The Nishna Botna Valley Quilt Guild met at the Walnut library on June 21 st . We missed Charmayne and

Kristina. Betty Morris opened the meeting and the minutes from May were read and approved. Sally

–motion; Roxie – seconded.

Shelly gave the Treasurer’s report. Our balance as of June 21 st was $782.76. Shelly is still working on

getting our name on the checking account to reflect the correct name of the guild. Elaine – motion;

Fran – seconded. All approved the treasurer’s report.

Roxie’s report on our charity quilt project. She brought batting cut to size for some lap quilts and for

some patriotic quilts, plus more tops and backings. We have some patriotic quilts that are finished and

others need bindings. We discussed what the label should say and decided on the following:

Thank you for your service. Nishna Botna Valley Quilters Guild - 2016

Sharon brought up that Family, Inc. in Avoca is in need of little girl’s clothing items - especially sizes 3

and 4. After some discussion Sharon made a motion to take $50.00 from the treasurer account and

purchase clothing for that age. Betty seconded. Motion carried. Betty and Elaine will shop at

Outfitters in Avoca for the clothing and take it to Family, Inc.

Show and Tell time proved that everyone had been busy with their machines humming.

Shirley J. - Patriotic Quilt for a friend who is a Veteran

Elaine S. - Patriotic Quilt made for an Army Veteran

Sharon L. - Friendship Quilt from her mother’s Extension Club

Fran D. - Penguin Quilt (CUAQ project) and and Exchange Block Quilt

Sally D. - Pillowcase for her grandson and a Table Centerpiece Candle Ring

Betty M. - Tote Bag

Shelly S. - Table Runner from the Guild block exchange and a Baby quilt

Happy Birthday to Elaine S.

NEXT MONTH -

Sally will give a program on how to make a pillowcase

Fran will give a program about coping strips

Roxie will have refreshments

BRiNG: 3 5 inch squares of a child’s or baby print

Fran won CLR. Yeah Fran!!!

See you on July 19 th !

Respectfully submitted

Sharon Guffey-Lewis, Sec.