Minutes of the Executive Board Meeting – October 20

President Helen Treend called the meeting to order and announced the presence of a quorum (17 present and 3 guild members)

Minutes of the September 15, 2005, meeting were approved as printed in the newsletter.

Treasurer’s Report was given by Debra Hanson. (see sidebar details)

Funding for Community Quilts was discussed.  161 quilts were given out this year and the budget is depleted.  Committee asked if Guild will fund another month.  Pam has applied for another grant and will know in mid-November if it is awarded.

Motion by Jean Amundson:  “The Guild to accept and pay stipends for Community Quilts during November up to $299 from Treasury.”  Seconded and passed.

Committee Reports:

Finance:  Presented proposed Budget for 2006.  Nan Scott’s proposal for paid advertising in Guild Newsletter was also heard and discussed as it affected the budget.  Changes to the proposed budget were made .  The Board requested Nan develop a fee schedule to bring back to the Board.  Motion by Nan Scott: “To amend policy regarding newsletter advertising to allow paid quilting and sewing related advertising from non members and retail businesses.  Advertising will be limited to no more than 11” x 17” of the newsletter.”  Seconded and approved.

Motion by Jean Amundson:  “The Guild accept the revised proposed budget.”  Seconded and approved.

Nominating: Louise Peterson presented proposed slate of elected officers for 2006. President Jeanne Butler, VP Gretchen Jolie, Secretary Jean Maupin, Treasurer Debra Hanson..  Discussion about term limits followed.

Motion by Jean Amunson:  “To amend policy on Term Limits to add  - Treasurer to continue for more than 2 years”.  Motion seconded and approved.

Motion by Louise Peterson “To accept the proposed slate of Officers for 2006 with provision of acceptance” was seconded by Phyllis Randall and passed.

Quilt Show location:  Dani Flaig presented results after reviewing 10 other locations for 2006 show.  Best available location is still Newport Middle School.  They have negotiated the fee with the Principal and are ready to finalize a contract.  This will cost us about $1,000 for 4 days plus a $150 donation to the school.

Motion by Jean Bishop ”To accept $1,000 offer by Newport Middle School plus $150 for a special project”  Motion seconded and approved.

President Helen Treend asked Dani and Jeanne to reserve the dates and get a signed contract with the Principal.

Membership:  Jennifer Reinhart offered to start a program to work with new members to aid in new member retention.  As a fairly new member she knows what she would like to see happen for them, both at the meetings and to gain skills to participate in projects.  Board discussion indicated support and approval.  New Member Liaison will be done by Jennifer as a part of the Membership Committee in 2006.

Old Business: 

Challenge Quilts:  Proposals for 2006 – Helen Treend has received one official entry:  “Ugly Fabric Challenge” submitted by Shirley Gilmore.

Motion: by Jean Bishop “to accept the “Ugly Fabric Challenge” proposal by Shirley Gilmore” was seconded and approved.

President Helen Treend left at Noon and VP Louise Peterson took the chair to complete the meeting.

New Business:

Program and Workshop:  Jean Amundson presented a request to allow this committee to contract several years in advance for well known instructors when appropriate, as nationally known teachers book their calendars several years in advance and are not usually available on short notice..

Motion by Jean Amundson: ”That the Program and Workshop Committees be authorized to contract for one or two nationally-known speakers/teachers for future years, each year.  Such programs/workshops must also take into account the probable budget for that year (ie – the expense must allow the guild to continue to pay for four to six additional programs each year).  At the present time, 2005-2006, the additional expense for each year is estimated to be $300-400 per year.”   Motion seconded by Rose Shaw and approved

Announcements:

Phyllis Randall is moving from the area and said her goodbye to the Guild.  She asked for reimbursement for trips cancelled/missed.  Debra Hanson will research and resolve.

Twy Hoch has had knee replacement surgery and is recuperating at home (no cards please at her request).

Rose Shaw has returned the guild supplies borrowed last month to the storage unit.

Fran Whited is applying to borrow tables and filled out the form.

Nan Scott distributed business cards re the new Guild web-site.

Meeting adjourned at 1:10 PM

 

Respectfully submitted,

Betty Jones, Secretary Pro-Tem