JANUARY 2019 NEWSLETTER 

  

Message from the President  The changing of the guard went very smoothly thanks to the previous leaders Lynn, Irene, and Carol. I am happy to announce some committee chairmen are staying in their positions and some assuming new ones. Suggestions and ideas have been flowing in from members which forecast an interesting and exciting 2019. I am anxious to begin.    

― Mary Jo 

   

Agenda for January 16, 2019  6:30 pm at Itasca Library  Call to Order.  Business Meeting:  

Committee Reports: ● Membership ● Magazines and Books ● Ways and Means ● Refreshments ● Programs ● UFO ● Charity  ● Quilts for Veterans Charity 

 Secretary Minutes: See below.  Treasurer’s Report: See below.  Old Business.  New Business.  

Refreshments.  Show and Tell.  Door Prizes.  Program: Tips, Tricks, & Tools  Adjournment.  Clean Up: Remember we must be out of the room by 9:00 p.m. 

Secretary Meeting Minutes - December 19, 2018  The meeting started at 6:30 pm.  President Lynn Vock wished everyone a Merry Christmas. This meeting is the annual Christmas party and grab bag gift exchange so a short business meeting is planned.    Programs: Lynn turned over the meeting to Lucy Goetz, Program Chair, who talked about what is being planned for the January and February meetings.  She asked how many members had AccuQuilt cutters and dies. A number of members raised their hands. It was suggested by a member to her that the cutters and dies be brought to a meeting along with fabric to make into useable pieces for charity quilts, patriotic quilts and for the Fischer Farm sale. The January meeting will be the starting point for discussion on what we have and how much fabric is needed. February will be the month to do the actual work.    The January program will also be on tips, tools and tricks. If you have a favorite tip, tool or trick, please share with members at this meeting.    UFO’s: Rosemary Zelenka informed members that the December show and tell will take place prior to the drawing. There is $100.00 in the UFO treasury. A discussion took place concerning the number of winners and how much money should be awarded. It was decided that four winners would be chosen, and each would receive $25.00. Based upon the discussion, by voice vote, all members present agreed that four winning names would be drawn and each winner would receive $25.00. The drawing will take place after dinner and Show and Tell.  Dinner took place at 6:40 p.m. The dinner was wonderful. Thank you to all the members who brought the delicious sides and desserts.  The Business Meeting was called back to order at 7:25 p.m. Lucy Goetz stated that 2018 was the 30th Anniversary of the Guild. Lucy did research on the beginnings of the guild and its history. She presented an informative account of what she discovered. Some original members are still active within the group and it was interesting to hear the stories about different events and programs that occurred over the years.  

Show and Tell: Show and Tell took place following her presentation and the UFO Drawing followed. The four winners were Cindy Beard, Janis Arquette and Gale Patyk (who won twice!).   At 7:45 p.m., the gift exchange took place and everyone had a wonderful time picking out just the right gift. Thank you to all from everyone for the gifts.    Adjournment: A motion was made by Lynn Vock, seconded by Debbie Wesenberg to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 p.m. By voice vote, all members voted AYE.  Respectfully submitted by Irene M. Jones, Recording Secretary, 2018 

Treasurer’s Report - December 19, 2018

FINANCIAL SUMMARY FOR MEETING 01-2019

PREVIOUS BALANCE REPORTED:  $3,899.33 

DEPOSITS FROM LAST MONTH:  $10.00 

  $10.00  Quilt Raffle Ticket Sales   

  $10.00     

EXPENSES FROM LAST MONTH:  $195.54 

  $26.96  Ck 1771 Lucy Goetz / Christmas Party Favors   

  $149.43  Ck 1773 Irene Jones / Christmas Party Food   

  $19.15  AutoWD for check order   

  $195.54     

      $3,713.79 

    2019 Membership deposited in 2018 *  $525.00 

CURRENT BALANCE IN CHECK REGISTER AS OF 12/2018  $4,238.79 

  This is an increase over last year at this time of  $95.77 

2018 Year-to-Date Veterans Quilts Project  $158.00 

Total monies raised for project from inception thru 12/2018  $772.60 

 

2019 Paid Membership: $575.00 = 23 Members   

2018 Paid Membership: $700.00 = 38 Members   

2018 Paid Guest Fees: $20.00 = 2 Guests   

2017 Paid Membership: $685.00 = 35 Members   

2016 Paid Membership: $440.00 = 22 members   

* Please Note:  To properly record membership, monies received for membership 

  for the next year will be deposited as received, but for reporting 

  purposes, the income will be recognized in the membership year. 

Respectfully Submitted by Carol Tipre 

Refreshment Schedule 2019  

  1  2  3 

January  Emilia  Rosie  Irene 

February  Donna  Debbie   

March  Lucy  Mary  Sandy 

April  Judy D.     

May  Gale  Mary Jo  Rosie 

June  Marilyn  Laura   

July  Cindy  Emilia   

August  Linda B.  Kathy R.  Kate 

September  Sandy B.  Lynn   

October  Helen  Elizabeth  Jaimie 

November  Teri     

December  Cindy     

Programs 2019  In December, our Holiday Party was combined with a celebration of the guild’s 30th Anniversary! A short history of the early years was read, highlighting some important events. Long time current guild members who were listed on an old 2004 Membership list are: Beverly Bauman, Mary Ann Cadell, Gale Patyk, Carol Norgaard, Julie Vondruska, and Rosemary Zelenka. 

“Tips, Tricks & Tools” will be the program in January. Everyone should be ready to share ways that they sew and quilt easier, quicker and with better results. We’ll also discuss the Accuquilt Die Cutter program for February.  

  

Itasca Quilters Guild Brief History, 1988 - 2018  Sept. 14, 1988 – First meeting of the Guild, “Name the Block Game” conducted by Helen Reid 

May 1989 – 1st Annual Retreat – Rockford Fairfield Inn 

May 15, 1991 – View quilt retreat quilt won by Rose Zelenka 

Dec. 15, 1993 – 1st meeting at the Roselle Library 

Dec. 14, 1994 – Elk Grove Library used for meetings during construction of Itasca Library 

Sept. 1995 – Itasca Library officially dedicated – IQG meets here. 

Nov. 15, 1995 – Guild presented the Mother Goose Quilt to the Itasca Library 

July 16, 1997 – Games and picnic – 1st meeting at the firehouse 

July 15, 1998 – Picnic and garage sale (garage sale continues each year until 2002) 

July 17, 2002 – Quilt presented to the fire department in appreciation for their services and for using the meeting room. 

Oct. 2002 – Beverly Bauman elected president of the guild 

May 19, 2003 – White elephant exchange 

July 2003 – 1st time for the Chinese Auction (now called the Brown Bag Raffle) 

Sept. 17, 2003 – 15th Anniversary Celebration with Susan Kohli-Jankowski from “Treasured Toppers” with history of hats. 

May 2004 – Beverly Bauman demonstrated Locker Hooking 

Aug. 2004 – Janis Arquette showed antique quilts 

June 2005 – Chinese Auction in June, with Picnic in July 

  

Quilt Show  Opera House Quilt Display 

When: Jan 4 - 31 

Where: Woodstock Opera House, 121 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock, IL 

Cost and Info: The McHenry County Historical Society will display a collection from its archive of about 160 quilts at the Woodstock Opera House during box office hours. The display features nine quilts from the 1870s through the 1940s, including the following examples: Signature Quilt, 1900 - 1905 and Mosaic Quilt, 1930s.   

Free admission.   

Information: 815-923-2267 or www.mchenrycountyhistory.org 

 

   

Show and Tell - December 19, 2018