Thursday, June 2, 2005 at the Log Cabin, 50 Spruce Avenue, Sherwood Park.

The library opens at 6:30 pm and the meeting starts at 7:00 pm.

Please bring:

·         6 ½” Fabric for the Square Draw – Salmon Fabric 

·         Pen and paper to take notes.

·         Loonies for the raffles.

·         Quilted Items for Show & Tell.  Get some Quibbits for draws!

·         Completed Block of the Month Quilts for display.

·         $12.00 for 2006 Block of the Month program

·         Appetizer or dessert for the Pot Luck and an appetite!

·         Quilt Raffle tickets and money.

·         Completed Guild Questionnaires (see last page) to be given to Tanya Olinek.

 

 

If you wish to bypass the mass signup for membership in September, you will be able to
purchase your 2005/2006 membership at the June meeting. Please make your cheque out to the Sherwood Park Quilt Guild for $30.00, or cash is also welcome. Your present membership is valid until August 31, 2005.

 

 

Sherwood Park Quilt Guild – Cabin Fever Retreat
Camp He Ho Ha www.camphehoha.com

February 24, 25 & 26, 2006

 

SPQG retreat mascot, the Quilting Bee says: “Mark your calendars now for the best quilting retreat of the year -- the perfect weekend to get together for a Cabin Fever quilting weekend”.

 

Tentative fee: $140.00 members, non-members $170.00; $40.00 non-refundable deposit on registration. Early registration can start at the September SPQG meeting.

 

Talk to a retreat committee member wearing “Ask me about Retreat” or contact Joan Smith for details, at email: esmac@telus.net

 

Fun activities, surprises, time to quilt to your hearts content in a lovely lakeside setting, a refreshing indoor pool, comfortable rooms, meals prepared for you, and the company of friendly quilters -- All are in store for you at the Cabin Fever Retreat.  

 

Happy June Birthday to:
Karen Antler, Barbara Few, Pat Good, Janet Harper, Linda Klem, Nancy McGowan, Faye Steinbach, Jackie Towndrow

Happy July Birthday to:
Betty Chaba, Phyllis Clow, Nora Drugge, Catherine Farmer, Vickie Konkolus, Marilyn MacGillivray, Cheryl Rafuse, Sheena Schultz

 

Happy August Birthday to:
Wendy Beller, Jan Byzenko, Sherry Fallow, Sherri McCormick,
Lynne Reynar, Cheryl Schewe, Barb Schmidt, Flo Shuchuk, Nelly Tabak, Joyce Walters,
Anna-Marie Yurkiw-Davies

 

Please remember to bring your $12.00 for the June 2 Guild Meeting.  What do you get for your $12.00?  A detailed instruction booklet of fabric amounts, how to put the Sister's Choice block together, how to put the Helper Block together, colour choices, border choices, inspirational helps from Sharyn Squier-Craig, Harriet Hargraves, Jinny Beyer, Martha Cole, and .5m of the Northcott Quest for the Cure Breast Cancer Ribbon fabric.  So, remember on June 2 to tuck $12.00 into your pocket!

 

For information or questions or to sign-up for this wonderful program, please call Lorna Ball at 417-5001 or e-mail at sherwoodparkpresby@shaw.ca

 

 

 

Sherwood Park Quilt Guild Executive & Committee Volunteers 2005/2006
President	Jo McAuley
Vice President	Cindy Morrison
Secretary	Joan Sabadash
Treasurer	Ann Davies/Ann Marie Yurkiw Davies
Program Coordinator	Tanya Olinek
Past President	Cheryl Schewe
Committee Volunteers
Membership Committee	Shirley Millar, Jan Byzenko, Vicki Konkolus, Elizabeth Curtis
Program Committee/ UFO Days	Tanya Olinek, Ann Taylor
Librarians	Brenda Ambeault, Lana Whatley, Linda Klem, Maureen Martell, Dianne Sylwka
Retreat Coordinators	Joan Smith, Doris Liebrecht, Cindy Morrison, Marilyn MacGillivray, Cheryl Rafuse, Lina Fayoumi, Linda Rafuse
Door Prize/Raffle	Karen Spiess (Joining in Sept 05), Jackie Towndrow
Hospitality Director	Cheryle Rafuse, Lina Fayoumi, Barb Few
Quilt Show Committee & Publicity	Carol Larose, Jo McAuley, Joan Sabadash, Cheryl Schewe, Paule Milhill, Diann Podlubny, Isobel Wilson, Shirley Elliott, Jaye MacFadyen, Brenda MacLeod, Wendy Beller, Nancy McGowan, Lynne Reynar, Betty Perrin
Show and Tell	Iris Olinek, Sherry McCormik, Shirley Elliott, Carol Larose, Sheena Schultz, Betty Perrin, Barb Schmidt, Isobel Wilson
Web Master	Carol Vaage
Scrapbook Designer	Mary Jane Cousins
Newsletter Editor	Lisa Avis
Auditor	Doris Liebrecht
Birthday Committee	Nancy Rohachuk
Welcoming Committee	Joyce Walters
Block of the Month	Lorna Ball

 

Sherwood Park Quilt Guild – The Log Cabin Meeting Minutes

Thursday, May 12, 2005

Sherwood Park Community Hall

Sherwood Park, Alberta

 

The regular meeting of the Sherwood Park Quilt Guild was called to order at 7 p.m. by President Jo McAuley. Joan Sabadash moved the minutes be adopted. Tanya Olinek seconded the motion.

 

1.       Block of the Month

1.1.     Presented by Glen Ball as Lorna was at home, sick. A hand out was passed around to sign up for block of month charity quilt.

 

2.       Guild Quilt Guidelines and Operating Procedures

2.1.     Cheryl Schewe presented an amendment to the Procedures regarding retreat fees. “All fees must be paid in full, two weeks prior to a retreat. Only in extreme circumstances, such as catastrophic illness or death in the family, will a refund we issued. Final decisions regarding this will be made by the Executive of the Guild”. Cheryl asked for a motion of approval. Joan Sabadash moved it be approved, Tanya Olinek seconded it.

2.2.     After a discussion by members, the clause was amended to, “All fees must be paid in full, two weeks prior to a retreat. Only in extenuating circumstances will a refund we issued. Final decisions regarding this will be made by the Executive of the Guild”. Pam Sutherland moved to accept the amendment, Lisa Avis seconded the motion. All members in favor.

 

3.       Quilt Show – Carol LaRose

3.1.     Reported that the Pentecostal Assembly on Baseline Road has been booked for October 20^th and  21^st.

 

4.       Quilt Racks – Cheryl Schewe

4.1.     Discussed the displayed prototype quilt racks that were built by Arne Schewe and Bill McGowan at a cost of $50 for metal and $27 for wooden.

4.2.     Cost to Guild for building racks by a group of members and spouses will be approximately $2,500/$3,000.

4.3.     Guild needs racks to display 280 quilts.

4.4.     Guild has been advised not to rent out racks.

4.5.     Will not use disc harrows due to high cost and lack of availability.

4.6.     First year, racks will be stored in Paule Peloguin’s garage; in a couple of years the Guild will have enough money to rent storage.

4.7.     Do we have the money to build? Yes.

4.8.     Maureen Martel moved we build the racks. Joan Smith seconded the motion.

 

5.       Elections – Tanya Olinek

5.1.     Tanya presented the 2005/2006 executive members’ names. A vote to accept the new executive committee. All in favor – carried.

5.2.     Election sheets were left on chairs to fill out

 

6.       Raffle Tickets – Rosanna Vojacek

6.1.     All books that have been completely sold must be returned at June meeting.

6.2.     All books not completely sold must be returned immediately.

 

7.       Program – Faye Steinbach

7.1.     Faye introduced Saskatchewan fibre artist Martha Cole, who gave us a breath-taking, awe-inspiring presentation of her work.

 

8.       Raffle and Door Prize draws

8.1.     Block of the Month – Lana Whatley

8.2.     Door Prize – Ermeline Ference

8.3.     6.5 inch squares – Linda Klem

8.4.     Raffle I – Marilyn Klein

8.5.     Raffle II – Carmen Steele

8.6.     Show and Tell – Barb Schmidt

 

9.       Jo reminded members that the meeting next month is June 2^nd and members should bring a snack.

 

10.    Faye asked those attending Martha Cole’s workshop to assemble at back.

 

Meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.

 

 

Quilt Shows and Events:

June 11 Quilters Show and Strawberry Tea Sylvan Lake Sylvan Lake Senior Centre – 4908 50th Ave. (across from the railway tracks, 1 block east of 50th Street) 11am - 5pm Admission $2, additional $3 for tea and strawberry shortcake. Contact person: Audrey Lutomsky 887-7303

July 1  Addies Veranda Show in Cochrane   

 

July 1 - 2 Piece Friends Quilt Guild: Quilt show at the Hines Creek Composite School gym. 1-5 pm

 

July 9 - 17 Sisters’ Camp. Contact Maureen Devich at mdevich@shaw.ca or (780) 482-6550

August 4 - 6 Outdoor Quilt Show Eureka, Montana, USA
At the Historical Village, Hwy 93 - South end of Eureka
Cathy Miller, the Singing Quilter, Aug 5 & 6
Pre-register for workshops with Pat Campbell and Harriett Hargrave Aug 4 & 5.  www.eurekaquiltshow.com

August 20 The Chicken Coop 10th Annual Quilt Show  Mundare Seniors Drop-In Centre 11am - 5pm Admission: silver collection. Feature artist: Dianna Chappel - Ft.Sask. Kaylna Country Quilters quilt raffle.

August 26 - 28 Quilting in the Mountains Sun Peaks Resort, Kamloops  - Feature quilter Sharon Pederson www.sunpeaksresort.com/quilting or 1-800-807-3257

October 14 - 15 100 Years of Quilting Quilt Show Calgary
Varsity Community Center, 4303 Varsity Drive NW  Friday October 14, 1pm - 9pm; Saturday October 15, 9am - 5pm Admission $5 (show and refreshments). Alberta Handicraft Guild Calgary Branch Quilt Group will host "100 Years of Quilting Quilt Show" to celebrate 100 years of quilting in Alberta and to promote our group's accomplishments in making quilts throughout the decades and to showcase our work by encouraging other quilter and the general public.

October 15 - 16  BLACK GOLD QUILT PATCH (Leduc, AB) 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Quilt Show 2005“Expressions from the Heart: Memory Makers”

Leduc Civic Centre, 48 Street and 46 Avenue, Leduc Admission $5

Queen-size Quilt Raffle and Centennial Display: “What Alberta Means to Me”

CONTACT: June Aponiuk, Quilt Show Chair (780) 986-2648; e-mail: aponiuk@shaw.ca

 

October 20 - 21 Sherwood Park Guild Quilt Show, Pentecostal Assembly on Baseline Road, Sherwood Park, AB.  For more information, please contact Carol LaRose.

 

 

 

Remember to visit the Sherwood Park Quilt Guild Website at: www.geocities.com/cabin_quilters   Please e-mail newsletter items to the Newsletter Editor, Lisa Avis. Newsletter deadline is the third Friday of each month.

 

 

Sherwood Park Quilt Guild

May 2005 Questionnaire

 

Please return at the June Meeting

Remember the committees use your answers to plan the guild meetings.  Nothing gets changed

unless you speak up!

 

Name: _____________________________

 

1.    What was your most enjoyable part of attending a guild meeting?

 

2.   How much business would you like discussed at the guild meetings:

      a. More      b. Less       c. The Same

 

3.   Doe you use the library:

      a. Often     b. Occasionally      c. Never

 

4.   What are some book/magazines that you would like to see the Guild purchase?

 

 

5.   Would you be interested in volunteering on what committee?

 

6.   What would you like to see in future meetings?

 

 

7.   Are you willing to teach a demo?

 

 

8.   What type of demos would you like to see?

 

9.   What workshops would you like to see the guild offer?

 

 

10.  Comments, suggestions, things you liked things you didn’t like?