April 16 Guild Meeting Recap

Here’s the recap from our Zoom guild meeting.

We offer our condolences to Kelly, Annette and Lori on the passing of their loved ones. We also extend our condolences to Elaine & Siobhan on the passing of Elaine’s husband.

We were also informed that Sallie is currently hospitalized with pneumonia, but is slowly recovering.

This is an extremely difficult time and hope you can reach out to one another as we shelter-n-place, to comfort one another.

Guild Business

Our online attendance was around 39 guests. So nice to see all the faces and people busy hand stitching as we caught up.

Lenny reviewed with us the first quarter budget report. If you would like to view the report, it is available on the website in the members only section. If you have any questions, you can email Lenny.

We will need to formulate a two person Nominating Committee for board elections for the 2020-2021 term. The slate of nominees will need to be presented at our May meeting. If you would be interested in being on the nominating committee, please contact Rachel or Kathy.

Now would also be the time to consider taking on a board position. If you would be interested in joining the board, please contact Rachel or Kathy.

Most of all our normal activities (Birthday FQ giveaway, Name tag swaps, charity donations, raffles, etc.) are on hold right now and will resume when we meet again in person.

Some activities you can participate in are:

Scrub Caps

Daniela mentioned there is a need for scrub caps at St. Joe’s in Wayne and Paterson. Please check our facebook group for instructions and details.

MQG Keep calm and quilt on

There are many webinars and downloads for you to take advantage of and participate in. Make your way to the MQG website and head into the members only section to learn more.

Programs

Block Lotto

It’s not too late to get in on the making of these blocks. You can make one of each, many of both or just pick your favorite. At our next in-person meeting, we will do our swap.

For directions, look back to the March Meeting Recap for the Wonky Churn Dash and to January Block Lotto post for the Plus Block.

UFO Challenge

And the winner of this month’s UFO challenge was me, Jen! I won the ‘Maker’ necklace.

Next month’s UFO is #5 on your list and the prize is Noodle Head Crescent Tote pattern (zipper included)!

Pod Swap

Another project to work on between now and whenever we meet face-to-face again is the Pod swap.

We will be sending out information shortly on how you can join in on this cute little swap. Keep an eye on your email for details.

Show and Tell

Thanks for your participation. See you next month (most likely vitually) May 21st.

Jennifer-Secretary

April 2020 Virtual Guild Meeting – this week!

Reminder – This THURSDAY April 16th

Where: your couch, desk, sewing area, backyard – wherever you like that is socially distance appropriate!

When: 7pm open, start meeting @ 7:15

Hey members!!!! How are you? I hope you are feeling well and staying healthy and occupied. We’d love to see your smiling (and even not smiling) faces – How about joining us for a ZOOM conference call/guild meeting this week?

Check your inbox for an upcoming email with Zoom call in details…if you are a guest and would like more information please email programs@njmqg.com

Sooo it’s this coming Thursday – we’ll open it up at our usual time 7pm to get set up and we’ll start at 7:15. This way you can get settled with your snacks, check your video & audio settings and then we’ll talk about some stuff – a little business, a little party. You know…

To better facilitate; please send Crista any photos to add into the meeting slide show. It is very difficult to see a real time display since our cameras and screens vary. A simple email with description will work.

Such as items for:

– your UFO’s you’ve possibly been working on, would like to show us & be entered into this month’s raffle!!! I know I am ready to win some stuff!

-Show & Tell

We sure are looking forward to seeing you. 

Here are a few reminders since we are not all used to conference calls. Please help us give you the best meeting we can…

-Check your microphone & speaker settings before the meeting. Call us beforehand if you need help.

-MUTE your microphone when not actively speaking. There will be a “button” at the bottom of the screen.

-Turn off your t.v. in the background so it doesn’t compete with your microphone

-Be aware of your surroundings and behaviors (we can see you)

-Plug in your device

-Using a headset or headphones may be helpful

Thanks so much & see you Thursday!!

-Rachel