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 Check out our July 2025 Newsletter!

July 15^th General Meeting Swap Meet

BSNM held its annual Swap Meet on July 15th and there were so many beads, pearls, books, magazines, tools, findings and even finished jewelry! There were also lots of members and guests.  Thank you to everyone who was able to attend. 

August 19^th General Meeting Agenda

• Gourd Society Presentation
• Make and Take Jewelry for Operation Christmas Child
• Mystery Bead Challenge Begins (Ends November 18th)

Other News!

New Mexico State Fair Intake is Friday, August 22 9am-5pm and Saturday, August 23, 9am-4pm - bring your items (or your friends or family) to enter the State Fair Competition!  The guidelines and address are listed in the document below.  For Intake this year we are asked to enter through the front door (facing the Manuel Lujan building).

• Jewelry and Beadwork Guidelines: 2025_NMState Fair Jewelry-Beadwork_as of July25_2025.pdf

Thanks to past BSNM President Geri Verble, BSNM has been asked to participate in a group artist display with the Placitas Art Series! A BSNM exhibit is planned at Placitas Presbyterian Church from the end of January 2026 through early March 2026. Our work will be displayed and for sale during concerts and other events. See the PAS website https://placitasartistsseries.org/the-artists.html for information. Start thinking about pieces you may want to display. Requirements for setting up displays and sales information will be distributed soon.

BSNM Board is collaborating with Big Frog Custom T-Shirts of Albuquerque to provide members with a way to order custom BSNM shirts and bags -- you can view shirts and options at https://beads.itemorder.com/shop/home/ or you can visit the Big Frog Shop in person to check shirts and try them on in person (without the logo) at 6001 San Mateo Blvd NE, Suite D-2, Albuquerque, NM (same shopping area as Amy's Donuts).

BSNM Board is setting up a Nominating Committee – We expect to have some open board positions come October when we hold our board elections. The nominating committee's primary function is to identify individuals to fill positions – or assist with positions. If you wish to help with this committee, please let us know.

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