Cashiers Quilters Business Meeting June 19, 2025

   Twenty-one members attended. The May 15th business meeting minutes were approved.   Linda thanked everyone that helped at the Cashiers Historical Society Airing of the Quilts. CHS has graciously consented to lend us their quilt signs for our quilt show in October.
 Treasurers report: Kate reported our bank balance, which includes dues paid by thirty-five members.  Kate moved our account to Wells Fargo, resulting in a new account bonus .
 Raffle Quilt:  Peggy reported that the raffle quilt is half quilted; when she is finished, Robbin will sew the binding on.
 Flannel Blankets:  Linda will order flannel fabric for the blankets that we donate to the senior center.  Kate suggested that we allocate the bonus from Wells Fargo to purchase the flannel, which was approved by vote. As a reminder, the group will gladly accept blankets made by members from self-purchased flannel, which should be donated around Thanksgiving   

  Quilt Show:   Maggie reported that the Cashiers Chamber of Commerce will display our quilt show banner at the Crossroads for two weeks, provided we deliver it to them by the middle of September.   She reviewed and thanked all of the volunteer quilt show committee chairmen.     

• After much discussion, we did not determined which charitable organizations will benefit from our quilt show proceeds. Consequently, members are asked to consider local charities to support and bring their suggestions to the next meeting. 
• Jeanne volunteered to chair the raffle basket. Liz will bring some baskets from which Jeanne may choose.  Members are requested to donate quilting-themed items to this basket.  Jeanne will collect items that we bring in starting next week.  
•  In the past, we have accepted checks and cash in payment for items purchased at our quilt show. This year, Kate and Margie will explore the feasibility of using a credit card reader.
•  Susan P. discussed ideas for the boutique.  Sew4home.com  is a site that has many ideas for boutique items.  Sue has price tags and safety pins. 
• There will be a miniature quilt challenge again at the quilt show.  Entries must be no larger than 24” x 24”.  Quilt show attendees will vote on their favorite entry (Viewer's Choice).  A vote approved funds for purchase of a gift to the winner of this challenge, which Linda will buy.  The prize will awarded at our annual luncheon on Thursday, October 16th.    

Other Business:   

• Four members showed quilts.   
•  Due to members' conflicts, Linda will ask Joan to contact the gentleman from Clarksville GA regarding the date our members are able go to see the quilting supplies that he is selling.   
•  We will go to the Asheville quilt show as a group August 15th.   
• Margie has offered to do another happy village class on September 4th.   

The meeting was adjourned