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Page 1QUILT-A-GRAMQuilt-A-GramAUGUST 2020Catherine Erlanger, EditorBTQGnews@gmail.comB O O N E S L I C KT R A I LQ U I L T E R S ’G U I L DDay Chapter MeetingStarlight PiecemakersChapter MeetingMonday —August 3Thursday — August 6A Message from Carrol Lewis, PresidentA Message from Ustena Simenson, PresidentI was so happy to see everyone who cameto the July meeting. It felt almost likenormal. Things are very confusing rightnow, so anything we can do that was in ournormal schedule is great.Our August Starlight Guild program will bea trunk show of appliqued quilts by ourown Kathryn Jones from Marshall, MO. Awoman of many quilting talents, Kathrynwill share her thoughts and ideas of howdetails make the applique. The last timeshe did a program for us, she showed usher crazy quilts and how they are designedand decorated. Come, join us to seeKathryn’s beautiful work!Because of cancelling the quilt show, we’rerearranging our programs and looking fornew ones for the coming year. If you havea suggestion, please let us know.The August program for the Day Chapter ofBooneslick Trail Quilt Guild will feature longtime member Mavis Mitzel. Her program“I Never Met Her but I Am a QuilterBecause of Her” will showcase her quiltingjourney.Mavis is one of the earliest members of theGuild. She has occupied numerous jobs onthe Guild Board during her 40 years in theGuild.I asked Mavis what has surprised her duringthe evolution of quilting. Her answer wasthat quilting is ever changing. Whether it isa new technique, tool or fabric there isalways something new.Find your most festive (or not) PPE facemask and join us for another entertainingmeeting at 7pm on August 6.PPE at Chapter Meetings Disposable masks will be availableshould you forget to bring yours.Hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes willbe available.No food or drink available at meetings.B.Y.O.W. — the church water fountainsare turned off.No Sit & Sews will be held in August. Our set-up person will have the chairs spaced apart according tothe City’s current social distancing guidelines. We recognize that many of our members may not beready to attend a meeting — but others are. Our expectation was that we would see about 20 to 35members at each July meeting, rather than our normal 40 to 60 person turn out. The July Day Chapterand Starlight Chapters attracted 30-35 members, masked and ready.All members are requested to wear masks.

PAGE 2QUILT-A-GRAMQuilt-A-GramVolume 43, FY 2020-2021Published monthly by Booneslick Trail Quilter’s Guild,a not-for-profit organization, established in1978, anddedicated to educating its members and theBTQG BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2020-2021AUGUST 2020Treasurer’s ReportPeriod: 07/01/2019-06/30/2020Report prepared by Martha Eberhard,FY2019-20 Treasurer.Submitted to Board for Approval byWillie Morris, TreasurerApproved by the Board on 07/13/2020Executive Board Members/ElectedYear End NET ASSETSCash (Reconciled 06/30CEOBoo! Kula573-449-0346 (H)Vice CEOJudi Kirkpatrick660-734-0358 (C)SecretaryJudy Gieselman573-445-2381 (H)TreasurerWillie Morris573-424-1421 (C)Carrol Lewis573-657-4532 (H)Number of Members573-356-5915 (C)Summary of FY2019-20(07/01/19-06/30/20)General Ledger Financial TransactionsBeginning (Cash) Bal 17,692.20ancePresidentDay ChapterStarlight Piecemakers Ustena SimensonPast CEOAlice Leeper573-489-1458 (C)Board Members/Appointed Standing Committee ChairsMembershipDeborah Kagay573-289-2399 (C) 20,715.66Savings CD's (2) 11,427.01Net Assets on06/30/2020 33,177.99573-289-1822 (C)Newsletter626-421-8628 (C)BTQGNews@gmail.comLibrarianKaron Huggler573-489-6373 (C)Service ProjectIrmgard Marsh660-591-3223 (C)Hospitality(vacant)Quilt ShowPeggy Brothers573-442-7352 (H)Kathryn Reece573-619-7928 (H)1,035.32150FY2019-2020 Income24,992.09FY2019-2020 Expenses21,968.63Ending (Cash) BalanceChapter ProgramsDay ChapterChristi BrietzkeStarlight Piecemakers(vacant)Catherine ErlangerBank & G/L Balances) 20,715.66To continue toreceive thenewsletterand to be inthe GuildDirectory .PAY YOUR DUES BEFORE AUGUST 15!(MEMBERSHIP FORM ON PAGE 5.)Board Members/Appointed Ad Hoc Committee ChairsWebmasterJanet Hollandsworth573-999-5706 (C)Social MediaBarb Nixon573-239-1039 (C)RetreatAnna Mary Hughes660-676-6745 (C)Membership DirectoryDebbie Odor901-218-1345 (C)If you shop on Amazon, don’t forget togo use smile.amazon.comand setBooneslick Trail Quilters Guildas your charity of choice!Executive Board UpdateOn July13th the first meeting of FY2020-2021 BTQG Board was held. The meeting was called to order byCEO Boo! Kula. Eleven Board Members were present: Brietzke, Brothers, Erlanger, Gieselman,Kirkpatrick, Kula, Leeper, Lewis, Morris, Nixon, Reece.From the Board Secretary:At the July 13, 2020 BTQG Board of Directors meeting via Zoom the board passed the followingmotions:1.To accept the minutes of the June 22, 2020 board meeting.2.To accept the treasures report of July 13, 20203.To accept the motion that due To safety issues for the pandemic and uncertainty of facility that the quiltshow scheduled for October, 2020, be cancelled.

PAGE 3QUILT-A-GRAMAUGUST 2020AUGUST 2020SMTWTFS123FeatherWeightFriends TBD451011BTQG BoardMeetingTBD16Modern QuiltGroupTBD237814157:00 pmStarlightChapterMeeting1pm rsAppliqueTBDSASH TBD1718EZ2BStitchersTBDBonneFemme BookGroup TBD242519202122262728291pmNeedleworkTBD3031BTQG Interest Groups may choose to hoveA conference call or Zoom meetingAt the discretion of their membership.Calendar Contacts:(For email addresses, check the directory)Day Chapter:Carrol Lewis573-657-4532Starlight Chapter:Ustena Simenson 573-356-5915GUILD’s Calendar: Judi Kirkpatrick660-734-0358Guild Interest Groups on CalendarBonne Femme Book Group Nancy Antonio 573-823-9579EZ2B Stitchers:Merril Winfield573-446-8676Featherweight Friends:Needlework:Modern Quilt:SASH:Sassy Stitchers:Small Wonders:Pam Close573-808-3496Mona Stevenson 573-698-2019Lora Brinkman573-821-0262Sarah Briggs573-634-2162Peggy Brothers573-819-6682Karon Huggler573-489-6373Medallion Quilt Group has been removed from Calendar at the request of Group leader Bettina Havig.

PAGE 4QUILT-A-GRAMAUGUST 2020CEO MESSAGEThe most obvious concern for the quilt guild during the recent Board Meeting was thestatus of the quilt show scheduled for October 2020. the Covid19 virus has producedmuch uncertainty through out everyone’s plans. Many factors were considered in thedecision. It was voted to dismiss plans to produce a quilt show in 2020.Many sincere thanks to Peggy Brothers and Kat Reece for their diligence in arrangingand organizing toward a show. They were assured that when it is decided to beginagain they were welcome to chair a committee.The process has begun to receive a refund for the deposit made toward the venue atMissouri Historical Society.At Ellis Fischel this week I was told the lap quilts were warmly appreciated however atthis time they are not accepting donations.A new year at BTQG will bring changes and some challenges. We will all need to beconsiderate of different opinions. We shall be able to continue to meet the mission ofthe guild.Wishing all a healthy and productive year as guild members.Boo! KulaGUILD DIRECTORY UPDATEAlthough the BTQGquilt show has been cancelled for 2020, we stillhave Willie’s beautifulquilt block.Since the Show logowas designed aroundWillie’s block, we aregoing to design a T-shirtfor members to purchase.More to follow —Kat ReeceReminder About RedworkNeedlework GroupThe Redwork Interest Group is now knownas Needlework Group. The new meeting dateis — the fourth Tuesday afternoon at 1 PM.(No meetings in November or December).Guild members with an interest in any typeof embroidery, crewel, knitting, crochet, etc.are welcomed. Contact Mona Stevenson formore information (573-698-2019).Connie Richards has a new email address:Richardscs@gmail.comKathryn ReeceAug 02Nancy AntonioAug 03Karon HugglerAug 04Lynn Carruth-RasmussenAug 05Peggy BrothersAug 09Anna Mary HughesAug 20Bonita LengerAug 24Nancy GentzschAug 25Kim DiamondAug 30Suzanne de ChazalAug 31

Page 5QUILT-A-GRAMAUGUST 2020BOONESLICK TRAIL QUILTERS’ GUILD2020-2021 Membership FormBTQG is only as strong as the commitment of its members.Make checks payable to: Booneslick Trail Quilters’ GuildMail to: BTQG Membership; P.O. Box 542; Columbia, MO 65205-0542One-Year Membership - 35.00**Enclosed: Cash Check No.Renewal: New MemberThe information below will be published in the Membership Directory — please do not includeanything you do not want to share.Name:Street:City/Zip:Home Phone*:Work Phone*:Cell Phone*:Birthday:*Please circle your preferred phone number.Website:Email Address:Receive Monthly BTQG Quilt-A-Gram Newsletter via? Email U.S. MailChapter Meeting Preference: DayStarlight (evening)BothBothI am willing to serve on the following committee/s:Service ProjectsDay Chapter Programming Starlight Chapter ProgrammingMembershipLibrary Newsletter RetreatHospitality Quilt Show CommitteeWhich committee are you willing to chair?I am willing to make a program presentation/host a truck show:I am willing to teach a class about:My suggestions for topics or speakers:**Dues are payable July 1, 2020. To ensure that you will be listed in the Membership Directory, continue to receive the Newsletter andremain on the Guild email list, please pay by August 15, 2020. Dues for a new member (a person who has not been a member of BTQG forthe past three years) joining after January 1, 2021 are 17.50.

Booneslick Trail Quilters’ GuildP.O. Box 542Columbia, MO 65205-0542HTTP://BTQG.MISSOURI.ORGDay ChapterMeetingNext Meeting:Starlight PiecemakersChapter MeetingAugust 3Monday, 1pmO u rM e e t i n gNext Meeting:P l a c eFairview United Methodist Church3200 Chapel Hill RoadColumbia, MO 65203August 6Thursday, 7pm

OONESLI K TRAIL QUILTERS’ GUILD Starlight Piecemakers hapter Meeting Thursday — August 6 Day hapter Meeting Monday —August 3 Catherine Erlanger, Editor BTQGnews@gmail.com PPE at hapter Meetings Disposable masks will be available should you forget to bring yours. Hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes will be available.