September 1985 | The first meeting was held. | |
November 1985 | The first newsletter was published. | |
July 1986 | The Guild logo was first used. | |
September 1986 | Initial 30 person membership had grown to 100 members and the first directory was distributed. | |
January 1987 | The Guild Library was established. | |
November 1987 | The first library exhibit was displayed at the Thornhill Branch of the St. Louis County Library. A picture of this display appeared in the Post-Dispatch and inspired dozens of calls inquiring about the Guild. | |
1990 | The first local workshop, taught by Guild members, was held. | |
1994 | The Guild website was launched. | |
Spring 1994 | The first visiting teacher workshop was held with instructor Sandra Beadle. | |
May 2004 | Our first knitters' retreat was held at Cedar Creek Conference Center, New Haven, MO. | |
February 2008 | Ravelry group established: Greater St Louis Knitters' Guild Ravelry Group. | |
March 2010 | PayPal was set up as an option for paying dues. | |
May 2010 | The Guild was granted Not for Profit status. | |