March Minutes

ERITAGE QUILTERS GUILD MINUTES
DATE: March 7, 2015
MEMBERS PRESENT: Roxane, Heidi, Rebecca (new member), Molly (new member), Kathryn, Susan W. Allyson, Patti, Laurie, Joyce, Carlene (visitor) Loraine, Nedra, Julie, Sue, RoLayne, Jean, Susan C., Wanda

MINUTES READ:
DISCUSSION:
1. Some members are not getting the e-mail invites so we will post information on the blog about the next meeting going forward.
2. New members – Rebecca Wilkinson and Molly Kohler – were welcomed.
3. Nedra gave an update on our account. She also requested a copy of our January minutes. Roxane assigned to get these.
4. Membership dues are due and the names of who paid were read. Roxane going to contact those who hadn’t paid to be sure if they wanted to continue their membership or not.
5. Julie discussed our block exchange. The fabric for the jewel-toned exchange has not come in yet at Village Dry Goods. Each block member got ½ yard till fabric comes in.
6. A discussion was held regarding where we would meet each month. We are going to try the Bunderson Elementary in April and then decide. If we go to the Party Barn we will need to each donate a $1.00 each meeting. Those in attendance each gave $1.00 for the March meeting.
7. Retreat was discussed. We have 11 signed up so far and will limit attendance at 18-20.
8. Roxane started a friendship basket – we will pass it around until everyone has had a turn. You will fill the basket with things that tell about you and then pass it to the next person you choose. They get the items in the basket. The basket was handed off to Rebecca Wilkinson.
9. Activities for the upcoming months was discussed.
- In April we will have our Annual Spring Fling. Members encouraged to bring unwanted books, patterns, fabrics and UFOs. Also need to bring ½ yard of a fabric you do not want. We will also be working on our charity project. Bring a 10” square of red fabric. We will be making lap quilts for Meals on Wheels and our goal is to finish a few quilts. After Quild members can stay and free sew.
- May we will be having a trunk show.
- June Guild will meet at My Girlfriends Quilt Shop in Logan. We have their Retreat room from 10:30 – 6 pm. We will have lunch. Members are to bring a potluck to share (salads/desserts) as well as own drinks. Guild to provide Sub sandwich.

BIRTHDAYS: Heidi, Fran and RoLayne

SHOW AND TELL: Laurie – Nickel quilt, quilt from leftovers, “Quilt” quilt, BOM quilt with magic binding, Winds of Change quilt and Edon Quilt; Nedra – 2 bags, Autumn, Halloween, Spring,4th of July, and Valentine table runners, Micro bowl holder, hot pads, tissue cover, and Lanyards; Kathryn – March Hare wool runner and cow pin cushion; Joyce – reversible table runners, Old World Santa red work quilt, and Gold and Red quilt.

GUILD ACTIVITY: Demonstration on Precuts by Laurie and RoLayne

REFRESHMENTS: Jean and Kathryn

NEXT MEETING: April 4, 2015
 

December Minutes

HERITAGE QUILTERS GUILD MINUTES

DATE: December 6, 2014

MEMBERS PRESENT: Juie, Jean, Cyndy, RoLayne, Heidi Kathryn, Susan R, Sue, Nedra, Patti, JoCee, Roxane, Wanda, Laurie, Sheryl, and Ralene

MINUTES READ: Minutes of November 1, 2014 were approved as read



DISCUSSION:

1. This year’s block exchange was discussed. Since Julie will be our Block Exchange coordinator for 2015 it was discussed if members wanted to continue with the 2014 block. Those that are still interested were to let Julie know. Laurie handed out the last blocks for 2014.

2. Patti discussed our activity for January. We will be having a UFO party. Ralene will make a new UFO card for members to use listing their UFOs they plan to complete in 2015. UFO projects need to have already been started (not a new project) and brought to Guild as a complete project that is quilted and bound. At the January party the remaining money in the UFO kitty will be awarded to someone.

3. Our January meeting will be held at Laurie’s home. We had a discussion on meeting options for our Guild since we are not able to meet at the Fire Station/Community Center.

4. Julie announced our new Area Representative. Peggy Schulz is our Rep.

5. Julie passed out a flyer announcing the Moab Retreat being held February 18-21, 2015

6. Julie advised us that in one of the Christmas ornament packages the instructions had been left out. She has a copy for those that need them.

7. We were reminded that dues for 2015 are due next month. It was decided that if you had not paid dues by March your name will be taken off as a member. Dues are $25 for the year.

8. Kathryn and Patti are our Retreat Chairman’s for next year. Dates for our retreat were discussed. Kathryn will check to see if we can meet September 24-26, 2015. She will let us know the results.

9. Roxane and Laurie discussed our blog and MailChimp. Members can sign into the blog now

10. Roxane announced our new Board members for 2015. They are:

Block Exchange – Julie

Charity/Community Service – Trycya

Education/Planning – RoLayne and Fran

Refreshments – Susan Rush

Birthdays – Loraine

Blog – JoCee

Email Invites – Laurie

Retreats – Kathryn and Patti

BIRTHDAYS: none

SHOW AND TELL: Ralene – 2UFOs Fall wool and Santa appliqué; Patti – flag pillow, March bench cover; Roxane – Wonky, Mile a minute; Julie – Christmas pillow; Kathryn – Halloween table runner and critter quilt

GUILD ACTIVITY: Christmas Party

REFRESHMENTS: Members

NEXT MEETING: January 3, 2015