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Besides being our Chief Weaver and a newly elected -- 2007 -- Trustee  Bill Rafnel, left in this April 28, 2007 David Denny picture, is a retired US Navy Chaplain, and in that third capacity, Bill officiated at Jake Williams wedding. Middle: Yours Truly, Greg Hayden. Far Right: Steam Team Wiper Nick Rose

Museum Weavers Loom Barn
to Open June 16, 2007
Bill Rafnel

AGSEM Board of Trustees is happy to announce that the long-awaited Museum Weavers Loom Barn will open to the public with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 11:00 am on Saturday, June 16, 2007. Under the guidance of Bill Rafnel, weavers at AGSEM have spent the last 21 years creating a unique collection of hand -and foot -powered looms. During show days, Museum Weavers will demonstrate several of the working looms, including the creation of rag rugs, jump ropes, and other fabrics. Expert spinners will also show how wool is spun into thread.

The purpose of Museum Weavers is to:
- Collect, store and maintain handweaving looms, materials and equipment
- Teach weaving and spinning to adults and children
- Become a teaching center for southern California handweavers
- Include workshops and shows with display space for members and guest artists
- Conduct tours and teaching events
- Hold weaving conferences

Special Thanks
Our loom barn is fully operational and paid for! This is due to awesome financial support as well as volunteer work crew support. Among the hundreds of people who have helped with large and small monetary contributions, and with willing muscles and creative minds, we would especially like to thank: The County of San Diego and Supervisor Bill Horn. Rod Groenewold, AGSEM Director. Patrick Myers, AGSEM Trustee and Project Manager. Al Rhynard. The Bell Foundation. Southern California Handweavers Conference. Palomar Handweavers Guild. Back Porch Spinners in memory of Rita Dayton. Ramona Mae Osterberg Educational Fund. Russell Watson, Architect, Sprotte & Watson. Mike Esposito, San Antonio Construction. Jeanette & Mike Stevens, MW Construction. El Camino Rental.

Myrna Bagge, Johnny Bailey, Frances Barnhart, Walter Britton, Mike Calhoun, Jim Goode, Tom Garrison, Dar Jewel, David Lake Family, Tibor Laky, Jack Lester, Sharon Martin, Perky Miholich, Bob Morley, Gary and Patricia Pollard, Bill Rafnel Family, Keith Richards, Babe Riley, Eleanor & Vince Scoggins, Lou Schweizer, Paul Smith, Bob Swaim, Vicki Thompson, Elayne Trendel, Ernie Walker.

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