Newsletter+November+2014

Nov. 5, 2014   Editor: Donna McDade __TONIGHT’S PROGRAM__ Quilt of Valor presentation to Ken Bass who served in Iraq. He sponsors Battle Buddies , which is service dogs to veterans, and will speak about it. The Battle Buddy Foundation (TBBF), was cofounded by Marine infantry combat veterans. TBBF is dedicated to serving our brothers/sisters in arms struggling with PTSD and other combat related injuries.

As an incorporated nonprofit organization, The Battle Buddy Foundation will offer treatment for Post Traumatic Stress through individual, group, and marital counseling at our Battle Buddy Foundation Centers. TBBF will have a separate program with a special focus on service dog placement.

TBBF will also work with local Veteran’s Courts to assist with diversion/treatment programs. TBBF will work to remove the stigma associated with Post Traumatic Stress on a national level, educate the public, and help guide our nation’s wounded Veterans to the needed resources.

TBBF is currently working to build the infrastructure to implement a service dog breeding and training program. It is designed to include the veteran in his/her service dog’s training, and maximize the service team’s bond early on in the development and training stages. All of the service dogs will be placed with the veterans after 8 weeks of age, and will train and prepare for the certification training/testing that will take place on the service dog’s 1st birthday. All of the service dog teams will meet for a week of intense training, ending with full service dog certifications. __NEXT MONTH__ Dec. 10 Our holiday meal. We are to bring a covered dish and beverage. The guild will provide a ham, decorations, and service. The meeting will start at 6 PM. Saturday Sews Nov. 8 – your choice of table centerpiece or candle mat. Dec. – none <span class="s18" style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);">Jan. 17 - TBD <span class="s24" style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);">New Date: Jan. 14 meeting <span class="s17" style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);">WIKI: We now have a new way to enter the Wiki space: All you have to do is log into the web site, <span style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);"> http://www.bbqg.wikispaces.com/ <span class="s17" style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);"> and you are in. No password needed. It is very simple. <span class="s26" style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);">__Retreat:__ <span class="s17" style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);"> In March. More information later. There is a slight increase in the fee. It will now be $140 for members and $160 for non-members. Do you have something you’d like to teach? Please get the information to the retreat committee. <span class="s26" style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);">__Nominating Committee.__ <span class="s17" style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);">Norma Barnes, Cindy Dean, Regina Hobbs. When you get a call from them, please consider running for an office. It is a great way to learn more about other members. <span class="s26" style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);">__Quilt Shows__ <span class="s17" style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);">The quilt show season is almost to an end. They will start again in March. <span class="s18" style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);">Oct 18-Dec. 5. Fitton Art Center, Hamilton. Exhibit of 4 fiber artists. Reception Nov. 8, 5:30 – 7:30pm <span class="s17" style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);">November 28-30 Winterfair <span class="s28" style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);">www.winterfair.org <span class="s17" style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);">(Usually not quilts but great art work—some local Guild’s will have a booth on 2nd level) <span class="s17" style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);">Northern Kentucky Convention Center Friday-Sunday F-Sat 10-5 Sun 11-4