CAMACO QUILT GUILD MINUTES
February 14TH, 2018
The meeting was called to order by our president, Helen S. at 7:10 pm.
There was one guest: Nina. Thank you, Nina, for joining us!
Treasurer's Report:
January Balance: XXXX
February Balance: XXXX
Expenses: XXX
At our last meeting, $XXXX was collected, including membership dues
Helen R. placed old photos out for members to look at. Clare thanked Bev for her time served as secretary and Peggy was congratulated on her UFO projects!
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Name Badge: $2.25 was collected.
Charity: Eleanor N reported that there is a shelter at Crest Haven called Oasis for young people who have run away or don't fit into the foster care system. There are 8 children: 4-16 year olds, 3-17 year olds and 1-18 year old (all girls). We need twin size quilts for the girls. They have nothing and will never leave the system.
A big thank you for dog beds and CARA quilts! W need batting. Veronica will donate the batting.
Program: BINGO! In
March, Helen will do a Dresden ruler demonstration.
April, Michelle Hiatt is ill and can not come. She will refund our deposit or book for next year. membership voted for refund.
RETREAT: Doreen reported that the Continental is closed. Many guilds' retreats have been cancelled. Our retreat will be at the Harvest Drive Family Inn. The hotel has 57 rooms and Doreen has reserved 32. Sewing room will be available from 12pm on Thursday until 2pm Sunday. Most meals are excluded, only the pizza/salad dinner is included. Motel has a restaurant. Rooms: singles and doubles. Doubles: 2 queens and 2 doubles are available. All have outside doors, 2 floors, no elevator. Queen or double can not be pre-booked, so what you get will be a surprise. The triple has 3 double beds. A Quad will be 4 people with 2 queen beds. Single room is 1 bed. All rooms have a microwave and refrigerator. Class is hunters star. When you pay the deposit, you will get the fabric and cutting requirements along with a picture. Deposit of $75 is due in May, balance due in September. Dates: 10/25-28. Single is $310, Double $195, Triple $155 and Quad $135.
Sunshine: Bev went to see Flossie and she is doing well. Connie T's open heart surgery went well and she is in rehab. Dee T is now at assisted living and happy.Joanne K will not being renewing with us. She is re-locating. Linda Fs husband is ill, so all prayers appreciated.
Ways and Means: No report
Refreshments: thank you to all who brought snacks and refreshments. Next month: Sharon W, Betsy Y, Connie A, Mary B, Denise B and Gail B.
Media: no Media report.
OLD BUSINESS
New by-laws will be available for review in March.
NEW BUSINESS
Clare J., Vice President, addressed the membership regarding the annual donation to Historic Cold Spring Village. a $500 donation for the quilt show was approved by the membership. Quilt forms are available from Clare.
Our new president, Helen S. requested self-addressed envelopes from all members who want snail mail. Helen also asked that we change show and tell to showcase. Membership approved. Helen has asked that for our March meeting, BRING IN YOUR FIRST QUILT AND/OR A GREEN QUILT!
New photographers! Denise B. & Helen E. (Thank you!)
Bonnie announced and brought in information about the South Shore Stitchers workshop: quilted tote bag.
Eileen I. announced information about Garden of Quilts (3/10 & 3/11). She has forms if you have a quilt you would like to enter.
Bulletin board: a news bulletin board was introduced at the meeting.
Pillow Case drawing was won by Clare. Next drawing will be in April.
New longarm repair company was introduced.
Connie T is currently in a nursing home.
The next open sew session will not include demonstration. Next open sew: double wide Dresden. Class will start around 11:30.
Shocase
Our next meeting is March 14th at 7pm.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Veronica Scutaro, Secretary
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