Rather than the term "stress" I prefer "emphasize" or "advocate for." Other than that 3 or 4 is good to me. And I appreciate the OED reference for handbound. Lisa On Sat, Apr 6, 2024 at 7:57 PM Susie Cobbledick via GBWEXEC < gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Susie Cobbledick <Susan.Cobbledick@mobot.org> > To: Communication tool for the GBW Board of Directors < > gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Sat, 6 Apr 2024 23:39:31 +0000 > Subject: [GBW_EXEC] Re: "About" page on website > I could go with 3 or 4. > > Susie Cobbledick > GBWJ Co-editor > ------------------------------ > *From:* GBW President <president@guildofbookworkers.org> > *Sent:* Saturday, April 6, 2024 11:35 AM > *To:* Communication tool for the GBW Board of Directors < > gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org> > *Subject:* [GBW_EXEC] Re: "About" page on website > > You don't often get email from president@guildofbookworkers.org. Learn > why this is important <https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification> > Hi everyone, > I’ve compiled all the suggestions in this attached document. My preference > would be for the 4th option. I like leaving terms like fine or design out > to make it more inclusive. Many of our members don’t do fine or design > binding and I would like this apply to apply to all our members. > Thanks, > Kate > > > https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dCDDLmKJxntT5MOuGPcePvEn1gqSFR6StiWYcCxhVDY/edit > > > Kate Levy (she/her) > President, Guild of Bookworkers > 505.263.3209 | president@guildofbookworkers.org > > > On Sat, Apr 6, 2024 at 11:25 AM Eliza Gilligan < > membership@guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: > > Now that we've had a few days, what do we think? Don't want to let this > one slip through the cracks. > > I'm good with Marianna's suggestion although I would like to specify > "design binding" instead of just "bindings" > > eliza > > On Mon, Apr 1, 2024 at 2:29 PM Marianna Brotherton Crabbs < > communications@guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: > > Excellent discussion! Happy to make all the edits online once we settle on > our language. Here's my go at it... > > > The Guild upholds the belief that we all share in the > responsibility to sustain the crafts involved with the production of hand > bound books. Its members hope to broaden public awareness of the book arts, > to stimulate the commissions of bindings, and to stress the need for sound > book conservation and restoration. > > Marianna > > > > On Sun, Mar 31, 2024 at 5:09 PM <jafenton67@gmail.com> wrote: > > HI- > > I am not particularly good at word-smithing…but I agree that the language > should be updated. Todd’s suggestion looks fine to me. Maybe tweaking > “…production of fine books…” to address the fine vs design aspect of our > business. Maybe “…production of fine books, artists’ books and design > bindings”. > > But like I said, I am not the word-smithin’ type. > > > > Jodee Fenton, NW Chapter > > > > *From:* GBW Newsletter Editor <newsletter@guildofbookworkers.org> > *Sent:* Friday, March 29, 2024 4:06 PM > *To:* Communication tool for the GBW Board of Directors < > gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org> > *Subject:* [GBW_EXEC] Re: "About" page on website > > > > As an afterthought, how about changing "fine" to "design"? > > > > Have a nice weekend everyone. > > > > Bridget > > > > Newsletter Committee > > guildofbookworkers.org > > > > On Mar 28, 2024, at 5:55 AM, Todd Pattison < > vicepresident@guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: > >  > > Kate, > > > > Thank you so much for getting this conversation started and I really > appreciate that this was brought to the Board's attention by our membership. > > > > I would be fine with shortening the two sentences into one, possibly with > something like this: > > > > Our members are committed to sustaining the crafts involved with the > production of fine books while striving to broaden public awareness of the > hand book arts, stimulate commissions of fine bindings, and stress the need > for sound book conservation and restoration. > > > > Just a suggestion. > > Todd > > > > > > On Wed, Mar 27, 2024 at 5:41 PM Larry Houston < > treasurer@guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: > > Updating the language of the website sounds great! > > > > To answer your question about its history, the verbiage comes from at > least 2009 > <https://web.archive.org/web/20090720060918/http:/www.guildofbookworkers.org/about/index.php> but > is not part of the Bylaws or official documents as far as I can tell. > > > > Note that the language is also used in other locations which may warrant > updates for consistency: > > > > https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guild_of_Bookworkers > > Guild of Book Workers | Facebook > <https://www.facebook.com/groups/bookworkers> (under About) > > https://www.archives.gov/research/alic/reference/books-related-links > > https://www.romoe.com/de/artikel/guildofbookworkers-org_k7v44vj1.html > > > > Larry Houston > > Treasurer, GBW > > cell 920-246-0103 > > > > > > On Wed, Mar 27, 2024 at 3:55 PM eliza gilligan < > elizamariegilligan@gmail.com> wrote: > > Could we just eliminate the first sentence altogether? > > > > Change the next sentence to the verbage below and add it to the end of the > previous paragraph- my 2 cents-- eliza > > > > Its members are still dedicated to broadening public awareness of the hand > book arts, stimulating the commissions of fine bindings, and stressing the > need for sound book conservation and restoration. > > > > On Wed, Mar 27, 2024 at 3:46 PM GBW President < > president@guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: > > Hi everyone, > > It was brought to our attention from a member that the wording on the > About page on the website could use some updating. > > > > "The Guild still believes, as did its founders, that there is a > responsibility among civilized people to sustain the crafts involved with > the production of fine books. Its members hope to broaden public awareness > of the hand book arts, to stimulate commissions of fine bindings, and to > stress the need for sound book conservation and restoration." > > > > With the Guild's focus on DEI, this word choice could be seen as > inappropriate and offensive and could use some updating. Todd brought this > to my attention and shared the concern with the DEI committee as well. The > alternatives of "makers" or "artisans" were proposed, but I wanted to bring > this to you for suggestions before changing it. If anyone happens to know > where this came from or who wrote it, it would be good information to have. > > > > I'd like to change this soon, so if you can let me know your thoughts on > the matter in the next few days, that would be appreciated. > > > > Thanks so much, > > Kate > > > > -- > > Kate Levy (she/her) > > President, Guild of Bookworkers > > 505.263.3209 | president@guildofbookworkers.org > > _______________________________________________ > GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org > To unsubscribe send an email to gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org > > _______________________________________________ > GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org > To unsubscribe send an email to gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org > > _______________________________________________ > GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org > To unsubscribe send an email to gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org > > > > > -- > > /////////////////////////////////////////////////////// > > > > *Todd Pattison *(he/him) > > Vice President, Guild of Book Workers > > 781.921.9186 | vicepresident@guildofbookworkers.org > > _______________________________________________ > GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org > To unsubscribe send an email to gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Northwest Chapter" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to northwestgroup+unsubscribe@guildofbookworkers.org. > _______________________________________________ > GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org > To unsubscribe send an email to gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org > > > > -- > ___________________________________________________________ > Communications Chair for the Guild of Book Workers > _______________________________________________ > GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org > To unsubscribe send an email to gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org > > _______________________________________________ > GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org > To unsubscribe send an email to gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org > > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Susie Cobbledick via GBWEXEC <gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org> > To: Communication tool for the GBW Board of Directors < > gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org> > Cc: Susie Cobbledick <Susan.Cobbledick@mobot.org> > Bcc: > Date: Sat, 6 Apr 2024 23:39:31 +0000 > Subject: [GBW_EXEC] Re: "About" page on website > _______________________________________________ > GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org > To unsubscribe send an email to gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org >

Hi, I agree with the edits on the word " stress" and think "advocate" is the better choice. And option 3 or 4 works for me. Jodee On Sun, Apr 7, 2024, 9:51 AM Lisa Muccigrosso <lisa.mucci@gmail.com> wrote: > Rather than the term "stress" I prefer "emphasize" or "advocate for." > Other than that 3 or 4 is good to me. And I appreciate the OED reference > for handbound. > > Lisa > > On Sat, Apr 6, 2024 at 7:57 PM Susie Cobbledick via GBWEXEC < > gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: > >> >> >> >> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >> From: Susie Cobbledick <Susan.Cobbledick@mobot.org> >> To: Communication tool for the GBW Board of Directors < >> gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org> >> Cc: >> Bcc: >> Date: Sat, 6 Apr 2024 23:39:31 +0000 >> Subject: [GBW_EXEC] Re: "About" page on website >> I could go with 3 or 4. >> >> Susie Cobbledick >> GBWJ Co-editor >> ------------------------------ >> *From:* GBW President <president@guildofbookworkers.org> >> *Sent:* Saturday, April 6, 2024 11:35 AM >> *To:* Communication tool for the GBW Board of Directors < >> gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org> >> *Subject:* [GBW_EXEC] Re: "About" page on website >> >> You don't often get email from president@guildofbookworkers.org. Learn >> why this is important <https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification> >> Hi everyone, >> I’ve compiled all the suggestions in this attached document. My >> preference would be for the 4th option. I like leaving terms like fine or >> design out to make it more inclusive. Many of our members don’t do fine or >> design binding and I would like this apply to apply to all our members. >> Thanks, >> Kate >> >> >> https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dCDDLmKJxntT5MOuGPcePvEn1gqSFR6StiWYcCxhVDY/edit >> >> >> Kate Levy (she/her) >> President, Guild of Bookworkers >> 505.263.3209 | president@guildofbookworkers.org >> >> >> On Sat, Apr 6, 2024 at 11:25 AM Eliza Gilligan < >> membership@guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: >> >> Now that we've had a few days, what do we think? Don't want to let this >> one slip through the cracks. >> >> I'm good with Marianna's suggestion although I would like to specify >> "design binding" instead of just "bindings" >> >> eliza >> >> On Mon, Apr 1, 2024 at 2:29 PM Marianna Brotherton Crabbs < >> communications@guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: >> >> Excellent discussion! Happy to make all the edits online once we settle >> on our language. Here's my go at it... >> >> >> The Guild upholds the belief that we all share in the >> responsibility to sustain the crafts involved with the production of hand >> bound books. Its members hope to broaden public awareness of the book arts, >> to stimulate the commissions of bindings, and to stress the need for sound >> book conservation and restoration. >> >> Marianna >> >> >> >> On Sun, Mar 31, 2024 at 5:09 PM <jafenton67@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> HI- >> >> I am not particularly good at word-smithing…but I agree that the language >> should be updated. Todd’s suggestion looks fine to me. Maybe tweaking >> “…production of fine books…” to address the fine vs design aspect of our >> business. Maybe “…production of fine books, artists’ books and design >> bindings”. >> >> But like I said, I am not the word-smithin’ type. >> >> >> >> Jodee Fenton, NW Chapter >> >> >> >> *From:* GBW Newsletter Editor <newsletter@guildofbookworkers.org> >> *Sent:* Friday, March 29, 2024 4:06 PM >> *To:* Communication tool for the GBW Board of Directors < >> gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org> >> *Subject:* [GBW_EXEC] Re: "About" page on website >> >> >> >> As an afterthought, how about changing "fine" to "design"? >> >> >> >> Have a nice weekend everyone. >> >> >> >> Bridget >> >> >> >> Newsletter Committee >> >> guildofbookworkers.org >> >> >> >> On Mar 28, 2024, at 5:55 AM, Todd Pattison < >> vicepresident@guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: >> >>  >> >> Kate, >> >> >> >> Thank you so much for getting this conversation started and I really >> appreciate that this was brought to the Board's attention by our membership. >> >> >> >> I would be fine with shortening the two sentences into one, possibly with >> something like this: >> >> >> >> Our members are committed to sustaining the crafts involved with the >> production of fine books while striving to broaden public awareness of the >> hand book arts, stimulate commissions of fine bindings, and stress the need >> for sound book conservation and restoration. >> >> >> >> Just a suggestion. >> >> Todd >> >> >> >> >> >> On Wed, Mar 27, 2024 at 5:41 PM Larry Houston < >> treasurer@guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: >> >> Updating the language of the website sounds great! >> >> >> >> To answer your question about its history, the verbiage comes from at >> least 2009 >> <https://web.archive.org/web/20090720060918/http:/www.guildofbookworkers.org/about/index.php> but >> is not part of the Bylaws or official documents as far as I can tell. >> >> >> >> Note that the language is also used in other locations which may warrant >> updates for consistency: >> >> >> >> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guild_of_Bookworkers >> >> Guild of Book Workers | Facebook >> <https://www.facebook.com/groups/bookworkers> (under About) >> >> https://www.archives.gov/research/alic/reference/books-related-links >> >> https://www.romoe.com/de/artikel/guildofbookworkers-org_k7v44vj1.html >> >> >> >> Larry Houston >> >> Treasurer, GBW >> >> cell 920-246-0103 >> >> >> >> >> >> On Wed, Mar 27, 2024 at 3:55 PM eliza gilligan < >> elizamariegilligan@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Could we just eliminate the first sentence altogether? >> >> >> >> Change the next sentence to the verbage below and add it to the end of >> the previous paragraph- my 2 cents-- eliza >> >> >> >> Its members are still dedicated to broadening public awareness of the >> hand book arts, stimulating the commissions of fine bindings, and stressing >> the need for sound book conservation and restoration. >> >> >> >> On Wed, Mar 27, 2024 at 3:46 PM GBW President < >> president@guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: >> >> Hi everyone, >> >> It was brought to our attention from a member that the wording on the >> About page on the website could use some updating. >> >> >> >> "The Guild still believes, as did its founders, that there is a >> responsibility among civilized people to sustain the crafts involved >> with the production of fine books. Its members hope to broaden public >> awareness of the hand book arts, to stimulate commissions of fine bindings, >> and to stress the need for sound book conservation and restoration." >> >> >> >> With the Guild's focus on DEI, this word choice could be seen as >> inappropriate and offensive and could use some updating. Todd brought this >> to my attention and shared the concern with the DEI committee as well. The >> alternatives of "makers" or "artisans" were proposed, but I wanted to bring >> this to you for suggestions before changing it. If anyone happens to know >> where this came from or who wrote it, it would be good information to have. >> >> >> >> I'd like to change this soon, so if you can let me know your thoughts on >> the matter in the next few days, that would be appreciated. >> >> >> >> Thanks so much, >> >> Kate >> >> >> >> -- >> >> Kate Levy (she/her) >> >> President, Guild of Bookworkers >> >> 505.263.3209 | president@guildofbookworkers.org >> >> _______________________________________________ >> GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org >> To unsubscribe send an email to gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org >> >> _______________________________________________ >> GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org >> To unsubscribe send an email to gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org >> >> _______________________________________________ >> GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org >> To unsubscribe send an email to gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org >> >> >> >> >> -- >> >> /////////////////////////////////////////////////////// >> >> >> >> *Todd Pattison *(he/him) >> >> Vice President, Guild of Book Workers >> >> 781.921.9186 | vicepresident@guildofbookworkers.org >> >> _______________________________________________ >> GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org >> To unsubscribe send an email to gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Northwest Chapter" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to northwestgroup+unsubscribe@guildofbookworkers.org. >> _______________________________________________ >> GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org >> To unsubscribe send an email to gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org >> >> >> >> -- >> ___________________________________________________________ >> Communications Chair for the Guild of Book Workers >> _______________________________________________ >> GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org >> To unsubscribe send an email to gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org >> >> _______________________________________________ >> GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org >> To unsubscribe send an email to gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org >> >> >> >> >> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >> From: Susie Cobbledick via GBWEXEC <gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org> >> To: Communication tool for the GBW Board of Directors < >> gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org> >> Cc: Susie Cobbledick <Susan.Cobbledick@mobot.org> >> Bcc: >> Date: Sat, 6 Apr 2024 23:39:31 +0000 >> Subject: [GBW_EXEC] Re: "About" page on website >> _______________________________________________ >> GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org >> To unsubscribe send an email to gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org >> > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to northwestgroup+unsubscribe@guildofbookworkers.org. > _______________________________________________ > GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org > To unsubscribe send an email to gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org > > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to northwestgroup+unsubscribe@guildofbookworkers.org. >

I am fine with 3 or 4 and agree with the edits on the word "stress" with "advocate" being my preference eliza On Sun, Apr 7, 2024 at 1:53 PM Jodee Fenton <jafenton67@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi, > I agree with the edits on the word " stress" and think "advocate" is the > better choice. > And option 3 or 4 works for me. > > Jodee > > On Sun, Apr 7, 2024, 9:51 AM Lisa Muccigrosso <lisa.mucci@gmail.com> > wrote: > >> Rather than the term "stress" I prefer "emphasize" or "advocate for." >> Other than that 3 or 4 is good to me. And I appreciate the OED reference >> for handbound. >> >> Lisa >> >> On Sat, Apr 6, 2024 at 7:57 PM Susie Cobbledick via GBWEXEC < >> gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: >> >>> >>> >>> >>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>> From: Susie Cobbledick <Susan.Cobbledick@mobot.org> >>> To: Communication tool for the GBW Board of Directors < >>> gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org> >>> Cc: >>> Bcc: >>> Date: Sat, 6 Apr 2024 23:39:31 +0000 >>> Subject: [GBW_EXEC] Re: "About" page on website >>> I could go with 3 or 4. >>> >>> Susie Cobbledick >>> GBWJ Co-editor >>> ------------------------------ >>> *From:* GBW President <president@guildofbookworkers.org> >>> *Sent:* Saturday, April 6, 2024 11:35 AM >>> *To:* Communication tool for the GBW Board of Directors < >>> gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org> >>> *Subject:* [GBW_EXEC] Re: "About" page on website >>> >>> You don't often get email from president@guildofbookworkers.org. Learn >>> why this is important <https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification> >>> Hi everyone, >>> I’ve compiled all the suggestions in this attached document. My >>> preference would be for the 4th option. I like leaving terms like fine or >>> design out to make it more inclusive. Many of our members don’t do fine or >>> design binding and I would like this apply to apply to all our members. >>> Thanks, >>> Kate >>> >>> >>> https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dCDDLmKJxntT5MOuGPcePvEn1gqSFR6StiWYcCxhVDY/edit >>> >>> >>> Kate Levy (she/her) >>> President, Guild of Bookworkers >>> 505.263.3209 | president@guildofbookworkers.org >>> >>> >>> On Sat, Apr 6, 2024 at 11:25 AM Eliza Gilligan < >>> membership@guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: >>> >>> Now that we've had a few days, what do we think? Don't want to let this >>> one slip through the cracks. >>> >>> I'm good with Marianna's suggestion although I would like to specify >>> "design binding" instead of just "bindings" >>> >>> eliza >>> >>> On Mon, Apr 1, 2024 at 2:29 PM Marianna Brotherton Crabbs < >>> communications@guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: >>> >>> Excellent discussion! Happy to make all the edits online once we settle >>> on our language. Here's my go at it... >>> >>> >>> The Guild upholds the belief that we all share in the >>> responsibility to sustain the crafts involved with the production of hand >>> bound books. Its members hope to broaden public awareness of the book arts, >>> to stimulate the commissions of bindings, and to stress the need for sound >>> book conservation and restoration. >>> >>> Marianna >>> >>> >>> >>> On Sun, Mar 31, 2024 at 5:09 PM <jafenton67@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> HI- >>> >>> I am not particularly good at word-smithing…but I agree that the >>> language should be updated. Todd’s suggestion looks fine to me. Maybe >>> tweaking “…production of fine books…” to address the fine vs design aspect >>> of our business. Maybe “…production of fine books, artists’ books and >>> design bindings”. >>> >>> But like I said, I am not the word-smithin’ type. >>> >>> >>> >>> Jodee Fenton, NW Chapter >>> >>> >>> >>> *From:* GBW Newsletter Editor <newsletter@guildofbookworkers.org> >>> *Sent:* Friday, March 29, 2024 4:06 PM >>> *To:* Communication tool for the GBW Board of Directors < >>> gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org> >>> *Subject:* [GBW_EXEC] Re: "About" page on website >>> >>> >>> >>> As an afterthought, how about changing "fine" to "design"? >>> >>> >>> >>> Have a nice weekend everyone. >>> >>> >>> >>> Bridget >>> >>> >>> >>> Newsletter Committee >>> >>> guildofbookworkers.org >>> >>> >>> >>> On Mar 28, 2024, at 5:55 AM, Todd Pattison < >>> vicepresident@guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: >>> >>>  >>> >>> Kate, >>> >>> >>> >>> Thank you so much for getting this conversation started and I really >>> appreciate that this was brought to the Board's attention by our membership. >>> >>> >>> >>> I would be fine with shortening the two sentences into one, possibly >>> with something like this: >>> >>> >>> >>> Our members are committed to sustaining the crafts involved with the >>> production of fine books while striving to broaden public awareness of the >>> hand book arts, stimulate commissions of fine bindings, and stress the need >>> for sound book conservation and restoration. >>> >>> >>> >>> Just a suggestion. >>> >>> Todd >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Wed, Mar 27, 2024 at 5:41 PM Larry Houston < >>> treasurer@guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: >>> >>> Updating the language of the website sounds great! >>> >>> >>> >>> To answer your question about its history, the verbiage comes from at >>> least 2009 >>> <https://web.archive.org/web/20090720060918/http:/www.guildofbookworkers.org/about/index.php> but >>> is not part of the Bylaws or official documents as far as I can tell. >>> >>> >>> >>> Note that the language is also used in other locations which may warrant >>> updates for consistency: >>> >>> >>> >>> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guild_of_Bookworkers >>> >>> Guild of Book Workers | Facebook >>> <https://www.facebook.com/groups/bookworkers> (under About) >>> >>> https://www.archives.gov/research/alic/reference/books-related-links >>> >>> https://www.romoe.com/de/artikel/guildofbookworkers-org_k7v44vj1.html >>> >>> >>> >>> Larry Houston >>> >>> Treasurer, GBW >>> >>> cell 920-246-0103 >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Wed, Mar 27, 2024 at 3:55 PM eliza gilligan < >>> elizamariegilligan@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> Could we just eliminate the first sentence altogether? >>> >>> >>> >>> Change the next sentence to the verbage below and add it to the end of >>> the previous paragraph- my 2 cents-- eliza >>> >>> >>> >>> Its members are still dedicated to broadening public awareness of the >>> hand book arts, stimulating the commissions of fine bindings, and stressing >>> the need for sound book conservation and restoration. >>> >>> >>> >>> On Wed, Mar 27, 2024 at 3:46 PM GBW President < >>> president@guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: >>> >>> Hi everyone, >>> >>> It was brought to our attention from a member that the wording on the >>> About page on the website could use some updating. >>> >>> >>> >>> "The Guild still believes, as did its founders, that there is a >>> responsibility among civilized people to sustain the crafts involved >>> with the production of fine books. Its members hope to broaden public >>> awareness of the hand book arts, to stimulate commissions of fine bindings, >>> and to stress the need for sound book conservation and restoration." >>> >>> >>> >>> With the Guild's focus on DEI, this word choice could be seen as >>> inappropriate and offensive and could use some updating. Todd brought this >>> to my attention and shared the concern with the DEI committee as well. The >>> alternatives of "makers" or "artisans" were proposed, but I wanted to bring >>> this to you for suggestions before changing it. If anyone happens to know >>> where this came from or who wrote it, it would be good information to have. >>> >>> >>> >>> I'd like to change this soon, so if you can let me know your thoughts on >>> the matter in the next few days, that would be appreciated. >>> >>> >>> >>> Thanks so much, >>> >>> Kate >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> >>> Kate Levy (she/her) >>> >>> President, Guild of Bookworkers >>> >>> 505.263.3209 | president@guildofbookworkers.org >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>> To unsubscribe send an email to >>> gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>> To unsubscribe send an email to >>> gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>> To unsubscribe send an email to >>> gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> >>> /////////////////////////////////////////////////////// >>> >>> >>> >>> *Todd Pattison *(he/him) >>> >>> Vice President, Guild of Book Workers >>> >>> 781.921.9186 | vicepresident@guildofbookworkers.org >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>> To unsubscribe send an email to >>> gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups "Northwest Chapter" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>> an email to northwestgroup+unsubscribe@guildofbookworkers.org. >>> _______________________________________________ >>> GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>> To unsubscribe send an email to >>> gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> ___________________________________________________________ >>> Communications Chair for the Guild of Book Workers >>> _______________________________________________ >>> GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>> To unsubscribe send an email to >>> gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>> To unsubscribe send an email to >>> gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>> From: Susie Cobbledick via GBWEXEC <gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org> >>> To: Communication tool for the GBW Board of Directors < >>> gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org> >>> Cc: Susie Cobbledick <Susan.Cobbledick@mobot.org> >>> Bcc: >>> Date: Sat, 6 Apr 2024 23:39:31 +0000 >>> Subject: [GBW_EXEC] Re: "About" page on website >>> _______________________________________________ >>> GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>> To unsubscribe send an email to >>> gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>> >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to northwestgroup+unsubscribe@guildofbookworkers.org. >> _______________________________________________ >> GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org >> To unsubscribe send an email to gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org >> >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to northwestgroup+unsubscribe@guildofbookworkers.org. >> > _______________________________________________ > GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org > To unsubscribe send an email to gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org >

4th sounds good to me. It sounds like most people are happy with 3 or 4, so I'm comfortable letting Kate make the final call, if we want to use her as a tie breaker. Once we have a final decision I'll get it up on the website. We were without power for 4 days this past week, and I'll be travelling until Monday, so I apologize for not being easy to get in touch with so far this month! Marianna On Mon, Apr 8, 2024 at 7:57 AM Eliza Gilligan < membership@guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: > I am fine with 3 or 4 and agree with the edits on the word "stress" with > "advocate" being my preference > > eliza > > On Sun, Apr 7, 2024 at 1:53 PM Jodee Fenton <jafenton67@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Hi, >> I agree with the edits on the word " stress" and think "advocate" is the >> better choice. >> And option 3 or 4 works for me. >> >> Jodee >> >> On Sun, Apr 7, 2024, 9:51 AM Lisa Muccigrosso <lisa.mucci@gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> Rather than the term "stress" I prefer "emphasize" or "advocate for." >>> Other than that 3 or 4 is good to me. And I appreciate the OED reference >>> for handbound. >>> >>> Lisa >>> >>> On Sat, Apr 6, 2024 at 7:57 PM Susie Cobbledick via GBWEXEC < >>> gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: >>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>>> From: Susie Cobbledick <Susan.Cobbledick@mobot.org> >>>> To: Communication tool for the GBW Board of Directors < >>>> gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org> >>>> Cc: >>>> Bcc: >>>> Date: Sat, 6 Apr 2024 23:39:31 +0000 >>>> Subject: [GBW_EXEC] Re: "About" page on website >>>> I could go with 3 or 4. >>>> >>>> Susie Cobbledick >>>> GBWJ Co-editor >>>> ------------------------------ >>>> *From:* GBW President <president@guildofbookworkers.org> >>>> *Sent:* Saturday, April 6, 2024 11:35 AM >>>> *To:* Communication tool for the GBW Board of Directors < >>>> gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org> >>>> *Subject:* [GBW_EXEC] Re: "About" page on website >>>> >>>> You don't often get email from president@guildofbookworkers.org. Learn >>>> why this is important <https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification> >>>> Hi everyone, >>>> I’ve compiled all the suggestions in this attached document. My >>>> preference would be for the 4th option. I like leaving terms like fine or >>>> design out to make it more inclusive. Many of our members don’t do fine or >>>> design binding and I would like this apply to apply to all our members. >>>> Thanks, >>>> Kate >>>> >>>> >>>> https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dCDDLmKJxntT5MOuGPcePvEn1gqSFR6StiWYcCxhVDY/edit >>>> >>>> >>>> Kate Levy (she/her) >>>> President, Guild of Bookworkers >>>> 505.263.3209 | president@guildofbookworkers.org >>>> >>>> >>>> On Sat, Apr 6, 2024 at 11:25 AM Eliza Gilligan < >>>> membership@guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: >>>> >>>> Now that we've had a few days, what do we think? Don't want to let >>>> this one slip through the cracks. >>>> >>>> I'm good with Marianna's suggestion although I would like to specify >>>> "design binding" instead of just "bindings" >>>> >>>> eliza >>>> >>>> On Mon, Apr 1, 2024 at 2:29 PM Marianna Brotherton Crabbs < >>>> communications@guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: >>>> >>>> Excellent discussion! Happy to make all the edits online once we settle >>>> on our language. Here's my go at it... >>>> >>>> >>>> The Guild upholds the belief that we all share in the >>>> responsibility to sustain the crafts involved with the production of hand >>>> bound books. Its members hope to broaden public awareness of the book arts, >>>> to stimulate the commissions of bindings, and to stress the need for sound >>>> book conservation and restoration. >>>> >>>> Marianna >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Sun, Mar 31, 2024 at 5:09 PM <jafenton67@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> HI- >>>> >>>> I am not particularly good at word-smithing…but I agree that the >>>> language should be updated. Todd’s suggestion looks fine to me. Maybe >>>> tweaking “…production of fine books…” to address the fine vs design aspect >>>> of our business. Maybe “…production of fine books, artists’ books and >>>> design bindings”. >>>> >>>> But like I said, I am not the word-smithin’ type. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Jodee Fenton, NW Chapter >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> *From:* GBW Newsletter Editor <newsletter@guildofbookworkers.org> >>>> *Sent:* Friday, March 29, 2024 4:06 PM >>>> *To:* Communication tool for the GBW Board of Directors < >>>> gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org> >>>> *Subject:* [GBW_EXEC] Re: "About" page on website >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> As an afterthought, how about changing "fine" to "design"? >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Have a nice weekend everyone. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Bridget >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Newsletter Committee >>>> >>>> guildofbookworkers.org >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Mar 28, 2024, at 5:55 AM, Todd Pattison < >>>> vicepresident@guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: >>>> >>>>  >>>> >>>> Kate, >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Thank you so much for getting this conversation started and I really >>>> appreciate that this was brought to the Board's attention by our membership. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> I would be fine with shortening the two sentences into one, possibly >>>> with something like this: >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Our members are committed to sustaining the crafts involved with the >>>> production of fine books while striving to broaden public awareness of the >>>> hand book arts, stimulate commissions of fine bindings, and stress the need >>>> for sound book conservation and restoration. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Just a suggestion. >>>> >>>> Todd >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Wed, Mar 27, 2024 at 5:41 PM Larry Houston < >>>> treasurer@guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: >>>> >>>> Updating the language of the website sounds great! >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> To answer your question about its history, the verbiage comes from at >>>> least 2009 >>>> <https://web.archive.org/web/20090720060918/http:/www.guildofbookworkers.org/about/index.php> but >>>> is not part of the Bylaws or official documents as far as I can tell. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Note that the language is also used in other locations which may >>>> warrant updates for consistency: >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guild_of_Bookworkers >>>> >>>> Guild of Book Workers | Facebook >>>> <https://www.facebook.com/groups/bookworkers> (under About) >>>> >>>> https://www.archives.gov/research/alic/reference/books-related-links >>>> >>>> https://www.romoe.com/de/artikel/guildofbookworkers-org_k7v44vj1.html >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Larry Houston >>>> >>>> Treasurer, GBW >>>> >>>> cell 920-246-0103 >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Wed, Mar 27, 2024 at 3:55 PM eliza gilligan < >>>> elizamariegilligan@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> Could we just eliminate the first sentence altogether? >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Change the next sentence to the verbage below and add it to the end of >>>> the previous paragraph- my 2 cents-- eliza >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Its members are still dedicated to broadening public awareness of the >>>> hand book arts, stimulating the commissions of fine bindings, and stressing >>>> the need for sound book conservation and restoration. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Wed, Mar 27, 2024 at 3:46 PM GBW President < >>>> president@guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: >>>> >>>> Hi everyone, >>>> >>>> It was brought to our attention from a member that the wording on the >>>> About page on the website could use some updating. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> "The Guild still believes, as did its founders, that there is a >>>> responsibility among civilized people to sustain the crafts involved >>>> with the production of fine books. Its members hope to broaden public >>>> awareness of the hand book arts, to stimulate commissions of fine bindings, >>>> and to stress the need for sound book conservation and restoration." >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> With the Guild's focus on DEI, this word choice could be seen as >>>> inappropriate and offensive and could use some updating. Todd brought this >>>> to my attention and shared the concern with the DEI committee as well. The >>>> alternatives of "makers" or "artisans" were proposed, but I wanted to bring >>>> this to you for suggestions before changing it. If anyone happens to know >>>> where this came from or who wrote it, it would be good information to have. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> I'd like to change this soon, so if you can let me know your thoughts >>>> on the matter in the next few days, that would be appreciated. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Thanks so much, >>>> >>>> Kate >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> >>>> Kate Levy (she/her) >>>> >>>> President, Guild of Bookworkers >>>> >>>> 505.263.3209 | president@guildofbookworkers.org >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>> To unsubscribe send an email to >>>> gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>> To unsubscribe send an email to >>>> gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>> To unsubscribe send an email to >>>> gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> >>>> /////////////////////////////////////////////////////// >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> *Todd Pattison *(he/him) >>>> >>>> Vice President, Guild of Book Workers >>>> >>>> 781.921.9186 | vicepresident@guildofbookworkers.org >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>> To unsubscribe send an email to >>>> gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>> Groups "Northwest Chapter" group. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>>> an email to northwestgroup+unsubscribe@guildofbookworkers.org. >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>> To unsubscribe send an email to >>>> gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> ___________________________________________________________ >>>> Communications Chair for the Guild of Book Workers >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>> To unsubscribe send an email to >>>> gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>> To unsubscribe send an email to >>>> gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>>> From: Susie Cobbledick via GBWEXEC <gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>> > >>>> To: Communication tool for the GBW Board of Directors < >>>> gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org> >>>> Cc: Susie Cobbledick <Susan.Cobbledick@mobot.org> >>>> Bcc: >>>> Date: Sat, 6 Apr 2024 23:39:31 +0000 >>>> Subject: [GBW_EXEC] Re: "About" page on website >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>> To unsubscribe send an email to >>>> gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>> >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>> an email to northwestgroup+unsubscribe@guildofbookworkers.org. >>> _______________________________________________ >>> GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>> To unsubscribe send an email to >>> gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>> >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>> an email to northwestgroup+unsubscribe@guildofbookworkers.org. >>> >> _______________________________________________ >> GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org >> To unsubscribe send an email to gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org >> > _______________________________________________ > GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org > To unsubscribe send an email to gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org > -- ___________________________________________________________ Communications Chair for the Guild of Book Workers

Hi all, Sorry for not responding sooner. I’m traveling today after visiting some family, so I should be able to consolidate all the comments this evening when I get home. Thanks everyone for all your thoughful comments! -Kate Kate Levy (she/her) President, Guild of Bookworkers 505.263.3209 | president@guildofbookworkers.org On Wed, Apr 10, 2024 at 8:48 AM Marianna Brotherton Crabbs < communications@guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: > 4th sounds good to me. It sounds like most people are happy with 3 or 4, > so I'm comfortable letting Kate make the final call, if we want to use her > as a tie breaker. Once we have a final decision I'll get it up on the > website. We were without power for 4 days this past week, and I'll be > travelling until Monday, so I apologize for not being easy to get in touch > with so far this month! > > Marianna > > On Mon, Apr 8, 2024 at 7:57 AM Eliza Gilligan < > membership@guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: > >> I am fine with 3 or 4 and agree with the edits on the word "stress" with >> "advocate" being my preference >> >> eliza >> >> On Sun, Apr 7, 2024 at 1:53 PM Jodee Fenton <jafenton67@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Hi, >>> I agree with the edits on the word " stress" and think "advocate" is the >>> better choice. >>> And option 3 or 4 works for me. >>> >>> Jodee >>> >>> On Sun, Apr 7, 2024, 9:51 AM Lisa Muccigrosso <lisa.mucci@gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Rather than the term "stress" I prefer "emphasize" or "advocate for." >>>> Other than that 3 or 4 is good to me. And I appreciate the OED reference >>>> for handbound. >>>> >>>> Lisa >>>> >>>> On Sat, Apr 6, 2024 at 7:57 PM Susie Cobbledick via GBWEXEC < >>>> gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: >>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>>>> From: Susie Cobbledick <Susan.Cobbledick@mobot.org> >>>>> To: Communication tool for the GBW Board of Directors < >>>>> gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org> >>>>> Cc: >>>>> Bcc: >>>>> Date: Sat, 6 Apr 2024 23:39:31 +0000 >>>>> Subject: [GBW_EXEC] Re: "About" page on website >>>>> I could go with 3 or 4. >>>>> >>>>> Susie Cobbledick >>>>> GBWJ Co-editor >>>>> ------------------------------ >>>>> *From:* GBW President <president@guildofbookworkers.org> >>>>> *Sent:* Saturday, April 6, 2024 11:35 AM >>>>> *To:* Communication tool for the GBW Board of Directors < >>>>> gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org> >>>>> *Subject:* [GBW_EXEC] Re: "About" page on website >>>>> >>>>> You don't often get email from president@guildofbookworkers.org. Learn >>>>> why this is important <https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification> >>>>> Hi everyone, >>>>> I’ve compiled all the suggestions in this attached document. My >>>>> preference would be for the 4th option. I like leaving terms like fine or >>>>> design out to make it more inclusive. Many of our members don’t do fine or >>>>> design binding and I would like this apply to apply to all our members. >>>>> Thanks, >>>>> Kate >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dCDDLmKJxntT5MOuGPcePvEn1gqSFR6StiWYcCxhVDY/edit >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Kate Levy (she/her) >>>>> President, Guild of Bookworkers >>>>> 505.263.3209 | president@guildofbookworkers.org >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Sat, Apr 6, 2024 at 11:25 AM Eliza Gilligan < >>>>> membership@guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Now that we've had a few days, what do we think? Don't want to let >>>>> this one slip through the cracks. >>>>> >>>>> I'm good with Marianna's suggestion although I would like to specify >>>>> "design binding" instead of just "bindings" >>>>> >>>>> eliza >>>>> >>>>> On Mon, Apr 1, 2024 at 2:29 PM Marianna Brotherton Crabbs < >>>>> communications@guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Excellent discussion! Happy to make all the edits online once we >>>>> settle on our language. Here's my go at it... >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> The Guild upholds the belief that we all share in the >>>>> responsibility to sustain the crafts involved with the production of hand >>>>> bound books. Its members hope to broaden public awareness of the book arts, >>>>> to stimulate the commissions of bindings, and to stress the need for sound >>>>> book conservation and restoration. >>>>> >>>>> Marianna >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Sun, Mar 31, 2024 at 5:09 PM <jafenton67@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> HI- >>>>> >>>>> I am not particularly good at word-smithing…but I agree that the >>>>> language should be updated. Todd’s suggestion looks fine to me. Maybe >>>>> tweaking “…production of fine books…” to address the fine vs design aspect >>>>> of our business. Maybe “…production of fine books, artists’ books and >>>>> design bindings”. >>>>> >>>>> But like I said, I am not the word-smithin’ type. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Jodee Fenton, NW Chapter >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> *From:* GBW Newsletter Editor <newsletter@guildofbookworkers.org> >>>>> *Sent:* Friday, March 29, 2024 4:06 PM >>>>> *To:* Communication tool for the GBW Board of Directors < >>>>> gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org> >>>>> *Subject:* [GBW_EXEC] Re: "About" page on website >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> As an afterthought, how about changing "fine" to "design"? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Have a nice weekend everyone. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Bridget >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Newsletter Committee >>>>> >>>>> guildofbookworkers.org >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Mar 28, 2024, at 5:55 AM, Todd Pattison < >>>>> vicepresident@guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>  >>>>> >>>>> Kate, >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Thank you so much for getting this conversation started and I really >>>>> appreciate that this was brought to the Board's attention by our membership. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> I would be fine with shortening the two sentences into one, possibly >>>>> with something like this: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Our members are committed to sustaining the crafts involved with the >>>>> production of fine books while striving to broaden public awareness of the >>>>> hand book arts, stimulate commissions of fine bindings, and stress the need >>>>> for sound book conservation and restoration. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Just a suggestion. >>>>> >>>>> Todd >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Wed, Mar 27, 2024 at 5:41 PM Larry Houston < >>>>> treasurer@guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Updating the language of the website sounds great! >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> To answer your question about its history, the verbiage comes from at >>>>> least 2009 >>>>> <https://web.archive.org/web/20090720060918/http:/www.guildofbookworkers.org/about/index.php> but >>>>> is not part of the Bylaws or official documents as far as I can tell. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Note that the language is also used in other locations which may >>>>> warrant updates for consistency: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guild_of_Bookworkers >>>>> >>>>> Guild of Book Workers | Facebook >>>>> <https://www.facebook.com/groups/bookworkers> (under About) >>>>> >>>>> https://www.archives.gov/research/alic/reference/books-related-links >>>>> >>>>> https://www.romoe.com/de/artikel/guildofbookworkers-org_k7v44vj1.html >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Larry Houston >>>>> >>>>> Treasurer, GBW >>>>> >>>>> cell 920-246-0103 >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Wed, Mar 27, 2024 at 3:55 PM eliza gilligan < >>>>> elizamariegilligan@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Could we just eliminate the first sentence altogether? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Change the next sentence to the verbage below and add it to the end of >>>>> the previous paragraph- my 2 cents-- eliza >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Its members are still dedicated to broadening public awareness of the >>>>> hand book arts, stimulating the commissions of fine bindings, and stressing >>>>> the need for sound book conservation and restoration. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Wed, Mar 27, 2024 at 3:46 PM GBW President < >>>>> president@guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Hi everyone, >>>>> >>>>> It was brought to our attention from a member that the wording on the >>>>> About page on the website could use some updating. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> "The Guild still believes, as did its founders, that there is a >>>>> responsibility among civilized people to sustain the crafts involved >>>>> with the production of fine books. Its members hope to broaden public >>>>> awareness of the hand book arts, to stimulate commissions of fine bindings, >>>>> and to stress the need for sound book conservation and restoration." >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> With the Guild's focus on DEI, this word choice could be seen as >>>>> inappropriate and offensive and could use some updating. Todd brought this >>>>> to my attention and shared the concern with the DEI committee as well. The >>>>> alternatives of "makers" or "artisans" were proposed, but I wanted to bring >>>>> this to you for suggestions before changing it. If anyone happens to know >>>>> where this came from or who wrote it, it would be good information to have. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> I'd like to change this soon, so if you can let me know your thoughts >>>>> on the matter in the next few days, that would be appreciated. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Thanks so much, >>>>> >>>>> Kate >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> >>>>> Kate Levy (she/her) >>>>> >>>>> President, Guild of Bookworkers >>>>> >>>>> 505.263.3209 | president@guildofbookworkers.org >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>>> To unsubscribe send an email to >>>>> gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>>> To unsubscribe send an email to >>>>> gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>>> To unsubscribe send an email to >>>>> gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> >>>>> /////////////////////////////////////////////////////// >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> *Todd Pattison *(he/him) >>>>> >>>>> Vice President, Guild of Book Workers >>>>> >>>>> 781.921.9186 | vicepresident@guildofbookworkers.org >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>>> To unsubscribe send an email to >>>>> gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>> Groups "Northwest Chapter" group. >>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>>>> an email to northwestgroup+unsubscribe@guildofbookworkers.org. >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>>> To unsubscribe send an email to >>>>> gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> ___________________________________________________________ >>>>> Communications Chair for the Guild of Book Workers >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>>> To unsubscribe send an email to >>>>> gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>>> To unsubscribe send an email to >>>>> gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>>>> From: Susie Cobbledick via GBWEXEC < >>>>> gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org> >>>>> To: Communication tool for the GBW Board of Directors < >>>>> gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org> >>>>> Cc: Susie Cobbledick <Susan.Cobbledick@mobot.org> >>>>> Bcc: >>>>> Date: Sat, 6 Apr 2024 23:39:31 +0000 >>>>> Subject: [GBW_EXEC] Re: "About" page on website >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>>> To unsubscribe send an email to >>>>> gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>>> >>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>>> an email to northwestgroup+unsubscribe@guildofbookworkers.org. >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>> To unsubscribe send an email to >>>> gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>> >>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>>> an email to northwestgroup+unsubscribe@guildofbookworkers.org. >>>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>> To unsubscribe send an email to >>> gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>> >> _______________________________________________ >> GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org >> To unsubscribe send an email to gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org >> > > > -- > ___________________________________________________________ > Communications Chair for the Guild of Book Workers > _______________________________________________ > GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org > To unsubscribe send an email to gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org >

Hi everyone, The copy below I believe has the most agreement. Any last comments before putting it on the website? Thanks, Kate Our members are committed to sustaining the crafts involved with the production of books while striving to broaden public awareness of handbound books and related arts, stimulate commissions of bindings and book-adjacent work, and advocate for the need for sound book conservation and restoration. On Wed, Apr 10, 2024 at 11:06 AM GBW President < president@guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: > Hi all, > Sorry for not responding sooner. I’m traveling today after visiting some > family, so I should be able to consolidate all the comments this evening > when I get home. Thanks everyone for all your thoughful comments! > -Kate > > Kate Levy (she/her) > President, Guild of Bookworkers > 505.263.3209 | president@guildofbookworkers.org > > > On Wed, Apr 10, 2024 at 8:48 AM Marianna Brotherton Crabbs < > communications@guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: > >> 4th sounds good to me. It sounds like most people are happy with 3 or 4, >> so I'm comfortable letting Kate make the final call, if we want to use her >> as a tie breaker. Once we have a final decision I'll get it up on the >> website. We were without power for 4 days this past week, and I'll be >> travelling until Monday, so I apologize for not being easy to get in touch >> with so far this month! >> >> Marianna >> >> On Mon, Apr 8, 2024 at 7:57 AM Eliza Gilligan < >> membership@guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: >> >>> I am fine with 3 or 4 and agree with the edits on the word "stress" with >>> "advocate" being my preference >>> >>> eliza >>> >>> On Sun, Apr 7, 2024 at 1:53 PM Jodee Fenton <jafenton67@gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Hi, >>>> I agree with the edits on the word " stress" and think "advocate" is >>>> the better choice. >>>> And option 3 or 4 works for me. >>>> >>>> Jodee >>>> >>>> On Sun, Apr 7, 2024, 9:51 AM Lisa Muccigrosso <lisa.mucci@gmail.com> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Rather than the term "stress" I prefer "emphasize" or "advocate for." >>>>> Other than that 3 or 4 is good to me. And I appreciate the OED reference >>>>> for handbound. >>>>> >>>>> Lisa >>>>> >>>>> On Sat, Apr 6, 2024 at 7:57 PM Susie Cobbledick via GBWEXEC < >>>>> gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>>>>> From: Susie Cobbledick <Susan.Cobbledick@mobot.org> >>>>>> To: Communication tool for the GBW Board of Directors < >>>>>> gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org> >>>>>> Cc: >>>>>> Bcc: >>>>>> Date: Sat, 6 Apr 2024 23:39:31 +0000 >>>>>> Subject: [GBW_EXEC] Re: "About" page on website >>>>>> I could go with 3 or 4. >>>>>> >>>>>> Susie Cobbledick >>>>>> GBWJ Co-editor >>>>>> ------------------------------ >>>>>> *From:* GBW President <president@guildofbookworkers.org> >>>>>> *Sent:* Saturday, April 6, 2024 11:35 AM >>>>>> *To:* Communication tool for the GBW Board of Directors < >>>>>> gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org> >>>>>> *Subject:* [GBW_EXEC] Re: "About" page on website >>>>>> >>>>>> You don't often get email from president@guildofbookworkers.org. Learn >>>>>> why this is important <https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification> >>>>>> Hi everyone, >>>>>> I’ve compiled all the suggestions in this attached document. My >>>>>> preference would be for the 4th option. I like leaving terms like fine or >>>>>> design out to make it more inclusive. Many of our members don’t do fine or >>>>>> design binding and I would like this apply to apply to all our members. >>>>>> Thanks, >>>>>> Kate >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dCDDLmKJxntT5MOuGPcePvEn1gqSFR6StiWYcCxhVDY/edit >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Kate Levy (she/her) >>>>>> President, Guild of Bookworkers >>>>>> 505.263.3209 | president@guildofbookworkers.org >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Sat, Apr 6, 2024 at 11:25 AM Eliza Gilligan < >>>>>> membership@guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Now that we've had a few days, what do we think? Don't want to let >>>>>> this one slip through the cracks. >>>>>> >>>>>> I'm good with Marianna's suggestion although I would like to specify >>>>>> "design binding" instead of just "bindings" >>>>>> >>>>>> eliza >>>>>> >>>>>> On Mon, Apr 1, 2024 at 2:29 PM Marianna Brotherton Crabbs < >>>>>> communications@guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Excellent discussion! Happy to make all the edits online once we >>>>>> settle on our language. Here's my go at it... >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> The Guild upholds the belief that we all share in the >>>>>> responsibility to sustain the crafts involved with the production of hand >>>>>> bound books. Its members hope to broaden public awareness of the book arts, >>>>>> to stimulate the commissions of bindings, and to stress the need for sound >>>>>> book conservation and restoration. >>>>>> >>>>>> Marianna >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Sun, Mar 31, 2024 at 5:09 PM <jafenton67@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> HI- >>>>>> >>>>>> I am not particularly good at word-smithing…but I agree that the >>>>>> language should be updated. Todd’s suggestion looks fine to me. Maybe >>>>>> tweaking “…production of fine books…” to address the fine vs design aspect >>>>>> of our business. Maybe “…production of fine books, artists’ books and >>>>>> design bindings”. >>>>>> >>>>>> But like I said, I am not the word-smithin’ type. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Jodee Fenton, NW Chapter >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> *From:* GBW Newsletter Editor <newsletter@guildofbookworkers.org> >>>>>> *Sent:* Friday, March 29, 2024 4:06 PM >>>>>> *To:* Communication tool for the GBW Board of Directors < >>>>>> gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org> >>>>>> *Subject:* [GBW_EXEC] Re: "About" page on website >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> As an afterthought, how about changing "fine" to "design"? >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Have a nice weekend everyone. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Bridget >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Newsletter Committee >>>>>> >>>>>> guildofbookworkers.org >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Mar 28, 2024, at 5:55 AM, Todd Pattison < >>>>>> vicepresident@guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>  >>>>>> >>>>>> Kate, >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Thank you so much for getting this conversation started and I really >>>>>> appreciate that this was brought to the Board's attention by our membership. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> I would be fine with shortening the two sentences into one, possibly >>>>>> with something like this: >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Our members are committed to sustaining the crafts involved with the >>>>>> production of fine books while striving to broaden public awareness of the >>>>>> hand book arts, stimulate commissions of fine bindings, and stress the need >>>>>> for sound book conservation and restoration. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Just a suggestion. >>>>>> >>>>>> Todd >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Wed, Mar 27, 2024 at 5:41 PM Larry Houston < >>>>>> treasurer@guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Updating the language of the website sounds great! >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> To answer your question about its history, the verbiage comes from at >>>>>> least 2009 >>>>>> <https://web.archive.org/web/20090720060918/http:/www.guildofbookworkers.org/about/index.php> but >>>>>> is not part of the Bylaws or official documents as far as I can tell. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Note that the language is also used in other locations which may >>>>>> warrant updates for consistency: >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guild_of_Bookworkers >>>>>> >>>>>> Guild of Book Workers | Facebook >>>>>> <https://www.facebook.com/groups/bookworkers> (under About) >>>>>> >>>>>> https://www.archives.gov/research/alic/reference/books-related-links >>>>>> >>>>>> https://www.romoe.com/de/artikel/guildofbookworkers-org_k7v44vj1.html >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Larry Houston >>>>>> >>>>>> Treasurer, GBW >>>>>> >>>>>> cell 920-246-0103 >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Wed, Mar 27, 2024 at 3:55 PM eliza gilligan < >>>>>> elizamariegilligan@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Could we just eliminate the first sentence altogether? >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Change the next sentence to the verbage below and add it to the end >>>>>> of the previous paragraph- my 2 cents-- eliza >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Its members are still dedicated to broadening public awareness of the >>>>>> hand book arts, stimulating the commissions of fine bindings, and stressing >>>>>> the need for sound book conservation and restoration. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Wed, Mar 27, 2024 at 3:46 PM GBW President < >>>>>> president@guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Hi everyone, >>>>>> >>>>>> It was brought to our attention from a member that the wording on the >>>>>> About page on the website could use some updating. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> "The Guild still believes, as did its founders, that there is a >>>>>> responsibility among civilized people to sustain the crafts involved >>>>>> with the production of fine books. Its members hope to broaden public >>>>>> awareness of the hand book arts, to stimulate commissions of fine bindings, >>>>>> and to stress the need for sound book conservation and restoration." >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> With the Guild's focus on DEI, this word choice could be seen as >>>>>> inappropriate and offensive and could use some updating. Todd brought this >>>>>> to my attention and shared the concern with the DEI committee as well. The >>>>>> alternatives of "makers" or "artisans" were proposed, but I wanted to bring >>>>>> this to you for suggestions before changing it. If anyone happens to know >>>>>> where this came from or who wrote it, it would be good information to have. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> I'd like to change this soon, so if you can let me know your thoughts >>>>>> on the matter in the next few days, that would be appreciated. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks so much, >>>>>> >>>>>> Kate >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> >>>>>> Kate Levy (she/her) >>>>>> >>>>>> President, Guild of Bookworkers >>>>>> >>>>>> 505.263.3209 | president@guildofbookworkers.org >>>>>> >>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>>>> To unsubscribe send an email to >>>>>> gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>>>> >>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>>>> To unsubscribe send an email to >>>>>> gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>>>> >>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>>>> To unsubscribe send an email to >>>>>> gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> >>>>>> /////////////////////////////////////////////////////// >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> *Todd Pattison *(he/him) >>>>>> >>>>>> Vice President, Guild of Book Workers >>>>>> >>>>>> 781.921.9186 | vicepresident@guildofbookworkers.org >>>>>> >>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>>>> To unsubscribe send an email to >>>>>> gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>>> Groups "Northwest Chapter" group. >>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, >>>>>> send an email to northwestgroup+unsubscribe@guildofbookworkers.org. >>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>>>> To unsubscribe send an email to >>>>>> gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> ___________________________________________________________ >>>>>> Communications Chair for the Guild of Book Workers >>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>>>> To unsubscribe send an email to >>>>>> gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>>>> >>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>>>> To unsubscribe send an email to >>>>>> gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>>>>> From: Susie Cobbledick via GBWEXEC < >>>>>> gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org> >>>>>> To: Communication tool for the GBW Board of Directors < >>>>>> gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org> >>>>>> Cc: Susie Cobbledick <Susan.Cobbledick@mobot.org> >>>>>> Bcc: >>>>>> Date: Sat, 6 Apr 2024 23:39:31 +0000 >>>>>> Subject: [GBW_EXEC] Re: "About" page on website >>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>>>> To unsubscribe send an email to >>>>>> gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>>>> >>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>>>> an email to northwestgroup+unsubscribe@guildofbookworkers.org. >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>>> To unsubscribe send an email to >>>>> gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>>> >>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>>>> an email to northwestgroup+unsubscribe@guildofbookworkers.org. >>>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>> To unsubscribe send an email to >>>> gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>> To unsubscribe send an email to >>> gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>> >> >> >> -- >> ___________________________________________________________ >> Communications Chair for the Guild of Book Workers >> _______________________________________________ >> GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org >> To unsubscribe send an email to gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org >> >

Looks good to me! Susie Cobbledick From: GBW President <president@guildofbookworkers.org> Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2024 8:51 AM To: Communication tool for the GBW Board of Directors <gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org> Subject: [GBW_EXEC] Re: "About" page on website Hi everyone, The copy below I believe has the most agreement. Any last comments before putting it on the website? Thanks, Kate Our members are committed to sustaining the crafts involved with the production of books while striving to broaden public awareness of handbound books and related arts, stimulate commissions of bindings and book-adjacent work, and advocate for the need for sound book conservation and restoration. On Wed, Apr 10, 2024 at 11:06 AM GBW President <president@guildofbookworkers.org<mailto:president@guildofbookworkers.org>> wrote: Hi all, Sorry for not responding sooner. I’m traveling today after visiting some family, so I should be able to consolidate all the comments this evening when I get home. Thanks everyone for all your thoughful comments! -Kate Kate Levy (she/her) President, Guild of Bookworkers 505.263.3209 | president@guildofbookworkers.org<mailto:president@guildofbookworkers.org> On Wed, Apr 10, 2024 at 8:48 AM Marianna Brotherton Crabbs <communications@guildofbookworkers.org<mailto:communications@guildofbookworkers.org>> wrote: 4th sounds good to me. It sounds like most people are happy with 3 or 4, so I'm comfortable letting Kate make the final call, if we want to use her as a tie breaker. Once we have a final decision I'll get it up on the website. We were without power for 4 days this past week, and I'll be travelling until Monday, so I apologize for not being easy to get in touch with so far this month! Marianna On Mon, Apr 8, 2024 at 7:57 AM Eliza Gilligan <membership@guildofbookworkers.org<mailto:membership@guildofbookworkers.org>> wrote: I am fine with 3 or 4 and agree with the edits on the word "stress" with "advocate" being my preference eliza On Sun, Apr 7, 2024 at 1:53 PM Jodee Fenton <jafenton67@gmail.com<mailto:jafenton67@gmail.com>> wrote: Hi, I agree with the edits on the word " stress" and think "advocate" is the better choice. And option 3 or 4 works for me. Jodee On Sun, Apr 7, 2024, 9:51 AM Lisa Muccigrosso <lisa.mucci@gmail.com<mailto:lisa.mucci@gmail.com>> wrote: Rather than the term "stress" I prefer "emphasize" or "advocate for." Other than that 3 or 4 is good to me. And I appreciate the OED reference for handbound. Lisa On Sat, Apr 6, 2024 at 7:57 PM Susie Cobbledick via GBWEXEC <gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org<mailto:gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org>> wrote: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Susie Cobbledick <Susan.Cobbledick@mobot.org<mailto:Susan.Cobbledick@mobot.org>> To: Communication tool for the GBW Board of Directors <gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org<mailto:gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org>> Cc: Bcc: Date: Sat, 6 Apr 2024 23:39:31 +0000 Subject: [GBW_EXEC] Re: "About" page on website I could go with 3 or 4. Susie Cobbledick GBWJ Co-editor ________________________________ From: GBW President <president@guildofbookworkers.org<mailto:president@guildofbookworkers.org>> Sent: Saturday, April 6, 2024 11:35 AM To: Communication tool for the GBW Board of Directors <gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org<mailto:gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org>> Subject: [GBW_EXEC] Re: "About" page on website You don't often get email from president@guildofbookworkers.org<mailto:president@guildofbookworkers.org>. Learn why this is important<https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification> Hi everyone, I’ve compiled all the suggestions in this attached document. My preference would be for the 4th option. I like leaving terms like fine or design out to make it more inclusive. Many of our members don’t do fine or design binding and I would like this apply to apply to all our members. Thanks, Kate https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dCDDLmKJxntT5MOuGPcePvEn1gqSFR6StiWYcCxhVDY/edit Kate Levy (she/her) President, Guild of Bookworkers 505.263.3209 | president@guildofbookworkers.org<mailto:president@guildofbookworkers.org> On Sat, Apr 6, 2024 at 11:25 AM Eliza Gilligan <membership@guildofbookworkers.org<mailto:membership@guildofbookworkers.org>> wrote: Now that we've had a few days, what do we think? Don't want to let this one slip through the cracks. I'm good with Marianna's suggestion although I would like to specify "design binding" instead of just "bindings" eliza On Mon, Apr 1, 2024 at 2:29 PM Marianna Brotherton Crabbs <communications@guildofbookworkers.org<mailto:communications@guildofbookworkers.org>> wrote: Excellent discussion! Happy to make all the edits online once we settle on our language. Here's my go at it... The Guild upholds the belief that we all share in the responsibility to sustain the crafts involved with the production of hand bound books. Its members hope to broaden public awareness of the book arts, to stimulate the commissions of bindings, and to stress the need for sound book conservation and restoration. Marianna On Sun, Mar 31, 2024 at 5:09 PM <jafenton67@gmail.com<mailto:jafenton67@gmail.com>> wrote: HI- I am not particularly good at word-smithing…but I agree that the language should be updated. Todd’s suggestion looks fine to me. Maybe tweaking “…production of fine books…” to address the fine vs design aspect of our business. Maybe “…production of fine books, artists’ books and design bindings”. But like I said, I am not the word-smithin’ type. Jodee Fenton, NW Chapter From: GBW Newsletter Editor <newsletter@guildofbookworkers.org<mailto:newsletter@guildofbookworkers.org>> Sent: Friday, March 29, 2024 4:06 PM To: Communication tool for the GBW Board of Directors <gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org<mailto:gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org>> Subject: [GBW_EXEC] Re: "About" page on website As an afterthought, how about changing "fine" to "design"? Have a nice weekend everyone. Bridget Newsletter Committee guildofbookworkers.org<http://guildofbookworkers.org> On Mar 28, 2024, at 5:55 AM, Todd Pattison <vicepresident@guildofbookworkers.org<mailto:vicepresident@guildofbookworkers.org>> wrote:  Kate, Thank you so much for getting this conversation started and I really appreciate that this was brought to the Board's attention by our membership. I would be fine with shortening the two sentences into one, possibly with something like this: Our members are committed to sustaining the crafts involved with the production of fine books while striving to broaden public awareness of the hand book arts, stimulate commissions of fine bindings, and stress the need for sound book conservation and restoration. Just a suggestion. Todd On Wed, Mar 27, 2024 at 5:41 PM Larry Houston <treasurer@guildofbookworkers.org<mailto:treasurer@guildofbookworkers.org>> wrote: Updating the language of the website sounds great! To answer your question about its history, the verbiage comes from at least 2009<https://web.archive.org/web/20090720060918/http:/www.guildofbookworkers.org/about/index.php> but is not part of the Bylaws or official documents as far as I can tell. Note that the language is also used in other locations which may warrant updates for consistency: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guild_of_Bookworkers Guild of Book Workers | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/groups/bookworkers> (under About) https://www.archives.gov/research/alic/reference/books-related-links https://www.romoe.com/de/artikel/guildofbookworkers-org_k7v44vj1.html Larry Houston Treasurer, GBW cell 920-246-0103 On Wed, Mar 27, 2024 at 3:55 PM eliza gilligan <elizamariegilligan@gmail.com<mailto:elizamariegilligan@gmail.com>> wrote: Could we just eliminate the first sentence altogether? Change the next sentence to the verbage below and add it to the end of the previous paragraph- my 2 cents-- eliza Its members are still dedicated to broadening public awareness of the hand book arts, stimulating the commissions of fine bindings, and stressing the need for sound book conservation and restoration. On Wed, Mar 27, 2024 at 3:46 PM GBW President <president@guildofbookworkers.org<mailto:president@guildofbookworkers.org>> wrote: Hi everyone, It was brought to our attention from a member that the wording on the About page on the website could use some updating. "The Guild still believes, as did its founders, that there is a responsibility among civilized people to sustain the crafts involved with the production of fine books. Its members hope to broaden public awareness of the hand book arts, to stimulate commissions of fine bindings, and to stress the need for sound book conservation and restoration." With the Guild's focus on DEI, this word choice could be seen as inappropriate and offensive and could use some updating. Todd brought this to my attention and shared the concern with the DEI committee as well. The alternatives of "makers" or "artisans" were proposed, but I wanted to bring this to you for suggestions before changing it. If anyone happens to know where this came from or who wrote it, it would be good information to have. I'd like to change this soon, so if you can let me know your thoughts on the matter in the next few days, that would be appreciated. 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Thanks for herding us along with this important paragraph, Kate. Bridget On Thu, Apr 11, 2024 at 2:51 PM GBW President < president@guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: > Hi everyone, > The copy below I believe has the most agreement. Any last comments before > putting it on the website? > Thanks, > Kate > > Our members are committed to sustaining the crafts involved with the > production of books while striving to broaden public awareness of handbound > books and related arts, stimulate commissions of bindings and book-adjacent > work, and advocate for the need for sound book conservation and restoration. > > > On Wed, Apr 10, 2024 at 11:06 AM GBW President < > president@guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: > >> Hi all, >> Sorry for not responding sooner. I’m traveling today after visiting some >> family, so I should be able to consolidate all the comments this evening >> when I get home. Thanks everyone for all your thoughful comments! >> -Kate >> >> Kate Levy (she/her) >> President, Guild of Bookworkers >> 505.263.3209 | president@guildofbookworkers.org >> >> >> On Wed, Apr 10, 2024 at 8:48 AM Marianna Brotherton Crabbs < >> communications@guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: >> >>> 4th sounds good to me. It sounds like most people are happy with 3 or 4, >>> so I'm comfortable letting Kate make the final call, if we want to use her >>> as a tie breaker. Once we have a final decision I'll get it up on the >>> website. We were without power for 4 days this past week, and I'll be >>> travelling until Monday, so I apologize for not being easy to get in touch >>> with so far this month! >>> >>> Marianna >>> >>> On Mon, Apr 8, 2024 at 7:57 AM Eliza Gilligan < >>> membership@guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: >>> >>>> I am fine with 3 or 4 and agree with the edits on the word "stress" >>>> with "advocate" being my preference >>>> >>>> eliza >>>> >>>> On Sun, Apr 7, 2024 at 1:53 PM Jodee Fenton <jafenton67@gmail.com> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hi, >>>>> I agree with the edits on the word " stress" and think "advocate" is >>>>> the better choice. >>>>> And option 3 or 4 works for me. >>>>> >>>>> Jodee >>>>> >>>>> On Sun, Apr 7, 2024, 9:51 AM Lisa Muccigrosso <lisa.mucci@gmail.com> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Rather than the term "stress" I prefer "emphasize" or "advocate for." >>>>>> Other than that 3 or 4 is good to me. And I appreciate the OED reference >>>>>> for handbound. >>>>>> >>>>>> Lisa >>>>>> >>>>>> On Sat, Apr 6, 2024 at 7:57 PM Susie Cobbledick via GBWEXEC < >>>>>> gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>>>>>> From: Susie Cobbledick <Susan.Cobbledick@mobot.org> >>>>>>> To: Communication tool for the GBW Board of Directors < >>>>>>> gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org> >>>>>>> Cc: >>>>>>> Bcc: >>>>>>> Date: Sat, 6 Apr 2024 23:39:31 +0000 >>>>>>> Subject: [GBW_EXEC] Re: "About" page on website >>>>>>> I could go with 3 or 4. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Susie Cobbledick >>>>>>> GBWJ Co-editor >>>>>>> ------------------------------ >>>>>>> *From:* GBW President <president@guildofbookworkers.org> >>>>>>> *Sent:* Saturday, April 6, 2024 11:35 AM >>>>>>> *To:* Communication tool for the GBW Board of Directors < >>>>>>> gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org> >>>>>>> *Subject:* [GBW_EXEC] Re: "About" page on website >>>>>>> >>>>>>> You don't often get email from president@guildofbookworkers.org. Learn >>>>>>> why this is important >>>>>>> <https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification> >>>>>>> Hi everyone, >>>>>>> I’ve compiled all the suggestions in this attached document. My >>>>>>> preference would be for the 4th option. I like leaving terms like fine or >>>>>>> design out to make it more inclusive. Many of our members don’t do fine or >>>>>>> design binding and I would like this apply to apply to all our members. >>>>>>> Thanks, >>>>>>> Kate >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dCDDLmKJxntT5MOuGPcePvEn1gqSFR6StiWYcCxhVDY/edit >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Kate Levy (she/her) >>>>>>> President, Guild of Bookworkers >>>>>>> 505.263.3209 | president@guildofbookworkers.org >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Sat, Apr 6, 2024 at 11:25 AM Eliza Gilligan < >>>>>>> membership@guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Now that we've had a few days, what do we think? Don't want to let >>>>>>> this one slip through the cracks. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I'm good with Marianna's suggestion although I would like to specify >>>>>>> "design binding" instead of just "bindings" >>>>>>> >>>>>>> eliza >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Mon, Apr 1, 2024 at 2:29 PM Marianna Brotherton Crabbs < >>>>>>> communications@guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Excellent discussion! Happy to make all the edits online once we >>>>>>> settle on our language. Here's my go at it... >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> The Guild upholds the belief that we all share in the >>>>>>> responsibility to sustain the crafts involved with the production of hand >>>>>>> bound books. Its members hope to broaden public awareness of the book arts, >>>>>>> to stimulate the commissions of bindings, and to stress the need for sound >>>>>>> book conservation and restoration. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Marianna >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Sun, Mar 31, 2024 at 5:09 PM <jafenton67@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> HI- >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I am not particularly good at word-smithing…but I agree that the >>>>>>> language should be updated. Todd’s suggestion looks fine to me. Maybe >>>>>>> tweaking “…production of fine books…” to address the fine vs design aspect >>>>>>> of our business. Maybe “…production of fine books, artists’ books and >>>>>>> design bindings”. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> But like I said, I am not the word-smithin’ type. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Jodee Fenton, NW Chapter >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> *From:* GBW Newsletter Editor <newsletter@guildofbookworkers.org> >>>>>>> *Sent:* Friday, March 29, 2024 4:06 PM >>>>>>> *To:* Communication tool for the GBW Board of Directors < >>>>>>> gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org> >>>>>>> *Subject:* [GBW_EXEC] Re: "About" page on website >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> As an afterthought, how about changing "fine" to "design"? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Have a nice weekend everyone. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Bridget >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Newsletter Committee >>>>>>> >>>>>>> guildofbookworkers.org >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Mar 28, 2024, at 5:55 AM, Todd Pattison < >>>>>>> vicepresident@guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>  >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Kate, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Thank you so much for getting this conversation started and I really >>>>>>> appreciate that this was brought to the Board's attention by our membership. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I would be fine with shortening the two sentences into one, possibly >>>>>>> with something like this: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Our members are committed to sustaining the crafts involved with the >>>>>>> production of fine books while striving to broaden public awareness of the >>>>>>> hand book arts, stimulate commissions of fine bindings, and stress the need >>>>>>> for sound book conservation and restoration. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Just a suggestion. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Todd >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Wed, Mar 27, 2024 at 5:41 PM Larry Houston < >>>>>>> treasurer@guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Updating the language of the website sounds great! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> To answer your question about its history, the verbiage comes from at >>>>>>> least 2009 >>>>>>> <https://web.archive.org/web/20090720060918/http:/www.guildofbookworkers.org/about/index.php> but >>>>>>> is not part of the Bylaws or official documents as far as I can tell. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Note that the language is also used in other locations which may >>>>>>> warrant updates for consistency: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guild_of_Bookworkers >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Guild of Book Workers | Facebook >>>>>>> <https://www.facebook.com/groups/bookworkers> (under About) >>>>>>> >>>>>>> https://www.archives.gov/research/alic/reference/books-related-links >>>>>>> >>>>>>> https://www.romoe.com/de/artikel/guildofbookworkers-org_k7v44vj1.html >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Larry Houston >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Treasurer, GBW >>>>>>> >>>>>>> cell 920-246-0103 >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Wed, Mar 27, 2024 at 3:55 PM eliza gilligan < >>>>>>> elizamariegilligan@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Could we just eliminate the first sentence altogether? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Change the next sentence to the verbage below and add it to the end >>>>>>> of the previous paragraph- my 2 cents-- eliza >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Its members are still dedicated to broadening public awareness of >>>>>>> the hand book arts, stimulating the commissions of fine bindings, and >>>>>>> stressing the need for sound book conservation and restoration. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Wed, Mar 27, 2024 at 3:46 PM GBW President < >>>>>>> president@guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Hi everyone, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> It was brought to our attention from a member that the wording on >>>>>>> the About page on the website could use some updating. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> "The Guild still believes, as did its founders, that there is a >>>>>>> responsibility among civilized people to sustain the crafts >>>>>>> involved with the production of fine books. Its members hope to broaden >>>>>>> public awareness of the hand book arts, to stimulate commissions of fine >>>>>>> bindings, and to stress the need for sound book conservation and >>>>>>> restoration." >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> With the Guild's focus on DEI, this word choice could be seen as >>>>>>> inappropriate and offensive and could use some updating. Todd brought this >>>>>>> to my attention and shared the concern with the DEI committee as well. The >>>>>>> alternatives of "makers" or "artisans" were proposed, but I wanted to bring >>>>>>> this to you for suggestions before changing it. If anyone happens to know >>>>>>> where this came from or who wrote it, it would be good information to have. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I'd like to change this soon, so if you can let me know your >>>>>>> thoughts on the matter in the next few days, that would be appreciated. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Thanks so much, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Kate >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Kate Levy (she/her) >>>>>>> >>>>>>> President, Guild of Bookworkers >>>>>>> >>>>>>> 505.263.3209 | president@guildofbookworkers.org >>>>>>> >>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>> GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>>>>> To unsubscribe send an email to >>>>>>> gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>>>>> >>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>> GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>>>>> To unsubscribe send an email to >>>>>>> gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>>>>> >>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>> GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>>>>> To unsubscribe send an email to >>>>>>> gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> >>>>>>> /////////////////////////////////////////////////////// >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> *Todd Pattison *(he/him) >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Vice President, Guild of Book Workers >>>>>>> >>>>>>> 781.921.9186 | vicepresident@guildofbookworkers.org >>>>>>> >>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>> GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>>>>> To unsubscribe send an email to >>>>>>> gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>>>> Groups "Northwest Chapter" group. >>>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, >>>>>>> send an email to northwestgroup+unsubscribe@guildofbookworkers.org. >>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>> GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>>>>> To unsubscribe send an email to >>>>>>> gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> ___________________________________________________________ >>>>>>> Communications Chair for the Guild of Book Workers >>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>> GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>>>>> To unsubscribe send an email to >>>>>>> gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>>>>> >>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>> GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>>>>> To unsubscribe send an email to >>>>>>> gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>>>>>> From: Susie Cobbledick via GBWEXEC < >>>>>>> gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org> >>>>>>> To: Communication tool for the GBW Board of Directors < >>>>>>> gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org> >>>>>>> Cc: Susie Cobbledick <Susan.Cobbledick@mobot.org> >>>>>>> Bcc: >>>>>>> Date: Sat, 6 Apr 2024 23:39:31 +0000 >>>>>>> Subject: [GBW_EXEC] Re: "About" page on website >>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>> GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>>>>> To unsubscribe send an email to >>>>>>> gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>>>>> >>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, >>>>>> send an email to northwestgroup+unsubscribe@guildofbookworkers.org. >>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>>>> To unsubscribe send an email to >>>>>> gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>>>> >>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, >>>>>> send an email 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Nora Lockshin from Potomac here: In the fair copy, now “sound” jumps out at me for possible word confusion (audio book or components) and subjectivity. And while I don’t think we have terms up defining the difference or spectrum between conservation and restoration (which is a bigger discussion)*, that part could use the modifier “and/or”. Suggest either striking “sound” for simplicity, or adding “principles of” after, and striking “the need for” as redundant. and advocate for book conservation and/or restoration. and advocate for sound principles of book conservation and/or restoration. and advocate for the need for sound principles of book conservation and/or restoration. … Once posted, as a Wikipedia editor, I volunteer to edit that entry Larry pointed to unless another person wishes to. Perhaps requests for update can be sent to the webmasters of other sites by Marianna or Jennifer B. *and perhaps we should, or link out to broader and diverse definitions, since the Find a Book Worker directory lists both Book Conservation and Restoration and Repair and it would serve both the members and potential clients to define all the categories a bit more. This will be another editorial challenge but not a huge one as other groups have done so. ~ Nora On Thu, Apr 11, 2024 at 10:10 GBW Newsletter Editor < newsletter@guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: > Thanks for herding us along with this important paragraph, Kate. > > Bridget > > On Thu, Apr 11, 2024 at 2:51 PM GBW President < > president@guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: > >> Hi everyone, >> The copy below I believe has the most agreement. Any last comments before >> putting it on the website? >> Thanks, >> Kate >> >> Our members are committed to sustaining the crafts involved with the >> production of books while striving to broaden public awareness of handbound >> books and related arts, stimulate commissions of bindings and book-adjacent >> work, and advocate for the need for sound book conservation and restoration. >> >> >> On Wed, Apr 10, 2024 at 11:06 AM GBW President < >> president@guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: >> >>> Hi all, >>> Sorry for not responding sooner. I’m traveling today after visiting some >>> family, so I should be able to consolidate all the comments this evening >>> when I get home. Thanks everyone for all your thoughful comments! >>> -Kate >>> >>> Kate Levy (she/her) >>> President, Guild of Bookworkers >>> 505.263.3209 | president@guildofbookworkers.org >>> >>> >>> On Wed, Apr 10, 2024 at 8:48 AM Marianna Brotherton Crabbs < >>> communications@guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: >>> >>>> 4th sounds good to me. It sounds like most people are happy with 3 or >>>> 4, so I'm comfortable letting Kate make the final call, if we want to use >>>> her as a tie breaker. Once we have a final decision I'll get it up on the >>>> website. We were without power for 4 days this past week, and I'll be >>>> travelling until Monday, so I apologize for not being easy to get in touch >>>> with so far this month! >>>> >>>> Marianna >>>> >>>> On Mon, Apr 8, 2024 at 7:57 AM Eliza Gilligan < >>>> membership@guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: >>>> >>>>> I am fine with 3 or 4 and agree with the edits on the word "stress" >>>>> with "advocate" being my preference >>>>> >>>>> eliza >>>>> >>>>> On Sun, Apr 7, 2024 at 1:53 PM Jodee Fenton <jafenton67@gmail.com> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Hi, >>>>>> I agree with the edits on the word " stress" and think "advocate" is >>>>>> the better choice. >>>>>> And option 3 or 4 works for me. >>>>>> >>>>>> Jodee >>>>>> >>>>>> On Sun, Apr 7, 2024, 9:51 AM Lisa Muccigrosso <lisa.mucci@gmail.com> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Rather than the term "stress" I prefer "emphasize" or "advocate >>>>>>> for." Other than that 3 or 4 is good to me. And I appreciate the OED >>>>>>> reference for handbound. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Lisa >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Sat, Apr 6, 2024 at 7:57 PM Susie Cobbledick via GBWEXEC < >>>>>>> gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>>>>>>> From: Susie Cobbledick <Susan.Cobbledick@mobot.org> >>>>>>>> To: Communication tool for the GBW Board of Directors < >>>>>>>> gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org> >>>>>>>> Cc: >>>>>>>> Bcc: >>>>>>>> Date: Sat, 6 Apr 2024 23:39:31 +0000 >>>>>>>> Subject: [GBW_EXEC] Re: "About" page on website >>>>>>>> I could go with 3 or 4. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Susie Cobbledick >>>>>>>> GBWJ Co-editor >>>>>>>> ------------------------------ >>>>>>>> *From:* GBW President <president@guildofbookworkers.org> >>>>>>>> *Sent:* Saturday, April 6, 2024 11:35 AM >>>>>>>> *To:* Communication tool for the GBW Board of Directors < >>>>>>>> gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org> >>>>>>>> *Subject:* [GBW_EXEC] Re: "About" page on website >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> You don't often get email from president@guildofbookworkers.org. Learn >>>>>>>> why this is important >>>>>>>> <https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification> >>>>>>>> Hi everyone, >>>>>>>> I’ve compiled all the suggestions in this attached document. My >>>>>>>> preference would be for the 4th option. I like leaving terms like fine or >>>>>>>> design out to make it more inclusive. Many of our members don’t do fine or >>>>>>>> design binding and I would like this apply to apply to all our members. >>>>>>>> Thanks, >>>>>>>> Kate >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dCDDLmKJxntT5MOuGPcePvEn1gqSFR6StiWYcCxhVDY/edit >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Kate Levy (she/her) >>>>>>>> President, Guild of Bookworkers >>>>>>>> 505.263.3209 | president@guildofbookworkers.org >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Sat, Apr 6, 2024 at 11:25 AM Eliza Gilligan < >>>>>>>> membership@guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Now that we've had a few days, what do we think? Don't want to let >>>>>>>> this one slip through the cracks. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I'm good with Marianna's suggestion although I would like to >>>>>>>> specify "design binding" instead of just "bindings" >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> eliza >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Mon, Apr 1, 2024 at 2:29 PM Marianna Brotherton Crabbs < >>>>>>>> communications@guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Excellent discussion! Happy to make all the edits online once we >>>>>>>> settle on our language. Here's my go at it... >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> The Guild upholds the belief that we all share in the >>>>>>>> responsibility to sustain the crafts involved with the production of hand >>>>>>>> bound books. Its members hope to broaden public awareness of the book arts, >>>>>>>> to stimulate the commissions of bindings, and to stress the need for sound >>>>>>>> book conservation and restoration. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Marianna >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Sun, Mar 31, 2024 at 5:09 PM <jafenton67@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> HI- >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I am not particularly good at word-smithing…but I agree that the >>>>>>>> language should be updated. Todd’s suggestion looks fine to me. Maybe >>>>>>>> tweaking “…production of fine books…” to address the fine vs design aspect >>>>>>>> of our business. Maybe “…production of fine books, artists’ books and >>>>>>>> design bindings”. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> But like I said, I am not the word-smithin’ type. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Jodee Fenton, NW Chapter >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> *From:* GBW Newsletter Editor <newsletter@guildofbookworkers.org> >>>>>>>> *Sent:* Friday, March 29, 2024 4:06 PM >>>>>>>> *To:* Communication tool for the GBW Board of Directors < >>>>>>>> gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org> >>>>>>>> *Subject:* [GBW_EXEC] Re: "About" page on website >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> As an afterthought, how about changing "fine" to "design"? >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Have a nice weekend everyone. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Bridget >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Newsletter Committee >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> guildofbookworkers.org >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Mar 28, 2024, at 5:55 AM, Todd Pattison < >>>>>>>> vicepresident@guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>  >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Kate, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Thank you so much for getting this conversation started and I >>>>>>>> really appreciate that this was brought to the Board's attention by our >>>>>>>> membership. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I would be fine with shortening the two sentences into one, >>>>>>>> possibly with something like this: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Our members are committed to sustaining the crafts involved with >>>>>>>> the production of fine books while striving to broaden public awareness of >>>>>>>> the hand book arts, stimulate commissions of fine bindings, and stress the >>>>>>>> need for sound book conservation and restoration. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Just a suggestion. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Todd >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Wed, Mar 27, 2024 at 5:41 PM Larry Houston < >>>>>>>> treasurer@guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Updating the language of the website sounds great! >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> To answer your question about its history, the verbiage comes from at >>>>>>>> least 2009 >>>>>>>> <https://web.archive.org/web/20090720060918/http:/www.guildofbookworkers.org/about/index.php> but >>>>>>>> is not part of the Bylaws or official documents as far as I can tell. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Note that the language is also used in other locations which may >>>>>>>> warrant updates for consistency: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guild_of_Bookworkers >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Guild of Book Workers | Facebook >>>>>>>> <https://www.facebook.com/groups/bookworkers> (under About) >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> https://www.archives.gov/research/alic/reference/books-related-links >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> https://www.romoe.com/de/artikel/guildofbookworkers-org_k7v44vj1.html >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Larry Houston >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Treasurer, GBW >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> cell 920-246-0103 >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Wed, Mar 27, 2024 at 3:55 PM eliza gilligan < >>>>>>>> elizamariegilligan@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Could we just eliminate the first sentence altogether? >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Change the next sentence to the verbage below and add it to the end >>>>>>>> of the previous paragraph- my 2 cents-- eliza >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Its members are still dedicated to broadening public awareness of >>>>>>>> the hand book arts, stimulating the commissions of fine bindings, and >>>>>>>> stressing the need for sound book conservation and restoration. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Wed, Mar 27, 2024 at 3:46 PM GBW President < >>>>>>>> president@guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Hi everyone, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> It was brought to our attention from a member that the wording on >>>>>>>> the About page on the website could use some updating. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> "The Guild still believes, as did its founders, that there is a >>>>>>>> responsibility among civilized people to sustain the crafts >>>>>>>> involved with the production of fine books. Its members hope to broaden >>>>>>>> public awareness of the hand book arts, to stimulate commissions of fine >>>>>>>> bindings, and to stress the need for sound book conservation and >>>>>>>> restoration." >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> With the Guild's focus on DEI, this word choice could be seen as >>>>>>>> inappropriate and offensive and could use some updating. Todd brought this >>>>>>>> to my attention and shared the concern with the DEI committee as well. The >>>>>>>> alternatives of "makers" or "artisans" were proposed, but I wanted to bring >>>>>>>> this to you for suggestions before changing it. If anyone happens to know >>>>>>>> where this came from or who wrote it, it would be good information to have. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I'd like to change this soon, so if you can let me know your >>>>>>>> thoughts on the matter in the next few days, that would be appreciated. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Thanks so much, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Kate >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Kate Levy (she/her) >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> President, Guild of Bookworkers >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> 505.263.3209 | president@guildofbookworkers.org >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>>> GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>>>>>> To unsubscribe send an email to >>>>>>>> gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>>> GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>>>>>> To unsubscribe send an email to >>>>>>>> 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well said, Nora I like your second suggestion e On Thu, Apr 11, 2024 at 11:11 AM Potomac Chapter < potomac@guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: > Nora Lockshin from Potomac here: > > In the fair copy, now “sound” jumps out at me for possible word confusion > (audio book or components) and subjectivity. And while I don’t think we > have terms up defining the difference or spectrum between conservation and > restoration (which is a bigger discussion)*, that part could use the > modifier “and/or”. > > Suggest either striking “sound” for simplicity, or adding “principles of” > after, and striking “the need for” as redundant. > > and advocate for book conservation and/or restoration. > > and advocate for sound principles of book conservation and/or restoration. > > and advocate for the need for sound principles of book conservation and/or > restoration. > > … > > Once posted, as a Wikipedia editor, I volunteer to edit that entry Larry > pointed to unless another person wishes to. Perhaps requests for update > can be sent to the webmasters of other sites by Marianna or Jennifer B. > > *and perhaps we should, or link out to broader and diverse definitions, > since the Find a Book Worker directory lists both Book Conservation and > Restoration and Repair and it would serve both the members and potential > clients to define all the categories a bit more. This will be another > editorial challenge but not a huge one as other groups have done so. > > ~ Nora > > On Thu, Apr 11, 2024 at 10:10 GBW Newsletter Editor < > newsletter@guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: > >> Thanks for herding us along with this important paragraph, Kate. >> >> Bridget >> >> On Thu, Apr 11, 2024 at 2:51 PM GBW President < >> president@guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: >> >>> Hi everyone, >>> The copy below I believe has the most agreement. Any last comments >>> before putting it on the website? >>> Thanks, >>> Kate >>> >>> Our members are committed to sustaining the crafts involved with the >>> production of books while striving to broaden public awareness of handbound >>> books and related arts, stimulate commissions of bindings and book-adjacent >>> work, and advocate for the need for sound book conservation and restoration. >>> >>> >>> On Wed, Apr 10, 2024 at 11:06 AM GBW President < >>> president@guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: >>> >>>> Hi all, >>>> Sorry for not responding sooner. I’m traveling today after visiting >>>> some family, so I should be able to consolidate all the comments this >>>> evening when I get home. Thanks everyone for all your thoughful comments! >>>> -Kate >>>> >>>> Kate Levy (she/her) >>>> President, Guild of Bookworkers >>>> 505.263.3209 | president@guildofbookworkers.org >>>> >>>> >>>> On Wed, Apr 10, 2024 at 8:48 AM Marianna Brotherton Crabbs < >>>> communications@guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: >>>> >>>>> 4th sounds good to me. It sounds like most people are happy with 3 or >>>>> 4, so I'm comfortable letting Kate make the final call, if we want to use >>>>> her as a tie breaker. Once we have a final decision I'll get it up on the >>>>> website. We were without power for 4 days this past week, and I'll be >>>>> travelling until Monday, so I apologize for not being easy to get in touch >>>>> with so far this month! >>>>> >>>>> Marianna >>>>> >>>>> On Mon, Apr 8, 2024 at 7:57 AM Eliza Gilligan < >>>>> membership@guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> I am fine with 3 or 4 and agree with the edits on the word "stress" >>>>>> with "advocate" being my preference >>>>>> >>>>>> eliza >>>>>> >>>>>> On Sun, Apr 7, 2024 at 1:53 PM Jodee Fenton <jafenton67@gmail.com> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Hi, >>>>>>> I agree with the edits on the word " stress" and think "advocate" is >>>>>>> the better choice. >>>>>>> And option 3 or 4 works for me. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Jodee >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Sun, Apr 7, 2024, 9:51 AM Lisa Muccigrosso <lisa.mucci@gmail.com> >>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Rather than the term "stress" I prefer "emphasize" or "advocate >>>>>>>> for." Other than that 3 or 4 is good to me. And I appreciate the OED >>>>>>>> reference for handbound. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Lisa >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Sat, Apr 6, 2024 at 7:57 PM Susie Cobbledick via GBWEXEC < >>>>>>>> gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>>>>>>>> From: Susie Cobbledick <Susan.Cobbledick@mobot.org> >>>>>>>>> To: Communication tool for the GBW Board of Directors < >>>>>>>>> gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org> >>>>>>>>> Cc: >>>>>>>>> Bcc: >>>>>>>>> Date: Sat, 6 Apr 2024 23:39:31 +0000 >>>>>>>>> Subject: [GBW_EXEC] Re: "About" page on website >>>>>>>>> I could go with 3 or 4. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Susie Cobbledick >>>>>>>>> GBWJ Co-editor >>>>>>>>> ------------------------------ >>>>>>>>> *From:* GBW President <president@guildofbookworkers.org> >>>>>>>>> *Sent:* Saturday, April 6, 2024 11:35 AM >>>>>>>>> *To:* Communication tool for the GBW Board of Directors < >>>>>>>>> gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org> >>>>>>>>> *Subject:* [GBW_EXEC] Re: "About" page on website >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> You don't often get email from president@guildofbookworkers.org. Learn >>>>>>>>> why this is important >>>>>>>>> <https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification> >>>>>>>>> Hi everyone, >>>>>>>>> I’ve compiled all the suggestions in this attached document. My >>>>>>>>> preference would be for the 4th option. I like leaving terms like fine or >>>>>>>>> design out to make it more inclusive. Many of our members don’t do fine or >>>>>>>>> design binding and I would like this apply to apply to all our members. >>>>>>>>> Thanks, >>>>>>>>> Kate >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dCDDLmKJxntT5MOuGPcePvEn1gqSFR6StiWYcCxhVDY/edit >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Kate Levy (she/her) >>>>>>>>> President, Guild of Bookworkers >>>>>>>>> 505.263.3209 | president@guildofbookworkers.org >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On Sat, Apr 6, 2024 at 11:25 AM Eliza Gilligan < >>>>>>>>> membership@guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Now that we've had a few days, what do we think? Don't want to >>>>>>>>> let this one slip through the cracks. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I'm good with Marianna's suggestion although I would like to >>>>>>>>> specify "design binding" instead of just "bindings" >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> eliza >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On Mon, Apr 1, 2024 at 2:29 PM Marianna Brotherton Crabbs < >>>>>>>>> communications@guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Excellent discussion! Happy to make all the edits online once we >>>>>>>>> settle on our language. Here's my go at it... >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> The Guild upholds the belief that we all share in the >>>>>>>>> responsibility to sustain the crafts involved with the production of hand >>>>>>>>> bound books. Its members hope to broaden public awareness of the book arts, >>>>>>>>> to stimulate the commissions of bindings, and to stress the need for sound >>>>>>>>> book conservation and restoration. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Marianna >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On Sun, Mar 31, 2024 at 5:09 PM <jafenton67@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> HI- >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I am not particularly good at word-smithing…but I agree that the >>>>>>>>> language should be updated. Todd’s suggestion looks fine to me. Maybe >>>>>>>>> tweaking “…production of fine books…” to address the fine vs design aspect >>>>>>>>> of our business. Maybe “…production of fine books, artists’ books and >>>>>>>>> design bindings”. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> But like I said, I am not the word-smithin’ type. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Jodee Fenton, NW Chapter >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> *From:* GBW Newsletter Editor <newsletter@guildofbookworkers.org> >>>>>>>>> *Sent:* Friday, March 29, 2024 4:06 PM >>>>>>>>> *To:* Communication tool for the GBW Board of Directors < >>>>>>>>> gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org> >>>>>>>>> *Subject:* [GBW_EXEC] Re: "About" page on website >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> As an afterthought, how about changing "fine" to "design"? >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Have a nice weekend everyone. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Bridget >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Newsletter Committee >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> guildofbookworkers.org >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On Mar 28, 2024, at 5:55 AM, Todd Pattison < >>>>>>>>> vicepresident@guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>  >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Kate, >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Thank you so much for getting this conversation started and I >>>>>>>>> really appreciate that this was brought to the Board's attention by our >>>>>>>>> membership. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I would be fine with shortening the two sentences into one, >>>>>>>>> possibly with something like this: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Our members are committed to sustaining the crafts involved with >>>>>>>>> the production of fine books while striving to broaden public awareness of >>>>>>>>> the hand book arts, stimulate commissions of fine bindings, and stress the >>>>>>>>> need for sound book conservation and restoration. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Just a suggestion. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Todd >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On Wed, Mar 27, 2024 at 5:41 PM Larry Houston < >>>>>>>>> treasurer@guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Updating the language of the website sounds great! >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> To answer your question about its history, the verbiage comes from at >>>>>>>>> least 2009 >>>>>>>>> <https://web.archive.org/web/20090720060918/http:/www.guildofbookworkers.org/about/index.php> but >>>>>>>>> is not part of the Bylaws or official documents as far as I can tell. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Note that the language is also used in other locations which may >>>>>>>>> warrant updates for consistency: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guild_of_Bookworkers >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Guild of Book Workers | Facebook >>>>>>>>> <https://www.facebook.com/groups/bookworkers> (under About) >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> https://www.archives.gov/research/alic/reference/books-related-links >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> https://www.romoe.com/de/artikel/guildofbookworkers-org_k7v44vj1.html >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Larry Houston >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Treasurer, GBW >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> cell 920-246-0103 >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On Wed, Mar 27, 2024 at 3:55 PM eliza gilligan < >>>>>>>>> elizamariegilligan@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Could we just eliminate the first sentence altogether? >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Change the next sentence to the verbage below and add it to the >>>>>>>>> end of the previous paragraph- my 2 cents-- eliza >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Its members are still dedicated to broadening public awareness of >>>>>>>>> the hand book arts, stimulating the commissions of fine bindings, and >>>>>>>>> stressing the need for sound book conservation and restoration. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On Wed, Mar 27, 2024 at 3:46 PM GBW President < >>>>>>>>> president@guildofbookworkers.org> wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Hi everyone, >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> It was brought to our attention from a member that the wording on >>>>>>>>> the About page on the website could use some updating. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> "The Guild still believes, as did its founders, that there is a >>>>>>>>> responsibility among civilized people to sustain the crafts >>>>>>>>> involved with the production of fine books. Its members hope to broaden >>>>>>>>> public awareness of the hand book arts, to stimulate commissions of fine >>>>>>>>> bindings, and to stress the need for sound book conservation and >>>>>>>>> restoration." >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> With the Guild's focus on DEI, this word choice could be seen as >>>>>>>>> inappropriate and offensive and could use some updating. Todd brought this >>>>>>>>> to my attention and shared the concern with the DEI committee as well. The >>>>>>>>> alternatives of "makers" or "artisans" were proposed, but I wanted to bring >>>>>>>>> this to you for suggestions before changing it. If anyone happens to know >>>>>>>>> where this came from or who wrote it, it would be good information to have. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I'd like to change this soon, so if you can let me know your >>>>>>>>> thoughts on the matter in the next few days, that would be appreciated. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Thanks so much, >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Kate >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Kate Levy (she/her) >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> President, Guild of Bookworkers >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> 505.263.3209 | president@guildofbookworkers.org >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>>>> GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>>>>>>> To unsubscribe send an email to >>>>>>>>> gbwexec-leave@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>>>> GBWEXEC mailing list -- gbwexec@list.guildofbookworkers.org >>>>>>>>> To unsubscribe send an email to >>>>>>>>> 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