NOBO Handweavers

I would like to sincerely thank every single guild member for growing NOBO Handweavers into a guild that is truly beyond what Betsy and I imagined that first meeting in April 2008.

We have gone from this (a section from Gail’s very first notes!) -

Notes from Thursday, April 24^th meeting of A Weavers Guild to be Named Later

Next meeting:  Thursday, May 22 7 – 9 pm at Loom with a View.  We need a name for the guild!  A few names suggested at the meeting were Clipper City Hand Weavers Guild, Port City Hand Weavers Guild, Merrimack Valley Hand Weavers Guild, and Essex County Hand Weavers Guild.  Please bring a name suggestion to the next meeting…

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NOBO Handweaver’s 4th anniversary celebration is April 26, 7-9 pm at Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm, 5 Little’s Lane, Newbury.  There is plenty of parking available (even room for Newbury Fire Department’s ladder truck). We will have a short ceremony to recognize the change of court positions before the presentation of Linda Cortright, editor and publisher of Wild Fibers Magazine.

Goodness, CONGRATULATIONS to all of us!  The energy in the room last night was remarkable.  I know we all share in the excitement of our guild year to come and we have many reasons to!

Thank you so much for the flowers and Marshfield School of Weaving gift certificate.  I feel like I am bringing a part of all of you right along with me.  Keep your eyes on NOBO’s website for info how to link to a blog about our days and evenings at Marshfield.

Hear ye, hear ye, the following court positions for NOBO Handweavers Guild 2012/2013 have been filled –

Ladies NOBO (Co-presidency)

Exchequer (treasurer)

Scribes (minute-takers)

In-house Royal Scribe (webmaster)

Keepers of the Written Word (librarians/archivists)

Shepherdesses/Shepherds (membership) – 1 out of 2 positions

Victular/Serf Society (snack/clean-up)

Lady Calendar (posting events on website/calendar)

Illuminator (photographer)

Organizing Chancellors (events coordinator) – 1 out of 2 positions

Ladies of the Warp & Weft

NEWS reps

The following court positions remain open and NEED to be filled –

Ladies/Lords of the Draft   (3 positions, all 3 open – program planning)

Town Crier   (1 open position – announcements including monthly guild meetings posted on website and through email blasts)

Shepherdess/Shepherd   (2 positions, 1 filled, 1 open – membership)

Organizing Chancellor   (2 positions, 1 filled, 1 open – events coordinator)

Please come forth and fill a position for our new guild year that will begin April 2012 and continue through March 2013.  We need six members to step up.  All positions are extremely important for our guild to run.  As you can see right now, there are no Program Planners, and that means no programs if these positions do not get filled.  It is not necessary to be a seasoned weaver to hold any of these positions.  We have grown NOBO Handweavers into quite a guild and certainly have inspired one another as weavers and friends each and every meeting.

If you have any questions about a position, don’t hesitate to contact me. You could also contact the current member in that position as well (all positions/members/contact info listed in the “Court” section of the website).  Thank you!

Great news!

We’ve got the NOBO Handweavers’ Logo Shop set up as a not-for-profit shop! (It doesn’t require anyone’s personal info or social security info, either.) It is registered and set up under nobohandweavers.com and has LOTS of new and fun products.

Check it out and have a look. http://www.cafepress.com/NOBOLOGO

And, as always, it’s got a tab link at the top of any page on the website.

With the combined effort of Ted, Gail, and Lady NOBO, there are photos of our April anniversary meeting in our Galleries section. Take a few moments to revisit (or visit) the celebration.  I invite everyone to share a highlight or two of the past year on this post.  What has happened as a result of our 2010/2011 guild year that is specifically meaningful to you as a weaver?

For me, it is experiencing the ever growing energy of NOBO.  Weavers packed together once a month in A Loom with a View, bursting with news, experiences, ideas, and woven pieces.   However this year, I now see members in two very significant ways.  First as a group that strongly supports and always (!) encourages one another in the fiber field.  Second, and what is equally as exciting, is to see our newer weavers alongside seasoned weavers in identifying, pursuing, and fulfilling their very own weaving interests.  Fantastic!

The court positions for the Guild Year 2011 to 2012 have been updated. At the same time I have updated the descriptions of the positions. You will find the changes under the Court heading. Thank-you to the retiring officers for your hard work during the 2010 to 2011 season, good luck to the new officers!

Thank you to everyone who was able to make our March guild meeting. Between Kathie and Ted, we have comprehensive notes for our minutes.  A fantastic collaborative effort!  These will allow review for those who were in attendance and an inclusive “catch up” for members unable to attend. When time allows, please take some time to read through them once they have been posted.

 
After all the arm-twisting and teeth pulling, we truly have an amazing “Court” for our next guild year.  Entering our fourth year (!) as NOBO Handweavers Guild, we have and continue to accomplish wonders in our part of the weaving world.  Little did Betsy and I know that in April of 2008 (though we really, really hoped), our small but very devoted gathering would grow into the NOBO of today.  This is my lead in to express sincere appreciation for every member of our guild and to reemphasize how important and meaningful each member’s involvement is and continues to be.  One’s participation may come in the form of a titled position, a regular Show and Share contributor, emailing Lady NOBO fascinating articles/ideas for Textile Tales, supporting another weaver and their work, and the list goes on.  These varied forms of involvement are all highly valued and necessary for our guild to continue with the extremely enjoyable and successful results we have experienced so far.  NOBO Handweavers is deserving of a grand 3rd birthday celebration!

At tomorrow’s meeting please come with highlights from the past guild year and what you would like to see over the next 12 months. We will do S&S (show and share) as time allows!

Tomorrow is also when the New Court will be announced…stay tuned.

One last favor, please arrive a bit earlier and plan on staying until the end of the meeting because there are No Serfs!! We need you all to pitch in and clean up!