Who we are . . .

On Aug 23, 5:43*pm, Sandy Bell wrote:
On Aug 23, 11:09*pm, Dianne Lewandowski
wrote:



On 8/23/2010 3:45 AM, Sandy Bell wrote:

On Aug 20, 12:36 pm, Dianne
wrote:
"I have no interest in the Seminar as I think it is a grossly
expensive, inflated, to-do for the elite and
totally ignores the average stitcher."

That's calling EGA "elitist". *Your word. *Not mine.

Dianne

Well I find all this very interesting! *Firstly, I am attending the
seminar and would never ever call myself a 'rich' stitcher. *I saved
for a year to attend and am greatly looking forward to it. *While they
do do advanced courses there are lots for the 'average' stitcher -
which I believe I am.

I respect the views of those of you who think this is a rip off& *that
the EGA is a waste. *Whatever your reasons for disliking the Guild are
yours but don't make those of us who are attending/enjoying the Guild
feel like fools!

Thank you. *Exactly how I was trying to defend it and why I felt the
word "elite" or "elitist" was a gross misrepresentation of the
organization. *I hope you enjoy the seminar and the classes it provides.

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Thank you Dianne! *One thing I find interesting in this discussion is
that I hear the exact same thing here in Australia! *Classes are too
much (but classes at Headquarters in Sydney/or at group level aren't
any less expensive in reality) - EGNSW (Embroiderers' Guild New South
Wales-NSW is a state for those who don't know) is elitist and the
committee are disorganized. *We only have one state to deal with, not
50 and all the committee come from Sydney, you would think it was easy
wouldn't you? *I was one of those who was highly critical of the
committee, but when they came to me and asked if I would join the
committee I decided it was time to either put up or shut up! *My 4
years were highly enlightening and learned alot.

Running an organization as large as the American Guild must be a
nightmare - espically when committee members are all over the
country! *So maybe next time one of the rtcn ladies has a grip, they
will take a moment to think what it really might be like! *By the way,
there is nothing stopping anyone from becoming involved - like me you
may learn alot.

I do agree that the commuter fee does seem excessive for those who
live in the city where the seminar is being held, maybe someone will
mention it to the executive during the week

I appreciate that these are hard times (right around the world) but
our love of stitching should bring us together not tear us apart!
Sandy



I have no time to volunteer for such an org. I can be critical if I
that is how I feel.

just me,
Cathy from KY in CA