Wednesday, May 13, 2020

May 2020 General Meeting Minutes

Minutes of General Board Meeting
Orlando Modern Quilt Guild
May 6, 2020


Meeting was opened at 10:05 am   
President Ede Nault opened the meeting and welcomed everyone on the Zoom virtual format 

President – Ede Nault 

Ede welcomed everyone, expressing that she missed seeing everyone in person during this pandemic where we are all social distancing! She said we are getting up to speed on the Zoom format, and things are getting a bit easie to manage. Ede thanked Paula Kennedy and Debra Jalbert for assisting in presenting the meeting this month. 

The general meeting at the Sewing Studio will be canceled for June 2020, it will be on the Zoom format online.  The meeting code to log on will be sent to members in a separate email before the meeting. 

Ede showed a video where Kelsey, of the Sewing Studio explained procedures for online and in -store shopping at the Sewing Studio. It is still open during this time, and any questions can be directed to her by calling her directly, or on their website with a special section on Covid-19 procedures. 
    
Ede presented sewing rooms videos members Ede, Paula and Debra. Please send more videos with sound to Ede at the guild email address.  You can also send the videos directly to Ede through a text .

Vice President – Debra Jalbert 

“It’s a Wrap” chairman Debby Manuel pulled #2 for the project to be completed in two months. They will be shown at the July meeting. It’s not too late to join if you want to, just email the guild.

If anyone is interested in a virtual sew day, please let Debra know; it probably would have to b hand sewing only!

She said the board is attempting to put together a Longarmer’s panel; if you interested in participating as a instructor or attendee, please let her know. 

Yanick Booz explained May BOM- it is the Modern Strawberry Block; instructions are posted on the blog. She said they are trying to come up with a plan so that the BOM still remains a challenge with monthly winners. They will figure it out, and details will be announced. She will also be presenting a survey regarding the BOM; please try to fill it out when it comes in email. 

The first set of Mystery Quilt instructions have been sent out so far – Ede showed a photo of the progress to date. can still be joined by members. Please email the guild if you want to join. Mary Smart is chairman. The second second set of instructions will be emailed to challenge members soon. 

Community Outreach – Sue Kenard 

Masks – Sue asked everyone to keep track of masks they are making, whether for family, neighbors, or donations, so the information can be used for a report at the end of the year.

The community outreach project will be baby quilts this year. More information to follow 

She thanked members and asked them to keep making masks. 





PROGRAMMING

 Debra Jalbert introduced a video where she showed her process of Graffiti Applique quilting using Mistyfuse. The video ran 8:30 (eight min. 30 sec)  and will be available on the Orlando Modern Quilt Guild You Tube Channel after today’s meeting.  She then answered questions that came through on the video chat. 

Debra confirmed the next three months of programming will consist of aspects of Japanese quilting. 

Secretary -Paula Kennedy, 

Please send photos of Show & Tell to Paula Kennedy.  They will be put into a slide show for a virtual Show & Tell for the June meeting. You can also hashtag them on Instagram and Facebook 

A video movie of Show & Tell was presented showing projects by member from the last month. 

Ede thanked everyone for logging in to the meeting, and to please keep eye on your email, as frequent emails will be sent to members with necessary updates. 

 She also said to be sure to pay your dues by the June 1, extended deadline in, order to stay on the email member list, private Facebook group page, and receive the 2020-2021 pictorial directory coming out in June.  

Meeting Adjourned at 10:48 am 


Respectfully submitted, 
Paula Kennedy, Secretary 

April 2020 General Meeting Minutes

Minutes of General Board Meeting
Orlando Modern Quilt Guild
April 1, 2020


Meeting was opened at 10:05 am   
President Ede Nault opened the meeting and welcomed everyone on the Zoom virtual format 

President – Ede Nault 

Ede welcomed everyone, expressing concern that all members were doing well during the current Covid -19 Pandemic as we all are on lockdown and social distancing. She thanked everyone for joining the virtual meeting and explained the format for the meeting, and Zoom protocols .  

The fabric sale has been postphoned for now.

The general meeting will also be canceled for May 2020. 

If anyone would like to do a virtual sewing room; the board is investigating opportunities to keep members connected. 
Please send in sewing room videos to Ede , with sound         

Vice President – Debra Jalbert 

Yanick mentioned for everyone to turn the mute on when in the virtual meeting room. 
The BOMN is a more challenging block this month, it should be made in spring colors, the instructions are posted on the blog.
Debra reported that Debby Manuel is chairing the “It’s a Wrap” UFO challenge for the year, and that a number will be announced soon.
The Mystery Quilt and It’s a Wrap can still be joined by members 

Treasurer- Kathy Aber, no report 

Secretary -Paula Kennedy 

Please send photos of Show & Tell to Paula, they will be put into a slide show for a virtual Show & Tell for May meeting. 

Community Outreach – Sue Kenard 
Masks – Sue asked everyone to keep track of masks they are making, whether for family, neighbors, or donations, so the information can be used for a report at the end of the year. She mentioned the Waterman Orlando Heath is still finalizing guidelines for dropping off masks. 
She thanked members and asked them to keep making masks!

Education- Marge Cree 
Timna Tarr class has been canceled for April 25th,

Marge confirmed Jacqie Gerhing for January 2021


Member at Large- Love Sullivan, no report 

Meeting Adjourned at 10:35 am 


Respectfully submitted, 
Paula Kennedy, Secretary 

Friday, May 8, 2020

See the virtual May Meeting on the You Tube Channel







The May 2020 Virtual meeting is online on the Orlando Modern Quilt Guild You Tube Channel !
Here is the link to the You Tube Channel where you'll find  links to the Programming , Show & Tell videos , and the general meeting. Enjoy !

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUB8pcAkpFeiXsRg5-Emetg?view_as=subscriber

Orlando Modern Quilt Guild You Tube Channel

Wednesday, May 6, 2020

May BOM

Greetings from home!

Hope you and your loved ones are well.

Staying home while social distancing is the perfect time to develop your quilt-block construction skills. This month's challenge will include curves and use the MQG website patterns which are available for all current members. 

In May, we are making a modern "Strawberry Wild" block. You'll find the pattern on the MQG site HERE
(Remember you will need to be logged into your account to download and view the pattern.)




















Select these colors in solids or blenders for your finished block. Mix and match as long as you use 3 distinct colors: 

blues for the fruit 
greens, yellows, and teals for the top and background

A variation of colors will allow the winner to make a fun design including the Strawberry Blue Quilt also found on the MQG site. You'll need to log into your account and download the pattern if you are the lucky winner or want to make your own quilt!


Click on the link under the photo for the complete pattern.
Remember to respect the designer because these patterns are for members only. 




We are in discussions to choose winners for each month we cannot meet in person. Would you be willing to mail blocks to winners if we conducted a drawing in future online meetings for the BOM?
Click here to respond to a one-question survey.


Wishing you a wonderful month until we meet again!