August 2024 Minutes

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This Month

Birthdays

Happy August Birthday to:

• Debbi Juul
• Joellen Kay
• Carol Kleckner
• Marjory Lange
• Marian Thomas
• Joan Welsh

Happy September Birthday to:

• Teresa Furnish
• Judy Ozalan
• Debbie Paxson
• Marcia Smith

August Meeting Highlights

As is our tradition, we held our August meeting at Silver Falls State Park. And as usual, it was a beautiful sunny day, where we dined at the café and then knit outside in the shade of the majestic trees. Next year we will coordinate carpooling to encourage more members to attend.

Fun at the Fair!

Our Knitting Guild was very involved in the Oregon State Fair again this year, with members setting up the displays of knitting, crocheted, felted, sewn, and stitched creations. We also had a demonstration table where many of us took turns knitting, greeting visitors, and answering questions. Our table drew many people because of the “emotional support chickens” knit by a couple of members. Our Guild President, Joyce Arthur, was the coordinator of this entire part of the fair. Great job, Joyce! The last day is Labor Day, so you still have time to come by to relish the talents and treasures of Oregon.

Upcoming Events

September 2024 Meeting

We are back at our usual place at the Willamette Heritage Center from 10 AM to noon. Our program is the story of how a tiny yarn shop was saved—bought by a group of 20 women, mostly retired, who turned it into a thriving destination yarn shop. (I know, because I was one of those women! — Judith Bither, Secretary) A PowerPoint with photos will highlight this story.

We also have Show and Tell time to let everyone see what you have been working on. For more information, contact us at SalemKnitters@outlook.com.

Other Events

• September 21-22, 2024 – Oregon Flock & Fiber Festival (OFFF), Albany, OR
• November 1-2, 2024 – Salem Fiber Arts Guild Sale, Willamette Heritage Center, Salem, OR
• November 29 – December 2, 2024 – Magic at the Mill, Willamette Heritage Center, Salem, OR