MINNEKAHTA QUILTERS GUILD MINUTES
December 10, 2009
CALL MEETING TO ORDER: President Julie Standen called the meeting to order at 7 PM. There were 26 members present.
MINUTES: Laurna moved to approve the minutes from the November 12, 2009 meeting and Marilyn R. seconded the motion. No discussion. Unanimous approval.
TREASURER: Delores presented the financial report. The current balance is $4,142.32. Income this past month was $1,278 from the sale of raffle tickets, $35 from member dues, and $20 from Fons & Porter subscriptions. Expenses were $2.33 to High Plains, $27 for purchase of a cash box, and $41.38 in miscellaneous expenses.
LIBRARIAN: Jan passed around the new AQS order form, explaining that if we have a purchase of six items, we get the best price. The American Quilter magazine was passed around. Beth donated the book, “Uncoverings” to the library. Beth stated that this book puts a scholarly emphasis on quilting.
HISTORIAN: There was no historian report.
PROGRAM:
Info on 2010 Program: This will be presented at the January guild meeting. The block of the month project will continue into the next year. More details to follow.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
2009 CITH Raffle Quilt: We made a total of $1989 on the sale of raffle tickets for the 2009 quilt. Ticket sales at CITH were $343, with pre-CITH ticket sales at $1646. Guild members were thanked for their hard work in the sale of tickets. The winner of 2009 raffle quilt was Denny Bowker, shop foreman at the Feedlot.
2010 CITH Raffle Quilt: Good progress is being made on the 2010 raffle quilt (“Peace Together”). All are invited to continue helping with the quilting.
OLD BUSINESS:
Operating Guidelines: Beth and Stacey have the first draft of the operating guidelines completed. Information is still needed on raffle ticket sales and the newsletter. Cindy and Karen, respectively, will get this information to Beth or Stacey.
Guild Flyer: Thank you to Joan and Annie. The flyer was completed and available at CITH. As more copies are needed, contact Joan for printing. Joan will email Beth a copy of the flyer to attach to the Operating Guidelines.
Christmas in the Hills: Elaine reported that the show went well. The set up and take down of the show went smoothly. There were a total of 71 quilts shown, including 8 challenge quilts. The show appeared to be well attended, and something that CITH attendees look forward to each year. The Rapid City Journal ran a small article on the show in the Sunday newspaper, featuring a picture of Elaine. Elaine thanked everyone for helping with the show.
People’s Choice Winner: Cora reported that the 8 challenge quilts that were displayed, were voted on by the public. The winner was Judy Gifford. HeartSong Quilts donated a $50 gift certificate as the prize. Congratulations to Judy, and thank you to HeartSong Quilts for the prize donation.
Christmas tree at the State Home: Julie asked the Tuesday Group if they would be available to take the ornaments off the tree. They agreed, and this will be done on the first Tuesday following New Years. Thank you to the Tuesday group for helping out.
NEW BUSINESS
Annual Budget Meeting: This took place on December 5, 2009, with outgoing and incoming officers and committee members present. A copy of the proposed 2010 budget was handed out to all members this evening. Please review and be prepared to discuss and vote on the budget at the January meeting. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the propose budget, get with an officer for discussion prior to the January meeting. A copy of the proposed budget is in the newsletter.
Audit Committee: The books need to be audited between now and the January meeting. Marilyn Varick and Laurna Nelson will be doing the audit. All outstanding bills need to be turned in to Delores as soon as possible for payment, as those expenses need to be part of the audit.
Annual Donation to State Home: Julie asked that members quickly review the 2010 proposed budget for the purpose of determining a donation amount to the State Home. This needs to be done tonight, as the presentation of the donation will occur at the January meeting, prior to the approval of the proposed budget. The budget committee proposed an $800 donation to the State Home. Cindy made a motion to donate $800 to the State Home, with the provision that the Guild not be locked into this amount every year. Cora seconded the motion. Unanimous approval.
Storage Space: The State Home may have the availability of some storage space for the Guild’s belongings. Currently, there are many Guild belongings stored at various members’ houses and garages. Elaine will be talking with Randy, from the State Home, regarding this possibility
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Let Helen know if you have a quilt to display at the State Home.
2. Guild Blog/Email site: Be sure to check each month for any changes. Address is http://minnekahtaquiltguild.blogspot.com.
3. Julie read a note from Sue Cleland that she sent with her dues for 2010. Sue and her husband are currently in Arizona. Her new mailing address is: 2040 W. Main Street; Ste. 210-2426; Rapid City, SD 57702.
4. Julie thanked all of the Guild members for their support, input, and work during the two years she was president.
5. Incoming president, Elaine Anderson, presented Julie with a gift of appreciation from the Guild.
NEXT BUSINESS MEETING: The next business meeting will be January 14, 2010. This is our annual open house, so please bring friends that might be interested in joining the Guild.
NEXT WORKDAY: January 9 will be the next work day. This will be a quilt on your own day, or work on charity quilts. Don’t forget to bring a potluck item.
ADJOURN: Meeting was adjourned at 7:40 PM.
BLOCK DRAWING: Karen Meston won the block of the month drawing. She has chosen a bird/birdhouse them. The blocks are to be 12 -1/2” square, on a dark cream/taupe background.
The annual Christmas Party followed tonight’s meeting. A big thank you to the program committee for putting on a great party. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
One of the party favors received was homemade caramels (made by Curt Nettinga) wrapped in a charm square. The program committee asked that this charm square be used with coordinating fabric to make an 8-1/2 “block. These blocks will be donated to our outgoing president (Julie Standen).
SHOW AND TELL:
Laurna Nelson: Julie’s block.
Beth Mazzela: Sheryl’s block.
Stacey Martin: French braid table runner; table center piece; and Julie’s block.
Helen Schillinger: Julie’s block.
Deloris Hagman: Two blocks.
Judy Gifford: Six placements; one potholder; flame star quilt top; tie dyed star quilt top; Christmas table topper; Sheryl’s basket block; and Julie’s block.
Cora Fugier: Sheryl’s block; Julie’s block.
Cindy Reed: Sheryl’s block.
Elaine Anderson: Julie’s block.
Jan Weisser: Julie’s block.
Shirley Green: Leaf table runner; gold strike quilt.
Ginny Coates: Baby boy quilt; Julie’s block.
Bobbie Augustine: Julie’s block.
Sheryl Brost: Julie’s block.
Marilyn Rowley: Julie’s block.
Karen Meston: Stacey’s blocks.
Caroline Standen: 3D wall hanging; and Julie’s block.
NEXT TIME
Saturday, January 9, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. – Quilt on your own or work on Charity Quilts. Don’t for get to bring a dish to share.
Thursday, January 14, 7:00 p.m. Regular monthly business meeting. This is our annual open house, so please bring friends that might be interested in joining the Guild.
Tips: When sewing on the binding of a quilt. Make your binding, roll it up (making sure the end is out that you will stitch down 1st) roll it around itself and put it in a large zip-lock bag. Seal the bag up leaving the opening just big enough for the binding to flow through. Then as you move the quilt or if it falls your binding does not get tangled up.
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MINNEKAHTA QUILTERS GUILD MINUTES
November 12, 2009
CALL MEETING TO ORDER: President Julie Standen called the meeting to order at 7 PM. There were 30 members present. Guests introduced were: Sherry Nusbaum and Ollie Williams.
MINUTES: Laurna moved to approve the minutes from the October 8, 2009 meeting and Deloris seconded the motion. No discussion. Unanimous approval.
TREASURER: Delores presented the financial report. The current balance is $2,880.02. Income this past month was $183, from the sale of raffle tickets. There were no expenses.
LIBRARIAN: Jan passed around the new AQS order form, with books and patterns listed. She has two books on the order, but needs six orders to get the special discount. Jan asked that all books, patterns, etc. be returned to the library by the December meeting. This will allow for the new librarian (Carolyn Terrill) to become familiar with what is in the library.
HISTORIAN: There was no historian report. Helen stated that she will need three quilts to hang next month.
PROGRAM: Service Project: Joan had no report. But she did ask that the program committee meet after tonight’s guild meeting, to begin planning for the Christmas party.
UFOs: Cora reminded members that all UFO’s needed to be completed by tonight’s meeting. Cora needs a fat quarter for each UFO that was not completed. Get with Cora after the meeting to take care of this.
Challenge Quilt: The challenge quilts should be done and ready to put in the quilt show at CITH. They will be voted on for the “Peoples’ Choice” award. The winner will receive a ribbon, and a gift from Heart Song Quilts.
Christmas UFO Exchange: If you have a UFO that you are not going to complete, wrap it nicely and bring to the Christmas UFO exchange. If you do not have a UFO, let the Program Committee know, and they will find one for you.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
2009 CITH Raffle Quilt: The 2009 raffle quilt is in Karen’s care. She will be displaying it and selling tickets for it at the Passionate Quilters Retreat this weekend.
2010 CITH Raffle Quilt: The 2010 raffle quilt (“Peace Together”) is continuing to be quilted. It is located on the stage in the auditorium at the State Home. Everyone is invited to help with the quilting.
OLD BUSINESS:
Operating Guidelines: Stacey reported that these are almost done, and should be ready by the December meeting.
Guild Flyer: Joan passed around a draft of the flyer. She stated that she would like to place the guild president’s name and phone number in the flyer, as the contact person for those interested in information on the guild. Joan stated that there would be guild information to hand out at CITH.
Christmas in the Hills: The show will be set up on Friday, December 4, starting at 9 AM. If you are not able to take your quilts to the Mueller Center at that time, they can be dropped off at Heart Song until the evening of December 3. Elaine sent around a sign-up sheet for those who can work the show on December 5, and a sign-up sheet for what you plan to show. Members are also asked to sign-up to help put up the show and to take it down. The form that needs to be filled out to go with the quilts that are going to be shown was passed around and will also be in the newsletter. Be sure to complete one for each quilt you are showing. Do not fill one out for the challenge quilt, but be sure you have a label on the back of that quilt.
Christmas tree at the State Home: Julie reminds everyone to stay after tonight’s meeting to help decorate the State Home Christmas tree.
Christmas Ornaments for the Libraries: These are to be turned in tonight. Karen will be gathering these up after show and tell.
NEW BUSINESS
Annual Budget Meeting: The annual budget meeting will be held on December 5, 2009 at 2 PM, at the Mueller Center (in the small room behind the quilt show room). All outgoing and incoming officers and program chairs are asked to attend. Between now and then, be thinking of your funding needs for 2010. All members are welcome to attend this meeting. Delores is asked to complete the 2009 budget to date and bring 15 to 20 copies to the meeting. Also, at this meeting, we will be making a decision on how much we can donate to State Home.
Audit Committee: The books need to be audited before the new year starts. Julie asked for two volunteers. Marilyn Varick and Laurna Nelson volunteered.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Let Helen know if you have a quilt to display at the State Home.
2. Sandy thanked all those who were at the State Home during the Veterans Day program.
3. Nancy Cuckler read a poem about quilting and quilters that she found in a magazine.
4. Guild Blog/Email site: Be sure to check each month for any changes. Address is http://minnekahtaquiltguild.blogspot.com.
5. Ginny Coates reported on the Des Moines, IA quilt show that she was able to attend. She said it was very fun, and that she saw Joan Davis’ quilt that was on display. She also spoke of the “Little Princess” quilter from South Dakota. There were quilts an display from almost every state, as well as China, Australia, and Canada.
6. Karen reminded everyone of the Journey of Lights Parade and the decorating contest being held during CITH. If interested, Karen has more information and the applications for both.
NEXT BUSINESS MEETING: The next business meeting will be December10 at 7 PM.
NEXT WORKDAY: December 5 – CITH show and budget meeting.
ADJOURN: Meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM.
BLOCK DRAWING: Julie Standen won the block drawing. She has chosen a green and off white background theme. The blocks can be any design and are to be 12/1/2” square.
SHOW AND TELL:
Caroline Standen: Two Christmas wall hangings; basket block; paint pallet.
Julie Standen: Christmas table runner; basket block; paint pallet.
Ann Powers: Crazy for color (strips & curves); bird of paradise wall hanging; Jesse’s Quilt.
Sherry Nusbaum: Very beginner’s quilt.
Laurna Nelson: Six purses; two paint pallets; basket block.
Nancy Cuckler: Two cross stitch quilted baby blankets.
Stacey Martin: Blocks
Sheryl Brost: Turkey wall hanging; UFO.
Helen Schillinger: Storm at sea quilt; basket block.
Sandy Taylor: Basket block.
Carolyn Terrill: Two Christmas ornaments.
Deloris Hagman: UFO quilt; challenge quilt.
Cora Fugier: UFO; six placemats to match Geisha table runner.
Judy Gifford: Challenge quilt; fall table topper; horse table topper.
Jan Weisser: Star quilt; challenge quilt; Sue’s challenge quilt.
Margaret Bartolome: Christmas stockings.
Ruth Angerhofer: Winter quilt; pumpkin table topper.
Elaine Anderson: Two challenge quilts; Sheryl’s block.
Pat Cerney: Baby quilt; table runner.
Marilyn Rowley: Sheryl’s basket block; quilted palette
Beth Mazzella: Yoyo palette
Ollie Williams: Queen size quilt “Desert Sky” – “my first quilt!”
Pearl Resinger: Bird house quilt; basket blocks.
Ginny Coates: Christmas quilt; pink baby quilt; purse; basket block; nine patch block.
Peggy Kaan: Black & red heart; pink heart; plaid heart; hydrangea quilt; cardinal table topper; card holder.
Delores Hickman: Leaf shadow table runner; rag quilt.
NEXT TIME
Saturday, December 5, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. – Christmas in the Hills Quilt Show.
Thursday, December 10, 7:00 p.m. Regular monthly business meeting. Christmas party. Don’t forget your UFO.
Tips:
To add sparkle to dull fabric combinations, try adding a bright color, a large print, a fabric with a tiny white print on a darker background, or replace one of your fabrics with a stripe or a check.
MINNEKAHTA QUILTERS GUILD MINUTES
November 12, 2009
CALL MEETING TO ORDER: President Julie Standen called the meeting to order at 7 PM. There were 30 members present. Guests introduced were: Sherry Nusbaum and Ollie Williams.
MINUTES: Laurna moved to approve the minutes from the October 8, 2009 meeting and Deloris seconded the motion. No discussion. Unanimous approval.
TREASURER: Delores presented the financial report. The current balance is $2,880.02. Income this past month was $183, from the sale of raffle tickets. There were no expenses.
LIBRARIAN: Jan passed around the new AQS order form, with books and patterns listed. She has two books on the order, but needs six orders to get the special discount. Jan asked that all books, patterns, etc. be returned to the library by the December meeting. This will allow for the new librarian (Carolyn Terrill) to become familiar with what is in the library.
HISTORIAN: There was no historian report. Helen stated that she will need three quilts to hang next month.
PROGRAM: Service Project: Joan had no report. But she did ask that the program committee meet after tonight’s guild meeting, to begin planning for the Christmas party.
UFOs: Cora reminded members that all UFO’s needed to be completed by tonight’s meeting. Cora needs a fat quarter for each UFO that was not completed. Get with Cora after the meeting to take care of this.
Challenge Quilt: The challenge quilts should be done and ready to put in the quilt show at CITH. They will be voted on for the “Peoples’ Choice” award. The winner will receive a ribbon, and a gift from Heart Song Quilts.
Christmas UFO Exchange: If you have a UFO that you are not going to complete, wrap it nicely and bring to the Christmas UFO exchange. If you do not have a UFO, let the Program Committee know, and they will find one for you.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
2009 CITH Raffle Quilt: The 2009 raffle quilt is in Karen’s care. She will be displaying it and selling tickets for it at the Passionate Quilters Retreat this weekend.
2010 CITH Raffle Quilt: The 2010 raffle quilt (“Peace Together”) is continuing to be quilted. It is located on the stage in the auditorium at the State Home. Everyone is invited to help with the quilting.
OLD BUSINESS:
Operating Guidelines: Stacey reported that these are almost done, and should be ready by the December meeting.
Guild Flyer: Joan passed around a draft of the flyer. She stated that she would like to place the guild president’s name and phone number in the flyer, as the contact person for those interested in information on the guild. Joan stated that there would be guild information to hand out at CITH.
Christmas in the Hills: The show will be set up on Friday, December 4, starting at 9 AM. If you are not able to take your quilts to the Mueller Center at that time, they can be dropped off at Heart Song until the evening of December 3. Elaine sent around a sign-up sheet for those who can work the show on December 5, and a sign-up sheet for what you plan to show. Members are also asked to sign-up to help put up the show and to take it down. The form that needs to be filled out to go with the quilts that are going to be shown was passed around and will also be in the newsletter. Be sure to complete one for each quilt you are showing. Do not fill one out for the challenge quilt, but be sure you have a label on the back of that quilt.
Christmas tree at the State Home: Julie reminds everyone to stay after tonight’s meeting to help decorate the State Home Christmas tree.
Christmas Ornaments for the Libraries: These are to be turned in tonight. Karen will be gathering these up after show and tell.
NEW BUSINESS
Annual Budget Meeting: The annual budget meeting will be held on December 5, 2009 at 2 PM, at the Mueller Center (in the small room behind the quilt show room). All outgoing and incoming officers and program chairs are asked to attend. Between now and then, be thinking of your funding needs for 2010. All members are welcome to attend this meeting. Delores is asked to complete the 2009 budget to date and bring 15 to 20 copies to the meeting. Also, at this meeting, we will be making a decision on how much we can donate to State Home.
Audit Committee: The books need to be audited before the new year starts. Julie asked for two volunteers. Marilyn Varick and Laurna Nelson volunteered.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Let Helen know if you have a quilt to display at the State Home.
2. Sandy thanked all those who were at the State Home during the Veterans Day program.
3. Nancy Cuckler read a poem about quilting and quilters that she found in a magazine.
4. Guild Blog/Email site: Be sure to check each month for any changes. Address is http://minnekahtaquiltguild.blogspot.com.
5. Ginny Coates reported on the Des Moines, IA quilt show that she was able to attend. She said it was very fun, and that she saw Joan Davis’ quilt that was on display. She also spoke of the “Little Princess” quilter from South Dakota. There were quilts an display from almost every state, as well as China, Australia, and Canada.
6. Karen reminded everyone of the Journey of Lights Parade and the decorating contest being held during CITH. If interested, Karen has more information and the applications for both.
NEXT BUSINESS MEETING: The next business meeting will be December10 at 7 PM.
NEXT WORKDAY: December 5 – CITH show and budget meeting.
ADJOURN: Meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM.
BLOCK DRAWING: Julie Standen won the block drawing. She has chosen a green and off white background theme. The blocks can be any design and are to be 12/1/2” square.
SHOW AND TELL:
Caroline Standen: Two Christmas wall hangings; basket block; paint pallet.
Julie Standen: Christmas table runner; basket block; paint pallet.
Ann Powers: Crazy for color (strips & curves); bird of paradise wall hanging; Jesse’s Quilt.
Sherry Nusbaum: Very beginner’s quilt.
Laurna Nelson: Six purses; two paint pallets; basket block.
Nancy Cuckler: Two cross stitch quilted baby blankets.
Stacey Martin: Blocks
Sheryl Brost: Turkey wall hanging; UFO.
Helen Schillinger: Storm at sea quilt; basket block.
Sandy Taylor: Basket block.
Carolyn Terrill: Two Christmas ornaments.
Deloris Hagman: UFO quilt; challenge quilt.
Cora Fugier: UFO; six placemats to match Geisha table runner.
Judy Gifford: Challenge quilt; fall table topper; horse table topper.
Jan Weisser: Star quilt; challenge quilt; Sue’s challenge quilt.
Margaret Bartolome: Christmas stockings.
Ruth Angerhofer: Winter quilt; pumpkin table topper.
Elaine Anderson: Two challenge quilts; Sheryl’s block.
Pat Cerney: Baby quilt; table runner.
Marilyn Rowley: Sheryl’s basket block; quilted palette
Beth Mazzella: Yoyo palette
Ollie Williams: Queen size quilt “Desert Sky” – “my first quilt!”
Pearl Resinger: Bird house quilt; basket blocks.
Ginny Coates: Christmas quilt; pink baby quilt; purse; basket block; nine patch block.
Peggy Kaan: Black & red heart; pink heart; plaid heart; hydrangea quilt; cardinal table topper; card holder.
Delores Hickman: Leaf shadow table runner; rag quilt.
NEXT TIME
Saturday, December 5, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. – Christmas in the Hills Quilt Show.
Thursday, December 10, 7:00 p.m. Regular monthly business meeting. Christmas party. Don’t forget your UFO.
Tips:
To add sparkle to dull fabric combinations, try adding a bright color, a large print, a fabric with a tiny white print on a darker background, or replace one of your fabrics with a stripe or a check.
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