Beads, Baubles &Bling of the BSOEPA
February 2016
Message from the BSOEPA President
Dear Members,
I want to thank the Board for giving up two and a half hours of their time to have an additional Board meeting in December. We all know how busy that month was and I am thankful that they agreed to have that meeting so that we could work on a very full agenda. We worked on a meeting covenant, the holiday party, By-laws, budgets and the member survey, just to name a few things.
Our goal is to bring you interesting programs, fun workshops and a place where you can all share your gifts and talents to enrich our society. So if you haven't already, make sure that you take a few minutes to take the membership survey--it's only 11 questions! You can fill it out here if you haven't already: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SMDSTNQ.
We will be giving away the contents of the Bead Jar at our February meeting. If you submitted beads to this jar throughout the year, please email me at katsbeadedcreations@yahoo.com if you contributed and your name will be entered in the drawing!
We want to start thinking about Summer Challenge ideas. Begin brainstorming so you can share your thoughts with us. The official voting will take place in May, but you can begin sharing your ideas now so we can prepare for it, and if needed, organize some meeting programs and/or workshops to get everyone ready for the challenge!
Kat Weisz
BSOEPA President
February Member Meeting
We will be meeting in the Ray Taylor Conference Room.
During our meeting this month:
- Bring two of your handmade creations to talk about during Show & Tell
-Review, discuss and vote on the revised BSOEPA by-laws: We know this isn't exactly the most sparkling and entertaining program, but our by-laws are the core of our bead society and highly influence how our board, programs, workshops and retreats are conducted. We value your input and encourage you to participate.
- There will be sparkly, beady door prizes for all members in attendance!
-Enjoy sips, snacks and socialization
Tuesday, Feb 16, 2016, 07:00 PM
St. Luke's Hospital, 1021 Park Avenue, Quakertown, PA 18951
February Sips & Snacks Sign Up
Snacks: Cindy Dami, Holly Leifer, Patti Parker
Sips: Marty Beaton, Doris Pavonarius
Kabela Design's Bead Challenge
We are pleased to announce that Kabela Designs will be running our program again next November--so if you missed them, they will be back! In the meantime, if you would like to learn more about them, or purchase products from them, you can do so at www.kabeladesign.com.
Kabella's Design Challenge Entries & Winners
Holiday Party
A lovely pile of gifts to choose from!
Betsy always chose the most coveted gifts--she got to keep the bow though and turned it into a festive headband!
Patti excitedly opening her gift!
Nan methodically choosing her gift!
Lining up for all the delicious food!
Enjoying the food, fun and festivities!
2016 Retreat Update
Just a quick reminder that your remaining $250 payment is DUE by the February 16 Membership Meeting.
If you have any retreat related questions, please direct them to Della at della.steward@yahoo.com.
Lykoi Bracelet
Prima Necklace
Whiskers Earrings & Bracelet
Upcoming Sit N' Beads
Held in the Ray Taylor Room of St. Luke's Hospital from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Bring an unfinished project or a new one you're excited to start, along with a bead board or work surface, task lamp, magnification and brown bag lunch.
Saturday, December 5- Work on your Name Tag or other bead project
New & Noteworthy
Bead Society of Eastern PA
Email: bsepa@beadsocietyofeasternpa.org
Website: www.beadsocietyofeasternpa.org