Halfway
I look at the calendar and can't believe what I see...it's the middle of July. Halfway through the summer and already time to start planning for next fall. The plan is to start the Blanket Bees again in September, but I'm wondering if the second Saturday is the best for everyone? Is there another one that would work better? I know there were a couple of events I missed last year because they occur on the second Saturday as does the Blanket Bee. So...what Saturday works best for you? Please let me know.
Fabric
We have come into more fabric, so Marsha and I hope to have lots of kits ready to go come fall. I hope no one is buying fabric to make blankets because we do have plenty right now.
Project Linus Institute
For the last couple of years, I have attended Project Linus Conference/Institute. This is where I've gotten some of my ideas for easy patterns, new tools, etc. In the years past, they've allowed each coordinator to bring chapter assistants. Last year it was limited to one assistant. Well, the format is changing. Rather than having Institute every year, they will now be every other year...so the next will be in July 2011 and it will be open to everyone! It will be held July 20-23, 2011 at the Pere Marquette Hotel in Peoria Illinois. In the past, I have flown in on Tuesday, taken a couple of half-day classes on Wednesday, EXPO was on Thursday, inspirational talks and chapter management Friday and a business meeting Saturday, then home Sunday. There was a banquet Friday and Saturday. I believe the agenda will be similar next year, and the special guest for Friday evening will be Jennifer Chiaverini, author of the Elm Creek Quilts novels. You can learn more about Jennifer and her books at www.jenniferchiaverini.com.
Now...who pays for this trip, should you choose to go? You will. Project Linus does not cover the cost at all...for coordinators or volunteers. I will pass on more information as I receive it. There will also be info on the PLHQ web site...projectlinus.org. Let me know if you have any questions in the meantime.
On the 'off' years, there will be smaller regional events. This year there is one in Kansas City (I don't remember when) and one in Vancouver, WA in September. and they too are open to everyone! I have some info if you're interested.
Blanket Recipients
We have enough blankets coming in now we can look for some additional organizations to put on our recipient list. Do you have one in mind? Again...let me know.
Okay... I think that's all for now. Try to let me know the Saturday that works for you before the end of the month, and the same with new organizations.
Enjoy the rest of the summer....now that it's finally here!!
gina
