The meeting was called to order by the President, Cathy Barlow at 1 p.m.
HOSPICE QUILT
At October's meeting there were so many things to cover that we neglected to mention the names of the ladies involved in making the quilt for Hospice. There were over 18 members who signed up to help, but there weren't enough jobs for everyone. We'll save the names for perhaps a future project! The members who worked on the Hospice quilt project were:
Coordinator - Jo Loder
Design & Fabric Selection - Jo Loder & Terry Murphy
Angel Applique Blocks - Terry Murphy, BJ Herter, Melinda Harman, Monique Foley, Jo Loder
Pieced - Jo Loder
Machine Quilted - Cathy Barlow
Binding - Sharon Hannahs
Carrying Bag - Janet Agostinelli
Label- Joan Keltner
SECRETARY'S REPORT: We dispensed with the reading of the minutes since they were previously distributed to the members via email. A printed copy of the minutes will be available for review at each business meeting. The October minutes were approved by the members.
TREASURER'S REPORT: Dee Dean was not available to read the report however, Cathy stated our funds are growing and next month we will receive a full review.
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE (headed by both Heather Farnell and Jo Loder): Membership is over 84-86 to date! Virginia, Karen and Pat were mentioned as new members and Jackie is considering our group as well.
PROGRAM COMMITTEE: Joan Keltner is our contact person to sign up for any class or workshop. Members are encouraged to check the Guild website (www.qgotv.org) for the latest information regarding upcoming programs and classes. If interested in attending any class or workshop please see Joan Keltner at any meeting or email her directly at joankelt@gmail.com
Congratulations to Joan Keltner on winning 1st place ribbon in Houston for the wearable art contest for her LaTiDah Ladies jacket!
GUILD CLASSES:
Linda Beach - Designing From Nature-Wednesday, December 5th, 2012. Check out Linda's website, www.lindabeachquilts.com to see the type of work she does and the things she'll be sharing with the class! The class fee is $25. This class will be held from 9a.m. to 3p.m. at The Ashley Wilkes Room in the Savannah Center . Contact Joan Keltner for supplies needed for this class.
Linda is the Guild program for December 4th, 2012.
GARAGE SALE- January Guild- All Recreation centers are closed January 1, 2013. This is the first Tuesday of the month which is normally our Guild meeting. The Executive Board has been unable to secure a suitable room to have a Guild meeting the following Tuesday, so we will have a Garage Sale during the morning meeting time on January 8th, 2013 at Paradise Recreation Center in the two rooms currently used by two of our chapters. Please remember to save and organize the items you would like to sell at this event, and if you plan to sell items, please sign- up at a meeting or email Cathy Barlow so that a table can be reserved for you.
Three Sulky workshops have been scheduled for February 2013. On February 6th from 8:30 a.m.-Noon there will be a Magic of Free Motion workshop. The cost is $50, which includes a kit fee of $25. From 1p.m. to 4:30p.m. on February 6th there will be a second Magic of Free Motion workshop, with the same cost and kit fee. On February 7th from 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 there will be a Sulky Sew Elegant workshop. The fee for this workshop is $50, which includes a kit fee of $25. Joan Keltner has flyers for both classes that contain more detailed information. See Joan if you are interested in signing up for any of the workshops.
Cathy asked and by a show of hands many are interest in a class called "One Block Wonder" by Dale Angione. Joan Keltner will arrange and provide information as soon as arrangements for the class are determined.
Rooms in Villages' recreation centers have been secured for future visiting artist classes and in-house workshps, rather than using the library on 466A. Visiting artist classes will generally be held on the first Wednesday of each month in the Ashley Wilkes room at Savannah Center. The Clearwater room at Seabreeze has been reserved for the third Wednesday of each month for in house workshops. The rooms may be used by individual chapters for classes if they aren't booked by another workshop. Micki MacCumbee and Jill Smithson will maintain the schedule for both rooms.
Miki requested she be notified via e-mail if anyone is interested in entering their decorated golf cart in the Christmas Golf Cart Parade. Micki MacCumbee will e-mail back providing all details for this event to anyone interested.
OLD BUSINESS:
4H: Carol Fox informed the group of her pending move and that only 3 girls out of the original 5 were attending the meetings. While it appears that there is a lack of interest in this project by the girls, Carol has still put a schedule together for future meetings. However, she is unsure if Allamanda will continue with a new leader from our group or if some of the girls' mothers will take the lead should there be an interest on the part of the girls. Cathy Barlow requested that if anyone was interested in volunteering to replace Carol as the Leader of this project contact her.
2013 Dues: The annual $15 dues include $5 that is sent to the Guild and $10 for Allamanda's treasury. In order to coordinate the necessary paperwork and ensure that Guild 2013 membership cards are issued in time for you to obtain FREE admission to the Showcase in January, please pay your dues by December 1st. Dues should be paid to Dee Dean by check, made payable to Allamanda Quilters.
HOLIDAY PARTY: Joan Keltner is taking reservations for the holiday party. The cost is $15. Please see her at a future meeting (or mail a check to her home) by November 27th if you plan to attend the party.
SHOWCASE 2013: There are 203 entries plus 33 challenge quilt entries.
ALLAMANDA BANNER has been turned into the Showcase Committee.
SILENT AUCTION. Each chapter is required to submit items representing 10% of their membership. For Allamanda that is at least 8 items. Any quilted items such as wall hangings, table runners, tote bags, placemats and quilts (no bigger than twin size) would be acceptable. At least 6 more items are needed and donations will be accepted through the end of December. Please let Cathy Barlow know if you would be able to donate something on behalf of the Allamanda chapter.
SHOWCASE BOUTIQUE. Suzanne Brown's reported on items collected. The chapter will receive 83% of the price (7% goes to State for taxes and 10% goes to the Guild as commission). Please e-mail or contact Suzanne and or Cathy with any pricing suggestions.
The same breakdown applies to the selling of personal items at the Boutique. Suzanne will share more about rules for what can be submitted but if a quilt shop sells the pattern for an item, then it can be sold in the boutique. Contact Suzanne to ensure your items meet the guidelines should you desire to be an individual seller. She will also provide you with numbered tags (identifying you as the seller) for your items.
The Boutique is looking for volunteers to work during the Showcase. If you're interested, e-mail Suzanne or see her at next week's meeting.
OTHER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES. Other chapters are looking for Guild members to help them fill their open shifts for their responsibilities. Sign up if interested at the December Guild Meeting or contact Cathy Barlow to put you in touch with the right people to volunteer for things like the boutique, angels, parking attendants, etc. Please help out where you can.
CHARITY QUILT. Please see the web site for the status of all donations. Deland proceeds totaled $507 for the two days. As a member of the Guild, everyone is encouraged to support our organization's charity work by purchasing tickets for the donation quilt. Cathy Barlow has tickets available for purchase at each meeting. The holidays are a great time to take some tickets to sell to family & friends!
VOLUNTEER RESPONSIBILITIES. Judging Days & Showcase Days-Allamanda's volunteer positions are currently filled, but if you'd like to be a back-up that can be called if someone finds they have to cancel, please e-mail Cathy Barlow
NEW BUSINESS
NEW ALLAMANDA OFFICERS: After the votes were counted our new Vice President is Joan Keltner and our new Secretary is Terry Murphy. Congratulations to both gals.
ALLAMANDA LIBRARY: Pat Pipa has gone through all our materials and logged what we have available to lend. The list is posted on the bulletin board. If you see something you would like to borrow, contact Pat and she will bring the item to a meeting for you. Should you want to donate any material or books, contact Pat as well.
NAME TAGS: If needed contact More Awards at 352-343-8886 and advise you belong to The Villages Quilt Guild and make arrangements with them for payment.
NEW SHIRTS: In the March timeframe Joan Keltner will take orders for Guild shirts for the Allamanda Chapter. Sample shirts will be available to check for size, as well as to compare the various styles. Allamanda doesn't have a particular color of shirt, so you are able to pick whatever color you like!
MOMOE'S STAR: Pattern-please contact Cathy Barlow if anyone knows where the pattern can be purchased or if one has the pattern. Cathy received an e-mail request from someone who saw a picture of this pattern on our website and she is trying to track it down for the person.
PJS FOR TEENS : Carolyn works at Allamanda Center and stated that PJs are needed for teens. Wanda Pierce made a motion that $250 be spent to purchase these for teens in being organized by the retired Girl Scouts. Marilyn Paluszak second the motion. Marleen Jensch volunteered to do the shopping.
ALLAMANDA CHARITY COMMITTEE: Marilyn Paluszak will chair this committee to create some proposals for member review relative to charitable activity for the group. E-mail Marilyn if interested in helping with the responsibilities of this new committee.
RETREAT: Cathy Barlow will ask Nancy Wilcox to e-mail final payment information to those who have paid a deposit for the retreat. Cathy will also ask Nancy to e-mail retreat information to everyone that explains what will be going on, what to bring, and what to expect while at the retreat.
QUILTING SISTERS LaTiDah LUNCHEON (Leesburg guild ) will be held on February 9th, 2013 at La Hacienda. Tickets are $25. Anyone interested in joining the Allamanda table should contact Cathy Barlow. She will collect payment and submit all the names together so that our group can sit together at the luncheon. Checks should be made payable to QUILTING SISTERS, and reservations and checks need to be in to Cathy by December 4th.
CAROLYN HEALD of Mulberry chapter organizes an October quilt retreat that is open to any Guild member, regardless of chapter. Several from Allamanda attend, but there is room for a few more at this retreat. Cathy Barlow explained that it is great fun getting to know other Guild members from other chapters, and the time available for focused sewing is priceless! Reservations are being taken for next year's retreat (Oct. 9-11, 2013). Cost is $150 for double room or $180 for single room $50 will hold your reservation. The retreat is held at Lake Yale Baptist camp (about 30-40 minutes from The Villages). Contact Cathy Barlow if interested.
A-BOMB: Terry Murphy will be ending her year in this position in December. This is a fun activity but it needs to be coordinated by someone. Duties are: pick out a block, highlighting various techniques involved in quilting; prepare patterns and packages along with fabric if fabric is included as part of that month's block; make a sample block; sell the pattern/packages at the business meeting; and collect blocks from previous month and do the drawing. If interested see Terry or Cathy.
CENTRAL FLORIDA MODERN QUILT GUILD: First Meeting will be Thursday, November 15 at 6:30 p.m. @Sharkey's Vac-n-Sew, 700 North Main Street, Wildwood. The program: Quilting for a New Generation. Everyone is welcome!
REMINDERS. When donating a charity quilt, please provide Regina Bozza with your name and details of what was donated and as to where the donation was made and date donated.
SHOW-AND-TELL: Many were displayed by various members. Please visit the website to view each of these beautiful items.
A-BOMB: The winner - Barb Dunn
50/50: We had two winners this month Dorothy Lovera and Marlene Jensch
Meeting adjourned at 2:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Regina Bozza
