Debby Lee lead a presentation on Quilter’s Quiz, an acronym game of all things quilting. Paula Newquist correctly guessed 17 of the 25 acronyms.
Amanda announced the guild raise $795.80 from the June Sew-Signment sale!
Pam Casey noted that the insurance premium has been paid. The guild now has general liability insurance through The Hartford, effective June 1, 2023. Members should see Pam or Beverly Keyser should a claim need to be filed.
The Pensacola MQG swap was completed with members joining in a show and tell of the mini’s swapped.
Amanda indicated that due to low interest, the guild will not participate in the 2024 MQG QuiltCon Challenge Quilt. The guild will revisit the issue for the 2025 QuiltCon.
Amanda reviewed current events with The Modern Quilt Guild, including the July inspiration colors; the MQG Sew Along of the Criss Cross Chain pattern which ends on August 10th; the Make a Difference Challenge with a theme of biodiversity; and QuiltCon 2024, including available scholarships, workshops and lectures, and registration information which opens on August 15th.
Amanda reviewed the upcoming guild events, including: (i) Introduction to Serging Workshop on July 29th; (ii) the RCMQG Retreat on August 11th - 13th; (iii) the General Meeting on August 15th with a presentation on Fabric Postcards by Tory Padden; and (iv) Celebrate Quilting on September 16th.
Amanda reminded members to review the volunteer opportunities, noting we always have community outreach projects that need attending to, assistance is needed for the retreat, and a volunteer is needed to photograph and tack the Auction items as they are submitted.
Pam noted that the third set of Secret Stitcher questions has been mailed out.
Pam presented the Potluck Party Challenge reveal. Items made for this challenge may be donated to the guild for the Annual Auction. The participation prize drawing was won by Linda Hornsby.
Sew & Tell presentation was shown. Pam Casey won the Q2 Community Outreach prize.
The meeting adjourned at 7:18 PM.