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| horselover |
Posted - Dec 01 2010 : 07:45:08 AM
Hello Farmgirls, I am so excited to start a chapter in my area, Monroe, Georgia. I have received my packet, but have many questions. Sure could use some help in, how to name chapter, I have press release,where did you post it,how often to meet, your mission,etc. Thanks for your help . marie
Bridlewood Farm |
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| horselover |
Posted - Mar 23 2011 : 2:05:32 PM
DixixLiz, we would love to have you anytime, and if you want to be our long distance farmgirl, that would be ok too. I will keep asking around here too.
Bridlewood Farm |
| Dixie Liz |
Posted - Mar 22 2011 : 07:45:10 AM
Thanks Marie. I will keep looking. I've contacted the ones close to me and either the message bounced or no response yet. I figured the groups fizzled out and maybe there are some peeps that are still interested that doesn't get on here often. No worries. If there are events on the weekend maybe I can make the drive sometimes.
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| horselover |
Posted - Mar 21 2011 : 5:19:59 PM
hi Dixie Liz, I do not know of one but I will ask the other farmgirls in our chapter. You might also contact a chapter in a surrounding area and ask them if they know of anyone interested in a chapter. That's how some of the sisters came to us. Good luck!!!
Bridlewood Farm |
| Dixie Liz |
Posted - Mar 21 2011 : 12:25:58 PM
I see a bunch of Georgia folks on here. Does anyone know of an active chapter or maybe of anyone interested in starting a chapter in the West Georgia area? I am in Dallas, Ga so maybe Paulding/Carroll/Douglas/Haralson and other surrounding counties? I have searched the chapter listings but have gotten no responses and I do not know anyone local to start a new group with myself. |
| horselover |
Posted - Mar 19 2011 : 6:29:32 PM
Hi Kristin, Susan and Moonshine, first we are located on the other side of Athens, Ga. quite a distance from N. Ga. there is a new group The Sunshine Sisters in I believe N. Ga. Becky Garrison chapter leader. Thanks Susan and Moonshine we are having some real progress with our group. Everyone seemed real excited at our first meeeting. Thanks for all your support!!
Bridlewood Farm |
| Moonshines |
Posted - Mar 18 2011 : 10:57:19 AM
I am one of susans fellow chapter sisters we really have had fun so far. We have canned chicken,made our needle keeps, all purpose cleaner, and laundry soap. We have a project each time and we helped at the soup kitchen this week. The ideas keep flooding us we have to keep reminding ourselves we have to still continue with our old lives as well. Susan has done a great job of getting it organized and we are trying to help so it is not to much work for any one person. Lots of fun
Moonshines#1649
Purpose in your Heart, Passion in your LIFE. |
| Susan Domer |
Posted - Mar 18 2011 : 09:49:02 AM
Marie, We are a new chapter also so we are just getting off of the ground....don't know how big Monroe is but Craig is a small town and I put the news release in the local paper ..... We had twice as many people to our second meeting as we did to our first. Every where that I go downtown I get ask about our group and I am certain that the other ladies do too. Word of mouth IS a great thing. We are having so much fun...as an aside the small shop owners in Craig are also pleased that we now have a chapter. Just have fun and you will grow! Good luck with your group |
| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Mar 17 2011 : 7:06:07 PM
Hi Marie. I am in N. Ga. near Chattanooga, Tn. Where is Monroe? I would be interested in joining and meeting if it's not too far away.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
| luv2farmnd |
Posted - Mar 17 2011 : 6:46:51 PM
Evening from the Country~~
Im soo excited I just signed up for a new chapter here in North Dakota and called our chapter "Crazy In The Country" soo will wait for materials to arrive in mail and go from there but already have a friend that signed up as well.
Life is AWESOME in the country!!
Luvin' God's CountryFarm life in ND!
Dona |
| ChickieMama |
Posted - Mar 14 2011 : 6:58:09 PM
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Originally posted by Susan Domer
Hey I am new at this too but are we ever having fun! We are six in number now and growing.....second meeting on the 4th We are the Yampa Vally Hen and Chicks ...Yampa Vally because we draw farmgirls frpm a wide area. Depending on where you live that might be something to think about when you name your chapter. We will be making pin keeps next week and planning on what we will be cooking for our local soup kitchen the next week.... Good friens and good fun
Susan #2141
Oh how I love the name of your chapter!!!
"Happy Hens make Happy Eggs" |
| ChickieMama |
Posted - Mar 14 2011 : 6:55:11 PM
Hello, I am anxiously waiting for my membership packet to arrive too! Do we have to wait for it to get started and to take part in the Hen House? Thanks!
ChickieMama
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Originally posted by Tea Lady
Hi Marie - I received a packet with membership certificates, bumper stickers, Farmgirl friendship cards, and an intro letter with an example of a journal - which is very nice. I haven't thought as far ahead as how to get the word out - other than word of mouth. We talked about a mission statement but didn't formalize anything yet. We also talked about doing quarterly field trips. Our plan is to make our meetings a combination of learning something (knitting is scheduled for Feb) and just getting together to have fun. Another farmgirl goes to another chapter ~ 30 miles from me. I talked with her leader once and she was very helpful. This is a tough time of year to get going - cabin fever is running rampant. And in our area, you never know what the weather will have in store. Hang in there - I think its worth the effort. If you want to email me, I can forward some info from the other farmgirl leader - it might help. Take care,
Lorraine
(aka Tea Lady)
Farmgirl #1819
www.birdsandteas.com
"Happy Hens make Happy Eggs" |
| FG Vicki |
Posted - Mar 14 2011 : 5:59:31 PM
Hello everyone,
I've just finally gotten back here and want to say that we had a wonderful first meeting. We are still trying to figure what we will be done but it seems to me that everyone is looking for people that have common interests and spending time together. I'v e been reading Mary Janes Idea book and will take it on Wednesday to our second meeting to share some of the ideas. I'm so looking forward to our meeting :)
"What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything"
Vincent van Gogh |
| horselover |
Posted - Feb 27 2011 : 5:18:58 PM
Thanks Susan, great info good luck Yampa Valley Hen and Chicks.
Bridlewood Farm |
| Susan Domer |
Posted - Feb 26 2011 : 8:54:00 PM
Hey I am new at this too but are we ever having fun! We are six in number now and growing.....second meeting on the 4th We are the Yampa Vally Hen and Chicks ...Yampa Vally because we draw farmgirls frpm a wide area. Depending on where you live that might be something to think about when you name your chapter. We will be making pin keeps next week and planning on what we will be cooking for our local soup kitchen the next week.... Good friens and good fun
Susan #2141
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| horselover |
Posted - Feb 26 2011 : 08:22:33 AM
THANK YOU ANNA, THAT REALLY CLEARED UP ALOT!!!!
Bridlewood Farm |
| prairie |
Posted - Feb 25 2011 : 3:39:57 PM
Hi Marie,
By joining the sisterhood you receive a farmgirl number, and the main benefit would be that you are able to earn badges. You also receive the monthly cluck, and project of the week e-mails, plus discounts I believe when buying MaryJane products. If the focus of your chapter is to work together to earn badges, then I suggest everyone become a member.
With the certificates you have, you can hand them out to everyone at your first gathering if you have enough, along with the bumper stickers. Those items are for you, and you can decide on how you want to use them.
My chapter always meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month, it is easier for everyone to plan on attending if you have a set date.
I do a monthly newsletter for the farmgirls. I include any birthdays for that month, recipes anything I think will interest the group.
I also put together a phone directory so we can contact each other when we need. I included, birthday, phone number, address and e-mail address.
When we gather I always serve food, anywhere from a casual sit down to just snacks.
I hope this helps.
Anna, The Vegan Farmgirl #595
Being a vegan saves over 100 animals a year.
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| horselover |
Posted - Feb 25 2011 : 1:16:46 PM
Thanks, Anna, I would love any help or advise everyone has been so kind in helping get started. We will have our first gathering March 5th. One question I really need an answer to is: in the packet does everyone who wants to be a farmgirl have to join the chapter for $20.00(for internet ,etc. or can they just belong in your farmgirl chapter), also do they fill out the membership certificate for a farmgirl and bet bumper sticker?? Any other advise would be great!!!!
Bridlewood Farm |
| prairie |
Posted - Feb 25 2011 : 09:53:29 AM
Hi,
I started my chapter almost 2 years ago, we currently have 8 members. We gather once a month to do crafts, make household cleaners, etc. This month we had a taffy pulling party. If anyone is starting a chapter and needs any advice I would be glad to help.
Anna, The Vegan Farmgirl #595
Being a vegan saves over 100 animals a year.
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| horselover |
Posted - Feb 12 2011 : 1:21:02 PM
Congrats! on starting your chapter, I know you will enjoy meeting the farmgirls in your area I certainly have. Good luck!!!
Bridlewood Farm |
| dprovence |
Posted - Feb 12 2011 : 08:28:22 AM
Hi Ladies!
I learned so much just from reading all of your wonderful ideas on starting a chapter that I didn't even need to ask the question! I am starting a new chapter here in the Central Arkansas area and haven't even gotten my packet yet but have had my first potential member contact me!!!! wooo hooo this is gonna be sooo much fun! Again thanks for all of the great info on starting a new chapter and I didn't even have to ask!!! SMYLE!
Debbie #2636
Farmgirl Sisters at Heart chapter
Little Rock, AR
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| Susan Domer |
Posted - Feb 11 2011 : 5:34:34 PM
We had so much fun at our first meeting! We have lots of ideas and plans. We will be meeting once a month, however we are a social bunch and I bet we will be getting together more often. This friday one of the sisters is going to show us how to can chicken. I have done tomatoes and peaches so canning meat will be all new to me!
Susan
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| cottagefarmgirl |
Posted - Feb 11 2011 : 2:46:37 PM
Hi, We are starting one here in NC. I haven't gotten the packet yet but wait anxiously for it. I will be checking back as we get things rolling. I will post ideas as well as reading any that you all post. Good to see that you all are as excited as I am.
Cathy |
| Susan Domer |
Posted - Feb 02 2011 : 7:12:21 PM
We are starting our new chapter here in Craig Colorado...planning on having our first get together on Fri. still don't have my packet but Brian told me he would mail it on Mon. ... should make it by friday...I hope. It has been -35 in Craig the past few days so coffee and goodies with girlfriends will great fun. Any help from others would be wonderful... It is helpfull reading everyones posts
Susan
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| FG Vicki |
Posted - Feb 02 2011 : 11:26:19 AM
Hi Ladies, I have just started a farmgirl chapter in our area and like the rest of you it seems I'm looking for ideas for our first meeting. We have about 8 women interested and I think we will just have a meeting to get to know one another and to brainstrom about where to go from there. As I was looking for ideas I noticed someone asking about a hen house , is this different then a chapter group? So much to know !!!!
Thanks in advance for any ideas,
Vicki
"What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything"
Vincent van Gogh |
| horselover |
Posted - Feb 02 2011 : 07:02:18 AM
Countrymommy85, I too have a small child in my home,I am raising a three year old grandson, so its been a slow start. I have set up with our local library to use a meeting room, it will be announced on our local radio station using the sample media release from Mary Jane. I have started also what I"m calling membership bags with some recipe cards, pattern also for a project,some local info,pocket calendar from local merchant,and MJ info, bumper stickers, etc. I think once the weather breaks you will se more interest, I had this schedulced for Jan. we had snow and since we have never had 6 inches the state of Ga. shut down. Keep me posted on your progress and I will also. Good Luck
Bridlewood Farm |
