Nishnabotna Valley Quilters Guild
Meeting Minutes
August 20, 2013
I. Call
to order
LeAnn called
to order the regular meeting of the Nishnabotna
Valley Quilters Guild at 7:05 pm on
August 20 in the Library - Walnut, IA.
II. Roll
call
LeAnn conducted a roll call. There were 10 members
answering the question:
“What did you like or dislike about the state fair?” and
show and tell.
III. Approval
of minutes from last meeting
LuAnn read the minutes from the last meeting. The minutes
were approved as read. The treasure was absent.
IV. Open
issues
a)
Omaha Shop Hop review was positive “it was a terrific
day”. The group would like to do it
again next year.
b)
Community Outreach Committee collected the completed 6
patch blocks. The next step will be
announced next month or they may plan a sew day to compile the quilts.
V. New
business
c)
Nominations Committee was appointed. Shirley moved and Betty seconded a motion to
have Dorine, LeAnn and LuAnn be on the committee. Plan is to have names presented in October and
the vote will be held in November.
d)
Program Committee for 2014 will be Dorine, Charmayne and Betty.
VI. Program
-Secretary Challenge – Completed postcards were completed and
admired by all. Roxie was the winner of
the challenge by random drawing.
-Challenge Block - Completed
blocks were amazingly different with use of the focus fabric in various
positions and our personal fabric stash to compete the block. Elaine taught the next block – “Braced Star”.
-Making Perfect
Circles - Robin taught this program – perfect for applique using the
templates by Karen Kay Buckley
VII. Reminders
- Next meeting will be September 17. Roxie will teach the Challenge Block and
LeAnn will have the Hands on Demo on “Ruched Flowers”.
Minutes submitted by:
LuAnn
