We had a lot of work to do at the January meeting, and I appreciate everyone who took part in the passing of the 2012 Budget and Bylaws amendments. Now that these important documents have been accepted, we can look forward to the February meeting and having some well-deserved FUN!

The Roster will be available for pick-up, and it is "personalized" with your name on it. Block of the Month is seeing great participation, and you will find information in this Newsletter on how it will work this year. Bring your fabrics for the Holiday Challenge! Frances will be accepting them and passing them back out at the meeting. Visit Mystery Gifts and Quarter Yard Club, and buy those raffle tickets for chances to win some nice fabric or goodies to take home.

Secret Pal will begin in March, Round Robin will begin in April, so be sure to fill out your forms if you want to join in the fun. Skill Building and Home Workshops have some great classes planned for you this year. The websites are in a transition stage, and we are excited as we patiently wait for the unveiling of the new website. It's not too late to participate in the Guild Challenge! There is no signing up, just make a quilt according to the 'rules', and have it ready for the Quilt Show!

Speaking of the Quilt Show...it is just around the corner, so be thinking of ways you would like to help in making it a great success. There are many committees, and they need our help. Be ready when sign ups start!

I am happy to report that ALL of the committee chair positions have been filled. Also, with the passing of the bylaws a new position opened up, and it is called, "Budget, Finance and/or Audit". Karle deProsse has accepted the position, and will be the first person to chair this committee. Karle's knowledge and experience will ensure a fiscally sound year for us. Thank you, Karle!

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February 2012 newsletter