Minutes March 7, 2023
Attendance: 28 members in attendance.
Minutes from the 2/7/2023 meeting were approved.
March birthdays were recognized.
Treasurer: No report
Membership: Membership coordinator positions are open for the term starting June 2023. This is a one or two person position.
Website: No report.
Comfort Quilts:
Labels for comfort quilts are available from Carol M. After last month’s donation of quilts, we are in need of more.
Program:
The February – March monthly project is a birdhouse table runner due in April. Pattern is on the website.
On 3/21/23 Jackie V, will present a demo on making borders from scrap fabric.
On 5/16/23 Mary R. will present a demo on applique flowers and perhaps show some of her projects.
The Program Committee is working with the Irondequoit Quilt Club to organize a speaker for both groups combined. More information to come.
Bus Trip: May 9th, $99 includes transportation, lunch at the Miller House, stops at The Stitchery, McKaylas, and Chestnut Bay. Deadline to respond is March 21st. A minimum of 20 people is required. Invite your friends.
Retreat: April 17, 18 and 19. $190 for a single room, $160 for a shared room, $15 a single day for lunch. Spaces still available, contact Chris B.
Sunshine: No report
Sit and Sews: Jackie Lynns will be reserved for sit and sews on the second and fourth Tuesdays at a cost of $5.00 per person. Sit & Sews at the Town Hall are free on the second and fourth Tuesdays. Check the website for changes.
Books, Magazines and Fabric: Printed materials and fabric were offered to members today. Printed materials are shown for 3 consecutive meetings and are then donated. They are constantly being replaced, so check them out at every meeting.
Picnic June 13, 2023: A Coordinator for the picnic is still needed. Kathy R. has agreed to assist. If a picnic is canceled due to lack of coordinator a fabric sale alone will take place.
President: We are still looking for a Co-President. Contact Julie for more information.
Show and Tell: Members presented quilts recently completed; photos are on the website.
Sale:
April 15, 2023 from 9 am – Noon.
The Rochester Chapter of the American Sewing Guild
First Baptist Church of Rochester, 175 Allen’s Creek Road, Rochester
The next Program Meeting will be held March 21, 2023 at the Henrietta Library.
The Library is not available for the April 4th business meeting. The meeting was moved to 4/11/23. There will be no Business meeting on July 4 or July 18.
Our schedule is constantly evolving due to location changes Please check the website for the most current meeting information.
Program Presentation:
Easter Bunny Treat Bag
Tutorial can be found on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0_216ziKfI
Meeting Adjourned.