ECQG Basket Bulletin Page 1 East Cobb Quilters’ Guild August 2015 Volume 21, Issue 8 ECQG Basket Bulletin Refreshments Thanks to all for helping to make Olwynne's send off a great success! For this month, I'm asking those folks with the surname starting with 'S' to please bring in a tasty treat. -- Linda Treasurer's Report 07/31/15 Guild Bank Accounts: Wells Fargo Guild Checking $ 27,485 Cornerstone Bank CD $ 20,290 TOTAL Guild Bank Accounts $ 47,775 Quilt Show Bank Accounts: Wells Fargo Show Checking $ 17,975 TOTAL Bank Accounts $ 65,750 In August, we will be joined by Susan Purney Mark. Her work spans the breadth of quilt making from contemporary piecing and applique to surface design techniques such as dyeing, painting, screen printing and image transfers. Most recently she has focused on soy wax resists and has recently released an instructional DVD on many of the techniques she is currently teaching across North America. Her work is known for its use of traditional methods with contemporary design and materials. Over the last 20 years, Susan has used her textile art to explore the world of color, design and pattern – with stunning results. Susan has studied Design, Patchwork and Embroidery with the prestigious City & Guilds Institute of London, England and has studied with internationally acclaimed teachers/quilt makers Nancy Crow, Jan Meyers Newbury, Elin Noble, Gail Harker and Ruth Issett. There are still a few spaces left for Susan’s Saturday, Aug. 29 class called Give and Take. This great method produces stunning results. Check out the examples, get the supply list and the registration form on the website. The evening guild program will be announced later by Shelby Smith Learn more about Susan and see her stunning gallery of art at www.susanpm.com Susan Purney Mark
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East Cobb Quilters’ Guild August 2015 Volume 21, Issue 8
ECQG Basket Bulletin
Refreshments
Thanks to all for helping to make Olwynne's send off a great success! For this month, I'm asking those folks with the surname starting with
'S' to please bring in a tasty treat. -- Linda
Treasurer's Report 07/31/15 Guild Bank Accounts:
Wells Fargo Guild Checking $ 27,485
Cornerstone Bank CD $ 20,290
TOTAL Guild Bank Accounts $ 47,775
Quilt Show Bank Accounts:
Wells Fargo Show Checking $ 17,975
TOTAL Bank Accounts $ 65,750
In August, we will be joined by Susan Purney Mark. Her work spans the breadth of quilt making from contemporary piecing and applique to surface design techniques such as dyeing, painting, screen printing and image transfers. Most recently she has focused on soy wax resists and has recently released an instructional DVD on many of the techniques she is currently teaching across North America. Her work is known for its use of traditional methods with contemporary design and materials. Over the last 20 years, Susan has used her textile art to explore the world of color, design and pattern – with stunning results. Susan has studied Design, Patchwork and Embroidery with the prestigious City & Guilds Institute of London, England and has studied with internationally acclaimed teachers/quilt makers Nancy Crow, Jan Meyers Newbury, Elin Noble, Gail Harker and Ruth Issett. There are still a few spaces left for Susan’s Saturday, Aug. 29 class called Give and Take. This great method produces stunning results. Check out the examples, get the supply list and the registration form on the website. The evening guild program will be announced later by Shelby Smith Learn more about Susan and see her stunning gallery of art at www.susanpm.com
Hi Quilty friends! Where has the summer gone? School will be back in session soon. This is a happy time if you have young ones still at home, since it means more time to sew! At our August meeting, we have Susan Purney Mark coming for a class and lecture. Sadly, her Thursday class has been cancelled due to lack of sign ups. But the Saturday class still has some slots open. It is called Give and Take and looks like a fun one! It works with positive and negative images. Remember Jan Cunningham's wonderful turquoise and black quilt? It's easier than it looks and is sure to make a stunning design. There will be no Meet and Greet at the Thursday evening meeting since Susan will not be coming in time for that. No doubt Shelby has something interesting up her sleeve! In September, all of you Featherweight lovers will have the opportunity to learn everything you ever wanted to know about your machines! The same class is offered on both Thursday and Saturday, so only sign up for one. Enjoy the last days of summer. Hopefully, we'll have a break in the heat soon! I'm spending a week at the beach with my extended family. There will be no time to sew, but lots of good bonding! See you August 27 and 28. -- Vickie
East Cobb Quilters’ Guild
• ECQG meets monthly, (except November) on the last Friday of the month. Social time starts at 9:15 am at the Parish Center of St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 4905 Roswell Road NE, Marietta, GA.
• Meetings end at noon. • The evening group meets at 6:45 pm on
the Thursday prior to the regular Friday guild meeting at Mt. Bethel Community Center at 4608 Lower Roswell Road.
• This is their new location!
Treasurer This week our Treasurer, Amy Knoespel, resigned her post for the remainder of the year. After an emergency meeting of the Board, we unanimously elected PJ Culp to finish out the term. PJ is just finishing up the books for the Quilt Show and kindly agreed to step in. Thank you, PJ! -- Vickie
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Want to Pre-order Mickey Depre’s new book? Mickey Depre's new book Half Scrap Quilts will be available in September. Mickey is making personally autographed copies of her new book Half Scrap Quilts available to our guild for $24 each (tax included). Christie Stevens will have forms available at the guild meeting in August. All books will be shipped to Christie and she will distribute them.
Looking Ahead Nova Montgomery is an award winning quilter and quilt historian who loves sharing her passion for quilts and quilt history with audiences and workshop participants. Nova’s specialty is the Singer Featherweight 221. She teaches a highly acclaimed Maintenance Workshop on the Singer Featherweight and carries a full line of Singer Featherweight parts and accessories on her website. Nova has been quilting since 1980 – all by hand until 2004! About the time she began using her sewing machine, she also began teaching and lecturing about quilt history, quilting and of course, her beloved Featherweights. Her stitching workshops include hand applique’, cathedral windows and pieced quilts that feature her time-saving techniques. Both her Thursday and Saturday classes are full and have a waiting list so you will not want to miss her meet and greet on Thursday night at the evening meeting or her lecture, “Century of Progress” on Friday morning. You can learn more about Nova and her work at www.novamontgomery.com Visit Nova’s website at: www.novamontgomery.com
*Expenses to date are $43,039. Plus we will be donating $700 to YWCA in October guild meeting. Additional expenses and income may be reported but expected to be negligible
If you want more detail, please contact Carolyn Powers.
Nominating Committee at Work The Nominating Committee has begun work to develop a slate of officers for 2016 and a list of committee appointments for our next President. As provided in our by-laws, the Committee is chaired by the Guild Secretary and includes the 1st and 3rd Vice Presidents. In addition to Robin Meyer, Andi Barney and Jeanette Walton (who hold those offices), President Vickie Lord has also appointed Deborah Jones, Kay Harper, Lynn Rinehart and Shelby Smith. Guild leadership is rewarding! Not only does it enable members to “give back” to the Guild, but it opens doors to new friendships and experiences. Everyone with an interest in serving is encouraged to contact Robin Meyer ([email protected]) or Andi Barney ([email protected]) or any other member of the Committee. Opportunities come in all sizes – large and small – and utilize a variety of talents. The Nominating Committee will complete its work by fall, so that the 2016 officers can stand for election at the December holiday part and Executive Committee introduced at that same meeting.
Ooops! At the July meeting, we amended the June minutes in error, so we will need to fix that at our meeting in August. In July, Treasurer Amy Knoespel provided bank balances that were different than those in the newsletter. An assumption was made that those numbers were in the minutes and so we amended the minutes. But, they were not in the minutes, but rather in a separate article. So the June minutes should not have been amended. Got that? In summary, the minutes were fine and didn’t need to be amended. If you have questions, please email Secretary Robin Meyer at [email protected]. Our apologies for the confusion!
Looking for blocks!! Quilts of Valor is looking for quilt blocks to use at their next sew-in. The pattern isn’t important; they should just be red, white and blue. They need to be squared up to 12 ½” unfinished. And if you have any patriotic fabrics to donate to the project, please let Pat know! If you are interested in helping, look in the back of the Newsletter for more detailed information! Pat Kilmark, volunteer 404-281-9354
Dear Members, It has come to our attention that everyone of us has had complaints about the excess noise during our meetings. We also have members who don't come because they have hearing aids and can't hear... no matter where they sit.. The acoustics in the high ceiling also allow the conversations to be heard up front at the podium. We would ask that you take your conversations outside of the meeting room if necessary or wait until the break. Let's not be "rude" to those who need to speak to the whole group and to those who really want to listen to what's going on. Thank you for understanding..... -- ECQG Committee Board
Bring in your comfort quilt! Why not sew something up while it is too hot to get outside? The August meeting would be a good time to come bearing gifts of quilts for DFACS kids. We are 1/4 on the way to our goal for this year. See you at the community quilt table at the next meeting. You don't have to wait until the program in October. -- Sherry and Laura
Sunshine It is glorious Summertime and there is plenty of SUNSHINE outside, but we still have members who could use a bit of SUNSHINE in their mailboxes. If you know of someone who could use a little SUNSHINE please contact: Jan Cunningham at [email protected] or 770 424 7568.
Membership Welcome to our new and rejoining members! Our membership stands at 297 as of this month. If you need contact information in the meantime, please contact Membership Chair,
Please welcome our new and rejoining members: • Diana Baber (New) • Faye George (New) • Jan Gillespie Delong (Rejoin)
Online Directory Since we do not publish contact information for new members in our newsletter, please contact Membership Chair Jeanette Walton at [email protected] if you would like contact information.
East Cobb Quilters’ Guild General Meeting Minutes The Catholic Church of St. Ann’s, Marietta, GA
July 31st, 2015 The meeting was called to order at 9:35am by President Vickie Lord. Treasurer’s Report – Amy Knoespel presented the Treasurers’ report by stating the following bank balances as of June 30, 2015: $26,589.85 in the Guild account, $23,356.47 in the Quilt Show Account, $30,290.21 in the CD, for a total of $80,236.53. Amy noted that the information printed in the most recent newsletter was incorrect, because it did not reflect transfers between accounts. Minutes -- Vickie referenced the minutes of the June 26th meeting published in the newsletter and asked for a motion to approve them with the corrections to the Treasurers Report provided by Amy. Shiras Guion made the motion, which was seconded by Helena Krapp. The motion passed on a voice vote. New Bees – Andi Barney reported for Michelle Rook that the most recent meeting of the New Bees included 6 new members. Andi further explained the formation of new bee groups based on where members live or their quilting interests. Everyone is welcome to attend a New Bee meeting. Evening Group – Bella Bamert invited new and veteran members to attend the Evening Group meetings, explaining that often the program was different from that at the day meeting. Hospitality – Alycia Davis announced that 7 guests were present and introduced them. Challenge Quilts – Melinda Rushing reminded members of the 2016 challenge, “Inspired by Dance” recommended two quilting books associated with dance. Melinda indicated that one was in the ECQG Library. Programs – Christie Stevens announced that Susan Purney Mark will be coming in August. The Thursday workshop has been cancelled due to lack of registration and space remains in the Saturday workshop. In September, Nova Montgomery will teach two classes on Featherweight ownership and maintenance. The Thursday class is full with a waiting list and a few spaces remain for Saturday. There is no meeting in November and the Holiday Party will be the second Friday in December. Christie also asked for help with transportation in September. Community Service – Sherry Steinway reported that quilts, placemats and pillowcases had been turned in today and thanked everyone for their support.
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East Cobb Quilters’ Guild General Meeting Minutes The Catholic Church of St. Ann’s, Marietta, GA
July 31st, 2015 Continued
Nominating Committee – Robin Meyer explained the Nominating Committee make up and process. The guild bylaws establish the Secretary as the Chair of the Committee and place the 1st and 3rd Vice Presidents on it. The President then appoints additional members, and Vickie has appointed Deborah Jones, Shelby Smith, Kay Harper and Lynn Rinehart. The Committee has met and is working to fill the elected officer positions and provide the next president with a list of committee chair appointments, too. Robin remarked on the benefits of getting involved in the Guild and encouraged anyone with interest in the Executive Committee to be in touch with someone on the Nominating Committee. Jelly Roll Club – Nancy Hutchinson asked for members to contact her if they are interested in getting together to use jelly roll strips to sew community service quilts. Membership – Jeanette Walton announced that 111 members were present and that current membership stood at 293. Jeanette also reminded members that the Directory is created in paper form only once each year in March. Electronic copies with updates are available at any time by emailing Jeanette. Door Prizes – Judy Alexander awarded door prizes to 4 attendees. Refreshments – Vickie recognized Olwynne Crampton’s long service as Chair of the Refreshments Committee by presenting her with a basket of fat quarters. Olwynne is moving out of the area. Vickie recognized Linda Carriero, who is the 2015 Chair of this Committee. Show and Tell – Helena Krapp assisted members in showing their quilts and making announcements. Break Program – Jan Cunningham introduced Anne Anderberg, Linda Simons and Melinda Fulkerson, all of whom spoke about their quilts and showed dozens of their wonderful creations. The meeting was adjourned at noon. Respectfully submitted, Robin Meyer Secretary
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East Cobb Quilters’ Guild Executive Committee Meeting Minutes East Cobb Library, Marietta, GA
August 7th, 2015
Present:
President Vickie Lord called the meeting to order at 11:05. Vickie announced that Amy Knoespel had resigned as Treasurer and that the Board, acting under our bylaws, had voted to appoint PJ Culp to fill the remainder of her term. Vickie, with appreciative gestures from others on the Executive Committee, thanked PJ for her willingness to step in and help out. Treasurer -- PJ reported that she had met with Amy before the meeting and received the books and records. PJ continued by saying that she expected a smooth transition. PJ indicated that she would be contacting everyone soon asking for input on the 2016 budget. She will present the budget to the Board in September, the EC in October and then it will be published in the November/December newsletter and voted on by the Guild in December. Exhibit at Mable House Arts Center – Robin Meyer reported that the South Cobb Arts Alliance, which operates the gallery at the Mable House Arts Center, wants to present an art quilt exhibit in 2017, and has asked for our help in contacting art quilt organizations and art quilters with their call for entries. Nominating Committee – Robin, in her role as Secretary, reported that the Nominating Committee, which she chairs, has begun work and asked all present to make suggestions of members who might be good candidates for EC roles.
Vickie Lord President
Robin Meyer Secretary
PJ Culp Treasurer
Carolyn Powers Quilt Show
Deborah Jones Quilt Show (nonvoting)
Bella Bamert Evening Group Liaison
Devon Pfief Library
Jan Cunningham Sunshine
Laura Bishop Community Service
Ben Hollingsworth Past President
Judy Alexander Door Prizes
Melinda Rushing Challenge
Helena Krapp Show and Tell
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East Cobb Quilters’ Guild Executive Committee Meeting Minutes East Cobb Library, Marietta, GA
August 7th, 2015 continued
Programs – Jan Cunningham reported for Christie Stevens that the Thursday class with Susan Mark has been cancelled due to lack of interest but that the Saturday class has 14 students so far. Both of Nova Montgomery’s October classes are full, with a wait list for Thursday. Jan listed the speakers for 2016-2018 and asked for suggestions as well. A discussion ensued as to ways to publicize upcoming workshops. Community Service – Laura Bishop reported that 50 quilts had been received so far, and that most quilts are donated in October. In 2014, 175 quilts were donated. Discussion was held that focused on the need to clarify that there are only 3 “official” guild Community Service projects – Quilts for DFCS, Placemats for Meals on Wheels and Pillowcases for ConKerr Cancer. As a group, it was decided to ask that makers of Community Service Donations participate in Show and Tell and then visit the Community Service table to make their donation. Bulletin Board – Vickie reported for Pat Allen that the hexie class at the library was very successful and thanked Stella Lang again for teaching it. The library enjoyed having Melinda Fulkerson’s Nancy Drew quilt, and Vickie asked that we look for other quilts with book themes. Challenge Quilts – Melinda Rushing reported that the Pinterest board was attracting followers and reminded everyone that challenges were a good opportunity to stretch one’s skills. Evening Group – Bella Bamert reported that most meetings have about 30 attendees. The leadership will meet on September 13 at 10am at La Madelaine to plan for next year, especially programs in months that speaker from the Program Committee is not available. Library – Devon Pfeif told the group that Sally Joerger has been helping with the Library and that they would be re-cataloging in August, so that books could be located by topic and displayed by topic. Some new bins will be purchased to better store books. There will be a book sale in October, and donations of books are welcome as well. The Library will not be open at the October meeting for check out, due to the sale. Show and Tell – Helena Krapp discussed the problem that noise presents during Show and Tell, and the conversation touched on noise from individual conversations during other parts of the meeting. Jan offered to contact the church about using better speakers in the future. Other ways to quiet the group were also suggested.
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East Cobb Quilters’ Guild Executive Committee Meeting Minutes East Cobb Library, Marietta, GA
August 7th, 2015 continued
Membership – Robin offered to send an updated directory to all members of the EC. Venue – Vickie will contact St. Ann’s concerning the 2016 contract and dates for 2017 meeting. Georgia Quilt Council – Jan indicated that GQC members had been asked to bring door prize baskets from their guilds to the summer convention and retreat. Following some discussion, Jan moved that ECQG not send a door prize to the GQC. Helena seconded the motion, which passed unanimously on a voice vote. With there being no further business, Vickie adjourned the meeting at 12:40pm. Respectfully Submitted, Robin Meyer Secretary
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July Show and Tell Cathy Alvarez Still I Rise
Dawnette Branson You are Here
Barb Gemmell 2 Tote Bag
Shiras Guion Ann's Stars
Naralie Custer Christmas Tree
Linda Bailey Red flowers
Linda Bailey Bugapalooza
Colleen Olsen Hunter's Star
Colleen Olsen Kathy's Star
Bonita Brooks The Cabin Quilt
Melinda Rushing Rainbow Filly
Beth Dirden Mosaic Floor
Bonnie Davidson 4 beach bags
Randy Case 157 minutes of play
Debbie Schneider Going Home
Pat Deacon July Sunshine
July Daytime Show and Tell
Show & Tell Thank you to all the members who had projects to show in spite of participating in the work at the Quilt Show. Also, thank you for PRINTING your name and project on the sign-in sheet so I could read it! .....couldn't do without DAWNETTE'S help. Keep those needles going, -- Helena Krapp
Still I Rise by Cathy Alvarez You Are Here by Dawnette Branson
Two Bags by Barb Gemmell
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July Daytime Show and Tell
Ann's Stars by Shiras Guion
Christmas Tree by Natalie Custer
Red Flowers by Linda Bailey
Kathy's Star by Colleen Olsen The Cabin Quilt by Bonita Brooks
Rainbow Filly by Melinda Rushing
Mosaic Floor by Beth Virden 4 Beach Bags by Bonnie Davidson
157 Minutes of Play by Randy Case
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July Daytime Show and Tell
July Sunshine by Pat Deacon
Going Home by Debby Schneider
Thank you to Olwynne!!
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East Cobb Quilters’ Guild Evening Meeting Minutes July 30th, 2015 by Diana Quinn
Shelby Smith, evening leader, called the meeting to order at 6:50 p.m. The Evening Guild Member quilter extraordinaire Pam Cobb presented her sewing process and provided tips to the group. Pam has been sewing for 32 years, she has a family, is active on-line, and is a pattern tester. She holds an engineering degree from Georgia Tech, but later on she switched to marketing (much to her parents dismay). She does sleep, and she is generally a one project at-a-time girl. Although, she always has a hand project in the works that may take years. Pam explained what she calls her P/AM ing Process (Process / Achievable / Moments) Pam explained her processes around organizing her sewing room and her quilting process which results her what she calls “Achievable Moments”. Upcoming Programs (Christie Stevens) August – Susan Purney Mark. She will be teaching a workshop called Shattered Angles. There are still openings for the Saturday class and the Thursday class needs to be filled. September – Nova Montgomery. She will be teaching a workshop on the maintenance and care of featherweight machines. October –Parade of comfort quilts, Charity quilt turn in. Committee Reports:
Bella Bamert - Night Guild Liaison – encouraged day members to join the night meeting. The evening group is very friendly and good show and tell. New Bees – Andi Barney for Michele Rook - a way to connect with other members. Forming smaller groups of like-minded individuals. Michele usually meets at Whole Foods at Merchants Walk for those who might want to join a Sewing Bee. Membership (Pat Deacon) 31 members were in attendance. Visitor new member Diana in attendance. New members, Doreen and Pat from Woodstock. Library – Chris Sizemore, we welcome suggestions for the library. Nominating Committee – Some of the members of the Committee are: Andy Barney, Robin Meyer, Debra Jones, Kay Harper, Lynn Rinehart, Shelby Smith. There are many jobs openings. Job descriptions are on the website. If your interested in a position let one of these people know.
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East Cobb Quilters’ Guild Evening Meeting Minutes July 30th, 2015
continued The date for the Evening Guild 2016 planning meeting will be on Sunday, September 13th at La Madeleine on Roswell Rd at 10:00 a.m. If you can’t attend please send your ideas to Shelby Smith. Brown Bag Challenge The group exchanged the Brown Bags with the (5) Fat Quarters in them. The finished projects are due at October evening meeting. A part of each of the five (5) Fat Quarters must be included in the completed project. Up to two (2) additional fabrics in any quantity can be added. Any unused fabrics from the Fat Quarters are to be returned to the original owner. If you can’t come to the October please get your completed project to the meeting!
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July Show and Tell Pat Deacon Tell - When hand sewing the binding she rolls up the quilt and then puts the quilt
on her lap.
Quilt- July Sunshine – Wedding Present using the Turning 20 Pattern
Susan Saetz FMQ Dragonfly and Modern Placemats
Jane Madsen FMQ 2013 Round Robin
Pam Cobb Candice Bag - Lazy Girl Designs
Hydrangea Baby Quilt – Charity Quilt
Harry Potter Bookshelf Quilt
Linda Bitley 1930’s Nine Patch - Charity Quilt
Karen Kaderlik Row by Row Bag Tote Bag
Tell: Went Row by Rowing with Pat Deacon, went to 1 Georgia Shop and 8
Chattanooga area shops.
July Evening Show and Tell
Shelby Smith kicks off the meeting!
Pam Cobb - our surprise speaker!
July Sunshine by Pat Deacon
Dragonfly Placemats by Susan Saetz
Modern Placemats by Susan Saetz
2013 Round Robin by Jane Madsen
Candice Bag by Pam Cobb
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Hydrangea Baby Quilt by Pam Cobb
Back Hydrangea Quilt by Pam Cobb
Harry Potter Bookshelf Quilt by Pam Cobb
1930’s Nine Patch by Linda Bitley
Row by Row Bag Tote by Karen Kaderlik
Christie Stevens - Telling about upcoming programs and workshops
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Newsletter Information The newsletter is published every month, except for a combined Nov/Dec issue. The deadline for articles and information is the 2nd of each month. Ads must be prepaid and information received by the 2nd of each month. Please email your articles, quilt labels, and ad information to [email protected].
COME HAVE FUN SEWING FOR THE QUILTS OF VALOR!! We had a wonderful Stitch-In day last Thursday at the E. Cobb Government Center. The next two dates to come and join the fun are:
Thursday, September 10th, 2015 Thursday, October 8th, 2015
Time: 8:30 AM (or whenever you can get there, until 4:30pm or until you need to leave). Lunch is provided, just let me know you'll be attending. Bring your supplies and equipment you plan to use during the day. Bring 8 or more blocks for a QOV & you'll receive free 108" wide backing AND Hobbs batting. You may go to www.QOVF.org for more information about Quilts of Valor for our service men and women and our veterans. Thank you, Pat Kilmark, volunteer 404-281-9354
