Better Late Than Never

I've just realized that I have yet to post on our last meeting, which was about 3 weeks ago... Sorry guys, I'm still getting into this blogging-thing!

Our second meeting was great and the new location seemed to work well - lots of light, lots of space to fit our group and of course, being Stella's, great food!

We've decided as a group to set our meetings for the first Wednesday of each month that way we always know when the next one's coming - I'll also take on the responsibility of sending out a reminder email one week in advance...

Perhaps the most constructive conversation that took place during the last meeting centered around making the most of our get togethers. In order to do so, it has been suggested that we start dedicating a theme to each meeting - be it tool or technique demonstrations, sharing resources, suppliers and books or help with setting up a business, we can accomplish a lot with our time :) From beading to precious metal clay and chainmaille to lampwork, each member of this group has a great deal of skill and knowledge to share - let's tap into that!

We will also likely need to hold some of our meetings in a studio setting to do demo's, etc. and fortunately a few of us do have personal studio spaces... I would be more than happy to host a few meetings in my space and perhaps there are others who would also be willing to offer up their studio's for the greater good - if so, please let me know :)

I'd like to ask you all to come up with few ideas of some of the things you'd like to share or accomplish at our monthly meetings. We'll make a master list of these items at the next meeting and start putting a schedule together to tackle these subjects.

And speaking of which, our next meeting will be held on Wednesday June 3rd at Stella's on Sherbrook. I've also suggested that we start meeting at 6:00 instead of 7:00... Most of us grab a bite during the meeting anyway and this would also allow us to get in the same amount of time and then head home a little earlier. Please let me know if any of you have objections to this change.

I'm looking forward to seeing you all again soon and hearing your ideas for the future of our group!

Take care,
Jill