February 21, 2012

FEBRUARY 2012 MEETING


BROWNWOOD QUILTERS GUILD

The February 21, 2012 meeting of the Brownwood Quilters Guild was called to order by President Angela McCorkle. There were 25 members present.

The minutes of the January Meeting were read. Judy Tiedemann moved they be approved as read. Joy Ivy seconded and motion carried. The Treasurer’s Report was given. Ruby Goodwin moved they be accepted as presented. LaTrelle Locks seconded the motion; motion carried.

Sunshine report was given. Pat Murph is not doing well. She is very weak. Joyce Kelley has been ill and she is moving to Waco in the near future. Sherry Benbow is recovering. Nancy Tubb reported CPS bags are needed. Joy Ivy reported more WeeCare quilts are needed.

Angela McCorkle reported members are needed to sell tickets for the donation quilt. Bethany Bletsch is going to take it to the Gun Show. Judy Tied man, Joy Ivy and Sheila Smith will take the quilt to Hamilton. Tickets were distributed to members to sell. LaTrelle showed a sample of the t-shirts and signup sheet was passed around. Shirts are $10 up to XL, $11.50 for 2X, and $13 for 3X. A Facebook page has been set up. Please “like” it to help spread the word about the show.

Discussion was held concerning the kids division entry. Doris Rice moved we leave it as is. Ruby Goodwin seconded and motion carried. Discussion was held concerning a request from Angela McCorkle to add the show chair’s name on the signature card at the bank. Mildred Turned moved we do so, LaTrelle seconded and motion carried.

The block exchange person in charge for March is Marcella, LaTrelle in April, and Nancy in May. Jonna Burkes will be the coffee social chair for March. Nancy Tubb won the block exchange drawing; Norma won the fat quarter exchange.

Angela announced the nominating committee as Joy Early, Joy Ivy, and Ruby Goodwin.

Show and tell items were presented and photos can be seen on the guild website. Secret sisters were revealed and members enjoyed pot luck lunch.