PHXMQG Meeting Agenda

September 16, 2017 1-4pm

Mulqueens Sewing Center (Mesa)

Welcome

• Introduction of new members & guests

• Welcome Julie & Kathleen!

Secretary Report

• Approval of August 2017 meeting minutes

• Next sip n sew will be scheduled and eVites sent to members; good turnout at last one

President Report

• October Meeting Info - quilt photos at Veterans’ Oasis Park 3-6pm for good lighting

• Project bags - $12 each (less than what was announced at meeting! Sale!)

• Block Lottery

• Draw raffle ticket for September winner

• October Block:  Economy blocks in a Halloween fabrics!

• Save the date for AMH workshop March 30th (pm) lecture on color theory; Sat March 31st all day workshop “Valuable Lessons”

• Vote on board for 2018.  Slate is as follows

• President:  Amber Eilers

• VP:  Cristy Fincher

• Secretary:  Erynn Truex

• Treasurer: Sara Brown

• Vote results: Fawna made a motion to approve the slate, Ana seconded, motion was approved - congrats new board!

• New board will start setting up committees and appointing chairs to ensure 2018 is planned and set by end of the year!

• New board:  anything you want to address with membership?

• Q3 challenge - present and vote on winner, guest judge Carrie Bloomston!!

• Congrats Erika!

• Destash fees will be refunded

• AQG will be notified that the Destash has been cancelled

Treasurer Report

• Balance as of last meeting $3769.66

• Money in: $150.00; 3 new members, t-shirt sales, destash tables

• Money out: $690.86; project bags, domain renewal, PayPal fees

• New balance: $3208.80

Committee Announcements

• Block of the Month [Melissa]

• Present this month's block

• Next year’s BOM will be from Lindsey for $5, her new pattern

• PayPal link will be announced when it is online

• Swap [Ana]

• Pillowcase Swap will be held after general meeting

• Announce next swap - Boxy Pouch

• Challenge [Kirsten]

• No Q4 challenge due to holidays!

• Charity [Sharon]

• Quiltcon blocks due today.

• Bee [Nancy/Mary]

• Bee meets after meeting/before workshop

Door Prize Drawing

• Prizes/Sponsors this month - Thank you Warm & Natural for the queen-sized battings

• Winners

• Carol, Nedra, and Erika - congrats!

Other Announcements

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

• Swap

• Vitamin D Bee

SEASON 2:  THE GREAT PHX MODERN QUILTING BEE

Adjournment