Cashiers Quilters Business Meeting October 17, 2024

     The meeting began at 11:45 with a welcome to the 23 members present, and a reminder to display entries for the Tiny Quilt Challenge and to vote for their favorites.

     Jean thanked Anne for arranging this lovely luncheon.

     The minutes of the August 15th meeting were approved with the corrected date and spelling of Cathy.

     Kate gave the Treasurer’s report, stating that  we are in good shape this year, even without a quilt show. It was noted that our annual expenses exceed our income, which was solely from member annual dues, highlighting the value of the quilt show.  We spent a significant amount to purchase flannel for our lap blanket contribution to the Senior Center (plus a cash donation), as well as for other operating expenses.  The group voted to give a generous contribution to St. Jude Catholic Church in appreciation for the use of our meeting space.

     The incoming officers were introduced and thanked. They are:  President: Linda; 

Vice-President: Anne; Treasurer: Kate; and Secretary: Cathy. 

     Linda reported that she has ordered more flannel. She requested that seasonal members give her their finished blankets; full time members are requested to hold theirs until closer to delivery in the interest of space.

     Linda shared a brief view of her goals and hopes for the group during the next two

years.

     The October meeting will be a kick-off for the 2025 quilt show.  Chair is Maggie;

Boutique Chair is Susan P.  With gratitude for these commitments, some discussion followed, especially regarding boutique items.  Sue and Susan shared a list of successful sellers in 2023 as well as what was left over. Jean noted that the signs and bins of set-up items are being moved from her garage to Sue ’s home.

     Kate is coordinating the production of raffle quilt  blocks by our members.  We might have enough for a king size quilt. Members may request more fabric from  Kate.  The quilt top must be finished by March 1, 2025 for Peggy to quilt it before she returns next Spring.  A suggestion was made that we designate a specific organization to receive the proceeds of the raffle, thereby partnering with that organization to sell tickets and generate publicity.    

     Jean was presented with a beautiful framed art quilt (created by Margie) and a thank you card signed by many members, in recognition for her service as leader of the group for the past two years. She shared her appreciation for the cohesiveness

of the group, the growth, the creativity and the friendship.

     The luncheon ended with Marsha announcing the winners of the Quilt Challenge. They were 3rd, Kate and Linda (tie); 2nd, Anne; and 1st Margie. A gift was presented to Margie as the winner.

     The meeting adjourned at 2:00 p.m.