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From the President Donna McFacland

I once had a French 2 teacher who, as he handed out the tests, denied they were tests at all but rather "another glorious opporunity to excel." Fortunately, we in the IRC don't have tests, but we have plenty of glorious opportunities to excel. Annette Clark, our Education Chair, is preparing new classes for us, including the Beginner's Hardanger class which began January 18th, our learning opportunities for Hardanger continue later in the year with a GCC. I've had a peek at the programs Adrienne Meyer, our 1st VP-Programs Chair, has planned and its a year chock full of fun and interesting programs. Adrienne begins in February with a shamrock to prepare us for St. Patrick's Day when everyone is Irish--including the O'Tsoukalas', O'Kulczckys, the O'Snyders and the O'Worrells. We also have Special Interest Groups which meet to learn and grow together on topics such as Blackwork.

Have you joined one of our satellite groups or stitch-in groups? These groups are more than ladies getting together to stitch and visit. Over the years I've seen how members share knowledge and friendship with one another at Night Stitchers, Sew and Sews, Loose Threads or Southern Belles. It is wonderfully gratifying to see a new member being welcomed to a group or a new stitcher being tutored in a technique. In all of the groups there is a common thread of learning and growing together as friends and stitchers.

Don't forget to sign up for the May 18-20 Stitcher's Celebration in Celebration, Florida. The Sun Region is sponsoring this fun and relaxing event which is neither seminar nor retreat, but a celebration. The Bohemian Hotel Celebration is the center of the action but unlike other seminar, there is no requirement to stay at that hotel. For more information on the Stitcher's Celebration check out of the Sun Region website link www.sunregionega.org. It is going to be two days and nights of fun, shopping, dining, and stitching until you drop! I can't wait!

In May we celebrate our 35th Anniversary as the Indian River Chapter with a luncheon. Save the date--May 21st--and stay tuned to the newsletter for additional details from our Hospitality Queens Fran Walker and Aline Lauzon. The luncheon immediately follows the Stitcher's Celebration so we can expect to hear lots of stories about the weekend! If you would like to work on the May Luncheon or the Holiday Luncheon in December, contact either Fran or Aline and they'll welcome your help and participation. Also, to keep those great goodies coming at the general meetings, sign up at the February meeting to be a Treat Lady one month this year. Work is well underway on a special gift to ourselves, the IRC 35th Anniversary Stitch Book; let me know if you would like to help on this project.

Onward to excellence, ladies!

Happy Stitching,