--Meeting called to order by President, Judy Short - 8:37 a.m.
--Judy thanked the group for the successful meeting & auction that took place on July 24th with Allamanda chapter members as our guests.
--SCHEDULE changes:
Aug. 14th-NO MEETING-Road Trip to Rainbow's Ends in Dunedin
Aug. 21st-BOM & Lunch Bunch Also Showcase Lunch Meeting @ Panera
Aug. 28th -- Hearts & Hands
--Minutes from the last business meeting approved as written.
--Treasurer's Report -Joanne read the report and it will be filed for the audit committee
--VP/Program Report-None due Chris' absence
--Guild Rep Report: Donna T. gave a brief report
**Any chapter member wishing to do some instruction through the Guild, please give your name to Marilyn D. to be added to a list.
**Discounted Italian Thread (Cucirini Thread) was discussed-A distributor in IA has a special offer to the Guild of $5.90 per spool. Individual members can purchase through their chapter. Chapter must have a minimum of approx. 35 spools to place an order. We will have a purchase sign-up list at our meeting on the 21st. So check out the color choices you might be interested in.
Check out this site for more info:
www.gilbreaththreads.com
Committee Reports:
Activities: Road Trip Aug. 14th
Lunch Bunch Aug. 21st
Educational: Donna R. is doing a demo today on "Quilt As You Go"
Fundraising: None
Hearts & Hands:
--Nine quilts were delivered to the Christian Care Center in Leesburg. We have now met our commitment to the 16 children that live there currently. And we will address future needs as children transition in and out of the facility.
--Judy & I will meet with a representative from Moffitt Center in the next week or so when she returns from vacation.
--Giving Doll Quilts are still ongoing-Keep them coming!
Showcase 2013:
--Our banner is coming along with the lettering completed & Marlene working on the vines. It will be brought in for others to share in the stitching.
--Lunch Meeting with Allamanda scheduled for Aug. 21st @ Panera
Retreat: All is good!
OLD BUSINESS:
BYLAWS: We shared comments and discussed the tentatively written bylaws. In the end the only change to be made to the bylaws before taking a vote is the following:
ARTICLE VIII: MEETINGS
We removed PART "C"
ARTICLE X: CHANGE IN BYLAWS
C. For changes to be made to the Bylaws at least two-thirds of the members must participate in the vote. Approval by majority of submitted votes.
Vote to approve the Bylaws will take place at the Sept. 4th Business Meeting. OR by email proxy vote to be submitted to Marilyn D. prior to Aug. 31, 2012
NEW BUSINESS:
--Reminder To All Members: Please take the time to help in the set-up for our weekly work meetings & also in the take-down. Let's not let this always fall onto the same people each week. Thanks!
--It was brought up that an "appreciation gift" might be a nice gesture for the Sterling Heights workers who always have our tables nicely arranged and the room ready for us each week. It was decided that we would remember them with a gift at the holidays.
--STERLING STITCHERS BIRTHDAY-September marks the ONE-YEAR Birthday for our quilting chapter. It was decided that a celebration is needed. Gwen H. very graciously agreed to head up a committee to organize a "party"!! The date will be Sept. 25th.
--August Birthdays were acknowledged.
BUT-our birthday fat quarter basket is getting low !! So we are asking each member to donate a new fat quarter to the basket to help replenish it. Thank You!
--Nomination Committee: This committee will be formed in September and is in need of 2 members. Offices up for election are Vice President, Secretary and Guild Rep.
--Joanne mentioned that Esther (President of the Piecemakers) would be willing to come talk with us about options for some scrap quilts for our charity projects and some ideas for getting donations of fabric/batting etc.
Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted,
Marilyn Dalton
Secretary
Show N' Tell
Donna's Demo
