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COASTAL QUILTERS NEWSLETTER

April 2017

Minutes of April Meeting

The monthly meeting of the Coastal Quilters Guild of Northeast Florida was held on April 6, 2017 at the Nep-tune Beach Senior Activity Center. President, Yvonne Wecker called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. at the sound of the bell. The minutes of the March meeting were approved as corrected.

Reports from Officers: 1st Vice President: Ginger Benoit reported the evening’s program would be a trunk show from member Di-anne Anderson. The May meeting will be the ‘guys’ from Sew Many Things in Mt. Dora and June is to be announced. She added that suggestions are welcome. 2nd Vice President: Robyn Arrington asked members to bring in their Janet Faust Row-by-Row quilts to the May meeting and receive their $10 entry back. She advised there will be a pin cushion exchange project com-ing up this year followed by House Row-by-Row block later. Secretary: Leslee Burch – no report Treasurer: Susie Clauson reported there would be a detailed treasurer’s report in May. She added the Guild’s bank account has been moved to Jax Federal Credit Union in Atlantic Beach. This is for the Guild’s conven-ience and has no fees. She added that committee chairs should turn in all cash and checks received to her at the monthly meetings. It is important to account for all monies incoming and outgoing, to get a true reflection of our committees’ true budgets. She asked that committee chairs not hold onto any cash or checks. This will also help with accounting for all money via IRS rules, as we are classified as a Social Club/Non Profit. Presi-dent, Yvonne Wecker yielded the floor to By-Laws Chair Patti Sanders who reviewed in detail, proposed changes to the Guild’s By-Laws:

The purpose of the Coastal Quilters Guild of Northeast Florida is to preserve the heritage of quilting, to be a source of information and inspiration, to perpetuate a high quality of excellence in quilting and related arts, and to be a gathering for people with a common interest.

President’s Message Greetings BQFs (Best Quilty Friends)

A good friend is like a warm quilt wrapped around the heart. While this may not be an original thought, it does sum up the bonds of friendship, camaraderie and hospitality of soul we have in our Guild. This past meeting, we managed some or-ganizational heavy lifting. It was a bit like rearranging the furniture in the house; not always a fun task especially when we uncover the dust bunnies under the sofa. We almost got stuck in a couple of the rooms, but with the help of the whole group, we accomplished the task.

So, with the heavy lifting done, my focus is now on fostering an environ-ment of kindness, patience, and understanding along with all of our Quilty fun.

We are 93 members strong and our common thread is our love of quilting.

Yvonne

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Kathy Lahr-David made a motion to review and vote for changes to By-Laws at the current meeting. Michelle Lemmers seconded the mo-tion and the motion carried with eight opposed. Proposed By-Law changes: Section B Dues:

The membership and fiscal year shall be from January 1 through December 31.

Dues will be charged annually. Prorated dues for new members and dues for members living outside of Florida sections removed

No change Failure to pay dues by April 1st shall be considered as voluntary with-

drawal from the Guild and will result in being dropped from the Guild membership and mailing list

Discussion ensued regarding handling of dues for 2017. Patti Purcell made a motion to charge $20 for membership renewal. Patty Thomas seconded. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Adriane to accept Section B as written (above) and seconded by Leslie Moeller. Motion carried.

Section E Meetings: A motion was made by Ann Mimms to move the annual meeting from February to January each year. Annual reports will be given from officers to closeout previous year. Martha Swallow seconded the motion. The motion carried.

Section F Documents: A motion was made by Patty Thomas and se-conded by Kathy Lahr-David to change By-Laws for roster due dates to the April meeting each year. Motion carried.

V. Section B Duties of Secretary

Martha Swallow made a motion for the Guild Secretary to maintain the Guild’s email account. Linda Gawronski seconded the motion and the motion carried.

VI Section B Elections: Ginger Benoit made a motion that the mem-bers of the Executive committee will serve for a term of two years be-ginning at at the annual meeting. Robyn Arrington seconded the mo-tion and the motion carried.

VIII. Patti Purcell made a motion that the following changes to stand-ing committees are made to the By-Laws as written. (Changes in wording are including herein with changes only affecting numbering included in By-Laws posted on Guild blog and provided to all mem-bers. Leslie Moeller seconded the motion and the motion carried with one dissent.

VIII. 1 Telephone Committee will be eliminated; Website Committee renamed as Social Media Committee; and three existing commit-tees are being added to the By-Laws: 50/50 Raffle; Retreats and UFOs.

Executive Meeting May 3

Meeting

Honoring our Founders May 4

Sit & Sew

May 5, 12, 19, 26

Handwork with Friends May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Spring Hometown Retreat

May 19, 20, 21

Meeting June 1

Strips and Strings Class

June 3

Sit & Sew June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Handwork with Friends

June 6, 13, 20, 27 Bring to the Next Meeting BOM participants - completed

quilts Non-perishable and personal

items for B.E.A.M Quilts for Show and Tell

Completed UFOs May birthdays bring a snack

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Section A 50/50 Raffle

This committee sells raffle tickets to any attendee at general meetings with proceeds split evenly between winning ticket number holder and the Neptune Beach Senior Activity Center.

Section K Retreats

Committee chair oversees existing sub-committees for the annual retreat at Silver Springs and the two Hometown Retreats. The committee duties include establishing registration forms and cancellation poli-cy; collecting payment; selecting and procuring meals, giveaways and prizes; establishing budgets for the individual retreats and providing an annual report.

Eliminate Section K Telephone Committee

Section L Social Media

This committee provides oversight and manages vari-ous social media formats currently used to promote the Guild, which include: Facebook, both public and members only pages; the Guild Blog, and Instagram. The committee will provide the membership with advance notification to include demonstration at a general meeting, when new social media formats are considered. Section N UFOs

Committee oversees the incentive program to aid members in moving quilt related projects from an unfinished objects (UFOs) category to completed work of art. Committee Chair establishes program requirements; provides initial tracking document to interested members to complete and submit; collects payments for program activity with completed form; tracks activity at general meetings; provides prizes for monthly drawings; and coordinates annual draw-ing based on the number of completed works each participating member has presented at a general meeting.

This is an equal opportunity program open to all Guild members.

Reports from Committee Chairs: 50/50 Raffle: Jane Shad reported a record $108 was collected with the winner of the drawing Ginger Be-noit. Charity Quilts: Ann Carraway reported Bonnie Tay-lor gave twenty-seven beautiful scrappy quilts to the Guild. Twenty-two were given to Community Hos-pice, some to Hart Felt Ministries and two quilts were

given to the Chef and his kitchen staff at the retreat. She added that Community Hospice sent information about a respite day for Caregivers.

Community Service: Karen Bradley shared a letter sent from the Duval County 4-H Association thanking Guild members Carolynne Fooshee, Judith Rees, Yvonne Wecker, and Krista Cline for teaching a serger class and the difference between a serger and a sewing machine. A number of Coastal Quilters are already signed up to assist with summer sewing camp and other volunteers are welcome. Carole Barry added the Ag Center in St. Augustine is also seeking volun-teers to assist with a class there this summer. Karen also reported she had collected food for B.E.A.M. as well as $30. Education: Ginger reviewed the upcoming calendar of Second Saturday events for Lynette Ellzey; there will be a Sit & Sew Saturday April 8, Home Town Retreat May 12-14, a Strip class in June, working on Miniatures for QuiltFest in July and in August the fo-cus project for a Sit & Sew will be the giveaways for Quilt Fest. There will also be a class on using the Guild’s blog for anyone interested. Ginger added the calendar is proposed for 2018 and any additions are welcome. The calendar includes two classes by Flavin Glover – January 5 & 6. The classes will be the same with a limit of 30 participants per class. A vote for the topic will be held later in the year. She will also have a trunk show at the monthly Guild meeting. Exhibits: Sue Hart – no report for exhibits. Robyn added that she welcomes any ideas for QuiltFest give-aways. Hospitality: Yvonne wished a happy birthday to April birthdays and Michelle Lemmers thanked them all for bringing refreshments. Membership: Patti Purcell reported there were 49 members in attendance with 91 total members in the Guild. There were two guests who joined. Newsletter: Linda Benton advised articles for news-letter are due April 22. Yvonne thanked Linda for keeping the Guild informed.




Publicity: Yvonne reported Julia Baker has stepped down as Chair and the Guild is seeking a replacement. QuiltFest: Julia Baker reported the Guild’s basket will have a beach theme and shared some color sug-gestions. Any fat quarters and quarter yards of fabrics and colors are welcome. Money is also welcome. Opportunity Quilt – Pat Sena, Quilt Mom 2017 – Yvonne reported the 2017 quilt is now hanging in the Senior Center. Robyn announced next year Dianne Anderson and Patty Thomas and one other experi-enced “quilt mom” would be mentors on a team with three other volunteers to create the 2018 Opportunity Quilt. Opportunity Quilt Tickets: Ann Carraway reported tickets are available and will be provided to members. Retreats: Yvonne reported there is a vacancy for Re-treats Chair.

Ocala: Yvonne reported the Retreat in Ocala was fabulous and to mark your calendars now for next year – week of March 19.

May Hometown: Jane Shad brought a sign-up sheet for clean up and other chores for each day of retreat. The retreat is full and no re-funds will be given for cancellations after May 10. Snacks are welcome.

Social Media: Leslee Burch reported there are some fun pictures from the retreat as well as the March newsletter posted on the blog. Yvonne added Janet Sebastian asked for any pictures of completed “One Block Wonder” Quilts. Sunshine: Lynette Ellzey reported she sent a card to Leslie Lyne for the passing of her mother and she also advised Marie Maurer has been hospitalized with pneumonia. She added she made 25 Critter pillows. UFOs: Rosie Talent hosted the UFO projects. Quilts were shared by Krista Cline, a Yo-Yo flamingo and flip flop quilt; Barbara Leonard, Port of Call #5 and Not Your Grandmother’s Garden”, Robyn Arrington, Mermaid and Flamingo Cove. Rosie added that next month would be a two for one. The meeting was adjourned at 8:22 and the program followed. Respectfully submitted, Leslee Burch, Secretary

2nd Vice President

The Row by Row BOM will finish in May. Janet

Faust and Erin Evans sent out a separate email with the details and will be finishing this project, so please bring in your finished Row by Row quilts to share!

Pin Cushion Exchange sign up will be at the May meeting. Here is how it will work:

If you would like to participate, put your name (please write legibly) on a strip of paper and put it in the con-tainer provided.

During the meeting, a designated Guild member will draw names and assign them with others that have signed up for the exchange. This way there will be a list of who is making a pin cushion for whom. If you forget your person's name, you will be able to find out!

You will be given a slip with your person's name be-fore the meeting ends. It's a secret!

Please bring your completed pin cushions to the July meeting, and we'll have a great time finding out who made them. I hope you join in on the fun!

Robyn Arrington

Block of the Month

Just a note of encouragement to all of those who signed up for the Row by Row Block of the Month. We had 24 members in all and you know who you are. It you have not started yet, it is still not too late to start your blocks and finish making your quilt by the May meeting.

Review of the Rules:

You must use all 10 patterns You must use all of the blocks made from each pattern The blocks can be made larger or smaller than the original pattern The blocks can be arranged in any order you choose

The quilt must be quilted and the binding finished, by the May meeting, in order to receive the $10.00 prize. Hope everyone is having fun and we hope to see 24 quilts at the May meeting.




Janet and Erin

Hometown Retreat

Neptune Beach Senior Activity Center May 19, 20 and 21, 2017 Only cancellations made before May 10 will receive refunds. Any questions please contact:

Jane Shad or Dianne Anderson

Hospitality

All May birthday members please bring a snack. As on any other month, any member may contribute. Michelle Lemmers

Membership

We had 49 members attend and 2 guests that joined the Guild. That brings our total membership to 91 members. Door prize: Missouri Star Quilt Company

quilt pattern and pin cushion, won by Judy Rees.

NEW MEMBERS

Jan Windemuth Mary Ann Koon

Social Media

Have you visited our blog site yet? It is https://coastalquiltersnefl.wordpress.com

Yvonne Wecker and Leslee Burch

Show and Tell April 2017

Krista Cline.................FL bag and pop up

Patty Thomas..............Rose Sampler, Fabric Clips & Ultimate Pineapple

Barbara Leonard........Mermaid Baby and Baby Growth Chart

Sue Hart......................Bowl

Kathy Lahr David......Tuffet & Glass cases

Ginger Benoit.............Sleeping with The Fishes

The Palm Squad........4 gift quilts in coordinating tote bags

Leslie Burch..............Flower wall hanging

Carole Jackson & Jane Shad....Quilt Top from Ocala & Tuffets

Jan Windemuth...........Row-By-Row Mystery Quilt (allowed to show since she's returning home to MI)

Erin Evans...................String quilt & Urban Abacus

Leslie Moeller............Jenny Byers - Renaissance Garden

Lynn Hartman............Several pieces

PLUS many members brought their zipper candy bags that were made in Yvonne's class on March 11th





Alice Hogan

QuiltFest

The QuiltFest board met Tuesday, April 18 and here are the highlights: *Advance tickets go on sale Friday, April 21. Call The Prime Osborne box office 904-630-3980.

*If you're interested in staying downtown during QuiltFest, the Lexington is once again giving us a dis-counted rate. The price is $99 per night and parking is $5. Mention QuiltFest when you call for reserva-tions. Deadline for this rate is September 1. *Forms to register a quilt are now available. Log on to quiltfestjax.com to print one off or see Krista Cline. *Kits by Carla and Morgan Quality Products (quilting hoops) are two new vendors who will be attending. *This year's bags are pink and black with silkscreen logo. Only 100 will be available with no pre-sales. *This year there will be a banner for the Silent Auc-tion showing the proceeds will go to the Shriners. The next meeting will be Tuesday, May 16, 7 PM at the Morocco Shrine Center, St Johns Bluff Rd

Sue Hart

We'll be celebrating our Coastal Quilt Guild Found-ers at the May meeting.

The Executive Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 3 @ 6:30 p.m. at the Panera Bread on Atlantic Blvd near the Lowes.

Cathie Smith has volunteered to chair the new Re-treats Committee.

Our condolences to Leslie Lyne, Neptune Beach Senior Activity Center Executive Director, on the recent losses of her mother and her ex-husband.

A number of Coastal Quilters have already signed up to assist at this year’s 4-H Summer Sewing Camps at the Ag Center on Mc Duff Avenue, and we welcome additional members to volunteer for a day, a week, or something in between. Sessions are July 10-14 and July 17-21. Contact Carolyn Fooshee , Judy Rees, or Yvonne Wecker




Charity Quilt Sizes Hospice: adults - 40” by 40” (min) and up to 70” by 90”

Pedscare: children – 40” by 40” and up

Hospice Grief Camp: about 42 - 45” by 56 - 65”

Quilts of Valor: 55” - 72” wide by 65” - 90” long

Linus: 36” x 36” or larger

If you make it, we will find a home for it. Please contact Ann Car-raway with any questions.

The deadline for en-tries and articles for the next newsletter is May 20. Linda Benton

Handwork With Friends

There is a group which meets at the Senior Center on Tuesday morn-ings. It is called Handwork with Friends.

This group is made up of women who enjoy doing handwork. That is anything that can be put into a bag or basket….knitting, crochet work, embroidery, hand sewing (bindings) and even hemming and mending.

It is wonderful to see what everyone is working on and fun to “show off” a finished project. What is even better, there is always someone to help you understand a part of the directions that seem to be written in a foreign language. Come join us and have an enjoyable morning.

Pat Sena

May Birthdays

Shirley Simmons 05/07

Mary Longbottom 05/15

Johnnie Woolard 05/16

Janet Sebastian 05/19

Jane Shad 05/22

Pat Clarke 05/27

Accuquilt Club

We have a club at Coastal Quilters called The Cutting Crew. It is open to any Guild Member who owns an Accuquilt Cutter or any Dies. The purpose of the club is to share dies, ideas, patterns, tips, websites and anything else pertaining to the use of our Accuquilt cutters. To participate in the lending of dies please submit a list of your dies, including the code number of each. Please label each of your dies. Each person will use their own cover sheet.

Questions? See Jane Shad or Erin Evans




Coastal Quilt Guild Sponsors
