September 2021 Meeting Recap

SATURDAY, September 18th, 2021 7PM-9:00PM

MEETING MINUTES

Brenda opened the meeting at 7:00PM

Cathy introduced speaker, Maria Shell - Traditional, Art, Modern—Notes from the Field Maria spoke and answered questions till 8:15pm. There were 74 attendees - 71 members and 3 guests.

Treasurer - AJ Treasurers report: Balance $9,507 after $1,727 expenses.

BQE - AJ BQE website. Oct. 23-24, 2021, Charles Dodge Center, Pembroke Pines

Membership - Charlotte - new members, BrendaR, MarilynH, NitaG, ThereseK, KathyMcC, EllenB, MichaalaS - 142 members total

QuiltCon 2022 Community Outreach quilt: AlisonR will coordinate. Due January. Thanks to all for participating in survey RE where to raffle sell charity quilt.

Charity - Susan and Chris Blocks/quilt tops can be dropped off at StitchCraft or wait till first in person meeting. Directions on website.

Patti, QAL: FLORIDA FLYOVER QAL Reveal - 11 quilts - see Gallery at end of page. Each person that participated will get a fat quarter of either sand, sea or grass along with an exclusive QAL 2021 Florida Flyover button. Winners of Gift cards (chosen randomly) from Red Thread Studio: $20 MaureenD, $30 NancyK, $50 LauraC. Thanks Red Thread Studio!

Linda H, Challenge: SFMQG 2021 CHALLENGE - Curve Around Challenge. Share progress photos using #sfmqgcurvearound. Submit photos by Tuesday, November 16, 2021. Quilts shown at November meeting for voting by Dec 1st. Prizes awarded and makers show off at December meeting. Details on website. News : Feel Good Fibers who are sponsoring the Cassandra Beaver Award are having a Declutter Challenge.

*** WOW *** October General Meeting on 10/16 will be a dual meeting, virtual and in person starting with Julie Silber Lecture.

Due to high COVID-19 numbers in our area, effective 09/28/2021 masks will be required at all South Florida MQG in-person events at Patch Reef Park until further notice. We appreciate your cooperation

Events with Sherry and CathyW

Summary of all online events can be found HERE

SHOW & TELL

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2021 Florida Flyover QAL