The meeting was held at Maker Works with 14 members in attendance and 2 via Zoom.
Retreat - January 25-28, Creative Passions: We have a few openings for retreat. Please check your emails for the sign-up information.
Elections:
The following slate of board members and officers were elected by unanimous vote of those in attendance for the 2024 calendar year:
- President : Kathy Koch
- VP Programs: Cheryl Smallwood
- VP Membership: Deb Spring
- Treasurer: Amy Stevenson
- Secretary/Webmaster: Sheryl Rihacek
- Board member pro tem: Tara Parks
- Committee Chair appointments:
- Charity: Carol Ullmann
- Retreats: Tara Parks
- Swaps/Challenges/Round Robin: Tara Parks
- Library: Heidi Kumao
Dues: Time to pay your dues now. Please go to the link at the right, fill in your membership form and select your payment method. Dues are $45 whether you are paying by check or PayPal.
Skill Share: Kathy shared a method for making your cutting board magnetic.
We discussed some ideas for future shares including: Sheryl R - Flynn Frame demo; Y-Seams; Freezer Paper paper piecing; Twining
Swaps/Challenges: None this month but note that the Postcard swap is due next meeting.
Charity:
- Most of our charity quilts have been delivered to their various agencies.
- The MQG Community Challenge Quilt will have its build day on November 4th at the Chelsea Library.
Programs and Sew-Ins: We are still looking for a day for the map making class but it was also suggested that we have a sew-in where we do a bag making class similar to what we did before for the Sew Together Bag. The Round Bottom Bag that Brenda shared was one suggestion.
Round Robins:
Show and Share:
Next meeting: Wednesday, November 29th Maker Works
