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2022-2023 Officers President: Trish Everitt Vice President: Elaine Peltcs Treasurer: Donna York Secretary: Cathy McVay Committee Chairs Membership: Tammy Clark Secret Sisters: Chris Glaser Projects & Challenges: Anne Mullis Charity: Sharon Fuentes Hospitality: Helen Gyllstrom & Christine Richards Newsletter: Susan Boyd Retreats & Workshops: Linda McSwain Website/Social Media: Cherie Schneider & Trish Everitt |
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Presidents Message Happy August 2022. Hope everyone is doing well and keeping cool in one of our hottest months. I have heard some remarks about the July meeting and glad that it was enjoyed. It is my understanding the the day guild may have a bus trip scheduled for Quilt Fest in Jacksonville in September. If anyone is interested and would like to inquire to share with the members, that would be wonderful. Linda has scheduled another fun retreat time for October 21-22, 2022 at Grace Baptish Church. Think about what you want to bring to work on and what you may want to volunteer to help do. My wish this year is that everyone is healthy, learn something new, challenge to do one charity project a month (my personal challenge), offering to get involved in the guild and happy to be a member of TCQG. All the best to each of you!~ Trish |
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Next Meeting: August 8, 2022 Grace Baptist Church We do not have any August birthdays. If anyone would like to volunteer to bring a treat to the August meeting for hospitality – it can be anything you choose – a snack, a sweet treat, fruit, or a surprise!! Members are asked to bring their own beverages |
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August Program One Patch Quilts/Charm QuiltsProgram by Sandy Pozzetta One Patch quilts are pieced with only one shape: squares, rectangles, triangles, hexagons, etc. Charm quilts take scrappy to a whole new level. Each patch is the same shape and size but a different fabric! Sandy will present the history of Charm and One Patch quilts and give a trunk show of her One Patch quilts and her 1 Charm quilt. Do you have a Charm or One Patch quilt(s)? Please bring them to the August meeting for a special show and tell. |
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October Quilt Retreat Join us for two days of fun and quilting inspiration! Friday, October 21st, and Saturday, October 22nd, 2022 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM on Friday 9:00 to 7:00 PM on Saturday Grace Baptist Church, Gainesville, Florida Lunch and Dinner for both days will be included in the cost. $50.00 for both days / $25.00 for one day Registration form and information will be made available at the August and September meetings and at the bottom of this newsletter. |
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Charity Quilts Our members have been producing beautiful charity quilts even with the stifling summer temperatures. I missed our 7/18/22 workday at the Senior Center and still have 17 quilts to be distributed to the community. Mark your calendars for the second Monday of each month to join us at the Senior Center, 5701 NW 34 Blvd. we start at 10 AM till 2 PM, bring a bag lunch for our noon break. You can work on your own charity project or fabric/pattern/batting is available to start something new. Most bring their sewing machines and an extension cord, but you can also come with just a rotary cutter and a smile! The purple quilt project to acknowledge National Prematurity Day for NICU, has been well received. Please turn in your finished purple quilts no later than our September 12th regular guild meeting. Anyone with questions or in need of a project quilt kit, please let me know. Sharon Fuentes, sfuentes10204@aol.com 386-418-1002 Thank you all for your dedication to others in need. |
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August 2022 Show and Tell |
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Minutes from July 11, 2022 Meeting of Tree City Quilters Guild 1. Elaine Peltcs opened meeting and welcomed 23 members and 4 guests.
2. Old Business a. Presentation and approval of June minutes and Treasurer’s report were postponed until August meeting 3. Committee Reports a. Hospitality: Helen Gyllstrom pointed out that the tea and lemonade purchased for the covered dish meal were not used and proposed that in the future the guild would provide some drinking water for those not bringing their own. Helen also reminded
members celebrating birthdays during the month to bring provide food refreshments.
b. Charity: 25 quilts with an “in kind” value of $1430 were delivered to charities in the past month. Sharon Fuentes invited members to look at donated quilts she had on display and to pick up quilt kits.
c. UFO Challenge: Tammy Clark recognized participating members who had completed UFOs quilts during the past year. 4. New Business a. July Program: Sherry Houston, the Executive Director of Ronald McDonald House of North Central Florida, shared some of the functions of the House and how support and donations (quilts, tote bags, pillowcases, crocheted caps of all sizes) fromRhada Sylvester (a visitor and director of Days for Girls) gavesuggestions how Days for Girls could help with guild community projects andhow guild members could participate in Days for Girls projects. the Tree City Quilters have helped care for those families residing in the Ronald McDonald House. b. Announcements: - Vicky also diirected members to a table of free items that she brought.
- Anne Mullis asked members to consider participating in a collaborative “round robin” quilt during the next year. Anne agreed to have details (dimensions, theme) of the round robin process at August meeting. She proposed that the project would last from September 2022 to June 2023, with a showing at the July 2023 meeting.
- Linda McSwain announced that the guild is planning a fall retreatOctober 21-22 to be held at the Grace Baptist Church. There will be a$45/person fee which includes two meals/day. Friday, 9am-9pm; Saturday,9am-7pm. More information about the retreat is to follow during August meeting.
- Rhada Sylvester (a visitor and director of Days for Girls) gave suggestions how Days for Girls could help with guild community projects and how guild members could participate in Days for Girls projects.
- Sandy Pozzetta announced that she was presenting next month’s program on Charm Quilts and invited members to bring charm quilts that they had made. (A charm quilt consists of identically shaped blocks each from a unique fabric.)
Show and Tell: Marge Pollkowski, Sandy Pozzetta, Christine Richards, Anne Mullis, Mike Brannon, and Cindy Brannon Respectfully submitted by Cathy McVay |
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OCTOBER 21 ST AND 22 ND 2022 TCQG QUILT RETREAT REGISTRATION FORM Name: _________________________________________________________ Home Phone #_____________________ Cell:___________________________ Emergency Contact:_______________________ Phone#___________________ Must receive no later than October 11. ___1 day - $25.00 ___2 days - $50.00 Make check payable to: Tree City Quilters Guild, and bring to August or September meeting or mail to: Linda McSwain 24803 NW 155 th Ave High Springs, FL 32643 Any questions: Call or email Linda @ 386 984 5877 or uss64@aol.com If you have to cancel, please let us know no later than October 14, as food is ordered based on number of attendees. Food will be ordered, delivered, and ready to serve. Please sign up for one of the following meals in which you will help set up, serve and clean up after. Friday Lunch______________ Friday Dinner________________ Saturday Lunch____________ Saturday Dinner______________ We will also need several volunteers to stay behind on Saturday evening to help with clean up. We want to leave the church as tidy as we found it. |
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