The August meeting of Quilters by the Bay was called to order by President Mardell Buffington 
on August 26 with about 50 members present including 3 guests.

Please note the change of meeting days for November and December due to the holidays.  New 
dates:    Nov 18 and Dec 16

The Secretary noted that the minutes from July were posted at the meeting and the e-mail list is 
settling down.

She read a thank you note from the Old Soldiers home, last year's charity.  They are very appreciative 
of the 51 quilts our group made for them.

The treasurer reported all bills are paid and we have a balance of $6022.71.

Mardell reported that Judie Sholes did an audit of the financial records and that Sharon Maes is given
an outstanding rating for her handling of the guild's finances.

Membership Chairman Wanita Canafax is busy collecting dues.

Program Committee  --  Judie Sholes and Peggy Higgins have been hard at work planning for future 
meetings.  So far--

       August -- Joyce Walker will continue her presentation on accuracy
       Sept   -- Rose Flannigan will discuss how to prepare a quilt for professional quilting
       Oct    -- Colleen Weise will show and discuss shadow quilts
       Nov    -- Carol Olson will show her quilts and discuss dyeing
       Dec    -- Christmas program
       Jan    -- Yo Wright on binding
       Feb    -- Quilted Post Cards with class the next day
       Mar    -- Jackie Anderson, a work meeting to make walker bags for our charity
       Apr    -- Mary Allen, attic windows and a new version of log cabin

Community Services
     Jackie passed around a pattern for making quilts for children.  There are 2 sizes for children 
up to age 5 and then bigger ones for 6 to 18.  The pattern will be posted on the website too.  We 
will be scheduling some work parties or members can make quilts on their own.  There is some fabric 
available and it is a good time to clean out your stash and donate it.  There is need for up to 200 
quilts for the unfortunate children taken suddenly from unsafe situations and put into foster care.

Raffle Quilt
     Norma Jean Nyland reported there are 1800 tickets out.  Pictures of the raffle quilt are available.  
The quilt is available to take to show and sell tickets.

Retreats
      Both the fall and spring retreats are full and ready to go.

Block of the Month
      Beth Farnum is this month's winner.  A new charming Christmas pinwheel is up this month.  I hope 
I win this one.
      New rules and format being formulated by the new committee.

Mystery Quilt
       There seems to be some interest in doing one.  Watch for more information.

Pete's Circle Class will be held Oct 7 and Oct 14 from 5 to 9pm.   Cost is $25.  Rose Flannigan is 
handling sign ups.

Christmas Bazaar
        Sue Harmon said the UP bazaar is not definite yet.  She is looking for suggestions of other 
places to sell our crafts.

New Business
        The 2010 raffle quilt will be ready for quilting in October.  Volunteer needed for quilting 
and another for binding.

New policy for Classes and Retreats
         pay up  when you sign up.  You may sell your place if you cannot come.
         It was suggested that classes be offered on weekends for those who work full time.

Wanita Cannifax just returned from a dream vacation  "Quilt Camp at Sea".  It was fun hearing about 
her cruise and seeing the things she made and bought on the trip.

Announcements:
      Alethia Robinson donates time with Purdy ladies who are in prison there.  They make charity 
quilts and have need for supplies--fabric, batting, notions.  It is nice to help these ladies with 
one good part of their lives.  Alethia will bring some of their work to show us next meeting.

      Trina Rounds said our new member, Debbie Harney runs the Creative Hand Studio located on South 
Hill.  They have classes and workshops.

Show and Tell:

Joyce Walker, Carol Boughten, and Rose Flannigan all attended Pete's stained glass quilting class and 
showed off what they learned.  Beautiful work...

Sharon Anderson showed us 3 projects made for her mother, granddaughter and school kids.

Pat Schafer showed a challenge quilt she made using yellow green as the main color.  Tricky to work 
with, but came out very nice.

Maggie Shields made a quilt from T shirts her daughter collected playing softball.

Sharon Murphy had 3 projects, very pretty in blues and yellows.

The meeting concluded with Joyce Walkers informative presentation on accuracy.  She emphasized pinning, 
ironing (pressing!),  and 1/4 inch seams.

Respectfully submitted,

       Marcia Cramer, Secretary, who always comes home from the meetings inspired to cut up some more fabric.