Heart of Dixie Quilters Guild

Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., January 9, 2012, by Dianna Kennedy, in the absence of president Stephanie Childers.

New officers were installed for 2012:  Stephanie Childers (President), Jill Dailey (1^st VP), Linda Layfield (2^nd VP), Mary Ann Raley (Secretary), Mary Helen McKinley (Treasurer).

Treasurer’s report:  $1,697.94.  After a short discussion, it was determined that Mary Ann Raley should order new checks for the guild.

The Spring 2012 retreat was discussed.  It will be March 22/23-25, 2012, at Sunset Inn and Retreat in Southside.  Cost is $225 for three nights, $165 for two.  Checks are to be made payable to the Sunset Inn.

Fat Quarters for 2012 were decided upon.  February – pink; March – green; April – spring flowers; May – black & white; June – white on white; July – Christmas; August – food; September – water; October – animals; November – red/white/blue; December – polka dots; January 2013 – your choice.

Linda Layfield announced a change to the UFO Challenge for the next year.  Rather than running from March to February, it will run from March 2012 through November 2012 (last date to Show & Tell), with the prizes awarded at the December 2012 meeting/party.  New lists for 2012 are to be turned in to Emily Kennedy at the February meeting.

Mary Alice Hart announced that more blocks for the friendship quilt are needed.

A motion to approve the revised bylaws was made by Linda Layfield (seconded by Karen Bean). The vote carried.

It was decided that because of various problems with the church, the Guild meetings will be moving to another location as soon as one can be located.

Mary Ann Raley announced that a ‘Guild store’ will be established at www.cafepress.com for guild t-shirts.

Linda Layfield announced that we will be making arrangements for guild pins to be purchased for $5.00, after a $75.00 set up fee, from The Pin Peddlers.

The refreshment list for 2012 was passed out for sign up.

Linda Layfield reminded the group that 2012 dues are due no later than the March meeting, and the dues have been reduced to $20 per year.  Linda also encouraged the members to make quilts for donation to the St. Vincent’s East NICU, and reminded us to please label the quilts with at least the name of the guild.

Linda also gave out the first block for the 2012 BOM.  It will be a Christmas quilt.

The Alabama Quilt Symposium 2012 was announced, scheduled for June in Hoover.

The February work day is scheduled for February 4, and the cutting station project class will be held at that time.

Jill Daily taught a class on various types quilt bindings, including several very good tips.

There twelve members present.  Mary Alice Hart won the Fat Quarter Drawing.  Following Show & Tell, meeting was adjourned.