Over the Mountain Quilt Guild - Meeting Minutes
Over the Mountain Quilt Guild
Meeting Minutes 2024
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April 9 and March 12 meetings will have no minutes. Special sessions for Guest instructor.
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February 13
I. Welcome/New Over the Mountain Quilt Guild
Meeting Minutes
February 13, 2024
Present:
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Eight members |
Next meeting:
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March 12, 9:30 AM Mountainside Methodist Church |
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I.
Welcome/New Members
Meeting
called to order at 11:55 AM. We had eight
members attend the in-person meeting at Mountainside Methodist Church.
Bernadette
thanked everyone who came early to set up the room.
II.
Old Business
Ruidoso Retreat
Cheryl discussed the Ruidoso retreat. The dates are September 22 – 26,
2024. Eleven people have signed up so
far. The cost will be $75/person/day for
a total of $331 for the whole retreat (includes tax). Cheryl paid the deposit. Attendees will received a 20% discount on
most items at the adjoining quilt shop.
The cabin is fully equipped and has a large classroom.
Attendees should plan on bringing breakfast for themselves each day. We may bring food to share for lunches. We plan to out for dinner at night. There are several good restaurants in the
area.
Check in is at 1:00 pm. We may
be allowed to set up in the classroom before that time. It takes about 2-1/2 hours to get there. We may meet for lunch before we check in.
Tote Bag Workshop
Bernadette updated the group on the tote bag workshop. We will have Laura, an instructor from
Quiltworks, and maybe another instructor to help Laura, teach the tote bag
workshop at the March and April 2024 meetings.
To get the most out of the workshop, members will
need to prep fabric for the March meeting based on pattern and instructor
instructions. This is really important.
People who have already prepped their fabric said the required cutting,
ironing, and labeling takes a long time and attendees should not wait until the
last minute to do it. There will not be
time at the workshop to do this. Laura
will be teaching from 9:30 to 1:30.
There will be homework for the April meeting.
Members
should come early to the March meeting to get set up. We want to start the workshop right at 9:30.
Members participating
in the workshop should bring the following (in addition to regular sewing
supplies and prepped fabric):
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Wonder clips
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Walking foot
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Titanium needles
(80 or 90)
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Decorative thread (
King Tut or similar)
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Chalk markers
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6” x 24” ruler for
zipper
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Ruler with 45
degree angle mark (if not on the 6” x 24” ruler)
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Zippers
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Notebook
Members
should be prepared to sew ½” seams.
Laura will bring tape to use on sewing machines to mark the seam
allowance required.
Bernadette
checked with Laura to see if members not participating in the project can work on
their own projects during the workshop if they want to. She was OK with that.
We
will be able to use the church until at least 3:00 on the workshop days and may
be able to stay until 4:00.
Bernadette
is going to check with Laura to see if it is OK to talk to her at the shop if
attendees have questions after the March meeting.
Las
Cruces Retreat
The
Las Cruces retreat at Threadbear is scheduled for May 20 - 23 2024. Members should contact Cindy Gregory to let
her know if you will be coming.
III.
New Business
Kristi is recovering from knee surgery. Jan is recovering from COVID and Cindy is
out with a bad cold.
IV.
Committee Reports
President:
Bernadette led the meeting.
Secretary: Carol will send a draft of minutes to
Bernadette. She will send out the final
minutes to the membership via e-mail.
Treasurer: Holly presented the treasurers report. We have $2845.72 in the checking account. She paid $422.31 for the tote bag
project. She also paid the church rent
for the year.
Sunshine/Birthdays: No report.
We continue to send out birthday cards to members.
Hospitality: No report. Everyone will continue to bring their own
lunches to meetings.
Community Service:
Due
to weather, the January meeting was cancelled.
We postponed the January program to February. We made clothing protectors for Amaran
assisted living and memory care. Cindy sent
out the supply list. Because she was
ill, Carol led the program.
Membership:
Holly won the door prize.
Program/Projects:
Cheryl led the February project. It was a folded fabric hot pad.
Bernadette reminded everyone that they should always bring
something else to work on to meetings in addition to the program project.
See Old Business for information about the upcoming workshop.
Miscellaneous:
Holly took pictures of the completed clothing protectors and
hot pads.
Show and Tell:
Bernadette brought show and tell. Holly took pictures.
Business meeting adjourned at 12:30 PM.Members
Meeting
called to order at 11:55 AM. We had eight
members attend the in-person meeting at Mountainside Methodist Church.
Bernadette
thanked everyone who came early to set up the room.
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January 8 - Canceled - snow/ice day
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November 14, 2023
Present:
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Eight members |
Next meeting:
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November 14, 2023, 9:30 AM, In-Person meeting Mountainside Methodist Church |
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I.
Welcome/New Members
Meeting
called to order at 11:15 AM. We had eight
members attend the in-person meeting at Mountainside Methodist Church. We changed the order of events to first work
on the project, then conduct the business meeting, and after that have
lunch. After lunch, members can sew
until 2:00 PM.
II.
Old Business
Bernadette
reviewed the program schedule for the rest of the year. She has the revised list. Everyone is taking a turn presenting a program.
We will have an instructor from Quiltworks teach a tote bag workshop in
March and April 2024. The workshop and most of the supplies will be funded by the
Guild. Members will need to bring their
own fabric and pre cut before the March meeting based on pattern and instructor
instructions to be provided before March.
Bernadette
will check with the instructor to see if members not participating in the
project can work on their own projects during the workshop if they want to.
The
Las Cruces retreat at Threadbear is tentatively scheduled for April 23 – 26
2024.
III.
New Business
Members discussed having a second retreat in Ruidoso in
August. Members voted to do both the Las
Cruces retreat and the Ruidoso retreat.
Cheryl is familiar with the Ruidoso venue and will check into
availability.
IV.
Committee Reports
President:
Bernadette led the meeting.
Secretary: Carol will send a draft of minutes to
Bernadette. She will send out the final
minutes to the membership via e-mail.
Treasurer: Carol Anderson presented the treasurers
report. We have $3,633.83 in the
checking account.
Sunshine/Birthdays: We continue to send out birthday cards to
members. One birthday in October.
Hospitality: No report. Everyone will continue to bring their own
lunches to meetings.
Community Service:
The
May 2024 program will be the community service project making bibs.
Membership:
Cindy is working on the membership folders.
Program/Projects:
Carol Anderson led the October project. It was a little zipper pouch.
See Old Business.
Miscellaneous:
Pat won the door prize.
Show and Tell:
Several members brought show and tell. Holly took pictures.
Business meeting adjourned at 11:45 AM.
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OTM
9/12/2023 Minutes
Present members in attendance: Holly, Susannah, Cindy, Jacki, Kristi, Carol A. Pat Bonham, Cheryl Lisa, and Jan.
Vice President: Cindy Gregory
Program Coordinator: Cindy Gregory
Secretary: Carol Meinke
Treasurer: Holly Plugge
Sunshine: Jan Stolze
Membership: Carol Anderson
Carol A. gave the treasurers report with $3,289.02
in our account. We will pay our yearly building rent in December. Carol will do
the September treasurers report in October then Holly will take over.
Cindy, Kristi, Bev Reynolds, Holly, and Bernadette
will be going to the credit union to transfer names on our accounts. Holly will
make those arrangements.
List of Programs beginning FY 10/23.
November – Jan
December – Party
January – Cheryl – Star Potholders
February – Kristi – Bindings
March – Professional Tote Bag – Bernadette
April - Professional Tote Bag – Bernadette
April 23-26 – Quilt retreat in Las Cruces
(unconfirmed)
May – Cindy – Community Service Fidget Quilts
June – Pat
July – Jacki
August – Carol M.
September – Holly
Happy Birthday to Carol Bush.
Cindy Gregory
(Substitute Secretary)
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Over the Mountain Quilt Guild
Meeting Minutes
August 8, 2023
Present:
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Nine members |
Next meeting:
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September 12, 2023, 9:30 AM, In-Person meeting Mountainside Methodist Church |
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I.
Welcome/New Members
Meeting
called to order at 9:45 AM. We had nine
members attend the in-person meeting at Mountainside Methodist Church.
II.
Old Business
Defer
to Committee Reports.
III.
New Business
Holly passed out bookmarks advertising the San Juan Guild
show in October.
Susannah Faith will be moving to Oregon. September may be her last meeting. She will be missed.
The September meeting will be a potluck. There will be no formal program. Members should bring show and tell.
New Officers:
The following members have agreed to service as officers for
2024:
Bernadette Houghton, President
Cindy Gregory, Vice-President
Carol Meincke, Secretary
Holly Plugge, Treasurer
Carol Anderson, Sunshine
Jacki Albert, Community Service
There will be no Program chair. Cindy suggested everyone take a month to do a
program in 2024. Members agreed. There will be a sign up sheet at the
September meeting. December, May, and
September meetings do not need programs.
IV.
Committee Reports
President:
Holly led the meeting.
Secretary: Carol will send draft of minutes to Holly. Holly will post on website.
Treasurer: Carol Anderson presented the treasurers
report. We have $3,189.02.
Carol Anderson and Holly will work on updating the bank
signature card to reflect the current treasurer and president. The current card includes people who are no
longer on the board and/or are no longer members.
The guild will remain with Nusenda Credit Union.
Sunshine/Birthdays: We continue to send out birthday cards to members. Two birthdays in August.
Hospitality: No report. Everyone will continue to bring their own
lunches to meetings. The September
meeting will be a potluck.
Historian: No report.
Community Service:
Church quilt
The church charity quilt is finished and was presented to
the pastor at the meeting.
Fidget quilts
The guild members continue to make fidget quilts.
Habitat for
Humanity quilts
No report.
Membership:
Holly continues to work on the membership directory.
Our fiscal year ends in September. Dues are $50/member.
Program/Projects:
The August project was fidget quilts for charity. There will be no formal program in September.
Communications: No
report.
Miscellaneous:
2024 Retreat
Action: Cindy will
contact Threadbear about having a retreat in April 2024. The retreat will replace our normal meeting
and be similar to the one we had in May.
Show and Tell:
Several members brought show and tell. Holly took pictures.
Business meeting adjourned at 10:30 AM.
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Over the Mountain Quilt Guild
Meeting Minutes
June 13, 2023
Present:
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Eight members |
Next meeting:
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July 11, 2023, 9:30 AM, In-Person meeting Mountainside Methodist Church |
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I.
Welcome/New Members
Meeting
called to order at 9:30 AM. We had eight
members attend the in-person meeting at Mountainside Methodist Church.
II.
Old Business
Defer
to Committee Reports.
2023 Retreat
Eight people attended the OTM retreat at Threadbear in Las
Cruces May 9 - 12. Holly posted pictures
on the guild blog.
III.
New Business
Defer to Committee Reports.
IV.
Committee Reports
President:
Holly led the meeting.
Secretary: Carol will send draft of minutes to Holly. Holly will post on website.
Treasurer: Carol Anderson presented the treasurers
report. We have $3,275.49. We spent $240 on the retreat..
Sunshine/Birthdays: We continue to send out birthday cards to
members.
Hospitality: No report. Everyone will continue to bring their own
lunches to meetings. No potlucks because
of COVID concerns.
Historian: No report.
Community Service:
Church quilt
Holly is working on putting the binding on.
Fidget quilts
Cindy donated twelve fidget quilts to Brookdale Assisted
Living.
Habitat for
Humanity quilts
No report.
Membership:
Holly handed out a current membership directory. She will correct the typos.
Program/Projects:
Susannah led a tray project.
The August project will be fidget quilts for charity.
Communications: No
report.
Miscellaneous:
2024 Retreat
Action: Cindy will
contact Threadbear about having a retreat in April 2024. The retreat will replace our normal meeting
and be similar to the one we had this May.
Show and Tell:
No one brought show and tell this month (except Jan’s
nametag).
Business meeting adjourned at 10:15 AM.
March 14, 2023
Present:
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Eight members, one guest |
Next meeting:
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April 11, 2023, 9:30 AM, In-Person meeting Mountainside Methodist Church |
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I.
Welcome/New Members
Meeting
called to order at 9:30 AM. We had eight
members attend the in-person meeting at Mountainside Methodist Church. Holly brought a visitor.
II.
Old Business
Defer
to Committee Reports.
Retreat
The OTM retreat at Threadbear in Las Cruces will be May 9 -
12. Cindy needs to know how many people
will be going. Six people committed to
go at the meeting, several others were interested but not sure yet. The retreat
will replace the May meeting. The cost
will be $30.00 per person for the room.
The guild will pay for the room.
Hotel and food will be extra.
Holiday Inn Express is right around the corner from the shop and other
motels are nearby. Members could carpool
and bring a snack. Attendees will bring their own projects to work on.
III.
New Business
Defer to Committee Reports.
IV.
Committee Reports
President:
Holly led the informal meeting.
Secretary: Carol will send draft of minutes to Holly. Holly will post on website.
Treasurer: No report.
The treasurer position is open.
Sunshine/Birthdays: We continue to send out birthday cards to
members.
Hospitality: No report. Everyone will continue to bring their own
lunches to meetings. No potlucks because
of COVID concerns.
Historian: No report.
Community Service:
Church quilt
Lisa sent the completed blocks for the quilt to be donated
to the church. Some members started
putting the blocks together.
Fidget quilts
Cindy is still collecting fidget quilts to be donated to
Beehive Assisted Living. Several were
donated at the meeting.
Habitat for
Humanity quilts
One of the church members contacted Holly about providing
quilts for Habitat for Humanity home recipients. They would take quilt tops and get them
finished. They like to give recipients
several quilts when they move in to their new homes. We voted to provide some
of Kathryn’s quilt tops.
Holly will ask the church member to come to a future meeting
to talk about the project.
Kristi will also check with NMQA to see if they are
interested.
Cat beds
Susannah passed out several cases to be filled with fabric
scraps for cat beds donations.
Membership:
There was a motion to allow potential members to pay dues
for half a year if they join half way through the year. Motion passed.
Program/Projects:
We continued to work on pillowcases from last month. Some people brought their own projects to
work on.
Susannah will lead a Celtic knot project in April. She shared a book about the project and will
provide more information before the meeting.
We will skip the kite program for now.
Communications: No
report.
Miscellaneous:
We cannot store fabric in the church storeroom anymore. We found mice droppings in some of the
bins. Members were encouraged to take
some of the fabric and quilt tops home.
There may be more about this at future meetings.
Show and Tell:
Several members brought show and tell. Holly took pictures.
Business meeting adjourned at 10:15 AM.
September 13, 2022
Present:
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Nine members |
Next meeting:
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October 11, 2022, 9:30 AM, In-Person meeting Mountainside Methodist Church |
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I.
Welcome/New Members
Meeting
called to order at 9:45 AM. We had nine
members attend the in-person meeting at Mountainside Methodist Church.
Masks
will be required at future meetings as long as COVID is still active in the
community.
II.
Old Business
Defer
to Committee Reports.
III.
New Business
Defer to Committee Reports.
IV.
Committee Reports
President:
Kristi led the meeting.
Secretary: Carol will send draft of minutes to Kristi. Kristi will review and forward to Holly for
posting to website.
Starting next month, Carol will send the meeting minutes to
Holly as the new president.
Treasurer: Carol Anderson gave the treasurer’s
report. We have $3,260.73.
We will pay for the church space for entire year starting in
October.
The treasurer position is open.
Some members paid their dues for 2023 at the meeting. Cindy
will deposit checks tomorrow. Dues are $50.00 and are due October 1 (or by the
October meeting). Visitors will have their first month free.
Sunshine/Birthdays: We continue to send out birthday cards to
members. Three birthdays in September.
Hospitality: No report. Everyone will continue to bring their own
lunches to meetings. No potlucks because
of COVID concerns.
Historian: No report.
Community Service: No report.
Membership: No report.
Program/Projects:
We started the small notion zipper bag. Holly and Susannah led the project.
Susannah showed the group the project she has planned for
the October meeting. She will send out a
supply list before the next meeting. It is a pumpkin mug rug. She is planning more small projects for 2023.
Communications: No
report.
Board Elections:
The following members have been approved for 2023 guild
positions. Some positions have been
consolidated.
President, Historian, and Blogmaster – Holly P.
Vice-President – Bernadette
Secretary – Carol M.
Treasurer - Open
Membership – Bernadette
Programs and Sunshine – Susannah
Community Service – Lisa
Carol B. and Marilyn will help with Programs.
Kristi will help with Community Service
Show and Tell is part of Historian.
Show and Tell:
Silent Action - We picked two of Eileen Sudermann’s quilt
tops for the silent action. Bids started
at $20. We decided to continue to have silent auctions at future meetings for
the membership to purchase. Proceeds
will go to the guild treasury.
Quilts that are not auctioned off will be donated once they are finished.
We decided the guild should provide backing and batting for
the quilts to be donated.
Suggestions for donation recipients included the Veteran’s
Integration Center and various women’s shelters in the area.
Several members brought show and tell. Holly took pictures.
Business meeting adjourned at 10:15 AM.
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Over the Mountain Quilt Guild
Meeting Minutes
August 9, 2022
Present:
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Eleven members |
Next meeting:
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September 13, 2022, 9:30 AM, In-Person meeting Mountainside Methodist Church |
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I.
Welcome/New Members
Meeting
called to order at 9:45 AM. We had eleven
members attend the in-person meeting at Mountainside Methodist Church.
Masks
will be required at future meetings as long as COVID is still active in the
community.
II.
Old Business
Defer
to Committee Reports.
III.
New Business
Defer to Committee Reports.
IV.
Committee Reports
President:
Kristi led the meeting.
Secretary: Carol will send draft of minutes to Kristi. Kristi will review and forward to Holly for
posting to website.
Carol sent a thank you card to Bill Sudermann for the quilt
tops he brought to the meeting. She
purchased a gift card for Chili Hills restaurant in Edgewood to enclose in the
card. Holly sent Carol the address. Bill acknowledged that he received the gift
card at the meeting when he dropped off the quilts.
Treasurers Report: Carol Anderson gave the treasurer’s
report. We have $3,305.73.
We will pay for the church space for entire year starting in
October. Membership approved.
The new treasurer may look for a different bank.
Dues for 2023 will be collected starting in September. Dues are $50.00 and are due October 1 (or by
the October meeting).
Sunshine/Birthdays: We continue to send out birthday cards to
members. Two birthdays in August.
Hospitality: No report. Everyone will continue to bring their own
lunches to meetings. No potlucks because
of COVID concerns.
Historian: No report.
Community Service:
No report from Lisa about the 2020 (now 2022 or 2023) community
service project. She is assembling the
quilt.
Kristi showed the membership a small quilt from Kathryn that
we could donate to the church.
Membership:
We continued to discuss ways to increase membership.
Holly is making business cards for the club which will be
distributed to area quilt shops. She
will also set up a g-mail group for the guild.
We will contact the East Mountain Telegraph about doing an
article about our group. Contacting the
East Mountain Directory, East Mountain Living, and the East Mountain 411
Facebook group were other suggestions.
Cheryl suggested she contact a group she belongs to called
Sew Many Possebilities to see if any of their members would like to join our
group.
Holly won the drawing.
Program/Projects:
We continued working on the bargello table runner project.
The small notion zipper bag will be the September project.
Communications: No
report.
Board Elections:
The following members have been nominated for 2023 guild
positions. Some positions have been
consolidated.
President, Historian, and Blogmaster – Holly P.
Vice-President – Carol B.
Secretary – Carol M.
Treasurer and Membership – Cheryl
Programs and Sunshine – Susannah
Community Service – Lisa
Carol B. and Marilyn will help with Programs.
Kristi will help with Community Service
Show and Tell is part of Historian.
Elections will be held at the September meeting.
Show and Tell:
We started looking at the quilt tops Eileen Sudermann
started. There are quite a few. We did not look at them all. We decided to set aside some of them (maybe
10 per meeting) for a silent auction for the membership to purchase. Most of the rest will be donated once they
are finished.
We decided the guild should provide backing and batting for
the quilts to be donated.
Suggestions for donation recipients included the Veteran’s
Integration Center and various women’s shelters in the area.
Several members brought show and tell. Holly took pictures.
Business meeting adjourned at 10:45 AM.
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General Meeting Minutes
Over the Mountain Quilt Guild
Meeting Minutes
July 12, 2022
Present:
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Eleven members and several guests |
Next meeting:
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August 9, 2022, 9:30 AM, In-Person meeting Mountainside Methodist Church |
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I.
Welcome/New Members
Meeting
called to order at 9:45 AM. We had eleven
members and several guests attend the in-person meeting at Mountainside
Methodist Church.
Several
of the guests may become new members.
II.
Old Business
Defer
to Committee Reports.
III.
New Business
We received a thank you note from Beehive Homes for the
donated fidget quilts. Prior to the
meeting, Kristi sent out some photos of residents using the quilts. We may make some more fidget quilts at a
future meeting as Beehive Homes may want additional quilts for new residents.
Bill Sudermann brought several boxes of unfinished quilts
and quilt tops to the meeting. They were
made by his wife, Eileen. We volunteered
to finish the quilts so they can be donated.
IV.
Committee Reports
President:
Kristi led the meeting.
Secretary: Carol will send draft of minutes to Kristi
and Cindy. Kristi will review and forward
to Holly for posting to website.
Carol will send a thank you card to Bill Sudermann for the
quilt tops he brought to the meeting.
She will purchase a gift card for Chili Hills restaurant in Edgewood to
enclose in the card. Holly will send
Carol the address.
Treasurers Report: Carol Anderson gave the treasurer’s
report. We have $3,400.73.
Sunshine/Birthdays: We continue to send out birthday cards to
members.
Hospitality: No report. Everyone will continue to bring their own
lunches to meetings. No potlucks because
of COVID concerns.
Historian: No report.
Community Service:
Community:
No report from Lisa about the 2020 (now 2022) community
service project. She is assembling the
quilt.
Kristi showed the membership a small quilt that we could
donate to the church. She finished a
quilt that Kathryn started.
Membership:
Kristi confirmed the current membership list. Carol asked members present to verify their
contact information.
We discussed ways to increase membership.
Holly will make business cards for the club which will be
distributed to area quilt shops.
We will do more workshops.
We may bring in teachers to lead the workshops.
We will sponsor trunk shows by local quilters.
We will contact the East Mountain Telegraph about doing an
article about our group.
Bernadette won the drawing.
Program/Projects:
Carol Anderson led the program to make a bargello table
runner. We will continue working on the project in August.
Holly passed around some samples of items that could be done
as future projects. We decided the small
notion zipper bag would be the next project.
This will be the September project.
Communications: No
report.
Board Elections:
Nominations for 2023 will be held in August and elections in
September. We may consolidate some
positions until we build up our membership.
Show and Tell:
Several members brought show and tell. Holly took pictures.
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General Meeting Minutes
Over the Mountain Quilt Guild
Meeting Minutes
June 14, 2022
Present:
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Eleven members and several guests from Kathryn’s estate
sale |
Next meeting:
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July 12, 2022, 9:30 AM, In-Person meeting Mountainside Methodist Church |
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I.
Welcome/New Members
Meeting
called to order at 10:00 AM. We had eleven
members and several guests attend the in-person meeting at Mountainside
Methodist Church.
Several
of the guests may become new members.
II.
Old Business
Defer
to Committee Reports.
III.
New Business
We discussed how we want to pay Mountainside Methodist
Church for renting the space for our meetings.
We decided to keep paying month by month at least through September and
revisit the issue in October. The
advantage to paying month to month is that, if we need to cancel due to COVID
or some other reason, we can do that easily.
The advantage to paying annually is that we lock into a rate for the
year. The Church has mentioned raising
the rent for our meetings.
We discussed the fiscal year change. The fiscal year will end September 30. Dues will be due October 1 and can be
collected at the first October meeting. We
will start collecting dues in 2022. Dues
will be $50/year.
IV.
Committee Reports
President:
Kristi led the meeting.
Secretary: No report. Carol will send draft of
minutes to Kristi and Cindy. Kristi will
review and forward to Holly for posting to website.
Treasurers Report: Carol Anderson gave the treasurer’s
report. We have $3,440.54.
Sunshine/Birthdays: We continue to send out birthday cards to
members. No birthdays in June, one in
early July before the next meeting.
Hospitality: No report. Everyone will continue to bring their own
lunches to meetings. No potlucks because
of COVID concerns.
Historian: No report.
Community Service:
No report from Lisa about the 2020 (now 2022) community
service project.
Completed fidget quilts can be dropped off at Cindy
Gregory’s. They will be donated to the
Alzheimer’s unit at Beehive Homes in Edgewood.
They need 15 before they will distribute them to the residents. We may
donate to other locations after that.
Membership:
Kristi confirmed the current membership list.
We briefly discussed ways to increase membership. Members are asked to bring “fleshed out”
ideas to the July meeting for discussion.
Program/Projects:
Carol Anderson did a demonstration for a bargello table
runner. She passed out a supply list and will provide detailed instructions at
the July meeting.
Communications: No
report.
Board Elections:
Nominations for 2023 will be held in August and elections in
September.
Show and Tell:
Several members brought show and tell. Cindy Gregory took pictures.
March and April Meetings cancelled due to covid-19 Stay-at-home order
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February 13, 2020 - Meeting cancelled due to ice
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General Meeting Minutes
January 9, 2020
Present:
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See attendee list
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Next meeting:
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February 13, 2020, 9:30 AM, Mountainside Methodist Church
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I.
Welcome/New
Members
II.
Old Business
III.
New Business
IV.
Member Concerns
V.
Committee Reports
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General Meeting Minutes
General Meeting Minutes
secretary - Carol M
Community Service—Lisa P / Susanna F
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General Meeting Minutes
July 9, 2019
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August 13, 2019, 9:30 AM, Mountainside Methodist Church
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I.
Announcements
II.
Old Business
III.
New Business
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General Meeting Minutes
General Meeting Minutes
Over the Mountain Quilters’ Guild Meeting
April 9, 2019
Carol Bush called the meeting to order at 9:36 am. Two new members were
welcomed: Carol M. and Shirley W.
Carol B. expressed thanks to Rosie D. for the ceramic “boots” used for
transporting the Western-themed fat quarters to Eileen. Following the sad turn
of events, Beverly R. has expertly crafted this gifted fabric into a memorial quilt
for Eileen’s family. Carol B reminded the group of Eileen’s memorial service at 2
PM, April 27, Mountainside United Church. A reception will follow the service.
Beverly made available a book for members’ written wishes and signatures.
Old Business
Carol B noted that Gail Garber’s new design workbook for class attendees was
quite impressive. She also called attention to Ms. Garber’s excellent article in a
2018 issue of American Quilter magazine.
New Business
Carol B. noted two quilt shows coming up soon.
Thimbleweeds Quilters Annual Outdoor Show is held April 28, 2018, 10 AM
till 3 PM at Veterans’ Park, Rio Rancho, NM.
Quilt Fiesta Santa Fe at the NM State Capital Round House runs from April
26 to August 29, 9 AM – 5:30 daily.
Carol B. reported her displeasure at finding the large basket of discarded plastic
and paper lunch items after last month’s event. One goal of her presidency is to
make OTMWG a “greener” organization. For future events, members are asked
to bring and take away their own reusable plates and utensils. Several members
noted their experience with “go-green” lunch kits now available for pennies. A
short discussion of local recycling bins followed. The bin in Tijeras was noted.
Susanna F is reported to be recovering well following ankle reconstruction
surgery. She is expected to be walking again within three weeks. Wishes for
speedy recovery were expressed by all.
Committee Reports:
Treasurer… Bernadette reported a balance $4159.98 as of March 31, 2019,
following payment for the Garber event. It was noted that Ms. Garber will return
to give a “lecture” at our August meeting.
Membership… Kristi reported 21 members present at today’s meeting.
Bernadette won the fat quarter raffle. Two general raffle winners were Holly P.
and Beverly R.
Programs… Shelley distributed an 8 x 8-inch fabric to each member along with
rules for the 2019 “Ugly Fabric” Challenge. The finished block is due at our
August meeting. Prizes for the most creative entries will be presented, based
upon member votes.
Carol A. asked the “finishers” of Medallion Blocks 3 and 4 to come forward for
photos. Construction materials for Blocks 5 and 6 will be made available at our
May meeting.
Carol A. reviewed the OTMQG Handbook which includes all program plans and
important information for 2019. Membership Directory will be available in May.
The special project for May will be a nifty Scissors Pouch. Supply list was
distributed.
Sunshine Committee… Jacqueline C extended warmest birthday greetings to
Cindy G who also shouted out her warm wish for the happy birthday of
Jacqueline C, our own Sunshine chairman.
Show and Tell:
A wide array of projects was viewed. Photos taken by Holly P can be seen on
OTMQG’s blog.
The meeting adjourned at 10:15 AM for a “commotion” break and followed by
Jackie A’s instructions for the Charity Quilt project.
Members retreated to their sewing machines for work on the charity quilt.
Submitted by: Shirley Tomany
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General Meeting Minutes
Over the Mountain Quilters’ Guild Meeting
November 13, 2018
General Meeting Minutes
Over the Mountain Quilters’ Guild Meeting
October 9, 2018
Claudia Sanders called the meeting to order at 9:34 am. She called attention to the Meeting Minutes of September
11, 2018 posted at the front of the room for all to view. Claudia noticed that member handbooks did not have the
latest Bylaws included. She distributed the latest edition of bylaws as amended and approved on October 14, 2014.
Claudia expressed her sincere thanks to members who diligently worked to make last month’s Anniversary party a
great success. She commended Holly P on the outstanding coverage and photos of that event in the OTM blog.
Committee Reports:
Treasurer… Bernadette reported a balance $4,698.46 as of September 30, 2018.
Programs… In Marilyn’s absence, Holly P announced that the final two calendar block patterns would be distributed
at this meeting so members can complete their 2018 projects before year’s end. At the November meeting, Holly will
snap photos of each member’s accomplishments. Members were encouraged to stay and complete the extra project
offered this month by our Programs committee.. More than one raffle drawing will be made for prizes during the
sew-in session.
Community Service… Jacki reported that 15 quilts were delivered to the homeless shelter in September. The
recipients were extremely grateful. November will be the last month during which donations will be accepted for
2018. A bundle of fabric has been donated by Hipstitch Quilt Shop along with other generous contributions of
supplies by others. Jackie reminded members that lightly used quilts are also acceptable for this community service
project. In 2019 the format for donations will be changed. The “quilt as you go” system will be replaced by a specific
design for quilt tops. This design will be made available to members no later than the March, 2019 meeting. Kristi
and Jackie are offering to complete all machine quilting on pieced quilt tops that are being donated. Members need
only to provide the thread, batting, and backing fabric.
Membership… Cindy reported that seventeen members were present at today’s meeting. Lynette won the general
raffle; Shelly won the fat quarter raffle.
Sunshine… Tanya shouted out a happy birthday to members whose birthdays are celebrated in October.
New Business:
Claudia Sanders revealed the slate of nominees for 2019 elective officers for board members. They are:
President – Carol Bush
Vice President – Holly Plugge
Treasurer – Bernadette Houghton
Secretary – Shirley Tomany
Membership – Kristi King
Programs – Carol Anderson
Community Service – Jacki Albert
Special committee chairpersons will be appointed by the incoming president; volunteers are encouraged and most
welcome.
Show and Tell:
Six members showed projects that were completed in the past month.
Next Month’s Plan:
Holly P announced that Eileen will present full instructions for making a Jelly Roll Rug. Kathy clarified the methods
used in constructing this rug on two of her own creations. Members who have created these types of rugs chimed in
with variations that are familiar to them. All OTM members will be provided a list of supplies needed for this project
before the November meeting.
Carol A, the elective Programs Chairman, provided a sneak peek at a BOM project that her committee is considering
for 2019.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:32 am.
Following a short “commotion” break, members joined Holly P who demonstrated this month’s Extra Project, a tool
stand on 5x7-inch acrylic photo frame.
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Over the Mountain Guild Meeting
September 11, 2018
The meeting was called to order by Claudia Sanders at 9:35 a.m. It is the 20th Anniversary of
the Guild. To begin the meeting Claudia introduced one of the Founding Mothers and first
President, Annette Austin. Diana Sedler and Barbara Gary two of the early members, were
also introduced.
Committee Reports:
Treasurer: Bernadette was out of town and left the report with Claudia. As of August 31,
2018 the balance is $4,684.46.
Programs: Marilyn was absent. No report was made.
Membership: Kristi was filling in for membership as Cindy was preparing for the
anniversary festivities (thank you, Cindy). There were 21 members there today. There were
two guests today. Shelly won the fat quarter raffle.
Sunshine: A big happy birthday resounded for those in September.
Blog/roster: Holly said that all blog photos, show and tell photos were up on the blog.
Claudia asked all to think about becoming officers of the guild in 2019. A slate of candidates
is needed by next month’s meeting so that it can be voted on in November.
Memories Shared:
Claudia shared her touching memory of 9/11, a day that the guild met.
Kathryn, Carol Bush and Kathy K. also shared 9/11 memories.
Cindy, Kathryn, Susannah, Kathy K., Debra M., Shirley all told of the friendliness of the
group and how much it meant to them.
Founding Mother Annette told of how glad she was to be a part of the beginning of the guild
and was happy to be there.
The meeting was coming to a close and Claudia announced that Jackie would set up and
Holly B. was tear down for the Oct. 9 meeting. Help would be appreciated.
Cindy thanked Shelly and Lynette for assisting her in the anniversary celebration
preparations.
Meeting was adjourned at 10:20 am and all were encouraged to admire the quilt exhibit Carol
Bush and Nancy Ford arranged.
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General Meeting Minutes
Over the Mountain Guild Meeting
August 14, 2018
The meeting was called to order by Claudia Sanders at 9:30 a.m.
Minutes from the previous meeting are posted on the blog at otmquilt.blogspot.com.
Claudia informed us that this was not a business meeting.
Treasurer’s report: Bernadette Houghton reported the balance of the bank account as
$4,829.46 as of July 5th 2018.
Committee reports:
Programs: Planning demonstrations for the September anniversary meeting.
Suggestions were made for quick demos, for 15 minutes or less.
Today Marilyn Gampel will be gave a demonstration for developing a creative eye in
working with colors and textile design in our homes.
Holly will be demoing our October block. We are working on two blocks for September
and October, due to the 20th anniversary meeting in September.
Community Service: Kristy King has volunteered to quilt community service quilts.
Members may give her a quilt but they must supply batting and backing. They will be
returned to the member to do the binding and then given to Jacki Albert the community
service chairman.
Membership: Cindy Gregory passed out membership rosters to update membership
files. She announced 16 members were in attendance today. (Two more arrived later.)
Holly won the general raffle and Cindy won the fat quarters raffle.
Sunshine: Tanya Mangum announced that there were no August birthdays.
20th Anniversary plans:
Cindy Gregory asked us to let Lynette and her know if they are bringing a guest so they
will have a better idea of how many to plan for the potluck arrangements. We were
reminded to bring a placemat for ourselves and our guest(s). Remember to bring extra
food, too.
She also asked that we bring main dishes, veggies, and salads. We will be eating
around 11:30.
Carol Bush talked about the quilt display of quilts made from instructions at meetings
during the past 20 years. Be sure to include names of the quilter and year the quilt was
taught. They can be brought into the church on Monday afternoon, September 10th at
2:00 and no later than 5:00 PM. Carol and Nancy Ford are in charge of the display.
They can use some helpers.
Carol also has arranged for a reporter from “The Independent” to come to the meeting
and will be taking pictures.
Show and Tell: Many lovely quilts and blocks of the month were shown.
Announcements: There may be two of the founding mothers attending the party.
Also, a reminder that our storage space at the church is now located in a closet to the
left side of the stage.
An acting secretary(s) is needed for the remaining months of the year.
Next meeting is September 11th and will be the 20th anniversary celebration.
The meeting was adjourned by Claudia Sanders at 10: AM
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General Meeting Minutes
Over the Mountain Guild Meeting
July 10, 2018
The meeting was called to order by Claudia Sanders at 9:35 a.m.
Minutes for the previous meeting are posted on the brown board located on the stage, far-left.
They are also posted on the blog at otmquilt.blogspot.com.
Treasurer’s Report: Bernadette Houghton gave the Treasurer’s report. The balance of the
bank account is $4848.96.
Committee Reports
Programs:
Programs Committee is looking for presenters for mini-demos for the September
Anniversary party on Sept. 11.
Calendar pages are coming along.
August pattern is on the stage. Please note that all pages are there but the numbers on the
pages are incorrect. If anyone would like extra patterns Holly Plugge has some or you can
email her and she will send them to you.
Holly P will continue to send the next month supply list to Claudia so she can email it to
membership as that has worked well.
Community Service: Jacki Albert is not here, but if you have a Community Service quilt to
turn in, please see Claudia.
Membership – Cindy Gregory announced that there were 18 members in attendance
including 1 new member, Shirley Tomany. Amy Woolley won the general raffle and the fat
quarter raffle was won by Cindy Gregory.
Sunshine: Tanya Mangum announced the July Birthdays: Kristi King,
Debra La Comette, Eileen Suderman, Rosie Dorsey, Shelly Miller, Kathryn Fuller, Jean
Sinclair, Carol Schorr
Discussions:
Please be thinking about programs and officers for 2019. Job descriptions may need to be
updated. If anyone would like to volunteer to be the nominating chairperson, please see
Claudia.
Our 20th anniversary party is coming up on September 11. Volunteers are needed for various
jobs. Cindy G and Lynette R have taken on the duties of the potluck. There is no food theme,
but Main Dishes, Sides and Salads are most welcome. Dessert will be provided. Programs
committee is working on demos. Claudia has spoken to Christy about the need for extra
tables and chairs that day. Guests are welcome. Please bring an extra placemat and food for
your guests.
Thank you to today’s set-up crew: Eileen and Tanya. As no one signed up for take-down, we
all need to pitch in. Thanks to all who help.
We have 5 weeks before our next meeting, which is August 14, 2018.
We will have Show and Tell and then take a break before the program starts to shop at our
rummage sale.
Thank you to Nancy Ford and Tanya Mangum for helping with Show and Tell today.
The meeting was adjourned by Claudia Sanders at 10:00 AM.
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General Meeting Minutes
General Meeting Minutes
Over the Mountain Guild Meeting
April 10, 2018
The meeting was called to order by Claudia Sanders at 9:35 a.m.
Minutes for the previous meeting were posted on the brown board located on the stage, far-left. They are also posted on the blog at otmquilt.blogspot.com.
Treasurer’s Report: Our Treasurer Bernadette Houghton, reported that the balance of the checking and savings accounts combined is $5018.64
Community service: Jacki Albert announced that we will be working on our community quilt this month.
Programs: Marilyn shared this months tulip patterns on the board. Next month, Betty from Ryan’s will show us how to enhance pictures with threading. She will also bring a gift certificate to give away after the tutorial.
Sunshine: Happy birthday to Cindy Gregory, Kathleen Spradley, and Susannah Faith!
Membership – Cindy Gregory announced that there were 20 members in attendance.
Raffle winners were: Marilyn Gampel won the general raffle.
The fat quarter raffle was won by Holly Bierman.
Announcements:
Thank you for the set up and take down volunteers, we appreciate your help.
The meeting was closed by Claudia Sanders at 10:00 a.m.
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General Meeting Minutes
Over the Mountain Guild Meeting
March 13, 2018
The meeting was called to order by Claudia Sanders at 9:35 a.m.
Minutes for the previous meeting were posted on the brown board located on the stage, far-left. They are also posted on the blog at otmquilt.blogspot.com.
Treasurer’s Report: Our Treasurer Bernadette Houghton, reported that the balance of the checking and savings accounts combined is $5032.87
Community service: Jacki Albert has suggested making ‘quilt as you go’ log cabin lap quilts and/or pillow cases for Joy Junction(a non profit company that serves the homeless)
Programs – Eileen says everything is going well.
Sunshine: Happy birthday to Jacquelyn C. and Nicole S.
Membership – Cindy Gregory announced that there were 22 members in attendance.
Raffle winners were: Susannah Faith for the general raffle.
The fat quarter raffle was won by Carol Anderson.
Announcements:
The retractable extension cords are here to make setup/tear-down easier.
Show and Tell followed.
The meeting was closed by Claudia Sanders at 10:18 a.m.
General Meeting Minutes
Over the Mountain Guild Meeting
- Table setup
good/bad. Most raised their hands in vote for the table set up,
Holly Plugge, Kathrine and Darrell Fuller set up the tables this morning.
- Email questionnaire
response was reviewed. Sandra thanked all who participated and said
she would summarize what were the topics that were most brought up.
- Vote taken, needs to
stand. Majority rule. We cannot have one or two people
overrule what the majority has already voted for. This is why we
have bylaws and a board.
- This year’s quilt has
been instructional for the group. The quilt that the majority voted
for has a pattern and it was made available to guild members who were
willing to purchase it.
- Shelly will not be
available for hospitality 2018 – so the only big spreads will be
anniversary and Christmas. Members encouraged to bring their own
snacks. Also we can still bring in goodies to share, just make sure
to clean up and remove any leftovers. Members thanked Shelly Miller for
all she has done in her role with hospitality.
- Bylaws might need a
second look for review
- Table set up should
less clique oriented. Janitors will set up tables going forward at
no additional cost. The offer of setting up
the tables by the church janitors was recanted. We will have to set
up the large rectangle tables ourselves or pay a HUGE fee to the church
to have them do it.
- Guest and new member
recognized – Kristy King- new member.
- Treasurer report was
announced by Carol Anderson
- Programs today was a
discussion of log cabin border by Carol Anderson. Several
brought their finished tops to share with the group
- Hospitality anniversary
last month review, next month is pumpkin month foods, Christmas will be
pot luck.
- Cindy presented winners
of drawings and 27 members were present. Jean Sinclair won general
drawing, fat quarter drawing by Holly Bierman
- Birthdays for October
were announced.
- New officers for 2018
announced.
- Community service
raffle for sewing machine – Jackie Albert winner.
- Susannah told the group
about her recent illness
- Show and tell
- Lisa Pries – Lynn
announcing store specials
- Commotion
- Job Descriptions – can
be found in two places – in your packet you get at the beginning of the
year and on our website.
- Submitted by Janet Robey
and Sandra Philbrick
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Over the Mountain Monthly Meeting
OTMQG Meeting notes from April 11th, 2017
- None noted
- Sandra thank you for
volunteers today
- Reports
- Treasurer Carol
Anderson – end of March balance of $4,590.35
- Sunshine – Janet
announced April birthdays
- Hospitality
- Nancy – Thanks for 50+
school bags made
- Shelly – Thanks Carol
for bringing soup
- Membership – Cindy –
- Holly Plugge won
membership drawing
- Holly Bierman won
plaid fat quarters
- Community Service
- Everyone present
worked on the Community Service quilts. Eileen and Bev worked very
hard on making it easy for guild members to get them done. There
were several prizes given out each hour and it was a productive day.
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Jalene Collins won the general raffle and Sandra Philbrick won the fat quarters.
