Q.U.I.L.T.S. General Membership Meeting
July, 2010
July, 2010
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President Carol Kiel opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. She welcomed one new member.
Business: A correction was made to the June minutes. A motion was made by Dorothy Kane and seconded by Marian Brockschmidt to approve corrected minutes for June. Motion passed.
Treasurer: Burma Jones provided the treasurer's report. Balance as of 05/31/10 was $18,368.54. There was income of $371.00 and expenses were $187.51. Balance as of 06/30/10 was $18,552.03. Report is approved subject to audit.
Burma also gave 2010 quilt show report. Total income from the show was $12,701 minus total expenses of $5,721 which resulted in a net income of $6,980. Admissions were the reason for increase in money this year. However, income from raffle quilt was second lowest since 2002, with a net profit of $1915.
Old Business:
· Vice president Jerry Gaston announced a quilt show scheduled for July 23 & 24 in Jacksonville. Some of our own members will be vendors.
· President Carol Kiel asked for volunteers to organize the September potluck. No one volunteered. Carol will discuss this with the Refreshment coordinator.
· Joan Barefanger spoke about a quilt show in Hawaii which used quilt tops wrapped around trees as a way to advertise.
Program: Garage Sale was held and members enjoyed searching for bargains.
Refreshments: Members enjoyed treats. The sign up sheet is available for future treats.
Show & Tell - Some lovely quilts were displayed.
Door Prizes - Drawing was held and prizes were distributed.
Meeting adjourned at 8:20p.m.
Submitted by Sandy Nielson (Secretary)
Next Board Meeting will be held at 6:30p.m.on July 26, 2010 at Panera's (westside).
Q.U.I.L.T.S. website: www.springfieldquilts.com
Sunshine Person: Mary Ann Pohl (ph#546-7972) or mpohl@illinoisalumni.org
President Carol Kiel opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. She welcomed one new member.
Business: A correction was made to the June minutes. A motion was made by Dorothy Kane and seconded by Marian Brockschmidt to approve corrected minutes for June. Motion passed.
Treasurer: Burma Jones provided the treasurer's report. Balance as of 05/31/10 was $18,368.54. There was income of $371.00 and expenses were $187.51. Balance as of 06/30/10 was $18,552.03. Report is approved subject to audit.
Burma also gave 2010 quilt show report. Total income from the show was $12,701 minus total expenses of $5,721 which resulted in a net income of $6,980. Admissions were the reason for increase in money this year. However, income from raffle quilt was second lowest since 2002, with a net profit of $1915.
Old Business:
- August Charity Workshop has been cancelled due to conflicts for the members coordinating it.
- Crafty Ol' Broads Workshop is full. Fee for the workshop must be paid by the September meeting. Workshop handouts are available for those who have paid. Kits will cost $56 which contains Guatemalan fabric, but a kit is not required to take the class.
- Festival of Trees - Jan Walter gave a demonstration on how to complete tree skirt blocks. Six blocks were handed out and must be completed by August. The theme this year is "All That Glitters". From sale of trees, Jan gave a synopsis of how funds are used by Memorial Hospital.
· Vice president Jerry Gaston announced a quilt show scheduled for July 23 & 24 in Jacksonville. Some of our own members will be vendors.
· President Carol Kiel asked for volunteers to organize the September potluck. No one volunteered. Carol will discuss this with the Refreshment coordinator.
· Joan Barefanger spoke about a quilt show in Hawaii which used quilt tops wrapped around trees as a way to advertise.
Program: Garage Sale was held and members enjoyed searching for bargains.
Refreshments: Members enjoyed treats. The sign up sheet is available for future treats.
Show & Tell - Some lovely quilts were displayed.
Door Prizes - Drawing was held and prizes were distributed.
Meeting adjourned at 8:20p.m.
Submitted by Sandy Nielson (Secretary)
Next Board Meeting will be held at 6:30p.m.on July 26, 2010 at Panera's (westside).
Q.U.I.L.T.S. website: www.springfieldquilts.com
Sunshine Person: Mary Ann Pohl (ph#546-7972) or mpohl@illinoisalumni.org