Tuesday, March 06, 2012

Knitting Contest Rules

TKGV Knitting Contest Rules


1.     The contest is open to all.
2.     All items should be recently knitted (within the last couple years), clean, blocked and free of all odors.  All work must be the work of the participant.
3.     An article may be entered in one category only.  A maximum of one entry per category will be accepted from a participant.  There is a $2.00 fee per article entered.
4.     All entries must include an entry form, fee, and a 3x5 card with category and description of item to include the fiber used.  Entries will be submitted in a sealed box, bag or container and can be turned in at a guild meeting, The Knitting Corner, The Yarn Club, or Knitwits.
5.     The deadline for all entries is May 12, 5:00 pm.
6.     A panel of qualified judges will judge entries.  Judges have the right to move items to a better category or create sub categories if the number of entries warrants it.  Judges are not required to award all ribbons, if in their opinion the entries are not appropriate quality.  Judges’ decisions are final.
7.     Ribbons will be awarded for 1st through 4th place and a cash award of $15.00 for each 1st place finish in each category.  A Best in Show will also be selected and awarded a ribbon and a cash award of $25.00.
8.     All entries must be picked up at the June guild meeting or other arrangements made by a participant.
9.     Every effort will be made to safeguard and care for the entered items; however, TKGV and the above listed knit shops assume no responsibility for damages or loss.

Categories:

Hats, Mittens, Scarves, and Cowls                                          Socks
Shawls and Wraps                                                                       Lace
Sweaters                                                                                          Baby Items
Afghans                                                                                            Felting
All Others                           

TKGV Knitting Contest
2012 Entry Form


Include this form and a $2.00 entry fee and a 3x5 description card for EACH item entered in the contest.  Checks should be made out to TKGV.  Articles should be submitted at a guild meeting, The Knitting Corner, The Yarn Club, or KnitWits in an opaque, sealed box, bag, or container.


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March 2012 Guild Meeting Minutes

The president opened the March 2012 meeting at 7:17 p.m.  The president extended birthday wishes to our member who celebrates her birthday in March.  Linda Johnson introduced the guests.

The president advised there was a purple scarf left from the February 2012 meeting.

The minutes of the February 2012 meeting were approved.

The treasurer gave the treasurer’s report advising the guild’s bank balance is $3,259.33.

The Ways and Means Committee is holding a raffle for a sweater kit.  Tickets may be purchased at the March through June guild meetings.  The sweater kit will be awarded to the raffle winner at the June guild meeting.

On motion of Trink Dahl-Prince, seconded, the guild approved a donation of $50.00 to the Chesapeake Humane Society in memory of Joanne Fischer.

Kimberly Villereal updated the guild on her recent marketing activities on behalf of the guild.

Sue Von Olsen advised the program for the April guild meeting will be “round robin” demonstrations of bead knitting.

The president advised the guild needs additional assistance manning the guild’s booth at the Virginia Beach Spring Craft Festival.  The festival takes place 3/16 – 3/18/12 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. 

The president advised the guild will participate in the Gathering of the Guilds at the Frances Land House, Virginia Beach, on 4/7/12.  The guild is seeking volunteers to participate at this event. 

The president advised the guild will hold a judged knitting contest with the contest rules posted on the guild’s Ravelry site and the guild’s blog.  The winners will be announced at the June meeting. 

The president advised the guild’s World Wide Knit in Public Day will occur on 6/9/12.  The WWKIP chair is researching alternative venues for this event. 

Sue Von Olsen, owner, The Knitting Corner, advised the shop has a spring clearance sale in progress.  In addition, the shop will hold an anniversary sale on 03/31/12.  

Following the Ways and Means raffle, Marilyn Estrada, certified yoga instructor, lead the program on Yoga for Sitters and Knitters. 

The guild enjoyed the Ways and Means raffle of yarns suitable for Valentine’s Day projects. 

The guild enjoyed the show and share time.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:56 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Katie Gerwien
Secretary, TKGV