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From the President’s Desk — January 2023

by Kevin Roche | Jan 28, 2023

As of today, January 27, 2023, we still do not have an editor for the International Costumer, so as I intimated in my November column, we are for now switching to a simple series of occasional blog posts on the ICG website rather than attempting to hold a formal, scheduled newsletter together any longer with baling wire and chewing gum and toil...

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Volume XIV Issue 6 Nov-Dec 2015	President’s Message – Philip Gust From the Editor – Vicky Assarattanakul Costume-Con 34 Updates – Danielle McKinney Working With Our Community – Stace Feldmann Toni Lay Has Died – Mike Glyer An Appreciation of Toni Lay – James H. Burns
Volume XIV Issue 5 Sep-Oct 2015	President’s Message – Philip Gust From the Editor – Vicky Assarattanakul Memorial Shield (Sandy Swank) – Jeanine Swick and Elaine Sims Remembering a Dear Friend (Sandy Swank) – Lisa Ashton A Tribute to Sandy Swank – Carole Parker Sandy Swank and the next Generation – Philip Gust A Corset Started it All (Sandy Swank) – Rebecca Marcus Nice With a Sense of Humor (Sandy Swank) – Richard Man Toni Lay – Vick Assarattana Memory of an Inspiration (Adrienne Martin-Barnes) – Carole Parker Dance with the Sidhe (CC 34) – Danielle McKinney ICG Archives Provides Entertainment for Geek.Kon – Bruce Mai and Nora Mai
Volume XIV Issue 4 Jul-Aug 2015	President’s Message – Philip Gust Sasquan Hotels – Carole Parker Editor’s note Two Interesting Books (British Army Cap Badges of the First World War, World War One Soldiers 1914-18)- Byron Connell Cosplaying Star Wars – Anne Davenport
Volume XIV Issue 3 May-Jun 2015	President’s Message – Philip Gust New Marty Gear Grant for Richard Man’s Transformations Cosplay Project – Byron Connell Sasquan Masquerade – Sharon Sbarskyv Costume-Con 33 – Sandy Swank and Dora Buck Costume-Con 33 Workshop: Electronics for Costumers – Lisa Ashton
Volume XIV Issue 2 Mar-Apr 2015	President’s Message – Philip Gust ICG’S Marty Gear Fund Makes First Grant – Byron Connell Book Review (Soft Circuits) – Kathe Gust Transformations Cosplay – Richard Man
Volume XIV Issue 1 Jan-Feb 2015	President’s Message – Philip Gust From the Editor – Vicky Assarattanakul A Step Back in Time: CC33 Exhibit Room – Jeanine Swick Welcome to the Jazz Age (Costume-Con 33 Friday Night Social) – Sandy Swank and Dora Buck Loncon3 Masquerade – Carole Parker Fabric Identification – Leah O’Connor Other ICG Publications Guest Publication: Finery
2014
Volume XIII Issue 6 Nov-Dec 2014	President’s Letter – Phil Gust From the Editor – Vicky Assarattanakul Costume Con 33 “Miss Ellen’s Portieres” Contest – Rob Himmelsbach Future Fashion Folio – Carole Parker Report from the ICG Budget and Finance Committee – Bruce MacDermott Report from the ICG Public Relations Committee – Henry Osier Report from the ICG Technology and Web Committee – Philip Gust Costuming Arts and Sciences Grant Fund Committee Progress – Byron Connell Book Review: Napoleonic Wars: Wellington’s Army – Byron P. Connell
Volume XIII Issue 5 Sep-Oct 2014	President’s Letter – Phil Gust From the Guest Editor – Vicky Assarattanakul Gem State Costumers Introduction – Tonya Adolfson Entering the Comic-Con Masquerade – Philip Gust Book Review: Irene: a Designer from the Golden Age or Hollywood: The MGM Yeard 1942-49 – Kathe Gust Memorial for Solveig Pflueger – Nightwing Whitehead and Elektra Hammond
Volume XIII Issue 4 Jul-Aug 2014	President’s Letter – Philip Gust ICG Goes Social! – Aurora Celeste All About Special Interest Groups (SIGs) – Philip Gust Miss Lizzy’s Traveling Fashion Show – Lisa Ashton Costume-Con 33 Update: Buccaneers, Belles and Bootleggers – Jeanine Swick Costume-Con 33: Bobby Gear Memorial Quilt Contest – Elaine Sims A Behind-the-Scenes Visit to Western Costume – Kathe Gust
Volume XIII Issue 3 May-Jun 2014	President’s Letter – Philip Gust From the Editor – Carole Parker High Note: Archival Bombshell – Eric Cannon High Note: Marty Gear Grants Fund – Phil Gust High Note: LAA Interview: Ann Catelli Interview: A Gentleman’s Gentleman – Carole Parker Chapter Newsletters
Volume XIII Issue 2 Mar-Apr 2014	President’s Letter – Phil Gust Costume-Con 32 – Dawn McKechnie Archive Activity Report – Bruce Mai Book Review: Fabric for Fashion – Kathe Gust Membership Differences (primary vs non-primary) – Jeanine Swick Book Review: Knit One Below – Leah O’Connor Chapter Newsletters
Volume XIII Issue 1 Jan-Feb 2014	President’s Letter – Philip Gust From the Editor – Carole Parker Cosplay and Its History – Philip Gust Miss Lizzy – Lisa Ashton Hollywood History (book review) – Kathe Gust Chapter Newsletters
2013
Volume XII Issue 6 Nov-Dec 2013	President’s Letter – Phil Gust From the Editor – Carole Parker Bruce and Nora’s Excellent Adventure – Bruce Mai Flappers at Filoli – Kathe Gust Dragon*Con Heaven and Hell – Anne Davenport Chapter Newsletters
Volume XII Issue 5 Sep-Oct 2013	President’s Letter – Phil Gust From the Editor – Carole Parker From A Son – Daniel Gear Family Memorial Service – Lisa Ashton Memories from Costumers (about Marty Gear) Memories from S.C.A. Memories from Haunts My Friend, Tormentor, and Mentor Marty Gear – Ricky Dick Chapter Newsletters
Volume XII Issue 4 Jul-Aug 2013	President’s Letter – Phil Gust Riding Up: LoneStarCon3 Masquerade – Jill Eastlake What’s in a Theme? – Jill Eastlake Next Up: Costume-Con 32 – Dawn McKechnie Then Comes: Costume-Con 33 – Sandy Swank Photos from Costume-Con 31 Chapter Newsletters
Volume XII Issue 3 May-Jun 2013	President’s Letter – Phil Gust Archive Roadshow – Bruce Mai Costume-Con or Bust – Michael Bruno From the Editor – Carole Parker Treasurer’s Report Chapter Newsletters Steampunk Convention – Carole Parker
Volume XII Issue 2 Mar-Apr 2013	President’s Letter – Phil Gust LAA Intrview: Kevin Roche – Carole Parker Chapter Newsletters
Volume XII Issue 1 Jan-Feb 2013	From the Editor – Carole Parker President’s Letter – Phil Gust Looking Forward: Westercon 66 – Kevin Roche Looking Forward: 2013 Films – Kathe Gust December 2012 Membership Tally Review: Sick Pups Field Trip – Tina Connell Chapter Newsletters
2012
Volume XI Issue 6 Nov-Dec 2012	From the Editor – Carole Parker President’s Letter – Phil Gust LAA Interview: Karen Schaubelt Chapter Focus – New Jersey/New York Costumers Guild – Byron Connell Chapter Newsletters
Volume XI Issue 5 Sep-Oct 2012	From the Editor – Carole Parker President’s Letter – Phil Gust Working Workmanship at Chicon7 – Carole Parker Inspiration and Results for Lady of the Lake at Chicon 7 Chapter Focus: Southwest Costumers’ Guild – Randall Whitlock
Volume XI Issue 4 Jul-Aug 2012	From the Guest Editor – Carole Parker President’s Letter – Phil Gust Editor Wanted LAA Interview – Penny Lipman – Carole Parker Member FAQ – Buggy Feathers Kinetic Pattern Chapter Focus: Silicon Web Costumers’ Guild Chapter Newsletters
Volume XI Issue 3 May-Jun 2012	Penny Lipman: 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient Costume-Con 30 (Masquerade) – Patrick J. O’Connor From the Editor – Patrick J. O’Connor Recent Newsletter and Ezine Updates
Volume XI Issue 2 Mar-Apr 2012	President’s Message – Ann Catelli Now in Paperback! – Kathe Gust Archive Article #6 – Bruce Mai and Nora Mai Digital Images – the Old-fashioned Way – Patrick O’Connor Recent Newsletter and Ezine Updates
Volume XI Issue 1 Jan-Feb 2012	President’s Message – Ann Catelli Lifetime Achievement Award Criteria ICG Treasurer’s Year-Eng Report, 2011 From the Acting Web Master – Philip Gust Book Review: Dressing the Galaxy: The Costumes of Star Wars Recent Newsletter and Ezine Updates
2011
Volume X Issue 6 Nov-Dec 2011	Summary of the Renovation Worldcon Masquerade – P.J. O’Connor and Richard Man From the Editor Treasurer’s Report Recent Newsletter and Ezine Updates
Volume X Issue 5 Sep-Oct 2011	From the Editor Coffee with Doughnuts – Randall Whitlock New Costuming Books for Summer Archive Article #4 – What is in the Pat and Peggy Kennedy Memorial library (AKA “The Archives”)? An Open Letter to the Future Maskerade* Directors for Discworld Conventions – Henry W. Osier Recent Newsletter and Ezine Updates
Volume X Issue 4 Jul-Aug 2011	From the Editor Current Newsletter Contents (or Lack Thereof) Recent Newsletter and Ezine Updates
Volume X Issue 3 May-Jun 2011	Article #4 in an Occasional Series – Preserving our Hobby’s History – Nora Mai and Bruce Mai Treasurer’s Reports Pictorial Item: LAA Award – Jill Eastlake’s Award Plaque An Interview with Jill Eastlake, ICG’s 2011 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient – Philip Gust Costume-Con 2011 (Masquerade) – Patrick J. O’Connor From the Editor – Patrick J. O’Connor Recent Newsletter and Ezine Updates
Volume X Issue 2 Mar-Apr 2011	Lights, Costume, Action – Part 2 – P. J. O’Connor How to Get Inspirations – Lisa A. Ashton Brass-Antiquing – Dian Flockhart A Picnic in Wonderland – Philip Gust On-line Carnival Exhibit at Tulane University – Kathe Gust Take Ivy – Byron Connell Recent Newsletter and Ezine Updates
Volume X Issue 1 Jan-Feb 2011	Chicagoland Costumers’ Guild – President’s Challenge – Patrick O’Connor Treasurer’s Reports Lights, Costume, Action – Part 1 – P. J. O’Connor Chapter Focus – Chicagoland Costumers’ Guild – P.J. O’Connor Featured ICG Chapter Website – Silicon Web Costumers’ Guild – P.J. O’Connor ICG Archives, Article 3 – Bruce Mai and Nora Mai Recent Newsletter and Ezine Updates
2010
Volume IX Issue 6 Nov-Dec 2010	From the Editor From the Acting Web Master – Philip Gust Laver’s Law – Patrick O’Connor Things to Keep in Mind When Designing Hall Costumes – Kerri-Ellen Kelly Treasurer’s Report OSFEST (masquerade results) – Pierre Pettinger and Sandy Pettinger Minnesota Society of Costumers – Laura Ulak Recent newsletter and Ezine Updates
Volume IX Issue 5 Sep-Oct 2010	From the Editor From the President From the Acting Web Master The Agatha Clay [Heterodyne] Locket – Patrick J. O’Connor Kyoto Costume Institute Digital Archive – Kathe Gust Do You Do ICG-D? Recent newsletter and Ezine Updates Featured ICG Chapter WebSite (Chicagoland)
Volume IX Issue 4 Jul-Aug 2010	Meet Your New ICG Officers for 2010-2011 Treasurer’s Report Costume-Con 28: From The Chairman – Henry Osier Costume-Con 28 – The Masquerades Lost Luggage: When Beadspreads Speak – Gail Wolfenden-Steib Recasting the Video Masquerade – Kevin Roche Archives Article #2 – The History Continues ICG Help Wanted Notice (Tech Committee) Lifetime Achievement Award Winners: Bruce and Nora Mai Quickie Steampunk Goggles – Philip Gust From the President – Ann Catelli BoD Meeting Minutes
Volume IX Issue 3 May-Jun 2010	What’s Going On – Kelli Lynch Note from ICG President Kawa Kon – Mikhail Lynn ICG Standards of Practice for Costume Competitions Requesting ICG Recognition as “International” What’s New? Who’s New? – Kelli Lynch G-Anime – Anne Marie Morin-Berard and Luci Fontaine with Maral Agnerian From the Editor
Volume IX Issue 2 Mar-Apr 2010	The United states Army, 1917-1918: A Description of the Enlisted Man’s Service Uniform – Byron P. Connell The Pat and Peggy Kennedy Memorial Library – AKA “The Archives” – Bruce Mai ICG Standards and Guidelines Committee – Kelli Lynch The Pause Restarted: A Brief Commentary on Fan Phtotgraphy at Masquerades – Randall Whitlock From the ICG President – Rob Himmelsbach What is a Costume-Con – Patrick J. O’Connor From the Editor
Volume IX Issue 1 Jan-Feb 2010	A Long Expected Party – A Gathering of Tolkien Fans (Part 1) – Kelli Lynch Getting On Board the Steampunk Express – Patrick J. O’Connor 6-Month Costume/Cosplay Calendar From the Editor
2009
Volume VIII Issue 6 Nov-Dec 2009	How to Get Started: Research on Military Uniforms – Byron P. Connell 6-Month Costume/Cosplay Calendar From the Editor
Volume VIII Issue 5 Sep-Oct 2009	From the Worldcon (Masquerade results) – Patrick O’Connor and Leah R. O’Connor Favorite Places to Shop From the Editor – Patrick J. O’Connor 6-Month Costume/Cosplay Calendar
Volume VIII Issue 1 Jan-Feb 2009	President’s Message – Nora Mai A Note from the Editor – Cat Robinson A Farewell to HTML – Jeff Morris Treasurers’ Reports Southwest Costumers’ Guild Report – Randall Whitlock St. Louis Costumers Guild Report Creating Documentation – or how to make points and influence judges (Reprint) – Andrew Trembley The Costumer’s Library – Elephant’s Breath and London Smoke by Deb Salisbury
2008
Volume VII Issue 3 Fall 2008	President’s Message – Nora Mai Betsy Marks Delaney: 2008 Lifetime Acheivement Award Winner A Note from the Editor – Cat Robinson Treasurers’ Reports Silicon Web Chapter Report – Richard Man
Volume VII Issue 2 Mar-Apr 2008	President’s Message Editor’s Message ICG Officers for 2007-2008 ICG Annual Meeting Agenda Happenings of Interest for Costumers
Volume VII Issue 1 Jan 2008	President’s Message – Nora Mai Publication Specifications/Advertising Steampunk: the Next Costuming Wave? (Part 2) An Outsider’s Observations – Bruce Mai ICG Treasurer’s Year-End Report, 2007
2007
Volume VI Issue 6 Nov-Dec 2007	President’s Message – Nora Mai Message from the Costume-Con Future Fashion Folio A Con is Born!!! – Cindy Webb Steampunk: the Next Costuming Wave? (Part 1) – Bruce Mai Editors Message – Denisen Hartlove
Volume VI Issue 5 Sep-Oct 2007	President’s Message Running a Small Masquerade (part 2) – Kevin Roche Mission Accomplished, Mostly (Nippon Worldcon Masquerade) – Yuichiro Sakuta NASFiC Review – Bruce Mai (photos: Richard Man)
Volume VI Issue 4 Jul-Aug 2007	President’s Message Running a Small Masquerade (part 1) – Kevin Roche East Meeets West, West Meets East (Nippon Worldcon) – Yuichiro Sakuta Treasurer’s Report ICG Board of Directors Meeting Minutes Editor’s Message Masquerade Entries and Winners (Westercon 60)
Volume VI Issue 3 May-Jun 2007	President’s Message – Nora Mai Editor’s Report – Denisen Hartlove Review of Costume-con 25 Masquerades – Kevin Roche News from Chapters Around the World Treasurer’s Report – Bruce MacDermott Help Wanted: In Search of an Assistant/Successor Web Master April ICG Board of Directors Minutes Letters to the Editor ICG Annual Meeting Minutes
Volume VI Issue 2 Mar-Apr 2007	Editor’s Message – Denisen Hartlove Documenting Historical Costumes – Deb Salisbury ICG Board of Directors Meeting Minutes Deb Salisbury’s List of Costuming Resources Treasurer’s Report – Bruce MacDermott
Volume VI Issue 1 Jan-Feb 2007	President’s Message – Nora Mai Editor’s Message – Denisen Hartlove ICG Board of Directors Meeting Minutes (More) Chapter News From Around the World! Media Recreation Costuming – Judy Mitchell Tax Exempt Statue: to Exempt or Not to Exempt, That is the Question – Bruce MacDermott ICG-D List Poll Results (favorite costume film)
2006
Volume V Issue 6 Nov-Dec 2006	President’s Message – Nora Mai Editor’s Message – Denisen Hartlove ICG Treasurer’s Report – Bruce MacDermott Chapter News from Around the World! Costume in Performance: a Calendar Review – Dana MacDermott Take a Trip Through Textile History (review) – Trystan L Bass ICG-D List Poll (gift wish list) Conventions in 2007 Choosing a Pattern Size for a Woman’s Garment – Frances Burns How to Find the Bra Size You Should be Wearing – Frances Burns
Volume V Issue 5 Sep-Oct 2006	President’s Message – Nora Mai Editor’s Message – Denisen Hartlove Congratualtions to Trinity Blood! ICG Treasurer’s Report – Bruce MacDermott Photography with a Compact Digicam – Richard Man ICG-D List Poll (costuming inspirations) ICG BoD Meeting Minutes And the Winners Were – L.A.con IV Masquerade Winners Words to the Wise: a Post-Masquerade Review – Martin Jaquish
Volume V Issue 4 Jul-Aug 2006	President’s Message – Nora Mai Editor’s Message – Denisen Hartlove Glitziana’s Gear Let’s Play Dress-Up! (costuming children) – Lynne Taylor, Denisen Hartlove Costume Events/Exhibits Archon: A Letter of Introduction – Sheila Lenkman ICG-D List Poll (childhood memories) ICG Board of Director Meeting Minutes CC24 Review – Bruce Mai Volunteers Needed! ICG Treasurer’s Report – Bruce MacDermott Important Note from Karen Heim (Arisia donation)
Volume V Issue 3 May-Jun 2006	President’s Message – Nora Mai Editor’s Message – Denisen Hartlove General Meeting Minutes New ICG Fundraiser! Review of the Costume-Con 24 Science Fiction and Fanstay Masquerade – Linda Wenzelberger Review of the Costume-Con 24 Historical Masquerade – Kevin Roche Review of the Speed Course on Fabric Manipulation Given by Jacqui Ward at the Canadian Doll Artist Association Celebration Conference of 2006 – Alixandra Jordan Costume Events/Exhibits Around the World Future Costume-Con and Worldcon Dates and Locations A Few Words About the Upcoming World Science Fiction Convention Masquerade at LA Con IV, August 23-27, 2006 Anaheim, California, U.S.A. – Martin Jaquish – Martin Jaquish ICG Treasurer’s Report
Volume V Issue 2 Mar-Apr 2006	Farewell Message from the President – Carl Mami Editor’s message – Denisen Hartlove Ready for the Big Time – Jay Hartlove A Message from the Masquerade Director of the LA Con IV Masquerade – Martin Jaquish ICG Board Meeting Minutes ICG Candidate Statements (abridged) How Do I Start an ICG Chapter in My Area? Conventions and Other Exciting Happenings Around the World ICG Treasurer’s Report
Volume V Issue 1 Jan-Feb 2006	Message From the President – Carl Mami Editor’s Notes – Denisen Hartlove Guidelines Revisions Committee Glue, Gunk and Stickum or How to Stick Your costume to Yourself (Reprint) – Karen Dick Cosplay – Why It’s the Next BIG Thing – Maura Burns Conventions and Other Exciting Happenings Around the World A Note From the Editor About Your Address ICG Treasurer’s Report
2005
Volume IV Issue 6 Dec 2005	ICG Guidelines for International-Level Masquerades and Competitions – Revision Committee Latest Update In Memoriam: Kelly Turner Message From the (Acting) Editor – Densen Hartlove In Memoriam: Bobby Gear Artwear Fashion and Anti-Fashion Display (cont.) – Linda Wenzelberger Dressing A Galaxy: The Costumes of Star Wars (review) – Stacey Jenkins Please Put a Penny in and Old Man’s Hat… Artwear Fashion and Anti-Fashion Display (review) – Linda Wenzelberger Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Glue (But Were Afraid to Ask) Part 3 – Charts (reprint) – Animal X, Karen Dick Costume Calendar Oh, What Fun We had!! (Chapter News) In Memoriam: Poems ICG Treasurer’s Report
Volume IV Issue 5 Oct-Nov 2005	From the Editor – Betsy R Delaney Threads? We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Threads! – Jeff Morris Disclaimer on Adhesive Products Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Glue (But Were Afraid to Ask) Part 2 (reprint) – Animal X, Karen Dick How Cool is That?!? : Traveling Exhibit on Fashion in Film: Period Costumes for the Screen Costume Calendar Patriot Act Requires Serious Changes to ICG and Its U.S. Chapters – Dana MacDermott ICG Board Activities ICG Treasurer’s Report
Volume IV Issue 4 Aug-Sep 2005	ICG Board Activities President’s Message – Carl Mami From the Editor – Betsy R Delaney Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Glue (But Were Afraid to Ask) (reprint) – Animal X, Karen Dick Costume Calendar How Cool is That?!? : Traveling Exhibit on Fashion in Film: Period Costumes for the Screen ICG Treasurer’s Report
Volume IV Issue 3 Jun-Jul 2005	Lifetime Achievement Award 2005 How Cool is That?!? : Traveling Exhibit on Fashion in Film: Period Costumes for the Screen From the Editor – Betsy R Delaney FYI: The Interaction Masquerade ICG 2005 BoD and Annual Meeting Summary and Action Items Tackycon! Coming to the DC Area This Summer SiW and the Editorial Committee Offer Congratulations! Costume Calendar Wanna Know About What Happened at CC 23? ICG Board Activities Margo Anderson Appears at Tinoc*coN – Donna Bates ICG Treasurer’s Report
Volume IV Issue 2 Mar-May 2005	From the President – Carl Mami From the Editor – Betsy R Delaney Tentative Meeting Agenda Chapter Announcements: SLCG Anime “Crash Course” Marathon Pattern-making Idea – Carolyn Kayta Barrows Costume Calendar ICG Board Activities How Cool is That?!? : Traveling Exhibit on Fashion in Film: Period Costumes for the Screen ICG Treasurer’s Report
Volume IV Issue 1 Jan-Feb 2005	From the President – Carl Mami From the Editor – Betsy R Delaney Chapter Announcements Yard Sale Success – Carole Parker I Came, I Saw, I Drank (CC-23 preview)- Darla Kruger Costume Calendar ICG Masquerade Guidelines draft due Jan. 15, 2005 Favorite Places to Shop – Karen Dick ICG Treasurer’s Report
2004
Volume III Issue 5 Nov-Dec 2004	From the President – Carl Mami How the Spider Spun the Silicon Web – Carole Parker, Dana MacDermott Unhealthy Fashion – Anne Davenport Favorite Places to Shop: Leather Working – Karen Dick Costume Calendar From the Editor – Betsy R Delaney Duct Tape Dummies (reprint) – Frances Burns Duct Tape Goes South (fitted tights/stockings) (reprint) – Randall Whitlock Impromptu Costume Survey – Bruce Hinterleitner How Cool Is That?!? :Lord of the Rings Exhibit to return to U.S.A. – Houston, Indianapolis planned stops ICG Treasurer’s Report
Volume III Issue 4 Sep-Oct 2004	From the Editor – Betsy R Delaney Emotions and Sewing – Tonya Lehman Favorite Places to Shop: Trim Beads and Buttons – Karen Dick Costume Calendar What’s New with the Greater Bay Area Costumer’s Guild – Kendra Van Cleve Amateur Dressmakers, Thread Your Needles!: “A Stitch in Time” Dressmaking Competition Kicks Off ICG Treasurer’s Report
Volume III Issue 3 May-Aug 2004	From the President – Carl Mami From the Editor – Betsy R Delaney Chapter Announcements: Western Canadian Costumer’s Guild, SouthPaws sub-chapter Organizational Stuff: Chapter and Board Business My Favorite Places to Shop: Notions and Basic Supplies – Karen Dick Costume Calendar The Villainous Jacket (reprint) – Randall Whitlock The Dryer Trick (reprint) – Randall Whitlock Adjustable Hangars? How Cool is that?!? ICG Treasurer’s Report
Volume III Issue 2 Feb-Apr 2004	From the President – Carl Mami Correction:Chicagoland Chapter website From the Editor – Betsy R Delaney 2004 ICG Annual Meeting Minutes: Summary Costume Calendar Restoring Bloom to Granny’s Bloomers – Julia Ann Hyll My Favorite Places to Shop: Fabric/Specialty Supply Stores – Karen Dick ICG Treasurer’s Report
Volume III Issue 1 Nov 2003-Jan 2004	From the President: Today & Tomorrow: A President’s Message – Carl Mami From the Editor – Betsy R Delaney No More Broken Wings! – Tina Connell My favorite Places to Shop: Fabric Stores – Karen Dick Creating CostumingTips.org – Carole Parker Costume Calendar 2003 ICG Annual Meeting Minutes Southwest Costumers’ Guild to Host Suite at ConKopelli (WesterCon 57) – Randall Whitlock PenguinCon Announces Masquerade – Rob Landley Embossing Velvet – JoAnn Abbott Hot Tip of the Quarter: Time to Unload that Friendly Plastic Stash Chapter Business: 2003 ICG Annual Meeting Minutes Available Online!
2003
Volume II Issue 4 Aug-Oct 2003	From the President – Carl Mami From the Editor – Betsy R Delaney Cosplayers Anonymous: My Thoughts on Attracting Anime Costumers to ICG Masquerades – Shanti Fader Torcon 3 (61st worldcon) Masquerade Participants and Award Winners – Alixandra Jordon Road Trip! – Toni Lay Costume Calendar Chapter Business: ICG Membership Surevey Results Available Online ICG Treasurer’s Report
Volume II Issue 3 May-Jul 2003	From the President – Carl Mami From the Editor – Betsy R Delaney ICG Treasurer’s Report Luminex Report – Toni Lay Cosplayers Anonymous: Attracting Anime Costumers to ICG Masquerades – Shanti Fader Countdown to Torcon – Alixandra Jordan Chapter Business: ICG Membership Surevey Results Available Online Costume Calendar ICG Web Page: threat or menance – Jeff Morris
Volume II Issue 2 Mar-Apr 2003	From the Editor – Betsy R Delaney ICG Annual Meeting ICG Board Nominations ICG Membership Questionnaire Online ICG Treasurer’s Report Costume Calendar Tentative ICG Meeting Agenda Summary of Proposals Previously Published Minutes of the 2002 Annual Meeting Chapter Business: Masquerade Guidelines Revision Proposal
Volume II Issue 1 Jan-Feb 2003	From the Editor – Betsy R Delaney Officer Nominations Financial Look at Costumer’s Quarterly Chapter Business Recommended Changes for the ICG (Draft Amendments) (cont. from prev. iss.) Increasing domestic ICG Membership Rates and setting International ICG Membership Rates to cover The ICG Newsletter/ICG Annual Setting a Household Membership Rate for the ICG Ceasing publication of Costumer’s Quarterly (CQ) Costume Calendar ICG Chapters and Dues ICG Annual Meeting
2002
Volume I Issue 2 Nov-Dec 2002	From the Editor – Betsy R Delaney Letters to the Editor ICG Officers for 2002-2003 ICG Treasurer’s Report ICG Annual Meeting Chapter Business (Draft Amendments) Amending the dues renewal date Adoption of a standard ICG Membership Application Adoption of the ICG Membership Card Creating the position of Membership Coordinator Modifying Standing Rule 5 (Membership Processing) to change the responsibilities of the chapter, Corporation Treasurers, and (possibly) Membership Coordinator Costume Calendar
Volume I Issue 1 Sept-Oct 2002	From the Editor – Betsy R Delaney Letters to the Editor ICG Treasurer’s Report ICG Annual Meeting Feature Article: Costume-Con on the Web – Betsy R Delaney Last Words

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