problem of finding a permanent home for the guild. The next meeting will be on January 16th at 7 PM at the Putney Friends Meeting House.
Those present also discussed opening the guild to knitters and weavers, thus becoming a fiber guild as well as a spinning guild in the hope of furthering the aim of encouraging wider participation and attracting new members.
Everyone who was present had a good time getting to know our newest member and enjoyed having a chance to get together in the new space. Many thanks to all who attended and offered input and fibery goodness. ^_^ Looking forward to seeing folks next Thursday. There will be cookies! (And possibly truffles...)
January 9, 2014
September 17, 2013
September Meeting Notes
The guild is considering changing to a less formal structure with out officers or collecting dues.
Among the changes discussed at the September meeting were the possibility of seeking a new, more central location and meeting at an earlier time, potentially from 4 PM to 6 PM on the first Thursday of the month. Potential locations discussed were the Putney Library, Putney School, Putney Community Center, and the Putney Cares Barn. We will continue to meet at the Brattleboro Savings and Loan until December, by which time hopefully we will have made a decision regarding the new location. Beginning in January, all future meetings will be elsewhere. Members are encouraged to email the list to discuss this and any other ideas for a new location, and any other suggestions for changes to the guild.
Once the guild have chosen our new location, we will compile a detailed list of all the equipment; this equipment may also be made available to the public, though anyone interested in making use of it will be expected to pay a deposit and provide contact information. The "rental" period will be a certain number of days, at the end of which the equipment must be returned to the guild. All this is also open to discussion among current guild members.
Please bring any thoughts, suggestions, and ideas to the October meeting!
Among the changes discussed at the September meeting were the possibility of seeking a new, more central location and meeting at an earlier time, potentially from 4 PM to 6 PM on the first Thursday of the month. Potential locations discussed were the Putney Library, Putney School, Putney Community Center, and the Putney Cares Barn. We will continue to meet at the Brattleboro Savings and Loan until December, by which time hopefully we will have made a decision regarding the new location. Beginning in January, all future meetings will be elsewhere. Members are encouraged to email the list to discuss this and any other ideas for a new location, and any other suggestions for changes to the guild.
Once the guild have chosen our new location, we will compile a detailed list of all the equipment; this equipment may also be made available to the public, though anyone interested in making use of it will be expected to pay a deposit and provide contact information. The "rental" period will be a certain number of days, at the end of which the equipment must be returned to the guild. All this is also open to discussion among current guild members.
Please bring any thoughts, suggestions, and ideas to the October meeting!
May 31, 2013
May Meeting Notes
Alison very kindly arranged for us to watch a dvd of Judith MacKenzie prepping and spinning exotic fibers ranging from angora to cashmere, and beyond. There was popcorn and a brief discussion to see if there was any interest in making use of Six Loose Ladies' new facilities for a dye workshop, as well as the possibility of taking a field trip to a bison farm outside of Townshend.
April 16, 2013
April Meeting Notes
The guild will be participating in the Wild and Woolly Weekend at The Pointe Hotel again this year, so anyone who has fiber-related things they'd like to donate can still bring them to the mini-meeting on April 25. If you're interested in manning the table, the hours are from 10 to 5 on Saturday, April 27 and from 10 to 3 on Sunday, April 28. Anyone interested in this is encouraged to contact Alison and/or Jenna; any questions may also be directed to them.
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