Minutes of the Executive Board Meeting – April 20, 2006

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 Lincoln City this week and would have some available time for other placements if anyone knows of a business who might be interested. 

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 Rosa will be working on workshops for 2007. 

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