June 2008 Newsletter
Lots of interesting stuff happened at the last meeting. One of which was the election of new officers. Congrautlations!
Slate of officers for the June 2008 - May 2009 year
President - Nancy Medley
Vice-president - Janet Murphy
Secretary - Barbara Viitenen
Treasurer - Lori Younker
Newsletter - Melissa Thomas
Membership - Kay King
Member-at-large - Saphrona Brewington
Hospitality - Phyllis Hargis
Announcements
The upcoming retreat is scheduled for Sept. 19-20, 2008. It will be in the fellowship hall of the Medthodist Church in Farmington. The program committee has been meeting regularly and has several things in the works. Guild members will be asked to register before the Aug meeting.
At the April meeting, the Busy Bobbins, challenged all guild members to make quilts for the battered womens' shelter, "A Friend's Place". They need full sized quilts as well as quilts for children.
Great Crayola quilt!
The product of the month for June to give to the Senior Center is bottled salad dressings. Give a dressing and receive a piece for your participation block.
Minutes of May 13, 2008
Vice-president Janet Murphy called the meeting to order and welcomed members and guest. Those participating in show and tell were: Lori Younker, Linda Montgomery, Ginny Ward, Saphrona Brewington, Nina Vieth, Bobbie Christopher, Claudia Weiss, Melissa Thomas, Joyce White, Carol Carney, Judy Carriere, and Joanna Younker. Sorry if we missed anyone. Reports – Judy Carriere reported there are 4 new books in the library. Kay King reported we are still waiting to hear back about our tax-exempt status. No quilt shop reports. Many reported that they had a good time on the Paducah trip. Janet reminded everyone that our retreat is set for Sept. 19-20. The after meeting workshop is continuing tonight: machine quilting with Ginny Ward and Martha Smith. The Senior Center donation for this month was dish cloths and dish towels. The discussion for a cash donation to the Center was tabled until next meeting. Attendance report – There were 50 members present tonight with 3 visitors. Our membership is now up to 71 members. Lori will be collecting dues for the June 2008 – 2009 year. Those who participated in the Crayola Challenge showed off their quilts and those present voted on their favorite. The winners were: Leslie Reinitz 1st place, LaVada Rawlins 2nd place, and Saphrona Brewington 3rd place. Other participants were: Phyllis Hargis, Lori Younker, Loretta Smith, Carol Grix, Vicki Smith, Barb Viitanen, Barb Kirk, Gayle Hughes, Nancy Medley, Mary Beth Parish, Martha Smith, Joanna Younker, Melinda Cromer, Vickie Barnhouse, Melissa Thomas, Diana Gore, Janet Murphy. All who participated earned a piece for their participation block. Old Business – The minutes of last month were approved. The treasurer's report is as follows. April balance $939.00, as of tonight $1430.00 with 32 returning members paying dues. The treasurer's report was approved. The slate of officers for the new year was presented by the committee members and changes were made. Ballots were handed out and all voted. Our slate of officers for this year are listed on the front of this newsletter. Thank you to those who have served in the past and thank you to our new officers. The audit of the financial books for the past year will be done by Martha Smith and Ginny Ward. Thank you for volunteering. Drawings – the 50/50 cash for your stash went to Leslie Reinitz. Block of the month went to Linda Smith (with 16 blocks) and Diana Dawson (with 16 blocks). The door prize went to Judy Carriere. Nancy Medley thanked the membership for electing her and if you have any questions, comments or suggestions please call her. On Pins and Needles presented the program on their favorite notions, tools, and tips. Meeting was adjourned.
Classified Ad: Anyone wishing to hand quilt and work on the full size quilt going to “A Friend's Place” should call Melissa at 573-747-2606. We can set up a time to meet.
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