The Possum Town Quilters Of Columbus, MS, USA: February 2022 Meeting

Tuesday, March 8, 2022

February 2022 Meeting

Possum Town Quilters met for their regular monthly meeting on Saturday, February 26, 2022. The meeting was moved to the fourth Saturday due to MQA Spring Gathering which was held on our regular meeting day. The meeting opened with a welcome from guild president, Ina J. There were 22 members and 2 visitors in attendance for our 15th Anniversary celebration. Minutes for the January meeting were approved as written on the blog on motion by Judy S. with a second by Lauren H. The treasurer's report was given by Karen C. and approved on motion by Tonya S. and seconded by Julia G.

We had an excellent time celebrating 15 years of Possum Town Quilters. It was so nice visiting and catching up with many we haven't seen in months. Thank you all for being a part of PTQ and loving the art and creativity of quilting. Here's to another 15 years and more.

Old Business

Annual Dues - We are still collecting annual dues of $15 if you have not had a chance to renew. Karen C. will be accepting payments at the next meeting.

Crayon Challenge - Crayon challenge projects were displayed and members voted on viewer's choice. Winners were - 1st place - Gwen S.; 2nd place - Pat Hickey; 3rd place - Patti Moore. We had excellent participation and many beautiful projects.

1st Place - Gwen S.

2nd Place - Pat H.

3rd Place - Patti M.

Handbooks - Judy S. and Molly C. will have new handbooks for everyone, complete with a new picture roster of all members, ready to hand out at the next meeting.

UFO/PHD Challenge- PTQ will have a year-long challenge for members to complete unfinished projects that have been put aside for some reason or another and never picked back up. Members will contribute $5 to participate and pick 3 projects they would like to finish this year (not projects you are currently working on). We will have "check-ins" throughout the year and reveal the completed projects at the Christmas party in December. Members who complete their projects (including a label) will split the entry money. Gwen S. has a detailed information sheet for those who want to be a part of this challenge. Please see her at the next meeting to get started.

2022 Committees - Food/Lunch - Marilyn H

Door Prizes - Julia G.

Challenge Quilt - Pat H./Carol J.

Charity Quilts - Judy S.

Historical Committee - Michelle M.

Internet Committee - Molly C., Judy S., Karen C.

Pilgrimage Committee - Judy S.

Publicity Committee - Shannon J.

New Business

MQA Gathering Host - MQA is looking for a guild to host the next Fall or Spring Gathering. Lauren H. made a motion that PTQ host a gathering since Judy S., the current MQA President, is a member of our guild. Marilyn H. seconded the motion. After a passing vote from the members, the following planning committee was formed: Lauren H., Shannon J., Cheri S., Rita W., Brenda E.

Program

Trunk Show/Bed Turning - Judy S. held a trunk show/bed turning of some of her quilts she's made over the years. As a charter member of PTQ, she shared how the guild was formed by a group of ladies who had a vision and desire to unite and fellowship with other quilters.