May 2, 2017 DAMQG General Meeting Minutes
19 members in attendance along with 3 guests
Meeting was called to order at approximately 6:35pm.
Approval of April Minutes
Sue motioned to approve the minutes and Joyce seconded.
Guests
Lish welcomed guests from CAMEO and Jen B. to the meeting.
Happy Birthday
May member birthdays were celebrated.
Old Business
Web/Social Team:
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- GLHQ program for next year released with workshops open to guests starting June 1st
- 6/2 Cameo Quilt Show
- Workshops/Lectures/Education Team:
- 6/16 & 6/17 Heather Givans, Crimson Tate
- Fall teacher: Amanda Jean Nyberg, Crazy Mom Quilts
- Upcoming events:
- AQS September in Grand Rapids
- 5/16/17 Member registration
- 5/30 Non-Member registration
- 9/15-9/17 Creative Passions Retreat
- Space in the brand new building for 24 people.
- Call Laura at Creative Passions at 989-845-2159.New Business
- Education updates available online:
- Summer Sew-In – possibly in August
- Fat Quarter Swap
- Make something using the fat quarter in the bag you picked up for the person who brought that fat quarter.
- Bring your item to the July meeting to give back to the other person. (corrected to reflect the July meeting)
Gnome Angel – #100Days100Blocks 2017 Challenge
#MeMadeMay
Made Studio & Market in West Bloomfield spring workshops
- MQG Updates
- Community
- Town Halls discussed – we’re in Region 3
- Upcoming Webinars – 5/31 Many Voices as One: Community QuiltsMonthly FeaturesColor Block Zipper Pouch – DAMQG Financial Spotlight
- Bring your Show and Tell to share
- Bring your fat quarter creation to reveal for the swap eventMeeting adjourned at approximately 7:50pm.
Financial Update:
- Apron class fees were all paid on time.
Minutes provided by Kimberly Vallance 2017 DAMQG Secretary
- Reminders for Next Meeting – June 6 at 6:30pm
Detroit Area Modern Quilt Guild 