CWSG
Holiday Exhibition & Sale
1990 The Marketing Study Group was formed when Ann
Edwards and Paula McFarling asked for support from the Guild membership to
sponsor a retail sale of member's work. Twelve Guild members joined Ann and
Paula, who co-chaired the first sale.
They were: Jane Accurso, Carol Leigh Brack-Kaiser, Helen Carter, Katy
Howland, Paula McFarling, Barbara Overby, Amy Preckshot, Debbie Schluckebier,
Jenny Sennott, Vicki Smith, Mary Jane Thorne, Ruth Walker, and Jean Williams.
1991-1996
Paula McFarling assumed the
responsibility for chairing the Marketing Study Group for the next six
years. Paula spent countless hours
organizing, setting goals, establishing guidelines, and motivating guild members
to participate in this Guild activity.
PaulaÕs vision was to encourage Guild members to spend more time at
their craft, to develop high standards, to support each other, and to share
their craft with the community.
2000 Our study group changed its name to the Holiday
Exhibition & Sale Study Group.
The name change was necessary due to the GuildÕs new 501C-3 tax status.
2003-2004 Jim Thorne developed a computer system for tracking
participantsÕ inventories and sales numbers. The computer program was first used in 2003. The use of bar
codes began in 2004. This
innovation greatly improved bookkeeping.
Thank you Jim!
2005 Ann McGinity worked with our bank to allow us to
accept credit cards. The use of the bankÕs electronic charge machine shortened
the line at the cashierÕs table and helped with the bookkeeping.
2007 Policies were adopted requiring that Sale
participants be active, participating members of the Guild for a full year
before participating in the Holiday Exhibition & Sale.
2008 A Steering Committee was formed to guide the group
rather than having one coordinator.
Specific areas of responsibility were given to each Committee Chair and
participants and volunteers worked on one or several committees.
We have grown and evolved
over the years, but strive to maintain the goals and intentions established in
the early years of our group.
Past
Coordinators:
1990
– Paula McFarling and Ann Edwards
1991-1996
– Paula McFarling
1997-1998
– Jenny Chicone
1999
– Amy Preckshot
2000
– Ruth Walker
2001-2002
– Mary Jane Thorne
2003-2007
– Ann McGinity