SMQG
Meeting Summary
October
13, 2018
Our
October meeting was held on Saturday, October 13 from 9:30 am to 12pm
at the 1910 Building in West Newbury, MA. 21 members and 1 guest were
in attendance.
Judy
opened a short business meeting asking for nominations for guild
board members for 2019. The following nominations were made,
seconded, and accepted:
President
– Mary O.
Vice
President – Paula
Treasurer – Bethany
Nominations
remain open for the position of secretary and by unanimous vote of
those present will be conducted via group email. Anyone wishing to
volunteer or to nominate another should email Judy. It was discussed
that earlier this year the current board had mentioned that the
position could be divided into that of secretary and media/tech
chair. Keep this option in mind for volunteering or nominating.
Voting
for 2019 board members will take place at our November 3rd
meeting to be held at the Newburyport library from 10:00 am to 3:00
pm. There will also be new policies regarding budget,
reimbursements, and refunds to be discussed and voted on.
After
the annual business meeting there will be a sew-in to make pillow
cases. Mary and Barb are leading this effort and you will be hearing
more from them.
On
November 10 the SMQG will host our regional MQG
representative, Michelle Wilkie from 10:00 am to noon at the
Newburyport library. Michelle will be giving a talk/trunk show on
modern quilt design and will discuss her role as regional
representative. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to learn
more about the MQG, to ask questions, and to offer thoughts and ideas
to a MQG board member. This lecture and Meet and Greet will be open
to guests.
Paula
spoke about the Strawberry Banke exhibit that was held on October 6,
thanking those who helped and who offered quilts to be shown. The
house quilt that was made by some of our members was presented to
Strawberry Banke with delight. Paula also mentioned that the staff
at Strawberry Banke have said we “have a home” there so plan on
future opportunities to exhibit your quilts!
JoAnne
said she will have Pricing for next year's retreat by our November
meeting.
Barb
gave the treasurer's report.
Suzanne
showed the Quilt Con charity quilt that she finished quilting.much to
the delight of everyone. She did a wonderful job! Andrea has
volunteered to bind the quilt and Kate Quackenbush volunteered to
make an embroidered label. Thanks to all three for your generosity.
Judy
then introduced Sheri Cifaldi- Morrill of Whole Circle Studio who
beguiled us with a wonderful talk and trunk show on her quilting
process and inspiration. Judging from the gasps and comments it is
safe to say everyone enjoyed Sheri's presentation. So much eye
candy!
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| Paparazzi |
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| Dragonfly Dance |
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| Ladybug Loop |
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| Butterfly Bunch |
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| Double Wedding Knot |
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| Up and Away |
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| Sew Speedy |
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| Leaf Peepers |
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| Sun Salutations |
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| Big Island Blossoms |
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| Buzz |
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| Big Love |
