Attendance: 33 members in attendance, 0 guests.
Minutes from the 6/6/2023 meeting were approved.
July and Aug Birthdays were recognized.
Treasurer: Cathy F. reported the balance. Scholarships are still available; members are encouraged to apply. The required form is on line.
Membership: A list of members that that have not renewed will be contacted to offer renewal.
Website: The website is updated regularly. The current schedule is on the “Meeting Date” page. If your email has changed or is not in the directory, please notify Lynda D.
Books, Magazines and Fabric:
Printed materials from Lois R.’s stash were offered to members today.
Fat Quarters will be available at the Sep. 5 Business Meeting in the library.
Comfort Quilts: 10 quilts were collected today for donation.
Fabric bundles were distributed to members today who volunteered to make comfort quilts with each bundle.
Comfort quilts will be collected this fall for donation to various charities to use as Christmas gifts and for foster parents.
Sunshine: Please notify Zoe S. if you know of a member who needs a card for illness, loss of loved one etc. email: rswain@rochester.rr.com Phone: 585-227-0460
A thank you note was received from the family of Shirley F. for the clubs donation to Churchville F.D. in her memory.
Program:
The next challenge is due Sep. 5. “Jackie’s Challenge” use a favorite piece of fabric (one you hate to cut) or orphan block as a panel and piece/quilt. Around it. Be creative.
Road Trip to the Quilt Farm in Boston, NY. On Aug 15,2023. 20 members plan to attend. There will be a 15% discount for club members with club name tag. A lunch reservation is made for 11:15 at Pasquale’s in East Aurora. Some members will visit Vidler’s 5 & 10 after shopping. Carol is working on carpool situation and will send out a separate email.
The calendar for the upcoming year will be available in September.
Sit and Sews: Sit and Sews at the Town Hall are free; Jackie Lynn’s when available for f $5.00 per person. Remaining dates through Aug. are:
Aug. 8, 2023 Sit and Sew Henrietta Town Hall and Jackie Lynns $5.00
Aug. 22, 2023 Sit and Sew Henrietta Town Hall and Jackie Lynns $5.00
Aug 29, 2023 Sit and Sew only at Jackie Lynns $5.00
Show and Tell: Members presented quilts recently completed; photos are on the website.
Sales and Shows:
Chestnut Bay in Caledonia “Quilting Challenge”- finish any project no more than 20 inches on any side from an article of clothing. $5.00 entry fee. See website for details. (July 23 Facebook post).
Fluffy’s Quilt Patch in Canandaigua is having an anniversary sale Aug 8-12. 25% off bolted fabric and 50% off tent sale.
The next Business Meeting will be held on Sep. 5, 2023 at the Henrietta Town Library.
Meeting Adjourned.