2001 Miniatures Gathering Highlights GIFT EXCHANGE. These gifts must be a scale miniature or a kit, etc. And should be valued at a minimum of $15.00.  They should be items that you would be proud to give and proud to receive. You must bring a gift in order to receive one.  Random draws are held at various times during the weekend.   The gift must be in a package with a clear top so that the contents are in full view and must be labeled with your name and address.  Only one gift per person please. If you have any concerns or queries please contact: Harriet Farmer, (613)737-9634 email: hfarmer@sympatico.ca ARTISANS MARKET. The Artisans market gives Registrants the opportunity to sell their HAND CRAFTED ITEMS ONLY. You will be allocated half a table, and are limited to a display height of 30 centimeters.   Interested craftspersons should complete the enclosed form, and return it along with their registration form.  Participants will be required to sign a contract.  Deadline for return of signed contracts is March 15, 2001. After that date you will NOT be permitted to participate in the Artisans' market. Your contract will be mailed to you if you have returned the interest form.If you have any concerns or queries please contact:  Marilyn Friesen at (613)225-9805 email: friesenm@home.com. DISPLAYS.  You are invited to display your miniatures.  For security reasons, please bring exhibits with glass or clear plastic front and cover.  If you require electricity, please bring your own extension cord (clearly labelled with your name.)  Please add a card with your name and any details about your display that might be of interest to the other miniaturists.  If you have any concerns or queries please contact:  Gayle Prefontaine,(613) 230-5933. CENTREPIECES.  The Gathering Committee is looking for volunteers (individuals or clubs) to help make centrepieces.  Please indicate whether you would like to make a centrepiece (or two, or more).  It would be appreciated if these centrepieces were theme related but we will gladly accept your wonderful creations even if they are not.  You will be contacted if you have returned the enclosed interest form.  If you have any concerns or queries please contact:  Rita Valois,  phone (613) 728-4211 TOTE BAG FAVOURS.  Tote bag favours are small, hand-crafted items made by and donated by you and distributed to Gathering Registrants.  They should be individually packaged with your name included.  This year we are asking for 144 items, however, you may contribute any number and we will be more than happy to receive them.  Favours need not be theme related but it would be nice.  Please let us know your ideas in advance, in order to avoid duplication.  In order to avoid a rush for both you and the committee, please note that only those received prior to March 31, 2001 will be acknowledged in the souvenir booklet.  You will be contacted if you have returned the enclosed interest form.  If you have any concerns or queries please contact: Eileen Charanduk, phone (613) 824-2161, e-mail echaranduk@sympatico.ca Some examples of Tote Bag Favours which you might consider making are listed below.  You may make as few or as many (up to 150) as you wish. Flowers      Candy      Fans       Love Letters     Bells   Bouttoniers       Wedding Cakes   Picture Albums  Cards   Bath Oil   Diamonds  Candles  Romeo & Juliet  Jewelry       Lingerie    Bridal Items   Courtship Items    Heart Soap   Lace   Valentine   Massage Oils    Cupid   Perfume Bottles    Top Hat  Nosegays   Wine   Evening Bag  Moon  Bridal Veils   Ribbon     Doves  Cumberbunds   Bubble Bath GATHERING HELPERS.  These are wonderful creations, donated by individuals or groups, used to raise money for future Gatherings.  Tickets are sold throughout the weekend and the draws are held Sunday at brunch.  Please supply a box or container for the Helper to travel in. Please limit size to approximately 12” x 12” x 12”.  If you have any concerns or queries please contact: Susan Daly,  phone (416) 698-2772, e-mail: susan.daly@sympatico.ca ROUNDTABLE WORKSHOPS.  These are short, inexpensive workshops that are held Sunday morning.  If you are interested in teaching one please contact:  Christina Dierckx, 6158 Vineland Drive, Gloucester, Ontario, CANADA, K1C 2N6, or phone (613) 837-1006, e-mail: mogen@sympatico.ca