April 2010 Business Meeting

Thursday, May 6, 2010

On April 12th, 2010 President Marie Dixon called the Scrappy Quilter's Club to order at 6:05 PM.

Reading was given by Kristina Palmer - "Ode to my wife the quilter"

Secretary's report March minutes - stands as written

Treasurers report March 2010 - stands as written

Charity Report given by Pat Gobbel

Club members met on the last Monday of March 10 labels were affixed to charity quilts. Approx. 10 quilts were completed for donation. Dorothy passed out quilt tops that need completion for charity quilts. She exihibited seven. It is decided that baby quilts will be sent to the hospital. Pat G. will label any and all charity quilts. It was discussed that representatives from receiving charity organizations will come to one of our meetings to actually receive the quilts being donated.

Annoucements:

  • Carrie is adding to her family! She is 13 weeks pregnant.

  • Terri Thomas is chairing the GA Quilt Project.

  • It was decided that we will not be meeting on the 5th Monday in May for charity work night. That will be Memorial day.

Marie discusses future activities:

  • April 26th Mary L. will be teaching purse making. Motion made and seconded that she will be given a small sum - $25 for teaching this class.

  • Name tags are planned for the May work night. Terri Thomas is sheriff! Wear your name tag or be fined! (Twenty-five cents - fine amount.)

  • Dot has been appointed to be the Christmas committee chairperson. Marie will reserve the Methodist church room for the occassion. Club allows $5 per person for games, decorations, etc. Carrie volunteered for games. The Christmas party will be December 13th, 2010.

  • Marguerite is asked to teach a Bible or laptop cover class on March 28th, 2011.

  • The Projects for each month were discussed for our book.

Our first technique refresher was taught by Pat G. She passed out a crossword puzzle with Quilting 101 terms.

Fat Quarter Birthday Exchange, a fat quarter for each birthday girl for each month.....April catch up - Pat G and Carrie. Exchange on Business night. Pat G will get summary of who will participate.

Marie proposed a Quilt show in October 2011

Pat G presents the new Quilt of the month.
1.25 yds of each fabric (for blocks) - increase for border.
Setting cloth - 2.5 yards.
Measurements for 12 blocks with a 5" border.

We were dismissed at 7:28 PM.

Sew and Tell:

  • Marguerite and Jeanette presented completed charity quilts.

  • Ruby shared a partially finished quilt for her son.

  • Terri shared family heirlooms - Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls - that she made many years ago.

  • Marie shared a denim quilt.

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