Attendance: 37 members in attendance , 1 guest, 1 new member
Minutes: from 5/6/2025 approved.
Membership: 1 new member Deborah A.
Treasurer: Cathy F. will be resigning the Treasurer position as of June 30th. Peggy D.has volunteered for the position.
- Each year $100 of the funds collected from the picnic fabric auction will be deposited into the reserve.
- Two $50.00 scholarships will be available annually.
- The balance of the reserve is available for funding of speakers and/or other group educational opportunities. The membership voted for approval of the program expenditures.
- The funds collected from offerings of books and magazines will compose the annual donation to the Henrietta Library.
Scholarships are still available. The required form and guidelines are online. Scholarship recipients agree to share information on techniques learned during an HQC meeting.
Historian: Pat L. has resigned her position. Julie C. has volunteered for the position.
Website: No report.
Comfort Quilts:
11 Comfort quilts were collected today. See photo on website.
Books, Magazines: Kathy R. displayed an assortment, which was made available today. There are still abundant books, magazines and patterns available. The Henrietta Library also donated some materials to HQC via the weavers guild. They will continue to be available at each meeting.
Fabrics: Joyce J. has stopped accepting fabrics for the auction next week.
Picnic: The Bushman cabin has been reserved for June 10th. Bring a dish to pass and your own place setting. Water will be provided. Volunteers please remember your tables. Please arrive at 9:15 if you have volunteered to set up. All others arrive at 11:30 to sign in. Silent auction bids will start at $3/yd, $1.50 /.5 yd and fat quarters will be available for .75¢ FQ.
Retreat: Fall retreat dates are reserved Oct 20-22/2025;. Contact Chris with any questions.
Sunshine Committee: Zoe S. has sent a get well card to Pat W who is recovering from surgery..
Program: The special projects were revealed; Block of the Month, Paint Chip Challenge, Fall Project—pumpkin wall hanging, Spring- Etchings Tulips Pillow and Winter Project—snowman wall hanging.
There were 13 participants in the UFO project. A total of $65 was collected and $8 remained for the drawing. Jane M won and donated her $8 to the Christmas Charity. A second prize was offered and Jean O won.
The Brockport Quilt club show is in September. They are accepting quilts from the area for display. 13 Members participated in the BOM challenge. At today’s meeting 2 quilts from the completed “Block of The Month” projects were voted on to display at the show, Connie K and Lynda D were chosen. Donna G will be delivering them to the show.
All New York Shop Hop Trip June 19:
20 members are planning on attending the June 19th All NYS Shop Hop. Ride sharing drivers will meet attendees at a designated location and time.
The shops, in order, are:
- Spring Lakes Fabrics, 1604 Grand Ave., Bldg. 2, Savannah 13146. She is offering 20% off all non-sale items. You must mention you are from the HQC to receive the discount.
- Calico Gals, 3906 New Court Ave. Syracuse 13206. For all shop hop attendees, there will be a gift bag, she has deals in the store, but will be giving the HQC attendees (again mention you are with the club) a special gift bag, and most likely will be providing some sort of breakfast snack.
- Finger Lakes Fabrics, Stone Creek Place, 1400 US Rte. 20, Skaneateles 13152. She is offering 10% off and a gift bag, with 30% off specific clearance fabrics and 50% of Christmas fabrics.
Suggested restaurants for lunch in Skaneateles :
- Doug’s Fish Fry, 8 Jordan St.
- Blue Water Grill, 11 Genesee St.
- Sherwood Inn, 26 W. Genesee St.
- Good Eats 18 W. Genesee St.
Any questions, contact Donna G.
Holiday Luncheon: The nonrefundable deposit has been made for December 9, 2025 at the RIT Inn & Conference Center. Details to follow.
Holiday Charity: Patty Z has volunteered for the Holiday Charity. We have chosen The Margaret Home in East Rochester. Here is a link to their page of items needed and their Amazon wishlist. Patty will provide more information in the Fall. https://themargarethome.org/get-involved/
Sit & Sews
Henrietta Town Hall: July/8/25; Aug/12; Aug/26
Henrietta Library Craft Room: 6/24; 7/22
Dates for S&S at Jackie Lynne’s: June 17, June 24, July 8, July 22, Aug 12 and Aug 26. ($5 fee)
Show & Tell: Completed projects were presented by members. Photos are on the website.
Miscellaneous: Kathy R volunteers for St. Peters soup kitchen. She is requesting that everyone donate their used plastic containers, such as yogurt, cottage cheese, clear rectangle storage containers etc. They need these to store leftovers and to send meals home. Contact Kathy R for specifics karvsa@rit.edu
Next Meeting: PICNIC JUNE 10, 2025.
Meeting adjourned.