President’s message: Jamie Davis called the meeting to order at 9:30 A.M.
· Pay it Forward: Jamie plans to recognize members who volunteer each month. Today she recognized the Company Store volunteers for all of their hard work gathering and sorting through the recent large donations of fabrics and tools.
· High Five Promise: Members can give a promise by attending meetings, paying your dues on time, wearing your name tag, serving on committees, purchasing birthday door prizes, and being hostesses. If you want to serve your Guild, see Jamie after the meeting.
· Quail Country Quilters are here today displaying their quilt.
· Reminder that our meeting needs to be completed by 12:00 noon today.
· Agenda for the August General Meeting minutes were presented for approval. A motion to accept the minutes was made by Michelle Anderson and seconded by Olivia Turnham. Motion carried.
· Jamie provided more information about her President’s Challenge, which is making lap-sized (3-yard) quilts for the Hopi Elders. A flyer with all of the requirements was made available to all members.
· Jamie announced that Rim Country will be holding their Quilt Roundup on November 7 and 8 in Payson. For more information, visit their website at: www.quiltroundup.org.
Membership Report: Alicia Czuzak introduced 11 new visitors, and 7 of them joined the guild today. There was a total of 82 members in attendance.
Community Service Report:
· Sheryl Goddard said Handmade Hugs donated 45 items this month; 37 to the birthing center and eight to the Rehab center.
· Easy project bags that contain 36 squares are now available to be sewn.
· Quilt sandwiches are ready for domestic machine quilters or members who have longarms.
· Sheryl shared a story about Susan Lewis meeting a woman in a wheelchair with a lap quilt. The woman told Susan she received the quilt when she was in recovery. This is great feedback for our guild members to know their efforts are appreciated by those in need.
· The next Handmade Hugs meeting will be on Saturday, October 4th, at Stoneridge Community Center from 9:00am to 12:00pm.
Newcomers’ Report
· Mary Ellen Coe and Georgia Lindsey reported that the next Newcomers’ project will be making Badge Holders and will be held at Coco’s Prescott Quilt Works on Tuesday, September 26 from 9:00am to 12:00pm. The website will be updated with all of the details.
· The Newcomer’s email list is getting quite long. If you no longer want to receive Newcomer emails, please let Georgia or Mary Ellen know.
Ways & Means Report: No report this month.
Workshops: Kathleen Bond announced the following workshops are available for sign-ups today:
· October – Ken Casey will teach two classes. One will be a color class after the general meeting on October 13th held at Coco’s Prescott Quilt Works. Cost $20.00. A full-day class called “Which Way Did They Go?” highlighting the Flying Geese block method will be offered on Tuesday, October 14th at Trinity Presbyterian Church. Cost $35.00.
· November – Maria Shell will teach her most popular scrap buster class called Round and Round. Deb Johnson said to be prepared to have your mind blown as you do not need a pattern or rulers. The class will be held on Monday – Wednesday, November 10-12.
Programs: Deb Johnson made the following announcements:
· There will be a December Hostesses Planning Meeting immediately following the general meeting.
· Please take a Workshop Handout (yellow paper) available at the Membership table.
· Kudos to Carol Wright for the web page updates. Carol is doing a great job!
· December will be our Christmas Party and P.I.G Reveal. P.I.G. members were selected back in January. If you have any questions, see Kathleen.
· In January Jeff Warner will teach a class on Bargello Star. Patterns are available on Etsy.
· Deb introduced today’s presenter, Jennifer Wagner, from Snapdragon Quilting.
Break: Jamie announced a 20-minute break. Reminder to stop at the Community Service table, shop at the Company Store, sign up for workshops, purchase the birthday raffle tickets, and participate in the Block of the Month program.
Meeting called back to order:
· Reminder to sign-up for RETREAT LITE. This two-day retreat will be held at Trinity Presbyterian Church on October 20 and 21. Cost $15.00
· Thank you for your purchases today from the Company Store.
Block of the Month Raffle
· Angela Smith had 16 Eccentric Star blocks to raffle off from last month. Maria Williams was the winner.
· New block for the next month “Canning Jar” was shown to members. See the website for more details. Size: 5”x8” finished block.
Birthday Drawing – The team raffled off 14 gifts this month.
Show and Tell – Seven members shared their quilts and projects.
Meeting adjourned at 11:55 AM.
Respectfully submitted by Jeanne Corrigan, Secretary.