Secretary's Report

4/8/08 AAQG Guild Meeting

The meeting was called to order by Cyndee D., President, and she welcomed our guests. An announcement was made that JoAnn Dyar was in the hospital, Iowa Lutheran, recovering from surgery. Any well-wishes may be sent to her address in the directory. Pictures of the retreat are on display and we are encouraged to take any that we like. A big THANKYOU to Sharon H., retreat chair, for making that weekend such a huge success. All who participated had a great time and are looking forward to next year. Gloria Ross had retreat items that were left at retreat— please claim if you are missing something. We are reminded to please honor copyright laws when thinking about adding another pattern to our collections—via a friend. The Mary Conkel Award will be voted on in May and nominations are being taken now. Children and Families of Iowa sent us a thank you letter for the support we provide with suitcases and quilts. Eleven of the quilts donated last year were held on to and given out at Christmas and were greatly appreciated by those who received them. Raffle tickets are available for members to sell. Keep in mind that the income we get during the Quilt Show—admissions, Country Store, ticket sales pay for our programs. Do your part by selling your tickets, volunteering or what ever you can. It's all for the good of the guild. Deb. P. and Kay H. will be on the nominating committee and will be working on filling the positions open for next years board. Please think about volunteering and making their job easier. It is a good way to get to know other members and how the guild works. Besides—it's fun!..Quilt show entry forms are due JUNE 9TH . FORMS ONLY—not completed items. Jenna introduced Jacque, from Adel Quilting and Dry Goods, who was our program/entertainment during the viewing and voting of the Challenge Projects..We got a small glimpse of her fabulous store and a demonstration. Thanks so much! The evening ended with the announcement of Challenge winners, awards and food \ snacks for all.

4/01/08 AAQG Board Meeting

HIGHLIGHTS—The quilt show committee is considering raising the vendor rental fee (not this year) for future shows after looking into other shows and fees. The fabric donated by Grinnell Fiberworks will be saved & the new board can decide how best to use it. Each current board member who will be leaving their position are asked to organize and get their stuff/ responsibilities/ act together so the transition for the new board will be very smooth.

Minutes by C. Stordahl, Board Secretary