President
Jeanne Butler called the meeting to order with 19 members present. Minutes of the March 16, 2006 executive board
meeting were approved as written in the Newsletter.
Debra
Hanson gave the Treasurer’s Report.
Committee reports followed beginning with Block of the Month. There was nothing new reported for Challenge
and Charm Squares indicated next month would be 30’s fabrics with 16 members
participating. Liz also requested more
5” squares for the quilt show.
Judi
Cooper reported there have been 32 community quilts turned in at the last
General Meeting and that a tying is scheduled in May in association with the
Healthy Quilters group at PUD on the third Saturday beginning at 10:00 a.m. Also reporting for Community Quilts Judi
reminded members about the policy on labels, specifically saying no personal
information should be included. She also
said a short informational notice would be in the newsletter.
Nan
Scott reported there have been 765 raffle tickets issued and 610 returned. She said the raffle tickets sales is her
committee’s focus at this time. She
mentioned the quilt would be going to
Jen
Reinhart advised the board that the Healthy Quilters for the month of April has
been cancelled due to lack of interest.
She requested a volunteer for set-up for May 20 and Gretchen stepped up
to help.
Pam
Werth stated some new books have been donated to the library. She specifically mentioned a new, high
quality book recently purchased at the Presbyterian Church sale.
Ann
and Phoebe reported the membership committee would be preparing some packets
for future use when new members sign up during the general meeting. It was also mentioned that four new members
signed up at the last General Meeting.
Nan
Scott advised that there are now 24 members receiving the Newsletter via the
internet and that it is her intention to have the block of the month
instructions posted on the web following the General Meeting.
The
Programs committee was represented by Jan Hoffman, who mentioned the program
for June would be a trunk show and July will be U.F.O.’S.
Jen
Reinhart reported the committee is on track for the Quilt Show and that the
vendor section is full. She reminded
members of the next meeting; April 27, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at the Carriage House.
Cheryl
Mottner reported there have been 58 house blocks turned in for the raffle quilt
and requests more.
The
Row Robin was discussed briefly reminding participants that the next row will
be due at the June General Meeting.
Pam
reported the need for donations for the Special Raffle is on going.
The
committee reports ended with Linda MacKown reporting on the workshop this past
weekend. She indicated it was very
successful, thanked Jen Reinhart and said upcoming workshops are Crazy Quilts
and Patty Hyder’s Stained Glass Quilting. Mention was also made that Darcy de la
New
Business began with discussion of the 15% discount card issued by Jo-Ann’s
Fabrics of Lincoln City. Judi Cooper
assumed possession of the card and indicated she would be checking with the
shop regarding use of it by guild members.
A Motion was made and carried that Judi is to inquire of the specific
intention of the use of the card and report back as to her findings.
Old
Business included a discussion regarding Desiree’s quilting supplies. Paulette indicated she would be in contact
with the person who presently has the supplies and report her findings.
Nan
Scott passed out copies of the survey results.
A discussion followed.
It
was determined that members will be advised the topic will be discussed as to
the process to be used in making changes at the next board meeting.
Jen
Reinhart and Linda MacKown both mentioned the urgency of meeting times
regarding the scheduling of workshops for the year 2007.
Jen
Reinhart discussed the National Quilter’s Day Reception and stated two new
people signed up as members. She
suggested it would be good to budget for the reception in next year’s
budget. She kindly volunteered to chair
the committee also for next year. A
Motion was made and carried to schedule and budget for a reception for National
Quilter’s Day in 2007.
The
meeting was adjourned.
Jean Maupin, Secretary