President's News & Secretary's Report

PWQ Guild Minutes

December 6th 2010

Christmas Party

At 6:30pm Vicki Becker welcomed the 55 members and one guest to the Christmas Party which was held at the Carriage House Restaurant, Pueblo.

 

Secretary Report approved by: Sue Longsdorf, 2nd by Betty Yergert

Treasurer Report approved by: Virginia Biggs, 2nd by Carla Wendler

 

New Business

It is proposed that the membership dues be increased from $24 to $25 annually. The due fees pay for guest speakers, July social, Christmas Party dinner and sundry supplies.

 

Motion: Mary Richardson, 2

nd Alta Swaine, motion carried.
 

Vicki gave a thank you to all that have contributed to the guild meetings this past year, including Patsy Morris and Evie Sheldon for writing the guild blog. Those who have helped set up for the meeting, brought refreshments and gave the BOM. Those who helped with the craft fair especially Katya Holen who took donated items to Denver to sell. To Carolyn Collette for collecting and distributing the pillowcases, also thank you to Judy Visalli for collecting and donating the luv quilts. Thank you to all PWQ members for a wonderful year.

 

A big thank you to the Christmas committee:

Jodi Gullo

Sue Longsdorf

Joey Snow

Caroline Nibble

 

A special thank you and personal gift was given by Vicki to each of the other board members:

 

  Jennifer Drake - Vice President

  Ronda Dobek - Treasurer

  Helen Cherry - Secretary

 

The 2011 board was introduced to the PWQ

  Evie Sheldon - President

  Barbara Martinez - Vice President

  Nina Stevens - Treasurer

  Carla Wendler - Secretary

 

Christmas Festivies began with games and dinner.

 

PWQ prizes were awarded to the following:

 

In house: Marilyn Rolen, Sandy Mcdonald, Marilyn Vigil

BOM: 32 blocks were given to Nina Stevens

FQ: 20 FQ were given to Joey Snow

Name Tag: Helen Cherry

 

President blocks were presented to Vicki Becker

 

BOM demonstrated by Bernie

 

The Luv quilt end of year prize was given to Rachael Ofer.

 

An enjoyable evening ended at 9pm

Minutes were reported by Helen Cherry for the December Meeting.
 
  

Presidents Newsletter

Season’s Greetings!
 

This is my last newsletter for 2010 and it has been a pleasure being your President for the year. The board hopes that you enjoyed the programs that were presented this year and I’m sure we will continue to have excellent programs for our guild in the future. Continue to make the LUV quilts as they are a needed item for our community and wounded veterans.

Our Christmas Party will be held on Monday, December 6th @ 6:30 p.m. at the Carriage House in Pueblo – 419 W 14th St, Pueblo, CO.

Directions:
 Take Hwy 50 East
 Take I-25 South
 Take the 13th St Exit (Exit 99B)
 Turn right onto N Grand Ave
 Take 1st left onto W 14th St
 419 W 14th St is on the right

Remember to bring a $15 gift exchange (please wrap or use gift bag). Participation is voluntary.
  
November’s BOM: Presented by Virginia Byrd. Patterns will be available at the sign-in table if you have not received one.

Craft Fair/Silent Auction results:
 Craft fair $ 312.75
 Money from Katya (Denver) $ 212.50
 Money in envelope from you $ 34.00
 In house silent auction $ 498.75
  Total $1,058.00
 Sales Tax - 24.00
 Net Sales $1,034.00



2011 PWQ Board 
 President – Evie Sheldon
 Vice-President – Barbara Martinez
 Secretary – Carla Wendler
 Treasurer – Nina Stevens

President’s Block – patterns have been emailed and some will be available at the Christmas party. You may turn these in at anytime as I won’t be working on this immediately due to other quilt priorities.


Fat Quarter drawing: Snowflakes or Snowmen  
BOM: Bernie Villanueva will demonstrate January’s BOM.

No LUV quilts or Show ‘n’ Tell for this meeting

LUV Quilt requirements – minimum 36x36 

 
 

LUV Quilts/Pillowcases
 2009 LUV Quilts: 60 2010 LUV Quilts: 75 YTD
  2010 Pillowcases: 80 YTD 

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Vicki Becker, President

November 2010 Meeting

November Meeting was a combination of a Silent Auction, regular meeting and then a showing of our work.  

The RED/WHITE/BLUE quilt is a wounded warrior quilt for the retreat at Westcliffe, Co. Each month members make the red/white/blue block of the month. Tuesday night group then pieces them together and quilts them.

A challenge of "Four Seasons" was  won by Evie, our new 2011 President.  Congratulations !!!!

 Many brought quilts to share. 

Block of the month for November

October 2010 Meeting

The President Vickie calls the meeting to order.

Patsy assisted due to a couple of officers were unable to attend this meeting helping at check in and during the drawings.

The Christmas Committee gave out the information we needed and with candy as a gentle reminder to us of the facts. (You do know that chocolate is a quilting tool! ! !)
Sounds like it is going to be fun!!!

The Guild made a quilt for the proprietors of The Solid Ground where we have our meetings. It was presented to them

Pillowcases still being made, collected and distributed.

The Craft Sale is getting more items...Looks like we will have lots of great items!...Now we need the buyers.



Block of the Month for November -
notice the 2 background colors this will make another dimension to the quilt when sewn together.

Block of the month for October - looking good - Patsy distributing to the winner of the blocks, there were two.

Many Sew and Share delights were shown (see more by using the photo link)

President's Newsletter

Quote: If I stitch fast enough does it count as aerobic exercise?


Our next meeting will be held on Monday, October 4th @ 7:00 p.m. at the Solid Ground Restaurant, 412 S McCulloch Blvd. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.

Our program for October is Sydney Risley from Lady Bug Quilts. She will be presenting “Take Care” - Let’s put a new light on what you can do on a daily basis to “take care” as you work on your quilting and craft related projects.

September’s BOM: Presented by Heidi Gard. Patterns will be available at the sign-in table if you have not received one.

Quilt Challenge
• Theme – Four Seasons
• No larger than 18x18
• Does not have to be a quilt
• Can work as a team
• Judging will be held at the November 1st meeting

Craft Fair – It’s around the corner! (October 9th & 10th) The October 4th meeting will be the last time to turn any items in.

Nominating Committee – Judy Visalli and Matie Taylor have volunteered for the Nominating Committee. Thanks to both of you! They will be asking for volunteers to be on our board. Please consider being on the board. We will elect our new officers at the November meeting. 2011 is our 10th year Anniversary as a guild.  

Christmas Party:
• December 6, 2010 (Time TBD)
• At the Carriage House in Pueblo (directions will come later)
• Cost: Member $7.00 Guest: $22.00
• Payment due by November 1st
• Buffet style dinner
• $15.00 gift exchange

 


Fat Quarter drawing: Pink  
BOM: Judy Visalli will demonstrate November’s BOM.
Refreshments:
  Snacks: Faye Kimball and Chris Magan Drinks: Sandra Barringer 
Set-up: - Will need volunteers – Please arrive at 6:00 p.m.  
Takedown: we would like everyone to help in the take-down (putting chairs away)

LUV Quilt requirements – minimum 36x36 

 
 
LUV Quilts/Pillowcases
 2009 LUV Quilts: 60 2010 LUV Quilts: 73 YTD
  2010 Pillowcases: 74 YTD 
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Attendance
 Members signed in: 40  
 Visitors and non-members: 8
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Vicki Becker
President, Pueblo West Quilters Guild
 

September 13, 2010

President Vicki called the meeting to order.  The restaurant quilt was displayed and will be given to Solid Ground owners at a later date for use of their building.

Reminder was given that the  PW guild quilt challenge is due at the November meeting. The largest it can be is 18" x 18" and all four seasons must be on the quilt. It does not have to be a quilt, can be anything you wish to make. 

A brief summary of the Christmas party was given.

Vicki asked for volunteers to be on a committee for nominating members for the new 2011 board. No one volunteered to form the committee or be on the board. 

A reminder was also given for Craft Fair donations which will be the guilds fund raiser for the year. The Craft Fair will be at Pueblo West High School October 9 and 10, 2010.

The Wounded Warrior Quilt for the month was shown.

Dixie Moorcroft entered this machine embroidered quilt into the Colorado State Fair & won BEST OF SHOW. It is a beautiful quilt.

Sew and Share was and always is enjoyed by all members!!!

Block of the Month drawing for the blue/white log cabin blocks was divided between two winners.  Heidi presented the November block.

Cheryl Phillips from Montrose, Colorado was our presenter for the evening.  She has a unique system for making quilts and demonstrated many of her techniques to members.

President's Newsletter

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

Quote: Quilting is my passion ... chocolate comes in a close second.

Our next meeting will be held on Monday, September 13 @ 7:00 p.m. at the Solid Ground Restaurant, 412 S McCulloch Blvd. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.

Our program for September is Cheryl Phillips. She will be doing a trunk show on her patterns. She will also have things for sale!

August’s BOM: Log cabin quilt block presented by Katya Holen. Patterns will be available at the sign-in table if you have not received one.

Craft Fair – It’s getting closer! (October 9th & 10th) If you have items to turn in please turn them in as soon as you can. October 4th will be the last day to turn in items for the craft fair.

Nominating Committee – It’s that time of year again in which we need a Nominating Committee to get members willing to serve on next year’s board. Please think about being on the committee this year or being on the board. We will elect our new officers at the November meeting.
 
Fat Quarter drawing: Oriental  
BOM: Heidi Gard will demonstrate October’s BOM.
Refreshments:
  Snacks: MaryAnn McSchooler and Rachel Opfer Drinks: Renee Kern 
Set-up: - Keta Luizza and Barb Martinez – Please arrive at 6:00 p.m.  
Takedown: we would like everyone to help in the take-down (putting chairs away)

LUV Quilt requirements – minimum 36x36 

 
 
LUV Quilts/Pillowcases
 2009 LUV Quilts: 60 2010 LUV Quilts: 71 YTD
  2010 Pillowcases: 73 YTD 
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Attendance
 Members signed in: 45  
 Visitors and non-members: 9
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Vicki Becker
President, Pueblo West Quilters Guild
 

August 2, 2010 Meeting

Meeting was called to order by President Vicki. The treasurer's report and minutes were approved.

Update on the donation quilt for the restaurant was given by Vicki, it has been quilted and is now being bound.

The square in a square class was discussed and members were reminded of dates for it.

Reminder was given for our quilt challenge which is due at the November meeting. You must use all four seasons and it can not be any larger than 18" x 18".

LUV Quilts and pillowcases were shared.

BOM drawing was held. BOM Demo for September was given by Katya.

Sew and Share was enjoyed by all.

Sharon Scholtzhauer an award winning ART QUILTER was our guest speaker. She shared her techniques with the guild on juried art quilts.

Next meeting Monday Sept 12, 2010 7:00 P.M.