Eastern Polk Quilters Guild October 2018 Issue 214 Web Site: http://epqg.wordpress.com/ The next guild meeting is on October 15, 2018 Speaker: Deanne Eisenman Established in 2005, Snuggles Quilts Pattern Company is a quilt pattern design company. All the patterns are original designs of Deanne Eisenman. The company grew out of Deanne s desire to share her easy and fun pattern ideas with the quilting world! There are patterns for all types of quilts from lap size to wall hanging and table runners to pillows. Many of Deanne s designs are seasonal or holiday themed. Beginners and experienced quilters alike will enjoy making these projects. Deanne likes to add simple applique to pieced quilts to add a unique flair. All the applique can be done by hand or machine, whichever is your preference. Deanne s patterns have appeared in many quilt magazines including, Quiltmaker, McCalls, Primitive Quilts & Projects and Fons & Porter s Love of Quilting. She has also had patterns appear in the American Patchwork & Quilting calendars several times. Deanne is a published author of two books from Martingale & Company. Country-Fresh Quilts was published in 2008 and Scrap Quilts Go Country was published in 2011. Her current book, published at the end of 2014, is called Blooming Patchwork. Originally published by Kansas City Star Quilts, it is now with C&T Publishing. Board Meetings EASTERN POLK QUILTERS GUILD BOARD The EPQG Board Meetings are held on the 4th Monday, 6:00 pm, at the Lutheran Church of the Cross in classroom LC # 17. All members are welcome to attend. President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Member at Large (2nd term) Member at Large (1st term) Program Chair Program Chair Elect Newsletter Editor Cindy Alcorn Tamara Burkhalter Carolyn Larson Sue Grant Cheryl Blue Sheri Olson Pam Nelson Laura Anspach Janet Rice 423-5939 (563)581-5868 745-7471 979-2735 490-5123 419-0735 289-2283 974-9685 223-4874 Page 1
At the November board meeting we will be electing the 2019 board officers. If you are interested in being on the board, please contact Tamara Burkhalter or any board member before the start of the November meeting. If there is more than one person interested in a position, we will hold a vote. The positions up for election are : Vice-President Member at large (1st term) Program Chair Elect Treasurer Newsletter Editor Vice-President The Vice-President shall, in the absence of the President or at the President s request, perform presidential duties. The Vice-President shall oversee the organization of raffle quilts, which may include appointing a committee of Guild members to assist. In addition, the Vice-President shall coordinate advertising for the Guild. Vicepresident serves in that capacity for one year and then becomes President the second year. Treasurer The Treasurer shall collect and take charge of all dues and funds made available to the Guild. Expenditures exceeding $100 must be authorized by the Board of Directors. Also, the Treasurer shall keep a written count of all transactions involving the Guild in a book belonging to the Guild and keep membership records. The treasurer needs to know an Excel-type program to maintain the expense sheets. The treasurer is responsible for doing the membership books in Publisher. The treasurer maintains the master membership list of all of the members and their information. When new members join throughout the year, the treasurer must send the names to the newsletter editor so those members can receive the newsletter. The treasurer pays the bills for the guild and checks for mail at the Post Office. Page 2
Director at Large The Director(s)-at-Large shall assist the officers as necessary for the welfare of the Guild. They shall also serve as Hospitality Chairperson(s), these duties include meeting and greeting members at each Guild meeting, along with seeking out new members and guests in an effort to make them comfortable. The Director(s)-at-Large shall be responsible for the Guild s retreat(s). This shall include organizing, overseeing and appointing a committee of Guild members to assist as needed. The Director(s)-at-Large shall oversee the community service project(s) for the Guild which may include appointing a committee to assist in carrying out the responsibilities. The Director(s)-at-Large shall be responsible for the implementation of door prizes at each Guild meeting. Program Chair-Elect The Program Chairperson shall be responsible for contacting guest speakers and workshop presenters for the year. The Program Chairperson shall arrange the location for workshops, along with the guild member sign up and payment for workshops. She shall also be responsible to see that the guest speakers receive payment from the Treasurer. The Program Chairperson shall act as Hospitality Chairperson to the Guild s speakers. This shall include arranging sleeping accommodations and taking them to dinner. The Program Chairperson shall act as host by greeting the speaker, assisting in set up, introductions, followed by assisting the speaker to tear down and pack up after the Guild meeting s program. The Program Chairperson shall be responsible for learning and socializing events at each Guild meeting. The Program Chairperson-Elect shall be responsible for recommending and arranging programs for meetings attended by the membership for the next year based on the approved budget. The Program Chairperson shall assist by lending guidance from previous experience. The duties of the Program Chairperson-Elect will also include assisting the Program Chairperson, and in the absence of, or at the request of, to perform the duties of the Program Chairperson. The second year the Program Chairperson elect becomes the Program Chairperson. Newsletter Editor The Newsletter Editor shall compose a monthly newsletter in Publisher and distribute it to the membership by e- mail. The newsletter editor must gather information from the other board members to be published in the newsletter. Information received from other members may be published by request. The newsletter editor must create and maintain a newsletter distribution list in order for each member to receive their newsletter. The newsletter is converted to PDF format to be sent to all members through email. Page 3
I don t have a picture yet for the newsletter, although the pictures have been take and will be available with your ticket packets. Picture to come Raffle quilt tickets will be available at the September guild meeting. Each packet has 30 raffle tickets and a picture of the raffle quilt. Each year we ask our members to sell tickets or you may want to purchase them for yourself. You will be able to turn in money and pick up additional tickets at our meetings. There will be someone available at the meetings to collect money, make additional tickets available, and collect any tickets you do not sell. Ticket prices are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. Thank you for all you can do to help support the Eastern Polk Quilters Guild. President s Note Hello ladies! Fall is here. Are you thinking about working on Christmas presents yet? I have, going to make pot holders for all the girls in my family. Homemade gifts are the best, don t you think? See you all at the October meeting. Cindy Alcorn ccmtm@msn.com 423-5939 Page 4
Refreshment Volunteers Oct Rhonda Porter Debra Stoker Tamara Burkhalter Cheryl Blue Cindy Gordon Nov Ronna Kurtz Shari Walkup Marilyn Carlson Bev Brady Charlene Shellabarger Dec--Pot Luck Board members Monthly Refreshments Refreshments this month will be provided by the members listed. The member whose name is first in the list each month is the coordinator for the refreshments that month. The refreshments can be as simple or as complicated as the volunteers decide. Please remember the responsibilities of the refreshment committee each month: 1) Supply the goodies. 2) Supply the paper and plastic utensils. 3) Clean up after. 4) Take garbage out. Dumpster is right outside the back door. It is important that each us remains committed to these responsibilities. Thanks!! Page 5
2018 Calendar of Events October 5-6 October 6 October 15 November 3 November 18 December 1 December 17 Pleasant Hill Fall Retreat, Doane s Park Saturday Sew, 9am, Lutheran Church of the Cross Guild Meeting, 7pm Deanne Eisenman Saturday Sew, 9am, Lutheran Church of the Cross Guild Meeting, 7pm Speaker Jenny Gruenwald, Election of officers Saturday Sew, 9am, Lutheran Church of the Cross Guild Meeting, 6:30 pm, Potluck, Raffle Quilt drawing, Secret quilter reveal New and Rejoining Members Natalie Lampman 3227 3rd Ave SW, Altoona wingert.natalie@gmail.com Sherry Veldhuizen 328 SE 72nd St, Pleasant Hill 515-262-2235 (h) 515-240-7594(c) sveldhuizen@q.com Jackie Eastridge 103 5th St NW, Mitchellville 515-554-9380(c) jrecma@msn.com Mary Ballagh 1040 8th St SE, Altoona 515-3690-4444(c) marymballagh@hotmail.com Page 6
Quilt Labels We would like all donation quilts to have a label stating "Donated by Eastern Polk Quilters Guild 2018". We will have some labels made up and available to pick up at the guild meetings to be added to your donation quilts. If you wish to make your own labels that would be fine also. Cindy Alcorn ccmtm@msn.com 423-5939 This is a picture of one of the quilt labels that are available. They are done in black, blue, and brown thread, so you can choose the color that suits your quilts the best. Take one, two, or all three colors! For each twin quilt donated, your name will be entered twice into the year end drawing. Members At Large Our charities this year are Taylor house (twin size), Bright Kavanaugh house (long twin size), Veterans home, and Broadlawns Hospital for baby quilts As always, we are looking forward to seeing your donations. Please sew, sew, sew! Donation Quilts If you are wanting a donation quilt top kit, please contact Marsha Horner at 515.979.7218. She has new kits available. All of the fabric for the top is included in the kit, as well as a pattern. It s a great way to be able to contribute to donation quilts if you don t have a lot of fabric yourself or have a hard time choosing colors or patterns. Please take advantage of these kits in order to help our charities. Page 7
fabrics, patterns, books, notions, gifts, lots of shop samples, fun and interesting demos and a friendly, knowledgeable staff. Just 15 miles west of Des Moines where US Highways 169 and 6 intersect. Visit our new website for a map and to learn all about us. Be sure to check out the events calendar! adelquilting.com The little quilt shop on the prairie, 909 Prairie Street in Adel IA 50003 Phone: 515-993-1170 Follow us: adelquilting.blogspot.com Mon-Sat, 9-5 Volunteer Needed Do you know someone who is ill, grieving, or needs encouragement? We need a volunteer to take on this responsibility. That person will see that our members and their families in need hear from us and know that they have our loving thoughts and prayers. November 3rd is the next Saturday Sew Saturday Sews are scheduled the first Saturday of the month. Starting at 9 am, it is a day to get together and work on a project of your choice. Everyone is welcome. You do not need to be a member of the guild to attend. Bring your lunch and join us for a great time. If you need more information about our Saturday Sew Days, please contact Cheryl Blue at 490-5123 or Sheri Olson at 419-0735. Page 8
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Eastern Polk Quilters Guild P. O. Box 491 Altoona, IA 50009 FIRST CLASS Moved? Incorrect address or phone? Please email changes to Janet Rice at jmrwdm@aol.com or call 515-223-4874. Meeting Agenda October 15, 7 pm Welcome Announcements Birthdays Speaker Show and Tell Donation Quilts Lutheran Church of the Cross 1701 8th Street SW Altoona IA Bring a friend! Page 10