June 2022 AGM Meeting Summary

 

June AGM Meeting Summary If you weren't able to join us, please read on for a short recap. Members are welcome to request the full minutes by e-mail. Updates Thank you to everyone for making this season a success All time high of membership - 94! Frocktails returned! 11 out of town speakers since we went virtual in April 2020. Congrats to our new executive committee members! Stephanie Houle as Social Media Manager Renee Michienzi for Special Events Coordinator and events co-ordinators Thank you and goodbye to Leah! we hope to still see you online! Sew-ins have been scheduled July and August, check your e-mail for details!  A workshop and possible event are planned for August. Plans for next season:   We have secured St. Mark's Church for next season, but decisions about in person or remote will be made closer to September. Virtual option will be available for in-person meetings, but their format is still a work in progress. Financial Update: Guild in good standing, members can request details. Constitution Changes. Thank you for all those attending and allowing us to reach quorum and get these passed! New updated version can be viewed here: OGG Constitution Approved June 2002 Speaker - Our own Laura-Lee talked to us about the Worth of our Sewing Don’t worry about what you make is worth to anyone else.  What is it worth to you. Sewing SOS: Where to find 1 inch swim elastic: Blackbird, Club Tissu, Etsy, Edgewater, C&M Textiles. ¾” elastic from Emerald Erin works for the Cottesloe bottoms. How to make sure collars lie flat: Make sure the facing is a teeny bit smaller than the outer collar, so it holds its shape If it's a stand-up collar, I find hand-stitching the base before topstitching helps keep it flat. Pattern Sew and Tell! (#oggpom):  Thank you all for sharing your Don't forget to use #oggpom for your OGGPOMs and #oggsewandtell on Instagram for other projects you would like to show! You can also share pictures in the Facebook group to be included at the end of the meetings. You can find June's slides (and all of our past meetings) here!

Pattern of the Month for June/Summer: Summer's OGGPOM is to show off your Most Worn Makes for Summer! Share your Swimsuits/rash tops/vests, Maxi dresses, Jumpsuits, shorts! Think about what your cost of wear might have been and why it is your most work make. Remember it doesn't have to be something you sewed this month, you are welcome to share any past makes! You are welcome to sew for yourself, a family member, a friend, or whoever you would like!  Remember to post your makes in our Facebook group, or on Instagram using #OGGPOM so we can see what you're up to!