06.14.2017 May Meeting Minutes

May 20, 2017 1-4pm

Mulqueens Sewing Center (Mesa)

Welcome

• Introduction of new members & guests

Secretary Report

• Approval of April 2017 meeting minutes

• Reminder of Sip-n-Sew in 2 weeks, May 31st

• Drop in/leave as it fits your schedule, 5:30-8

• Bring your slow sewing (no machines)

• Order food/drinks from the cafe

• Camelback Village Racquet Club, 4444 E Camelback

• Tell the front desk you’re with PHXMQG and are meeting in the conference room

President Report

• June Meeting Info

• Need Demo Day Volunteers for August

• Thank you to Amber

• MQG Info

• Charity quilt colors and info is out

• Quiltcon website has lots of info.  Check it out and book your hotel now!

• Block Lottery

• Draw raffle ticket for May winner

• June Block - house block (free on craftsy) scrappy with the opportunity to fussy cut door and windows!

• Sip N Sew (Evites will go out)

Treasurer Report

• Balance as of last meeting $3433.26

• Money in: $0

• Money out: $63.00

• New balance: $3370.26

Committee Announcements

• Block of the Month [Melissa]

• Present this month's block

• Swap [Ana]

• Casserole Swap will be held after general meeting

• Announce next swap

• Challenge [Kirsten]

• 2nd Quarter Challenge Reminder

• 3rd qtr will be challenge using Carries fabric

• Charity [Sharon]

• Quiltcon

• Other

• Bee [Nancy/Mary]

• Bee meets after meeting/before workshop

• Hospitality [Amber]

Door Prize Drawing

• Prizes/Sponsors this month

• Winners

Other Announcements

• SHOW & TELL--What makes your piece modern?

• Swap

• Vitamin D Bee

• Block Lottery

WORKSHOP:  Lindsay Neill of Pen & Paper Patterns. Nelson

Adjournment