November 2008 - Northwest Basket Weavers

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The Board In a volunteer organization, the term “board” or “Board of Directors” means the group of people that run the organization and is a convenient way of identifying the leadership group. Board members are the grassroots leaders. The board is an intrinsic part of the organization’s mission, cohesiveness, and heart, the "keepers of the spirit". The board demonstrates a commitment to doing things right by paying attention to financial matters, and ensuring that government and other paperwork are filed properly. A crucial job for the board is the role the board plays in establishing a tone for the organization. Through example, leaders foster a spirit where others contribute gladly, not reluctantly or guiltily. The character of the organization is what makes participation satisfying and rewarding to many. Two responsibilities important to the board are recruiting new leaders and turning over responsibilities to them. Board members who truly believe in the organization's work want to ensure that they encourage new leaders and let the organization grow into its own future. Board members seek out valued volunteers and encourage them to stretch their skills by joining the board, and support them once they get there. Some people with wonderful skills are reluctant to envision themselves in a board role. They may see board members as experts with special training. In fact, the board is among the best places in the world to find training and become an expert in managing people and organizations. Next year in 2009, the service terms of five board members end. Several members are re-running for a second term and several members are leaving the board. The Northwest Basket Weavers By-Laws require having a minimum of nine persons on the board. If the guild does not maintain a minimum of nine board members, the guild will have to cease operations according to the Washington State Law for non-profit organizations. The guild needs your help in not letting the board drop below nine members. Please step forward and contact any of the board members (contact information on the back of the newsletter) to let them know that you want to serve on the board. The board only meets four times during the year for about three hours. If you are unable to serve on the board, but know someone who would be a great board member, please pass the name to us and we will contact them. Thank you for your help in keeping our great Northwest Basket Weavers, Vi Phillips Guild continuing into the future. Pine Needles for Sale I have one huge longleaf pine tree that produces needles from 15 to 24". Some even have four needles. This year we have had so much rain in our area the pine needles are a gorgeous brown gold color. I have been selling to a store in Wisconsin who turns around and resells them to basketmakers for $19.00 per pound. I am selling them directly to basketmakers for $12.00 plus shipping. I don't charge more than it costs me. I also can provide 12" pine needles at a cost of $9 per pound plus shipping. Once I used the longer needles, it's hard to go back to the 12". If you’re interested email me with the subject “Longleaf Pine Needles” to Elizabeth Lloyd, Chiefland, FL at craftyliz317@yahoo.com. Northwest Basket Weavers / Vi Phillips Basketry Guild November 08 From the editors… All Items for the newsletter, including class listings must be to us by the 15th of the previous month. And Mary Etue Auld 13333 Corliss Ave North Seattle, WA 98133 (206) 365-1876 (home) (425) 388-3488 ext.4510 (work) Email: maryauld@comcast.net Louie Shellenberger P O Box 1306 Freeland, WA 98249 (360) 331-2822 Email: louie@whidbey.com 2
SHOW Local artists Lanny Bergner and Jan Hopkins are included in SOFA Chicago's Lecture Series Fiber Forum I and II presented by the Friends of Fiber Art International, Friday, November 7, 2008. For more information visit http://www.sofaexpo.com/chicago/2008/lectures.htm A collaborative piece by Jan Hopkins and Chris Hopkins, “Reflections – Wonder”, 5-1/2”x18”x18”, 2008, Medium: oil painting in resin, lotus pod tops, paper and waxed linen, photo credit: Ken Rowe. Lanny Bergner, "Nested 2", H49" x W11", 2008, aluminum, brass and copper wire mesh, glass frit, chicken egg. FELLOWSHIP AWARDED Artist Trust proudly announces Lisa Telford, Haida Basket weaver from Everett, WA is 1 of 21 recipients of the distinguished Artist Trust/Washington State Arts Commission Fellowships for 2008. Lisa receives this award under the Traditional and folk category. Each recipient receives an unrestricted cash award of $7,500. The Fellowships recognize Washington State artist's exceptional talent and demonstrated ability, professional achievement and continuing dedication to an artistic discipline. This year the Fellowship Program received a total of 450 applications from artists working in Emerging & Cross-Disciplinary, Performing, Traditional & Folk and Visual Arts. Recipients were selected by peer-review panels comprised of artists and arts professionals from across Washington State, as well as from Oregon. In addition to the Fellowship Program, Artist Trust administers the Twining Humber Award for Lifetime Artistic Achievement, the Grants for Artist Projects (GAP) program, as well as Community Matching Grants throughout the state. Artist Trust provides artists with the resources to help grow their careers, delivers vital information to thousands of artists each year and has granted over $3.2 million in direct support to more than 1,653 of Washington State's most promising and respected artists in all disciplines. Find out more at www.artisttrust.org/grants. Save the date: June 11 – 14, 2009 for Summer Weave!! To be eld at Seabeck Conference Center, Seabeck, Washington on Hood Canal, this will be a creative haven with no formal instruction - a perfect escape to weave, visit, share, and be inspired. Modern services in a rich historic setting, room and board included. Spacious weaving areas - willow weavers welcome! Registration will begin January 15, 2009!! Registration forms will be in the newsletters and on the Northwest Basket Weavers website, starting in January. For more information, contact Sally Anaya at summerweave@nwbasketweavers.org . Northwest Basket Weavers / Vi Phillips Basketry Guild November 08 3
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