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Week of October 4, 2010
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HARMONY™ Jewelry Design Competition
SNAG-Hoover StrongSNAG and Hoover & Strong have launched a new jewelry design competition for production jewelry. Students and professionals will be judged separately.

The design challenge is for students and professional designers to design a piece within specific pricing and production criteria. All items must be made from HARMONY Recycled Precious Metals.

For information on what to design, how to submit, and more click here.
SOFA Chicago Volunteers Receive Free Day Passes

SOFA ChicagoSNAG will again have a table in the Resource Area of SOFA Chicago, November 5, 6 and 7. We need volunteers to help staff it, in shifts, in return for free day passes to see the show. Contact Michelle Pajak-Reynolds by October 8. 
Tech Text: A Compilation of SNAG Technical Articles 1975-2010 for Sale through Blurb.com
Tech TextThis softcover book compiles technical articles that SNAG has published. 120 pages of technical information for only $49.95.

Click here to preview the book and place your order. Compiled and designed by SNAG News technical editor and former board member James Thurman with invaluable assistance from Diana Tate.
GOING PRESIDENTIAL Online Auction Open
Mary HuView the auction now through eBay Giving Works, open only October 1-10, as part of American Craft Week.

Our goal is to raise $10,000 to underwrite the design and creation of a members' portal of public portfolio pages on SNAG's website.  Only twelve select pieces made by current and former presidents of SNAG.

Sue AmendoloraClick here to actively browse and bid!

Kris Patzlaff



top: Mary Lee Hu; above: Kris Patzlaff; right: Sue Amendolara
Lifetime Achievement Award Nominations Deadline
Lois BetteridgeThe Lifetime Achievement Award Committee seeks nominations for the 2011 Lifetime Achievement Award. Postmark deadline is October 15, 2010. Any member may nominate someone for the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Nomination packages must include a resume or biography of the nominee, narrative in support of their selection, and letters of support from at least two other SNAG members. Click here.

above: Lois Etherington Betteridge with 2010 Award made by Cynthia Eid. Photo by Keith Betteridge.

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