patchwords - Saint Andrew Bay Quilters` Guild

September 2015
PATCHWORDS
President’s Letter September 2015
Hey Quilters,
It was nice to celebrate our wonderful guild and all of you wearing red and white, especially
with the special SABQG logos. We need to do this every year! Go SABQG! The Yard Sale was
wonderful, I hope you were able to get some treasures and empty out your sewing room. Thank
you for all the donations to the guild’s table, most of it was sold, a small amount was left over
which was donated to the Humane Society Thrift Shop. The books that remained were put aside
for sale at the Quilt Show Boutique.
I have extended the name tag challenge, I’m looking for a simple and easy design that any
level quilter can complete. The idea is to encourage new or longtime members to make a name
tag, whether you’re a beginner or a skilled quilter. Put on your thinking hats and let’s see some
fun and simple name tags at the next meetings.
This year's President's Challenge is called "Strings are things that go bump in the night",
I know my strings seem to multiply and I'm sure yours have as well. So my challenge is about
using up some of your “strings” before they can multiply, the only requirement is you must include
some portion of my pre-selected 2 1/2" string (they will be available at the meetings) and in at
least 4 different places throughout the quilt. You can sign up at the meeting and pick up your
string. Best of all have fun and make something you will enjoy, remember they will have to be
completed by the May joint meeting and a winner will be chosen.
September is “Wear your Pretty Apron” month, those aprons you love but don't really want
to mess up, it's time to show them off and we would love to see them. Sarah is planning a UFO
swap, so if you come across any, while you are looking for those multiplying strings, bring them
to the program meeting, someone would like to give them a loving home.
Let’s hope September brings some cooler weather in time for Retreat at Laguna Beach. You
can still sign up but you will need to get your reservations and money in to Jennifer or RuthASAP.
Get busy making a quilt for the Quilt Show, it will be wonderful this year at the Holley Center.
The Board went for a visit after the August Board meeting and it is a fabulous place for our show.
Great job Beverly and Jo-Ellen! Remember last year we had those wonderful programs at the
show? If we all work together we can get those ads sold and that would cover the printing
expenses for this year’s program. Betty Marler has the forms for the ads and copies of last year’s
programs available. Show them a program when you ask about placing an ad and that may be
just what it takes to seal the deal. The extra programs will be available at the meetings.
Stay safe, stay cool and always in stitches,
Carolyn Pic
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September 2015
Abbreviated Minutes of the August 19 SABQG Day Meeting
Ladies, if you weren’t at the meeting, you missed it. Our talented quilter dancers doing a rousing rendition of
SABQG, to the tune of YMCA. After getting our team spirit up, the meeting began.
Members and guests were welcomed. The past presidents were recognized. There were 65 members and 1
guest.
The Hostesses were thanked for the snacks. They were Brenda Brown, Judy McDonald, Connie Bernhard, and
Vickie Parker. Alana asked for volunteers for the September meeting.
We were asked if there was interest in having a pictorial directory made. There was a positive response.
Bee keeper, Edyth Brown, Gave a definition of what a Bee is. If you are interested in starting a Bee or joining a
Bee, see her.
Comfort/ community, Mary Oliver. Lori Day is collecting items. The president read 2 thank you notes from
Catholic Charities for the donated quilts and bibs. June Bauman gave an explanation about Matthews Room.
They help mothers with items needed for a new baby. It is open to all of Bay County. A baby shower will be held
October 10. Everything is needed, especially diapers and clothing up to size one.
Library/ historian, Chris Goehring, Current and new subscriptions to Fons and Porter quilting magazine can be
done through the guild in September for $ 15.00. Linda Carr announced that she is moving. She thanked the
guild for being so welcoming to her. If there isn’t a scrap booker willing to do the scrap book, she is willing do it
by mail. To do that she will need pictures.
Newsletter, Tamara Heptinstall, She announced the winner of the Golden Needle, Ann Marie Voigt, and the
winner of find Hallie, Helen Russo. The sewing room was Jean Coroleuski.
Publicity, Betty Marler, she suggested using the program to sell ads for the Quilt Show books. She also explained
the purpose of a pictorial directory. She has obtained a photographer and is looking at binders. Pictures will be
taken in September and October.
Houston trip, Sue Gulkis, we have 45 people on the bus. Carolyn Pic is exploring the possibility of an excursion
on Wednesday.
Quilt Show, Beverly Pierzchala and Jo Ellen Rogers, Ribbons are finished. Now plan to enter your quilts. Jane C.
Hall is the judge. She is from Raleigh, N.C. The board toured the Holley Center after the meeting. All agreed it
will be a perfect setting for our quilts. Jo Ellen said we are in good shape. 20 ½ spaces and 11 vendors.
Boutique, Helen Russo, showed a few items she has received for the boutique.
Jo Ellen spoke about the trip to Ruthies notions. She asked that in the future if you sign up for something, please
don’t back out. We were lucky that 2 members that didn’t sign up were there so we were able to get the free
machines. We got 2, one to raffle at the Quilt Show, and the other to be won by a drawing of names of those who
attended the event. The winner of that machine was Linda Tew.
Show and tell, Red and white quilts were featured, and the other lovely quilts were shown.
Reminders: Turn in finished name tags in September for judging. September is wear your apron month. The
president in September will reveal her challenge. Information will be in the next newsletter. Jean Coroleuski,
secretary.
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MEMBERSHIP REPORT – AUGUST 2015
We had 67 members, two new members and one guest attending the day meeting on August 19,
2015. The evening was held August 20, 2015 with 27 members and two guests.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!!
Linda Edwards
Kathryn Waterfield
RUTHIES: I would like to thank everyone
who took the time out from their busy
summer schedule to journey to Ruthie's in
Baker, Fl. Twenty of us went and we
received 2 sewing machines for our
efforts: an Amelia (value $750) for the
quilt show and an Anna (value $250)
which was won by Linda Tew . The
names in the drawing were those who took
the time to go to Ruthie's. We did the
same thing last year. Jo-Ellen
Machine Quilting Class
Announcing the second annual Bernina Service Clinic, made
possible by Bob Gray of Pensacola. Mr. Gray will charge
$44.50. for a multi-point check, and contact the owner if any
additional work is recommended.
Sewing Machine pick-up will be after the day guild meeting on
September 16. He will also make arrangements to pick-up
machines that same evening from 5:30 to 6:30 at a storage unit.
(Location of storage unit will be disclosed via E-words as it is
unknown at this time.)
Sewing Machines must be picked up by noon on the 18th.
Questions? Contact Mr. Gray via email: [email protected]
If you have requests outside of general servicing, contact Mr. Gray
prior to September 16 so he will come prepared with the parts
required to meet your needs.
The second class of machine quilting will
take place on Saturday September 26
from 9:00 am until Noon. There is a
$7.00 class supply fee. You need to bring
your sewing machine that works for
machine quilting with a walking foot and
a free motion quilting foot, tan thread
(regular and machine quilting weight), a
removable marking pen plus your
machine manual. The fabric and batting
are supplied. Students are: M. Oliver, B.
Clemens, B. Wynn, C. Penrod, S. Hough, G.
Hodges, A. Van Zant, N. Davis, H. Jeroski,
S. Lubinsky, Jen Adams, K. Radcliff, V.
Parker, S. Pippins, and P. Mead. If you
cannot attend, please call 769
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cancel. Jo-Ellen
September 2015
SABQG Night Meeting Minutes
The nighttime meeting of the SABQG was held 8/20/15.
There were 27 members and 2 guests signed in for the meeting.
Refreshments were provided by Ruth Gross, Jennifer Adams and Lana Huffman
We had 4 birthday quilters present to get their cupcakes.
Helen Jeroski gave the treasurers report.
Night sit and stich needs a hostess for Sept. Other months need hostesses too let Lisa know if you can do it.
We need hostesses to bring refreshments to meetings get with Lisa to let her know you can help out.
There were a few comfort quilts and bibs turned in for Mary to take to head start.
We had several quilts turned in for the upcoming Warrior Beach Retreat too (thanks to all) I'm sure there is more
information on upcoming events for the retreat so look for them but Aug 24 all Sonnys BBQ is giving proceeds with
a silent auction being held at the Calloway location. Sonic will be donating a portion of their proceeds on 9/11.
Contact Linda Kelly for further info. You can start on your quilts for next year. They should be at least 45 x 60.
Beverly gave us the update on the quilt show and showed us the pretty ribbons that will be awarded. Get your
geese in a row for the show. Thanks to everyone for their hard work so far
Retreat is coming up quickly deadline to register is 9/1 (if there is an issue let myself or Jennifer know) If you have
signed up I would like to know 5 facts about you (shhhh don't tell anyone) email or call me or Jennifer....if you don't
tell us we might make them up...we might anyway!!!!! We will have some fun but lots of quilting time for yourself
and causes.
There are a few spots open still for the Houston trip and classes are open get signed up they fill up fast
The strip swap is going on during the day let Jo-Ellen know if you want to take part.
Sarah told us about the class for 9.22 which will be done when you read this. Sarah works hard on classes be
sure to take some learn something new or refresh and old skill
Christmas party will be here soon too. Sign- ups in Sept.
Make a name tag for the name tag challenge give others ides on making their name tag
We had show and tell which we always like to see.
Look for the upcoming presidents challenge
Sarah Hutton has the guild logo and if you have an embroidery machine get with her to get it loaded onto a thumb
drive so you can make something with a logo
What did you miss not going to the "yard sale” I got some garage sale things did you?
See you next month
Ruth
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WHO Is Lisa Lenhoff?
Q: Who is Lisa?
A: I was born and raised in Chillicothe, MO. After I
tuned 30, I left the area to finish my Bachelor's and
get a Master's in wildlife biology. My husband and I
have been together for 11 years, but married for
only one year. I have 6 adult step-children and the
18th grandchild will be here in September.
Q: Have you worked outside the home? If so,
what type of occupation?
A: I started working at 14 as a babysitter and have
worked continually since then. It is not
uncommon for me to have more than one job at a
time or to have a small business and a full time job.
I currently work for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service as a Fish and Wildlife Biologist. My current
duties are working on sea turtle recovery, listing
packages for two freshwater turtles, and Air Force
liaison for Section 7 consolations.
Q: Tell me about interests or hobbies you have besides quilting.
A: I had many teachers growing up and started learning simple sewing and cooking skills before I
went to kindergarten. I garden, both vegetable and flower, when I have a yard or room for a patio
garden. I use to have a craft business with my mother and I made woodworking items out of old barn
wood. I still make items that I need around the house.
Q: How long have you been quilting? Tell us about your first quilt.
A: My first quilt was made out of blocks I painted with fabric paints when I was in grade school. My
grandmother pieced the quilt for me when I has in the 4th grade. My first completed quilt top was made
when I was in high school as a 4-H project. I have been steadily quilting for the past 20 years.
Q: What quilting techniques do you most enjoy?
A: Paper piecing and up-cycling fabrics
Q: Who has inspired you most as a quilter and how?
A: My grandmother Lehnhoff. She was an immaculate scrappy quilter.
Q: What are you working on now?
A: Unfinished UFOs and un-started fabric kits. I am also starting a small project quilt pattern company.
Q: Just one more, tell me a little known fact about Lisa.
A: I have a cookie cutter collection. I have been collection cutters for about 30 years. I do not use them
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for cookies, but have used them for fabric cutouts and shapes.
September 2015
Alana Yuratich recently had the pleasure of
meeting Jenny Doan of The Missouri Star
Quilt Company.
Congratulations to Ann Marie Voight! She is
the Golden Needle winner for August.
Congratulations also go to Helen Russo
guessing that Hallie was in Jean Coroleuski’s
Sewing Room!
Remember that the names of everyone who
enters any Patchwords contest this year will be
included in the October Grand Prize drawing
for a
QUILT LADDER!!
Get your name in today, how many golden
needles did you see this month?
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September 2015
FOR SALE:
Bernina 560, 9mo
old, $2700. ALSO a
Bernina 730
Sewing &
Embroidery $3500
or best offer.
Call Karen Radcliff
624.6565
Join us Sept. 18-20 at Laguna Beach Christian
Retreat for our guild’s retreat. We will have
lots of time to sew and visit with friends. The
theme will be “Hollywood,” so come see all
the stars…. For cost and additional
information, please see registration form in
June’s newsletter at link below, pick up one at
a guild meeting, or contact Ruth Gross or
Jennifer Adams. DEADLINE FOR SIGNUP IS 9/1
www.sabqg.org
See Newsletters - June
ASK AUNT BEA
Dear Aunt Bea,
I did it again! Some of the pieces I cut for my quilt blocks have a bit of selvedge at the end.
Can I still use them as it won’t show after the pieces are sewn? I had always heard that they
couldn’t be used, but they make entire quilts out of selvedge strips now.
Sincerely, Ooops
Dear Ooops,
This has happened to Aunt Bea as well. The pesky selvedges are not always
the same width or when I go to fold the fabric I don't get it quite together. The
main issue of using selvedges is the heavier threads that are on the outside of the
fabric and of course, we can sometimes see the pin holes. The heavier threads
are there to stabilize the edges when the fabric is woven, and since they are
heavier they tend to shrink more and pull up when washed. Now Aunt Bea does
sometimes use a piece that has a little selvedge on it provided it isn't the very
outside edge where the threads are the heaviest. It doesn't show and even if it is
washed, it is such a small length it will not pull up very much. However, Aunt
Bea has seen where some people leave the selvedges on fabric they use to piece a
quilt back. This is a very bad idea. Always either trim off the selvedges where
you will seam the backing or cut into the selvedges to release the tension of those
outer heavier threads.
Wishing both Aunt Bea and Oops fewer selvedges.
Aunt Bea
P.S. The quilts made from selvedges are fun and I would love to see how one
looked after it is washed.
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Comfort Quilts
Since you haven’t seen me in a while, I thought I
would let you know we are still in the North
Georgia Mountains. We will be home in a couple
of weeks.
Thanks to everyone who has stepped in to help
with collecting the quilts and bibs that are being
turned in. It has been a very big help. Sure hope
to be able to have enough to make a donation to
the Head Start Program and also to the Catholic
Charities groups. If you have not had a chance to
help out with these projects yet, there is still time
before I get home to get a quilt or bib finished.
Then I will take a count and prepare the quilts
and bibs for donation.
Only piecing has been going on for me as I am
limited on space. But it gives me such a good
feeling to make a project for donation. Try it and
you will see how good it feels. See you very soon,
Mary Oliver
Elected Officers
President – Carolyn Pic
1st Vice-President – Sarah Hutton
2nd Vice-President – Lisa Lehnhoff
Treasurer – Helen Jeroski
Day Secretary – Jean Coroleuski
Standing Committees
Queen Bee – Edyth Brown
Community Service Projects – Mary Oliver
E-Words – Vickie Parker
Historian – Linda Carr
Hospitality Day –Ann Van Zant & Alana Yuratich
Librarian Day – Chris Goehring
Librarian Night – Cindy Smith
Membership - Connie Bernhard
Night Secretary Ruth Gross
Parliamentarian – Helen Russo
Patchwords - Tamara Heptinstall with
Becki Stewart
Publicity – Betty Marler
Quilt Show -Jo-Ellen Rogers & Beverly
Pierzchala
Sunshine - Sue Rydberg
Special Committees
Telephone – Sherry Goldman
Education – Sarah Hutton
Retreat – Jennifer Adams & Ruth Gross
Houston Bus Trip – Sue Gulkis & Sue Elliott
Christmas Luncheon – Mary Clark &
Monday Group
Website – Tracy Bell
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September 2015
SABQG Holiday Luncheon
December 5th is the date! Mark your calendars!
Reservations will be taken starting at the September meetings.
The ballroom of the St Andrews Bay Yacht Club, 218 Bunkers Cove Road in Panama
City, will be the site of this year's holiday luncheon on Saturday, December 5, starting at eleven
o'clock. It will be a soup and salad buffet with plenty of choices...surely something to please
everybody. Desserts? Of course!
Your committee has been hard at work making party favors with an "Old World" flair. I will say
only this: the fabric came from Italy!
Cost for SABQG members: $12.00. Non-SABQG guests: $22.00.
There will be entertainment and a few surprises. Don't miss it!
Reservations must be pre-paid and will be accepted starting at the September meetings.
No cancellations accepted after November 27th.
There is ample parking in the lot beside the club. You have three choices of entrances:
1. Park in the lot and proceed under the covered walkway to the bay side entrance. Once
inside, follow the hallway to your left, up the stairs to the ballroom.
2. Passengers may be dropped off at the upper entrance facing Bunkers Cove Road. You will
have a staircase with about six steps up to the ballroom. Drivers must then proceed to the
parking area. Cars may not be left at the upper entrance.
3. Also from the upper entrance, there is a ramp to the right leading to a deck where there are
French doors opening onto the ballroom. No stairs!
Questions? Contact Mary Clark at
.
Sit ’n Stitch, You are Invited!
Hostess: Betty Marler 271Date: September 2 – 9:30 AM
Location:
, Lynn Haven
Directions:
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Attention Guild
Members: The deadline
to submit any business
that you wish to discuss
at the Sept. Board Mtg,
will be Sept. 1.
Please notify me of your
intent by email
Carolyn Pic
Greetings,
My name is Debbie Wooten and a few years ago I was a member of your group. This past April my husband
was killed in a motorcycle accident and I need your help. I have to sell most everything I own to move in with
my sister in Texas to start my life over as best I can. I have a room full of sewing stuff that I need help selling
this includes a Bernina, Feather weight, footers for both, material, beautiful dress form, Hawaiian fabric
patterns I mean lots. I hope that your group will help me with this huge task.
Kindest regards. Debbie Wooten
Home 850-615-6819 Cell 850-267-9795 Email- [email protected]
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September 2015
It is almost time for the Warrior Beach Retreat and we did it
once again! 26 Veterans are due to arrive in Panama City
Beach starting September 11th and 12th. Mary Molinari and
I will be passing out the quilts on the Betsy Ann on
September 13th. This gives us an opportunity to visit with the
Veterans and to individually thank them for their service.
Thank you for all your support with this project. You made it
possible! It will be a pleasure and honor to distribute these
quilts of love to our Veterans.
Linda Kelley and Mary Molinari
Thoughts About a Hug
It's wondrous what a hug can do,
A hug can cheer you when you're blue.
A hug can say, "I love you so,"
Or, "Gee, I hate to see you go."
A hug is "Welcome back again!"
And "Great to see you!" or
"Where have you been?"
A hug can sooth a small child's pain
And bring a rainbow after rain.
The hug! There's just no doubt about it,
A hug delights and warms and charms,
It must be why God gave us arms.
Hugs are great for fathers and mothers,
Sweet for sisters, swell for brothers.
And chances are some favorite aunts
Love them more than potted plants.
Kittens crave them. Puppies love them.
Heads of States are not above them.
A hug can breach the language barrier,
And make the dullest day seem merrier.
No need to fret about the store of 'em,
The more you give, the more there are of
'em!
So now, stretch out your arms without
delay
And give someone a wondrous hug today.
Author unknown
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QUILT SHOW REPORT
Our Quilt Show Team has been working hard to complete arrangements for the show. As you
know we have Committee Chairman for each area and we’re very grateful for that support. Our
show is not only an exhibit of quilts but a demonstration of the kind of work our members are
willing to commit to. I’m not speaking of just the show, but the work you do to help others from
little children to veterans. Be proud of yourselves.
So, we have made arrangement for a judge. Her name is Jane C. Hall and she is from Raleigh, NC.
She is an NQA certified judge. We look forward to meeting her.
We have made all the ribbon awards for the quilts – 57 of them. Sarah Hutton rallied the forces, so
we really had a team effort to get them done. She is going to name all of the workers for you. Now
that we have a judge and ribbons, we need quilts to put those ribbons on. So now comes your
part. I can’t wait to see what you come up with. (I hope to see many flying geese arriving at our
show!)
The Opportunity Quilt tickets are in Carol Schulz’s hands and she’ll have them ready for you in
September. Please support the Guild by selling these tickets.
Our Opportunity Quilt is close to the finish line. Quilt makers were Sue Gulkis and Sue Elliott.
Maching quilting accomplished by Jo-Ellen Rogers. As par for our group, it is a stunner.
Jo-Ellen has kept her internet busy contacting vendors and we are happy to say that our vendor
slots are all filled! Our vendors are: Junebug Quilting, Jim’s Sewing, Martelli Enterprises, Quilting
Gypsy, PT Quilting, Origami Owl, M-Square Creations, Elaine’s Attic, The Quilting Squares, The
Village Mercantile, and Color by Hand. Three cheers to Jo-Ellen.
Many members of the Guild attended a program at Ruthie’s Notions in Baker and in recognition of
our attendance we received two sewing machines. One of the machines will be raffled at the Quilt
Show. One machine was raffled to the members who attended and was won by Linda Tew. If you
happen to travel to Ruthie’s please tell her that you’re a member of SABQ and thank her for giving
us the machine to raffle.
Lastly, Betty Marler is busy working on publicity and also the program for the show. She is
looking for advertisers for the booklet. If you have a suggestion for her please contact her. I’m
sure that she would appreciate your contacts.
Happy Quilting, Happy Quilters and Smiling Faces to you.
Beverly and Jo-Ellen
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You are running out of time to
get your name entered in the
grand prize drawing for the quilt
ladder! Email today!!
Somewhere in this month’s edition of
Patchwords, are Golden Needles like
the one above.
Send an email to me, (or call if
unable to email), with the location of
the needles, and your name will be
entered in the monthly drawing, as
well as the October grand prize
drawing!!
Tamara Heptinstall, Publisher
[email protected]
CLASSES
On Oct. 6th we will have a class on Rope Baskets.
Sign up and material list will be available at our
Sept. meeting. Note this is on a Tuesday and will
be held at the church as usual. The time will be
10:00 to 3:00.
The instructor is Aleck Biehl, husband of Ruth
Biehl a past member who now lives in
North Carolina.
The Sept. class on machine quilting by Jo-Ellen
Rogers is full and we hope have another in the
spring.
Sarah Hutton, Education Chairman
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A very special thanks to the following people
who helped create the Quilt Show Ribbons
for this year.
Becki Stewart embroidered ALL of the
centers for the ribbons. There are 57 ribbons
and a few extra for good measure.
The following did the rest, cutting, measuring,
embroidery to tails, ruffles, and putting them
together. There are hours upon hours
necessary to turn out our beautiful ribbons.
Linda Aspinwall, Edyth Brown, Linda Carr,
Mary Clark, Bobbi Clemens, Patricia
McLendon, Vickie Parker, Carolyn Pic,
Beverly Pierzchala, JoEllen Rogers, Carolyn
St. Amant.
THANKS AGAIN
Sarah Hutton
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Quilted SABQG Best in Show Quilts
2012, 2014 & 2015
[email protected]
Mary Molinari
M-Squared Creations
Custom Hand Dyed Fabrics, Patterns, Notions,
Thread, Precuts & Fabric
Quilting Teacher
[email protected]
(850) 625-2492
850-265-6584
Scissor Sharpening
BROTHER, JANOME, ELNA & JUKI
850-814-3861 cell
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St. Andrews Bay Quilters Guild, Inc.
P.O. Box 16225
Panama City, FL 32406
Or Current Resident
September 2015 Calendar
Program: Bring your UFOs!
Sept 2
Day Sit 'n' Stitch
9:30 AM
Hostess: Betty Marler
Sept 3
Night Sit 'n' Stitch
6:30 PM
Hostesses: Information not submitted
Sept 9
Board Meeting
9:30
Sept 16
Day Social
Day General Meeting
9:00 AM
9:30 AM
Hostesses: Jo Ellen Rogers, Karen
Radcliff, Linda Aspinwall, Kathy Savage,
Diane Hiller
Sept 17
Night Social
Night General Meeting
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
Hostesses : Information not submitted
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