MEETING MINUTES, JANUARY 8, 2014

MEETING MINUTESJANUARY 8, 201410 AM UNTIL 12 NOONSEWING STUDIO, MAITLANDMEET AND GREETThere were 27 members and guests in attendance. TREASURER REPORTMichelle gave a report on the current bank balance for the guild's account.RAFFLE BASKETThe basket was provided by Ellen and won by Pat.

Zonetta discussed the upcoming elections and the absentee ballot process. Those who will not be able to attend the February Meeting may contact Julia to vote by email between Jan. 27th through February 3rd. Zonetta had the candidates, Debra, Marge, Kathryn (Absent Yanick), introduce themselves to the group.

Christine made a motion that the Orlando Modern Quilt Guild join the Modern Quilt Guild.  The motion was seconded by Cara.  A vote was held and it was a unanimous decision to join the "mothership."

Cara discussed the guild plans to have a field trip to the Suwannee Valley Quilt Shop in Trenton.  The date selected is February 22. There will be three car pool meeting places including in Maitland and on the West and the South ends of Orlando.  More specific arrangements will be made with members via email.

Michele showed a number of items made using fabric selvages and she gave a fun demo on using fabric scraps to make baskets and coasters.

Each team gave an update on the status of their quilts.

This honor was shared by Christina and Jodi.

The February block is a scrappy Trip around the World.

The January Block was a butterfly block and ...

they were won by Sharleen.

Christine declined the door prize as she had already won a prize. Christine in turn drew Michele's name as the winner.