Crochet Guild of America:
2004 Conferences

The eleventh annual CHAIN LINK Crochet Conference was held July 21-25, 2004 at the Radisson Hotel at the Center of New Hampshire in Manchester, New Hampshire. The CGOA national conference was held jointly with The Knitting Guild Association's regional conference. Joint events with TKGA included the Wednesday night PJ/Pizza Party & Sock Contest, the Friday morning Designer Fashion Show & Breakfast, and the CYCA Time Trials for Fastest Knitter and Crocheter.

Gwen Blakley Kinsler was the keynote speaker and presented a slide show looking back at the first decade of the Crochet Guild of America.

A record 258 crocheters attended and14 teachers taught 62 classes. In addition, there were three membership appreciation demos: Hairpin Lace by Lydia Borin, Thread Crochet by Kathie Earle, Bead Crochet by Theresa Grandstaff, and the Professional Development Day organized by CGOA Professional Development Chairperson Darla Fanton.

CGOA members conducted their Annual Business Meeting and elected John Boggs, Linda Carter, Cher Coburn-Mueller and Jacque Kurman to the Board of Directors.

The Hook Collectors Special Interest Group offered CGOA's fourth commemorative crochet hook and held their annual meeting.

Anne Smark of Jawak Inc. sponsored a coffee break; Dynamic Resource Group (DRG) sponsored the tote bags; and Caron International sponsored the Fashion Show.

The FiberArts Market featured 35 vendors and 53 booths and was open for 3 days of shopping, plus a special preview on Thursday evening.

The Juried Exhibit was on display for 4 days.

The Fashion Show on Saturday evening featuring 45 crocheted garments and accessories by 25 crocheters.

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