January 2015 Minutes | Adirondack Quilters Guild

Meeting called to order at 6:30Members present – 24Minutes were read, Kathy made a motion to accept, Chris seconded, all were in favorTreasurers report was read, Peggy made a motion to accept, Judy seconded, questions about the cost of 4H camp ensued, all were in favorThe January workshop is the Tessellated Cross Quilt, on Janaury 17, 2015 by June Tuper.The Febraury workshop will done by Donna HastingsJan accepts the resignation of Tina Kingsley as guild treasurer due to personal issues on February 1, Peggy Lester has been appointed to the position until the next election  (Aug 2016).Jeanne has also indicated that she will not run again for the program coordinator at the end of her term December 31,2015.Jan has also accepted a resignation from Sue Mathieson as Quilt Show Co-Chair, we are also looking for a new co-chairRuth Russell has agreed to do the boutique tableThe Judge Coordinator position will now sit under the rules committee.Raffle Quilt – Barb showed some examples of fabrics for the raffle quilts.  Civil War – 10Red, White and Blue – 2Blue and Burgundy – 6With Barb abstaining due to conflict of interest.Chris made a motion to advance Barb and Kathy $300 in advance for the purchase of the fabric, Louise seconded, all were of fabric.We are going on to go over the changes in the bylaws, we have broken it down into sections, and will go over them for the next 3 meetings, and changes will be open for discussion.Kathy made a motion to accept the first 3 articles, Chris seconded, discussion about the changes ensued.  24 – members in favor0 – members againstEveryone was asked to look at the membership list, to check their contact informationThe president and the rest of the guild wished Tina good luck, and thanked her for her service, and wished Peggy good luck on her in her new position.Meeting adjourned at 7:05.Following addition to the minutes added by Website Editor B. SingerThe following are the revised Adirondack Quilters Guild Articles 1-3 that were reviewed and adopted by the guild membership by a vote (24 in favor of adoption; 0 opposed to adoption; 0 abstentions) as listed in the minutes, above. Review and vote on adoption of revised Articles 4A and 4B will take place at the February 2015 meeting. Bylaws of the Adirondack Quilters Guild Article 1 – Guild Name The name of the guild shall be Adirondack Quilters Guild. Article 2 – Mission Statement The purpose of the guild shall be: A. To stimulate interest in quilts and quilt making for guild members and the   community. B. To promote and advance the art of quilt making through educational programs and workshops, lectures. C. To provide a fellowship for the sharing of ideas and abilities among quilters and aspiring quilters. D. To act as an information clearing house for quilters’ supply sources and quilting events. Article 3 – Membership A. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in quilts and quilt making. A person need not be a proficient quilter in order to join; all that is necessary is an interest in quilts and a wish to learn and share ideas and abilities. B. Members agree to abide by the rules and bylaws of the guild. C. The Business Year of the guild shall commence September 1 and end August 31 of each year.  D. Annual dues: <ol type=”1″ style=”margin-top: 0in;”> <li style=”margin: 5pt 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3;”>Dues assessment:</li> </ol> ·         Annual membership dues shall be assessed at $15.00 per year for members under age 62 ·         Annual membership dues shall be $7.50 for members over the age of 62 to age 80 ·         Free Lifetime membership to any AQG member age 80 and over who has been a member of the guild for a minimum of 5 years). 2. Dues Renewal: Dues renewals are due at the September meeting of each year and will be at the rates listed in Article 3- paragraph D1. above “Dues Assessment” ·     In order to maintain the status as a ‘member in good standing’ dues renewals must be paid by the November meeting of each year.  ·     Benefits as a member in good standing include: Ø      the right to attend AQG monthly meetings; Ø      receive AQG member priority and pricing for all AQG workshops, quilt retreats and other AQG activities; Ø      access to the “Members Only” area of the AQG website, Ø      receipt of annual membership card that may be used at various quilt shops that accept membership cards for shopping discounts (discount eligibility is at the discretion of individual quilt shops) Ø      nominate persons to stand for election to the AQG Executive Board Ø      hold office on the AQG executive board, committee positions, etc Ø      take part in AQG Challenge contests Ø      place items for exhibit at the biennial AQG quilt show Ø      any other regular benefits extended to Adirondack Quilters Guild members     3. New Member Dues: dues proration ·     Any new members joining the guild between September 1st and January 31st will pay the full $15 membership fee (There is a 50% reduction in the membership fee to $7.50 for senior quilters over the age of 62). ·     Any new members joining the guild from February 1st through the August 31st will pay $7.50 for the first year annual dues. There is no 50% senior quilter reduction for those senior quilters who join during this period of any year. E. Membership cards and name tags will be issued annually by the AQG Treasurer to each member in good standing upon payment of annual dues. G. Members are urged to wear their name tags at all AQG meetings and workshops.