October 2019 Meeting Minutes

Please note:  November meeting to start at 6:30, speaker at 6:45.  No Show & Tell.  $10 for Guests at this meeting.

October Meeting called to order at 7:03 by President Doreen Dever.

5 Guests were in attendance:  Jean S., Marge Q., Susan P., Maryanne D., and Patty H.

Treasurer's Report submitted by Pam N:  September balanceXXXX.  October balance XXXXX.

Name badge:    Joyce  1.50

Sunshine:  Nina

Nina was in touch with Louella J. now in a nursing home; and Bernie S. who had knee surgery.  Past president Helen S. in on a donor's list for a liver transplant.

Refreshments:   Clare.   It's Carolyn K., Dottie L., Diane M., Inge L. Peg L. and Karen Mc. for November.

Photo and Media:   Helen and Denise

Denise was away but handles the Camaco blogspot at CamacoQuiltGuild.org.  If you want to join the Camaco facebook group you must send a friend request to Helen.  

Ways and Means:  Sharon

There are 126 chapters of Ryans' Cases for Smiles.  Sharon is working with the kids in PA.

Pillowcases:  Bernie

At this year's pillowcase challenge 185 were made, total for the year is 1785.  Bernie displayed the trophy.  

Programs:  Eileen, Connie, Diane, Donna

Needle book exchange in December

Charity:  Eleanor, Joey and Betsy

Eleanor reported that 2 quilts went to Habitat; 1 to Tranquility House;  10 to DYFS; 1 to C.A.R.A.; 4 to a mother with 3 special needs children;  3 earmarked for another case; with 4 remaining.  

Open Sew:  Joey and Sandra

3 were held in October on the 16th, 23rd and 30th.

Old Business:  Election of Officers

Results of election held on October 9, 2019:

President:  Doreen  D.

Vice President:  Bernie S.

Secretary:  Judy H.

Treasurer:  Pam N.

Membership renews in January 2020.  Discussion about dues amount and how these funds are used will continue.

New Business:  Special Rulers

Certain projects require special rulers that may only be used once.  If you have such a ruler and are willing to lend it to another quilter, please provide the details to Denise.  Denise will post a list of these rulers on the Camaco Blog.  

Submitted by:

Kate George

Secretary