November 12, 2015 Meeting
Notes
Show
& Tell and Round Tuits were shared.
President
Erica called the meeting to order after our refreshments were served.
We
wish to thank hostesses: Mary Pagel, Hope Dietrich & Erica Olson
December
hostesses will be: JoDee Johnston,
Eileen Van Dyk, Mary Gosse
December
10th meeting is pot luck (6:00 pm) Guests were introduced.
Secretary’s
minutes for October approved (JP/LJ). Treasurer’s
report for October approved. Budget Committee had met and conducted the
Audit finding all records in order. Motion by JK/PL to accept the Audit report
for 2015. Correspondence was read.
We
had Sew Days Oct. 16 & 17 and had a nice turnout. There are 8 fabric totes that need to be
stored somewhere. We are seeking a volunteer.
Let Erica know. Mindy suggested service
project of taking designated box of fabrics, make 7 ½ inch squares using strip
pattern and donate a few of your own fabric for the next user as well as
turning in your finished squares for next Caring Quilt sew day. A member picked up traveling box and will
bring it back next month so it can move on.
President
Erica reported on the opinion cards distributed/received at the September
meeting. Some issues raised forwarded to
Program Committee. Suggestions to full
Guild were presented: - please
demonstrate a more positive attitude during meetings and respect other members
when they speak by eliminating side chatter and being open to hear them out
with new ideas. We are here to encourage one another and have fun while we
learn new things together.
Retreat information
from Oak Forest Center: January 7-10, 2016 with 5 rooms reserved. Cost is $137.50
for the 3 nights lodging and 7 meals. Ten people signed up and we need a
minimum of 24 under terms of contract. For Fri. thru Sun. with 2 nights and 5 meals
$95.00. Please make check out to Oak Forest
Center by/at Dec. meeting or by arrangement with our Treasurer
Bridget.
April Retreat will be 8th-10th
with three rooms and 5 meals at $95 @.
Help them keep warm this
Christmas – motion MT/LA carried to have each member bring in item of their choice to donate to
residents of the Lowry Hotel. Suggested items: pillows, pillowcases, blankets, fleece throws
for the kids, infant items, maybe a few fleece scarfs, use your imagination as
there are people of all ages there and any gifts will be appreciated. Thanks.
COMMITTEES
ARE TO MEET SOON & SUBMIT BUDGET INFORMATION TO OUR TREASURER BY DECEMBER
MEETING AND SUPPLY NAME OF CHAIRPERSON OF THE COMMITTEE.
Caring Quilt Committee members requested
to meet at 5:30 pm prior to potluck Dec 10th.
Meeting
adjourned (CP/LJ)
Respectfully
submitted, Mary Simonds, Secretary