President Wanda Williams opened the meeting. She informed members that a non-member wished to buy the “Handy Quilter”, donated by Julia Larsen for the last auction. After discussion, it was decided to email members to ascertain if any member wished to purchase the item. If no member responds by the next business meeting, it will be sold to the non-member.
Retreat will be October 20th to October 24th this year. Sign in will be Monday evening and participants will leave Friday morning. The extra day was added this year as decided by last year attendees. The theme will be “ Mardi Gras”. Cost figures have not been completed as yet. More information will be forthcoming.
Wanda informed members that Anne Pendred had knee surgery but would join us later in the day. She also told us that Eleanor Hoff’s husband is doing well. Ruth Wilding had her second shoulder surgery and is doing well. Our thoughts and prayers are with Lois Snavely.
Julia Larsen shared a great joke with members. She gave the Treasurer’s report and shared a great website for name brand fabrics. FabricHotel.com the fabric is $4.99 and $5.99 per yard with a first time purchaser’s discount of $10.00 She also reported that our library is outgrowing the space and thanked all members for their contributions.
Joyce De Lucia thanked Lucymarie Timmermann for the class that she will be doing after today’s meeting is concluded. Our meeting on May 27th will be a Comfort Quilt day. Eleanor Hoff has reported that we need more finished tops for that. There are still openings for the Pepper Cory class on June 9th. Contact Joyce for supply lists. The lecture, Drunkard’s Path, will be on June 10th after the business meeting. On June 24th, Louisa Jordan will be giving a class on Borders and Bindings. Sign up for many techniques, tips and info handouts. Christmas in July is scheduled for both July meetings-the 8th and the 22nd. Schedules for classes and sign up sheets will be forthcoming. We will have a covered dish dinner at the meeting on July 8th. School House Days, will be September 23rd. Nina Clark, our chairman for the event, needs volunteers. Please let her know if you will share your knowledge and skills. Our members have so very much of both.
Ruth Wilding won the Block of the Month Drawing. Gloria Popa won the 50/50 drawing. Laverne Thomas won the fat quarters. Judy Horne won the raffle item.
Show and Tell was a display of beautiful items as always.
Respectfully submitted,
Karen Harding
Secretary