9:00 Hospitality time begins
9:30 President Coco calls the meeting to order
● Approval of the December General Meeting minutes was motioned by Michelle Anderson and seconded by Georgia Lindsey; vote taken, motion by Kathleen Semerau and seconded by Sally Thomas; vote taken, motion passed.
Welcome to our speaker today, Jean Impey.
President Coco completed the nominating committee for the 2025-2026 executive board positions: Martha Ferreira, Georgia Lindsey, and Michaelyn “Mike” Boyle.
● President Coco reminded all members to add their name so the nominations poster for the positions of President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary
Reports:
MEMBERSHIP: Alicia welcomed and introduced our guests. She reminded everyone to pick up their membership packets if they have not already done so.
Alicia also reminded our members that if they know of someone in the guild that needs a Get Well card or needs extra support, please contact one of the membership committee.
HANDMADE HUGS: Jamie reported that today we took in two carts full of completed quilts and burp cloths. She reminded our members that we can ALWAYS use help from top quilters to complete projects. Jamie also noted Alicia’s help in securing top quilters.
NEWCOMERS: Mary Ellen and Georgia reported on their community project made by the members of the Newcomers group over the past months. This group will meet on Thursday, February 27th to assemble all the blocks and again on Friday, February 28th to quilt the completed quilt top. The meetings both days will begin at 9:00 AM and will be held at Mary Ellen’s home.
RETREAT LITE: Coco reported that there is one remaining spot in this two-day retreat to be held February 24-25. Please contact Dana Swain if you’d like to enroll or be on the waitlist.
FOUR-DAY RETREAT: Cathy reported on the plans for the annual 4-day retreat set for March 24-25-26-27. The retreat will be held at the Trinity Presbyterian Church in Prescott and the cost will be $125.00 which includes a daily lunch, snacks, and prizes. Sign ups are half full and will be taken through the March meeting.
PROGRAMS: Deb reminded the members that T-Shirts orders can still be taken this week and she has a few for sale today.
Deb made a special thank you to Jamie Davis for her AccuQuilt demonstration last month.
Looking ahead: Dora Cary will be here presenting in March.
Our April program is not determined yet, but we will be welcoming Ron Appell in May.
WORKSHOPS:
● Kathleen reminded the members that today’s workshop with Jean Impey is full.
● Tomorrow’s “Spiderweb” workshop with Jean still has space. It will take place at the Trinity Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, February 11. See website for details.
● Kathleen is taking sign ups today for Dora Cary’s Fusible Applique workshop offered Tuesday, March 11. See the website for details and supply lists. Class fee $35.00; pattern fee $10.00. Location: Trinity Presbyterian Church. Time: 9:00-4:00.
● May’s workshop will be Ron Appell’s scheduled for Tuesday, May 13th and it will cost $45.00. Details to follow ~ watch the website for updates.
SPEAKER: Deb introduced our speaker for today: Jean Impey. Jean delivered a wonderful program from the podium and also used the screens to illustrate her program. After the presentation, Jean provided a beautiful and inspiring trunk show.
10:50 – 11:00 BREAK
Reports/Presentations continued:
QUILT SHOW: Pat Noel provided an update on our forthcoming quilt show. She reminded the members of the importance of everyone’s participation. We call on our members to display their quilts, make raffle baskets, make quilts displaying the courthouse patterns, and to purchase Quilt Show pins. There will be no Quilt Show Committee meeting today, but please call Pat if you have any questions or concerns regarding the quilt show.
● MARKETPLACE: Cathy Day reminded us that all Marketplace donations should be collected by the May General meeting. They may be brought to the meeting or dropped at Cathy’s home.
● QUILT SHOW ENTRIES: The quilts to be displayed in the show this year will be registered electronically. Please contact Carrie Casto if you need help in registering your quilts. The deadline to register your entries will be April 15th.
● SMALL QUILT AUCTION: Angela Smith reminded the members to donate small quilts (lap size or smaller) no later than May 12th. Angela hopes to collect enough to have auctions on both Friday and Saturday.
● RAFFLE BASKETS: Please create raffle baskets, either on your own or with a small group, to donate to the Quilt Show. Please have these turned in at the May 12th General meeting.
● COURTHOUSE PATTERNS & SHOW PINS: Please see the ladies at the quilt show table for pins today. Patterns will be available next month as Sharon is not here today.
DOG BEDS: Karen Varela asked that we be cautious in donating fabric and batting scraps. Please assure that there are no pins, paper, or Steam-a-Seam on the scraps turned in. She also requested that batting donations be cut into small pieces.
BLOCK OF THE MONTH: Shirlee showed the “Hearts” block that will be collected this month and next ~ to be raffled in March. (See website for details/pattern) She had 24 “Bird” blocks turned in and raffled these off to three lucky members.
BIRTHDAY DRAWINGS: Arleen and her team called off and distributed multiple birthday bags collected over the past few months!
SHOW & TELL: Mary led the display of beautiful quilts made by our members.
PRESIDENT’S CHALLENGE: Coco reminded the membership that her challenge this year was to create a baby quilt inspired by a Nursery Rhyme. Please bring your quilts to next month’s meeting for viewing.
TBQ STORE: Lorraine from the Company Store wanted to say THANK YOU to the membership. The store had a record day today! Many thanks to the family of Karen Johnson who donated many items to the store to be shared with our membership.
MEETING ADJOURNED by President Coco at 11:38 AM