July 2009

GREETINGS!

Next Meeting is Thursday, July 30, 2009
From 11am to 1pm.

Please join us to connect with other sewing enthusiasts who share your passion.

Meeting Location:

Textile Arts Center
7777 E Hampden Ave
Denver, CO 80231
Tamarac Square Shopping Center

Message from the President

Dear SRN members,

As I prepare to go to the North Carolina beach tomorrow, I hope you all are enjoying a fun summer, also.

I'm looking forward to seeing you all at our meeting at TACtile Textile Arts Center on July 30. Several members will be on vacation then, it's to be expected. If you are in town, join us, the program looks great and it's always fun and instructive to get together, eat, and chat with other sewing professionals.

At the June meeting we had 21 present, not at all bad for a summer month! Of course the "program" was very helpful and entertaining, as many members shared tips they have learned throughout their experience. Gee, how many centuries of experience do we have amongst all of us, ladies?

Our new brochures were ready and distributed. If you need some, call the Board member who lives nearest you and they can direct you to the nearest supply, if it's not she. Pat Kramer is the keeper of the list of places where our brochures are available to the public, and will bring copies of the list to the July meeting. Be sure to drop Pat an email with the info on the new places you've found for brochures.
Check out the summer courses being offered at TACtile, A great opportunity to update a skill or learn a new one, especially convenient for those of you who live nearby.

Are any of you teaching a course at TACtile, this is an excellent opportunity to get a class going.

I hope to see many of you at the July 30 luncheon coming up. Keep Sewing and Referring, and come to the luncheon to Network!

Marci Heiser,
SRN President

This Months Event

Join us for July's meeting. It will be of interest to all business owners, our program will be presented by PRO TAX.

PRO TAX will discuss what is needed for business books and what to keep track of for tax return.

Be sure to bring questions about your business records. You are sure to learn more about what is required of you for tax purposes.

Upcoming Happenings

TACtile Art Center, Rocky Mountain Region continues to offer Tactile experiences.

Current Exhibit
Doll Daze: A Doll Show of Imaginary Figures
Friday, July 17- Saturday, August 29, 2009

Button Trunk Show
TACtile also will feature original handmade buttons by area artists in celebration of the National Button Conference coming to Denver August 3 through August 8, 2009

In October a fun-filled weekend of sewing, tips & techniques with Sandra Betzina is on the agenda.

These events, classes and more are available to all of us. Consider a membership that fits your passion for fiber arts and textiles.
Check out the TEXtile web site linked in President's message.

2009 CAPITOL QUILT SHOW
June 2 - August 20, 2009 at the State Capitol

The show is free and is open to visitors during the normal building hours, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

"ORANGE BLOSSOMS AND ILLUSION"
Wedding Dress Exhibit.

Radius Gallery in the visitor center at the Lakewood Heritage Center.
801 S. Yarrow St., Lakewood;
hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-SaturdayAdmission is free, through August 8, 2009.

If you know if an exhibit or show that would interest our membership, forward the details to toni_fitzwater@msn.com, the editor, so they can be included.

Brochures Spead the Word

Brochure distribution is one of our primary advertising methods.

The current list of businesses that show our brochure will be available at the meeting. This list will be published every quarter.

Be sure to send Pat Kramer any additions.

Membership Showcase

This month we are taking a look at Mercedes Hartman . Mercedes' business is Playa Fur.

Currently she is planning her wedding, and continues developing her business.

She creates fur fashion which she markets in retail stores and special orders. She also does costumes and one of her clients is a high school flag team.

Enlisting our president as a model, of one of her designs. Mercedes is always looking for new avenues for her work.

Promoting Sewing Skills

Our membership is a great source of knowledge. Several of our members are sharing their talents by teaching individually and in businesses. Who better to learn from than our members.
Anita Goodesign Club

Carla Gosney, will teach this class at Above and Beyond's Aurora location. First class is Saturday August 8th. Please call Carla (303-887-1753) for class information.

If you are involved in a sewing education opportunity and want it in the news letter, forward the details to toni_fitzwater@msn.com, the editor, so it can be included.

Use of SRN Logo on Members Sites

As a member of The Sewing Referral Network, you can play a big part in helping to grow the organization! The Board of Directors has approved the use/display of the new SRN logo on member sites for more exposure. If you need a Web-ready JPG image of the logo, please e-mail MaryJo Regier at mj@mjregiercopywriter.com with "SRN logo request" in the subject line.

If you do display the SRN logo on your private business site, please use the format guidelines below, along with a link to the SRN website (either link the logo or the URL or both!), to ensure professional exposure consistency:

Proud Member of

www.sewingreferralnetwork.com

Membership Paid Referral Policy

A one-time fee of $10 is paid for each referral that becomes a paying customer (Project minimum is $25). The $10 is paid to the person that referred that customer to you. Whether you have too much business or need more business-referrals can work for you!

Recommended links

MaryJo Regier
http:// www.mjregiercopywriter.com

TACtile - Textile Arts Center
http://www.tact ilearts.org/

Membership Roster

Members may pick-up membership rosters and brochures at any meeting. If you can't make a meeting and need brochures, please contact one of the SRN Board Members for alternate pick up locations. New rosters will be printed for the July & November 2009 meetings (subject to change). If you can not attend a meeting and want a roster or brochure, please email the request to the membership chair. Brochures will be mail to you, and rosters will be emailed to you in an Excel file.

Notice
- Membership Dues were due by March 1st,

All SRN members should forward their dues to
Carla Gosney,
7280 S. Broadway
Centennial, CO 80122

NOTE:

If dues are not received by May 1, you will be deleted from the Membership Roster, Website, Brochure, and Newsletter Mailing.

Has Your Email Address Changed

Please click the link at the bottom of the newsletter that reads Update Profile/Email Address . Then send an email to LeNore Kerber, lkerber@earthlink.net, so she can update the membership roster and website.

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