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	The meeting was called to order by the moderator, Raychel Stein at 2:22 pm.
	Judi Binderman moved to approved the minutes from the August meeting and the motion was second by Kathryn Guler.
	Todd Karberg, Maria Haynie and Don Carlton all attended as renewing members to the group.

Old Business

Glass Expressions-Maria Carrillo

· Ten people have signed up for tables at the Glass Expressions event to be held at MAC on Nov. 6, 2004.

· Press Releases were sent out by Sandy Trant of MAC during the week of Sept. 13, 2004.

· Maria Carrillo presented the group with approximately 1000 color cards, which announced the event. Members were welcome to take stacks of cards and distribute them to public places prior to the show. Maria reported that approximately 200 of the cards were distributed at the Harvest Festival during the weekend of September 11, 12^th.

o Donna Monce volunteered to design the Banner. Voting on the use of group funds to purchase the banner was tabled until the next meeting.

o The group requested that Maria seek additional quotes from Don Merrifield for the Postcards, Banner and Glass Expressions Placard. Voting on the use of group funds to purchase these items was tabled until the next meeting.

· Maria Carrillo stated that a sign-up sheet will be passed out at the October meeting for demo sign-ups and volunteers.

· There was no report from Laurie Nessel about possible sponsorship for this event.

· There was no report from Lynn Gustafson about donations from artists for the raffle.

Tablecloths – Cynthia Shelton-Beach

· A group vote passed for the purchase of 10 tablecloths that measure 6’ in length and are black in color at $47.00 per tablecloth.

· Cynthia will use her personal credit card to purchase the tablecloths and will be reimbursed via group funds for the cost of two tablecloths. Individuals who want to purchase the other tablecloths will reimburse Cynthia directly including the costs of shipping.

· Maria will send an email to the group to inquire about who would like to purchase a tablecloth.

Best Bead Show II – Raychel Stein

· A group of the BBSII Committee members visited the Best Western Hotel on Tuesday, September 14^th to evaluate the facility and speak with the Fire Inspector and hotel staff. Raychel reported a very positive experience with both parties. The Fire Inspector provided the team with a checklist and will be available the first morning of the first day of the show to inspect the set-up and provide consultation. The hotel is “re-landscaping” to accommodate all show vendors.

· Pima Welding will deliver O2 to the hotel on the day of the show for demonstrations.

T-Shirts – Donna Monce

	Donna Monce provided a sketch of her design idea for a dragon, who is blowing fire on a bead and mandrel. The dragon design was approved by the group.

	A vote was passed to sell T-Shirts at the BBSII in Tucson in February.

	Judi Binderman requested a final quote to be presented at the October meeting so that the group knew the final costs for the effort.

	A question was posed if we could get a smaller run completed in order to sell T-Shirts at the Glass Expressions Show in November.

	Lynn Gustafson suggested that we get some V-neck T-shirts. Donna will check on the price.

New Business

Using Resources-Raychel Stein

Email Receipts

	There is a need to verify the emails of all members of the group. Some members are not getting emails.

	Judi Binderman will send out an email verification to confirm all email addresses.

New O2 Supplier – Laurie Nessel

Metals Edge Studio-Dolly Ahles

Beads as a Business – Michelle Colletti

Michelle Colletti requested that the group schedule some time during each meeting to discuss Beads as a Business. It was suggested that Don Merrifield be approached to give a short presentation on Marketing and Advertising.

Other New Business


	Laurie Nessel requested that the meeting times and locations be posted on the website.

	Laurie Nessel had more bracelet books available for sale.

	Jean Donaldson recommended that the coordinators of the hospital program, which the group supports with beads, be invited to a meeting to give a talk on their program. She is also still in need of purple hearts and butterflies for the kids.

	Sunstone Artistry Center in Tucson is looking for artists to participate in a show for the Tucson Cancer Center on 10/10/ 2004.

	Lynn Gustafson stated that a new gallery is opening in N. Scottsdale is looking for artists. Contact mikkras@aol.com or (602)494-9107 for further information.

	Kathryn Guler will have “Support Our Troops” magnets available at the next meeting for a $5.00 purchase.

	Cynthia Shelton-Beach will coordinate a monthly Tips and Tricks demo for each meeting. Judi Binderman reminded the group that space was available on the website to post Tips and Tricks.

Monthly Report from Treasurer

Next Meeting Announcement

The next meeting will be held on October 17^th, 2004 at the LePoppet Studios in the South Mountain Area of Phoenix. Maria Carrillo will hostess the meeting/party and will email Judi Binderman the directions to her house for posting on the website.

Bead Exchange

Lynn Gustafson reported that the Bead Exchange topics are as follows:

October = Halloween

November = Hollow Beads

December = Christmas

Quarterly Stretch Challenge = Hollow Vessels

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