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June 2023 Meeting Minutes
PHXMQG Meeting Minutes- June 10 , 2023
Virtual Meeting. 1p-3pm via Zoom. Audrey Esarey as guest lecturer.
Board Members present: Erika Daniels, Elisabet Hannafin, Cindy Stohn, Michelle Jensen , and Candace Lannon. Excused: Kristin Floyd
President Erika Daniels opened the meeting at 1:00pm
Welcome & information from President Erika Daniels- who welcomed all to our PHXMQG monthly meeting.
Name Tags- Members are encouraged to make name tags to help us get to know one another!
The guild is still looking for those to help with Sunshine & Hospitality, for member care, birthday recognition, Member spotlight. Let anyone from the board know if you can help or want more information.
Business Portion:
Tech Chairs News– new items listed in shop, hats, canvas bags and new T-Shirts. Be sure to check out the PHXMQG swag!
Affiliate Links created for members. See website.
Secretary Report
- May Minutes were posted to website.
- Motion for Approval of the march Minutes was made by Michelle Jensen, second by Sara H. Minutes approved.
Treasurer’s Report: As of June 2023:
- Currently $12,767.81 in bank and 223.04 in PayPal Account, Total Assets $12990.85
- Expenses year to date included programs, Community service, Door Prizes, Pyle center rent and Zoom costs.
- Passive fund raising Fry’s. Cindy working to get Target approved. Members are encouraged to sign up for Fry’s.
- Treasurer report linked below for month of June 2023_06 PHXMQG Treasurer Report
- Cindy also reminded all to begin gathering things for Summer Destash in July, and we are looking for guild members to help with that. Let Cindy know if you are interested. There will be no general meeting that day, but we will have a Sew Day, if members want to do Charity sewing or bring their own items to work on.
Program :
Finding my voice in Modern Quilting with Audrey Esarey
Overview of Upcoming Year/Programs for 2023:
There will be 4 Virtual Meetings, 2 Challenges, 1 Demo Day, 1 sale, several Sew days and 10 Sew & Chats. We have opted not to offer hybrid meetings at this time.
It was also mentioned that if there is desire from members to bring in other (above & beyond regular programs) lectures or programs, that members could reach out to their favorite quilter to get information about cost/availability. We will coordinate with Claire/The Board to determine what else we can do, based on room rental or zoom. We have money in our bank account that we would like to be able to enjoy some fun events!
Sew & Chats will be the 4th Saturday of the month from 1-3 (Not offered in November or December). Email link for this Zoom will be sent out at the beginning of the week prior to the Saturday.
Challenges: Make it Modern will be in September- virtual. Traditional Block made modern, where members are given 3 hours to complete mini quilt, winner gets free membership for following year! Second challenge will be a Fusing Challenge, that can be brought to December Holiday party.
Community outreach
- Guild members can help, either cutting fabric for “kits”, binding, piecing or quilting. Please reach out to Diana Jacobson if you would like to be involved. At each meeting there are opportunities to pick up quilts, drop them off, etc.
Block of the Month
- BOM is free to members; Lucky Cuff written by Dorie Blaisdell is the FREE pattern for this year, and Barb Brandt is leading BOM this year! The pattern is posted on website, and we will be working in rows again with this one. There are options for a “dark” or “light” version, depending on the background you like.
- Cindy spoke on Barb’s behalf, this month June is Row 7, Another Diamond Row. July is Row 2, Many guild members brought their works in progress to share. Many varieties in color and even 1 member who reduced the block to half the size!
- https://phxmqg.com/category/block-of-the-month/
Block lotto- Andi Stanfield
- June Block Lotto winner were Elaine and Vashti! (60 String blocks submitted!)
- July Blocks- Bullseye Blocks -No Meeting , please Email Andi pictures of your blocks and bring to August meeting.
- For each block you make, you will receive one chance to win the all the blocks entered. You receive an extra chance (6 chances) for every five blocks.
Sol Bee 2023- Exchange took place.
Sol Bee is led by Francine Taylor ([email protected]). Please contact Francine for more information, there is still time to join.
Door Prizes & Raffles! Sharon was the lucky door prize this month!
Show & Share: Many members brought show & share quilts that were just gorgeous! Remember to fill out paper form at the sign in table to go with your items, so that we can give credit if shared on Social Media platforms.
Directory Update
- Log into the PHXMQG.com site under My Account
- https://phxmqg.com/my-account/
- Hover on My Account and click on Membership Directory – it may take a little time to load
- To help find your friends, you can sort members by name, email, address, city, and state
- If you are not listed in the directory, click on the “Click button to add yourself” to fill out the form
- Remember – ONLY PHXMQG members can see this information
No meeting in July, as that is the Destash! from 10-3, Members may elect to come and sew during the event, and we will have cutting stations, too, to prep for Community Outreach Quilts.
Next meeting is August 12, 2023 from 1-3pm, In Person, with program being our very own Barb Tatera Trunk Show.
Meeting closed by the Erika.
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