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| Annika |
Posted - Mar 03 2010 : 5:14:39 PM
I'm trying to come up with welcome packets for new members!
Certificate, bumper sticker and of course the sister hood pamplet...but, I'm adding an apron pattern, some cute buttons on a string and a packet or two of heirloom garden seeds and a couple of my favorite recipes on cards!
Any one else do this with their chapter?
Any cute ideas?
This is being so much fun thinking up what to add to the little treasure troves 
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~Leonardo DaVinci
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| Elkaye |
Posted - Apr 24 2010 : 09:34:28 AM
Hello Farmgirls,
I have several friends that have been after me to get a Farmgirl Chapter started- they've been after me for over a year. We have gotten together a few times for crafting- lunch and alot of fun chatting. I love my group of farmgirl friends. I finally think I'm ready to get the chapter up and running officially- My good friend Dee and I got together last night to brainstorm some ideas. We plan to roll out the chapter in May- I absolutely love hearing all of your thoughts and ideas for getting started.
Seeds of Love rooted in Faith will produce a bounty... |
| sonshine4u |
Posted - Apr 20 2010 : 06:30:46 AM
Hi Ladies,
I am contemplating knitting dish-cloths to add to my new member kits. I need some more ideas though...
My second meeting is this Friday and 15 ladies have rsvp already! We are having a salad, bread, dessert potluck and talking about Square Foot Gardening. We are also doing a craft: making flower pins to wear! I can't wait! I'm trying to get welcome kits ready for the 3 ladies who are going to be official members this Friday! Do you all have a special ceremony? I think it might be kinda fun to make a big deal about it!
~April
Playing in the Sonshine
http://www.homesteadblogger.com/sonshine4u |
| Annika |
Posted - Mar 18 2010 : 4:29:04 PM
I just started this month and have two girls in the chapter. I am also having a hard time with a meeting place...We live so far apart! Good luck and much fun with your chapter!
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
Palouse Prairie Girls Chapter
http://palouseprairiegirls.blogspot.com/
http://prairiegirlsjournal.blogspot.com/
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~Leonardo DaVinci
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| MissLiss |
Posted - Mar 18 2010 : 4:10:20 PM
Annika, I love your idea about bags for new members! I love it! I started a chapter in January, so we have had three meetings so far, but I may just go back and make little bags for my two farmgirls anyway! I only have two! :-) Then I can give them out to all the new farmgirls we acquire along the way! What great ideas you ladies all have!
Melissa ~ Farmgirl #724
Mother Hen to The Knitty Gritty Farmgirls of the Inland Empire
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| texdane |
Posted - Mar 12 2010 : 09:17:02 AM
It is so amazing how MJF brings us all together! I love the apron wearing idea for the first meeting! I am making a main dish, and asking everyone to bring something easy to share, and if anyone has knitting, jewelry making, any kind of "lapwork" to bring it. I have subscribed to this forum, so I will post you all as soon as our first meeting happens. Annika good luck with your first meeting!
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE |
| sonshine4u |
Posted - Mar 12 2010 : 09:06:22 AM
Hi ladies!
I am just starting a chapter too! I had my first meeting last night and had 4 ladies attend and we had a fun time! We wore aprons, told our story about how we acquired our aprons and if we wear them regularly. I told them about Mary Jane and the sisterhood and showed them her book and all my magazines. They all took the subscription cards! It was cute! They loved it! We had a lemon cake for dessert (Barefoot Contessa recipe) because I am so ready for sunny happy days of spring! We talked about how each of us thought of ourselves as farmgirls or not. Then I talked about what it means to be a farmgirl a little bit. The last thing we did was to make a notecard using some of my apple stamps. I told them that being a farmgirl sister was sharing life with each other and doing special things like sending a note to someone you haven't seen in a while or just want to say hello in a personal way. Then I had them make book marks for themselves so they can keep their place in all their farmgirl reading they'll be doing! That was it! Can't wait for our next one!
I am waiting to get my packet too, so I'm sure I'll be more inspired when I get those things in the mail for creating a welcome packet. I'd love to bounce off ideas with you guys!
Playing in the Sonshine
http://www.homesteadblogger.com/sonshine4u |
| Annika |
Posted - Mar 12 2010 : 08:32:30 AM
Nicole, I'd love nothing better! we can be sister chapters =) Maybe we can share some project ideas too. Keep in touch. So good to meet you, isn't this forum just wonderful for bringing people together?
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
Palouse Prairie Girls Chapter
http://palouseprairiegirls.blogspot.com/
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~Leonardo DaVinci
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| texdane |
Posted - Mar 12 2010 : 08:27:34 AM
No problem at all! Thanks for all the tips! Let's keep in touch since we both are starting new chapters! We can bounce ideas off each other, if you like.
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE |
| Annika |
Posted - Mar 12 2010 : 08:20:13 AM
http://www.blogger.com/
I just went to the first one that popped up in a web search and registered and went through the process that they indicated...I'm not a great expert on blogs...if you run into troubles, try posting on forum here for blog help...there are a lot of blog savvy girls here that can help you with it Sorry  I'm a beginner blogger
Good luck!
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
Palouse Prairie Girls Chapter
http://palouseprairiegirls.blogspot.com/
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~Leonardo DaVinci
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| texdane |
Posted - Mar 12 2010 : 08:09:59 AM
How do I start a blog?
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE |
| Annika |
Posted - Mar 12 2010 : 08:06:47 AM
I've named ours Palouse Prairie Girls =) You are more than welcome to follow our blog and we can share ideas! I think that starting a blog gives everyone a place to visit to see Chapter updates and projects in their own time and to post their own updates and ideas, or if they are all members of the MJF Sisterhood, start a hen house!
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
Palouse Prairie Girls Chapter
http://palouseprairiegirls.blogspot.com/
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~Leonardo DaVinci
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| texdane |
Posted - Mar 12 2010 : 07:44:07 AM
Annika, I named our chapter "Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters". What did you name yours? I am so looking forward to our first get together, which will be in April. (I wanted time to get everyone together, get the packet, etc). I've always wanted to start a knitting circle, but not everyone knits. I've been in a book club, but sometimes the pressure of reading a book (especially one you have no interest in) can take away from the fun. I have met lots of people in my town, but to get together with women who love the same things is going to be so much fun!
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE |
| Annika |
Posted - Mar 12 2010 : 06:59:10 AM
Kelly, hi there! I'm excited for you!, We are meeting for the first time this Sunday! I'm a little nervous but mostly excited to have fellow farm girls to share things with...I think since none of us can wait for garden time, that we are mostly going to be chatting about farm and garden!
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
Palouse Prairie Girls Chapter
http://palouseprairiegirls.blogspot.com/
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~Leonardo DaVinci
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| KellyWall |
Posted - Mar 12 2010 : 06:51:41 AM
Annika,
You seem to be doing well with your Chapter, I love your ideas! I have finally had interest in my Chapter after 2 years. I just don't know how to go about getting started. Did you have a first meeting? What did you all do? Your help would be great! Thanks
Kelly #238
May your bobbin always be full... |
| Annika |
Posted - Mar 12 2010 : 06:44:00 AM
Oh Nicole, how exciting! This IS going to be much fun! I've never done anything quite like this before and am looking forward to this new learning experience. I'm so looking forward to the good times of like minded women sharing in laughter and fun as we build our chapter!
What did you name your chapter?
Good luck and enjoy !
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
Palouse Prairie Girls Chapter
http://palouseprairiegirls.blogspot.com/
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~Leonardo DaVinci
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| texdane |
Posted - Mar 12 2010 : 05:14:39 AM
Annika,
I love your ideas! I just started a chapter in my area, and am eagerly awaiting my packet. I think this will be so much fun, don't you?
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE |
| solilly |
Posted - Mar 11 2010 : 09:10:53 AM
All those ideas sound great but I want to ask a question. As being a new person to the mag and the site. Jan sign up this year. Is there some place to talk over and about some of the mags. articles. They are so good and I know that there are others out there who have thought about what it would be like in an Amish community. Some one who went and left could answer so many questions. That way we do not put the person on the spot by email them etc. Thanks with this all said I will be sending in my hen house dues soon. Love all Lilly 
learning the life I always wanted. |
| sonshine4u |
Posted - Mar 11 2010 : 08:57:56 AM
What a cute idea!
Playing in the Sonshine
http://www.homesteadblogger.com/sonshine4u |
| Annika |
Posted - Mar 05 2010 : 11:28:26 AM
Thanks Laura, do you have a farmgirl chapter?
I am having fun deciding what to add.
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
Palouse Prairie Girls Chapter
http://palouseprairiegirls.blogspot.com/
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~Leonardo DaVinci
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| marmieto12 |
Posted - Mar 05 2010 : 11:13:23 AM
those ideas sound great!
Laura;Dreaming of big girl farm...
Farmgirl # 148
Farm Girl Projects http://justsimplythegirls.blogspot.com
My Vinyl Decor Business http://thegirlscreate.blogspot.com |
