Amanda reviewed the guild operations noting (i) the guild renewed with National MQG on 02/04/2022; and (ii) Snail on the Wall, an on-line bookstore, will accept recommendations for quilting-related books.
Each officer then reviewed their upcoming responsibilities for February:.
- For President, Amanda did not have anything to report.
- For Vice President, Danica indicated that while there were no sponsorship or partnership updates to report, she has been speaking with many local quilt shops to begin building relationships.
- For Treasurer, Adrienne noted (i) the monthly report is pending, and (ii) Pam will assist Adrienne with the audit.
- For Secretary, Pam noted that the website, calendar and minutes are current.
Amanda indicated that the DEA&I Committee received a report regarding member email address updates; the issue was forwarded to Diane Lyles for resolution.
The Officers discussed the logistics and cost of the new storage unit facility. The projected move-in date will be 02/12/2022.
The Officers discussed the C&T gift certificate; Officers were requested to review the C&T website to make book recommendations that ties in to guild programming.
Glenn Pettaway submitted her resignation as DEAI chair; Amanda will take on that role for the remainder of the year.
The Officers discussed ongoing events, including: (i) the foundation paper piecing challenge in which members are to select a pattern that represents love; (ii) Bingo cards are available to send out to members and prizes will be awarded; (iii) the Lone Robin design element for March has been selected; (iv) Board Game Night on Gather will be handled by Amanda after QuiltCon; and (v) the MQG Webinar Study Group as previously discussed.
The Officers discussed resuming in-person events, including (i) Drop & Swap at Trina’s house in February; and (ii) locations for the Sewing Saturdays.
Finally, the Officers discussed the guild library, noting that a volunteer is still needed for this position.
The meeting adjourned at 11:20 PM.