Thank you, Malvary! Your reply to Susan was just what I needed to read this morning. It illustrates dedication that is often missing on Arachne (though never from you), and which is often unappreciated. Now that Arachne readers know Malvary is one of the proofreaders of "Lace" and also does the indexing - AND makes lace for a Lace Guild publication: What can YOU do? Many of you have skills that Guilds need. The Guilds go begging for help all the time, and that means people are not volunteering. Without volunteers, Guilds in the recent past have been known to "shut down". They often need officers; I see the same people filling required positions (by government, for incorporated organizations) - moving from one official office to another, for YEARS. Recently, I read in "Lace" of several positions The Lace Guild needs to fill. Several memos have left my desk about the high quality of "Lace". Someone told me there are up to 4 (lace-expert) proofreaders who read each issue before it goes to press. Everything published about Lace (books, newsletters, press releases, etc.) should have such attention. I get goose bumps every time I read something that is incorrect from an "expert" who had no editor, because it may reflect negatively on Lace as a whole. Perhaps that is one of the reasons we are not taken seriously enough in the museum world - for funds to be allocated to Lace exhibitions? When a key person is sick, like the Editor of a Guild publication, leadership should have a backup plan in place (perhaps a previous person who held the position). This is where someone with expertise needs to be "on call", just like physicians have backups. It has to be overwhelming to be obligated to a deadline or important meeting, and not be able to participate due to personal incapacity. So many are not actively sharing on Arachne. This is a great place to get experience by writing (for example) that can then be used to benefit Lace Guilds. I'm begging again: Everyone has a story about Lace. Every one of us has received a lot of volunteer (free) help in connection with our Lace passion. Please....let us hear from you. You are the future of Lace Guilds, and this is a good place to practice sharing. Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center -------------------------------------------------------- In a message dated 10/4/2016 11:58:13 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, malva...@sympatico.ca writes:
I must confess that it is me who currently does the index. I've been doing it for 2-3 years now...I also proof-read (each) issue before printing. Haven't finished indexing 163 yet because I'm working on a piece of lace for the 2018 Lace Guild Calendar...I'm also managing the Calendar project. I'm just pointing this out that although I live in Canada and can't volunteer to help at shows etc., there are things that I can do. Perhaps if you live far from the headquarters of your national lace group you could find something to help with, too. Malvary in Ottawa - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
