General Meeting Minutes – October 12, 2026

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9:30 AM 

Meeting was called to order by Kathy Spry at 930 AM 

Motion to accept the minutes of the September General Meeting was made by Jamie Davis and Seconded by Angela Smith.   Minutes were unanimously approved by the membership 

 Budget:  Square credit card readers purchase was approved by the Executive Committee this month.  The machines have been purchased, and will be available for purchases at today’s meeting.  There is a $5 minimum purchase for use of a credit card.   

Arlene Morris announced the Web Team will start a referral list for members who offer  Long-arm. quilting to guide the public who contact the guild to find a longarmer. 

Membership:  Six visitors attended today’s meeting.  One new member was introduced.  Patterns for the Newcomers project are available from Sheryl Goddard during the break time today.  The Newcomers group will meet at the Elks club this month from 9-12. 

Ways and Means:   Carol  Grimes reported proceeds of sales of raffle tickets at the Chino Valley Quilt Show was $526.  There are 3 upcoming events this month for ticket sales.  Members can check out tickets to sell.  Ticket sales goal is $5000.  Currently sales total $2500. 

Community Service and Handmade Hugs:  Donations this month:  60 burp cloths, 12 receiving blankets, and 12 blankets to PV Nursing and Rehab.  A total of eighteen  receiving blankets were made.  The next meeting will be November 14 from 9-12 at the Stoneridge Community Center.  Prescott High School Honor students will make no-sew blankets that will then be donated. 

Retreat Light: will be 2 days  October 22nd and 23.  All spaces filled, but there is a waiting list for anyone interested in  attending. 

Quilt show update:  Orders for the Quilt Show T-shirts will be available next month.  Show pins will also be available next month.  Prices to be determined. 

There will be a Bake Sale at the Quilt Show.  Susie Davis and Lorin Franco will co-chair the Bake Sale and organize the Food Trucks. 

Speakers and Workshops:  Sign up for the Christmas meeting committee.  The theme is “Making Spirits Bright”.  Volunteers needed to decorate tables.  There will be an Apron Exchange.  In November Elizabeth Phinder iwill teach a class on hand applique .  Class cost is $35 and kit is $12.   

10:20 AM 

Today’s Speakers:   Linda and Carl Sullivan, owners of Colorworks in Palm Springs. 

11:25 AM 

Dana Swain discussed Friendship Groups.  Members are encouraged  to join an existing group or form a new group. 

Maryann Connor stated the display at the Adult Center will be changed this week.  Members are encouraged to visit the Adult Center to see the display.   

Block of the month winner was Judith Ritner  

There were 14 gifts in the Birthday drawing.   

Show and Tell. 

Meeting adjourned at 11:50 AM