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April General Meeting Highlights |
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The General Meeting of the Gulf States Quilting Association was held on April 26, 2008 at the Managan Recreation Center, in Westlake, LA. Jane Ramee called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Jane announced that Jennifer Fernandez passed away Thursday, April 25th. Jane then shared sentiments about Jennifer. There was a moment of silence for prayer. Highlights of Committee Reports:
Quilt Show 2008-Bonnie Foto/Ilaine Hartman
Bonnie received positive feedback about the 2008 Quilt Show. She encouraged the members to begin working on their entries for the 2010 show. Quilt Show Co-Chair Ilaine Hartman announced the winner of the 2008 Opportunity Quilt, Joanna Wilson from Baton Rouge, LA. Joanna is a member of the River City Quilters. Ilaine reported that over 5,000 tickets were sold for the 2007 Opportunity Quilt. The proceeds from the quilt and quilt show goes to defray expenses for Seminar. She reported that less than 2,000 tickets were sold for this year’s opportunity quilt. Ilaine stressed that low ticket sales will make it hard to acquire the “A” list teachers we are used to having. She added that gasoline, airfares and teachers fees are steadily going up. With this in mind, Ilaine encouraged ambitious ticket sales for the 2010 Opportunity Quilt.
The top ten-ticket seller’s were announced! (Ilaine Hartman (66) not claiming), Dan LeBlanc (53), Kornelia Hambley (51), Karen Rudd (43), Laura Robertson (41), Dana D’anzi (40), Pat Lee (40), Lynda Galloway (39), Therese Springer (34) and Laura Broders (30). Ilaine recognized the Quilting Niche for their generous donation of a quilting chair. The winner of the chair is Dan Leblanc
Bonnie announced that raffle tickets for the sewing machine, donated by Bernina & Village Fabrics, would continue until the October general meeting. The machine is valued at nine hundred and ninety-nine dollars.
A copy of Ilaine’s report follows these minutes.
Seminar—Leslie Kiger/Dan LeBlanc
Dan reported that 211 members attended seminar this year, with a total of 550 attendees. 90 surveys were returned.
Dan recognized The Quilting Fans for a contest the guild had to promote quilt show attendance. Dan introduced Quilting Fans president, Susan Satterlee. Susan explained the origin and concept of the guilds promotion.
Newsletter – Jane Ramee for Mary Gillette
The deadline, for the next Quilt Talk, is June 1st.
Circuit Teachers - Linda Pourciau
Linda thanked Lucy DeHarde for helping design the outstanding circuit teacher packet. Linda added, without Lucy the end product wouldn’t have been as nice. See Linda and sign for your guilds circuit teacher packet. Linda acknowledged the circuit teachers that were present.
Membership - Therese Springer
Therese needs a contact person for River City Quilters, Feliciana Stitchers, Farmer’s Daughter, Common Threads, Seams Like Old Times, Sassy Strippers, Royal Star and Quilt Lovers. We have two new guild members, Stitchin Sista’s and Sew Peacefully, which takes the place of Nimble Thimbles. The current guild membership is 77.
Ways and Means – Nina Delaune
Jane introduced Nina Delaune as the new Ways & Means Chairperson. Nina reported that show pins are available for $5. Nina encouraged everyone to come by and see what Ways & Means has to offer.
Cathy O’Flynn came up to draw lotto block winners. Lotto block winners are as followed: Bright – Robin Laird, Batik – Jill Whipple, Aunt Grace – Paulette Fedor, Blue & Yellow – Lucy DeHarde, and Christmas – Mary Boudreaux.
Calcasieu Cut Ups will host the July Lotto Blocks. Volunteers are needed to host the January Lotto Blocks. See Nina if you’re interested in hosting.
Programs-Lucy DeHarde
Lucy thanked The Calcasieu Cut-Ups for hosting the meeting. Lucy reported today’s program will be presented by the circuit teachers. Lucy encouraged the members to take notes & pictures to bring back to their guild. She announced the dates of the next meetings. July 26th in Covington, LA, hosted by Ozone Layers. Anita Shackelford will give a lecture from her latest book Modern Mix. Anita will also give an appliqué class Friday, July 25th. The class is opened to the first twenty registrants. Information will be in the July Quilt Talk. The October meeting will be held in Belle Chasse, hosted by Mary Boudreaux and area guilds. Lucy is working on securing a professional organizer for the October general meeting. The January meeting will be in Houma, LA, hosted by The Quilting Niche.
M. Maerke Award-Barbara Skinner
Barbara thanked her guild (Calcasieu Cut-Ups) for nominating her for the Marion Maerke Scholarship Award. Barbara stressed that it’s never too early to nominate someone. The deadline, for nominations, is August 9th. See your July Quilt Talk for details. Barbara mentioned that you could re-nominate members. In order to nominate someone you must have their permission.
Jane read a thank you note from Barbara Skinner, 2008 Marion Maerke scholarship award winner.
P.O.E.-Laura Robertson
Laura announced that Sharie Paulson will demonstrate how to make sweatshirt jackets today after the meeting. At the July POE Leslie Kiger will show how to make quilted postcards. At the October POE Ilaine Hartman will show how to print on fabric.
Historian-Jane Ramee for Donna Downing
Jane pointed out the display board and photo albums. The display will be available at all the general meeting, since this is our 25th anniversary. Jane encouraged everyone to stop back and take a look at GSQA’s history.
Media Director- Jane Ramee for Donna Mollere
Jane asked that members send pictures to Donna.
President Elect – Bonnie Foto
The 2010 Opportunity quilt was revealed. Jane introduced quilt designers, Judy Holley and Sherry Herringshaw. Jane acknowledged Louise Regan and Donna Downing who submitted the quilt name, “Treasures of the Gulf States”. Joan Knight quilted the opportunity quilt and Linda Pourciau did the binding. Pins were presented to everyone who contributed to the quilt. Tickets are available for sale.
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