December Meeting
878-4141
Members
Only
Notice:
Meetings will be cancelled if Fairborn City Schools are not in session.
Enjoy an Evening of Friendship and Giving
At Our 2006
December is our annual holiday potluck meeting for members
only. Each member is requested to bring a covered dish, a serving utensil and a
drink of their choice. The guild will furnish tableware (paper plates and
plastic utensils).
We are asking for donations of nonperishable food items
(canned meats, fruit, and vegetables and boxed items), diapers, formula,
feminine hygiene products, and soaps (bar, laundry and dish), toothpaste and
paper products. These items will be given to the Fairborn FISH food pantry.
Don’t forget! We will start
eating at
A Note from the President
This will be my last letter to the guild.
It’s a funny
thing when you know that doing what you feel is right is going to end the way
it does. Worse still, is knowing that you would do it all over again. That
being said, I wish to tender my resignation as president of the Miami Valley
Quilters’ Guild. My heart is no longer in a place that I feel is good for the
guild.
All along the only thing I have wanted for MVQG is the best.
Being the guild president has been an honor and I thank you for trusting me.
However, I cannot continue to give you my best and I don’t expect you to want
less. I am not angry, just very sad. I wish the guild nothing but the best in
the upcoming years.
Have a very
blessed Christmas season,
A Plea for Volunteers
Help!
In October, I think all of us thought we
had another year of officers voted on and we were set for another year. Not so.
I’m
looking for people to serve on the Nominating Committee. We need to fill the
positions of President, Quilt Show Chairman, Membership Chairman, and
Historian.
Please
think seriously of stepping forward. Our guild cannot run without these
positions filled.
If
you can help with any position, please let me know. Thanks.
Susan Hill
426-4740
Registration information for the
Ann Clutter
937-433-4354
email: clutter.10(at)osu.edu
Welcome New Members
Dawnetta Fields
9374261229
Dawnettarfields(at)yahoo.com
Membership 2007
The 2007 membership dues must be paid by the end of January to
remain active with the Guild and stay on the mailing list. The fee is $20.00.
Dues can be mailed to:
Linda Netzel
1920 Jillane Dr.
Troy OH 45373
If
you want to receive your card by mail, please include a self-addressed, stamped
envelope. Please mark your check with “Dues for 2007.”
Sunshine News
If you hear of a member who
could use our support, please call Lee Peterson at 439-7298.
By-Laws Update
The following suggested
revisions/changes to our bylaws have been reviewed at the November 2006 MVQG
board meeting and are ready for presentation to the general membership. We will
vote on the proposed changes at the general meeting in February 2007.
I. UNDER #1:
OFFICERS “A–President”
A. Revision
of sentence in first paragraph which currently states — “She is also
responsible for appointing a reputable, outside auditor to audit the Guild’s
financial books at the close of the fiscal year.”
Suggested revision: “She is also
responsible for appointing a reputable, outside auditor to audit the Guild’s
financial books at the close of the fiscal year, which runs from January 1st to December 31st.”
II. UNDER #1:
OFFICERS “E–Treasurer”
A. Delete phrase: “in a record book with
numbered, locked-in pages” from end of third sentence.
B. Revise last sentence to read: “All
checks written for expenditures for the Guild must have two executive board
signatures.
III. UNDER #3:
COMMITTEES
A. Delete
the following standing committees: Friendship and Telephone
B. Addition
of item committee chairs are responsible for: “1. Being a paid member in good
standing to participate as committee chair or as a member of any committee as
you are a representative of the Miami Valley Quilters’ Guild.”
C. Removal
of following committee and description: “5. Friendship Groups.”
D. Revision
description: “13. Library is headed by a person or pair who is responsible for
bringing to the monthly meetings books and periodicals owned by the guild;
keeping a current inventory list; providing checkout of materials and assessing
overdue fines; and providing the newsletter editor with a brief review of
newly-acquired books.”
E. Revision
of description: “14. Membership is headed by an individual who is responsible
for collecting dues and passing on money to treasurer, issuing membership
cards, member folders (containing current WELCOME letter, Constitution, and
By-Laws and guild membership roster), and name badges; maintaining an accurate
membership list; meeting and greeting members and guests at each meeting and
providing sign-in sheets; and giving the newsletter editor a list of new
members’ names, addresses and phone numbers each month for publication.”
F. Deletion. “18. Telephone Committee.”
G. Revision
of description: “19. Quilt Show is headed by a chairperson who is responsible
for organizing a members’ quilt show every two years. The Chair is responsible
for deciding how to handle the logistics of the show and communicating monthly
with members and Board of Directors. She will provide a preliminary final
report to the general meeting in June and finished final report at the next
scheduled board meeting. The Chair will appoint a Sub-Treasurer for the quilt
show only, for the tracking of expenses and income. Said Sub-Treasurer will
provide a written monthly income/expense report to quilt show chair and the
guild president. Two signatures shall be required on every check. One signature
will be that of the Sub-Treasurer and the second will be that of the guild
Treasurer, President or Vice-President.”
IV.
UNDER #4: DUES
A. Revision
of sentence: “A. Annual dues are set by the board and are payable January 1 and
are delinquent if not paid by January 30. For those joining after July 1, dues
are half of the yearly amount.”
V.
UNDER #5. MEETINGS
A. Suggested
item added (inserted after A): “B. A fee will be charged to non-members when an
out-of-guild guest speaker is scheduled.”
MVQG By-Laws Revision Committee:
Lynn Hunger, Linda Adams, and Chris
Garcher
Proposed Budget for 2007
Income
Quilt Show $4,000.00
Membership (250
people (at) $20.00) $4,600.00
Advertising Fees $500.00
Door Prize
Collection $500.00
Miscellaneous
Fund-raisers $0.00
Auction $300.00
TOTAL $9,900.00
Expenses
Challenge $0.00
Storage Unit (½
guild and ½ quilt show) $405.00
Special Projects $500.00
Hospitality $0.00
Library $500.00
Membership (folders,
rosters, buttons, etc.) $500.00
Newsletter $1,500.00
Office (P.O. Box,
paper, stamps, etc.) $500.00
Programs/Workshop $3,000.00
Room Rental ((at)
$87.50/mo 16/board meeting) $1,115.00
Meeting
Set-Up/Take-Down $599.00
Winter Retreat Room
Rental $0.00
Sunshine $200.00
TOTAL $8,819.00
MVQG Winter Retreat
PLEASE NOTE: THE OCTOBER NEWSLETTER HAD PRICES REVERSED ON
REGISTRATION FORM. PLEASE MAKE NOTE OF THE CORRECT FORM SO YOU HAVE THE CORRECT
We can’t grow a flower garden in February; sad but true. But
we can grow a
Together!!! The “quilt growing and
sewing” will begin Friday morning at
You can reserve your place with a $50.00* deposit, payable to Miami Valley
Quilters’ Guild. Registration for the retreat will begin at the September guild
meeting or you may mail your registration form and deposit to Diane McLane, 7565 Detrick
Jordan Pike,
*Note this event is open to MVQG
members only. 2007 dues must be paid in full prior to the event.
For further
information call Diane McLane at
937- 964-1779 or Lyvonne Jacobs
at 937-390-6545.
MVQG Winter Retreat Guidelines
What: Winter Quilt Retreat
2007
Theme: We’re
Sewing and Growing Quilts
Where:
Why: There’s a
lot to be said for about a hundred good friends that get together to quilt and
chat and leave the interruptions at home!
Who: Call Diane McLane 937-964-1779 or e-mail: dmclane(at)woh.rr.com or call Lyvonne Jacobs 937-390-6545 if you have any questions or need
further information.
Important Information:
1. Deadline to register for
Winter Retreat 2007: January meeting (
2. Payment in full due at
February meeting:
3. Deposits or additional
payments can be made at the meetings or mailed to me directly:
Diane McLane
7565 Detrick Jordan Pike
4. If you have any things for
door prizes (i.e. books, fabric, etc.) please bring what you would like to
donate to a meeting or let me know.
5. There will be a mystery project (See Below). The supplies
list for a mini project will be added in the January and February newsletters.
Retreat Packages
Lodger—Arrive Friday morning,
Includes Friday
lunch and supper
Saturday breakfast, lunch and supper
Sunday breakfast and lunch
Lodger—Arrive Friday night (no Friday meals)
Includes Saturday Breakfast, lunch and supper
Sunday breakfast and lunch
Commuter—No lodging, no breakfasts. Lunches and suppers included.
Fill Out This Portion, Detach and Submit with your
Deposit
Name_____________________________________________ Phone
#_______________
Address_________________________________________________________________
Check
Package You Wish To Reserve:
Lodger
Friday a.m. ❑ Single $178 Lodger
Friday p.m. ❑
Single $161
❑
Double $145 ❑ Double $128
❑ Triple $132 ❑ Triple $116
Specify Roommates________________________________________________________
Commuter: ❑1 Day $50 ❑ 2 Days $67 ❑
3 Days $75
Check Day(s) ❑
Friday
❑ Saturday
❑ Sunday
Special Dietary Consideration/Lodging Requests_________________________________
___________________________________________
2007 Mystery Quilt
Fabric Purchase
Yardage (Wall, Twin, Queen, King)
Wall: 50 x 50
Twin: 71 x 92 Queen: 92 x
113 King: 113 x 113
Yardages
and Cutting instructions are listed according to finished size in the
parenthesis. Example: If you are making a wall hanging, you need 1 1/8 yard of
light fabric and need to cut (4) strips 11 x 11. If you are making a king size,
you will need 8 ¼ yds. of light and cut (49) of the
11 x 11 strips and so on.
Light Can be a small, medium or large print; can be fussy cut or not.
(1 1/8, 3 ¼, 5 ¾ or 8
¼) yds.
Medium or Dark coordinating
fabric to your light choice
(½, 1 ¼, 2 ¼ or 2 ¾) yds.
Another Medium or Dark coordinating
fabric to your first two choices
(½, ¾, 1 1/8 or 1 ¼) yds.
Border and Binding
(1 ¾ , 2 ½, 3
½ or 3 5/8) yds.
This is an 8" border, so keep that in
mind when making your fabric choices.
Backing
(3 ¼ 5 ½, 8 3/8 or 10) yds.
Cutting Instructions
Light 11" x 11" cut (4, 17, 31 or
49)
08"
x 21" cut (1, 4, 7 or 9)
02"
x 08" cut (10, 36, 64 or 82)
02"
x 02" cut (40, 144, 256 or 328) use leftovers from other strips
Med/Dark 3 ½" x 3 ½"
cut (20, 72, 128 or 164)
2"
x 21" cut (6, 18, 33 or 42)
Med/Dark 2" x 21" cut
(3, 8, 15 or 19)
The
rest cut 2" x 42" – Set aside for later.
**You will need “The
Angler 2” or something to mark your fabric. When preparing for this
mystery, I used The Angler 2.
Personally, I love using this tool. I found it to be fast and easy to use. Any of our advertisers may have Anglers on hand or be able to
order them for you.
Deadline for January
2007 Issue:
Monday, December 18
Quilting
stories, ideas, news?
Send to:
Chris Garcher
MVQG Newsletter Editor
937-233-4641
E-mail: DJGarcher(at)compuserve.com
Advertisers
For fees and contracts, please contact:
Staci Hogan
937-432-1449
SHogan9211(at)aol.com
Classified
Ads
We accept classified ads for $5.00 per
issue. Items must be of interest to quilters and collectors, and may be submitted
by anyone, including nonmembers.
Reminder
All articles are subject to
editing and approval by the editor. Materials received after the published
deadline date will be considered for publication only if space and time permit.
Need to reach us?
Please send all guild correspondence to our
post office box address.
That way our officers will receive it. Our address is:
Website
www.miamivalleyquiltersguild.org
Comments, suggestions, or
information to post:
Ed Chamness at mrandmrsquilter(at)aol.com
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