The Patchwork Pipeline Baytown Area Quilt Guild a 501(c)(7) Organization/Social Club http://www.baytownareaquiltguild.com Volume 32, No. 1 January 2016 President s Pen Lisa Struthers January Program Delores Ellis Dear fellow quilters, As we begin 2016, I decided to look back at the goals I set for 2015, some of which were printed in this column in the January 2015 issue of the Patchwork Pipeline. How successful was I in reaching my goals? Did I complete two tops? No, just one. Did I finish quilting a top? No, not completed (and I better get on the ball if it is to be done for our quilt show in May.) I did sort through my old quilting magazines, and through my quilting books, and enjoyed reviewing how quilting has changed in the years since I began a quilting magazine subscription in 1986. I guess I will continue my 2015 goals for 2016. Have you set any quilt-related goals for 2016? I am looking forward to the many great programs that are planned for 2016, and hope to participate in the block of the month and to contributing to the auction for the quilt show, as well as selecting a quilt to hang in the exhibit. I am looking forward to our guild show at Lee College in May. A quilt show takes many hands to be successful, and I hope that all of our members will participate so we will have a successful show. I want to thank the 2016 board for their commitment to leadership in the upcoming year. Without their commitment, we would not have any of the programs or activities that we do have. There are three positions that are still open Treasurer, Hospitality Chair, and Christmas Blocks. If you are willing to take one of these positions, please let me know. I m happy to answer any questions you may have about what the position entails. Without people filling the positions, we will not be able to accomplish all that we would like to accomplish. Continued on Page 2 We will start off the new year with a visit from Margie Lawrence of R-R Retreats in La Grange. She will bring some wonderful quilts she owns because of her participation in Round Robin groups. Margie will speak on organizing and managing a successful group as well as the pitfalls to be avoided. Join the guild for an entertaining and informative program. Donation Quilt Tickets 2016 Linda McPike I will have the Members Donation Quilt Tickets ready to pick up at each Guild Meeting. Please come and see me to pick up your tickets. Thank you! Linda Happy Birthday - January Birthdays Ann Barrios 1/10 Cheryl Cowan 1/26 Vicki Ewell 1/8 Lisa Green 1/29 JoAnn Massony 1/26 Beverly McGaughey 1/26 Jackie Mulkey 1/1 Jane Ott 1/30 Jo Ann Pitre 1/3 Lynn Runnels 1/29 Ginny Sanders 1/18
Page 2 BAQG General Meeting Minutes December 2015 Secretary - Lisa Joiner Prayer Opened with a prayer before enjoying our traditional potluck dinner. The December meeting of the Baytown Area Quilt Guild was opened at 7:15 p.m. President, Lisa Struthers, welcomed everyone. She acknowledged the Hospitality Committee and December birthdays. Quilt Show Report for Tracy Williams There will be a Lee College tour on January 25, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. The January newsletter will have more information regarding the quilt show scheduled in May. Lisa Struthers was presented with her President s quilt and thanked for her service to the guild for 2015. Lisa thanked the officers and committee chair persons for their commitment and service to the Baytown Area Quilt Guild. Lee Ann Adams did the installation of new officers for the year 2016. Block of the Month Sally Fricke and Becky Trigg presented the first block of the month for January. They will have a display board each month with the block displayed and instructions as well as putting the block in the monthly newsletter. Sally and Becky encouraged everyone to participate. The ladies have put a lot of thought, planning and work into organizing our Block of the Month. Christmas Quilts Karen Elizondo Karen had all of the Christmas tops displayed for all members to see and enjoy. There were 12 beautiful Christmas quilt tops turned in for the drawing. The following members participated and won in this order a Christmas quilt top: Vickie Ewell, Carol McBeth, Barb Woods, Kathy Oian, Ann Hankamer, LaVerne Henderson, Dennis Oian, Karen Elizondo, Jayne Clifton, Linda McPike, Sue Jenkins and Susan Baggett. The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. President s Pen Lisa Struthers Continued from page 1 We also need an Audit Committee of three persons who are not board members/were not board members in 2015, to take a look at the 2015 books. With organized guild records, a guild audit can be a simple undertaking that lasts no more than 1 to 2 hours. A yearly audit is a key safeguard for the guild s money and a planning tool for the year ahead, a kind of "year in review" for the guild finances. The audit will include a review of adhering to the current year s budget, which can be a strong planning tool for setting next year s budget. If you are willing to serve on the Audit Committee, please let me know. I look forward to seeing each of you at our January meeting, and look forward to a fun year for Baytown Area Quilt guild. Lisa Struthers Storewide Clearance Sale Quilting & Fabric Shop Hours: Tues & Thurs 10:00-4:00 Wednesday 2:00-7:00 Friday 10:00-3:00 Closed Saturday, Sunday, and Monday 15422 South Drive Channelview, Texas 281-457-5421 E-mail: dovieburr@comcast.net Ask About Machine Quilting
Page 3 2016 BAQG Officers and Committee Chairs 2016 Officers: President: Lisa Struthers 1st VP Programs: Delores Ellis Assistant 1st VP Programs 2017: Kay Morris 2nd VP Membership: Annette Kuder 3rd VP Workshops: Delma Saenz Assistant 3rd VP Workshops 2017: Tara Dickson 4th VP Quilt Show: Tracy Williams 5th VP Special Projects: Jayne Clifton Secretary: Lisa Joiner Treasurer: open Parliamentarian: Connie Litteer Historian: Nina Mitchell Librarian: Anita Westerman Committee Chairs: Block of the Month: Sally Fricke and Becky Trigg Christmas Blocks: open Door Prizes: Ann Hankamer Retreat: Kathy Thompson Hospitality: open Mini Raffle: Kathy & Dennis Oian Newsletter: Connie Schofield Show & Tell: Cristy Davila and Margie Story Sunshine & Shadows: Pam Murphree Website: Pam Jones ****************************************************
Page 4 February Block Of The Month Sally Frickey and Becky Trigg
Page 5 Membership 2016 Annette Kuder
Page 6 2016 Program Schedule January 4, 2016 - Margie Lawrence "Round Robin Quilts Trunk Show-Things to Do and Not to Do February 1, 2016 - Cindy Needham "For the Love of Linens March 7, 2016 - Teresa Duryea Wong "The History of Japanese Quilts" April 4, 2016 - Carolyn and Pete Hughes "Trunk Show of Award Winning Quilts" May 2, 2016 -Community Service Jayne Clifton 2016 Quilt Show Committee Chair Tracy Williams Admissions Connie Litteer Awards Ceremony Jayne Clifton Bed Turning Betsy Chutchian Block Challenge Kathy Thompson Clean-Up/Take Down All Able Guild Members Community Service Jayne Clifton Decorations OPEN Donation Quilt 16 Laverne Henderson DQ Ticket & Travel Sales Linda McPike Door Prizes Jane Ott Set Up/Layout Lisa Struthers Judges Barbara Staten Name Tags Laverne Henderson Photography Delma Saenz Program Tracy Williams Program Advertisements Lois Tandy Publicity Connie Litteer Quilt Check-In/out Linda Hord Quilt Entries Annette Kuder Raffle Baskets Sue Jenkins Ribbons Annette Kuder Silent Auction Connie Schofield Staff / Vendor Lounge Karen Elizondo Vendors Janie DeStefano& Gail Lumus Volunteer Co-ord. OPEN June 6, 2016 - Lisa Bongean July 5, 2016 - Trish Stuart August 1, 2016 - Nancy Prince "The Journey of an Award Winning Quilt September 6, 2016 - Mary Jo Yackley "Quilting Choices: What Do You Mean 'Quilt As Desired'." October 3, 2016 - Sylvi Sealy "Sew Colorful Quilts Trunk Show of Kaffe Fassett Quilts" November 7, 2016 - In-House Program December 5, 2016 - Christmas Party Hospitality Gina Brown Carolyn Hooks 281-433-9390 Marion Woods 281-837-1549 Pete Lester 281-427-7632 Ann Barrios 713-725-1394 Hester Carnew 281-426-5704 Loretta Kaminski 281-782-0326 Connie Schofield 281-757-5495 Lisa Struthers 281-991-0370
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Page 8 Treasurer s Report Laverne Henderson Sunshine & Shadows Pam Murphree Treasurer Report Dec. 2015 Income 2016 Quilt Show Vendor deposit $100.00 total $100.00 expenses Newsletter, Connie Schofield $19.49 Hospitality, Gina Brown $80.94 Membership, Lisa Struthers $14.98 Community Service, Jayne Clifton $174.21 Lee College, Scholarship and Senior Center $2,000.00 total $2,289.62 November Ending balance $30,405.59 Income $100.00 $30,505.59 expenses $2,289.62 $28,215.97 Hello, My name is Pam Murphree and I am in charge of "Sunshine and Shadows" for 2016. If you have any praises, announcements, concerns or prayer requests, please send me an email at: Pamm@ameraflex.com Or send me a text or call to 832-858-0977. Jackie Ulfig is recovering from knee surgery. Best wishes, Jackie, for quick and complete healing. ****************************************************
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Page 10 Meetings are held the first Monday of each month (except on holidays) at St. Mark s United Methodist Church, 3811 N. Main Street, Baytown, Texas. Join us on Monday, January 4 th. Refreshments will be served at 6:30p.m. followed by the meeting at 7:00p.m. All Board members are required to meet promptly at 5:45p.m. prior to the General Meeting. Things to bring to the next meeting: Name Tag (qualifies you for drawing) Pull Tabs from can drinks Canned goods Educational box tops Show and Tell Items Mini Raffle Money A Friend Please send articles for the BAQG newsletter, Patchwork Pipeline by the 15 th of the month to connie_schofield@hotmail.com Baytown Area Quilt Guild P. O. Box 1531 Baytown, TX 77522