Dallas Needlework
& Textile Guild
DNTG Charms Incentive Program 2024 - 2025
The purpose of this program is to increase member participation in DNTG events. Members can earn charms during our fiscal year (June-May) by:
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Participating in any DNTG activity 12 times during the year
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Completing a workshop, education, program, or GCC project
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Bringing Show & Tell to a General meeting
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Posting on our Facebook Group
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Completing a DNTG annual Stitch-a-long or Sampler project
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Getting a new member
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Going to seminars / ReTreat
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And many more!
There are 22 charms you can collect - and if you came to the September coffee, you are eligible for a bonus charm! At the end of the year, everyone who has participated will receive a year charm. The year charms will be handed out at our May luncheon.
Charms will be awarded at the end of every General meeting. You cannot double dip! So, if you claim a charm for completing a workshop project, and it’s also on your MAGIC list, you’ll have to decide which charm you want. You may not get two charms for one project – or get multiple of the same charm. So, if you bring Show & Tell to every general meeting, you’ll only receive one charm for the year.
How Do I Participate?
A card file will be at all General meetings. Cards are arranged by FIRST name.
Blank cards are at the back.
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Find your card
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Indicate the charms you are eligible for each month
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List the name of the piece that qualifies for that charm
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Give your card to Paige Guillory
You will receive a keychain with your first charm.
Other things to be aware of:
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MAGIC charms will be awarded in January
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ReTreat charms will be distributed at retreat
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The Sampler project this year is to stitch a strawberry
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The Stitch-a-Long (SAL) project is Christmas Rounds or Mini Stocking Trio
GUIDELINES FOR DNTG CHARM PROGRAM
Charms will be awarded at every General meeting. A member may receive one charm in each category during DNTG’s fiscal year (June-May). An eligible project must be completed the year it is awarded – it does not matter when the project was started. A completed project can only receive a single charm – even if it qualifies in multiple categories.
ACTIVE MEMBER:
This charm is awarded for attending 12 DNTG events (i.e., general mtg, sew day, workshop, ReTreat, etc.).
MAGIC:
This charm is awarded for the completion of projects on your annual Magic list.
SAMPLER:
This charm is awarded for the completion of the annual sampler group project.
STITCH-A-LONG:
This charm is awarded for the completion the annual DNTG Stitch-a-long project.
PROGRAMS:
This charm is awarded for the completion of a DNTG program project.
LONG-TERM PROJECT:
This charm is awarded for the completion of a long-term project.
EDUCATION:
This charm is awarded for the completion of a DNTG education project.
SCR SEMINAR: Star
EGA SEMINAR: Suitcase
This charm is awarded for attending a SCR or EGA seminar.
WORKSHOP:
This charm is awarded for the completion of a DNTG sponsored workshop piece.
CORRESPONDENCE COURSE:
This charm is awarded for the completion of a SCR or EGA Group Correspondence Course.
SHOW & TELL:
This charm is awarded for bringing a piece to Show & Tell at a General meeting.
SOCIAL BUTTERFLY:
This charm is awarded for posting on the DNTG Facebook Group
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS:
This charm is awarded for donating
an item for the DNTG opportunity knocks basket.
EXHIBITS:
This charm is awarded for entering a piece in any competition (i.e., the Texas State Fair, Quilt show, etc.).
RETREAT: Charm appropriate to the year’s theme
This charm is awarded for attending ReTreat.
RECRUIT NEW MEMBER:
This charm is awarded for bringing in a new member.
SERVICE:
This charm is awarded for performing a service for the DNTG board or participating in a DNTG community service project
FINISHING (FABRICATION):
This charm is awarded for completing the decoration/surface appearance of a completed needlework project
EARLY BIRD:
This charm is awarded for being the first to complete a class or group project, first to sign up, etc.
NEW TECHNIQUE:
This charm is awarded for learning a new technique – something you’ve never done before