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Farmgirl Chapter Chatter:  Newbie Looking for a Chapter in WA  |
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imvioletsgirl
Farmgirl at Heart
7 Posts
Maria
Poulsbo
WA
USA
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 Posted - Mar 24 2009 : 12:06:55 PM
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Hi there, I am so excited to join you all and am anxious to join a chapter. I have contacted the one in Poulsbo, WA, where I live, but get no response. I've also contacted a couple of other chapters nearby. Has anyone else had this type of experience, where you haven't been contacted by chapters you have contacted? What would you advise? Maybe I'm being too impatient- it's only been a week!
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2009 : 12:10:30 PM
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I wasn't able to find a chapter either Maria - I live in Elma and tried to join in Olympia, but no luck. Let us know if you figure it out - I'd still like to be in a live chapter.
Farmgirl Sister #98
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2009 : 9:25:05 PM
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hey Maria & Sherri,
sorry you have not had any luck with finding a chapter in your neck of the woods...not sure where Poulsbo & Elma are in WA. I live in Spokane and there are a hand full of us that try to get together from time to time...but considering everyones schedules,,,it's a wonder that we are able to occassionally meet up.
Sherri, I know it's quit a drive from your neck of the woods to us, but I look forward to seeing you in July...for MJ's Farm Fair - B.B.B.
hugz
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
"I've never met a sewing machine I didn't like!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2009 : 10:38:57 PM
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I'm looking forward to it too Grace!
I'm not sure why it so tough to get chapters going over here (western WA), because it seems like you guys have a ball with it over on the east side. Too bad Poulsbo and Elma aren't closer, Maria and I could start one!
Farmgirl Sister #98
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Lizabeth
True Blue Farmgirl
560 Posts
Washington
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Posted - Mar 25 2009 : 08:00:53 AM
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I had initiated a farmgirl chapter in Olympia, but the ladies I had in mind are not interested. If someone wants to head the chapter go right ahead. I'll email the farm and see how to make the group "open".
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imvioletsgirl
Farmgirl at Heart
7 Posts
Maria
Poulsbo
WA
USA
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Posted - Mar 25 2009 : 4:06:48 PM
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| Any Western Washington Farmgirls out there- can you help us figure out why we have established chapters that don't seem to be meeting and/or accepting new members? What can we do? We may not have the "wide open spaces" our sisters east of the Cascades do, but I'm sure we have the spirit! Let's come up with ideas to help us all have the interaction with other Farmgirls that we need. Please- suggestions, anyone? Thanks! |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Mar 25 2009 : 10:08:37 PM
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I have to tell you, and I am going to quote MJF sister Joann in Colville, WA...."getting ladies to gether is like trying to heard cats" and she is soooo right! But our way of thinking over here is we just throw something out and who ever can attend does. It may be as few as 3 ladies to well over a dozen. And it seems like it's never the same group. But we do try.
So come on you PNW ladies, get together, don't miss out on meeting & making wonderful friends. This goes for all you MJF sisters all over the Country....
Happiness is making farm girl friends!
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>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
"I've never met a sewing machine I didn't like!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
Posted - Mar 25 2009 : 10:15:24 PM
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I had an active chapter in SW WA and we met for almost 18 months. Then it just fizzled out. I miss it so much and would love to be part of another chapter. Anyone in the Vancouver/Battle Ground/ La Center/Camas area that is interested let me know. I'll be happy to revive the Rusty Chicks!!
Handmade Soap & Lotion Bars http://www.therusticcottagebath.com
The Rustic Cottage Blog http://therusticcottage.blogspot.com
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JustBeeingMJ
Farmgirl in Training
27 Posts
Mary Jane
Port Orchard
WA
USA
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Posted - Apr 04 2009 : 12:21:39 AM
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I live in Port Orchard and would love to start a local chapter. I am super new to this so I'm not sure how to go about it.Let me know what you think and if you know anyone else in our area who would be interested!
Thanks!
It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all.
~Laura Ingalls Wilder |
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ruralfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
4309 Posts
Rene'
Prosser
WA
USA
4309 Posts |
Posted - Apr 04 2009 : 9:40:44 PM
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Hey gals,
Starting chapter is so super easy. Go to the link http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/Chapters/Join.asp then go ahead and find some farmgirls.. to join you. You make the rules, you decide how often you meet, where, and what you do. There is alot of help here on the forum and you can always email me.
Here in Prosser, our chapter meets once a month formally ( the 3rd thur of each month) and then sometimes smaller groups or outtings during the month.... To get started I hosted what I called a "farmgirl round-up" at the local farmers market, but it can be done anywhere, just posted a little blurb in the local paper and made some posters for the local grocery store, gift stores, fabric store, garden supply, and library inviting girls to come out. I had the first meeting in the local park.. it was very informal.. Just lemonade and sugar cookies and great discussion about what girls wanted to meet about... we use the MaryJane Books to find topics as well as the current magazines.. so we never have a shortage of topics. We find the less structure the better for our group. Currently we have 133 women in our group....
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185
http://farmchicksfarm.blogspot.com/http://renenaturallyspeaking.blogspot.com/
Circumstances made us FRIENDS; MaryJane's has made us SISTERS :) |
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JustBeeingMJ
Farmgirl in Training
27 Posts
Mary Jane
Port Orchard
WA
USA
27 Posts |
Posted - Apr 05 2009 : 01:05:31 AM
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Thanks for the helpful info!
I just took the plunge and signed up as a chapter! Yay!
Looking forward to finding other wonderful,witty, wise & crafty farm girls!
Farm Girl #537
It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all.
~Laura Ingalls Wilder |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Apr 05 2009 : 08:29:48 AM
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hey JustBeeingMJ,
Welcome and how's the weather up there? Do you get over to Sequim in July for the Lavender Festavle? I plan to make it up there one of these days....
>^..^<
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
"I've never met a sewing machine I didn't like!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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lacisne88
True Blue Farmgirl
1181 Posts
Chelsey
Lake Stevens
Washington
USA
1181 Posts |
Posted - Apr 05 2009 : 12:39:21 PM
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Yeah I also had a similar problem. So I just created my own chapter. I have posted ads for it on craigslist and have gotten responses to it from interested women. We will have our first meeting soon. We are located in Seattle. You can always start your own chapter and look for interested women to join. :)
Chelsey
Farmgirl Sister #283
http://farmgirlpleasures.blogspot.com/
http://aminiatureworld.blogspot.com/ |
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ruralfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
4309 Posts
Rene'
Prosser
WA
USA
4309 Posts |
Posted - Apr 06 2009 : 08:50:46 AM
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MaryJane and Chelsey,
Congrats on becoming new leaders.. what fun you will have! Chelsey I cant wait for your first meeting make sure to tell us all about it... If I can help in anyway for either of you let me know!
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185
http://farmchicksfarm.blogspot.com/http://renenaturallyspeaking.blogspot.com/
Circumstances made us FRIENDS; MaryJane's has made us SISTERS :) |
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JustBeeingMJ
Farmgirl in Training
27 Posts
Mary Jane
Port Orchard
WA
USA
27 Posts |
Posted - Apr 06 2009 : 4:44:46 PM
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Hey Katmom -
I don't live all that far from Sequim! The Lavender Festival is fabulous and there are tons of people who attend - you'll have a great time!
The weather today is a balmy 70 and I am just heading outside to do a little planting (fuschias, geraniums and pansies! Ny goats are all running around just from the sheer joy of having sunshine!
Hope your day is just as lovely!
Farm Girl #537
It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all.
~Laura Ingalls Wilder |
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JustBeeingMJ
Farmgirl in Training
27 Posts
Mary Jane
Port Orchard
WA
USA
27 Posts |
Posted - Apr 06 2009 : 4:47:57 PM
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Hey Chelsey,
Congratulations on taking the plunge as well! I am excited about having a group and looking forward to seeing what our group will take on as projects and members!
I am totally jazzed!
Hope today finds you with sunshine on you shoulders!
Farm Girl #537
It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all.
~Laura Ingalls Wilder |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
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vtstevens
True Blue Farmgirl
88 Posts
Virginia
Woodinville
WA
USA
88 Posts |
Posted - Nov 23 2009 : 10:55:57 PM
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Chelsey, even though this is an older thread, i emailed you to see about joining your chapter!
getting ready..... |
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ruralfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
4309 Posts
Rene'
Prosser
WA
USA
4309 Posts |
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CherryPie
True Blue Farmgirl
935 Posts
Kimberly Ann
Puyallup
WA
USA
935 Posts |
Posted - Nov 24 2009 : 08:10:25 AM
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I could never find a local chapter either. Maybe I'll start one and see if there are others interested.
Kimberly Ann
Farmgirl Sister #225
Crochet Geek, Newbie Fiddler, Would-be Farmer, Backyard Chicken Rancher |
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CherryPie
True Blue Farmgirl
935 Posts
Kimberly Ann
Puyallup
WA
USA
935 Posts |
Posted - Nov 24 2009 : 12:12:34 PM
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Well, I did it! Here's a link to the blog I set up for the group. Please contact me if you are interested in joining up! http://beesinourbonnetsintheburbs.blogspot.com/
Kimberly Ann
Farmgirl Sister #225
Crochet Geek, Newbie Fiddler, Would-be Farmer, Backyard Chicken Rancher |
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Lizabeth
True Blue Farmgirl
560 Posts
Washington
560 Posts |
Posted - Nov 24 2009 : 7:10:25 PM
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Hi Washington Ladies! There are a few of us in the Southwest area who got together in September. It was a blast!
I've been away from the forum for awhile, but you can always reach me by email.
http://www.handcraftsbyheather.com
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buffypuff
True Blue Farmgirl
1183 Posts
Claudia
Deer Park
WA
USA
1183 Posts |
Posted - Dec 02 2009 : 11:36:41 AM
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I am also relatively new and am trying to find a chapter around Deer Park WA. I have written to one that may be active, but have not received a response. Can you help or make suggestions? Thanks in advance.
Buffypuff/ Claudia
Farmgirl & Sister #870
"Half of success is the assurance of support along the way." cr
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ruralfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
4309 Posts
Rene'
Prosser
WA
USA
4309 Posts |
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