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July 3, 2010

“God Bless America” Luncheon
Saturday, 12 to 3pm
1st Baptist Church - Annex Building,
1661 Main St. (downtown), Sarasota, FL
Items to make for our Vets & their families. Lap quilts for Vets at Bay Pines.
“Daddy” dolls for children left behind. Teddy Bears. New baby quilts.
Baby items, i.e., Ditty bags filled with baby powder, oil, bath soap, wash clothe etc.
Post cards for vets overseas 8.5 x 11 inch pillow with “clean” pillow cases.
The soldiers have stated that it would be great to have a clean pillow case to lay their head on.
Caps they can wear under their helmets. Kool ties.
Ditty bags with goodies from “home” i.e. cookies, gum, candy
More items to be added as I am informed.
Please let me know what your group plans to do for the “God Bless America” event.
Thank you,
Brenda Broadbent
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Hilton Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia
ASG Conference offers workshops, seminars and lectures in two day, all-day, half-day, two-hour and 90 minute formats.
Classes are tailored to every sewing interest and every level of sewing skill. Other activities include the Peachtree Promenade Fashion Show, the ASG Hall of Fame Dinner and numerous tours of fascinating places. Go to www.asg.org/conference to get more information.
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You will not want to miss this event!
Our Chapter Presents
Margaret Moorehead
Exclusive International Jenny Haskins Tutor.
Friday, September 17, 2010 1p.m. – 4 p.m.
Waldemere Fire Station,
2070 Waldemere Street
Corner Waldemere and East Ave, 2nd Floor, (elevator available) Sarasota, FL
Cost for this event: Members $12.00 Non-members $17.00
Ms. Moorehead will be presenting a trunk show and demonstrations. Her products will also be available for sale. Bring a Credit card if you want to make purchases! Cash also works!!!
A note pad is recommended.
No time for tickets!!! Send your check to Brenda Broadbent 941-752-1113 6009 Lilli Way, Bradenton, Fl 34207. IF you prefer to use a credit card, call Kathleen Heinicke 941-753-9178.
Upon receipt of your reservation you will be placed on “The List”.
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September, 2010
National Sewing Month
Each group is planning a special activity for September! Contact your group leader for more information.

National Sewing Month
2010
Accessorize Your Life Learn more about the Accessorize Your Life Contest at www.NationalSewingMonth.org
2009
Reuse, Remake, Restyle
2008
Go Green! Sew Green!
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October 21, 2010
Bus Trip
Thursday, Day Trip to Jay’s Fabrics and Buttons, Bangles & Beads
St. Petersburg Area, FL
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November 20, 2010
Annual Meeting
Troyer’s Dutch Heritage House
3713 Bahia Vista
Sarasota, FL
Speaker: Jan Squires, ASG Regional Rep
ASG Regions to Consolidate!
Instead of having the seven ASG Regions, ASG will contain 3 regions on August
12 (as of press time). Chapters in the Eastern Time Zone (including our chapter)
will be in Region 3, which includes the whole Eastern Seaboard from Florida
to Maine. Jan Squires will still be our Regional Representative.
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