October 2023 Meeting Minutes

Camaco Quilt Guild October 2023 Minutes 

10/11/2023 

The October meeting of the Camaco Quilt Guild was called to order by our President Donna at 6:34pm. There were 36 members present & several guests. 

September minutes were acknowledged & approved. 

The Treasurer’s report: Opening bal: $XXXX, receipts:$801.00, expenses:$27.23, Balance: $XXXX Badge: $2.75 

Media: nothing to report 

Sunshine: We received a thank you card from Dina Newbert for having her as a speaker in September. We sent a condolence card to Shirley. 

Ways & Means: Collected $136. 

Margareta won a bag made by Kathy B. Kitty gave out purple tickets for her “Committee of Fun” and the prize was a beautiful handmade project bag. 

Refreshments: November volunteers are Dale, Sandee & Sharon W., Betsy, Barbara A & Connie A. 

Charity: Sue asked for volunteers to finish some yoyo quilts. The place mats for Meals on Wheels will go out in December. 

Programs: There will be a mug rug exchange at the December meeting. They should be 5x7” or 8x9” and put in a brown paper bag that you can decorate. A motion was made by Joey & seconded by Clare to have the Guild pay for sandwiches for our members that evening. A vote was taken and passed for approval. The meeting will begin at 6:30pm so we can enjoy the meal together. The volunteers for December refreshments are asked to bring desserts. The committee requests that we bring Christmas projects as our Show & Tell that evening.

 Old Business: Nomination ballots were handed out for the January 2024 election and returned to Pam (VP). Nominees will be contacted by Pam before the next meeting. Voting will take place for new officers in November. They will be installed in Janurary 2024. 

New Business: there was no new business. 

The meeting was adjourned at 7:12pm and our speaker, Janellea MacBeth of Scrapstashtic Quilts began her lecture. 

The next meeting of the Camaco Quilt Guild will be on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023 at 7:00pm at the Millman Center. 

Respectfully submitted, Connie A

September 2022 Meeting Minutes

Camaco Quilt Guild September Meeting Minutes 

Sept. 14, 2022 Millman Center 

The September meeting of the Camaco Quilt Guild was called to order by our President at 7:12pm. There were 37 members present & one guest. 

The June meeting minutes were acknowledged with no additions/changes & approved. 

The Treasurer’s report was read & approved. Previous balance: $XXXX Sept. balance: $XXXX

 Sunshine: No report 

Badge: $2.70 was collected. 

Ways & Means: $41.00 was collected. MaryLou won the basket which held several beautiful items donated from The Country Store. Becky asked if anyone has items to donate to the Ways & Means Committee for future baskets, it would be very appreciated as they are short on items. 

Charity: Eleanor collected some donated quilts & placemats made by members. (see FB for pics of donations.) 

Hospitality: Shirley thanked the volunteers for September refreshments & announced October volunteers would be: Anna & Francis H, Judy H., Sonja, Eileen & Janet I. 

Photography: No report 

Old Business: Volunteers who make up the Bylaw committee have met twice to make suggestions & changes to update our bylaws, including a Code of Conduct which will be added to the bylaws. A unanimous vote was taken to implement the Code of Conduct immediately after each member present was given, read & signed a hard copy. We are working towards an October final draft & vote on the bylaws which will then be posted on camacoquiltguildblogspot.com for all members to have available to them.

 Doreen announced that the bus trip to Lancaster was a success. Many of the shops gave our members discounts & gifts which were very appreciated. The Country Store gave so many gifts to the Guild that several were used in the Ways & Means basket. Also, two beautiful fabric packs were won by members which Doreen had organized for the meeting. Thanks to Doreen for running this successful bus trip! 

New Business: Nominations for Board officers will be held in October. The vote for Board officers will be held in November. 

Show & Tell: Please see pics on the FB page for eye candy! Several members showed the bags they made with byannie patterns introduced to them by Kathy B. They are gorgeous! Kathy, very generously, donated TWO bags that she has made to the Charity committee who will decide best how to use them. If you are interested in the patterns, the website is: byannie.com. 

Programs: Program committee asks that we all hand in suggestions for Tips, Tricks, Techniques & Tools as they only received a few in May. They would like to put together a resource for us to refer to when we need ideas. You can email your ideas to Joey at: Jgood1223@comcast.net if you prefer. They presented a disappearing patch program which was very informative. Thanks ladies for all your hard work! 

REMINDERS: Sat., 09/17/22: Fabric Sale 8:00am-2:00pm Fabric $2-$3/yard. First Baptist Church of Cape May Rt 9 between Hand & Stites Aves. CMCH Friday, 

09/23/22: Fill A Bag 9:00am-2:00pm Rain date: 09/24/22 Quilts of Valor will host a Fill A Bag sale. Bring a bag, fill it with fabric, notions, etc and make a donation. 

10/14-16/22: South Shore Stitchers Quilt Show Fri & Sat: 10:00am - 5:00pm, Sun 11:00am-3:00pm Upper Township Community Center Admission: $8.00 southshorestitchersquiltguild@gmail.com 

South Jersey Quilts of Valor: Oct.3, 2022-Nov 16, 2022 Please check their FB page for dates available for their many workshops & workshop locations. 

Open Sew: Open sew continues the last two Wednesdays of the month: 10/19 & 10/26 from 1000am-4:00pm. If you have any questions, please contact Sue T. 

*Eleanor N. is selling chances for the beautiful quilt she has made for the First United Methodist Church Raffle. The tickets are $1.00 each or 6/$5.00. Please contact Eleanor or see her at the October meeting to buy tickets. 

*Diane D. : mobile phone # 609-675-0116 Please not this on your membership list. 

Wednesday, October 12, 2022 @ 7:00pm is the next meeting of the Camaco Quilt Guild. 

Respectfully submitted, Connie A Secretary Sept.16, 2022

May 2022 Minutes

May 11, 2022

 Millman Center 

The May meeting of the Camaco Quilt Guild was called to order at 7:08 pm by our President, Donna. April meeting minutes were voted & approved. We welcomed one guest, Connie C. 

The treasurer’s report was given by Bev, voted on & approved. 

Sunshine committee: no report Badge committee: $1.50 collected 

Ways & Means: no basket this month 

Charity committee: Eleanor announced that there is fabric, batting and backing available for anything being made for charity. She has requested placemats would be welcome along with quilts, walker bags, etc. 

New business: It was discussed whether we should use the 2nd Wednesday of July & August as a meeting night to get together (no actual meeting) and sew. It was voted to NOT meet the 2nd Wednesday of July & August, but to continue with our normal Open Sew Wednesdays throughout the summer. 

Old business: Doreen reported the bus trip will be Saturday, September 10, 2022. First stop will be Burkholder’s and will end at Kitchen Kettle. It is $30/member and $35/guest. We will need to fill a minimum of 40 seats. Sign ups will be at June meeting with payment. Final date to pay by August 15. See Doreen regarding all bus info. Programs: June is the month to turn in your “Tips, Tricks & Techniques” to 

program committee. Please share your favorite methods for sewing, quilting, storing, etc! 

JUNE is also the due date to participate in the HST challenge! You have received some “ugly” fabric and the challenge is to make it into a (max) 25” FINISHED project with half square triangles as part of the design. So, top, batting, backing and binding is a finish! Hmmmm…placemats would make a good finish …. and a charity piece too!!! (Hint: 18 x 14” is a good placemat size) ….and before you put those beautiful HSTs away, remember we have the… Historic Cold Spring Village Quilt Show: And the challenge is ALL ABOUT HSTs!!!!!! (see below)

 Important dates: Show is June 25 & 26. Clare asks that quilt & challenge pieces be in about June 16-17, but no later than June 20th. Please see Clare for information and registration forms. There is also a PDF on the HCSV website. Clare is asking for volunteers to help set up &/or be a white glove lady during the hours of the show. HCSV Challenge will be HST square, no larger than 12 ½” x 12 ½” that will hang in the brewery during the quilt show days. This is to be only the top as the squares will all be sewn together as a quilt at a later date. (See? You can use up your extra hst pieces!) Let’s have a great turn out at HCSV as quilters & volunteers! 

Hospitality: Shirley thanked the volunteers for May refreshments & announced names for June refreshments: Bonnie C., Diane DeN., Doreen D., Helen E. and Joyce E. 

Show & Tell, chatting & refreshments closed our meeting for May. June 8, 2022 @ 7:00pm is the next meeting. 

Added: 

****The squares for the HCSV quilt show challenge are to be 121/2" x 12 1/2" so that they will all fit together to be made into a quilt. I mistakenly wrote "no larger than."

Also, at the May meeting we were given a very informative and interesting presentation by the Program Committee on Flying Geese and several different ways that they can be made. Thanks for the presentation, ladies!

See you all next Wednesday! Have a good & sunny weekend.

ConnieSee you there! Connie

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

April 2018 Minutes

 CAMACO QUILT GUILD MINUTES

                                              APRIL 11TH, 2018 

The meeting was called to order by our president, Helen S. at 7:00 pm.  The meeting commenced with a demonstration by Crystal Smith from Needles & Pins which was enjoyed by all.  Twister Quilts!

Treasurer's Report:  

    Treasurer's Report was given by our new treasurer, Pam:

       Balance:  $XXXXX

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Name Badge: $2.50 was collected.

Charity: Eleanor N reported that as suggested at the March meeting, quilt tags have been designed and ordered for our charity quilts.  They will be available to view at the May meeting.  ***Please look through stashes and find fabrics that you are willing to part with, cut them into 2" strips and bring the strips to our next meeting.  CARA loves the critters!  18 dog beds were donated.  Quilts are coming for the teenagers!  Eleanor has asked that the membership consider setting up a small budget for fabric.

Program: Retreat deposit of $75 is due at the May meeting.  May and June projects are in the works.  Eileen presented proposed programs for 2019 with ballots for voting.  Please vote before leaving the meeting.

Sunshine: Bev sent a card to Margareta congratulating her on her new home.  A card was also sent to Helen R. wishing her well.  A sympathy card was sent to Bernie on the passing of her husband.  Please keep Bernie in your thoughts and prayers.

Ways and Means: Raffle generated $80  Next month remember to bring in fall holiday themed fat quarters.

Refreshments: thank you to all who brought snacks and refreshments.  Next month:  group birthday celebration cake.

Media: social media and photography.  No report

OLD BUSINESS

None

NEW BUSINESS

Reminder:  Clare reminded everyone about the Historic Cold Spring Village Banner Challenge.  Entry forms are available.  Entry must be an 18 x 18 patriotic banner.

Showcase

Refreshments

Our next meeting is the 9th of May at 7pm.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 pm.  

Respectfully Submitted,

Veronica S, Secretary

January 2018 Minutes

  CAMACO QUILT GUILD MINUTES

    JANUARY 10TH, 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:  Helen R. thanked Karen M for all her past work and the outgoing board and membership for the opportunity to serve.

    Balance:  $XXXX.

     Insurance has been paid.  We earned a lot of money last meeting with our silent auction:  THANK YOU SHARON!  

    MEMBERSHIP:  most members have already registered and paid.  Thank you to all the helpers!

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Name Badge: $2.50 was collected.

Charity: Eleanor Neff reported that we received a "thank you" from CM Animal Shelter and from CARA.  Eleanor is working with Family Promise to determine their needs.  She will keep us advised.  Attention Knitters/Crocheters: wheelchair blankets are needed.  Connie A reported that Cape May Animal Shelter is in need of blankets.  Bring blankets to our meeting and Eleanor will deliver them along with our dog beds.  

Remember:  quilt kits are available!

Program: Doreen reported that the committee has not met yet.  Tonight she will be presenting a demonstration and a pattern for Valentine's Day.  February meeting:  BINGO! Bring fat quarters.  

April we have a speaker scheduled: Michelle Renee Hiatt.  There will be a trunk show with a class the next day, Finley Spence.  Cost:  TBA.  20-25 people can sign up.  The class is during the day.  Stay tuned-more details to follow.

RETREAT: will be 10/25-28.  Sign up sheet is available.  Class is modified hunter star.  Saturday night dinner is buffet.  Friday night: salad and pizza.  Doreen will give pricing next month.  Deposit will be due in May with balance due in September.

Sunshine: Margretta has been sick since her surgery and wanted to send regards to everyone at the Guild.  Flossie is still at Crest Haven.  Joanne K's husband passed away on 1/3/18.  Our condolences to Joanne.  Bev is sending a card.

Ways and Means: Raffle income $97.

Refreshments: thank you to all who brought snacks and refreshments.  Next month:  Veronica, Bernie, Bev, Dale W, Sandy W and Barbara W.

Media: no Media report.

OLD BUSINESS

NONE

NEW BUSINESS

Clare J., Vice President, addressed the membership, thanking the outgoing board for all their work.  Thank you gifts were presented by Clare.

Our new president, Helen S., introduced the new board:

Clare J, Vice President

Veronica S, Secretary

Helen R, Treasurer

Old Photos:  should old photos be retained or disposed of?  Denise and Helen R. will put them all on disc.  They will sort through them.

Show & Tell:  do we want to do a "runway?" Two people will hold up quilts so that everyone can see and the maker will discuss their quilt.  The membership agreed we should try it.

We need 3 people for a bylaws committee.  One board member will participate and a final newly updated version will be posted to the website.

Membership:  Clare suggested that we add "headshot" photos to our membership list.  All agreed/approved.

Bulletin board:  a news bulletin board was introduced at the meeting.

UFOs: Denise awarded UFO challenge prizes

    Oldest UFO:  started in 1991, Peggy L

    Completed 29 UFOs:  Eleanor N

    528 square inches of quilting:  Joanne K

New member waiting list:  we currently have 65 spaces and 65 members, however, some members may not renew.

New longarm repair company was introduced.

Dee T is currently in a nursing home.

Open sew sessions will not include demonstrations.  Next open sew:  double wide Dresden.  Class will start around 11:30.

Show & Tell

A Valentine's Day project: heart potholder was demonstrated and the pattern is up on the blog.

Our next meeting is February 14th at 7pm.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 pm.  

Respectfully Submitted,

Veronica S, Secretary

May Lecture and Workshop Information

Jane Hamilton will be our speaker and teacher in May! 

The lecture is "Antique and Modern Trunk Show"

The workshop is "Simple Steps to Art Quilting" 

The workshop will be at the Millman Center beginning at 9:30 AM till 4:00 PM on Thursday May 11th, 2017. A materials list link is below.

The cost for this workshop will be $30.00 paid in advance.  

There is an additional  $10.00 payable to the teacher the day of the class. 

There is a limit of 20 students first come first paid/served.

SIMPLE STEPS TO ART QUILTING

    No sewing machine

INSTRUCTOR JANE HAMILTON

Jane's Quilts

CLASS FEE $10  (Pattern some mixed media supplies, along with use of instructors paint,and other mixed media supplies)

• THIS IS A NO SEWING MACHINE CLASS
• A plastic trash bag that you are able to tape to the tabletop and use under your work.
• Paper Towels
• Fabric - At least five pieces white fabric (off white, designs, muslin, light colors can work too)  about 13” X 18“ (size can vary smaller or larger),(washed and pressed) One piece may be used to put on top of painted pieces when you iron to catch excess paint and water.  
• Pencil
• Painters tape or Masking Tape to hold fabric and trash bag to table
• Small container that will hold a little water (pint size plastic container).
• 8 or ten straight pins
• Paper and fabric scissors
• Assorted Fabric Scraps for embellishments.  Bring a lunch bag assortment. (Bird, tree, leaves, Cupcake, Shoe,etc.) - Pieces can be less than 6” square so bring small scraps.  Look for different textures - lines, grids, black and whites, beak.   
• You will need two or three decent but not expensive brushes, two flat and one round (approx. #8 size).   Round brush can be narrow but  one flat brush needs to be about ½ inch or ¾ across as you will be painting your fabric. The second flat brush can be ¼” to ½”. A firm bristle is best.  If the bristles are destroyed you will not be able to control your paint line..  If in doubt bring what you have and we will work with it.  Kids, flimsy paint by number brushes are not great to use and you may have to cut the brush end smaller so it is firmer if you bring this type of brush.  Cheap is ok, just not flimsy.
• Freezer Paper 2 or 3 sheets about 8 ½” x 11”
• Optional  - If you have a black or brown brush Pigma Pen or Pitt Marker bring it (.5 or whatever you have that is permanent and acid free) only if you have one do not go out and buy.  

Supply List Link to print

November 2016 Meeting Minutes

 CAMACO QUILT GUILD MINUTES

                                               November 9th, 2016

The meeting was called to order by our President, Doreen D at 6:55 pm following a great " Thanksgiving Dinner".

Our guests for the evening were two representatives from CASA.

Our Treasurer, Karen M, was unable to attend , so Doreen deferred the Treasure's report to the next meeting,

Diane D thanked Doreen and all the attendees of the Retreat who assisted her physically to be able to attend. She encouraged anyone who has reservations about attending in the future, to reconsider. She stated that "it was not only possible to  attend, but she enjoyed a weekend with friends sewing."

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Name Badge: Members were reminded to please sign in. Three dollars were collected in fines.

Charity: Tonight we will have our Parade of Quilts for CASA.

Photography: Denise took pictures last meeting and will bring them next meeting for pick up.

Program: Diane  D reminded us that this year's Christmas Exchange is a hand made gift bag. It does not have to be a Christmas one. If you wish to participate, place your gift bag in a paper bag and include your name so the receiver will know who to thank.

She reminded us that the Show & Tell that night will be Christmas items only. They can be either a new or old item. 

We will also play Jolly Bingo. Bring your fat quarters to "ante" up and hopefully, beat Shirley and make "a haul" of fat quarters!

***Diane also encouraged people to sign up for next year's Program Committee. Remember two speakers are already signed for 2017, so you can concentrate on "paying it forward".***

Sunshine: Flossie announced for anyone not aware, that Janet Blackmore, a member, passed away. Several members attended her Memorial.Janet will be missed.

Ways & Means: The Committee "worked" the room, collecting $52! Joyce Heinemann was the winner. Clare also reminded us that we will hold our Chinese Auction next month, "so bring your money".

Refreshments: We were reminded that the next meeting will also be our Cookie Exchange.  If you wish to participate, bring one dozen for refreshments and one dozen to exchange.

Blog: No report.

OLD BUSINESS

Doreen announced that everyone had a great time on the Retreat. She encouraged  all those who have never gone to consider doing so next year. She also reminded everyone that we do share rides, so please do not let that be a deterrent.

Remember we have an "open sew" here at the Millman Center, November 15th.

***Also remember, Anne Is collecting Hobb's UPCs so we can purchase more batting for the Guild at a discount.***

NEW BUSINESS

Doreen announced that she has spoke to the Hotel about next year's Retreat and if all are in agreement, she would like to propose a motion for the Guild to pay a $500 deposit for next year. A motion was made, seconded and approved  to return to the Continental next year and to pay the deposit. The probable dates would be October 19th-22nd.

The meeting was adjourned and followed by members of CASA  explaining their organizations purpose, advocating for foster children. In Cape May and Cumberland County there are over 1000 children in foster care. Presently, CASA has about 500 volunteers, but their goal by 2020, is to have a volunteer for each child. They are making strides. They encouraged anyone interested to take the course and get certified, it is a "very satisfying" experience. The "Parade" consisted of 83 quilts. Way to go ladies!

***Our next meeting is December 14th.....our Christmas meeting. Bring your fat quarters, money, cookies and gift bag if participating.

Respectfully Submitted,

Beverly T, Secretary