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Augusta Chapter
Augusta, Georgia |
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Origin
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Founded in 1981, with about 46
members, Augusta Chapter is a busy one with at least one or two activities
every month, including lunches, stitch-ins, workshops, classes, and outreach
work.
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Meeting Information |
Regular meetings are held the
first Monday of each month, 7:30 - 9:00 P.M., at the First Alliance Church,
2801 Ingleside Drive, Augusta, GA.
A monthly
program is held after the business meeting. A variety of needlework
techniques are introduced.
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Membership |
Annual dues are $45.00.
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Guests |
Guests may attend two meetings
before joining the chapter.
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Special Interest Groups |
Stitch-ins are held
monthly on
the third Wednesday morning.
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Outreach |
Outreach activities include a
traveling exhibit at places such as libraries; making items for premature
babies at the local hospital; and programs for children.
An "outreach Saturday" is held
once a quarter where members meet to create beautiful and appreciated
hats, booties, gowns, blankets, and bereavement gowns to add to the pieces
made at home during the quarter.
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Newsletter |
River Ravlin is published
quarterly.
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Contacts |
President: |
Janine Bangs
rnhelp@knology.net
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Membership:
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Natalie
Farrell
nafarrell@comcast.net
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Other |
An annual fund raiser generates
enough income to subsidize program supplies, visiting teachers, and the
group fee for correspondence courses.
Augusta Chapter has an expansive library,
with a liberal check-out policy. The library is housed at a member's
home |
