Possum Town Quilters met for their regular monthly meeting on Saturday, October 8, 2022. The meeting opened with a welcome from guild president, Ina J. There were several members and no visitors in attendance. Minutes for the September meeting were approved as written on the blog on motion by Tonya S. with a second by Judy S. The treasury report was given by Karen C. and approved on motion by Judy S. and seconded by Terri H.
Old Business
MQA Fall Gathering - Final preparations were made for the MQA Fall Gathering set for October 14-15 and hosted by PTQ. Patti M will send out a detailed email with final instructions for everyone.
Library Christmas Tree Ornaments - Several turned in ornaments that were made for PTQ's annual Library Christmas Tree. If you still have a kit to make an ornament, please have it completed and return to Gwen S. by the November meeting in order for it to be included on the tree for this season.
Nominating Committee - Committee members (Ina J., Judy S. and Rita W.) presented nominations for officers for 2023. Proposed officers will be: President - Gwen S.; Vice-President - Brenda C.; Secretary - Rita W.; Treasurer - Karen C. Patti M. seconded the motion made by the Committee and with a unanimous vote, these ladies were accepted as PTQ officers for 2023. Thank you for your willingness to serve!
New Business
Trinity Place Fundraiser - A request was made by Ruby J. that PTQ donate a quilt to Trinity Place to be used in their silent auction fundraiser benefitting residents of Trinity Place. The auction is scheduled for November 5, 2022.
Committee Reports
Challenge Quilt - no report
Charity Quilts - At our August meeting, Kimberly S. presented instructions on making a charity quilt with assorted 16-patch blocks. Many turned in blocks made for this project. If you have not made a block but still would like to, please see Kimberly S. for more details.
Historical Committee - Still in need of Charter Member accounts of how PTQ was formed for Patti M. to compile for our scrapbook.
Internet Committee - no report
Pilgrimage Committee - no report
Publicity Committee - no report
Rent Quilt - no report
Program
There was no special program for our October meeting as we spent time working out details for the MQA Fall Gathering.
Show and Tell
Gwen S. - Carolina Chain
Terry T. - Aleatare
Terry T. - Sweet Dreams
Terry T. - Double Friendship Stars Signature Quilt from 2015
Ina J. - "Eden" Baby Quilt
Ina J. - Dragon Quilt - 3yd Quilt
Patti M. - Grassy Creek
Patti M. - Boo Crew Sampler
Rita W. - Halloween Quilt
Rita W. - Boo Crew Sampler
Brenda C. - Pickle Dish - Remade from her Aunt's antique handwork
Ruby J. - Patriotic Medallion Quilt
Jennifer R. - Baby Quilt
Jennifer R. - Baby Quilt
Tonya S. - Hand-pieced Dresden Block
Tonya S. - Paw Patrol Block
Tonya S. - Crocheted 5" Baby Doll Outfit
