March 20, 2012

MARCH 2012 MEETING

BROWNWOOD QUILTERS GUILD

The March 20, 2012 meeting of the Brownwood Quilters Guild was called to order by President Angela McCorkle.  There were 29 members and 2 guests present. 

 The minutes of the February meeting were read.  Doniene Fullegar moved they be approved as read.  LaTrelle Locks seconded and motion carried.  The Treasurer’s Report was given.  Ruby Goodwin moved they be accepted as presented.  Doniene Fullegar seconded the motion; motion carried. 

Sunshine report was given.  A sympathy card was sent to the family of Pat Murph, a get well card was sent to Karen Reed.  Nancy Tubb reported CPS bags are needed.  Joy Ivy reported more WeeCare quilts are needed.  Both WeeCare and CPS bags will be held until after the quilt show so that they can be displayed in the Guild booth at the quilt show.  A thank you card was read from the family of Pat Murph.

Angela McCorkle reported on the Quilt Show progress.  Posters need to be put up in local businesses.  Entries are still needed.  Mildred Judy will be in charge of the stash booth.  Benita will assist with the record keeping.  LaTrelle Locks reported the t-shirts are an additional $.50 for the v-neck. 

Coffee social hostess for April is Doniene Fullegar.  The nominating committee will meet before the next meeting.  If you are interested in serving and haven’t been contacted, please let someone on the committee know.  By-laws have been amended and will be sent out.

LaTrelle Locks presented the block for April.  It is the 10 minute block and Angela has a video on her website for instructions for it.  Everyone is to use 5-5” squares and 30’s prints.  Joy Ivy won the fat quarter drawing.  Alice Young won the drawing for the April blocks.

 Show and tell items were presented and photos can be seen on the guild website.  Meeting was adjourned to the program by Gretchen Abston from Waco.