New Name and Address

 Grand Rapids Modern Quilters

As many of you now know we have a new name and this blog has attempted to show these changes - we'll see!  The Blog's new name is grmquilters and the address is grmquilters.blogspot.com.  Dropping the "q" was not an available option, thus the word quilters was added.

The minutes are as follows for the February meeting:

" February 3, 2015

MINUTES

14 members in attendance

The meeting was called to order at 7PM by Ginger

It was one year ago that the GRMQG first met as a group. Monthly meetings have occurred since. Most meetings have 10-15 persons present.

Ginger and Nancy continue to work through the requirements needed to achieve nonprofit status for the organization.

There was a group discussion about the pros and cons of joining the National Modern Quilt Guild. The prime reason to not join (at this time) is the cost that would be charged to our group and we are trying to grow the group and a bank balance that will allow for events and speakers. Individuals are able to join should they desire.

Becky moved and Adrienne seconded that our group will not pursue membership to the Modern Quilt Guild at this time.  The motion passed unanimously.

Discussion about what to call our group followed.

Claire moved and Michelle seconded that our group will be known as Grand Rapids Modern Quilter (GR MQ)  The motion passed unanimously.

Claire will go through the bylaws and change where needed to reflect the new name. Minutes of this meeting and a copy of the bylaws will be sent to all persons currently receiving emails from this group. Any pertinent input is welcome, please submit by February 16, 2015.

It was suggested that we make a brochure to be available at Stitched Studio to for persons to be aware of the group and encouraged to come to a meeting.

There is now a Facebook page for the group. It is a closed group at present, just send a request that you’d like to join. We plan to use this as another tool for communication amongst members.

It was agreed that we need a website. Nancy and Ginger will look into some basic info regarding this.

Becky and Nancy are exploring options for a new meeting location. They will report back next month. It was decided, by the group, that we will ask each member to pay $1 per meeting to help defray the cost of the meeting space. There will be a sign in table with nametags and collection box/basket.

Please submit ideas for “skill school” as part of the meeting to Ginger. Tonight Michelle shared the new modern batiks."

Thank you, Kelly for the quick turn arouond and email notice of the minutes.  They are shown here in case you missed them and as a reminder of what business transpired. 

In case any of you are eager to learn how to match your binding to the various fabrics at the edges  A Quilter's Table has a tutorial on making binding at a 60 degree angle!  Have fun....I'll pass on this tute!