Who we are . . .

Well gag me with a spoon! I did say it was a a shindig for the elite.....then I guess it is an elitist shindig!!

Seminar is not for the average stitcher....so all these average members get to do their chapter activities and never get to attend seminar. I think that is sad. I think seminar could be done in a cheaper venue and allow more to attend.

The folks in charge at EGA use the dues from the average members to fund a shindig for the stitchers with the money.

The stitchers with the money are crazy. There are classes at LNSs all over the US that bring in teachers and have classes at much more reasonable prices. I will not pay a commuter penalty of $250 to a class at seminar!!

You can keep your nose out of joint if you want.....but I am entitled to my opinion of EGA.......it sucks.....so disorganized! Seems no one knows the answer to anything.....I ask a question, they have to ask someone else....who has to ask someone else....by the time I get my answer I'm no longer interested and have moved on........then they give me a wrong answer!

Such a rip off!!

just me, Cathy from KY in CA

Please can it, both of you.

You should stop telling others what to do ! Just don't read it, quite simple. What impertinence !

I didn't tell anyone what to do......I just stated my opinion (free country, etc) and Dianne just hasn't been able to accept that I am allowed to voice my opinion.

You don't have to read it, either. (Free country, etc).

just me, Cathy from KY in CA

Huh ? I am the person telling Fran the Controller that !

Sorry..thought the entire post was from Fran.......My statement was to Fran....not you. At least, Dianne has gone to ground....for the time being.....LOL

just me, Cathy from KY in CA

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.

Dianne

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 think I mentioned that I did join, did contribute, but was frozen out. Personally, if I really want to go, I can but I find attitude is poor and my mission was to try and raise the question of making it more affordable.

However, as Mavia pointed out (we live on opposite sides of the same harbour) we are very fortunate here in having three active Guilds who have joined together to import great teachers like Tanya Berlin and then the costs are realistic and doable for almost everyone. In Canada I think it is the Guilds who really get down to the nitty gritty of teaching, not the ECA.

I can't see wasting such an amount on a stitching event. You are entitled to your opinion, and you are entitled to attend if you want. Why would attending make you feel like a fool?

Just because I feel it is a waste of money, and choose not to attend, doesn't mean you can't.

just me, Cathy from KY in CA

I see you are still misinterpreting my statements. Maybe it is a "dis", snicker snicker

just me, Cathy from KY in CA

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