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In 1989 our Founder, Diane Fitzgerald, started
the Upper Midwest Bead Society.
We are a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization open to anyone interested in beads.
Our mission is to further the understanding and enjoyment of beads, beadwork and other related techniques and mediums.

Here's a great way for UMBS to earn income for our Education Fund!!!
And it's FREE for the user!

Have you checked out GOODSEARCH.COM?
Goodsearch.com is an internet search engine, similar to Google.  There is one BIG difference.  Goodsearch donates one cent, to the group of your choice, for every search! No strings attached.
I know that doesn’t sound like much, but I’ve raised over $15 for UMBS (and I don’t always remember to use it).
UMBS is a registered group on Goodsearch.  When you go to the Goodsearch.com website you can register and designate UMBS as your designated organization and start the donations with your first search. 
All profits from Goodsearch are put in the Education Fund of UMBS.
If each of our members joined Goodsearch – even part of the time – think about the money we can raise for classes, workshops, etc.!
GIVE IT A TRY!
by Nancy Miller

We have just added a few new links to our "Links" page (under the Beady Items section)
Seed bead guide and info
Story of Beadwork Magazine
If you haven't visited that page recently check it out to see all the great info available

New Fund Raising opportunity - and all you have to do is shop!
Support UMBS Every time you buy something from Amazon

AmazonSmile is a website operated by Amazon that lets customers enjoy the same wide selection of products, low prices, and convenient shopping features as on Amazon.com. The difference is that when you shop on AmazonSmile (smile.amazon.com), the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases to the charitable organization you select.
UMBS has registered so all you have to do is shop!  It is important to remember that you cannot go to Amazon.com as you have in the past – you must go to smile.amazon.com to do your shopping.

How does AmazonSmile work?
When first visiting AmazonSmile, you will be prompted to select a charitable organization.
For eligible purchases at AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price to the customer’s selected charitable organization.

So next time you shop, please support UMBS

2023 UMBS Board of Directors
President
Jan Carlson

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Vice President
Paulette Mazurek
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Membership
Becky Pancake

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Programs
Rochelle Peterson
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Website Coordinator
Cathy Benton
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Secretary
Barbara Benjamin
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Special Programs
Roberta Sorensen
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Treasurer
Nanita Nordan
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Marlene Morris
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  • Home
  • About UMBS
  • Calendar
  • Membership
  • Members Only
  • Gallery
  • Links
  • Bead Retreat
  • Demo & Do
  • Videos
  • Archived Events
  • Blog
  • Ukraine Support
  • UMBS 30th Anniversary Party
  • New Page