September 2017 Meeting Minutes

PHXMQG Meeting Agenda

September 16, 2017 1-4pm

Mulqueens Sewing Center (Mesa)

Welcome

• Introduction of new members & guests
  • Welcome Julie & Kathleen!

Secretary Report

• Approval of August 2017 meeting minutes
• Next sip n sew will be scheduled and eVites sent to members; good turnout at last one

President Report

• October Meeting Info – quilt photos at Veterans’ Oasis Park 3-6pm for good lighting
• Project bags – $12 each (less than what was announced at meeting! Sale!)
• Block Lottery
  • Draw raffle ticket for September winner
  • October Block:  Economy blocks in a Halloween fabrics!
• Save the date for AMH workshop March 30th (pm) lecture on color theory; Sat March 31st all day workshop “Valuable Lessons”
• Vote on board for 2018.  Slate is as follows
  • President:  Amber Eilers
  • VP:  Cristy Fincher
  • Secretary:  Erynn Truex
  • Treasurer: Sara Brown
  • Vote results: Fawna made a motion to approve the slate, Ana seconded, motion was approved – congrats new board!
• New board will start setting up committees and appointing chairs to ensure 2018 is planned and set by end of the year!
• New board:  anything you want to address with membership?
• Q3 challenge – present and vote on winner, guest judge Carrie Bloomston!!
  • Congrats Erika!
• Destash fees will be refunded
• AQG will be notified that the Destash has been cancelled

Treasurer Report

• Balance as of last meeting $3769.66
• Money in: $150.00; 3 new members, t-shirt sales, destash tables
• Money out: $690.86; project bags, domain renewal, PayPal fees
• New balance: $3208.80

Committee Announcements

• Block of the Month [Melissa]
  • Present this month’s block
  • Next year’s BOM will be from Lindsey for $5, her new pattern
    • PayPal link will be announced when it is online
• Swap [Ana]
  • Pillowcase Swap will be held after general meeting
  • Announce next swap – Boxy Pouch
• Challenge [Kirsten]
  • No Q4 challenge due to holidays!
• Charity [Sharon]
  • Quiltcon blocks due today.
• Bee [Nancy/Mary]
  • Bee meets after meeting/before workshop

Door Prize Drawing

• Prizes/Sponsors this month – Thank you Warm & Natural for the queen-sized battings
  • Winners
    • Carol, Nedra, and Erika – congrats!

Other Announcements

• SHOW & TELL–What makes your piece modern?

• Swap
• Vitamin D Bee

SEASON 2:  THE GREAT PHX MODERN QUILTING BEE

Adjournment