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sonshine4u |
Posted - Mar 25 2012 : 04:39:40 AM Hey Farmgirl Chapter Leaders!
I thought I'd start a thread where we can post all about what we are doing at our chapter meetings. I think it would be fun to see what other people are doing and get some great ideas for our own chapters!
Here's some talking points to get you started:
1. Post a photo or several photos from a meeting/outing. 2. Tell us what you did. 3. How many people showed up. 4. Anything quotable from the conversations! 5. What you would do different if you did it again. 6. Any advice/instructions you have for that particular meeting 7. If you're working on merit badges as a group 8. How much fun you've had! :)
Here's to sharing the fun!!!! Farmgirl Hugs~
April
Playing in the Sonshine
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sonshine4u |
Posted - Jun 27 2013 : 09:57:45 AM Farmgirls! We've had a "million" meetings since I last posted... so here are a few snapshots of our fun!
![](http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/Snitz/Images/IMG_4209.JPG) Bonnie and Lynnie getting to know one another at our "Soup's On" meeting.
![](http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/Snitz/Images/IMG_4225.JPG) A full kitchen of farmgirls discussing soup, stock, broth, and chicken feet!
![](http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/Snitz/Images/IMG_4241(1).JPG) Alpaca day at Whispering Oaks! Up close and personal with the sweet alpacas!
![](http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/Snitz/Images/IMG_4275.JPG) Mom and daughter owners, Tari and Dani in their little alpaca shop with beautiful fibers and more!
![](http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/Snitz/Images/2013-01-31 006.JPG) "Beef, It's What's For Dinner" night! A grand time talking about all things beef!
Bonnie taught a class on how to do a Dresden Plate Quilt. It was wonderful!
"Camp Food!" Night! Marcia taught us all about camping with 6 kids and how she prepares food, packs food, and buys food for camping. Lots of fun!
Chef Joe of Marshwatch Farm came and taught us all about cooking with eggs correctly. We learned a lot, ate some amazing dishes, and had a grand time together!
Stay tuned for more fun from River Valley Farmgirls!
Chapter leaders...share your fun with everyone and post your meetings here!
Playing in the Sonshine
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sonshine4u |
Posted - Dec 27 2012 : 5:18:04 PM BUMP!
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sonshine4u |
Posted - Oct 30 2012 : 07:46:32 AM Glad you enjoyed it! How are you? Hope all is well in WI!
~April
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ClaireSky |
Posted - Oct 30 2012 : 07:30:51 AM Thanks April for sharing the pics of your meeting. Every aspect of the meeting I fell in love with... from the wonderful project for the State Fair, to the bonsai trees that have always interested me, to the interesting recipe of pepper jelly on cream cheese. Oh, and don't let me forget about Bonnie's apron lessons..Hey, Bonnie, I LOVE your craft room! I am in the process of turning my sunroom into a sewing room.
Julie![](icons/icon_smile.gif) Farmgirl Sister #399
Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. |
sonshine4u |
Posted - Aug 12 2012 : 05:25:40 AM
![](http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/Snitz/Images/IMG_3860.JPG)
Here we are in Bonnie's yard infront of her "barn" for our Farmgirl Meeting in August. The theme was "Farmgirl State Fair." We all brought projects we had been working on and some jams etc. that could be "judged." We also ate some yummy food and had great conversation. One of the highlights was seeing Bonnie and her husbands beautiful gardens in full bloom. At the end of the meeting we picked out fabric from her stash to make simple aprons and she taught everyone the basics. Thank you Bonnie for a great meeting! :)
![](http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/Snitz/Images/IMG_3883.JPG) Bonnie's husband taught us all about bonsai trees in their beautiful Japanese garden.
![](http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/Snitz/Images/IMG_3890.JPG) AnneMarie's yummy pepper jelly on cream cheese!
![](http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/Snitz/Images/IMG_3907.JPG) Bonnie teaching all about simple apron making.
![](http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/Snitz/Images/IMG_3903.JPG) LNaturals aka Laurie shows off some of her fabulous projects for our "Farmgirl State Fair."
Hope you enjoyed a tiny view of our fun meeting! Hugs, April
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sonshine4u |
Posted - Aug 01 2012 : 06:13:57 AM You are certainly welcome!
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shanda |
Posted - Aug 01 2012 : 05:48:42 AM Thanks April!
Shanda
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SpyChicken |
Posted - Jul 31 2012 : 07:16:05 AM Thanks so much for the invite, April! I will certainly put the question to the Calicos! |
sonshine4u |
Posted - Jul 31 2012 : 06:28:38 AM I don't know Shanda! There is a way to search for chapters. Go here: http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/Chapters/Search.asp Hope you find an active one and if not, it's really fun to start your own!
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shanda |
Posted - Jul 31 2012 : 06:12:30 AM Do ya'll know of a chapter here in Oklahoma, well southeast Oklahoma. Reading about your meetings makes me want to go to one! Hello...my name is shanda....and I'm addicted to all things farmgirl! ha! I don't know if I'm brave enough to start one, but I may have to.
Shanda
Farmgirl #4233 |
sonshine4u |
Posted - Jul 30 2012 : 11:07:01 AM Hi Christine!
Do the Calico Farm Chicks wanna head over to Minnesota for our Glamping weekend in September? I have posted about it on Chapter Chatter and Outpost.
http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/snitz/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=59357
We'd love to have you come!!!!
~Hugs, April
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SpyChicken |
Posted - Jul 30 2012 : 10:53:26 AM The Calico Farm Chicks are getting off the ground little by little! We have a new facebook page-please feel free to check us out! www.facebook.com/calicofarmchicks and we have had some interest from a brand new member which would take our membership to 4!!! We plan to have our inaugural meeting this summer/early fall. |
sonshine4u |
Posted - Jul 30 2012 : 06:11:17 AM Thanks Cindy! Loved the pictures!
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CindyLous |
Posted - Jul 29 2012 : 10:39:52 PM Here is the link to our blog http://sweetsistersfarmgirls.blogspot.com/
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sonshine4u |
Posted - Jul 13 2012 : 09:17:36 AM Do you have a link to your blog?
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sonshine4u |
Posted - Jul 13 2012 : 09:14:00 AM Cute! Sounds like you guys had a wonderful time! I'll have to go and check out your blog! ~April :)
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CindyLous |
Posted - Jun 19 2012 : 10:05:08 PM I'll be posting pictures on our blog soon of our fancy flip flops. June 15 was National Flip Flop Day and our get together was on the 16th, we decorated flip flops and had a fantastic time. |
sonshine4u |
Posted - Jun 07 2012 : 07:14:43 AM Bonnie- thanks for the kind words! Love ya girl!
Diane- i miss you too! You can come with your cute glamper and stay a spell!
Love, April
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Fiddlehead Farm |
Posted - Jun 07 2012 : 04:17:56 AM April and Bonnie, I sure would like to make it up there again soon! Your henhouse is the best! Miss you two!
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/ farmgirl sister #922
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I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult. - E. B. White |
Bonnie Ellis |
Posted - Jun 06 2012 : 6:29:38 PM With a fantastic mother hen like April, you can hardly NOT have a good meeting. She has a new farm, new chickens and eggs, new bees and there will be a lot more to come. You go girl................. from the grandmother hen (bonnie)
grandmother and orphan farmgirl |
sonshine4u |
Posted - Jun 06 2012 : 4:15:53 PM Last night we had our June meeting and talked about herbs! We watched an herb video, made an herbal bug spray, made plant markers for our gardens and of course had lots of talking and some dessert. One of the gals even brought some mint starts to share!
Love hearing about everyone's meetings!!! Keep it coming!
Hugs~ April :)
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grammytammy |
Posted - Jun 06 2012 : 04:04:43 AM In May the Bing-hen-ton City Chicks knit chemo caps, had a plant exchange and did our pot luck haveing to use masala spice. In April we made vanilla extract.
FarmGirl 2495 God loved us so much He gave His only son to die in our stead. |
sonshine4u |
Posted - Jun 05 2012 : 12:53:28 PM Thanks Cindy! I'll check my inbox! :)
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CindyLous |
Posted - Jun 05 2012 : 12:30:42 PM April, I sent you an email. I have to admit, we do eat well at our meetings.
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texdane |
Posted - Jun 05 2012 : 05:25:36 AM What fun! I love this! Good to bounce ideas off each other for fun things to do. My chapter just celebrated our second year together. We just recently went to a tea room and antiquing in a small town. So much fun! Love my sisters!
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155 KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger http://sfgblog.maryjanesfarm.org/ |