November 16 Helping Hands Newsletter 1

November 2016 • Dover, Delaware

President’s Message Sue Hoecker

Vice President’s Message Mary Dawn Ditty

Thinking About New Year Quilting Resolution You are an awesome guild! You have attended meetings and

workshops, made a raffle quilt, sold tickets, donated handmade

quilted items, donated many items for baskets, etc. You always

seem to answer the “call.” That is why we will be entering next

year with a budget that can fund our programs!

It’s never too early to plan, SO next year I want to resolve

to get to know more of you. There are a lot of quilters out

there that I want to become better acquainted with. I plan to

start at the luncheon in December. It’s a great way to get to

know each other in an informal setting. I also plan to meet

more members when attending events and workshops. These

fun days are where I can connect with others and share skills

and a sense of wonder when I have the opportunity to figure

out a new technique, short-cut, or trick. Please, join Helping

Hands as we travel on our quilting journey. In the January

newsletter, there will be info and a synopsis of our 2017

programs. As soon as the programs are finalized, it will also be

available on the website.

I am asking that the majority of you will look over these

events and choose one or two workshops to attend. There will

be a combination of member-led, teacher-led, Sit N Sew, and

projects for worthy causes. Whatever your skill level, you can

learn something. If these events are well-attended, we can

offer more topics in 2018 and our 2017 will be a success!

If you haven’t paid your dues, your name will be dropped and all

non-members will be required to pay a $5 entry fee per person,

per meeting. Also, a guest fee of $5 was instituted. If the guest

decides to join the quilt guild as a member, they will receive a $5

credit towards their membership dues. The $5 collected will

help offset the guild’s costs. This is a ruling from our Board…it’s

just unfair for those who haven’t paid to keep receiving our

newsletter, and enjoy benefits of members.

Thank you for all your cards and well wishes during my back-

surgery recuperation. Everything went well and I’m now starting

to get out and do small events. I am blessed to enjoy your

friendship and commitment to Helping Hands. Together, we will

enjoy another year of growth and skill building in our quilting

efforts. Sue Hoecker

My Soul is Fed by Needle and Thread

Please join us every 4th Monday of the month at 6:30 pm.

First Baptist Church of Dover, located at 301 Walker Rd.

Our membership fee is $25.00 per year.

Refreshments Robin Aschenberg

Hello Ladies of Helping Hands. So, this month we have our

holiday meeting with the "stash relocation" event. I am making

chicken salad. Everyone should bring something to contribute to

our refreshments. Since we won't be meeting in December feel

free to be "festive" ! We will all be busy with looking and bidding

so make your snack easy to grab and eat. Have a lovely holiday

season and see you all again in January of 2017! Your

refreshment chair, Robin Aschenberg Any questions? Please feel free to call or e-mail me at:

302-670-2535, and robinaschenberg@comcast.net.

Helping Hands Newsletter

It’s that wonderful time of the year…membership drive!! Many

have already paid their dues, others are unpaid. Now is the time

to renew your commitment to Helping Hands. Your dues and

funds gained from our fund-raising efforts pay all the great

speakers we enjoy each month. We’ve been fortunate to be able

to appreciate speakers of varied skills nearly every month this

year. Funds collected from workshops, especially of “big”

speakers, usually cover the cost of that workshop. Mary Dawn

has speakers committed for ten months of 2017 and several

already booked for 2018. We try very hard to keep our costs

down by having members host our speakers to save hotel and

restaurant expenses. It’s very expensive to host a speaker.

Please read the Board meeting minutes (Page 5) from this

month, and pay your membership at the November meeting if

you haven’t already. The membership roster will be published in

January.

Let’s also make a resolution to volunteer to help our guild as

well as participate in a service project. Together, we form a

great guild! Please, join in!

January Speaker: Gail Kessler

Gail Kessler will be our January speaker. I am looking forward

to her already! She is a long-time fabric designer and was a

thread rep earlier in her career. She comes with high praise and

recommendations from Mary Beth Scarbarough, President of

Piecemakers and a quilt shop owner. Come and see what you can

learn about fabric, this important part of our quilting efforts.

More about her program in the January newsletter. Put it on

your calendar!

Big “THANK YOU”

We received a nice note from Pat Yamin who is such a warm,

nice lady. She said, “Loved your guild and your warm hospitality.

Keep in touch.”

November 16 Helping Hands Newsletter 2

FOR SALE

Baby Lock Crafter's Choice BLCC Sewing Machine This is a smooth-running machine that has been regularly serviced by the dealer. It comes with all accessories as listed in the manual

plus walking foot and quilting foot, the manual itself, a hard-protective case, and a roll-about carrying case. This machine is now

excess inventory as I have upgraded to a Baby Lock Symphony.

Asking $200 Contact Pat Heer at patheer@verizon.net or 302-449-2532 (leave message, Middletown area)

~ Helping Hands’ Stash Relocation Event ~ THIS MONTH Ellen Malenfant

SAVE THE DATE! Mary Dawn Ditty

Membership Drive Kate Ruper

We started our membership drive in September, and hope

to have memberships all renewed by November. The annual

dues remain at $25/ year. We ask that you confirm the

accuracy of your information in our roster. We are missing

cell phone numbers for many of our members. If you would

like to include your cell number, just add it to the roster when

you pay your dues. As in the past, you can pay by check or

cash. Checks can be made out to Helping Hands Quilt

Guild. Remember, your

guild card entitles you to a discount in many fabric and quilting stores.

Anyone at least 75 years old who has been a member for 5 years is

eligible for lifetime membership. You can get your membership card

just by asking one of us renewing memberships.

Anyone who is not able to come to the meetings can renew their

membership by sending a check to me at:

Kate Ruper, 388 Sedgewick Dr., Magnolia, DE 19962

Information about Programs and Events Please, see newsletters (linked on website) or website for

all workshop info. There is a calendar for the year (under

“Calendar”) as well as “Programs” organized by the month.

At each guild meeting, please, take the time to watch

the scrolling announcements (with pictures) that is on the

front wall of the stage. You will learn about guild news,

workshops, upcoming speakers, etc.

There will also be brief reminders about meetings and

events through email a few days before our fourth Monday

guild meetings. WE WANT YOU TO BE INFORMED

ABOUT ALL OUR OPPORTUNITIES AND FUN!

COME CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAY WITH US. SAVE THE DATE! BUY YOUR TICKET!

The Helping Hands Guild is holding a Christmas luncheon on Wednesday, December

14,11:30-1:30, at Wyoming United Methodist Church.

For the nominal fee of $12, a luncheon of handcrafted tomato soup, chicken salad plate,

bread and a dessert will be served. If you have special dietary needs, PLEASE notify

Nancy Sammons, in advance, at 302-883-5612

Members are encouraged to attend and participate.A part of the event will be the

“show and tell” of ONE favorite quilted piece for each person.

There will be drawings for door prizes throughout the meal.

The highlight of the day will be the drawing of the winner’s name for the Guild’s 2016

raffle quilt.

Helping Hands Quilt Guild has many talented and fun members. This is an opportunity

to meet, greet and eat with them. PLEASE be sure to wear your name tags. For those

wanting tickets at the last minute, please call Chris Mikkelson (302-670-

9426) NLT December 7. They must be paid in advance. Tickets will NOT be sold at the

door. Nancy Roberts

MEETING DATE CHANGE Our regular meeting in April 2017 will be postponed

to Wednesday, May 3, 2017. We have the opportunity to have

Philippa Naylor present quilting news from across the

Atlantic. She is from the UK. She will be here for the Paducah

Quilt Show and will present at the beginning of the week to the

Annapolis guild. She will also give a workshop on Thursday, May

4, 2017. It’s a great opportunity for us to interact with a quilter

with a European flare!

Since she agreed to come while in the area, it is an opportunity

for us to welcome an international speaker without paying her

travel. More later!

It’s Going to be Awesome! The guild’s auction is finally here and it is going to be awesome! At this month’s meeting—November 28th,

6:30 PM—we will have our auction. Tons of nice fabric, books and sewing and quilting items will be up for

grabs at our Silent Auction and Live Auction event.

What a great way to acquire more quilting inspiration! Come, enjoy a FUN evening, see what treasures you can find and

LET THE BIDDING BEGIN!

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With the exception of a few special requests over the years,

most of our quilts have remained in Delaware and sometimes I

think about all those people who are a little warmer and

comforted by our work. Winter is coming, Ladies!

Thanks for all you have done to make this good year for

QFO. Ann Fischer, Coordinator, QFO 302-744-9786

fischersfarm@verizon.net

Quilting for Others will next meet on TUESDAY DECEMBER 13

at 6pm at the VFW Hall in Camden. Come join us as we finish up

the year's work and rest on our laurels a little bit. There will be

pinning of quilts to do, mainly.

Don't forget, if you know of someone who is sick or elderly who

could use "a little color in their lives", especially at Christmas

time, please don't hesitate to ask for a quilt for them.

On August 22, 2016, the Helping Hands Quilt Guild presented the Quilt of

Valor to MSgt. (Ret) Mary Kokoszka and Major David L. Cass, U.S. Army (Ret).

MSgt. (Ret) Mary Kokoszka was an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician at

Dover Air Base, DE. Pictured on the left.

Major David L. Cass, U.S. Army (Ret) served 20 years and was the recipient of

2 Purple Hearts, a Bronze Star, a Silver Star was a Viet Nam POW. Pictured in

the middle.

Lenny Truitt, DE Head of Quilt of Valor, was on hand 6 to present the Quilt of

Valor to both recipients. Pictured on the right.

New Member Welcome!

The Guild would like to welcome all the new members and encourage you to come to the January 2017 Sit n' Sew. It will be held at

the Wyoming Methodist Church from 9-3 on January 24, 2017.

Lots of members, both old and new, have asked where they could get the cutout heart and hands to make new name badges. I will

have some kits to make badges, Cindy King has offered to provide her creative iron on heart and hands; or you can bring your own

fabric and creative ideas! This event will be free to any person who joined the Guild during 2016. Otherwise, there will be the usual

$10 fee.

In the afternoon, Mary Kokoszka has graciously offered to demo a circle quilt!

Please mark your calendar bring your sewing machine and sewing essentials, along with your favorite dish to share, and join us at

the January Sit n' Sew. We are looking forward to seeing you then!

Name Badge Workshop Rose Ann Battista

Members Directory Patricia Kokoszka

Quilts of Valor Presentations Marilyn Pegg

Quilting For Others News Ann Fischer

Upcoming Quilt Events: Quilt & Sewing Fest of NJ on March 2-5, 2017

Garden State Exhibit Center, 50 Atrium Dr., Somerset, NJ

For more info: www.quiltfest.com

Baltimore Heritage Quilters' Guild presents EXPO 2017 on March 18-19, 2017, 10 AM to 5 PM

NEW VENUE! The Park School – Athletic Center at 2425 Old Court Road, Baltimore, MD 21208

The EXPO showcases quilts made by guild members, ranging in style from traditional to contemporary, as well as art quilts. The

EXPO also features quilts and quilted items for sale, a Silent Auction, and an expanded Vendors Mall.

Featured quilters: Amy Selmanoff (contemporary) and Carol Graves (traditional)

Website: www.baltimorequilters.com Email: expo@baltimorequilters.com Mail: PO box 4062, Timonium, MD 21094

Admission: $8 at door Children under 12 admitted free when accompanied by an adult

Online advance ticket purchase: $7; $6 group of 5 or more

If you know of any events in the area, please let us know. You can send any information to:

Barbara Sansone Phone: 302-730-4169 or E-mail b.sansone19@gmail.com

Just a quick mention that the Member Directory was a

success and there will be another event!

During the March 2017 Quilt Meeting there will be an

opportunity to have your Photograph taken. All members,

especially new members, that do not have an image in the

directory are encouraged to bring their favorite quilt and

have it as the background of their portrait.

This will be the only chance to have your photograph taken, so

please plan accordingly. Patricia Kokoszka will be the

photographer and any further inquiries should be directed to

her. pdkoko@gmail.com.

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Treasurers Report 9/31/2016 Mary Kokoszka

8/31/2016 Citizens Bank checking account Statement balance: $16708.15

9/30/2016 Citizens Bank checking account Register balance: $ 11039.52

9/31/2016 Citizens Bank checking account Register balance $ 13049.07

Respectfully Submitted, Mary Kokoszka ( All records are available for review upon request unaudited - for management purposes only)

Minutes for the October 24, 2016 Meeting Delores Burns

Checks Cleared: Barbara Sansone July/August Newsletter $ 24.30 Robin Ashenberg August Guild Refreshments $ 44.86 Mary Dawn Ditty August Guild Refreshments $ 33.57 Nancy Roberts Bonnie Hunter Workshop Refund $ 100.00 Dolores McShea Bonnie Hunter Workshop Refund $ 50.00 Ann Fischer Quilting for Others Annual Donation $ 542.50 Robin Ashenberg August Guild Refreshments $ 35.54 Quiltville LLc Payment for Workshop and Speaker $ 4747.86 Fons and Porter Magazine Magazine Subscription Fundraiser $ 90.00 Deposits Cleared: None

$ 5668.63

Uncleared Deposits: Workshops $ 240.00 Guild Raffle Quilt $ 929.00 Bonnie Hunter Workshop $ 420.00 Sit and Sew $ 10.00 Fons And Porter Fund Raiser $ 60.00 50/50 $ 25.00 Lunch and Learn $ 95.00 Sept. Beginner’s Sewing Class $ 30.00 Guest Speaker Fee non-members $ 120.00 Membership Dues $ 475.00 $ 2404.00

2.00 Uncleared Checks: Wyoming United Meth. Church Bonnie Hunter Luncheon Expense $ 18.00 Wyoming United Meth. Church 2 day workshop rental fee $ 100.00 Carrie Dobos Bonnie Hunter Dinner Expense

Workshop Refund

$ 18.90 Fons and Porter Magazine Sales Fons A

Magazine Subscriptions $ 45.00 Gerri Headley Community Outreach Program $ 80.63 Peg Gilson QOV Batting Purchase $ 71.92 Eva Johnson Bonnie Hunter Workshop Refund $ 60.00

$ 394.45

UFO: Kate Ruper won the end of year drawing. Signups for

UFO’s will take place in January.

December Luncheon: This event will take place Dec. 14th at

Wyoming Methodist Church.

The raffle quilt ticket will be drawn. Members can bring one

favorite piece for Show & Tell. Wear name tag.

Stash Relocation: This year’s guild auction will be held at the

November meeting, and will include a silent auction.

Raffle Quilt Sales: Barb Austin recognized those who sold

tickets at recent events. She needs volunteers to sell tickets at

Sam’s Club November 5th and 6th. Items donated by HH

members will be sold also.

The next Board Meeting will be on September 7th at 6:00.

The meeting concluded with a Name Tag drawing and a 50/50

raffle. Respectfully submitted, Delores Burns

The meeting opened with a prayer by our Vice-President,

Mary Dawn Ditty, followed by the introduction of our guests

and three new members.

Presentation:

Show and Tell offered the chance to see a wide

assortment of quilts and projects made by our members,

which included BOM # 6.

Our guest speaker, Pat Yamin, from Brooklyn, New York, is a

quilter, teacher, lecturer, and author. She has an extensive

antique quilt collection and she displayed a part of her

beautiful collection.

Business:

The Secretary’s report for September was approved.

Membership: Members need to pay dues by the end of

Nov..

Quilter’s Lunch & Learn: This event was well represented

by Helping Hands Guild with over 50 members attending.

Check out the October/November issue of McCall's Quick Quilts and you'll find Marti Chamberlain displaying her

"Seaside Breeze" quilt made from a pattern published in that magazine. Great work, Marti!

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Minutes for the October 5, 2016 Board Meeting Delores Burns

Minutes for November 2, 2016 Board Meeting Mary Kokoszka

Present: Susan Hoecker, Mary Dawn Ditty, Mary Kokoszka, Ellen

Malenfant, Robin Aschenberg, Barb Austin, Linda Barlow, Rose Ann

Battista, Patricia Kokoszka, Shirley Smith, Cindy King, and Marie

Austin

Business

Sue Hoecker thanked Mary Dawn Ditty for stepping in while Sue

was out due to surgery and for her hard work and dedication to the

quilt guild.

The board discussed the possibility of moving our Monday night

guild meetings to the Wyoming United Methodist Church. At the

present time, it was considered a bad idea since all of our speakers

have already been scheduled for Monday nights at the First Baptist

Church and also Mondays are not available at the Wyoming United

Methodist Church at this time.

Newsletter: Articles are due the second Saturday of November

(Nov. 12th).

Speakers: Mary Dawn Ditty has been trying hard to schedule

Eleanor Burns’ sister to speak at our guild next year but

unfortunately she is unable to make it.

Workshops: Mary Dawn Ditty is working on scheduling a workshop

for a cute “Wooly Tree” project at the Wyoming United Methodist

Church. The cost for the class will be $30 and there will be a $25

kit fee paid to the instructor for supplies and materials the day of

the class. More to follow.

Beginner Classes: Mary Kokoszka’s second beginner’s sewing class

was well received. The board suggested we offer the same

beginner classes this upcoming spring time. More to follow.

Stash Relocation: Ellen Malenfant moved the November 10th date

for sorting and packaging the stash relocation donations at the

First Baptist Church to November 9th due to a conflicting

appointment. . If you wish to help, the dates and times are as

follows: November 9th from 12:30 – 3 pm, November 16th from 9

am – 3 pm, November 17th from 9 am – 1 pm, and November 28th

from 9am until complete. If you wish to help please contact Ellen. Name badge Workshop: Rose Ann Battista and Shirley Smith will

host a pot luck “Celebrate New Members” workshop during the

January 24, 2017 Sit and Sew for all new members who would like

to make a name badge. The workshop is also open to all members

who would like to make a name badge with our new logo. Kits will be

provided, thanks to Cindy King. Various demonstrations will also be

provided by our members Raffle Quilt: Barbara Austin turned in $731 total from her recent

raffle quilt ticket sales, bringing the grand total to almost $4000!

Our last opportunity to publicly display the quilt for ticket sales

will be at the Sam’s Club in Dover on November 5th and 6th. Kudos

to Barbara for doing such a fantastic job.

Quilter’s Lunch & Learn: A big thank you went out to Sue Hoecker,

Rose Ann Battista, Ellen Malenfant, Linda Barlow, Elaine Morris and

Mary Dawn Ditty for all their hard work to make our first Lunch

and Learn event a great success! Mary Dawn suggested our guild

host our own quilt lunch and learn at the Wyoming United

Methodist Church. A committee consisting of Sue Hoecker, Rose

Ann Battista, Mary Dawn Ditty and Mary Kokoszka will be formed

to discuss this possibility and other options. Cont. on pg.6

Present: Mary Dawn Ditty, Mary Kokoszka, Ellen Malenfant, Linda

Barlow, Barbara Sansone, RoseAnn Battista, Shirley Smith, Barbara

Austin, Peg Gilson, Betty Rigo, Elaine Morris, Delores Burns

Business

The minutes were approved for September 2016.

Mary Dawn read a thank you from guests belonging to Ladybug

Quilt Guild, who attended the Bonnie Hunter workshops. She also

received many emails expressing praise for the event. The board

discussed bringing in other high interest speakers.

Membership: Membership drive continues through October and

November. Those not paying dues will be removed from the roster.

RoseAnn has been calling all new members and will be holding a

Name Tag workshop in January. Other ideas were discussed such

as having a “Guild Buddy” or offering a free Sit & Sew for new

members.

Sit & Sew: This will take place on October 25th as a follow up to

the Bonnie Hunter workshop. ML Kaczka’s committee will attend

also.

Beginner Classes: Mary Kokoszka will hold the 2nd class on

October 15th. She is seeing a lot of enthusiasm among those

participating.

Raffle Quilt: Barbara is looking for volunteers to work at the

Apple Scrapple Festival. Thank you to Robin Aschenberg for

embroidering the name tags for the greeters to wear at these

events.

Quilter’s Lunch & Learn: Tickets are still available and will be at

the door also. A full day of activities is planned.

QOV: Peg is collecting blocks and is need of striped ones. It was

suggested that Helping Hands Guild set aside once a year to do a

presentation. Various candidates were discussed.

Auction: Mary Dawn shared how Ocean Waves Quilt Guild

handles their auction. Ideas for future auctions were discussed.

Elaine provided information on Quarter Auctions. A motion was

made, seconded, and carried by unanimous vote to give a

Christmas gift of $100.00 to the custodian at the First Baptist

Church as a thank you for help with set up and take down at HH

meetings.

Raffle Quilt: Barbara is looking for volunteers to work at the

Apple Scrapple Festival. Thank you to Robin Aschenberg for

embroidering the name tags for the greeters to wear at these

events.

Quilter’s Lunch & Learn: Tickets are still available and will be at

the door also. A full day of activities is planned.

QOV: Peg is collecting blocks and is need of striped ones. It was

suggested that Helping Hands Guild set aside once a year to do a

presentation. Various candidates were discussed.

Auction: Mary Dawn shared how Ocean Waves Quilt Guild

handles their auction. Ideas for future auctions were discussed.

Elaine provided information on Quarter Auctions. A motion was

made, seconded, and carried by unanimous vote to give a

Christmas gift of $100.00 to the custodian at the First Baptist

Church as a thank you for help with set up and take down at HH

meetings.

There is a $50.00 scholarship available (donated by Marion

Lundgren) and will be kept on hand by the Treasurer to use in the

future.

Our president, Sue Hoecker, would like the board to begin working

on the 2017 budget. Mary shared reports on current spending and

the 2016 budget.

The next Board Meeting will be on November 2, 2016.

Respectfully submitted, Delores Burns

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The Fons & Porter’s Love of Quilting magazine subscription offer is available again for the last time this

month! The offer expires November 30th.

Guild members receive a special rate of $20.00 for a one-year subscription (6 issues) – You’ll pay less and

you get 5 FREE BONUS gifts and the guild gets $5.00 for your subscription- A perfect way to be nice to

yourself and support our guild. Already subscribe? Renew through the guild—the benefits are the same.

For renewals bring in your mailing label and save time signing up! Please make checks payable to Helping

Hands Quilt Guild. Your first issue will arrive in 6 – 8 weeks. Your first issue will arrive in 6 – 8 weeks.

The bonus gifts will arrive shortly thereafter.

Sign-up at the back table before and during our November guild meeting.

See Ellen Malenfant at the guild meeting, call 302-492-8715, or email: dasfalcon@live.com

if you have questions or you’re unable to attend the meeting and would like to sign-up.

Minutes for November 2, 2016 Board Meeting continued from pg.5

Treasurers Report 10/31/2016 Mary Kokoszka 9/31/2016 Citizens Bank checking account Statement balance: $13049.07

10/31/2016 Citizens Bank checking account Register balance: $ 14616.17

Uncleared Deposits: none

10/31/2016 Citizens

Bank checking account

Register balance $ 13907.37

Respectfully Submitted, Mary Kokoszka ( All records are available for review upon request unaudited - for management purposes only)

LAST CHANCE -Fons & Porter’s Love of Quilting Magazine – Subscription Offer

Checks Cleared: Wyoming United Meth. Church Bonnie Hunter Luncheon Expense $ 18.00 Wyoming United Meth. Church 2 day workshop rental fee $ 100.00 Fons and Porter Magazine Sales Fons A

Magazine Subscriptions $ 45.00 Carrie Dobos Bonnie Hunter Dinner Expense

Workshop Refund

$ 18.90 Gerri Headley Community Outreach Program $ 80.63 Peg Gilson QOV Batting Purchase $ 71.92 Eva Johnson Bonnie Hunter Workshop Refund $ 60.00 Connie Quarnaccio Postage Stamps $ 9.40 $ 403.85 Deposits Cleared:

Workshop Bonnie Hunter $ 660.00 Guild Raffle Quilt $ 929.00 Sit and Sew $ 90.00 Fons And Porter Fund Raiser $ 60.00 December’s Holiday Luncheon $ 240.00 Lunch and Learn Boutique $ 256.50 Lunch and Learn Raffle Baskets $ 95.00 50/50 $ 55.00 Lunch and Learn Ticket Sales $ 95.00 Sept. Beginner’s Sewing Class $ 30.00 Guest Speaker Fee non-members $ 120.00 Membership Dues $ 1350,00

$ 3980.50

Uncleared Checks: Pat Yamin October Speaker Fee $ 658.80 Wyoming United Meth. Church Holiday Luncheon Room Rental $ 50.00

$ 708.80

Membership: A reminder to all members and non-members, all dues are required to be paid in full by January 1st of each year as stated in

our by-laws. Shirley Smith made a motion that as of January 1, 2017 if you have not paid your dues you will be removed from the

membership roster and all non-members will be required to pay a $5 entry fee per person, per meeting. An amendment was added: If the

guest decides to join the quilt guild as a member, they will receive a $5 credit towards their membership dues. The $5 collected will help

offset the guilds costs. The motion, with amendment, was approved unanimously by the board members.

The December 14th Holiday Luncheon tickets will be available at the November guild meeting. An email reminder will be sent out to all

members. All board members were encouraged to invite other members to the luncheon who have not decided to attend yet. The drawing for

the raffle quilt winner will be conducted at the luncheon. Door prizes will be given away.

It has been determined that corrections, additions and revisions are needed to our by-laws. A committee including the following members will

review and make recommendations: Mary Dawn Ditty, Ellie Brocklehurst, Kate Ruper, Ellen Malenfant, and Joyce Sinclair.

Fundraising was discussed. Barbara Austin has volunteered to continue to head up the raffle quilt ticket sales for 2017 but requests

additional help from our guild members. Shirley Smith will continue the 50/50 and Ellen Malenfant will continue the Fon’s and Porter magazine

fundraiser for a few more months.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:38 pm.

The next board meeting is scheduled for December 7, 2016.

Respectfully submitted,Mary Kokoszka

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Happy Birthday Kate Ruper Officers & Committee Chairs Patricia 12/30

The Magic Table

Last Name First Name Birthday

Burns Delores Nov 1 Brennan Margot Nov 1

Cohens Grace Nov 6

Decker Peggy Nov 9

Cook Sharon Nov 11 Rahe Kat Nov 17

Butler Kay Nov 18 Barlow Linda Nov 18

Short Sara Nov 25 Morris Elaine Nov 26

Hurley Maggie Nov 27 Dobos Carrie Nov 28 Kaczka ML Nov 30 Yoder Salina Dec 1

Fischer

Ann Dec 2 Kokoszka Mary Dec 3

Battista Rose Ann Dec 3 Vaughn Tracey Dec 8

Bevans Betty Dec 12 McShea Dolores Dec 16

Gilson Peg Dec 17 Brown Julie Dec 19

Thomas Bette J. Dec 23 Mougel Laurie Dec 24

Schaffer

Joanne Dec 25

Audy Patricia Dec 30 Austin Barbara Dec 30

For January only, newsletter submissions are due by Wed. Jan. 4th

Otherwise by or before the 2nd Saturday of the month.

Please email them to Barbara Sansone at b.sansone.19@gmail.com.

The long table as you walk into the

Helping Hands meeting room.

• Membership services (renewal dues, new members and

visitors)

• Sign-in sheet (Please, try to sign in so we can get an

accurate count of attendance.)

• Sign-up for those who wear name tag.

(There is a drawing each month for those who wear a

tag. It is encouraged so that we can all know who we

are talking to and sitting with.)

• 50/ 50 raffle ticket sale. (This is a fund raiser for the

guild.)

• Sign-up for Show & Tell

• Class registration

• Quilting for Others (Pick up a kit)•

President: Sue Hoecker…………….. Vice President: Mary Dawn Ditty……... Recording Secretary: Delores Burns…………… Corresponding Secretary: Ellen Malenfant……..… Treasurer: Mary Kokoszka….…….. Committee Chairs: 50/50: Lauren Ferguson…….. Block of the Month: Linda Barlow….………… Fund Raising: Ellen Malenfant……….. Greeters/New Member: Rose Ann Battista….… Membership: Kate Ruper……………… Miniatures/ table runners/toppers: Linda Barlow…………… Newsletter: Barbara Sansone……. Quilt Show: Elaine Morris……….…. Quilting for Others: Ann Fischer…………….. Quilts of Valor: Betty Rigo…………..…...

Peg Gilson…………….…. Raffle Quilt: ML Kazka………….…….. Raffle Quilt Sales: Barbara Austin………… Refreshments: Robin Aschenberg……. Sit ‘n Sew/ Workshop Coordinator: Shirley Smith…………... Skills Forum: Marti Chamberlain….... Sunshine: Sharon Cook…………….. Swaps: Lisa Stallings…………….. Website/Facebook: Patricia Kokoszka….….

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Inside this Issue 1. Presidents Message

1. Vice Presidents Message

1. Refreshment List

2. Stash Relocation Event

2. Save the Date

2. Info about Programs & Events

2. Membership Drive

3. Name Badge Workshop

3. Membership Directory

3 QOV Presentations

3. QFO

3. Upcoming Quilt Events

4. Treasurer’s Report 9/31/16

4. Meeting Minutes 10/24/2016

5. Board Meeting Minutes 10/5/2016

5. Board Meeting Minutes 11/2/2016

6. Treasurer’s Report 10/31/2016

6. Fons & Porter Offer

7. Sunshine Committee

7. Birthdays

Sunshine Committee Report

Helping hands sunshine sent four cards to the following:

Ann Koot had surgery, Doris Butler had surgery, Connie

Quarnaccio had surgery and Elaine Morris lost her

husband..A sympathy card was sent.

Please continue to keep us informed of any of our members

that are ill, having surgery, or have lost a loved one.

Respectfully submitted,

Connie Quarnaccio and Sharon Cook

November 16 Helping Hands Newsletter 8