December 2012 Meeting Minutes

QBTB Guild December Meeting Minutes
December 19, 2012
Birthdays were celebrated:     Rose Flannigan   December 9
                               Pat Shafer   December 19
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
    SPRING RETREAT:   Balance is due no later than January 23.
    FALL RETREAT:  14 people are signed up so far for the October 10-13 Fall Retreat
    BAGS FOR BEADS OF COURAGE:  More labels are available from Mardell
        About 228 bags have been completed
RAFFLE DRAWING:
    About 1200 tickets were sold
    Winner:   Mardell Buffington
CHALLENGE QUILTS:
    Many wonderful and creative quilts were shared
        Mary—C for Christmas            Jackie---O for Owls
        Delores—D for Dragon flies            Joyce---P for porcelain Punch
        Heather—E for Eggs                Vickie---R for Reindogs
        Barbara—I for Ice Skates                  Kim---S for Sea Urchin
        Carole—J for Janice                Norma Jean---T for Tea for Two
        Dorothy---M for Mariners Compass        Sandy---V for Victory Quilt
        Mary---O for Orange                Pat---X for Hugs and Kisses
    If you were unable to finish your Challenge Quilt, bring it in January
    Bring your ideas in January for our next challenge.


SHOW AND TELL:
    Carole, Delores, Judy, Norma Jean shared some beautiful work.  Norma Jean had completed two from one and presented one of the quilts to Pat.
CHRISTMAS PARTY:    Delicious desserts and beverages were served and members enjoyed some socializing time.

JANUARY MEETING:  WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23
    This will be an evening for Guild Members to learn some new techniques.
    Heather, Mary B., Delores, and Barbara K. will present mini classes.
    BALANCE DUE FOR SPRING RETREAT.

Jan Jansen, Secretary