February 2024 Minutes

Camaco Quilt Guild

February 14, 2024

 The February meeting of the Camaco Quilt Guild was called to order by

our President Eleanor N at 7:04pm. No guests were present; 25

members in attendance.

Kitty W, Vice President, stood in for Secretary Carol M, due to her absence because of illness.

January 2024 minutes were acknowledged and approved as presented.

Treasurer’s report: Opening balance on hand $XXX; dues collected

at meeting $120; Ways & Means $55.00.

No badge person in attendance.

No media-Helen and Denise both out. Elena agreed to take pictures.

Sunshine: Joann A and Connie B have agreed to serve as this committee.

Hospitality- Winna thanked tonight’s volunteers, Linda F., Donna F.,

Frances & Anna H. Refreshments for 3/13/24 are Dottie L, Diane

M, Pam N, Eleanor N and Bernadette P.

Clare gave an update on Carol’s status. She is home and receiving

palliative care. Her prognosis is a few weeks remain. The family is very

appreciative of our continuing support.

Eleanor opened a discussion of asking for a replacement for the vacant

secretary position. Kitty asked for a motion to approve her doing two jobs

which are not approved by the by laws. Doreen assured the membership

that the Vice President may stand in, short term for an absent officer. A

general decision was made to ask for a volunteer to either be Vice

President or Secretary for the remaining ten month term. Kitty will take

whichever job is not taken.

Charity, Sue T announced she has pillow forms for reading pillows as

well as a supply of books.

Ways & Means. Pam sold $55 worth of tickets for the Camaco Guild bag

and a ten-needle threader, won by Sue T.

Committee of Fun- Diane M won the Valentine themed chatelaine

and chocolates.

Open Sew announced a single Open Sew on February 21.

Program Committee: Reminder of Mystery Quilt March 20th. Seventeen

people have signed up. Cost $10

Joey asked for membership ideas on creating a new Camaco Name Tag.

Turn ideas in March.

A “Quarter Inch Test” kit and instructions sheet was demonstrated and

distributed.

A “bag of applique ready hearts” were distributed to highlight the accuquilt

cutter which will be demonstrated at the March meeting by Elena.

Joey presented a sample of a handout for a Mason Jar block. Karen has

asked that the membership provide a completed quilt to her in September

for the food pantry to raffle off at their fundraiser in October. For each block

submitted, a ticket will be given for entry in a drawing for a prize.

Joey presented a hand out setting out specifics for a Round Robin quilt

challenge. A sign up sheet is available for those wishing to participate.

Elena and Doreen presented many examples of borders to be utilized in

that challenge.

Joey announced a virtual program for April, a U-tube presentation entitled

“Conquering Mr. Scrap-more.”

New business: Dale gave a congratulations to Elena for her one woman

show at Enchanted Fiber as well as the article about Helen in Quiltfolk

Magazine. The magazine may be purchased through Helen’s Facebook

page at a 20% discount.

Eleanor started the “Introduce Myself” to the group. A very inspiring show

and featured many items which can be viewed on the Facebook site.

Refreshments proceeded a fun- thread the needles on a spool of thread

race monitored by Doreen. Winners received a packet of needles.

Adjournment at 8:45pm

Respectfully submitted,

Kitty Winkworth

*emailed by C. Anzelone