October 2009

GREETINGS!

Next Meeting is Thursday, October 29, 2009
From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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,

Have you got all your Halloween costumes done yet? No, I don't either -- two more to go. This fall I've been busier than all year, and only two Halloween costumes in the mix. Whatever happened to "retirement"?

It's always fun to get together each month and talk shop, and get some new information from our speakers. Last month Chris Esposito, President of Apparel Design Partners, was great. I've been quoting her all over, to clients and fellow seamstresses, to wit, we are a RARE species and deserve every (large amount) of pennies we can charge. So, yes, I'm charging more. And valuing ALL our talents so much more. I'm also glad to know someone to send clients to, who can be better served by her with her specific expertise and experience.

This month's meeting will include Jon Groat talking about how we can use those "pennies" we make to make a more secure future for ourselves in the financial area. (See notice below.) Also, I'm alerting you all that Rosemary Weiler, formerly of "Magic Moments" with Judy Farmer, will be bringing a bunch of patterns for mostly formal wear, that need a happy new home. So come prepared to adopt some.

Your Board just met and finalized the up-coming brochure, which will be available at the November 19 meeting. And remember, our December meeting will also be changed from the last Thursday, to December 10. At that holiday luncheon, we will do a potluck (yum) and a "sewing room" gift exchange.

I have been acting as the liaison from SRN to the TACtile Board of Advisors, which meets every three months, and includes all the member guilds. As I will also be replacing myself as President of SRN in March, I am looking for someone to join or replace me as liaison to TACtile. If you'd like to check it out, come with me to the Nov. 12 "Liaison Appreciation Dinner"! We learn what the other guilds are planning, and share ideas for mutually beneficial activities. Call me or talk to me at the luncheon. SRN is also looking for a new V.P. (Program) and Marketing (brochure) chair, to start in March. Your Board meets only four times a year, so it's a fun, fairly easy gig. Let us know of your interest (or curiosity.)

Looking forward to seeing you on the 29th.

Marci Heiser, President

Program Information

30 MINUTES COULD CHANGE YOUR LIFE!! Come join us for a free Financial Seminar and received complimentary Financial Needs Analysis. It can show you where your finances stand today and what you need to do for tomorrow.

IT'S SMART, IT'S FREE AND IT COULD CHANGE YOUR LIFE!

Don't forget to bring your show and tell, so the membership can see what everyone else is up to.

Happenings and Events

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

Gallery Exhibit Schedule

Workshops, displays, open house

9/18-11/7 - Green with Envy - recycle, reinvent, repurpose
Nov. 14 - Jan. 8 Holiday Member Gift Show & Sale
Jan. 15 - Feb 7 Holes & Knots - contemporary lace
April World Threads and Sari Sale - international, ethnic focus

An October weekend with Sandra Betzina! Meet the one and only, exuberant, international instructor and Vogue Pattern Designer at TACtile! Trunk Show and Personal Fittings October 30 - 31 and November 1st.

Register soon for this great opportunity.

2nd Annual Holiday Members Gift Show and Sale. The show will be open to the public from Saturday, November 14 through Friday January 8th.

Holes, Knots, Tied & Dyed; Contemporary Lace Design

January 15, 2010 through February 27, 2010
Lace is not just for Grandma anymore!
TACtile Textile Arts Center invites artists to contribute to its newest 2010 show, Check their web site for details.

There are a lot of events, classes and more available to all of us.

Consider a membership that fits your passion for fiber arts and textiles.

Check out the TACtile web site

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.

SRN Board of Directors

The SRN year is half over. The current board of directors is looking for members interested in experiencing the boards positions.

The SRN year is Mar 1 - Feb 28.

The board is made up of:

President - leads the meetings, schedules 4 board meetings a year.

Program Chairperson- arranges the program for the meetings, and servers as backup to the President.

Treasurer - collects all money and pays the bills.

Membership Chairperson: Keeps the official member records in Microsoft Access, prepares a roster for distribution twice a year, and sends out renewal notices.

Marketing Chairperson: Organizes the collection of advertising for the brochure from the membership and sponsors. Coordinates with the graphic artist for the production of 2 brochures a year.

Newsletter Editor: Produces a newsletter every month using Constant Contact.

Members at Large: Take on special projects that need to have a single source of coordination.

Consider serving on the board. It is a rewarding experience and a way to help SRN continue to grow.

Board members are given free membership for their term of office.

Donation Requested

Wanted: Donation or modest cost adjustable dress form.

The volunteer who organizes Denver's Brides Against Breast Cancer gown sale needs a form to do repairs to the donated dresses before the next event in 2010. She's beginning the work now since there will be hundreds of dresses donated.

Brides Against Breast Cancer receives donated bridal gowns from shops and gently used gowns from brides. These gowns are sold over a weekend event to multitudes of caring new brides. The events are run by volunteers and all proceeds go to grant wishes for women with terminal breast cancer.

If you can provide a dress form or want to sell one, contact:

Christine Hoyt
CH Studios Custom Clothier
2518 S Patton Court
Denver, CO 80219
303 757 8181
info@chstudios.com

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.

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/

Brochure

Judy Veyera has sent in the Winter Brochure for printing.

New Brochures will be available at the November meeting.

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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