CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by President Angela Smith at 9:30 a.m. at the Elks Lodge in Prescott Valley.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Angela welcomed members and guests. Red Rock Quilters from Sedona are selling tickets for their opportunity quilt today. Our guest speaker today is our very own Joy Swartz. Angela thanked Carol Wright for stepping up to replace Dani Lerberg as guild secretary. She thanked Dana
Swain and Jamie Davis for hosting the Retreat Lite in October. Completed Opportunity Quilt blocks should be returned today to Cheryl Giovenco, Sharon Harris, or Sherri Hubbs.
COMMUNITY SERVICE: Jamie Davis and Olivia Turnham reviewed Handmade Hugs projects completed and donated. Everyone is invited to a sewing day for Handmade Hugs on December 2nd at the Stoneridge Community Center.
ADULT CENTER QUILT DISPLAY: Maryann Conner reviewed quilts needed for the next members’ display at the Prescott Adult Center.
COMPANY STORE: Angela asked members to help Company Store carry items out at the end of the meeting. Pam Jones asked that members put fabric back into the correct bin after looking at it as everything was recently reorganized.
NEWCOMERS: Deb Johnson announced the next meeting on November 27th. Project bags will be made.
PROGRAMS/WORKSHOPS: Martha Ferriera and Kathleen Bond reviewed upcoming speakers and workshops (listed on TBQ website). Angela mentioned that the December party committee consists of the members listed in the directory for December hostesses. The December party will be a tea party (wear your favorite hat and bring your favorite tea cup). Left-Right-Center will be played. Bring 6 orphan blocks. Kathleen announced that the P.I.G. projects will be revealed at the party.
GUEST SPEAKER: TBQ member Joy Swartz shared a trunk show of her historical quilts from early 1800s to 1875. She shared interesting facts about historical quilts.
GENERAL INFORMATION: Angela thanked Joy for her presentation. Things to do at break are: purchase birthday tickets, purchase opportunity quilt tickets, shop at Company Store, sign up for workshops, drop off your Block of the Month, and pick up projects to sew at Handmade Hugs.
BREAK: A brief break was taken.
SHOW & TELL: Was held after the break.
BLOCK OF THE MONTH: Mary Vaughan announced the drawing will be held at the December meeting. Directions for the block are on the website.
BIRTHDAY DRAWING: The birthday drawing was held.
NEXT MEETING: The next general membership meeting will be on December 11th.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned by President Angela at 11:30 a.m.
SUBMITTED BY: Carol Wright, Recording Secretary