May 2013 Meeting

Meeting called to order by Deanna.  Twelve members and one visitor
were in attendance.

Minutes as presented were approved.

 Treasurer’s report:  Balance of $1,166.86.  Minutes approved.

Committee Report:

By-laws Committee (Mary, Melissa and Elisse) reviewed changes to by-laws: end of year will be changed to December to coordinate with SAGA dues, Hill Country Smocking dues will be increased to $15 per
year.  SAGA dues amount should not be included in Hill Country by-laws.  Motion was made by Dot to accept by-law changes as presented.  Motion was seconded by Patti.  By-laws passed by acclamation.

Old Business:

Basket for SAGA convention:  Mary brought a Texas reusable grocery bag for the basket and encouraged members to bring Texas themed items for the basket by September meeting.

 A discussion was held to move HCSG meeting date in October due to conflict with SAGA convention.  Decision by members to keep regularly scheduled meeting date and time.

Dot reported that there has not been any news concerning HCSG’s non-profit status.

New Business:

Committee for developing slate of officers for next year will consist of: Patti Bullock, Dot Griffin and Elissa Powell.  Officers elect will be presented and voted upon at September meeting.

Door Prize:

Karen Morris, Elissa’s friend from Georgia, won the Thread and Scrap Caddy door prize.

Show and Share:

Elissa: showed a beautiful white dotted Swiss with blue ribbon dress. The dress was Lee pattern with Angel Threads Sydary collar. Embroidery was a combination of designs.  Dotted Swiss from Vaune Pierce and Bearissima collar.  Blue double faced silk satin ribbons.

Marcy was working on the block of the month for a class she is teaching.  Quilt pattern is Contessa.

Sharon displayed her Christmas duplicate sweater that she did years ago.

Program:

Shared yummy cupcakes then Kim presented class on smocked cupcake. Bring smocked cupcake to August meeting to complete.