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Allamanda Quilters Special Notices
Minutes, February 8, 2011 Meeting
The meeting was called to order by the President, Paula Mooney, at 1:04 p.m.
Secretary's Report - We dispensed with the reading of the minutes since they were previously distributed to the members via email. A printed copy of the minutes is available for review at each meeting if anyone is interested.
Treasurer's Report - Janice provided the treasurer's report. The checking account balance on January 11th was $3,016.09. Receipts during the month totaled $488.00, and expenses for the month totaled $1,490.65. The ending balance February 8th is $2,013.44.
Membership Committee - We've had several new members join over the last few weeks. Their names and contact information have been added to the roster, which is updated and distributed monthly with the minutes from the business meeting. We currently have 72 members.
Program Committee - Sharon Musch provided an overview of upcoming Guild classes:
If anyone is interested in a class, they need to contact Sharon at sharonmusch@comcast.net or see her at a meeting to register.
February 9, 16, 23 -- Doreen Hunter, Mystery Quilt $30 (3 classes)
The needle turn appliqué and beginning quilting classes are both currently full. If you'd like to be placed on a waiting list, please see Sharon for details on these classes.
April 5 -- David Taylor (national teacher), Pictorial Appliqué $25
Class is currently full.
May 19 -- Dale Angione, Twisted Bargello $10)
May 18 & 25 -- Micki MacCumbee & Doris Woodward, Crazy Quilting $20
In addition to the Guild classes listed above, Dale Angione will be teaching a Stack 'N Whack class for Allamanda members in May. The cost will be $10, and you must register with Sharon if you are interested. There is a limit of 20 students. Dale will present a lecture/workshop on May 3rd during our normal meeting time to discuss fabric selection and the quantity needed to make this type of quilt. The actual class will be held on May 17th.
2011 Showcase of Quilts -
Paid attendance at the Showcase was just under 4,000. This doesn't include guild members. The donation quilts didn't bring in as much money as everyone had hoped, but it was still a nice amount. Boutique was beautifully done this year. There was plenty of room so that the items could be displayed so that they would sell. The doll display was an interesting addition to the Showcase. Jan brought in some extra programs from the Showcase. If you weren't able to attend and would like them, they're available at the welcome table. The group congratulated Marge Hopkins on her 2nd place ribbon in the Collaborative Large Quilt category. She brought her quilt in so that we could have a closer look during today's show-and-tell.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Quilt Retreat - February 15-17, 2011 - Payment has been made for 20 quilters. Unfortunately, one of the registrants won't be able to attend, so we have an opening if anyone is interested. Please see Jo Loder ASAP if you're interested in taking this spot.
2. Community Service - Dee Dean has received some patterns from Quilts for Kids that we will use when we start this project. Carolyn Page has sent letters to several manufacturers (batting and fabric) soliciting donations for this project. Paula suggested that we could use the proceeds from our sales at the Showcase Boutique to purchase batting and/or fabric, and another suggestion was made that we could use a 50% coupon from Joanne's to purchase a large bolt of batting for less cost.
NEW BUSINESS
Upcoming Guild programs:
March 1 - Garage Sale. Each chapter will have a couple of tables available where members may bring in sewing related items that they would like to sell. You are responsible for pricing all your items before bringing them in, as well as setting them up, selling them, and taking them home if they don't sell. Please remember to bring enough money to make change for your sales, as well as to buy more stuff! If you're planning to sell anything, you need to arrive by 6:30 to set up for the meeting that starts at 7:00.
April 5 - David Taylor lecture
May 3 - Lisa Marie Saunders - She wrote the book Quilting with Aliens, and she will be giving a lecture.
June 7 - Joy Dudis - Joy is a teacher through the Villages LLLC, and she will be providing a humorous lecture on home decorating as well as sharing her grandmother's quilts.
Announcements:
1. BJ Herter brought in sample blocks similar to the ones in the Baltimore Album quilt that her guild in Pennsylvania is raffling off. A picture of the quilt is on the bulletin board at the welcome table. Please see her at a future meeting if you're interested in tickets. They are $1 each or 6 for $5.
2. Cathy Barlow mentioned that she was approached about coordinating a quilting cruise. It would be a Carnival cruise to the eastern Caribbean on January 28-February 4, 2012. There would be 3 ports of call (Nassau, St. Thomas, & St. Maarten), along with 3 days at sea to quilt! She'll send the flyer to all members to solicit input as to interest. If there is enough interest, she'll move forward with the idea.
3. Carol Fox updated everyone on the recycle fabric bin that she has been maintaining. She has sorted quite a bit of the material, and she reminded everyone that they would be welcome to rummage through the bin and take what they need.
4. Marilyn Paluszak will be Allamanda's new representative to the Guild Board, taking Janice Bartus' place. Paula thanked Jan for her great service to our group over the last year.
5. Allamanda will be responsible for hosting the June Guild meeting. A sign-up sheet for the various duties will be available when the date gets closer.
Several beautiful items were shared with the group during the show-and-tell time. Check out the pictures when they're up on our website! We thoroughly enjoyed seeing the creativity of our members! The meeting was adjourned at 1:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Cathy Barlow
