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As I write this, the summer is just about half way over. Each year just seems to speed

by more quickly than the one before. It has been a nice summer though - not too

hot and not too cool - just about right!

For those of you who were not able to attend our final meeting of the year in June, it

was a fun-filled day. Kim unveiled the projects for next year and there are lots of

beautiful and fun new pieces to look forward to. After the program

(“Independence Day” from Needle Delights), led by Nancy Hartman, we closed out

last year’s Challenge and kicked off the Challenge for the coming year. I'm still

basking in the glory of having completed Linda Reinmiller's "Dreaming of Geometry"

for this last year's Challenge. Since then, I've been catching up on projects that I put

aside for the final push to complete the Challenge. The Challenge is lots of fun, but

it's also nice to work on what you want, when you want. The luncheon was quite

tasty, and I would like to thank all the Board members for the delicious salads and

desserts that they brought to share with us.

As we wrap up the old year and head into a new chapter year, I would like to thank

all of our volunteers (both the Board members and those who agree to teach

particular projects) for all the time and energy that they give to keep our chapter

running smoothly. There is a lot of work that goes on behind the scenes, so please

take every opportunity to let these wonderful ladies know that you appreciate their

efforts.

At the National level, ANG's 2017 "Stitchers Go West" Seminar in Anaheim, CA is

coming up at the end of August. This year, instead of having a silent auction at

Seminar, an online auction will be held during the week of Seminar. This will give

those who are not able to travel to Anaheim the opportunity to participate in this

wonderful shopping event. It's always fun to see what unexpected treasures have

made their way into the auction. Also, we are finally making real progress on the

new website. The first phase of the new website could be online by the time you

read this but, if not, it will almost certainly be up soon after that. The technological

capabilities of ANG's new website should enhance ANG's ability to offer a wide

range of benefits to its members. Finally, although there have been a number of

hiccups in transitioning the magazine to the new publication services company, the

Needle Pointers Committee and the Board have been working hard to resolve those

issues and to improve both the quality and the timeliness of the magazine. Hopefully,

those issues will be substantially resolved by the time the September issue is published.

In the meantime, I hope that each of you is enjoying your summer, and I’m looking

forward to seeing you all in September.

Until then, keep stitching!

Julie—President

President’s Greeting

August 2017

Special points of

interest:

• Visit us on Facebook

• Deadline for the October

project is September 23

• Deadline for the December

project is October 28

• Deadline for the January

project is December 2

• Deadline for the “Eclectic Interlude” workshop is

September 11, 2017

• Deadline for the “Blue Ridge

Reflections” workshop is

February 28, 2018

Officers and

Committee Chairs

2

Membership, UFO

Challenge

2

Programs 2-6

Correspondence Course 7

Workshops 7-9

Needlepoint Exchange 9

Pictures 10-18

Correspondence Course

Coupon

18

Membership Renewal ,

2017 Programs Coupons

#2 &3, 2017 Workshop

Coupon #1

19

2017 Program Coupon

#4,2017 Workshop Cou-

pons #Q2 & #2

21

Inside this issue:

Chicago ANG News

CHI CAGO ANG NEWS

Chicago ANG News is published three times during

the year: August, January and May. Anyone who

wishes to contribute to the newsletter should send

their information to the Editor by July 15th for the

August edition, by December 15th for the January

newsletter and by April 15th for the May edition.

If you would like to receive your newsletter by E-

mail instead of regular mail, please let the Editor

know and we can change you to E-mail.

Chicago ANG Officers and

Committee Chairs

Officers

President Julie Donatelli 847-698-1941

1st Vice President—Programs Kim Propst 630-858-1534

2nd Vice Pres—Workshops Joanne McGowan 847-404-6972

Pat Warren 708-409-1610

Treasurer Nancy Hartman 708-361-2241

Secretary Pam Douda 630-790-1660

Committee Chairs

Hospitality Pat Chromy 773-816-4388

Membership Adele Miesfeldt 630-469-3935

Newsletter Cynthia Underwood 219-629-0082

Coordinator for Correspondence Courses

Jan Girolamo 630-887-1929

Webmaster/Social Media Kristi Herbrand 847-782-0801

Membership

Chicago ANG Chapter Dues are due on June 1 of

each year. If Chicago ANG Chapter dues are not

paid by July 1 our by-laws provide that those who

have not paid are no longer members.

New member

Karin Zieren

9433 Rich Lane

Orland Park, IL 60467

973-885-6296

[email protected]

Adele Miesfeldt—Membership

UFO Challenge

Below is a listing of the projects that are part of the

UFO Challenge that was started last June at the

Luncheon. The Challenge will conclude at the June

2017 meeting. At that time, all of us who have chosen

to participate will bring our projects back to the

meeting for the day of reckoning. Those who have

successfully completed their Challenge project will win

a CANG canvas tote bag; those who have not

completed their Challenge project will make a $10

“donation” to the Chapter.

Jamie Reft – Noshi Ribbons

Rozelle Hirshfelt – Elegant Eventail

Denise Charts – Autumn

Pat Warren – Triple Crown

Amy Kelly – Mystery Retreat 2013

Judy Sommers – Angles

Gail Patrick – Mint Julep

Jo Merena – Fall Bouquet

Ginny Bender – Trilogy 1

Jan Girolamo – No Name by Jan

Sandy Smeitana – Symphony

Jackie Alton – Christmas Panel

Julie Donatelli – Lily Quilt

Cindy Underwood – Bird House Village

Nancy Johnson – Golden Dragonfly

Libby Sturdy – Plaid Santa

Pat Bellinger – Ripple Rotation II

Kristi Herbrand – Mystery of Life

Programs

Greetings!

Happy summer! I hope you are all getting lots of

stitching done and projects “cleaned up” as I hope to

entice you with many wonderful projects this coming

year. ☺ What follows are projects through January of

2018. Please be aware of deadlines, as they are firm.

As always, if you cannot attend the meetings, please

make arrangements for a friend to pick up your chart

for you. Please feel free to call or email me with any

questions you might have at 630-858-1534 or

[email protected].

ALERT, ALERT! I inadvertently left off a third of the

supply list for the ongoing project, Tapestry Treasures.

I’m so sorry! For those who signed up before the June

meeting, I have sent it to you directly via email. (The

entire supply list is on pages 3 & 4 of this newsletter)

Stitch lots!

Kim—1st Vice President—Programs

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Programs—continued

Ongoing Project –Tapestry Treasures—DebBee’s Designs

Now that we’ve finished the seasonal logs from Kathy Rees, I’ve tried to find a design that may also now entice

those of you who just didn’t buy into the popular Logs series. ☺Tapestry Treasures was intended to be a

teaching piece, but didn’t get into her portfolio as she designed this before she really got started teaching.

Tapestry Treasures is filled with all sorts of fun stitches and patterns, many of them invented by Jean Hilton. Eight

distinct motif areas provide plenty of challenge for experienced stitchers, while the thorough instructions and

diagrams guide novice stitchers through step by step. There are 4 colorways, one for each season. The cover

pattern shows the Summer colorway. All four colorways will be listed here, in the newsletter. (See Page 4)

Cost: $39.00

Deadline: August 12

Design Size: 252 x 252; 14 x 14 inches ---design size ---add your own margins for stitching

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Tapestry Treasure supply list continued:

September 23, 2017 –Sunny Skies—Nancy’s Needle

This is a new design that came out in April. While called “Sunny Skies” it definitely has an autumnal look to it!

These quilt blocks are fun to do and aren’t taxing on the brain, so they always are popular with the Guild!

Cost: $15.25

Deadline: August 12

Design Size 182H x 182W; 10.11H x 10.11 W inches (design size---add margins of your choice)

Supplies: 18 mono canvas: Sandstone

Caron Watercolours: 223 Rye --- 1 skein DMC Perle Cotton #5: 920 Medium Copper—2 skeins

229 Oasis --- 1 skein Kreinik Ombre: 1700 Misty Gold—3 spools

255 Cornflower Blue --- 2 skeins

306 Old Brick --- 2 skeins

(Note: The stitched model in the color photo used only the orange sections of Ombre 1700, but you may use all color

portions of the thread if you wish.

Rainbow Gallery Silk Lame’ Braid #18 SL11 Yellow --- 2 cards

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October 28, 2017 –Daisy Chain—Laura J Perin Designs

This design is older, but it’s been so fun to see colorways that members pick! 4 colorways are included and this

looks to be a fun project.

Cost: $17.25

Deadline: September 23, 2017

Supplies:

December 2, 2017 –Blue Doodles—Freda’s Fancy Stitching

This diagonal band sampler looks like a bunch of fun stitches and it can be done in any palette you choose! We

know Freda’s instructions always lend themselves to being good projects, and there is always something a little

off!

Cost: $15.75

Deadline: October 28, 2017

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December 2, 2017 –Blue Doodles—Freda’s Fancing Stitching—continued

Supplies:

January 27, 2018 –Snowman Panel—Laura J Perin Designs

These panels always prove popular and fun, and what better way to usher in a snowy season then with stitching

a snowman!

Cost: $21.75

Deadline: December 2, 2017

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Correspondence Courses

My thanks to the members that signed up for the Pat

Mazu Correspondence Course, I Can Do It…A Simple

Approach to Design Theory and Creativity. The

registration has been submitted to ANG and the

course will begin shortly.

The current Correspondence Courses were presented

for feedback in the last newsletter. Based on

feedback the next Correspondence Course will be

Gated Secrets by Sandra Arthur.

The Course Description reads as follows:

This dimensional needlepoint project, Gated Secrets by

Sandra Arthur, explores many techniques to add

interest and challenge. Detailed descriptions, color

photos, and stitch illustrations walk you through

techniques of appliqué, trapunto, and sponge

painting on the canvas. Trapunto is a decorative

quilted effect using padding and by stitching around

the outline of the design area. Stumpwork variations

add dimension and texture. Stitching includes

needleweaving and many additional showcase

stitches such as Nobuko, buttonhole on a knot,

darning, bargello, mosaic, raised stem stitch, and

combination stitches. Experience working with

fantastic suggested threads such as Pepper Pot Silk,

Burmilana, Gumnut, ThreadworX, Rainbow Gallery, and

others.

Please note that there is no kit available for this class.

The pricing schedule for all Correspondence Courses is

$90 for a group registration and $30 per student

teaching fee. In order to make the course cost

effective, we need 5 people to sign up for the course.

With 5 people, the cost for the registration fee would

be $18 ($90 divided by 5) and the cost for the teaching

fee would be $30 making the cost per student $48. If

there are more than 5 registrants, the cost of the

registration fee goes down. For this course, the text can

be downloaded for free or there is a $35 fee for a color

printout plus shipping which is to be determined. The

deposit for holding your place in the course will be $40

with the balance due in October prior to the

submission of group registration.

If you are interested in the course, please fill out the

form in the back of the newsletter and either send it to

me or bring to the September or October meeting.

The deadline for registration will be the October

meeting. Please let me know if you have any

questions.

Jan—Coordinator for Correspondence Courses

Workshops

Our June meeting was so fun! How many people have

already made progress on their Challenge project for

next June? Not me, no surprise, but I bet Pat has! So

excited for our 2017-2018 workshops but we have less

detail than I would like because we are making some

changes to the schedule. We will post updates as

soon as we know additional details and discuss these in

our monthly guild meetings.

We start our year off with a bang. Toni Gerdes joins us

in September for Fire and Ice and Sue Reed in

October. Sue has designed a new piece for us! Libby

Sturdy will be teaching a workshop in March. She is

pondering what will be best! Kurdy Biggs offered us

some great options for teaching pieces in April, we

picked Blue Ridge Reflections! And we end the year

with a great two day workshop with Tony Minieri—

details to come!

A quick reminder about workshop policies: if you sign

up for a workshop, you must attend at least one full

day of the workshop. On occasion, the designer may

specify that attendance both days is required. If the

workshop is a pilot class you must attend both days.

Please be sure to check your schedule before signing

up for a workshop to ensure you will be able to attend.

Once you have been included in a workshop’s final

count, the $25.00 workshop deposit is non-refundable

unless your spot is filled from a workshop waiting list.

All sign-ups must be by mail, sent to Pat Warren 10817

Martindale Drive Westchester, IL 60154-5020 and be

accompanied by a $25.00 deposit. A date, on or

before which the workshop coupon may be mailed

and considered as a first day registration is indicated

on every coupon and published in this newsletter.

Every coupon (with deposit) post-marked on or before

the designated first day date will be considered a first

day member registration. The deadline date to register

will also be shown on the coupon and published in the

newsletter. Workshops that have not filled will be open

to non-members after this deadline date. Non-

members will be asked to pay a $30.00 non-member

fee in addition to the workshop cost.

The cost of our workshops includes many things. First

there is the kit fee for the class that is really determined

by the size of the piece and the number and type of

threads. There is a large range in these costs from

$90.00 all the way up to $220.00. We try to offer

workshops with a variety of kit fees each year. Other

costs include the instructor’s teaching fee for two days,

the instructor’s travel costs which generally includes

airfare and ground transportation to their home airport,

the instructor’s room and board for the weekend, if

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Workshops-continued

applicable and the Park District room rental fee. We

know that workshop prices have increased over the

years and we do our best to minimize all costs so

workshops remain affordable for the guild.

Keep in mind that you can sign up for any open

workshop shown below as soon as your receive this

newsletter. If you are going to wait and sign up later

make sure you keep in mind the deadline date.

Pat and Joanne—2nd Vice Presidents-Workshops

September 30 and October 1, 2017 Fire & Ice

by Toni Gerdes

We are so happy to welcome Toni back to Chicago

ANG. She has taught at ANG national seminars

multiple times and is a prolific designer which is so

wonderful. We are fortunate enough to be able to

offer one of those designs, Fire & Ice, as a workshop. It

is an amazing piece. Toni holds Teachers’ Certification

from the National Academy of Needlearts (NAN) and is

currently serving on their board as NAN coordinator

This dramatic depiction of Fire & Ice flames the

imagination with an inferno of hot combustion & ice

crystals. You will explore many different shades &

textures of red threads as you create the towering red

polygons that burst into flames; these include Gloriana

silk, cotton, Planet Earth silk, Thread Gatherers cotton,

Empress Silk, Treasure Braid & Petite Silk Lame Braid. On

the beautiful smoke gray Congress cloth the ice

crystals form above the flames in vertical

parallelogram shapes using purple, green and metallic

white threads including Petite Silk Lame Braid, Sparkle!

Braid, & Gloriana silk. This intermediate level design is

approximately 5 ½ x 10”.

Proficiency Level: Intermediate

Design Size: 5 1/2" x 10", working size of the project is

~12” x 15”

Kit Cost: $135.00

First Member Day Registration Date: July 1, 2017

Member Deadline Date: August 11, 2017

Reminder: Students will need to bring stretcher bars,

tacks or staples, usual stitching supplies including

scissors for silks/cottons and metallics, laying tool,

pencil, tape, strand or frame weight and light and

magnification as needed.

We have the following people registered:

Pat Bellinger Kristi Herbrand

Nancy Johnson Pat May

Marion Mewhinney Joanne McGowan

Donna Rogers Sue Rous

Cynthia Vander Woude Mary Vogt

Carla Waggoner Pat Warren

Jan Girolamo

October 28 & 29, 2017: Eclectic Interlude by

Sue Reed We are always so happy to have Sue with us. She has

taught at ANG national seminars multiple times and

this is a piece we have not offered yet from her many

ANG classes because she has always had so many

great options for us to choose.

Sue has designed a new piece for us. Needing a

break from more structured geometrics (and a request

to design a piece for a Sudbury House jewelry box) led

me to Eclectic Interlude. The goal of this workshop is to

allow you the freedom to play with threads and colors

within the 15 patterns. In addition to marked canvas

and booklet, the kit contains full skeins/card/reels of:

- one Watercolour

- three Vineyard Silks

-three Splendor Silks

- two #12 Kreinik tapestry braids

- two packets of delicas and/or size 14 beads

- pearl beads

- size 11 beads - accent

- beading needles and tapestry needles

Color choices:

#1 - “Shenandoah” with blue/sage green/pink

#2 - “Appalachia” with purple/green/gold

#3 - Cheyenne” with green/berry/muskmelon

#4 - “Fiesta” with teal/spice/muskmelon

Don’t miss this great opportunity to stitch a new piece

from Sue!!!

Proficiency level: Intermediate

Design size: 4” x 11” on canvas cut to 10” x 15”

Kit Cost: $90.00

First Member Day Registration Date: August 1, 2017

Member Deadline Date: September 11, 2017






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Workshops-continued

March 10th and March 11th, 2018: TBD by

Libby Sturdy Our own Libby Sturdy will be teaching this two day

workshop—she is working on options for us. It could be

the next series in the beautiful jeweled Christmas trees

or her wonderful new Santa.

Libby is an internationally known designer and teacher

and for 30 years has been the owner of Just Libby

Designs, a commercial and custom design company,

located in Clarendon Hills, Illinois. She holds a Bachelor

of Fine Arts degree in graphic design from Ohio

Wesleyan University and a Masters of Fine Arts degree

in Advertising Design from Boston University.

She has taught at ANG, EGA guilds, TNNA trade shows,

The Callaway School of Needlearts, The National

Academy of Needlearts and retail shops around the

country and Canada.

Kit Cost: TBD

First Member Day Registration Date: December 1, 2017

Member Deadline Date: January 15, 2018

April 14th and April 15th, 2018: Blue Ridge

Reflections by Kurdy Biggs The design elements of Blue Ridge Reflections are

based on Kurdy’s experience as a child growing up in

the Blue Ridge. Throughout the design the stitches

mimic various aspects of the region. Mountains,

streams, flowers and sky all combining into a finished

piece that resembles a stained glass design. 30

different stitches will be completed using a variety of

threads named below, all based around the Caron

Collection Appalachia over dyed silk floss. Students will

create their own design by attaching circles, diamonds

or squares, stitched separately, onto their finished

design.

Kit Cost: $130.00

First Member Day Registration Date: January 15, 2018

Member Deadline Date: February 28, 2018







May 19th & May 20th, 2018: TBD by Tony

Minieri Tony has several ideas for a great 2 day workshop for

us. We replaced his four day Back to Basics class with

a single workshop. More details on the website and

during guild meetings when we have choices to

evaluate.

Tony is an international teacher and designer and a

favorite of Chicago ANG. He has taught for shops

locally and abroad, EGA and ANG chapters, private

groups, regional and national seminars in both the US

and Canada and for TNNA. He has also judged local,

regional, and national competitions.

Kit Cost: TBD

First Member Day Registration Date: February 1, 2018

Member Deadline Date: March 15, 2018







Needlepoint Exchange

Join us at the September meeting for our first

Needlepoint exchange. Bring items you no longer

want and pick up something new for your stash.

Rules:

1. Must be a set of instructions, canvas or kit that is not

currently available for purchase

2. Place in an envelope or plastic bag and identify by

designer and name of design

3. Name of owner should also be on the envelope

Ongoing Project

Tapestry Treasures

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September 23, 2017 Program

Sunny Skies

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October 28, 2017 Program

Daisy Chain

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December 2, 2017 Program

Blue Doodles

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Janaury 27, 2018 Program

Snowman Panel

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September 30 & October 1, 2017 Workshop

Fire & Ice

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October 28 and 29, 2017 Workshop

Eclectic Interlude

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April 14 and 15, 2017 Workshop

Blue Ridge Reflections

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Correspondence Course

Gated Secrets

Correspondence Course Registration: “Gated Secrets”

Name:__________________________________ ANG Member Number ______

Address:________________________________ Phone Number: ______________________

_______________________________________ Email Address: _________________________________

Deposit: $40.00 (Checks payable to Chicago ANG.)

Course Fees, please check optional fees:

Group Registration $90 divided by the number of participants, minimum $18 __ X__

Teaching Fee $30 __X__

Text Color Print Out $35 plus shipping to be determined ______

Course Evaluation $25 plus shipping to be determined ______

CHICAGO ANG MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FORM

Name: __________________________________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________________ Home Phone: ______________________

__________________________________________________________________ E-Mail Address: _________________________

ANG #: _______________ Change of Address? Yes No Chicago ANG Yearly Dues ($30.00): ________________

If we need to contact you, your preferred method of contact is:

Phone Number ________________________OR E-Mail ______________________________________________

Please make checks payable to Chicago ANG

Send coupon and check to: Adele Miesfeldt, 60 Kenilworth, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Chicago ANG Chapter Dues are due on June 1 of each year.

Please Note: If Chicago ANG Chapter dues are not paid by July 1 our by-laws provide that those who have not paid

are no longer members.

PROGRAM COUPON—#3 Deadline October 28, 2017

Name:____________________________________E-Mail:_________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________ Home Phone: ______________________________

___________________________________________________ Work Phone: _______________________________

December Project—”Blue Doodles” Chart Only: $15.75 _____________________

Check Number_______________)

Please make checks payable to Chicago ANG.

Send coupon and check to: Kim Propst, 595 Wilson, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

PROGRAM COUPON—#2 Deadline September 23, 2017

Name:____________________________________E-Mail:_________________________________


___________________________________________________ Work Phone: _______________________________

October Project—”Daisy Chain” Chart Only: $17.25 _____________________

Check Number_______________)



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PROGRAM COUPON—#4 Deadline December 2, 2017

Name:____________________________________E-Mail:_________________________________


___________________________________________________ Work Phone: _______________________________

January Project—”Snowman Panel” Chart Only: 21.75 _____________________

Check Number_______________)



2017—2018 WORKSHOP COUPON—#2

Sue Reed “Eclectic Interlude” October 28 & 29, 2017 Mail on or before September 11, 2017 for first day registration

I agree to adhere to the Chicago ANG workshop cancellation policies.

Name:____________________________________ Signature:_________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________________ Home Phone: _______________________________

_______________________________________________________ Work Phone: ________________________________

E-Mail: _____________________________________________________________________

Member only registration closes September 11, 2017 Check # : ____________________________

Registration deadline is September 18, 2017

Please make checks payable to Chicago ANG. A $25.00 deposit is required for each workshop.

Send coupon and check to: Pat Warren, 10817 Martindale Drive, Westchester, IL 60154-5020

Please note member’s total cost for the workshop that includes kit fee, teaching cost, teacher travel cost and facilities

cost is determined after all members have registered and teacher travel cost is approximately known

2017—2018 WORKSHOP COUPON—#3

Kurdy Biggs “Blue Ridge Reflection” April 14 & 15, 2018 Mail on or before January 15, 2018 for first day registration

I agree to adhere to the Chicago ANG workshop cancellation policies.

Name:____________________________________ Signature:_________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________________ Home Phone: _______________________________

_______________________________________________________ Work Phone: ________________________________

E-Mail: _____________________________________________________________________

Member only registration closes February 28, 2018 Check # : ____________________________

Registration deadline is March 8, 2018

Please make checks payable to Chicago ANG. A $25.00 deposit is required for each workshop.

Send coupon and check to: Pat Warren, 10817 Martindale Drive, Westchester, IL 60154-5020

Please note member’s total cost for the workshop that includes kit fee, teaching cost, teacher travel cost and facili-

ties cost is determined after all members have registered and teacher travel cost is approximately known

Chicago ANG News

Chicago ANG Meetings

Monthly meetings are held on the fourth

Saturday of the month from September

through June, with no meetings held in

December.

Meetings are held at the West Lawn Park

District field house, located at 4232 W.

65th Street, Chicago, IL 60629.

Telephone: 773-284-2803

Meetings begin at 9:30 a.m. and end at

3:00 p.m. Call a Guild officer If you have

questions.

Underwood

2725 Wicker Avenue

Highland, IN 46322

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