Like others, I am looking forwarding to hearing what classes I got for this summer and also to meeting other Arachne at the lunch. I picked up a cute raffle prize for the lunch last week. You will have to attend to see what it is ;-}
I also wrote to the 2011 and 2012 convention hosts asking them to try to keep the cost of the luncheon down, as I know some people did not attend last year because of the expense. I think our numbers were down in 2009 because the California meals were so expensive. I also did not want future hosts to think that $35 is an acceptable price for a lunch. Portland is charging the same as last year. I know we have had restaurant meals for a lot less. I know they are providing us with a room for our meal which saves us trying to find a local restaurant that can accommodate a large number for lunch, but our costs may help them with their food budgets. If you belong to the future host groups please ask them to try and keep costs down so that everyone can attend. We don't need caviar and champagne, just good value for money. Off my soapbox now, Janice P.S. Got my Bulletin today and read another good article by Devon. Still have to read the one by Tamara. Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
