Apologies: See previous post for comments
The first staff meeting was held yesterday and it was awesome fun. I think all staff meetings should involve the purchasing of fabric and the eating of fine food.Upon arrival, attendees received their badges, unfortunately we didn't have a president but Jan admirably took on the role of Vice president. We also had a Tea-lady and a Work Experience girl. I was very sad to see that we had not attracted a rich patron, but who knows? Maybe at the next meeting.
The first order of business was the purchasing of fabric and it was noted that all staff performed admirably in this area. Some staff may have actually helped themselves to the yet-to-be-unwrapped bolts and one particularly zealous staff member went so far as to "help" by opening some boxes herself. (and no it wasn't me).
After that we headed next door for lunch and got down to business. Discussions ranged from one end of the spectrum to the other and the difficult questions were posed. "What is the difference between a mug-rug and a coaster?" Bold statements were made: " I just don't speak Bunting" and new ideas formed.
It was a perfect day for a get-together and great fun to meet Bellinda ,I can't wait to do it again - although the calendar is looking a little scary at the moment. I'm off to sewjourn again this weekend but don't be jealous, its not all swanning about and crafty holidays - I am teaching Reuben the Donkey at the Drapers of Mt Macedon on Saturday. 
other than that I'll be working on numbers four five and six of a brand new toy. His name is Algar (of course) and I really really like him.
Can I second the fun bit? Great day, great food, even if I didn't make a cuppa all day...! You didn't tell me about the rich patron lurking in the bag.....????
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when you find the rich patron let me know.........i'll be there..........glad you had a nice time together.........
ReplyDeleteWhat a helpful bunch!
ReplyDeleteMInute accepted and second.
ReplyDeleteAmendment requested - apologise not included...
Issues to raise for next meeting - meeting to be held in the vicinity of Hobart Town, Tasmania.
I would have helped open the box! My label can be box opener assistant...
I can't believe that not everybody speaks Bunting..it's such a cheerful language and is broadcast far and wide in many dialects on holidays! Still, I guess there are some who prefer to speak only in their own language.
ReplyDeleteIf only all staff meetings were this civilised!! lol
ReplyDeleteSounds like the best kind of staff meeting - fun!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sad to have missed the meeting. I'm fluent on bunting, so let me know if you need a translator next time!
ReplyDeleteooohh look at all that fabric. its been awhile..i think i feel a new order ITCh coming on..
ReplyDeleteThat was definitely the best staff meeting I have ever attended (and I'm not just saying that because I got the vice-president badge, Jod!) All staff contributed to the various debates and of course the organisation of said meeting was awesome (and so was the strawberry tart!)
ReplyDeleteOMG! The pictures of fabric and stash - divine!
ReplyDeleteSounds like lots of fun was had by all.
ReplyDeleteSorry to have missed the meeting. Hopefully will make the next one - happy to fill the roles of Media, Marketing or Research and Development (particularly if this includes fondling fabric) should they be available at the next meeting.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fun time was had by all.
So sorry to have missed out. Seems you covered many important topics. I could have been your rich patron if only Julia would increase the funds a little! Cherrie
ReplyDeleteCan I be 'International Trade' or 'International Community Liason' when I get to a staff meeting?
ReplyDeleteYour day sounds much more ace fun than mine although, had I known it was a position to be filled, I am sure I could have located a 'Rich Patron' during my Liberty/Fortnum's/Bond Street schmoozing on Friday.
Wow, that fabric! No suprise that was top of the agenda!
ReplyDeleteLet me know if you find the answer to the Mug Rug/Coaster question. I find it very hard to say Mug Rug, so it's always a coaster to me. x
I see International has already been claimed - I'll do Chief Reminderer then. I'm good at that. :D
ReplyDeleteFun. Fabric. Pretty threads, insufficency of cake.
Sewjourn - dead jealous.
Reuben class - also dead jealous.
Go Algar!?
Cheers,
AJ
Such a fun and inspiring staff meeting. I wish my meetings here at work were filled with as much laughter and yummy food.
ReplyDeleteI forgot to take off my badge and walked around all Saturday afternoon/evening as Treasurer. Doh!
Oooh!! It looks great! i love the name tags!! LOVE!
ReplyDeletei cannot wait to see the new toy. I wish I had the time to make a new softie!!!
I am so glad you had fun I wish i was a fly on the wall with you lot!
ReplyDeleteBut I thought I was the role if "International Trade" officer to inspect the incoming boxed orders to....ummm... make sure that orders were correct and counted for, that quality was up to par and that nothing was lost in the commmunications when communicating with international tradee's. ;) A great day, thank you xx
ReplyDeleteI second Sarah's Motion that the next meeting be scheduled in Hoabrt Town! I'll be Tour Director! I'll book the segways sarah!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you all had so much fun. I see you had no Treasurer... maybe next time I will get that badge. I am a good treasure :)
ReplyDeleteNow that's what I call a successful meeting! What fun!
ReplyDeleteHugs my friend!
Vikki xoxoxoox
Ha! Could I be General Dogs Body? In spirit of course!
ReplyDeleteSounds like my kind of workplace. How does one apply to become a staff member?
ReplyDelete'S no problem Rachael. I'll be International Communications, I get a good rate on phone calls ;-)
ReplyDeleteNow that is my kind of staff meeting! Sounds like fun, Tracey
ReplyDeleteIsn't Sue at Millrose just the loveliest!!! Haven't been to the shop since it moved to the big Mill, but it sounds great!
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