Friday, November 19, 2010

SSQG November 18, 2010 Meeting Minutes


Sassi Strippers Quilt Guild Nov. 18, 2010 Meeting Minutes
Held at The Jones Creek Library, Baton Rouge, La.


The meeting was called to order at 6:35pm by Vice President Becky Fincher who welcomed all members in attendance.  President Linda Baumann arrived 10 minutes later.

Secretary’s report was summarized and motion was made to accept last month's minutes by Dee Jeffers and seconded by Glenda Parks. Accepted by the membership.

Committee reports:
·       Treasurer Paula St. Romain was not in attendance so a report was not given.
·       Mystery quilts. All nearly finished. New one to be started next year
·       Valerie Barth still accepting cards.
·       Becky Fincher still accepting pull tabs.
·       Merlene Lewis donated another 28 preemie quilts.  Our SSQG has now donated 136 preemie blankets as of this date to the hospital.
·       UFO challenge will continue next year. Jessie Comeaux will again oversee.
·       Glenda Parks will develop another round robin challenge quilt. 

Birthday ideas for next year were discussed.  Favored were blocks or strips.  Strips are leading the vote.

Complements on our Quilt show continue to be received.  It was noted that other libraries in the region are now displaying quilts.  Jones Creek Library will host SSQG’s show for two months in 2011.

The Guild Christmas Party was discussed.  It has been scheduled for a 6:30pm reservation on 16 December 2010 at Magnolia Grill 13214 Coursey Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70817 for our guild festivities. Quilting related gifts will be exchanged.  $15-20 gift..   If you would like to preview the menu, one may be found online at http://www.magnoliagrill.org/ .  It is not necessary to pre-order your meal. Please RSVP to Becky Fincher

Donations are being accepted by Jessie Comeaux for future door prizes.

The SSQG is soliciting ideas for programs for next year, both formally scheduled ones and informal backup presentations.

Fat quarter winner drawing winner was Becky Fincher.

Show and tell was held

The guild played the L-R-C (left-right-center) game.  Members brought 5-inch squares and rolled the dice in a hotly contested battle to win all the squares.

Meeting was adjourned at 8:15pm.
Members present were:  Attendance was not taken
Respectfully Submitted,  
Valerie Valle for Karol Guidry, Secretary

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