February 2020 Newsletter

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NEXT MEETING: FEB. 3, 2020

WHAT TO BRING TO THE MEETING:

• Name tag
• January B-O-M
• Show-and-Tell
• Door Prizes for H and L

BIRTHDAYS

• Debi Cypert … February 3
• Carol Franklin … February 7
• Jeri Bush … February 10
• Diane Lewis … February 12

PRESIDENT’S CORNER

I’ve seen some great fabric sales advertised lately. Local shops and on line shops are offering great deals, but I’m trying to ignore them. I have sooooo much fabric in my stash and soooo many unfinished projects. I was inspired by the January program and have been diligently working on one of my unfinished projects. How about you? I’m looking forward to finishing some projects so I can reuse the project boxes for new quilting ideas. I certainly don’t need any more fabric, but it’s still fun to look and I’m sure I will see something I have to bring home before long!

Happy quilting!

Shirley Lewis

FEBRUARY PROGRAM

The program for February 3rd will be all about scissors. We will talk about different terms and different kinds of scissors. If you have a certain brand or favorite pair, bring them and let us know why they are your favorite.

Michelle Rodriguez

MINUTES

• The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by President Shirley Lewis. She continued with the quote for the month which is from Quilting Digest: “My 2020 New Year’s Resolution is to finish all the quilt projects from 2019 that I should have completed in 2018 after starting them in 2017 from fabric I bought in 2016 while having the patterns for them since 2015.
• The minutes from the previous meeting were approved as printed in the Newsletter.
• The treasurer’s report was approved as printed and filed for audit.
• Remembrances: Joanne G. will have shoulder surgery tomorrow. Cathy Mullin announced that she is now 10 years cancer free.
• Our meetings will continue to be listed in the Grand Prairie calendar of events.
• We had 26 members return and pay dues for 2020 as well as 1 previous member, Robyn Vercoe, who rejoined.
• Paco reminded everyone that the deadline for the Newsletter is still the 10th although he might grant a day or two of grace this month since the deadline is so close to the meeting date.
• TAQG – We have paid our dues for 2020. The meeting this month will be on Jan 25th and will be on officer development. If anyone is willing, Katrina could really use someone to help her with TAQG.
• BOM – Seven ladies brought their blocks – Ann, Barbara B., Michelle, Elisabeth, Barbara G., Margaret, and Joanne G.
• Nichole announced that our 1st workshop will be held at 1st Presbyterian Church on Jan 18th from 9:00 to 3. It will be on making a 9-patch tote. Instructions will come via an e-mail blast this week.
• Stitch-A-Bit will meet at their regular time and place this month – 1st Presbyterian Church, 9:00 a.m., January 23rd. Grace said that due to the health of her husband, she needs for someone to step up and take over the responsibility of the group. Those meeting on the 23rd will discuss the direction for the group in 2020.
• Door Prizes: Winners were Joanne G., Becky, Shirley L., and Jeri.
• Old Business: Several items were reported on:
• Debi reported that the audit committee found the books to be in order.
• Shirley reported that the Girl Scouts have received the information on learning to sew and will contact us when they make a decision.
• Becky moved and Shirley A seconded that we join Quilts of Valor for a cost of $30 for the Guild. Discussion was held and the motion carried. Becky volunteered to head the group and Barbara G. will help her.
• Elisabeth reminded everyone of the Quilt Show by the Grand Prairie Historical Museum and has forms for any wishing to participate.
• There was no new business.
• Show and Tell: Nichole, Elisabeth, Shirley A, and Jeri.
• Our program this month was showing of unfinished projects for the UFO Challenge. Several ladies will be participating: Shirley L. (5), Ann (1), Nichole (2), Becky (4), Shirley A (5), Grace (4). Elisabeth (3), Sharon (5), Debi (5), and Michelle (5).
• Our program next month will be on scissors.

Sue Heard, Secretary

REMINDERS

• Be sure to wear a name tag at our meetings. If you don’t wear a name tag, you will be charged 50 cents each time.
• Articles for the newsletter are due by the 10th of the month. Any articles not received by the 10th of the month may or may not get published in that month’s newsletter.
• The newsletter is published monthly usually within 10 days of the meeting date (first Monday of each month). You will receive an e-mail with a link to the website (qgogp.wordpress.com).
  All previous newsletters are archived on our website. You may also go to our Facebook page. Our newsletter link is posted there monthly. If, at any time, you cannot find your newsletter or have deleted the e-mail with the link, you could do an internet search for “quilter’s guild of grand prairie” to find our website.
• If you have a question about a program, a workshop, or the block of the month, be sure to contact the person(s) in charge of whatever you have a question about. The names, phone numbers and e-mails are all listed in the newsletter.
• Please silence your cell phone during our meetings.

BLOCK OF THE MONTH

If you have any questions about these directions, please contact Elisabeth McMahon.

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Elisabeth McMahon

TREASURER’S REPORT

Beginning balance … $970.03
Deposit … 445.00
Ending balance … $1415.03

Anne Stevenson