December 13, 2011

DECEMBER MEETING BROWNWOOD QUILTERS GUILD

The December 13, 2011 meeting of the Brownwood Quilters Guild was called to order by President Angela McCorkle. There were 22 members and 1 guest present.

The minutes of the October Meeting were read. LaTrelle Locks moved they be approved as read. Ruby Goodwin seconded and motion carried. The November Minutes were read. The following corrections were made to the November Meeting minutes. Ray Tipton and Sunny Modawell from the Brownwood Chamber of Commerce discussed the Hotel/Motel Tax and Advertising dollars that they contribute to our Guild for the Quilt Show and appropriate use of them. There were also 23 pillow cases contributed and 24 WeeCare Quilts distributed. Sherri Marshall moved to approve the minutes with the corrections. Joy Ivy seconded and motion carried.

LaTrelle Locks moved to accept the Treasurer’s report as posted. Nancy Tubb seconded and motion carried. Joy Ivy delivered 5 WeeCare Quilts. Sherry Benbow reported get well cards were sent to Daisy Huntsinger and Pat Murph.

Joy Ivy will host the coffee social for the January Guild meeting. The block for January is a 12 ½” (12” finished) Sampler Star of your choice made from red and white fabrics. Angela McCorkle will present the program for January. A workshop in the afternoon will be held on the String Star. Contact Angela for a list of supplies needed to bring and also bring your own lunch. The fat quarter for Jan is black on white or white on black.

Show and Tell were Millie, Doris, and Angela. Pictures may be seen on the Guild website.

Stella Tinkler, guest, and played Christmas music on the piano while we ate. Members donated to Toys for Kids and played the Left, Right, Center Game with the winner receiving a large supply of fat quarters contributed by each player.