Attendance 44 members & 2 guests.
President Jeann’e Butler called the meeting to order. Phoebe Hein introduced the guests. The President requested members make the guests feel welcome and obtain information as to their quilting experience etc.
The meeting was turned over to Rosalie Raudsep, Programs Person who told the group that in February the program would be Jan and Lou from the Philomath Quilt Shop. They will be presenting a trunk show.
She then explained the program for the present meeting, which consisted of three stations of learning techniques.
She advised the members that Jennifer Reinhart would be the workshops chairperson for next year and reminded those present that a chairperson for programs for 2007 is still vacant.
The group then went to the various stations of programs.
The entire group then enjoyed the social break.
The President called the meeting back to order and inquired of the members regarding questions posed previously regarding the guests.
The machine quilting class was called on to show their works.
Show and Tell was next in the meeting, which was enjoyed by the entire group.
Raffle drawings started with Block of the Month, which was drawn by Dolores Wagner. Rose Shaw explained the block for February.
Quilters Surprise was raffled by Jane Szabo, who reminded the group that she is in need of an assistant for the present year. She also informed the guild that Bayshore Quilters have volunteered to provide the Rec Center with quilts to display for the months of February and March.
Pam Werth then followed with the Special Raffle. After the raffle, she thanked all members who had made donations and encouraged other members to do so also.
The Business Meeting was next, which began with the president reminding members that a number of openings remain on the committees, followed by a list circulating to request members to volunteer.
Jean Bishop made a Motion to approve the minutes of the December meeting. Marie Lake seconded the Motion and the Motion carried.
Rosalie Raudsep made a Motion that the corrections of minutes be published in the following newsletter. Mary Gilliland seconded the motion and it was approved.
Debra Hanson, treasurer reported the present bank balance as $6,932.53.
The committee reports were called next. The membership committee read a note from a past guild member.
Charm Squares: Cheryl Mottner said 18 people had signed up and next months squares will be landscape fabric.
Paulette Stenberg who advised that the bags had been passed out, discussed Row Robin; a class would be held January 21, 2006 at PUD. She also reminded those participating that the next general meeting would be the time designated to turn in the bags for the first round.
Quilt Show Committee followed with Phoebe Hein introducing the guild to the new Show Committee Schedule, which will be present at each meeting, requesting members help, fill the slots.
The theme, Bouquets of Quilts was named, as was The Featured Quilter, Paulette Stenberg.
Raffle Quilt followed, with Paulette reminding the members that it is presently at Bay Shore, with the request for help in completion.
Jean Amundson reported for the Workshops Committee stating there are still openings for the February class. The cost is $65 for the Thorn Bush of the Cascades. It will be a 2-day class scheduled for 2-10-06 & 2-11-06. She further advised there is no class scheduled for March. April’s class will be Stripped Down Curves, which is scheduled for 4-15-06, at a cost of $31, which includes the pattern.
Community Quilts followed with Deborah Hansen reporting that the reimbursement form is now on the web. Comments followed by other members of the vital need of the quilts and Jean Bishop stated she is going to try to organize a workshop for orphan blocks which could be made into community quilts.
Jennifer Reinhart represented the Healthy Quilters reminding members of the January 21 workshop. She stated that experienced quilters would be present for assistance.
Shirley Gilmore encouraged members to start working on their Ugly Fat Quarter Quilts.
Jennifer Reinhart encouraged members to give input regarding workshops for 2007.
Jean Bishop said she would like to see a time at a future meeting when a recipient of a community quilt could speak to let the members know of their importance.
Berta Beachell of the Hostess Committee requested an additional volunteer for March, at which time one was received.
Nan Scott mentioned the boxes at the head table.
Judy Mueller stated she had brought schedules for upcoming classes at Quilters Cove.
The meeting was adjourned.
Jean Maupin
Secretary