JULY MEETING Tuesday, July 3 Happy Hour 6:30Pm; Meeting 7Pm Classic Café Event Center 4832 Hillegas Road
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APPLESEEDS APPLESEED QUILTERS GUILD PO BOX 10484 FORT WAYNE, INDIANA 46852-0484 JULY 2012 Visit our website at www.appleseedquiltersguild.com VOLUME 20:2 Email us at [email protected] JULY MEETING Tuesday, July 3 Happy Hour 6:30pm; Meeting 7pm Classic Café Event Center 4832 Hillegas Road July Program : Kathy Doran and the “Bees” Donna’s Threads of Color I’ve been looking forward to writing my first article as President for the guild newsletter. I had a lot of thoughts I wanted to share, but fate stepped in and changed my plans. That article will have to wait for a later date. I have always known my quilting friends were more than friends – they are more like sisters. My accident brought that home more than anything else ever could. So many of my quilting “sisters” came forward and helped me in more ways than you can imagine. The quilts I planned to enter in our show will now be there because one “sister” completed the binding and sleeves on two of them. Another “sister” picked them up from my house and will deliver them to the coliseum. One is taking care of my garden while several others have brought flowers from their gardens. I have received cookies to share with the staff; a very special lap quilt to keep me warm; along with many phone calls, visits, cards, and prayers which brightened every day. I send a special THANK YOU to Linda Mulpagano for taking over my duties and doing them so well. I have heard from many “sisters” that everything is going smoothly for the quilt show and we have met our goal of 300 quilts for display. I am on the mend and feeling better every day. God willing, I may see you at the quilt show. Donna Sievers PROPOSED BYLAW At the June meeting, membership will have the opportunity to vote on a new bylaw relating to Guild funds. It was recommended that a bylaw, Article 12, Guild Expenditures, should be added. It states that “any commitment of Guild funds of $1,000 or more must be submitted in proposal form for approval by the board.” Then, if the proposal is for a Quilt Show, it must also be approved by the general membership. 1 SUNSHINE AND SHADOWS Donna Sievers is feeling good and plans to be home on June 22nd. She expects to conduct the July meeting and resume many, if not all of her duties. Her recovery is amazing and shows a great spirit. Liz Nickel had her second successful cataract surgery and is recoving well. She is glad to have that behind her. If you have information for Sunshine and Shadows please report it to Ginny Hoot or Gloria Hoevel . JULY EVENTS July 2nd 6:30pm at Classic Café Appleseed Quilters Guild Meeting and annual social July 9th 6:30pm at Georgetown Branch Library AQG Board meeting PROGRAM NOTES We should all take the time to listen to each other and realize that not every member knows everyone. It is never wrong to go up and introduce yourself to someone new or someone that you don't know. We are a family of quilters and although we recognize that each of us is individual-our goal is to join together as a family-welcoming all who want to join Appleseed. In keeping with this idea- there will be a list at the membership table for those ladies who want to join the "Buddy List." This list will be comprised of all those who will join with a new member-or prospective member- and answer questions re: Appleseed or quilting concerns. In this way- we hope to create a welcoming atmosphere for all in attendance. Programs Chairperson- Linda Mulpagano Quilters Hall of Fame - Guild Membership The Appleseed Quilters has renewed their Guild Membership to the Quilters Hall of Fame, which is located in the Marie Webster House in Marion, Indiana. Please be aware that there are also individual memberships available. By joining you are committing "to preserving the legacy of quilts and quilt makers". For more information on the Quilters Hall of Fame or becoming a member please visit www.quiltershalloffame.net . Beauty without expression is boring. Ralph Waldo Emerson 2 MONTHLY MINI The June mini, a table runner of reds, creams, and blues, donated by Jennifer Steward was taken home by Pat Maggart. Eunice Scully has created two stunning minis for July. The larger one, entitled "Linear Experiment", is made in lovely Autumn colors. It includes outline quilting around the leaves and stems and hand stitching in the borders. The smaller one, called "A Quilter Lives Here", is a cheery portrait of a "quilter's" house accented with flowers and a tree. Our THANKS goes to all the ladies who have provided such wonderful items for the first half of 2012. Future Minis will be donated by Deb Stachowiecz (August); Pam Etheridge (September); Kathy Doran (October); Susan Buschur and Chris Lowe (November); and Debi Barham (December). Please consider making a Monthly Mini. There will be a sign-up sheet on our table for all of 2013. Jennifer Steward Sue Rohling JUNE MEETING MINI MINUTES Janet Ditton opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. by thanking all outgoing board members. She also gave an update on the condition of Donna Sievers. Mary Ann Skinner presented a quilt to Janet Ditton as the outgoing President. See the picture below the minutes. Linda Mulpagano, acting President, welcomed all members and guests. The treasurer’s report was reviewed and approved. Kid’s Quilts - Linda Mulpagano and Bobbie Richards collected more Kid’s quilts. The exact total is not known at this time. 4 prizes were given, plus the Grand prize – a quilt made by Donna Sievers. This was won by Jennifer Coutlee. Philanthropy - Toiletries are being collected. Membership – There were 91 members present, including 4 new members. There were also 5 guests present. The total renewals for the coming year are 100 as of the meeting night. 6 door prizes were awarded. Sit and Sew Day - Tuesday, July 17 from 12-6 p.m. at the Georgetown Library. Notice the time is different from the usual AM times. PROGRAMS: Upcoming programs are: July – Kathy Doran and the “Bees” August – Mary Porrata from Quilts and Gifts from Bluffton IN. Quilt Show - Brenda reported a total of 301 quilts (136 to be judged) have been registered. There are still openings for classes and the brunch. There are 14 vendors. Drop off time for quilts is Tuesday, the 19th between 7 & 9 a.m. Pickup time for quilts is 5:00 on Saturday the 23rd. Parking passes for the workers are available from Bobbie Richards. 27 quilters have entered items in the Boutique. The program for the evening was given by 7 quilters who have been quilting for less than 5 years. Show and Tell ended the evening. 3 Meeting adjourned at 9:30. Margaret Pletcher, Recording Secretary The President’s Quilt was given to Janet Diton as she ended her position of president. President’s Quilt I wish to thank the Guild for the gift of my beautiful President’s Quilt. And, I especially want to thank those of you who worked on the quilt. My quilt will be displayed in the Quilt Show with the ‘Group’ quilts so be sure that you stop by and take a good look at it. I especially want to thank Mary Ann Skinner for the pattern selection and overall appearance of the quilt. The excellent piecing was done by Mary Ann Skinner, Michele Williams, Kathy Doran, Karen Wolfgram, Cindy Houser, Sharon Edwards, Donna Sievers, Teresa Wade, and Cindy Loos. Cindi Fletcher did an outstanding job of long arm quilting (be sure that you look closely at the detail). And, Teresa Wade finished it off with a beautiful label. I love it! It will hang in a prominent place during the Christmas Holidays. Thank you all, Janet Ditton JUNE BOARD NOTES Members present: Linda Mulpagano, Sandi Brothers, Pam Etheridge, Cathie Phillips, Joan Olinghouse, Kathy Doran, Deb Stachowiecz, Janet Ditton, Carolyn Isaacs, Brenda Linkhart, Gloria Hoevel, Karen Mabee, Marla Knepper, Sue Rohling, Norma Pressler, Anne Tinkel, Vicki Goltz,, Margaret Pletcher. Linda Mulpagano, acting President, called the Board meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. The Board was welcomed by Donna Sievers, through Linda. A motion, made by Sue Rohling, seconded by Deb Stachowiecz, to approve the revision of the May 8, 2012 meeting minutes, sent by Janet Ditton was made. The motion passed. 4 Advisor - Janet Ditton shared a concern that guild members need to be hospitable to new members and guests as well as other members. A “buddy” system was suggested. A signup sheet will be at the membership table for those members wishing to become a “Buddy” and to welcome new members. The greeters and membership committees will alert the “buddies” when needed. Bee Keeper - Kathy Doran has 3 “Bees” to feature at the July program. Corresponding Secretary - Carolyn Isaacs sent 33 cards in the past year. Historian - Norma Pressler requests that people give her information about the guild. Philanthropy - There is a need to more of the Appleseed tri fold brochure. Joan will see that copies are made. A motion was made by Carolyn Isaacs, seconded by Joan Olinghouse, to spend $100 for a Guild membership in the Quilters Hall of Fame in Marion IN. Motion passed. There will be a note in the newsletter explaining a link to Quilters Hall of Fame for Guild members that wish to join as an individual member. Kid’s Quilts – The quilts were delivered on June 17th.