May 2016 Meeting Minutes

BROWNWOOD QUILTERS’ GUILD                               

Minutes of Meeting of May 17, 2016

Submitted by Angela McCorkle (in absence of Judy Tiedemann, Secretary)

The Guild President, Lana Webb, called the meeting to order and welcomed nineteen members and four visitors:  Wanda Baker, Carol Bullion, Jan Cate and Ann Turner.  She recognized those with May birthdays: LaTrelle Locks, Robin Moody and Debra Revay; neither were present.  Lana thanked Joy Ivy for bringing today’s program prizes and made a note that Vickie Mazurek had volunteered to take Robin Moody’s place to bring the prizes for June.  Connie Hart will be responsible for the Block of the Month in June.

Consent Agenda – Hearing no additions or other changes to the minutes or treasurer’s report, Joy Ivy moved to approve as presented.  Ruby Goodwin seconded the motion; motion carried.

Committee Reports – Sunshine Committee:  Those on the prayer list were to remain and additional prayers were requested for Betty Scott Family and Robin Cadenhead Key.

Old Business – Lana reminded everyone to turn in tickets for the donation quilt and pick more up if needed.

New Business – The new fiscal year will begin next month.  Annual dues may be paid today or at next month’s meeting.  Dues are $24 per year.

                Elections – Millie Schwab and Joy Ivy served as the nominating committee and reported the       following slate of officers:

                                President                            Lana Webb

                                Vice President                   Jeanie Ortegon (assisted by Donna Swanger)

                                Secretary                             Becky Martin

                                Treasurer                            Connie Hansen

                No nominations were received from the floor.  Ruby Goodwin moved that the slate be approved            by acclamation and Sherri Marshall seconded the motion; motion carried.

Finish Up

·         Membership Dues were paid by 10 current members and new members:  Carol Bullion, Jan Cate and Ann Turner.

·         Sherri Marshall presented the Block of the Month – X’s and O’s and had chosen a white background with red X’s and O’s.

·         Mildred Turner won the fat quarters

·         Program prizes were won by Biolanda Villalpando, Charlene Cortez, Mildred Turner and Lana Webb.

·         Muriel Lamkin turned in 25 pillowcases and won a $50 gift certificate to the Quilters’ Hideout.

·         Show & Tell:

     Vickie Mazurek – 4 deer wall hangings

     Millie Schwab – Blue & White quilt and Labyrinth quilt

     Joy Ivy – Graduation Hashtag Quilt

     Nita Franklin – Dresden Plate – pieced by husband’s grandmother & handquilted by Nita