The following informational updates were provided:
- Guild Communications: Newsletter, website and calendar were updated 11/03/2023
- Membership: 42 members
- Community Outreach: As of November 1st, 14 quilts ready to be delivered; 18 pillowcases completed
- National MQG: Quarterly leader meet-up is scheduled for 11/13/2023 at 7:00 PM
- Donation option is live on the website
Next, the officers discussed operations issues, including:
- Monthly Financial Report: Financial information was reviewed; web domain renewed for three years; National MQG dues have gone up 9%
- Pam to draft the Secret Stitcher reveal presentation
- Holiday Party: The holiday party will be a hybrid format at Beverly’s neighborhood clubhouse; a year-in-review presentation and a white elephant gift exchange were discussed
- 2024 Budget Proposal: the proposed budget was reviewed; discussed possibility of a reduced Zoom price through Tech Soup
- Auction: the guild has approximately 25-30 items for this year’s auction
- Library: it was noted that the Huntsville traditional guild will be discontinuing their library; the status of the RCMQG library was discussed; library catalog is on the G-drive
- 2024 Board Elections: Proposed slate of officers and timeline was reviewed; members were reminded to review their leadership handbook sections
Next, the officers discussed current activities for completion prior to the next general meeting, including:
- Promote volunteer opportunities
The meeting adjourned at 6:35 PM.