CPBWG NEWSLETTER December 2016 Issue 75 www.basketry.homestead.com President s Message-Marilyn Julius Our first grandchild came in early October! What a joy to see Peter in the basket cradle I made my youngest son! BOARD MEMBERS President: Marilyn Julius........717-292-3218 gmcde@comcast.net Vice-. President/Programs: Donna Kumpf.......717-963-7533 kumpf4@comcast.net Secretary: Lynne Laughman.....717-632-5232 sdllgl@comcast.net Treasurer: Becci Melcher....... 717-434-4694 rmelcher140@comcast.net Members at Large Communications Suzanne Williamson...717-632-8453 sgw59@comcast.net Special Events Linda Moore..........717632-2314 mygrandy@yahoo.com Membership/Audit Deb Roberson........717-755-8185 dranotherchoice@aol.com Now, Christmas is coming! I am getting my Christmas decorations out. Baskets are on my mantle. Baskets are in my nativity scene. Baskets are on the table. Baskets have many purposes especially at this time of year! One thing that I love about making baskets is being able to make presents. I love giving handmade baskets and I love getting handmade gifts. Gifts that are made hold special meaning to me. My tree is full of ornaments that my own boys have made through the years. I have a basket that I acquired in the guild Christmas basket swap that was made by Carol McNeil and I treasure it! I cherish things that my deceased father made for us. These treasures comfort me! Someday, I hope that Peter and any other grandchildren we may have, feel connected to the past when they use some of my baskets. They are full of love for all who use them! Merry Christmas to all! May you weave yourself many memories during this holiday season! Marilyn Julius TAKE NOTE! 2017 DUES are now due! Please send your $20 check made out to CPBWG to Becci Melcher, 140 North Lombard Street, Dallastown, PA 17313 The Country Seat October newsletter had a very informative article about reed. Please check out their webpage if you missed it! www.countryseat.com/basketryreed.htm
Central Pennsylvania Basket Weaving Guild ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES President, Marilyn Julius, called the meeting to order at the Aspire Hotel, Gettysburg, PA on September 17, 2016. A motion was made by Jude Gallaher and seconded by Linda Moore to approve the minutes of the 2015 Annual Meeting and was carried. The Treasurer reported that there are currently 72 members. The account balance is $8,386.00 A motion was made by Jude Gallaher and seconded by Linda Moore to approve the treasurer s report and carried. President Report A. The officers were introduced. Their term will be for one more year. Please consider running for an officer next year. Committee Reports A. Odyssey: The Odyssey so far has been a success. The committee is looking for volunteers to help with the Odyssey. B. Retreat: The upcoming Retreat will be held April 28 30, 2017 at the Gitt Mansion in Hanover, PA. Anne Bowers will be the instructor. Registration will start in February. C. Handbook/Policy Manual: Jude Gallaher reported that the Handbook/Policy Manual will be completed by September 2017 Old Business A. Monthly meetings have been well attended. New Business A. Program chair, Donna Kumpf, reported on the upcoming programs. Ideas for programs are always welcome and there is always a need for teachers. B. Suzanne Williamson is our new Newsletter Editor. C. In January our guild donated the cost of our Odyssey registration fee as a raffle prize for Tidewater Guilder s Weave. The winner, Linda Hovermill, attended this year s Odyssey. Adjournment Jude Gallaher made a motion to adjourn the meeting seconded by Donna Kumpf and carried. Respectfully Submitted, Lynne Laughman, Secretary
January Weave Saturday, January 7, 2017, 9:00 Giant Grocery Community Room, Camp Hill Schedule: 9:00 Board meeting (any member welcome to attend) 10:00-4:00 weave including guild provided luncheon Donna Kumpf will be teaching Laura Lee Zanger's Victorian Heart basket, perfect for Valentine's or any day. The Guild will pay for pattern and natural reed for guild members...pay 2017 dues on or before guild weave. (If you want color, bring own dyed #3 for base, #2 weavers. Or dunk whole thing in dye at home). Members MUST sign up before December 20 by emailing or phoning Donna Kumpf at kumpf4@comcast.net or 717-963-7533 No late sign ups as patterns must be ordered. Tools needed: shears, measuring tape, water bucket, towel, lots of clothespins! As always, members are welcome at any meeting, even if not weaving the instructed basket. Basket Supplies Exchange again this year, any useful things that another basket weaver would appreciate, (recommended value should be between $5 and $10). Can be anything a basket weaver would use...good reed that you have too much of, some of your duplicate patterns, a fresh bottle of Nail Envy, etc., etc. Please bring item wrapped, with your name on a card. In case of inclement weather forecasted, decision to cancel will be made by 9:00 pm the evening before. Please check your emails!
February Weave Double Wall Bowl Basket Saturday, February 11, 2017 10 AM-4PM Gravel Hill United Methodist Church, Palmyra, PA This double wall basket, built on a double slotted base, is made with a dark reed for the inside basket and natural reed with complimentary colored reed inserts for the outside. The double arrow on the outside uses four colors to complete the four colors. The top is woven together with a 3 piece double lash technique. Advanced beginner/intermediate skill level- all levels welcome (beginners will get extra help, but may need to finish the final step on their own) Instructor: Debra Zvanut Minimum: 4 students; Maximum: 20 students Materials and usual class supplies are provided. Typical tools are provided by each weaver. Students should bring, if possible: 12 clothespins, garden sheers, old towel, pencil, measuring tape and a basin. There will be a brief break for lunch; remember your lunch and beverage or you can order locally. Materials fee of $30/student, payable to Debra Zvanut. Mail to Debbi at 8371 Carpet Rd., New Tripoli, PA 18066. Please register by Feb. 6, to insure there is time to compile kits for all. Name: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - E-mail address: Phone (in case of last minute cancellation) Amount enclosed: Check #: Materials fee of $30/student, payable to Debra Zvanut. Mail to Debbi at 8371 Carpet Rd., New Tripoli, PA 18066. Please register by Feb. 6, to insure there is time to compile kits for all.
MINI NANTUCKET ROUND BASKET Saturday, March 4, 2017-9:00 a.m. 5 p.m. Snow Date Saturday, March 11, 2017 Gravel Hill Church in Palmyra, PA HIGH INTERMEDIATE LEVEL Guild member Pamela Wilson, will lead this workshop at Gravel Hill United Methodist Church. The basket is approximately 2.25 wide x 1.75 high, not counting handle and woven over a mold. It is made of cane and features a wooden base, rims & handle, and bone knobs & plugs. (Ivory no longer can be shipped over state lines!!!) There is a limit of 15 participants. Participants need to bring usual Nantucket tools, scissors, mini packers, angle cutters, and mini clothes pins. While most participants should be able to finish that day, some may need to complete it at home depending on how fast you weave. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MINI NANTUCKET SIGN-UP SHEET HIGH INTERMEDIATE LEVEL Saturday, March 4, 2017-9:00 a.m. 5 p.m. Snow Date Saturday, March 11, 2017 Name Email Phone I will attend - $50 This registration must be to me by February 1, 2017 as I have to order supplies. Sorry, but I will not be able to take last minute students as I do not want to purchase more supplies than I need.
Looking Ahead February: Guild participation in the Gathering of the Guilds. More information to come. April Retreat: April 28, 29, 30, 2017. Ann Bowers will be the teacher. Info will be emailed to ACTIVE members in January or early February. *to remain an active member of CPBWG, dues must be paid before February 1, 2017. May: to be finalized June: Guild picnic and dye party, probably June 11 September: Odyssey, Sept. 14-17, 2017 Directions to Venues Directions to East Berlin Area Community Center (EBACC): From Route 15 if coming from north or south take route 234 to East Berlin. (Heidlerberg/East Berlin exit), PA 234 East, go 8.2 miles. Turn left onto Fourth St., then left onto North St. From PA turnpike, take the Gettysburg/ Route 15 exit, follow 15 South and directions above. From Route 83 and points east or north, take Exit 35 then... Head southeast on PA-177 S; turn right to stay on PA-177 (9.6 miles); Continue onto PA-74 N/Carlisle Rd (1.5 mile); Continue onto York St. (0.2 miles); Continue onto Wellsville Rd. (0.9 miles); Slight right to stay on Wellsville Rd. (1.9 miles); Turn left onto Kralltown Rd. (2.1 miles); Turn left onto Davidsburg Rd (0.4 miles); Turn right onto Red Run Church Rd. (1.5 miles); Turn left onto PA-194 S (2.8 miles); Turn right onto North Ave. (0.3 miles) destination will be on the right. East Berlin Area Community Center 405 North Ave. East Berlin, PA 17316 Directions to Gravel Hill United Methodist Church, 131 Gravel Hill Road, Palmyra, PA17078 FROM INTERSTATE 81: Exit 80 (Grantville), take 743 South to Route 22 (about 1 mile). Turn left (east) onto Route 22, proceed for approximately 1 mile to Gravel Hill Road (green sign that reads: Palmyra 6 miles), turn right (south) onto Gravel Hill Road. Follow for 4.5 miles to white church on right -Gravel Hill United Methodist Church. FROM Route 422: Go to the square in Palmyra, turn north onto North Railroad Street, continue approximately 1.5 miles to white church on left.
Directions to Giant Grocery store (community room), 3301 Trindle Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011 FROM ROUTE 581: Take exit 5 to Camp Hill; merge onto 11/15 North. The Camp Hill shopping mall will be on your left. Giant Grocery store is located at the end of the Mall. You can turn left at Trindle Road, then left into the parking lot at Giant. FROMROUTE 15 (south of Harrisburg): Take route 15 North to Camp Hill. In Camp Hill, turn left on Trindle Road, and then left into the parking lot at Giant. FROM York and south: Route 83 North to 581 Interchange, follow 581 West to exit 5 (Camp Hill), follow directions above. FROM Interstate 81 (Harrisburg and East): Near Harrisburg, follow 83 South. After crossing the Susquehanna River, continue straight onto Route 581. Take exit 5 to Camp Hill, merge onto 11/15 North. The Camp Hill shopping mall will be on your left. Giant Grocery store is located at the end of the Mall. You can turn left at Trindle Road, then left into the parking lot at Giant. FROM PA. TURNPIKE: Either exit Harrisburg West and take 83 (directions above.) Or exit Mechanicsburg, and follow15 North (directions above).
Odyssey Pictures!
Weaving with Annetta in Camp Hill and East Berlin