DALLAS/FORT WORTH CHAPTER
AMERICAN SEWING GUILD

We're the Dallas/Forth Worth Chapter of the American Sewing Guild. We are part of the National American Sewing Guild. If you:

Are you looking for new friends who share your love of sewing?
Would you like to learn new sewing techniques and share what you already know with others?
Do you like receiving discounts on sewing supplies?
Do you enjoy participating in charitable community projects?
Do you enjoy attending workshops, luncheons and events with nationally recognized sewing experts?

Then the American Sewing Guild is for you!

ASG is a national organization for people who enjoy sewing as a creative and rewarding activity. The Guild shares current sewing information and provides a place for all sewing enthusiasts - from beginner to advanced - to share sewing secrets and help each other with sewing problems.

Member Benefits

Click on the links below to learn more:

Retail Sponsor Discounts
Meet New Friends in our Neighborhood Groups
Learn how to Earn Guild Dollars
Check out books in our Library
Sewing Tips/Techniques from our Publications
Attend Major Events

ANNOUNCEMENTS

FALL CHARITY SEWING EVENT

AUGUST 23, 2008
10 A.M. – UNTIL

Air Controlled Storage
2912 Pafford Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76110

Charity sew projects will be Gel pad covers with fleece (not flannel) and Taglets using silky fabric, flannel and ribbons. For complete instructions, click here . The items will be donated to Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth.

You can earn Guild Dollars for participating in this project.

Click here for full event info

Event Highlights
(click here for Event details)

PRINT THESE EVENTS

Date	Event
Jun 19-21	Martha Pullen Show
Jul 10 - 14	ASG National Convention Details available at National website The National Service Project will be the Anti-Ouch Pouch. Click here for details!
Jul 15	Deadline to submit nominations for Chapter Advisory Board positions click here for details!
Aug 23	Charity Sewing Event
Oct 25	DFW ASG Annual Luncheon/Election
Oct 31-Nov 1	Houston Quilt Show

Member Special Offers

Your ASG membership more than pays for itself when you take advantage of the many generous offers from our industry supporters. Please visit www.asg.org and click on 'Members Only', then click 'Enter Members only area'. At the prompt, type in lowercase: Name: "sewing" and Password: "friends". Once you are in 'Members Only', click on 'Special Offers'.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR
ANNUAL FALL LUNCHEON

We need volunteers to help with the luncheon. We need help with door prizes, table decorations, fashion show, and registration. Please contact Genia Christine for details at geniachristine@hotmail.com or 214-929-5049.

National American Sewing Guild
To enjoy the many benefits that our local area DFW Sewing Guild has to offer, click below to join ASG

D/FW Newsletter
Current issue for July, August & Sept 2008

View our Current Newsletter

Our ASG Newsletter is
distributed 3 ways: (1) Email,
(2) Download from this website,
and (3) Mailed Copy

Let us know which way
you would like to receive
the newsletter - contact
Vanessa Smith

Expense Reimbursement Form

When you have expenses to be reimbursed please fill out this form, save a copy, print it, attach the receipts and mail the form to Rose. Then send an electronic version of your report to Elsie. She will review and approve by forwarding her approval to Rose. When Rose has your hard copy with receipts and Lisa's email approval, she will make the reimbursements.

2008 Treasurer's Report

View a report on how DFW ASG use funds. Please contact Rose Turner if you have any questions.

D/FW ASG Yahoo Group

Current ASG members can join our yahoo groups to post classifieds, announcements, tips, links, etc. on any sewing related topics

Current Members join here

Dallas ASG now has Junior memberships

Ages up to 18 or 22 with proof of College Enrollment. New/Renewal Dues - $20/year - Full national and local benefits. Under 18 must be accompanied by parent or adult.

Print the Enrollment Form

Not a Member Yet? Can't decide if you want join us?

Enjoy 2 complimentary visits at one our Neighborhood Groups

(CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS AND A
GROUP LOCATION NEAR YOU)

2008 DFW ASG Chapter Advisory Board Meeting Schedule

July 19
November 15

ASG members are welcomed to attend!

Times and Locations will be provided prior to the meeting

Newsletter Article Submission Deadlines

Deadline	Newsletter
March 1	April - May - June
June 1	July - Aug - Sept
September 1	Oct - Nov - Dec
December 1	Jan - Feb - March

Earn Guild Dollars by writing articles for the Newsletter. Contact Vanessa Smith for details!

Threads Magazine Discount

If you are interested in a special discount on Threads magazine, Sandra Barrera is taking new and renewal subscriptions. Please contact her at 817-294-9007

# of Visitors to our Website

2008 CHAPTER ADVISORY BOARD

The Dallas/Ft. Worth Advisory Board meetings are held as determined by the Board. All members **and Neighborhood Group Leaders are encouraged to attend** in order to stay current on Board decisions and to share information with their groups. Email or call Lisa Jordan, President, for more information. NEXT CHAPTER ADVISORY BOARD MEETING July 19, 2008 All members and group leaders are welcome.
CHAPTER ADVISORY BOARD
President: Lisa Jordan	President
1^st Vice President: Marilyn Kautzer	1st Vice President
2^nd Vice President: Vanessa Smith	2nd Vice President
Secretary: Charlene Newlin	Secretary
Treasurer: Rose Turner	Treasurer
Membership: Pam Loving	Membership
Newsletter/Website: Vanessa Smith	Newsletter/Website
Retail Liaison: Dixie Little	Retail Liasion
Librarian: Sandra Barrera	Librarian
Special Events: Genia Christine	Special Events
Community Service: Nancy Reis	Community Service
Guild Dollar: Vanessa Smith	Guild Dollars

Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Contact Webmaster

We're the Dallas/Forth Worth Chapter of the American Sewing Guild. We are part of the National American Sewing Guild. If you:

AUGUST 23, 2008 10 A.M. – UNTIL Air Controlled Storage 2912 Pafford Street Fort Worth, Texas 76110

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR ANNUAL FALL LUNCHEON

AUGUST 23, 2008
10 A.M. – UNTIL

Air Controlled Storage
2912 Pafford Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76110

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR
ANNUAL FALL LUNCHEON