Quilting Guild of The Villages May 2013 Executive Board Meeting
The Executive Board of the Quilting Guild of The Villages met May 21st at Saddlebrook Recreation Center. The meeting was called to order at 3:00 pm by President Alice Nicholas.
President Nicholas asked we keep those Oklahoma families affected by the recent tornadoes in our thoughts and prayers. She requested the board be notified if anyone hears of how we might help the victims of this disaster.
After roll call, Lucie Verbois gave the Treasurer's Report.
Ruth Mazurski gave the program Committee Report. She announced the upcoming programs and classes.
June Guild Meeting -Treadle Machines and Trunk Show
June 5th class on Seminole Patchwork Quilting
July Guild Meeting - Sit and Sew and Guild Birthday Recognition
August Guild Meeting - Sew Mini Things from Mt. Dora
August 7th class on lighted Christmas tree wall hanging
Ruth announced a new cancellation policy for classes effective immediately. Any cancellation within two weeks of the date of the class will not be eligible for refund. The participant can contact a program committee member to see if there is a wait list for the class or they can get a sub of their own to take their place. If there are unusual circumstances, talk to your program committee member.
Ruth has been working with Pam Henry from the Villages Recreation Department to address meeting room concerns.
Webmaster Marilyn Paluszak was not available but President Nicholas reported Marilyn is working on long range planning and also announced the website now has information on copyright laws.
Ann Moroz reported MarketPlace 2014 is on track.
Showcase 2015 steering committee members are Sharon Musch from Allamanda, Dale Angione from Mulberry, Cathy Barlow from Allamanda and Alice Fowler from Chatham. Sharon reported the results of the two recent votes from the chapters.
- There will be no Charity Quilt at the 2015 Showcase
- There will be no non-quilted displays at the 2015 Showcase
Chapter reps and chapter duties have been assigned. Meetings will begin in the fall. It was decided to have the Showcase at one venue only and the proposed dates are Friday and Saturday, January 23 and 24, 2015. The steering committee is accepting suggestions for a theme for the Showcase. This theme will be used for publicity, ribbons, etc.. Please email your theme suggestions to QGOTV.SC2015@gmail.org.
Mary Shara addressed the board with her concerns regarding the Guild Budget and Showcase proceeds. She would like to see funds returned to the chapters rather than so much given to charity. After discussion, Joyce Doig suggested Chapter Presidents survey their chapters on what they would like to see the Guild do for the Chapters. This information should be reported to Marilyn Paluszak for the Long-Range Planning Committee.
President Nicholas made announcements regarding the following:
Boutique 4 Quilters invitation to visit their shop in Melbourne
Bus trip to Paducah being planned by Lake Miona Chapter for 2014
Dunedin Fine Art Center Exhibits
The meeting was adjourned at 4:15 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Joyce McKee, acting for
Heather Farnell, Secretary
