The Desert Fiber Arts Board met January 13th. Here’s the scoop:
- New computer: purchased for the Treasury. Busy times for our treasurer, as Robin loads & employs Quick Books. This means that the Treasury Old Laptop, after a data scrub, will be a new fixture in the DFA Studio office. The New/Old Laptop will be compatible with out new printer and will allow for easier accessibility to the web.
- New Insurance: beginning January 20th DFA will be covered by AssuredPartners of Washington, LLC. Desert Fiber Arts is now insured for Property, Liability, Directors and Officers plus what our lease requires. We are now covered for events that occur “Off-Site” as well.
- Rigid Heddle Group: Stepped up and will be decorating the studio for the months of January and February. HUGE THANK-YOUs Rigid Heddle! Which study group will step up next to decorate for March and April?
- New Study Groups: be on the look out for information about the 4 new DFA study groups!
- Spinning with Intent led by Rebecca Harkins
- Dye Group contact Earlene Mokler
- Baskets next meeting February 21st meeting at the DFA studio from 11am-2pm
- AVL-Peggy contact Dorothy M. or Kathy M. Let Marion know if you’d like to get your name on the email list
- Classes: DFA has been contacted by Kennewick Community Schools, Desert Wind Winery and the Tri Cities Newcomers Club to provide classes for the community. Time to get our heads together to share our love of Fiber and promote learning and potential new members.
- Workshops: DFA is working on setting up an AVL—Peg Assist and Debra Silver Workshop.
- Nominating Committee: please let Marion know if you are interested in assisting in the search for our 2020-21 DFA Officer Search. Ma**********@gm***.com
- Budget Committee: Robin P. needs assistance on the 2020-21 budget. If you have budget needs, get your info to Robin ASAP. If you would like to assist Robin in the preparation of next year’s budget, please contact Robin. rj******@ms*.com
