OUTGOING PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
It is really hard to believe that a year has gone by since I became president. This was something that forced me to step out of my comfort zone and do something that I have never done. I would like to thank each and everyone of you for your support. It has truly been a pleasure to serve. Hopefully, it will give others who might be thinking about stepping up some encouragement to “just do it.”
Please remember that we have a quilt show this year and a new board. I know you will all step up like you always do. Thank you again for my successful president’s challenge and I look forward to starting my Honor Flight friendship group. Also, if you think you are getting rid of me, I was voluntold that I will be handling the silent auction for the quilt show. I look forward to our July celebration and our “peaceful transition of power.” Thank you again.
Angela Smith, President
incoming president’s message
I am deeply honored and grateful for your vote to become President of the Thumb Butte Quilters Guild. Although I have been quilting for many years, joining TBQG is my first experience being part of a quilting guild, and I have truly found my tribe here. You women are the best group of women I have ever met, and I am thrilled to embark on this journey with you.
As some of you may know, my heart is for the unborn, and I would like to present my President’s challenge: create a baby quilt inspired by a nursery rhyme, your favorite childhood book or even from a children’s cartoon. This will be donated to a local Pregnancy Center. This challenge not only allows us to showcase our creativity and skills but also supports a cause that is dear to me.
This year, we also have our much-anticipated Quilt Show. I encourage every member to find an activity to engage in and contribute to this event. Organizing a successful Quilt Show is an enormous task, but with the dedication and teamwork of our entire guild, I am confident we can achieve it. Your efforts and participation are crucial, and together, we can make this the best Quilt Show in Prescott. Under the expert direction and guidance of Pat Noel, I believe we will create something truly spectacular.
Thank you once again for your trust and support. I am open to any ideas and suggestions that will advance the goals of our Guild and I look forward to get this “show on the road”. So, let’s get this year started and make it one to remember!
Warm regards,
Coco Alaniz, President-Elect
membership
We had 6 visitors at the June meeting, and all 6 joined. I’m working on the directory to automate so I don’t have the information on the new people in the directory format, but will soon! Their names are Denise Manley, Fran Leslie, Wendy Morring, Judy Sloan, Jessica Brothers, and Annette Raithel.
We have 176 members (counting paid and non paid). 83 signed in for the June meeting. As of 6/27/24, we have 138 paid members for 2024/2025 and 38 non renewed members.
Dawnell Muecke, Membership
HOSTESSES
July hostesses are: Olivia Turnham, Mary Vaughan, Sue Weisshaupt, Kay Wentworth, Kristine White, Sharon Silva, Sally Thomas, Stephanie Fullerton, Cathi O’Neill and Janet Friedrich.
If you cannot attend the meeting, when it is your turn to be a hostess by bringing a treat, please arrange to trade with someone. Plan to arrive early for setup and stay for cleanup.
birthdays
celebrants – When it’s your birthday month, bring a wrapped gift suitable for a quilter, something you would like to receive, with a value of at least $10.
Happy July Birthday to Patti Gerlite, Rosemary Driscoll, Kim Keogh, Melanie Korzep, Cheryl Peterman, Barbara Peterson, Karen Varela, Sue Parks, Judith Ritner, and Tilly Bristow.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Handmade Hugs
We will meet again at Stoneridge Community Center on July 6th, August 3rd, and September 7th.
Jamie Davis, Chair
Adult Center Display
Our wonderful Patriotic quilts are currently on display at the Prescott Adult Center. The response from the community has been overwhelming. These red, white and blue quilts by our multi-talented members offer a wide variety of quilting techniques. If you have the opportunity, stop by the Adult Center at 1280B E. Rosser Road. It’s fun to visit and just listen to the comments as people enter the center.
Maryann Conner, Chair
