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March Zoom Show and Tell -- Merlene

      

 

February 18, 2021 Minutes

 

SSQG Meeting Minutes

Thursday, February 18, 2021

Minutes taken by Cheryl M.

http://sassistrippersquiltguild.blogspot.com

1. President/Call to order (Pam T.) – ZOOM meeting – 6:39 pm.

2. Sign In, Welcome to Members and Guests – No guests. Members present: Karol G., Pam T., Cheryl M., Robin C., and Valerie K.

3. Reading of the minutes and motion to accept –

   1. Motion made by: Valerie K.

   2. Motion seconded by: Robin C.

   3. Accepted by membership? - yes

4. Reports of officers and committees

   1. Treasurer’s report (Pam T.) – Treasurer not present, no report. It was decided that it was more cost effective to purchase a few checks at a time versus a box of 100 checks since we don’t write that many checks.

   2. Beginning Balance: $1,282.13

   3. Deposits:

   4. Expenditures:

   5. Ending Balance: $1,282.13

   6. Motion to accept:

      1. Motion made by: Cheryl M.

      2. Motion seconded by: Karol G.

      3. Accepted by membership? - yes

   1. VP/Programming (Dee J.) – no report

   2. Secretary (Cheryl M.) – no report

   3. Historian (Marilyn H.) – no report

   4. Blog (Marilyn H.) – members can send pictures of finished quilts to go on blog site for all to see.

   5. Unfinished Projects (UFOs – Valerie K.) – Valerie will be taking the prize box to those who finished UFO quilts in 2020 and in January 2021.

   6. Tabs (Cheryl M.) – have quite a few tabs saved up and will check with Ronald McDonald House when things are more open in New Orleans due to Covid19.

   7. Door Prizes (Valerie K.) – Robin, Cheryl, and Karol. Valerie will be delivering door prizes.

   8. Just Do It (Pam T.) – no report

   9. Quilt Show (SSQG membership) – no report

   10. Charity Quilts (Merlene L. & Karen W.) – no report

   11. Red/White/Blue Quilts (Sharon H./Mynan G.) – no report

5. Unfinished Business: Cheryl contacts the Jones Creek library monthly as to when a meeting room will be available after the renovation. Still no definite word on when, but Ms. Yvonne thinks it will be soon.

6. New business: Pam asked that all members let her know of any ideas they have for presentations.

7. Program – A virtual tour “Native American Quilts” featuring the quilts of Almira ‘Buffalo Bone’ Jackson. This is one of many virtual tours offered by the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian.

8. Show and Tell: Cheryl and Valerie

9. Announcements –

1. Next meeting – Thursday, March 18, 2021 on Zoom

1. Adjournment – 7:40 p.m.

January Zoom Show and Tell

 

SSQG November Zoom Meeting Minutes

 

SSQG Meeting Minutes

Thursday, November 19, 2020

Minutes taken by __Marilyn

http://sassistrippersquiltguild.blogspot.com

1. President/Call to order (Cheryl M.) – ZOOM meeting – 6:30 pm.

2. Sign In, Welcome to Members and Guests – 7.

3. Reading of the minutes and motion to accept –

   1. Motion made by: Karen

   2. Motion seconded by: Valerie

   3. Accepted by membership? - yes

4. Reports of officers and committees

   1. Treasurer’s report (Fran F.) –

      1. Beginning Balance: $1,282.13

      2. Deposits:

      3. Expenditures:

      4. Ending Balance: $1,282.13

      5. Motion to accept:

         1. Motion made by: Marilyn

         2. Motion seconded by: Karen

         3. Accepted by membership? - yes

   2. VP/Programming (Pam T.) -

   3. Secretary (Marilyn H.) –.

   4. Historian

   5. Blog (Marilyn H.)

   6. Unfinished Projects (UFOs – Mynan G. ) -

   7. Tabs (Mynan) -

   8. Door Prizes (Valerie K.) -

   9. Just Do It (Cheryl M.)

   10. Quilt Show (SSQG membership)

   11. Charity Quilts (Merlene L. & Karen W.)

   12. Red/White/Blue Quilts (Sharon H./Mynan G.)

5. Unfinished Business Slate of Officers for the 2021 SSQG Board are : President – Pam Tennyson, Vice-President – Dee Jeffers, Secretary – Cheryl Myers, Treasurer – Merilyn Wilson.

There were no other nominations from the floor. Motion by Betty to accept the slate as presented; Seconded by Valerie; Motion accepted.

6. New business December Christmas Party will be by ZOOM on December 10 at 6:30 pm. Suggestions include wearing fun Christmas attire, eating together, door prizes, Zoom friendly games.

7. Program –

8. Show and Tell: Valerie, Betty, Merlene, Karen, Cheryl, Fran, Marilyn

9. Announcements – Cheryl is in contact with the Jones Creek library for future meeting space. If we can’t meet in person just yet, she is hoping to reserve a room before turning over the presidency.

The Giving Quilt is collecting quilts to be delivered to Southwest Louisiana for people in areas affected

by the recent hurricanes. If members have any quilts they would like to donate, contact The Giving

Quilt.

1. Next meeting – Thursday, December, 10 2020

1. Adjournment – 7.27 pm.

January 2021 Welcome

 

Hello my talented beauties,

We welcome 2021 with open arms and gladly say goodbye to 2020!  I want to send a big shout out to Cheryl Myers for her services as 2020 SSQG President.  I don’t know if we have ever had such a year full of so many challenges to overcome.  With her cool and calm demeanor, she was the perfect fit.  She met all of those challenges and managed to keep us in contact and to even see each others faces when it was a time of isolation for so many.  Cheryl, the guild appreciates all of your efforts, ideas and creativity.  You are truly a bright light and we are blessed to have you, thank you so much!

The guild members are very grateful to everyone who served in 2020.  Here is a list of all these fabulous women:

President / Just Do It - Cheryl M.

Vice President / Programming - Pam T.

Treasurer - Fran F.

Secretary / Blog - Marilyn H.

Historian - Elsie H.

UFO’s / Tabs - Mynan G.

Door Prizes - Valerie K.

Charity Quilts - Merlene L. & Karen W.

Red/White/Blue - Sharon H. & Mynan G.

Ladies, the guild gives you a standing ovation for the difference that you made in so many lives and we thank you for your service in 2020!

One of our angels on earth, Elsie Hamway, gained her wings in 2020.  She was an active guild member and a dear friend who was always sincere, kind, a gentle soul and an extremely talented lady.  Elsie, we miss you everyday and it was such an honor to be a part of your life, until we meet again...

So lets continue to make a difference,  live, love & laugh!  We have lots to discuss, lets welcome our new 2021 SSQG Board:

President - Pam T.

VIce President - Dee J. 

Treasurer - Merilyn W.

Secretary - Cheryl M.

We will start collecting dues for the new year and filling the rest of the above positions needed.  We would love to have you volunteer to do some much needed service work.  Bring your ideas, some hand work to do if you would like and of course, your show n tell or just a tell.  So come on, lets get this party started!  Zoom with us tonight, January 21 @ 6:30pm for fun, creativity & fellowship!

    

Humbly yours,

Pam Tennyson

December Zoom Show and Tell

 

November Zoom Show and Tell