Minutes from November 12, 2012

The November 12 meeting was called to order by Vice President, Debbie Powell at 6:30.    

October minutes were read and approved.

The guild treasury contains $1613.48 as reported by Karen Hanny, treasurer. 

November birthdays were celebrated by Velvet Boyd, Lynne Paticky, Debbie Powell, Thearcia Burroughs, Kathy Soloman, and Helen Harris.

Old Business –

Clarice O’Neil shared that $531 was donated to American Heart Association in Kathy Stinson’s name.  The money was raised in a raffle of two quilts started by Kathy and finished by Clarice.

The nominating committee reported they had a secretary, Kathy Faucette, and a treasurer, Belinda Leach, for the 2013-2014 term.  They are still looking for a president and vice president

The Christmas committee had not met at the time of the November meeting.  Those members in attendance decided the guild would have a gift exchange of a $5 gift bagged or wrapped.  Members whose last name started with A-L would bring a dessert and members whose last names started with M-Z would bring appetizers.    Faith Smith volunteered to pick up chicken strips.  The Christmas committee would be responsible for drinks and serving items.   

The Quilt in a Box Challenge will conclude at the December meeting with participants displaying the blocks they made then returning the blocks to each other.

New Business –

Kathy Soloman handed out the pattern chosen by Sue Perozek for her challenge block to those members willing to complete the blocks Sue could not.

Members were asked to think about  ideas on how to spend our money, challenge, programs and workshop for the upcoming year.

A motion was made and passed to give Amanda Gardner $25 for teaching the Twisted Sister workshop.

A motion was made and passed to donate $50 to the Presbyterian Church Soup Kitchen for allowing us to use their annex for the November meeting.

Program –

The evening’s program was a fashion show of quilted items made and worn by our members.  Those participating were Belinda Alston, Faith Smith, Helen Harris, Stevie Scaramelli, and Kaye Pegram.

Show and Tell items were presented by Betty Stanton, Faith Smith, Linda Overton, Kaye Pegram, Donna Compton, Jane Reeder, Velvet Boyd, Belinda Alston, and Stevie Scaramelli.

The drawing for Hampton Roads trip was held.  The first name drawn was Betty Jo Pernell.  Runners up were Rachel Wessels and Phyllis Murphy.

The November meeting was adjourned at 7:30.