This is a reply I received from Janice regarding the Area Reps mtgs and other things that might be of interest to other newbies going to IOLI for the first time.
Malvary in Ottawa ----- Original Message ----- From: Janice Blair To: Malvary J Cole Sent: Monday, July 03, 2006 7:08 PM Subject: Re: [lace] Montreal (DP) Yes, they are for everyone. Usually your Area Rep and the guilds in her area will get together somewhere to introduce themselves and share any information about lace days and other activities. I know that some Area Reps are not going to be at this convention as Louise Colgan asked my group to take over for Northern and Central Area Reps. I used to give this a miss when I first went to convention but now feel that it is part of being a member of IOLI and attend this as well as the Annual Meeting. Every member should go to that so that they are assured of having enough people present to take votes. I remember once when they had to go running around the bedrooms to get a quorum which didn't happen so the voting had to be delayed for a year. If there are other programs offered, they are for everyone, so don't miss the teachers showcase if there is one. It is an event where you can see what teachers have to offer in the present workshops and other laces they might teach. This year will be a smaller convention because of expense for a lot of people, but get to as many things as you can. Shopping is a must on Sunday. We usually race around the sales room to see who has the best commemorative bobbin, but this might not take too long this year as a number of U.S. vendors will not be there. Your lace homework can wait! There are 5 of us going this year and we enjoy having drink in our rooms whilst working on our lace. Hope there is a supermarket in walking distance as we usually cater our breakfast and lunch on most days to keep the costs down. I am sure you will have a good time and I look forward to meeting everyone. Janice Malvary J Cole <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: As a newbie going to an IOLI meeting for the first time, what are Area meetings - are they for everyone? Thanks Malvary in Ottawa ----- Original Message ----- From: "Janice Blair" To: "lace-digest" ; "lace-chat-digest" Sent: Monday, July 03, 2006 4:19 PM Subject: [lace] Montreal (DP) >I have not seen any mention of an Arachne get-together. Denver organised a >luncheon in the hotel on the Monday last year, but as this was not on the >registration form, maybe we will have to organise our own. If we have >anyone on the Montreal convention committee, maybe they can tell us when >there is space on program to meet. I know that the Area Meetings are >planned for after the Sunday reception so perhaps we should try to get >together on Monday for lunch. Would someone local offer to find us a spot >to eat, either in the hotel or nearby? > Janice > > > Janice Blair > Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA > http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org/ > > - > To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: > unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org/ - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
