Phoenix Modern Quilt Guild Meeting Minutes

Date: October 17th, 2015

Location: Gardenview Cottage Gilbert

President Michelle Hart at 1:15pm. Approximately 22 people were in attendance. 

Thank you Kate & Chelsa for snacks. Thank you Cara for the location.

Secretary’s Report

• September meeting minutes approved.

PresidentVice President Report

• November Meeting
  • Triangle Challenge of the Quarter Due
  • 2016 Board Elections
  • Webinar on Modern Quilting
• QuiltCon 2016 Charity Quilt – Meet up for sewing set for November 7th (call for RSVP will be sent so location can be secured)
• Libs Elliott Workshop in November
  • Supply List  sent to participants
  • Hex and More ruler used
  • Class will be held at Sew From The Heart in Scottsdale from 9am-3pm.
    • Sew From The Heart will be open at 7am that day for a sale

PHXMQG 2016 Board Elections

• To be added to the ballot please email Michelle.
• Board member term limits are two years
• Committee Chairs do not have term limits. If you are interested in continuing or starting to head a committee please also email Michelle.

Board Positions

• President
• Vice-President
• Treasurer
• Secretary

Committee Chairs

• Quilt Along
• Hospitality
• Workshop
• Event & Swap
• Vitamin D Quilting Bee
• Challenge of the Month
• Show & Tell
• Block of Month
• Philanthropy/Charity
  

Announcements

• A new quilt shop has opened. Modern Quilting is located on Tatum & Cactus and carries a nice selection of modern fabrics including Michael Miller Cotton Couture solids.
• The PayPal button on the Membership page has been updated to accept dues for 2016.
• Bonnie has her Friendship Knot Necklace project featured in the latest Quilt Scene Magazine.

Door PrizeS

• Aurifil Thread Pack: Crystal
• Michael Miller Charm Pack: Holly
• Hawthorne Threads Fabric: Suz

Breakout Sessions

• Block of the Month: Kate presented the Arkansas Traveler Block by Freshly Pieced
• Vitamin D Bee
• Show and Tell

Activity: Open SLOW STITCH

Prepared by: Rebecca Whaling, October 24, 2015