Sunday, September 09, 2012

September 2012 TKGV Meeting Minutes

The president opened the September 2012 meeting at 7:17 p.m. by welcoming guests and extending birthday greetings to members celebrating birthdays in September.

The minutes of the August 2012 meeting were approved.  The treasurer gave the treasurer’s report advising the guild’s bank balance is $3109.15. 

The vice president advised the current board members are willing to serve another year in their current positions. If many members want to serve on the board or on a committee, please contact the president or vice president before the October 2012 meeting as the guild will hold the election and installation of officers for the next year at the October 2012 meeting. 

The vice president advised the November classes with Nancy Shroyer are filling up quickly.  If you are interested in attending the classes, please submit your registration as soon as possible.

The charity knitting chair advised yarn was available for charity knitting projects.  The president asked the charity knitting chair to see if the guild can sponsor a fall 2012 charity knit in event.

The president advised she received very positive responses from the suggestion of holding a baby shower for Newborns in Need organization versus the Pollyanna gift exchange at the December 2012 meeting.  Members can knit items for newborn infants or donate items infants need, such as diapers, bottles, etc.  All items will be donated to Newborns in Need. 

The guild will participate in the Chesapeake Water Heritage Festival October 13 - 14, 2012.  Sign up sheets will be available at the October meetings.

The October program will be the election and installation of next year’s officers and a celebration of the guild’s 22nd birthday. 

Having declared a quorum present and having received a second on additional proposed change to the TKGV By-Laws, the guild voted unanimously to accept all proposed changes to the TKGV By-Laws.  A copy of the updated TKGV by-laws is attached.  

The president lead the program on Cat Bordhi’s mobius cast on method for cowls. 

After the guild enjoyed the enjoyed the Ways and Means Committee’s raffle comprised of donated items, the guild enjoyed the member show and share of members’ current knitting projects. 

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

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