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Oregon Regional Bead Society
Meeting Minutes October 25, 2008
Minutes submitted by Milinn Spady, ORBS Secretary
Today’s meeting was held at Aquila Art Glass. Thank you to Aquila for hosting
today’s meeting, and sharing your facility.
Michaele Gordon, ORBS Vice President led the meeting today.
ORBS Election Season
The annual ORBS board member election season is here. Nominations will be
accepted for three positions on the board, President, Vice President, and
Secretary. The terms run for one year, and the current board has been in place
for three years.
Election Season Schedule
October 25th - 31st Submit nominations
o E-mail Karen Moyer with the name, and position you would like to submit for
nomination : karen@karenmoyerglass.com
November 1st Ballot e-mail sent with nominations noted
November 11th Final ballot posted. Votes accepted
o E-mail Karen Moyer your ballot : karen@karenmoyerglass.com
November 13th Election close
o Results tallied
November 15th ORBS meeting – Announce new board officers.
Members are invited to visit TheORBS.org member web site for more information on
the board officer positions and how you can help continue our chapter’s
activities through the next year.
Membership Renewal
Membership renewals will be due by the end of the year for the 2010 ORBS
chapter. Fill out the membership renewal form at the next meeting, November
15th, or visit TheORBS.org online and download and mail in your renewal form.
Fees and information are available on TheORBS.org web site.
Next Meeting
Our next meeting will be held at Aquila Art Glass on November 15th. We’ll use
our time to socialize, and play on the torches, and share information on the
election outcomes. Come join us for a member play day!
General Announcements
Portland Bead Society Annual Bead Bazaar is November 7th and 8th in Portland at
Montgomery Park. Learn more at BeadPort.com
Guest Speaker – Jim Smircich
Jim is an internationally know bead maker, teacher and film maker. To quote Jim
Kervin: “Jim has done what few others can: combine his scientific training and
engineering background with the eyes and heart of an artist, and surrounded it
with his passion for hot glass. Jim has a way of explaining the 'how' and 'why'
things happen in a way we all can understand. His books are considered 'bibles'
by some and encyclopedias by others.
Jim Smircich gave a lecture about the history of bead making in the US, the
inception of the ISGB and related some of his experiences teaching abroad. The
lecture was followed by a demonstration and a Q & A session.
Jim is also offering a unique opportunity for one on one sessions with him in
your studio. If there are at least 3-4 people in the general vicinity, he will
arrange to work with you one on one. There is also a studio in Eugene that is
offering space for these sessions with Jim. He has all the information you need
on his web site at www.smircich.com
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