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Farmgirl Chapter Chatter:  starting a chapter  |
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horselover
Farmgirl in Training
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marie
monroe
ga
USA
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 Posted - Feb 12 2011 : 1:21:02 PM
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Congrats! on starting your chapter, I know you will enjoy meeting the farmgirls in your area I certainly have. Good luck!!!
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prairie
Farmgirl in Training
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Anna
Plainfield
IL
USA
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Posted - Feb 25 2011 : 09:53:29 AM
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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
Farmgirl in Training
22 Posts
marie
monroe
ga
USA
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Posted - Feb 25 2011 : 1:16:46 PM
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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!!!!
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prairie
Farmgirl in Training
13 Posts
Anna
Plainfield
IL
USA
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Posted - Feb 25 2011 : 3:39:57 PM
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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
Farmgirl in Training
22 Posts
marie
monroe
ga
USA
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Posted - Feb 26 2011 : 08:22:33 AM
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THANK YOU ANNA, THAT REALLY CLEARED UP ALOT!!!!
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Susan Domer
Farmgirl in Training
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Susan
Craig
Colorado
USA
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Posted - Feb 26 2011 : 8:54:00 PM
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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
Farmgirl in Training
22 Posts
marie
monroe
ga
USA
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Posted - Feb 27 2011 : 5:18:58 PM
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Thanks Susan, great info good luck Yampa Valley Hen and Chicks.
Bridlewood Farm |
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FG Vicki
Farmgirl in Training
27 Posts
Vicki M
Etna
CA
USA
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Posted - Mar 14 2011 : 5:59:31 PM
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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"
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ChickieMama
True Blue Farmgirl
303 Posts
Angela
Banks
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Mar 14 2011 : 6:55:11 PM
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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
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ChickieMama
True Blue Farmgirl
303 Posts
Angela
Banks
Oregon
USA
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luv2farmnd
True Blue Farmgirl
53 Posts
Dona
Northwood
North Dakota
USA
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Posted - Mar 17 2011 : 6:46:51 PM
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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!
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
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kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Mar 17 2011 : 7:06:07 PM
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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
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Susan Domer
Farmgirl in Training
26 Posts
Susan
Craig
Colorado
USA
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Posted - Mar 18 2011 : 09:49:02 AM
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| 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 |
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Moonshines
True Blue Farmgirl
110 Posts
Lorrae
Craig
Co
USA
110 Posts |
Posted - Mar 18 2011 : 10:57:19 AM
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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
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horselover
Farmgirl in Training
22 Posts
marie
monroe
ga
USA
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Posted - Mar 19 2011 : 6:29:32 PM
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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!!
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Dixie Liz
Farmgirl in Training
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Elizabeth
Fayetteville
Georgia
USA
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Posted - Mar 21 2011 : 12:25:58 PM
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| 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. |
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horselover
Farmgirl in Training
22 Posts
marie
monroe
ga
USA
22 Posts |
Posted - Mar 21 2011 : 5:19:59 PM
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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 |
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Dixie Liz
Farmgirl in Training
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Elizabeth
Fayetteville
Georgia
USA
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Posted - Mar 22 2011 : 07:45:10 AM
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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
Farmgirl in Training
22 Posts
marie
monroe
ga
USA
22 Posts |
Posted - Mar 23 2011 : 2:05:32 PM
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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 |
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