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Potters Guild of British Columbia

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JANUARY 1593

ISSN 6319 412x

The ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, scheduled for January has been
postponed until February 25, 1993. The decision to do so has
been based upon the fact that it is impossible to have a
year-end statement prepared by late January. In recent
years, we have only been able to report in a very general
fashion about the financial state of the Guild, and given
that decisions have been made this fall which affect those
members selling in the Gallery of BC Ceramics, it was felt
that discussion would be more meaningful for everyone if
year-end statements Were prepared in advance of the meeting.

PRESIDENT'S ANNUAL REPORT

The annual report provides an opportunity to review
achievements. Despite difficult economic circumstances, we
were able to sustain a vigorous program of activities. That
being said, 1992 was a difficult year. The recession began
to make serious inroads into our finances and threatened our
ability to continue programs. The Board was obliged to
tighten the rein on finances, and with great reluctance
decided not to award our two annual scholarships in 1993.

Sales in 1992 in the Gallery have shown an overall decrease
from 199] of about 12%. Concern that this trend might
continue into 1993 and jeopardize our ability to keep the
Gallery open, obliged us to increase the commssion an
Gallery sales to 50%, with the understanding that the Gallery
would revert to the former 60/40 split when econamc
conditions improve. I am pleased to report that December
sales showed an improvement over December "31 of about 5%,
and we may have turmed the corner. Thanks are due to the
Gallery staff, and to the Gallery volunteers who assisted

over the three months up until Christmas for their
contributions.

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Entries are slow coming in;
at the mament, there are only
five in hand, and unless
there are 25 by the end of
January, we may be forced to
cancel. We know you're out
there, possibly unsure about
your work or pieces at the
moment. Don't worry if it
hasn't a name or description
at this point. That can come
later. We do need to hear
from every one of you who
wants to take part.

John Chalke as juror wiil
also give a one or two-day
workshop session for the
Guild in late March.

Hope to hear from you soon,

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