> Do any of your groups belong to a larger center that provides meeting and > storage space? As real estate is at a premium in most areas, the thought has > always intrigued me...something similar to the Textile Arts Center in > Minnesota.
Lacemakers of Puget Sound does rent a meeting space and storage space for our library from the city where we meet (Kent, WA). It is very nice to be able to do so, but alas, the cost is very high. Our normal income from dues and an occasional raffle do not meet our yearly expenses of rent and newsletter publication and delivery. We deal with that by holding a conference every few years. Historically, I am told, we make enough profit to be able to help defray the normal costs of the guild and also sponsor some workshops, so that the cost to members is reduced. On another note, I had read a post from Shere'e previously and invited her to visit us once again. It was our group that turned her off (before I moved to the Pacific Northwest). While I cannot condone the experience she relates, I do wish she would give the guild another opportunity to show her what we have to offer. Shere'e, how about it?!?! Barbara Snoqualmie, WA USA - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
