MINIATURE ENTHUSIASTS OF OTTAWA P.O Box 185 Station “B” Ottawa, Ontario K1P 6C www.MEOminis.com General Meeting Sept 3, 2008 The meeting was called to order at 7:45 by President Harriet Farmer. Joan Plouffe motioned that the minutes of the previous meeting be accepted.Hope Finestone seconded the motion. Reports Membership    Joanne Smith Member who still owe dues have been notified. Treasurer        Lynne Patterson Balance as of July 31                              $2342.84 Income  $137.00 Expenses                      124.39            Balance          Aug 31                               2355.45 Library   American Miniaturist     Sept 2008 Miniature Collector        Sept 2008 Doll Kitchens 1800-1980 by Eve Stille donated by Julie Dewar Dish Shapes and Patterns donated by Lorraine Tinsley Don’t forget if you have a Library book out and are unable to attend a meeting,  call Judy Smithson at 613-731-2113 to avoid the $4 per book fine. Correspondence Note from Ann Condie saying she is settling in her new home and thanking the club for her 30th Anniversary gift which was delivered by Jan Sheridan. Gathering Peterborogh 2009.  Registration forms and workshops will be listed on line this week. There are only spaces for 104 people.  http://www.miniature.net/gathering 2009. Ottawa 2010.  Looking for theme ideas Food and Kitchen for October Meeting Julie Dewar Bobbie Walker Linda Beaupre New Business MEO Budget June 1/08 to May 31/09  presented by Lynne Patterson Opening Balance June 1/08      $1812.41 Projected Income Library Fines   25.00 Membership           1000.00 Bi-monthly raffles                650.00 Misc (sales, kits, etc,)          150.00 Projected Total Income   1825.00 Projected Expenses Membership Table               50.00 Gifts                                     200.00 Hall Rental                          500.00 Kitchen                                100.00 Library Purchases              100.00 Library Subs                       200.00 Office Supplies                    125.00 Post Office                           125.00 Pot Luck Dinner                    75.00 Raffle Prizes                        150.00 Web Site                                15.00 Xmas Workshop                  100.00 Projected Total Expenses   1740.00   Projected Net Income     $85.00 Projected Balance May 31/09      $1897.41 Lynne Patterson moved the Budget be accepted.  Joan Plouffe seconded the motion. All in favour.  Budget accepted. Rita Valois’ possessions More items from Rita’s collection were on sale.  The remainder will be put in the March mini-sale. Members are asked for suggestions for disposition of Rita’s “New Orleans Bordello House” and “Victorian House” which have been donated to the club by Rita’s family. Executive Team Meeting Wednesday Sept 17th 7:00 pm at Harriet’s home.  Proposed agenda will be sent to team members. Raffle Prize ¼ scale vignette – Lorrie Anne Potts workshop by Rita Valois.  Will be drawn Oct. meeting. Next Months Speaker will be Judy Froome- Costume designer for Orpheus. Show and Tell Lynne Patterson- a Cinderella Doll  with a vignette under her skirt showing, the pumpkin coach, team of mice and a picture of the castle. Bobbie Walker- dinner plates made from O.J pull tabs and magazine clippings, leather purses. Gail Baillargeon-Office room box made as a gift for an employee of  Regional Contact.   Regional Contact will be showcasing Gail and her new store, Announcements Jan is selling tickets for Raffle Tickets for a quilt and for a fundraiser both in aid of children in Uganda. Program:  “Smaller Scales” Eileen Charanduk and  Barb Greene-Flindall Barb started doing ¼ " scale the late 80’s.  She showed the progression of the type of work she did back then compared to what she is doing now.  Not being satisfied with what was available in flooring and wallcovering, she developed her own and now carries her own line of flooring, carpets, stained glass, plates, pictures and over 40 different wallpapers.  She also carries items made  by other artists. Eileen spoke on the advancements of laser cuts and showed unique lighting systems. Upcoming Shows and Workshops Tysons Corner Miniatures Festival  McLean, Virginia  Oct 12/08 Danube River Christmas Market Cruise Dec 2-10/08 Historic Antebellum South Cruise March 21-28/09 Sarasota Miniatures Festival  Jan. 11/09 Orlando Miniature Festival February 21&22/09 Sturbridge Miniatures Festival, Sturbridge Massachusetts  June 6 & 7 (for info on all above mollycromwell@aol.com)