Executive Board Meeting – June 15, 2006

President Jeann’e Butler called the meeting to order with 20 members present.  Minutes of the April 20, 2006 executive board meeting were approved as written in the Newsletter. 

Debra Hanson gave the Treasurer’s Report & encouraged everyone to check the numbers on the reports.

Committee reports followed beginning with Block of the Month.  The block for June will be the shirt and tie block and Cheryl indicated she has a flag block upcoming. 

Shirley Gilmore was not present, however had requested the President to remind all Challenge participants that they will need to be turned in next month.

Liz Ritchie indicated 19 people have signed up next month for charm squares and thanked all who has contributed 5” blocks for the quilt show.     

Judi Cooper stated due to budget constraints there would be no large quilts accepted for reimbursement after the next meeting.  She also stated the committee is ready to give a quilt to each family member in the current Habitat for Humanity House to be dedicated on Sunday in Lincoln City a quilt.  Community Quilts will be tying in association with the Healthy Quilters group at PUD on the third Saturday beginning at 10:00 a.m.  Judi also mentioned she has received additional information regarding the discount card for Jo-Ann Fabrics, indicating it is a business account, not intended for personal use and she retains the card at this time.

Nan Scott reported 1/3 of the raffle tickets have been sold and at this time, $1,165 has been collected.   

Jen Reinhart was not able to attend the meeting, however had submitted a letter to the President mentioning that Gretchen Lord-Jolie will be setting up the building for Healthy Quilters for her this month.  She also expressed her appreciation to Gretchen and Velma for volunteering for the Open House in 2007. 

Joanie thanked workshops for taking pictures for the History Book.  

Gretchen, representing the library committee indicated five books were acquired from Desiree’s materials.   

Ann indicated the Guild now has 117 members. 

Nan Scott reminded everyone that all information for the Newsletter is due no later than this upcoming Sunday.   

The Programs committee was represented by Rosalie, who mentioned Patti Hyder would be here in June and July will be U.F.O.’S.   

Rose Shaw reported the committee is on track for the Quilt Show and requests everyone who will be making an entry in the Quilt Show to e-mail their registration data to Virginia Dale at their earliest convenience. 

Rosalie Raudsep submitted a letter from her Dr. indicating, “Animals with fur are a Direct Threat to her life and health” She supplied a copy to all members present. 

Nan Scott reported for Jean Bishop that all three newspapers have been contacted regarding a photo and article regarding the quilt show. 

Liz Ritchie mentioned she has the “work chart” for the quilt show and encouraged everyone to sign up for duties. 

Jane Szabo reported $48 revenue from Quilter’s Surprise this month.

Suzanne Dandoy reported 61 blocks have been submitted for the 2007 raffle quilt and reminded all members June will be the last month to turn in blocks.  She briefly discussed a suggestion for the selection of blocks to use and indicated any member who wants to submit a block but will be unable to meet the deadline to please contact her for arrangements. 

Paulette Stenberg reported chocolate is waiting for the Round Robin group in June, the next month to turn in their bags. 

Gretchen Lord-Jolie solicited donations for the Special Raffles. 

Linda MacKown read a letter from a guild member regarding workshops in the Florence guild and a discussion followed regarding some possible changes for the workshops; suggestions and comments followed dealing with the small amount of people signing up for workshops.

New Business followed with Jean Amundson making a brief non-guild related announcement. 

Paulette mentioned she has an idea for the 2008 raffle quilt, suggesting a Christmas theme might be an idea. 

Old Business was next when Paulette indicated $215 was collected from Desiree’s materials, which were donated.  She also stated she would be bringing additional material to the Quilt Show Boutique. 

At this point, the President turned the meeting over to Nan Scott regarding possible change of times for General Meetings.  Nan proposed a short poll and in the future a possible change to be put to the membership for a vote.   A discussion followed.  A portion of Jen’s letter was read reminding members the future workshops have to be considered when any time changes are made and suggested an option should be put on the ballots for a vote. 

A Motion was made, seconded and approved to circulate a poll regarding the time change issue. 

The remainder of Jen’s letter was read indicating she would not be able to commit the time to be chairperson for workshops for 2008. 

The meeting was adjourned.

Jean Maupin, Secretary