February Meeting Minutes
Minutes of February 8, 2010 meeting of the Heart of Dixie Quilter’s Guild, as taken by Patty Frye, submitted by Meg McKinney.
The February 8, 2010, meeting was called to order by Mary Ann Raley, President. A presentation of the Heart Ball quilt was made to the Heart Association. The quilt was pieced by Carol Sirokman and Jeanette Reddick, and quilted by Diana Kennedy. The Heart Association gave a thank you to the guild, and a payment.
Guild Business:
Meg McKinney will be the new secretary.
The January 2010 meeeting minutes were approved.
Beth Arnett, treasurer, reported a balance of $2,625.26 in the bank.
The annual retreat will be held March 19-21, at Ivy Creek Bed and Breakfast. Cost is $175. See Linda Layfield or Diana Kennedy for further information.
The block of the month, a heart for February, was presented with instructions.
The friendship quilt blocks’ kits are available for $3.00 from Lila Barton, and due at the May meeting. There are A and B blocks. See Beth Arnett for blocks.
Beth Arnett will be chairman of School Days.
UFO Winners for the past year are, Diana Kennedy for 1-25 UFO’s completed, winning a $50 gift certificate; and Ginny Stevens for 25 or more UFO’s. Prize amount not recorded.
Old Business: Secret Sisters will be revealed at the March meeting, and drawing for new sisters will be done at that time.
Next year’s Heart Quilt committee persons are: Patty Frye, chairman; Ginny Stevens and Elaine Rasco, members.
A program learning to make pillow cases was given by Linda Layfield.
Members present: 19; 1 visitor, Stephanie Childers.
Show and Tell items shown by Elaine Rasco, Lisa Williams, Emily Kennedy.
Respectfully submitted,
Meg McKinney, Secretary
Heart of Dixie Quilter’s Guild
2/8/1020.
