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Great Basin Basketmakers December 2015

Newsletter December 2015

Volume 29 Number 12

Edited by

Sandy Zoerner

www.greatbasinbasketmakers.org

December 3, 2015 11:00 am

Please come join us to get the holiday season off to a fun start at the Annual GBB Holiday Potluck. It will be Thursday, December, 3 at 11:00, at the Old Washoe Valley Jailhouse. Carpooling is encouraged. If you would like to participate in the gift exchange please bring a wrapped item (preferably a handmade item) with your name INSIDE. Try to make it something with a value of at least $20. Directions to the jail house: Do not listen to your GPS. From the north, drive south on old 395 from the Mt Rose(431) Geiger Grade(341) intersection. Drive through Pleasant Valley and over Washoe hill. At the bottom of the hill, at the end of the concrete barrier in the middle of the highway, U turn. You will see the old stone building. Head back up the hill and take the first drive on the right at the wind mill. Drive through the green gate to the building. From the south: drive north on old 395 from 580. Past the Chocolate Factory. As you drive past Old Washoe Estates on your right and begin to drive up Washoe Hill you will pass the Old stone building. Take the first drive on your right and double back to the building. If you need further information, please contact Susan Lester at [email protected]. Something new this year will be the Holiday Volunteer Bonus Drawing. Anyone who volunteered in any way this year will have their name entered into a drawing for a $50.00 cash prize. You do not have to be present to win. We have some extra money in our grant fund this year and thought this would be a nice way of saying thank you for volunteering.

Table of Contents

2016 Class Preview Page 2

January Program

& Dues Reminder Page 3

2016 Program Schedule Page 4

Message from President Page 5

Roster of 2016 Officers

& Committee Members Page 5

November Meeting Minutes Page 6

November Treasurer’s Report Page 7

Dianne Lintz, Washoe City , NV

Peggy Hankins & Family, Bishop, CA.


Here’s a little preview of the upcoming classes for 2016. We are still working on

the entire year’s schedule and inviting teacher’s proposals. We have a new form which has

been posted on the website. Jane Milner has signed on for two classes: a two day “Hen

Basket” in June and an October date for “4 Frogs Dancing.” Kaylee Mayne, Judy Magiera

and Betty Hulse will also be on the schedule; these are just a few of next year’s instruc-

tor’s. If anyone has a fun basket they would like to share with the group, please fill out

the new form, you can also contact, Kristy Dial, Susan Lester or Karen Olson—the Program

and Class Committee. Class Schedule will be in the January Newsletter.

We do have the first two classes of the new year lined-up. We will only have one class in

January:

Plaited Heart Basket Saturday, January 16, 2016

Washoe Zephyr Gardens (Jailhouse)

9:30-3:30

Karen Olson will be teaching a plaited heart

shaped basket made from painted paper and

trimmed with ribbon, raffia, yarn, beads, etc.

The paper for the basket will be painted and cut,

ready for weaving. We will paint one sheet of

paper to take away for a second basket.

Materials Fee: $12

For more info contact [email protected].

Five Point Star Base Basket Thursday, February 18, 2016

1st Congregational Church

9:30-3:30

Susan Lester will be teaching a 10 “ round reed five

point star based basket. The finished sides could

be a variety of choices, i.e. ridge weave, twined, 3

rod wale. You choose. No student experience

needed, just patience for the start. The star

makes a beautiful base for any basket. Material

Fees: $15

For more info contact [email protected]


We will be taking a docent led tour at the NV Museum of Art of

“Tahoe, a Visual History”.

Cost: Members free, over 60 yrs. $8.00 and all others $12.00.

Business meeting at 10:30am at Lake Mansion 250 Court St. Reno, in the Garden

Pavilion. Museum Tour 11:45am and will last one hour.

After the tour you are welcome to stay at the museum as long as you want. Lunch

is on your own. If you want to participate you must reserve your spot by Dec. 14.

Payment is requested in advance. Checks should be payable to GBB. No reserva-

tions after Dec 14 will be accepted.

Contact Susan Lester [email protected] for more information.

Please Note Time

& Location

Change

REMINDER!!

GBB members on the email con-

tact list will be reminded that

their 2016 dues are due by the

end of December: $25 for the

year, $10 extra per household

member.

Thank you to April, Bonnie, Connie, Cynthia, Gloria, Julia, Pam, Sandy, & Susan

for helping create Willow Tunnels in the Sensory Garden at Idlewild Park.

mailto:[email protected]


2016 First Thursday

Meeting Programs Schedule

January 7 NV Museum of Art “Tahoe a Visual History” Docent led tour 11:45am

Members free, over 60yr $8.00, all others $12.00 . Must reserve your spot by

Dec 14. No at the door will be accepted. 10:30am business meeting Lake

Mansion, Garden Room.

Feb 4 Everything Hearts Karen Olson 1st

Congregational Church

Mar 3 Travel Log Karen Olson/ Lorrie Moore Washoe Jailhouse

Apr 7 Reading a Twill Pattern Jane Milner 1st


May 5 Materials Sale-Retreat Basket Contest-

Start Retreat Mystery Basket Washoe Jailhouse

Jun 2 Reno Fiber Guild Cardboard Loom 1st


Jul 7 Alpaca Foot Felting Karen Olson RainShadow Alpacas, Fairview Rd

Aug 4 Zentangle (not confirmed yet) Washoe Jailhouse

Sep 1 Medicinal Uses of Native Plants**

Sue Ann Monteleone 1st


Oct 6 2017 Planning Meeting Washoe Jailhouse

Nov 3 Unfinished Baskets 1st


Dec 1st

Holiday Party Washoe Jailhouse

** this is a tentative program suggested by Sue Ann, she is talking to Melanie Smokey

about giving the talk.


Message for the President As I write this for the last time so many things come to mind that I would like to say to all of you fellow basket makers. I am feeling somewhat melancholy yet happy at the same time. I look forward to handing the reigns over to Bonnie Kennedy and know she will do a great job as president. I also know I will miss leading monthly meetings and all the other tasks that go along with the presidency. I have so many people to thank, who have helped me perform the duties of president, I can’t possibly list you all. So thank you, thank you, thank you, everyone! I would like to pass on a special thanks to Carol Thomas, you are the one who encouraged me to attend my first GBB meeting. Look at me now, I’m finishing a 3rd term as GBB president. I was such a Greenhorn when I accepted this position. I have learned so much about my fellow members , half of whom I barely knew your names 3 years ago, and about basket making, gourd art and various other art forms. I have been able to go out in the community and confidently promote this great group with lots of pride and tell others what a wonderful group of people you all are. Your talent and knowledge of baskets continues to astound me. I get excited when I think of all the things we have accomplished these past 3 years and look forward to see what direction the guild goes in, in the future. Hope you all have a great end to the year. May you have a very happy holiday season, and may your fingers and hands stay nimble and quick so you can continue to weave and create. Humbly yours, Susan

2016 Elected & Appointed Officers and Committee Members

President: Bonnie Kennedy Board At Large: Pam Wilcox V.P. : Gloria Gayton-Robles Board At Large: Nancy Strickland Guild Secretary: Diane Rienstra Board At Large: Trisha Work Treasurer/Membership Chair: Board At Large: Anne Bacon Julia Richardson Board At Large: Cat Wahrenbrock (The Board will appoint a Chair & Secretary in January) Programs & Classes Library: Pam Wilcox Kristy Dial, Susan Lester, Karen Olson Special Workshops Outreach (Includes Exhibits, Shows, Education)Susan Lester, Lorrie Moore In Need of a Coordinator Don Kennedy Retreat Grants Gloria Gaytan-Robles, Nancy Strickland Julia Richardson, Betty Hulse, Carol Thomas Raffle: Lorrie Moore Website: Karen Olson, Susan Lester

Newsletter Editors Susan Lester, Karen Olson, Kristy Dial If you are able to volunteer your service to help out GBB in any way, please contact Bonnie Kennedy at [email protected] or (775)323-8554


Great Basin Basketmakers November 5 General Meeting submitted by Julia Richardson

Location: Sunnyside Church; meeting called to order at 1105 am by Susan lester

October minutes stand as written.

Treasurers Report – Sandy reported there is $11,343 in our checking and savings accounts.

Membership report – New member Peggy Hankins from Bishop. Dues are due unless you previously paid for

multiple years. Also, remember that membership renewals are now only on a single year basis, no more multiple

year options.

Meetings program report – next month is holiday potluck, location: Washoe jailhouse; time:1100 hours. Wear red

and green if you can, it will look great in the group photo! Karen reported on the 2016 meetings program, details

will be on the web site and in the newsletters. If you are interested in the Jan 7 field trip at the NV museum of Art,

sign up by December 14.

Monthly classes report – for 2016, no classes in May or December. One class only in March and November. July

is undecided.

Exhibit/Shows report – Phyliss brought back baskets from NW. Linda reported on the Lamoille show, around

$800 in sales, the show was a good and positive experience. There is mention of a 3 day show in Winnemucca the

end of July, is GBB interested? $90 table fee, art pieces with woven art or a component. Discussion was incon-

clusive, except that it is a big commitment and will overlap with Wilbur May event.

Library report – Pam reported a new book – Country Baskets.

Announcements – Billie is in Elko with her daughter. Mollie had heart surgery, is now home and doing well.

Old business – Reminder that Facebook postings are subject to administrative approval because it is an open Face-

book page. Contact Susan if you wish to post information.

New business – Cat and Anne elected to the board. Guild officers were elected; President: Bonnie Kennedy; Vice-

president: Gloria Gayton-Robles; Treasurer: Julia Richardson; Secretary: Diane Rienstra.

We need someone to lead Shows and Exhibits in 2016!

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2015 GBB Officers and Board Members:

President………………….. … Susan Lester Vice-President……………… Bonnie Kennedy Secretary…………………… Julia Richardson Treasurer……………………...Bonnie Kennedy Board…………. ………………Sandy Zoerner Board………………………… Nancy Strickland Board…………………………...Pam Wilcox Board Co-Chair……………… Trisha Work Board…………………………...Julia Richardson Membership………………….. Karen Olson

Great Basin Basketmakers Membership Application/Renewal Annual Membership Dues: $25yr. ($10 additional per yr. for family membership)

Date Amount: $ ____ New _____ Renewal _____

Name ______________________________________________________________________________

Address _______________________________________________________________________

City State Zip

Telephone Email __________________________

Send this completed form and check payable to Great Basin Basketmakers and mail to: Great Basin Basketmakers * P. O. Box 11844 * Reno, NV 89510-1844

Next Month’s Newsletter Editor is: Karen Olson

[email protected]

Please submit articles for Jan.

newsletter by December 12.

Treasurer’s Report as of November 9, 2015

Submitted by Bonnie Kennedy

Beginning Balance Savings Account $ 5,363.09

Beginning Balance $ 5,915.68

$11,278.77

November Income from Raffle,

Dues & Books $ 281.85

No Expenditures so far $ .00 November 9, 2015 Balance $11,560.62


Our Mission Statement

The main focus of the Great Basin Basketmakers is to make baskets, to learn everything possible about

the tradition and techniques of basketry and

to pass this knowledge along to others.

Great Basin Basketmakers Post Office Box 11844

Reno, Nevada 89510-1844

Great Basin Basketmakers Established January 1987

Meet the first Thursday of each month alternating between First Congregational Church of Reno, located at 627 Sunnyside Dr, Reno and the Historic Jailhouse in Washoe Valley Open business meeting at 11:00 AM. All are welcome. Bring a sack lunch. Show & Tell/Lunch 12-1 PM. Program starts at 1:00 PM Membership dues for Great Basin Basketmakers are $25/yr, $10 extra per household member per yr. Dues are to be paid annually in Janu-ary. Membership includes monthly newsletter, access to large library and reduced workshop rates. Please direct address, email changes, membership dues, and requests for membership to PO Box 11844, Reno, NV 89510-1844 Questions regarding workshops, events, etc. may be directed to GBB president, Bonnie Kennedy at [email protected] or check our website at: www.greatbasinbasketmakers.org Information to be exchanged among GBB members may be directed to: [email protected]

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