May 21, 2026 Business Meeting

The business meeting started at 12:40 pm with 14 ladies in attendance.   The October 16, 2025 meeting minutes were approved.

OLD BUSINESS

The question of expanding donations from quilt show receipts to additional charities was tabled in October and re introduced.  Members voted unanimously to keep recipient organizations the same as previously designated.

Treasurer  The members voted unanimously to keep our annual dues at $20, which are now payable.  Cashiers Quilters has obtained a tax ID from the IRS and Linda is in the process of setting up a new checking account.

Officers  Cathy has agreed to serve as Treasurer and Karen will serve as Secretary for 2026-2027.  Linda's term as President will expire in October and Anne, who has been serving as Vice President, will step into the role of President. Members are asked to let Linda know of their interest in the Vice president position. 

Airing of the Quilts  will take place at the Cashiers Historical Society May 29th and 30th, and Cashiers Quilters have agreed to participate again, coordinated by Joan K. We will volunteer at the event as guides and demonstrators and provide quilts to be displayed.  Quilts should be brought to our May 28th meeting. Members who will be in attendance should wear their CQ aprons.

2026 Programs   Members have suggested multiple ideas for demonstrations and projects, necessitating coordination and scheduling to develop a calendar. Please volunteer!

2027 Quilt Show  We are fairly certain that we will be able to use the Community Room in the library again, to be confirmed after Jackson County assumes management. Many leadership roles must be filled and members are urged to step up. 

2027 Raffle Quilt  Robbin will chair this project and bring ideas to a future business meeting.

2026 Annual Luncheon  Jeanne and Helena volunteered to coordinate centerpieces and favors.

Flannel Blankets  We agreed to continue our project of making flannel lap blankets to be donated to the Cashiers Senior Center for distribution during the Christmas season. Members voted to authorize a sum for Linda to purchase fabric.

NEW BUSINESS

Spring Social  Members and guests will gather at the Bald Rock/The Divide Pavilion on June 30th.  BYOB and an appetizer to share.  Directions ad details to follow.

Member Communication  Frances volunteered to create a CQ group chat on WhatsApp for members to communicate informally. Participation is voluntary and Frances will share information when the app has been established.  Members approved unanimously.

Next Meeting  will be June 18th.

The meeting adjourned at 1:50pm.