December Meeting Minutes 2015

Meeting Minutes of the meeting of 1st of December 2015

The meeting was called to order by President Sarah Huechteman on time.
38 members and 2 guest was in attendance.

Committee Reports
Welcomed and performed introductions of guests.  Advised that all the minutes have been posted to the blog.

Treasury report was given by Chris.

Charity blocks and charity quilts were collected. 26 quilts were presented to Lynn Farestad to be donated to Alberta's Hope.  We well surpassed our goal of 15!
 
New Business
Spring Retreat will be held February 11-14 at Sunset Retreat Center.  You must turn in your money by January 1.  You can pay Alice tonight or make arrangements to send payment to Sunset.

Christmas fat quarters were collected. Two drawings occurred.   Next month’s theme will be announced soon.

Election of Officers - 
  Sarah Huechteman presented the following slate of officers:
      President - Stephanie Schroer
      VP Programs - Ellyn Zinsmeister
      VP Membership - Martha Wolf
       VP Events - Alice Dutton
       Treasurer - Chris Simon
       Secretary - Rachel Reid
       Communications - Catherine Dutton
Nominations were opened to the floor.  None were received.  A vote was taken and all were voted in office.

Handmade Ornament exchange happened.  

Paint Chip Challenge was announced for January.  Each person drew 3 paint chips from the bag being passed around.  You need to make "something quilted" - mini quilt, bag, quilt, pillow, etc.  using some of each of your colors.  

Show and tell occurred

Door Prize drawings occurred

Birthday certificates were handed out.

Next meeting will be January 5, 2016.

Meeting was adjourned timely.

Members were invited to eat and visit with other members.

Things to bring to January Meeting:
·      Any fabric to be donated to community service
·      Bee Blocks

·      WIP Challenge Oath