First Guild Meeting

Well, I'm about to head off to my first ever in person guild meeting
and I have no idea what to expect so I'm nervous as all get out. Not
sure if I should be taking somethign to work on, so I am -- just in
case. Even though it is quite carppy it is something in progress (I've
been working on it for like 4 years off and on and not happy with it
but determined to finish it so it can finally go to who it is intended
for) and quite honestly, my only in progress item right now.

Okay, *deep breath* I'm going to try and get over my nerves about
meeting new people and just go....

Tricia

"Tricia" wrote in message
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Well, I'm about to head off to my first ever in person guild meeting
and I have no idea what to expect so I'm nervous as all get out. Not
sure if I should be taking something to work on, so I am -- just in
case. Even though it is quite carppy it is something in progress (I've
been working on it for like 4 years off and on and not happy with it
but determined to finish it so it can finally go to who it is intended
for) and quite honestly, my only in progress item right now.

Okay, *deep breath* I'm going to try and get over my nerves about
meeting new people and just go....

Tricia


I know how scary that can be. I hope you had a good time and that the
people were nice to you. The best way to meet people and to get involved
with the guild is to volunteer! Volunteer to be a Door Greeter, or to help
with the
quilt show or to help with programs. They will be putting together the
handbook for the next year. Offer to help.

I forced my way into the inner sanctum and now they love me.

Cindy

I went. I stabbed myself in the palm accidently. I liked this time's
speaker. Next month's speaker doesn't thrill me and then with the
holiday hoo-haa, I probably won't go back until January. Then I'll see
if I like it enough to officially join. I was the youngest person
there by at least a decade and in many cases by 2 (at least). Everyone
was nice if/when we spoke and while I originally wound up sitting
alone, when the sign in ladies were done, they came and sat with me and
I even got a little technique advice from one of them after she watched
me struggle with my pathetico project and attempt at hand quilting. Oh
well...if I like January, I'll most likely join. I'm at least psyched
enough to want to go play with my fabric stash now -- which is more
than I can say for 24 hours from now (I've been in a slump of sorts).

Tricia

I agree with Cindy about volunteering. For 2 reasons - you will get to know
other members quicker that way - & they always need volunteers & they are
always short. I joined my guild about 2 years ago & volunteered to open the
doors for the meetings & now I'm on the Board of Directors & I'm getting to
know people better, so it's definitely the way to go.

Pauline
"Tricia" wrote in message
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I went. I stabbed myself in the palm accidently. I liked this time's
speaker. Next month's speaker doesn't thrill me and then with the
holiday hoo-haa, I probably won't go back until January. Then I'll see
if I like it enough to officially join. I was the youngest person
there by at least a decade and in many cases by 2 (at least). Everyone
was nice if/when we spoke and while I originally wound up sitting
alone, when the sign in ladies were done, they came and sat with me and
I even got a little technique advice from one of them after she watched
me struggle with my pathetico project and attempt at hand quilting. Oh
well...if I like January, I'll most likely join. I'm at least psyched
enough to want to go play with my fabric stash now -- which is more
than I can say for 24 hours from now (I've been in a slump of sorts).

Tricia

Yea for you! Even if the speakers aren't wonderful...there always seems to
be a lot of inspiration in the show and tell segment. Usually worth the
price of admission.

"Tricia" wrote in message
ups.com...
I went. I stabbed myself in the palm accidently. I liked this time's
speaker. Next month's speaker doesn't thrill me and then with the
holiday hoo-haa, I probably won't go back until January. Then I'll see
if I like it enough to officially join. I was the youngest person
there by at least a decade and in many cases by 2 (at least). Everyone
was nice if/when we spoke and while I originally wound up sitting
alone, when the sign in ladies were done, they came and sat with me and
I even got a little technique advice from one of them after she watched
me struggle with my pathetico project and attempt at hand quilting. Oh
well...if I like January, I'll most likely join. I'm at least psyched
enough to want to go play with my fabric stash now -- which is more
than I can say for 24 hours from now (I've been in a slump of sorts).

Tricia

" I was the youngest person there by at least a decade and in many
cases by 2 (at least)."

I am definitely of the youngest generation in attendance at my guild.
Not too many my age present. But dang those older ladies are fun. And
the best way to stop feeling like a wall flower and part of the group
is volunteer. I started by volunteering to hang quilts for the show. I
met and made so many good friends. The I volunteered to help run the
workshops. Not to toot my own horn, but apparently my enthusiasm is
catchy and I am so well liked and approached now...the current
president wants me to be the next pres when her two terms are over. I
KNOW the nominating committee will be all over me then. Not sure if I
am ready for that step though...I might put them off for another 2
years. ....


But I can tell you...having new people volunteer gets the guild's
juices FLOWING!

Melissa in NJ *32 yr old quilter*

Thank you all for the encouragement and the advice to jump in and
volunteer. I'm waiting until Jan to try again and see what I feel like
then. I like that there is a chance to win a collection of FQs at the
meetings -- 50 cents buys a raffle ticket =) Goodness knows, my stash
could always use improving =)

As for volunteering, I don't know much about anything in regards to
quilting. I know if there is a need for someone to do web page
maintainence or something similiar like that I'll be among the first to
put my name in -- I know how to do the behind the scenes stuff pretty
well when it doesn't involve a telephone (*shudder*) -- but for
organizing shows or presentations or whatever, I've not even attended
them to know what would need to be done =) For all my time hanging
around here in the last several years, I am still a quilt virgin.

Thanks,
Tricia

Melissa, I'm only 2 years behind ya =)

Enjoy yourself Tricia. It's not as much pressure as one might think. I
doubt many will be working on something, but you certainly won't be the
only one there with some hand work. Guilds get a lot of grief about not
being very friendly, but it takes a while to get to know new people. Some
of the gals only see each other at the meeting, so they tend to gravitate to
each other and not seek out new people. Don't give up! If there are any
committees or classes you can attend, I highly recommend it. You meet
people on a little different basis that way and it's a bit easier to make a
connection in that way. Have a great time...they are fortunate to have you!

"Tricia" wrote in message
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Well, I'm about to head off to my first ever in person guild meeting
and I have no idea what to expect so I'm nervous as all get out. Not
sure if I should be taking somethign to work on, so I am -- just in
case. Even though it is quite carppy it is something in progress (I've
been working on it for like 4 years off and on and not happy with it
but determined to finish it so it can finally go to who it is intended
for) and quite honestly, my only in progress item right now.

Okay, *deep breath* I'm going to try and get over my nerves about
meeting new people and just go....

Tricia

Good for you, Tricia. Hope the adventure went well.
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In message . com,
Tricia writes
Well, I'm about to head off to my first ever in person guild meeting
and I have no idea what to expect so I'm nervous as all get out. Not
sure if I should be taking somethign to work on, so I am -- just in
case. Even though it is quite carppy it is something in progress (I've
been working on it for like 4 years off and on and not happy with it
but determined to finish it so it can finally go to who it is intended
for) and quite honestly, my only in progress item right now.

Okay, *deep breath* I'm going to try and get over my nerves about
meeting new people and just go....

Tricia


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Best Regards
pat on the hill

I joined a local quilt guild just today. This is a group I have been
interested in for several years but for many reasons have just put it off.
Well today I did it, I am not getting any younger and there is so much I can
learn. They meet the 3rd Monday of each month. I can't wait. Wish me luck,
Sharyn


"Patti" wrote in message
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Good for you, Tricia. Hope the adventure went well.
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In message . com,
Tricia writes
Well, I'm about to head off to my first ever in person guild meeting
and I have no idea what to expect so I'm nervous as all get out. Not
sure if I should be taking somethign to work on, so I am -- just in
case. Even though it is quite carppy it is something in progress (I've
been working on it for like 4 years off and on and not happy with it
but determined to finish it so it can finally go to who it is intended
for) and quite honestly, my only in progress item right now.

Okay, *deep breath* I'm going to try and get over my nerves about
meeting new people and just go....

Tricia


--
Best Regards
pat on the hill