January meeting recap

Submitted by Carol B., Secretary

Meeting called to order at 6 p.m. on ZOOM for all members.

Leslie S. introduced Speaker Karen Bolan, whose topic was about Designing Your Own Mini Quilt.
Karen Bolan of California, lectured for the first hour about how to design a mini quilt and how her
background in engineering brought her into quilting.

After a quick break, Kelly C, President, resided over the business meeting. She thanked the board
members for all their hard work and talked about the word of the month, supportive.

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October meeting recap

Submitted by Carol B., Secretary

Bloomington Normal Modern Quilt Guild Met October 22, 2024 at Christ Lutheran Church with 38 members attending in person, and 17 members on zoom in attendance.

President Kelly C. called the meeting to order and thanked Barb S., Jean B., Nichole M., Barb B., and Carol B. for the hospitality treats. Kelly C. shared that we want our members to share fellowship, which is associated with people with shared interest. She indicated that we still need help for a sew day chair (next sew day is November 16 – sign up here), and a photographer for the newsletter. She announced that we will be voting for a possible no-frills retreat in Spring in the same location as our Fall retreat but that retreat would need a chair to arrange that.

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July meeting recap

Submitted by Barb S., Secretary

Bloomington Normal Modern Quilt Guild met June 23, 2024 at Christ Lutheran Church with 53 members attending  in person,  12 members on zoom and 2 guests in attendance.

President Viv called the meeting to order and thanked the hospitality committee for the delicious treats tonight.

Outreach committee Nicole M. reminded members that the quilt show and program at the ISU Horticulture Center will be September 14 and 15.   The committee is in need of members wishing to help with the children’s activities.   Please sign up on this Sign Up Genius.

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